Chapter 4

Julius sat with a groan at the table. Dusk was there and painted the sky a deep shade of pink. The summer Heat was almost unbearable. He reached for his already lukewarm beer. The cold drink felt akin to salvation after a long day of work.

“How was your day, chief?” Xavier chuckled as he took a seat as well. His twin brother, Xander sat next to him.

“Tiring,” Julius grumbled. He watched as Liam walked towards them with dinner. A meal bought from the town restaurant again. They have grown tired of the saloon bar and restaurants with its constant noise and brawls. They decided to spend the night at the Winslow property.

“Don’t complain. That's all that was left,” Liam sighed, putting their plates down. Grilled meat and side vegetables would have to do for dinner tonight.

“It is always the same damn meal,” Xander complained. Yet he reached for a plate. He filled it under the watchful eyes of the other alphas. There was not much left at the restaurant when dusk came. Th