Fighting Spirit Series Chapter 72: 8 Years

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I return from being held captive for eight years to find my old clan has been absorbed by none-other than Demon Wolf.

What did that bastard try?

“I guess we will find out.” Acer laughed darkly.

“How you feeling?” I asked.

“Still groggy, but I can feel the wolfs bane wearing off.” He replied laying in the shadows.

“Alright, let us go find my wife and boys.” I laughed.

I forgot how peaceful the drive was through the bayou, taking in the full moon as it laid seductively against the black veil of the midnight sky. Feeling the cool night bayou breeze swirl around the truck cab as I approached the border checkpoint for Demon Wolf. The patrol guard halting me, leaning over flashing a light into the truck while two other guards walked the perimeter of my truck scanning for any weapons or explosives.

“How can we help you?” The guard asked looking with bright amber eyes.

“Actually, I am looking for the Alpha.” I asked looking the guard straight in the eye.

“Sorry, Alpha Jack is celebrating his marriage to Luna Mei.” The second guard smiled while the echoing melody of joyous howls slipped through the night-blanketed bayou.

“Wait! Did you just say Alpha Jack? What happened to Alpha Ben?” I asked looking between the guards confused looks, expressing my own shock and confusion.

“Sir, Alpha Ben passed almost six years ago. His sons, Alpha Jack and Beta Eli took over Demon Wolf.” The third guard stepped up looking just as confused.

“What’s the holdup boys?” A loud dark husky voice boomed from behind the guards.

“Rocko, we were just explaining that Alpha Jack is celebrating his marriage to this gentleman, who was actually looking for Alpha Ben.” The second guard stated as he turned slightly to look at the man approaching from the shadows.

“Look, I am just trying to find my wife and sons.” I stated, getting annoyed by this chit chatting.

“Can I ask who your wife and sons are mister?” The one named Rocko asked looking with a raised eyebrow.

“Mr. Whitetail. Amelia, Seth, and Roger Whitetail.” I stated watching as their eyes grew large, snapping looks back and forth.

“Hang on.” Rocko turned to the guards saying something; then turned running around to the passenger side of the truck, jumping in pointing forward.

Not wasting any time hitting the gas, watching the dirt road snake through the bayou.

“Sir. Please excuse the intrusion, but Gamma Seth and Amelia said you had passed several years ago.” Rocko said side glancing me.

“I should have died but was held captive by Raven at his West Coast warehouse.” I stated feeling agitation slipping in slowly.

“Well, you picked a good night to return home. You will like Demon Wolf, Mr. Whitetail.” Rocko said smiling brightly.

“Xander. Please call me Xander.” I laughed lightly watching as the large five-story plantation house came into view. Definitely, a lot has changed since my absence.

“You said Gamma Seth?” I asked looking over at Rocko smiling as the reception lights painted a dancing color show against the darkness.

“Yes, When Seth turned eighteen Alpha Jack and Beta Eli took Seth in, seeing he came from a well-known Gamma family.” Rocko proudly stated giving me a bright smile.

Parking the truck, watching Rocko jump out waving me to follow him. The music was thumping, loud laughing, talking swirled with the breeze as I approached the reception. Fresh linen and honey caught my attention as I rounded the corner.

Her beautiful red hair flowed in the breeze as she busted her classic dance moves on the floor with my now grown son, Seth. A tall tattooed, pierced wolf-bear walked up behind Seth wrapping his hands around his waist, breathing in his scent.

“Your eldest son is fruity.” Acer shouted huffing a heavy breath.

“I do not give a fuck. He is my son.” I hissed slowly walking up behind my gorgeous wife. She froze as I snaked my arms around her waist, feeling the sparks fire thunderous electric bolts throughout our bodies. Dropping my nose down into the crook of her neck breathing in her scent.

“Did you miss me?” I whispered as I kissed behind her ear, nudging my nose against her ear. Feeling her body shake violently as she spun around slapping my face.

“What was that for Amelia?” I shouted rubbing my cheek that stung from her soft cool hand. Shocked, surprised, taken aback.

“That was for making me think you were dead for eight fucking years.” She shouted slapping me again, this time the opposite side.

“That is for all the years I silently cried.” She screamed jumping into my arms, planting a heavy, passionate kiss, grabbing my brown locks, pulling me forward.

“DAD!” Two loud voices caught my attention as I looked over Amelia’s shoulder seeing Roger and Seth looking confused.

“BOYS!” I shouted throwing my arms out for them. No hesitation. Laughing, staring, crying, confused looks.

“How?” Seth asked pulling away towards the wolf-bear snaking his arms around his waist.

“It’s a long story, but I am home.” I laughed grabbing Amelia by her waist, dipping her backwards planting a deliciously lust filled kiss. Looking at her with wild eyes.

“Do I need to ask what is going on?” A deep husky voice boomed from behind as I stood back up with Amelia rubbing the back of her neck, blushing like a teenager.

“Alpha Jack. I would like you to meet my father, Xander Whitetail, who we thought was dead.” Seth laughed looking over his shoulder to the wolf-bear behind him.

“You picked a good night to return to the living.” Jack laughed grabbing my hand in a firm shake.

“This is my wife and Luna, Mei.” Jack guided the hand of the ebony haired girl behind him, laughing, dancing to the upbeat music. She turned around; my heart stopped.

“Why, is he here?” She asked stepping in front of Jack, staring me down hardcore. Amelia growled lowly as Seth and the wolf-bear stepped forward to protect their Luna.

“Look, I will be honest. Raven held me captive and made me do some fucked up shit. I did it to protect my family.” I stated looking her in the eye as she looked like she was having a silent conversation.

“You are the one that left my cuffs loose, so I could try and escape.” She looked at me with bright eyes, hugging me without warning.

“Yeah. It was not right what he was doing with Titan at those facilities.” I hugged her back, feeling her body pulsating.

“If it was not for that attempt, I would have never been placed next to this asshole.” She said rubbing the wolf-bear’s hair.

“Hello Mr. Whitetail. I’m Max. Seth’s mate.” Max held his hand out to shake.

“Okay, the boy is polite and also was part of Raven’s bullshit.” Acer snarled with a slight hint of amusement.

“Good to meet you, young man. Just Xander, please.” I laughed yanking him and Seth into a hug. Laughter erupted as we pulled apart.

“Tonight we celebrate; tomorrow we can talk.” Jack spun Mei into his chest as Amelia slipped her fingers through my hair.

“Come with me.” She whispered as she turned towards the Clinic, dragging me behind laughing my ass off.