Novels by Hope Nichols

William My mother had arranged a banquet dinner for us all. With the pups incluged, there are 23 of us now gathered around one long ass table. I am a little disappointed that Dylan is not here. He told me he'd had a pre-arranged date for this evening. So he wouldn't be able to make it. It was a good thing that he had a date. I wish him only the best. I haven't said anything to him because I know Dylan would never act on the feelings. But Luke has been telling me how his Wolf Dex comes to attention a little too much for his liking. Whenever Layla is around, Luke also tells me. He has warned Dex to back off more than once. It is a good thing. I no longer have my mind reading abilities. Or else I would know exactly what they were thinking about my mate. And we would probably have a problem. I love Dylan like a brother, but still, he would not take Layla from me unless I was dead and he knows it. That's probably why he's been avoiding me. My father is in his place at the head of

Dylan I lied to my Alpha and told him I had a scheduled date for this evening. After my wolf decided to tell me that William's Wolf Luke had noticed his interest in Layla and told him to back off and he still hadn't. I really didn't have a choice. There was no way I could face both of them. I had indeed gone to the bar. I had picked up a woman and checked into a cheap motel under a false name. I had fucked her right and left her there still quivering in the bed. There was nothing pre-arranged about it. Now, I am headed back to my pack. My tail tucked between my legs, so to speak. As I pulled into the driveway at the front of the packhouse. I can hear the party I was invited to is in full swing. I curse under my breath as I strode around the side of the house instead of going through inside. I am on my way to take Dex out and run his ass into submission. At least I intended to run his ass into exhaustion. As we pass by the ballroom, I see William down on one knee. I know he is

William The packhouse is beginning to fill up with Harris's and Elliis's. Tomorrow, I will take my place as the Alpha of New Moon Rising. My father's parents, Alpha Henry and Luna Pamela, came in last night. Along with my uncle's Leo and Levi with their mates, Elida and Talley, and their pups. Aunt Talley is also my father's sister. My uncle Levi and my Aunt Talley actually found each other at my mother's Luna ceremony. Since my uncle Levi is the youngest of the Ellis boys. The pack went to my uncle Leo when my grandpa retired. Uncle Levi still has an active role in the pack and is still involved in its daily operations and management. Uncle Levi says he's never had a problem with the arrangement. He says it gives him more time to spend with his mate and his family. I hope that Wesly and I can come to the same accumulable understanding. When the time comes, though, something tells me he's not going to be as accepting as our uncle to take a side seat. We still have a few years

Layla "How are you feeling?" I asked Paul. He is sitting up in his bed. The intubation tube had been taken out. I have never been so grateful in my life. "A lot better thanks to you." He said with a scratchy voice. I smiled at him and gave his arm a gentle squeeze. "You are welcome, but I didn't do it by myself. All of us have been fighting hard for you." Mira is standing by his side, holding his hand. "We are thankful to you all." She says. I go about checking his vitals and his wound. He is healing better than I expected. "How is your wolf?" I asked him, looking at the stitches in his chest. "Getting stronger every day." He assured me. "When can I go home?" He asked. I gave him a stern look. "Not for a couple more days. I want to make sure your wolf can keep up with the healing process before I release you." He wasn't happy about it, but Mira assured me he would stay put until I said otherwise. "You need to rest." I told him. "That is the best cure for you now. Give

Dylan I can't deny that I am feeling a little jealous over my Alpha and Beta both finding their mates. Not that I am not happy for them. I really am. But I would be a liar if I said I didn't want the same for myself. Actually, my wolf does indeed want exactly the same, mate. He has been smitten with Layla since we saw her getting off of the Harris House bus. We had been on our back from our morning patrol. When we saw her, then we'd found out that she belonged to William. We knew we had no chance to have her. But that doesn't keep him from sulking. To pass the time and keep Dex focused on something other than our Alpha's mate, we have been spending a lot of time with the pups in our pack. They are after all our next generation. I knew for sure that I wanted a big family. I am an only child. Thankfully, I had William and Cayden and their siblings to grow up with. It is defentily easier for us both when we have something to occupy ourselves. Now that everything has pretty much

William All of us pups were gathered around our grandparents, Alpha Leith and Luna Helena. My mother's parents. Grandma had Abigail happily bouncing away in her lap. While Wesly and Harper were curled up on Grandpa's lap. It was so good to see them. I wish Layla could be here. Recently, her duties have called her away a lot. Paul had woken up this morning. I was thankful. My mate, however, hasn't left the hospital since leaving our bed upon getting the call from Doctor Edwards. She has been sending me updates every hour or so. I hoped she would be here soon, but I knew she wouldn't leave as long as she was needed. She was far too dedicated. It was good to see the effect that being with our grandparents is having on my siblings. Especially the ever introverted Wesly. Today, he is all smiles. He and our grandfather have always had a special connection. Grandpa always has said Wesly was the one of us kids who reminded him the most of Mother. Though he has never explained it. I don

Wyatt "Wyatt!" I felt Hope's hand pushing on my chest. I looked over at her on the bed, and her face was pale. "What's wrong, little mate?" I asked her, sitting up and pulling her close to me. "I don't feel so good." She said breathless. "I think it's time." It took me a minute to realize what she was saying. "The baby is coming?" I asked, excited. "I think so. My water just broke!" Hope said grimacing in pain. Frantically, I get out of bed, trying to remember all the things I was supposed to remember. My mind was a blank! 'We need to get her to the hospital.' Jaxs helpfully pointed out. 'Right! Hospital.' I say to him. "I need to change my gown." Hope was saying. "I am soaking wet." I went over to her dresser and got out a clean gown. I came back to the side of the bed and helped her take the wet one off and slide the clean one over her head. Then I scooped her up and headed to the hospital. Linking to doc Edwards that we were on the way. "Push, Hope! Oh baby, you are doi

Wyatt I was standing behind the archway. impatiently waiting to see Hope and Leith come toward me. This is the moment that I have been waiting for since the first time I laid eyes on Hope. She was finally going to be all mine. The icing on the cake was that we were going to have a family. Hope's other brother Levi had arrived and turns out he's my sister's mate. I looked over to Talley, who was beaming brightly standing beside Levi. She looked beautiful in her soft pink gown. Jack and Pearl were standing to my right, and Archie and Isabella were to my left. The music I had chosen began to softly play, and my heart skipped a beat. This was it. I felt a little unsure about my appearance. I didn't usually do tuxedos, but this was a special occasion. I just hope that my mate would like it. I tugged nervously at my collar. The doors to the back of the ballroom opened, and Hope and Leith appeared in the doorway. Hope looked absolutely amazing. The dress was beautiful on her, thou

Hope My mother, Pearl, Talley, and Isabella were all gathered around me. Each of them were doing something to my face and hair. I was enjoying being pampered, but I was also ready to get on with this shin dig. William had been very restless. I have to keep shifting in the chair and adjusting us. Isabella was telling us that she had just found out she was pregnant. I was happy for her, but I was not envious of the 1st trimester's sickness that was plaguing her at the moment. I told her not to bother with the seltzer water and crackers because they don't work. I was thankful when they were done looking at the mirror in myself. I had to admit. I was quite stunning. Pearl had put my hair in a 1/2 down half up updo and put little rhinestones along the sides. I still insisted on very light makeup. Who wants to take all that stuff off at the end of the night? I was just about to get up and have them help me get into my gown when there was a knock at my door. I looked to the 3 ladies

Wyatt Hope had been quietly sitting on our bed, lost in her thoughts when I got back from my office. I went and picked her up cradle style and settled us back down onto the bed. "Good morning, beautiful." I said to her, placing a soft kiss to the side of her face. "Did you enjoy your bubble bath this morning?" "I sure did. Would you like to give me another one?" I chuckled as much as I would like to do that. We don't have time right now. I wanted Hope to see the ballroom before tonight's ceremony. And of course, I wanted to talk to William. I placed my hand on her belly, and my boy gave me a swift kick. "Easy there, little one," I said to him. "You're going to kick a whole in your mommy." "He has been very active this morning. I think he is excited, too." Hope said smiling, putting her hands over my mine. " Take a walk with me, little mate." I said, pulling her to her feet and wrapping my arms around her waist. We made our way to the ballroom, and Hope's eyes lit up.

Hope It was finally the day of my Luna ceremony. I have never been so nervous before in my entire life. Wyatt had gone above and beyond with my gown and my jewelry. But he always does when it comes to me, and he keeps saying I am the one who never ceases to amaze him. I was served breakfast in bed with strict instructions not to lift a finger to do anything today. My mate had given me a bubble bath, which, of course, he wound up joining me in. I have never made love in water before, but it was definitely something I would do again. My belly is swelling rather rapidly. Our pup is very active. I can't seem to keep my hands off of my mid-section. Neither can Wyatt. I remember the day in the dining hall when Jack was talking to Cayden. Wyatt had laughed at him, but he does the same thing now. Except Wyatt sings to our little boy. That is what we are having a precious little baby boy. Doctor Edwards, did the ultrasound a couple of days ago. We have finished his nursery, and Wyatt h

Wyatt When we finally got home. Everyone was geared up for the Luna ceremony. I insisted Hope stay in bed and rest for a few days. Of course, I had to stay there with her to keep her satisfied. But it was a sacrifice I was willing to make. She was recovering well and growing bigger every day. Doc Edwards had given her and our pup a clean bill of health. Though neither of us knew really what to expect. We were excited for the months to come. Jack and Pearl had a brand new baby boy they had named Cayden. Pearl had brought him to see Hope since she wasn't allowed to leave our bedroom. He looked just like Jack. I was happy for them. We still hadn't told anyone about our child being the magical source to end all sources. I told Hope it was up to her how much we divulged and when and to whom. I could careless myself. I just wanted to be a daddy. We would find out soon if it was a boy or a girl, Hope was excited. Brody had found Jacob's body inside the Hard Dick's in Durwood, mauled