Chapter 5

**2 years later**

Two years have passed since the day that I shifted for the first time. I remember being scared and hesitant. I was worried about what the pack would think. I felt like a freak. During those two years, I have continued my training. I advanced from the regular pre-wolf training to the advanced training that was usually reserved for the upcoming warriors of the pack. I had quickly risen to be one of the top tier fighters within my pack. I stopped attending therapy about a year and a half ago, feeling like I was ready to let go of that part of my past. I continued to attend Alpha and Beta training with my brother and Ollie.

Ollie and I continued to grow closer if that was even possible. I knew that Ollie liked me and had developed a major crush, but I couldn’t bring myself to reciprocate his feelings. I liked him, but I can’t see myself as being more than friends with him right now. Plus, next year, we can both find our mates and it will just hurt us both in the end if we find out that we aren’t mates. Plus, I still refused to let many guys get close to me. The new warrior that my father brought in, Justin, has tried several times to talk to me, even asked me out once, but I still couldn’t do it. The memories were still too fresh, and I still struggled with trusting men.

I was currently on the way to meet up with Michael. He told me that he had something important that he needed to discuss with me before he brought the topic up to our parents. I made my way to the training grounds where I was going to meet Michael.

As I approached the training grounds, I saw Michael’s silhouette leaning against the wall and it appeared he was talking to someone. As I got closer, I rolled my eyes when I realized who my brother was talking to. Cassidy. Otherwise known as the pack slut. I am pretty sure she has slept with most of the boys in the pack, and she has been trying to convince my brother for the past year to make her his Luna. He has repeatedly told her that he is waiting for his fated mate to be his Luna and no one else. He confided in me that she wasn’t really Luna material, she was just more of a good fuck.

I approached Michael and cleared my throat. He spins around and his face splits into a broad grin when he sees me. “Hey little sis, just the person I was waiting for.” I give him a smile back and I look at Cassidy and move my hand in a shooing motion.

“I can stay if I want to. No one is making me go. Isn’t that right, Michael?” Cassidy says to me, while continuously glaring at me.

Michael rubs the back of his neck and looks at the ground. “Actually, Cass, I need you to go. I have some important stuff that I need to talk to Kat about and I don’t need anyone else here to hear it.” She looks at him in disbelief and storms off towards the packhouse.

“What is with all the secrecy?” I inquired.

“I actually wanted to talk to you about the Alpha position, Kat. I am not sure I want to be Alpha. I continued going through training all these years, hoping that I would eventually change my mind, but my heart just isn’t in it. I love my pack and I love everything that we stand for. I just don’t believe that I am equipped to lead. But I have been watching you, Kat. You have what it takes. You are kind-hearted, but tough. You are fair and equal. Everyone loves to be in your presence. You do not put up with anyone’s shit and you are a strong leader. Plus, dad tells me all the time that I need to look at how you handle and portray yourself, constantly telling me how I could learn something from you. Plus, I admire how you bounced back from the incident that happened two years ago. I was worried those rogues would break you, but they have only made you stronger. Annndd let’s not forget the relationship that you have already built with the future rank wolves of the pack. You and Oliver are inseparable. While James is my best friend and the future Gamma, you still have a good relationship with you.” He finishes in a rush.

I observe my brother and consider what he is saying. I have felt like I needed more of a purpose within the pack, but is this really my calling? Can I handle running a pack by myself? And what if I find a mate? I will not back down to being a Luna. The Alpha title would belong to me. Female Alphas are highly uncommon. There has only ever been one female alpha in existence, and she was not born an alpha. She took over the pack and made herself the alpha.

“Michael, I am honored that you thought of me, but do you really think everyone would agree? What about the elderly? They will never agree to make me Alpha over you. They have stated multiple times that they do not feel that women can run a pack. We must leave those types of roles to men. You and I both know they won’t accept this change. Plus, do you think the male warriors will follow me?"

Michael cuts me off. “Fuck the elders. It is about time that they get with the program and get out of the ancient ways. You would make a damn good Alpha and don’t let anyone tell you any differently. Plus, as for the warriors, they are already following you sis. Most of them look up to you already, even though you are several years younger than most of them. And I heard Justin has a crush on you, so I can imagine that if any of them decided to step out of line that he would automatically set them straight. We both know that being Alpha just isn’t in my heart; however, it is in your very soul. You are a true alpha female. We have all seen how big Skye is. She is almost taller than dad and the same size as I am. Plus, we have all felt your aura. I can only imagine what it is going to feel like if you get true Alpha power. You, my sister, are going to kick ass. Everyone knows it. Please tell me you will consider this.

Consider taking this position from me. I know you will do well.”

I looked at my brother and nodded my head. “I will do it brother, but when are you planning on breaking it to dad that you no longer want to be Alpha?”

He snickered, “I think dad already knows I don’t want the position. I have made subtle hints to him for the past two months. I think he suspects, but it is just waiting for me to man up and admit it.”

Dad might be a little mad that Michael didn’t want the position anymore. Now that Michael is 18, dad had already scheduled his alpha ceremony for six months from now. If I take the position from him, then dad must wait until I am at least 18, which is almost two years. Dad was ready to retire and go travelling with mom, without having to worry about the pack.