Page 7 of Pack and Forth
“Smart,” Nash agreed. “Before you get to working on that, I’m going to do some research, see what our girl likes. The more we know, the better our chances of winning her over.”
With that, Nash pulled out his laptop and began typing away, his brow furrowed in concentration. Rex watched him work, marveling at his best friend’s dedication and ingenuity. Nash’s skills had gotten them out of more than a few tight spots over the years, and Rex knew he’d be invaluable in their pursuit of Kira.
Minutes ticked by, punctuated only by the clacking of Nash’s keyboard. Suddenly, Nash let out a low chuckle, his eyes sparkling with amusement. “Well, well, well. Our little lioness has a wild streak.”
Rex raised an eyebrow. “Oh?”
“She’s gone skydiving, Rex. Multiple times.”
A slow grin spread across Rex’s face. “Brave and adventurous. I like it. I think I already know what our first date will be.”
“That’s not all,” Nash continued, his excitement growing. “She likes the same country singer I do. And guess who’s performing in town next week?”
Rex’s grin widened. “Looks like you’ve got your first date lined up.”
But Nash’s next discovery had them both raising their eyebrows in surprise. “Taylor Swift? Really?”
Rex barked out a laugh. “I never would have guessed.”
“Oh, the possibilities,” Nash mused, his mind undoubtedly whirling with ideas.
As their laughter subsided, Rex’s expression sobered. “All joking aside, we need to get her to accept us, Nash. Not just for us, but for the pack.”
Nash met his gaze, his own humor fading into understanding. “I know. With her by our side, we’ll be unstoppable. The triad will bring stability and strength to the pack like never before.”
Rex nodded, the weight of his responsibility as alpha settling on his shoulders. “Exactly. We can’t afford to fail, not in this.”
“We won’t,” Nash assured him, his voice firm with conviction. “She’s our mate, Rex. We’ll do whatever it takes to win her over and make her ours.”
Rex stood, his tall frame exuding confidence and determination. “Damn right, we will.”
He clapped Nash on the shoulder, a silent acknowledgment of their shared resolve. Together, they would face the challenge of courting Kira, breaking down her walls and showing her the depth of their devotion. And when the dust settled, they would emerge stronger than ever, a united front against any obstacle that dared stand in their way.
Rex’s office door closed behind Nash with a soft click, leaving him alone once more. But instead of the pensive silence from before, the room now buzzed with anticipation, with the thrill of the hunt ahead.
He crossed to the window, looking out over the sprawling expanse of the Blood Stone Pack’s territory. The sun dipped low on the horizon, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. It was a breathtaking sight, one that never failed to fill Rex with a sense of pride and purpose.
His pack was his life, his reason for being. Every decision he made, every action he took, was for their benefit and protection. And now, with Kira’s arrival, he had the chance to make them even stronger.
Rex’s mind drifted back to their meeting, to the way Kira had stood her ground against him despite her obvious attraction. She was a force to be reckoned with, a woman who knew her own mind and wasn’t afraid to speak it. The thought sent a thrill down his spine.
He could picture her there, standing beside him, her hand in his as they looked out over their domain. She would be a magnificent alpha female, a leader in her own right. Together, they would guide the Blood Stone Pack to new heights of prosperity and power.
But first, he had to win her trust, to convince her that her place was with him and Nash. It wouldn’t be easy—Kira had walls a mile high, and a stubborn streak to match. But Rex had never backed down from a challenge, and he wasn’t about to start now.
With newfound determination, Rex turned from the window and strode back to his desk. He had work to do, plans to make. The game was on, and he played to win.
As he sat and began rifling through the papers on his desk, a sudden thought struck him, bringing a sly smile to his lips. Maybe, just maybe, he could use Kira’s love of Taylor Swift to his advantage.
He chuckled to himself as he picked up his phone, already dialing the number of his contact at the city’s largest event venue. A few calls and a couple of favors called in, and he just might be able to pull off the ultimate romantic gesture.
The line connected, and Rex put on his most charming voice. “Hey, Marcus! It’s Rex Stone. Listen, I need a favor...”
As he spoke, Rex could feel the pieces falling into place. Kira wouldn’t know what hit her. Between his grand gestures and Nash’s thoughtful touches, they would show her exactly what it meant to be loved by not one, but two devoted mates.
But first, he had a lioness to woo, and a pack to lead. And if there was one thing Rex Stone knew how to do, it was rise to a challenge.
Rex felt the corners of his mouth lift as his mind filled with images of the adventures ahead. Skydiving with Kira, watching her face light up with exhilaration as they jumped from the plane, hand in hand. And, of course, dancing in the front row of a Taylor Swift concert, watching Kira lose herself in the music, her eyes shining with joy.