Iris joins her family in the dining room, she stands next to Ingrid.“Animus Pack, today my family was betrayed by one we trusted. Joey Dunlap has been dating your future Alpha, claiming he felt the mate pull to her. However, several she-wolves have come forward stating that Joey seduced them. They became brave enough to do so after my stepdaughter, Ingrid, admitted to also falling for his charms, betraying her sister,” Darius announces, then nods to Iris.“As the injured party, I have decided to forgive Ingrid and the other she-wolves. Joey’s deception was so great and believable, I can’t hold these she-wolves guilty. I believe they have learned their lessons. I offer my complete pardon to all of them. But especially to my sister. I know you carry guilt; I want you to know I love you as blood and forgive you,” Iris hugs Ingrid, swallowing her bile.“Thank you,” Ingrid smiles.“I am sorry, Iris,” Daria speaks. “I weighed rather or not to tell anyone, but last night I felt the pain of
“You cheated,” Selene yells. “He has lost. I have won this game. He can’t win without cheating.”“You cheated first choosing a newborn as your player,” Poseidon retorts.“Scared to lose? Iris is not a pushover. She is going to kill your champion and smile all the way,” Selene smiles. “But cheating is below even you.”“Cheating? You feed her information,” Poseidon tries to throw a water jet at her.Selene holds up her hand with a stone expression, diverting to Daria’s face.Daria screams unable to withstand the blast.“Enough,” Zeus holds up his hand. “Brother, you cheated. You know you did. But this the first time you have been charged with cheating. So, I give you the option. I have time reversed and you never come out to the water, or you forfeit.”“Can’t we give Iris an advantage as well?” Poseidon purposes.Selene rolls her eyes. “Like what, an extra life. Daria was kind enough to already give her one.”Daria looks down.“I didn’t kill her myself; I should not be punished for what
Titan rips through the packhouse to get back to training.“Our borders are being stalked,” Adrian tells him.“Iris,” Titan roars.“Sil has her in a saferoom,” Adrian tries to calm him.“It's okay T,” Sil tells him. “She is safe, we made sure of it. The pups are in with her, and she is really good with them.”Titan’s jaw is still clinched as he and Mars debate.Mars- See her one more time before battle.Titan- My pack needs me.Mars- We need her.Titan- After the battle.Titan see Adrian and Gavin ready for whatever comes.“Let's go see who is stupid enough to attack us,” Titan orders and his warriors follow.“Alpha Titan,” The man known as Lucifer is waiting for Titan’s army just outside the border.“Why are you here?” Titan asks.“You have Iris Moore,” Lucifer declares. “She is your second chance mate as you are hers.”Adrian and Gavin hold Titan back.“What do you want?” Adrian asks, holding Titan on their side of the border.“To explain. I know what she is going through. I come in
Zaphyra- She is going to see me! We can’t shift until we get there.Iris- I have a better idea.Iris- DANIEL!Daniel- Yes, Alpha.Iris- I need Daria put into a safe room, quickly.Daniel- What about you?Iris- Just get her out of my way.Daniel- Yes, AlphaIris starts running toward the alarm.“IRIS!” Daria screams, seeing her run out of the door. Daria is pulled into the saferoom; not having a wolf, Daria is helpless against the guards.Daniel mindlinks Iris as soon as she is closed off inside.Daniel- She is in the saferoom.Iris shifts, ripping her clothes and shocking her warriors. They fight, they win.“Clean up and make sure our wounded get treated. No one is to tell anyone I shifted. Is that clear?” Iris asks.“Yes, Alpha,” rings her warriors.“Alpha, Alpha Titan is here with a small group,” Daniel tells her.“Thank you, I will meet them in the Alpha office, keep the saferoom closed,” Iris puts on a shirt and shorts before running back to her office.“Baby,” Titan attacks her l
“I, Poseidon, god of the seas, accuse Selene, goddess of the moon, of cheating in the realm games,” Poseidon declares in the arena. “See how she has paired two of the strongest together.”All the gathered gods and goddesses look down to see Titan and Iris training. Iris getting stronger by the day and so is the bond between them. Right now he is training her himself because over the last month she has become too much for Sil to handle.“I simply play to win as all of us do. If Titan kills your champion, then she has another chance. Only when Iris kills Daria does it count,” Selene defends herself. “You can't blame for me wanting to win.”“Aye, that is what he does,” Apollo laughs. “When he feels he might lose, he accuses his opponent of cheating. Offer proof, Uncle, or enjoy the show. I bet 50 souls Selene shall win.”“I agree, 100 souls on Selene,” Athena nods to her cousin.“I wager 100 souls on my sister,” Helios bows before her.“I do 100 souls on my sister as well,” Eos smiles.“
““Damn it!” Iris clinches her fists. “Will Titan be alive when I get back?“Of course,” Selene nods.“I lost my temper. I could have beat her if I had kept my head,” Iris curses herself.Selene smiles and soothes her. “But you would have lost Titan forever.”“So, I can have him back?” Iris asks.“You can if you want. It is completely up to you,” Selene smiles. “I know he has taught you a lot.”“He has,” Iris smiles. “I love him, Selene. But I was distracted by that love. So was he. So, send me back to before I met him, please. Like the first time?”Selene smiles and nods. “Remember, as long as you are playing the game, you get one help from me.”Iris shoots her a look, “You never told me that! What kind of help?”“It can be anything. Daria used hers to kill Titan and send you into a rage,” Selene tells her.“Titan is both a strength and a weakness,” Iris tells herself. “Ok, I know the help I want this time around.”Selene smiles, “What is it?”“Make me and Zaphyra immune to Wolfsbane,
“I wager 100 souls on Selene,” Dionysos laughs, seeing Iris getting ready for her party.“I wager 60 souls on Selene,” Pan plays his flute.“I believe in Poseidon,” Hera winks at him. “I wager 2000 souls for Poseidon to win.”Penelopeia and Leto giggle at Hera’s folly.Dionysos laughs his drunker laugh. “My dear, sweet Hera, I will see your wager, 2000 souls that Selene has finally beaten Poseidon.”Zeus looks to his brother, “I hope you are prepared. If you lose this battle, you won’t have any creations left.”Poseidon looks angry, “Your wife is the one who wagered 2000 souls. She is not a creation goddess, where do you think those souls are going to come from?”Zeus laughs. “She has won many side wagers betting on you. She holds about 5000 souls in her own right. You have a lot of faith in this Daria. She is the first of your creations to make it to her last life.”Poseidon huffs, “Only because you called foul.”Zeus slaps him on the back. “I only had to do that because for the firs
“Okay, now I know she knows. Send me back,” Daria demands.“We lost! I have never lost a game in 200 million years. But because of you, I lost. 4500 souls gone, given to the control of other gods,” Poseidon’s eyes are red with anger, his body shaking, rage pouring off of him.Daria kneels, trembling at his aura.“Please forgive me, mighty Poseidon,” Daria begs.“You will be one of the lost souls, I am giving you to Hades to do as he wishes,” Poseidon demands.“Wait, I can still do things. I can make her pay in other ways,” Daria begs.“You are no longer of use to me,” Poseidon waves his hand and Daria disappears.Back at the packhouse, Titan and Iris are alone on the back porch.“How did you know I was your second chance?” Titan asks.“I was part of a game, between Poseidon and Selene. They each chose champions and we had to kill each other. We were each reborn after our first deaths. Daria has been playing the game for years, I have only been playing about 9 months, I think. But in m