-Dylan-

I stood on the field, I was covered in blood my knuckles were sore, and Leon approached me.

"Dylan what the fuck happened?!"

"I challenged Dorian and won." I smirked, I was a little out of breath, to be honest I hadn't fought in years and the adrenaline was still pumping through me.

"Y-you killed him?"

I chuckled, my ribs hurt from the action. "No, I beat him unconscious...I made sure this was a fight to submission or unconsciousness...I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of dying."

"But you're serious, you actually won?"

I nodded and held out a crumpled piece of paper.

As custom sees fit, the two Weres in a challenge write out the terms and conditions for the challenge and sign the bottom, this is called the contract, the winner wins and is given the paper as proof of the new change in command.

It's crumpled because when I knocked out Dorian his bride to be was furious and tried to tear it. My wolf let out a vicious growl and frightened her, instead she crumpled it into a ball and threw it at me.

"No shit." Leon sounded in awe. "We've gotta tell the Alpha."

"I'm gonna shift until he gets here, I want to heal as much as I can before I see my girl." I confessed, last thing I need is for Juliette to worry about me, although... her as my private nurse didn't sound too bad.

"Yeah, Grace would probably freak out." He chuckle.

I didn't say anything, I shifted and let my wolf heal me as much as possible. I know when I left the pack house there was no question that Travers had broken more than a couple of my ribs and may have even fractured my jaw, but once I shifted to come home my wolf had taken care of most of it, now I was mostly sore.

Roc took his time getting here, normally I would care but I was getting antsy in my wolf form because I wanted to be with Juliette and Grace.

"What was so damn important?" He growled upon stepping on the the field.

Most of the Harmond pack members were asleep already, it was pretty late already.

Leon handed him the challenge contract. I shifted back and one of the guys running guard tossed me a pair of shorts. Roc read the contract over and over and finally looked at me, "is this true?"

"It is." I said proudly.

"You had no right!"

"Anyone can challenge an Alpha, I don't need permission...I did what I thought was best not only for myself, but these people, as well as what was best for you and your pack!" I sounded angrily.

Roc knew I was right and sighed. "Well then congratulations Alpha Wylde." He said with a smirk before he pulled me into. Brotherly sort of hug, "So what now?"

"I have to inform the council of the power transfer as well as the land rights, I've given him a day to clear Harmond so hopefully by then end of tomorrow I will have the people of Harmond back on their own pack lands."

He nodded, "I guess we should make some calls then."

"Only one call tonight." I protested. "We will inform the council and then I'm going home to be with my girls.

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The call with the council was drawn out but ultimately they couldn't find a flaw in any of what happened tonight.

"I ask that any and all members who wish to return to Harmond be able to do so without any interference."

They agreed unanimously.

"I also ask that if she would like, Juliette Hart be welcome back to a Harmond as well...she means a great deal to myself and my daughter, I fully intend on marrying her one day and making her the official Luna of Harmond that she was always suppose to be."

This decision took a little longer.

"We will draw up the paperwork and come to visit soon, once signed Ms Hart may go if she pleases, but know that once signed you are from here on out legally binding yourself to her even if she refuses you, you will not be permitted to marry anyone else."

I had no doubt in my mind, I wanted to do this for her...and like they said even if she didn't want to marry me or be my Luna that would be fine, so long as I could bring her even a little happiness at getting her people back in Harmond and giving her the choice to go with us or stay here, then it would all be worth it.

"I understand...is there any way you could fax that over tonight, I'd like to get everything settled as quickly as possible to begin getting the people of Harmond back home as soon as possible.

There was another pause, "we will have something faxed over immediately."

We gave them the fax number to the machine in the trailer and waited.

"Are you sure about all of this Dylan, I'm not questioning your role as Alpha, you'll make a great leader...but the bit about not marrying if Jules refuses to be with you."

"If she denies me then perhaps I'm meant to be alone...I have Grace to take over for me when I become too old to lead."

He nodded and the fax came in.

I was impatient to leave but knew better than to just sign something without reading it thoroughly.

I read the form twice and found it the same as what they had brought up on the phone, it named me Alpha, (my beta to be name later), my pack members clearance to return, and at the bottom held the clause concerning Juliette.

With a deep breath a signed the bottom and faxed it off, keeping my copy for myself.

"If that's it I'm going home." I said as I bid them all good night.

I didn't bother shifting, I lived close enough to walk. Once home I looked around to find a clean house, none of Grace's toys littered the floor, the sink was empty and there were no cartoons on the television.

I walked into Grace's room expecting to find my little princess fast asleep, but she wasn't there.

I walked over to Juliette's bedroom and carefully turned the knob, not wanting to wake them...but again they weren't in there.

"Daddy?" I turned to find a groggy Grace wandering about, "I have to potty."

"Of course baby." I whispered as I walked her into her restroom with the nightlight turned on, I let her use the dimly lit restroom, I didn't risk turning on the light switch and waking her up further or revealing the dried blood on my face. "All finished." She said with a yawn.

I cleaned her and then lifted her off the toilet, I carried her to her bedroom and laid down with her until I heard her breathing even out. I kissed her forehead and finally went into my bedroom.

There I found Juliette fast asleep in my bed.

My wolf had woken up in excitement, I smirked.

Now there were a number of things that I could do, first I could wake her up let her know I'm here, I could also lift her up and carry her to her room like I had Grace...or I could share the bed with her tonight.

And knowing this may very well be the last night I have with her before she pushes me away again (once she finds out I beat the shit out of her ex she's gonna be pissed...but I didn't kill him so at least she wouldn't resent me). I decided to go with the last option and just enjoy having her in my bed.

I wanted to lay next to her so bad already but I was literally a mess. So I carefully opened one of my drawers and pulled out some boxer briefs, I head down the hall and used the guest shower, so as not to wake her or Grace up.

It was the fastest shower of my life, I looked myself over in the mirror, I still had a large bruise on my left side that went around my ribs, and light bruising on the left side of my jaw, I knew the jaw bruise would disappear by tomorrow evening, the ribs bruise would linger a little longer.

I finally got into the bed and laid next to Juliette's sleeping form. I didn't touch her though.

Because as my head hit my pillow the realization of the events that unfolded today hit me.

I am an Alpha.

I now have people that will depend on me for their safety and wellbeing...I will have to manage the packs finances, make sure our pack grows and flourishes in every way possible...build allies with other packs but most importantly, I want my people to always feel safe and happy.

Juliette began to move a little, probably from Grace's little body not near hers. I gently pulled her close to me, she was facing me but her resting face was so peaceful.

I kissed her eye lids as I hoped she was having a peaceful sleep, she deserved some peace...I only hoped she didn't hate me too much come the morning.

She unconsciously nuzzled her face into my neck and I couldn't help but smile, I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her body to mine.

"I just want your happiness Jules." I whispered.

She smiled a little, and I caressed her cheek until her face was resting once more. I draped my arm back over her and closed my eyes contently.

Tomorrow would bring a new day, a new adventure, and Unfortunately maybe even some new hurdles.

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A/N:
I want to apologize for the multiple point of views, I know it can get a little tiresome but I assure you from now until the end it will be back to only Juliette and Eloise as it is their story of course.