Chapter 99: Alpha’s Challenge
ARIA POV
I dodged Silas’s claws by inches as blue light burst from my belly. The light formed a shield between us, pushing the charging Alpha backward. He crashed into the stone table where the other pack leaders sat watching in shock.
"What is this?" Silas roared, his eyes wild with rage and fear.
My hands moved protectively to my stomach. The blue light was coming from my pregnant triplets. Somehow, they were saving me.
"The next generation doesn’t approve of your methods," I said, my voice stronger than I felt.
Elder Malin stepped forward, his old eyes wide. "The cubs... they’re already showing powers. This has never happened before."
Silas got to his feet, brushing off his clothes. "This changes nothing. The challenge has been made and must be answered." He looked around at the other Alphas. "By our oldest laws, I challenge this omega for leadership of all packs!"
"She’s pregnant," argued a female Alpha I didn’t know.
"And she claims to be our equal," Silas hissed. "Let her prove it."
Through our mate ties, I could feel Kael, Lucien, and Jaxon’s panic. The silver mist bombs had failed—my shield had protected everyone—but now they sensed my new danger.
We’re coming! Lucien’s voice echoed in my mind.