The Reluctant Alpha by A.K. Michaels

through the forest and gaining on the two Wolves in front. The large male Wolf was so intent on catching the White one that it didn’t even hear him gaining on them. “Idiot!” Cam thought as they broke free of the trees into a small round clearing.
    The She-Wolf was almost at the other side when the male launched itself at her, his large front paw raking across her hindquarters to knock her to the ground. Cam’s beast bellowed as he leaped high into the air, sailing forwards to land on the back of the brown male.
    Cam’s claws dug deep, bringing the Wolf down as they rolled on the ground, teeth bared and blood flying all around. The brown male was strong but not nearly as powerful as Cam. The male was all brawn and no finesse, Cam’s beast easily gaining the upper hand.
    It was while fighting when he was young that Cam knew he was different to other Wolves; mostly by being able to sense their moves beforehand. His mother told him at a young age to keep that to himself, and he had. He wasn’t a fool and used his ability whenever the need arose.
    Cam needed it now as the massive strength of the brown Wolf was pitted against him. His ability keeping his adversary from landing any death blows. In fact, the brown Wolf hardly landed any blows at all as Cam’s beast twisted and turned, bit and clawed his way around the other Wolf.
    The brown Wolf growled then roared in frustration. Cam knew he had him just where he wanted until the male turned as if ready to run to safety. He couldn’t allow him to get away or the entire Wild Ranch Pack would be on his tail in no time.
    Cam’s Wolf moved with lightning speed, his razor sharp claws digging deep into the hind leg and bringing the other crashing to the ground. Not wasting a second, his Wolf landed atop the other, pinning it beneath him as his powerful jaws opened. His great maw lowered, his deadly fangs ripping the throat clean out of the male below him.
    Cam’s beast spat out the skin, bones, muscles, and fur that were between its teeth before letting out a roar of victory. Stepping away from the limp body he looked at the grisly sight as it lay dead amongst the wildflowers. His head turning to look for the female he’d just killed for.
    The white female stood to the side, watching fearfully as Cam transformed. Using his magic to dress himself in a pair of jeans before snapping his fingers and producing a blanket. Walking forwards he held the blanket out to the female. “Change, so we can talk.”
    He’d kept his voice soft and low so as not to spook her but he saw in her eyes the thought of just turning and running. “Don’t. Don’t even think about it. I said change and I mean now.”
    This time he used a more powerful tone and saw the difference in the female immediately. Her Wolf taking heed of the Alpha tone and she started to morph. It took her far longer than it did for Cam, but after a few moments she stood naked before him, her arm snaking out to grab the blanket.
    “How did you do that?” was the first thing out of her mouth.
    Cam stared wide eyed at the most beautiful woman he’d ever laid eyes on…and that took in a hell of a lot of women. Long blonde hair cascaded down her back, her skin porcelain white with the most gorgeous eyes he’d ever looked into. His heart sped up as his beast howled in his head.
    It took him a moment to reply, so intense was his reaction to her. “Do what?”
    Her eyes were wary, her voice barely a whisper. A whisper that ran across his senses as she spoke again, “You transformed with jeans on and then a blanket just appeared in your hand. How did you do that?”
    Cam smiled, taking a step closer and noticed she didn’t retreat. “I’m part Witch, on my mother’s side. Who are you and why was that Wolf hunting you?”
    Her eyes darted to the fallen Wolf and fear started to roll off her again, her body shaking as she started to whimper. “Oh shit! No, no, no! This can’t be happening. He’ll know I was involved and