Into the Unknown (Werewolf Wars, #2) by Bethany Shaw Read Free Book Online Page B

inclining his head toward her. “Derek is sending out two groups. Between all of us, we will meet with every pack on this list that is not currently under Juarez’s control.”
    “What about school? What about Sarah?” Preston asked, slamming his fist on the table, rattling the plates and cups.
    At this, Adrian jumped, his arms flailing out. He sniffled a few times before his head dropped back to Natalia’s shoulder, silently going back to sleep.
    “I know that you have your future planned out Preston, but this will help you gain the future you desire. I need someone who I can trust completely with this mission. I know this will separate you and Sarah—and, for that, I am sorry—but this is for her benefit too. Tell him what you told us last night,” Gene said to Natalia.
    The she-wolf licked her lips as she shifted Adrian in her lap. Sighing, she met the young man’s eyes. “They could use her as a breeder too. It is possible for an alpha and a human to create a alpha child.”
    “Why have we never heard of this before?” Preston argued, his gaze drifting to his brothers.
    “Most alpha males take on an alpha female as a mate. Genetically speaking, though, I don’t see why it isn’t possible,” Devon explained. “The werewolf gene is dominant. The alpha gene would be too.”
    “What about Mom and Emmett though?” Vincent asked. “She’s an alpha, Daniel isn’t.”
    “It comes down to dominant and recessive genes. It’s possible for it to happen, that doesn’t mean that every child will be an alpha,” Devon explained. “I think—from what research I’ve done—the alpha gene is passed from father to son and father to daughter. The only way to guarantee, an alpha child is for an alpha male and alpha female to mate. However, an alpha male can still father an alpha child with any woman, werewolf or not.”
    “So only a male werewolf can give the alpha gene?” Natalia asked. “A human male and werewolf female would just create a wolf?”
    Devon exhaled, tapping his fingers on the table. “I’d have to do more research, but from what I understand, yes. Only the alpha male can pass down the alpha gene.”
    Gene gave his brother a pointed look. “That’s why he went after Lark and Sarah a month ago. They can produce an alpha. And even if they don’t, they would still be producing werewolves—potentially female wolves. Our numbers are dangerously low compared to what they were a few centuries ago. Until more female wolves are born, this could become a trend amongst the packs. As a species, we are at the brink of extinction. When people get desperate they will do crazy things.”
    “I don’t like this,” Preston murmured as he sagged back into his chair.
    “I know. That is why we need to do this—to protect Sarah.” Gene placed a hand on his brother’s shoulder.
    “Sarah can stay with Lark and me while Gene is away. Lark isn’t going to let anything happen to her little sister. She is the only family she has left,” Devon assured. “And you have my word that I won’t let anything happen to either of them.”
    “So, you and Lark can totally make some mini alphas. Won’t that be cute?” Vincent teased. He clapped Devon on the shoulder, causing his brother to shrug away from him.
    “I still don’t understand what you want from me?” Natalia growled. If he tried to make her leave her son, she would find a way to escape. Venturing on her own was better than abandoning her son.
    “There is a cluster of packs up East. They live on the outskirts of New York City, and are very modern—I can’t imagine they would want anything to do with Juarez’s plans. You, Adrian, and myself will go there to speak with them. My father went to school up there with one of the alphas, and my maternal uncle is also a member of the pack. I have spent a lot of time up there over the years and am close to him,” Gene paused to look around the table. “I thought it would be more moving for them to hear a