CEO's Runaway Mate and Her Cubs

Chapter 354: The two causes of the change

Something had changed in Mayford. And, apparently, the only two people who couldn't see it were the first cause of their change - their Alpha - and the second cause of it - Samantha.

Was it an Alpha thing?

Oh, but Samantha was... a female? A stranger and someone they hadn't met until that day. She also came from Norwich, which should have made them frown but didn't.

On the other hand, she was Renato's mate. And Renato fought for them until he almost died. They could risk trusting her. She might not care about them, but she wouldn't hurt her soulmate without a valid reason, right?

While most of the wolves were confused by their own thoughts, Renato stood there in silence and released Samantha's shoulder. Not that he could stop her, either way.

But, if she wanted to do something, he couldn't order her to stop just because he thought he had the right to. She was an independent woman, and she liked her freedom more than she liked him. It would have been suicidal to try leashing her.

Moreover, he was starting to think she could win that fight. Luciano Polenta was an Alpha without a pack, and he was overestimating his own capabilities. Samantha, on the other hand, was strong even without followers. Now that she was starting to guide them, she should have been even more powerful. Continue your adventure with m|v-l'e -NovelBin.net

And she didn't know what was happening, meaning she wasn't overestimating herself. She either was conscious of it, or she was actually underestimating. She would be surprised by her strength if it got to a fight.

«You should leave, Polenta,» she said. «There's no more space here for you. You left them, and they don't want you back. It's fair if you ask me. You abandoned your people, and that's something that can't be forgiven to an Alpha.»

«What do you even know about packs, ah? You're an Omega!»

«Living as an Omega, I could witness the link of a pack without being involved. I'm the one who knows better because I saw it from the side; I witnessed the shades that most wolves can't feel because they're part of it. Looking from afar is great for understanding, you know? I might not feel it, as you say, but I could see how it affects others. Your pack isn't yours anymore.

They feel betrayed, and they are right about it. Even though Betas, they have a saying into it, Polenta.»

«So good with words, all of a sudden,» he snickered. «Listen here, woman. If you stop this show, I might allow you to stay. I will be merciful and let you and your mate live here. But I can't stand such a show of arrogance! You came here a few hours ago, and you already think you can order everyone around?»

Samantha blinked, taken back.

First of all, it wasn't her intention to order anyone around. She would act on instinct and solve issues because she didn't want problems to arise. And because, deep inside her, she wanted to protect her mate. That was all. She didn't do it on purpose!

And, second, what was that about being merciful? That fool still thought he could take back his place?

«You left during a battle. You can't come back now that there's peace,» Samantha said. «Leave on your feet, or I'll make you leave.»

Luciano Polenta snorted, but he couldn't just let go. It was his place! He was born there, and he had become an Alpha a decade before. He had been there for the longest time; why did that Omega think she could order him around? She was no one. No one!

«You stupid woman,» he said before reaching out and grabbing her hair.

If a wolf challenged authority after a warning, they would back down if they received a lesson. That's how the pack worked: the strongest would rule over the rest.

If that woman was so arrogant, she would lower her eyes and follow in silence after understanding the reason why he was an Alpha.

His fist caught a handful of her silken locks, and he pulled her towards him, trying to make her trip. Once on the ground, she should realise her place.

However, it didn't work the way he thought.

Samantha did follow his push because her hair was tangled with his fingers, but she didn't trip. Her left hand caught his wrist, blocking him from pulling. She didn't want to go bald!

Then, pivoting on her heels, she turned on herself and pushed her shoulder against Polenta's chest. Like that, she could overturn him.

It was a move she had learned as a kid, and she hadn't used it many times before. But it would always work because no one expected it from her.

While flying over her back and on the ground, he let go of her hair. Like that, free from any clench, Samantha straightened her back and observed Luciano Polenta. He was on the ground, his eyes and mouth open wide.

He was shocked, and he felt embarrassed by being looked down upon. It was a first... probably.

«Are you done?» she asked with her glacial business tone.

She was so calm that it was frightening. Her heart wasn't running wild, as if she was used to that kind of scene. As if an Alpha attacking her didn't bring any distress.

Renato was way more nervous! And the other wolves, too. They were observing, feeling worried... but for the wrong person?

Little by little, their new connection became clearer. Only those witnessing the fight became aware, but it wouldn't have taken too much time for the others either.

Seeing their old Alpha being overthrown by that woman, they understood. She was an Alpha! Even though a woman, an enemy, and Renato's tame mate. She was strong-willed, powerful... And willing to fight for them.

Luciano Polenta had nothing else to look for in Mayford. He had lost his pack once and for all. And a new Alpha had risen during that gloomy day. The end of their old lives, the failure of the battle, and the confusion after losing were just part of the new beginning.