Adrian's POV
Milo clings to my side with a firm grip on my shirt. He nibbles on his lip, trying not to look any visitors in the eyes.
Years of abuse from these assholes took a toll on this Innocent little Omega. It was so hard to pull him from his shell. I'm not sure how we did it, but the three of us somehow succeeded and earned his trust. Now, he's a permanent shadow to the three of us, which we happily accept. He's always with one of us during our free time, and 9 out of 10, the three of us are together, which gives him the comfort and security of his three favorite people.
It's rare for the three of us not to be together. Nikolai's father always said we're attached at the hip, which makes me wonder how Mr. Muscles ended up out here earlier without us. I look to my right and find Mr. Muscles in quite a predicament—the same one I always find him in at these events.
Weston is what every Beta calls the dream catch. He's the biggest Delta one in our territory. He's not only the tallest, but even the man's muscles have muscles.
His father is the best fighter in our Territory. His skills are unmatched, and he has never been defeated in our annual tournaments.
Having Leonard as his father is both a curse and a blessing. Weston's father is extremely strict and hard on him, but this has made Weston who he is today. Weston is the best fighter in our class, undefeated, just like his father.
And, because he's tall, dark, handsome, and the best fighter in our territory, it makes him quite the catch for Beta's.
I say Betas because Delta ones are the preferred mate for a Beta. It's the highest rank they can be mated to since no Alpha would want them. They think Alphas and Betas don't go together. They're too high up in the chain and bump heads with Alpha's.
Unlike lower ranks, a submissive Beta still has dominant pheromones and dominant tendencies. The only way you would know they're submissive is in bed because they produce slick and can get pregnant. Other than that, you would never know that a Beta is submissive.
Having dominant pheromones and dominant tendencies isn't a quality Alphas like. They want a submissive, someone who will submit to them not only in the bedroom but everywhere. They want someone they can control and dominate. It's kind of hard to do that with a Beta, especially one like myself. We're just as tall, and some are as strong as an Alpha.
If an Alpha was lucky enough to receive a mate, and the mate was a Beta, they would reject them. For most Alphas, this is ideal because their mate can't be used against them.
Chosen mates don't have a full connection like a fated mate. There are no tingles when you touch them; you can't feel each other's feelings, and you can't feel if the other is hurt. This makes a chosen mate ideal in the event an enemy tries to get to the Alpha by hurting their mate. That kind of pain is crippling and would make any Alpha an easy target. With a chosen mate, you don't have that, so an enemy can't get to you through your mate.
Most Alphas are forced to take a chosen mate regardless since not everyone receives a fated mate.
I couldn't care less. A mate is the last thing on my mind, but that's not the case for Nikolai.
I look to the right a little further, and my eyes land on my future Alpha. My heart clenches. Nikolai has always dreamed of finding his mate. He was so sure the Goddess would give him one.
After he turned 18, every day, he hoped the ability to sense his mate would kick in. After he turned 19, he was sure that would be the year it would happen. When that year neared its end, and he turned 20, just like the previous year, Nikolai was certain that would be the year for him.
He turned 21 five months ago… each month that passes, I see his heart break a little more.
Werewolves aren't born able to sense their mate. That gene doesn't turn on until between our 18th and 21st birthday. It's different for each person and doesn't happen on a specific day, which would be convenient. At least you wouldn't spend the rest of the year wondering if that was the year it would happen. It's random, and it could happen at any time.
Once Nikolai's 22nd birthday is here, and that gene he swears he will be able to feel never turns on, he'll know he's not receiving a mate.
Some claim they can feel the moment the gene turns on. Nikolai has been adamant that he would be able to feel it since he was eight years old. Unfortunately, he only has seven months for that gene to awaken, or it never will.
There are only a few instances where it will kick in after you're 22, and that's if your mate hasn't reached age yet. But the number of times it's documented of that happening is so small that it's highly unlikely it would happen for him.
There hasn't been a documented case in over ten years. I don't see Nikolai having a small chance of being the first person in ten years to receive a mate after turning 22.
I watch him walk through the crowd, his nose flaring, desperately trying to see if the scent of his mate will kick-start that gene.
I look away; I don't want to see the disappointment when he doesn't find him.
As I look away, my eyes land on Weston, and I almost laugh when I see him surrounded by Betas, desperately trying to get his attention.
I laugh as I place my hand on the small of Milo's back and guide him away from that mess. I feel Weston pushing against the link and laugh harder as I hold it closed.
I roll my eyes when I see an Omega walking through the crowd, balancing a tray of drinks. He's thin and clearly hasn't been fed enough. As he walks past, I lean in and take a deep breath. His scent fills my nose, and I immediately know which pack he's from. It doesn't take me long to find the jerk that landed me in jail last year. I let go of Milo and began storming toward him. Apparently, this asshole didn't learn how to treat his omegas after I kindly explained with my fist.
A firm hand caught me by the chest, stopping me in my tracks.
“Don't even think about it! I will throw you in jail before you even make it to him. Turn around and walk away!” My Alpha said firmly in my ear.
I groan before I turn my head and look at him.
“Just one little hit?... Please?” I said, holding my hands together as I sarcastically begged.
“You're ridiculous!” The Alpha said as he turned me in the opposite direction of my target and pushed me.
“Go have some fun! See if your mate's here,” He yelled as I walked away.
“ I don't have a mate!” I hollered back.
“Well, go flirt and get laid! Your attitude needs it!” He yelled, and I choked on my spit. I looked at the Alpha in shock as he laughed while walking away.
When I turned forward, I came to an abrupt stop when my eyes landed on the asshole I hate above all others, Alaric.
I growled in frustration. Nikolai promised he wouldn't be here! He said his father convinced Alaric's father to leave him home this year. Either Nikolai lied to me, or that asshole's father lied to my Alpha.
My jaw clenched, and my hands curled into fists.
I got the best of this asshole at last year's event, but he got the best of me four months ago and knocked me out cold. I would have won if I had seen it coming, but this asshole sucker punched me as I turned around. I gave him a run for his money, but in the end, he won, and I woke up later that evening in the hospital with a broken jaw.
Our Alphas had us on a tight leash after that fight because we tried going after each other again.
I snuck out of the pack one night and quickly found that asshole doing patrols. I only got a few hits in before their guards pried us apart.
Not even a week later, I ran into him in the human town and caused quite the scene, not to mention scaring the shit out of my Alpha. I was so close to shifting, which would have been a disaster for me.
I would have been tried for exposing the supernatural world and sentenced to death.
Thankfully, that didn't happen. It only took one hit from Weston's father, and I was lying on the ground out cold.
I just got off probation 3 weeks ago. I stare at the asshole and contemplate if he's worth spending the next 2 weeks in jail, and 3 months on probation. When the asshole smirks at me, I decide it's worth every second, and my lips curl up as I step forward. Unfortunately, It's like the goddess is throwing everything she has at me, trying to keep my dumbass out of trouble. A hand firmly grabs the back of my shirt and pulls me to a stop.
I slowly turn around and groan when I find my father glaring at me while shaking his head.
“Fine!” I said as I held my hands up.
My father released my shirt but didn't step back. I knew what he was waiting for, which frustrated me beyond belief. He wasn't walking away until I went in the opposite direction of Alaric. I didn't care that I looked like a pouting child when I stomped my foot and stormed away.
I mumbled under my breath as I walked away. My anger disappeared when I saw Milo giggling at me. I knew he saw my little tantrum and found it amusing.
I narrow my eyes at the little pipsqueak, and his hand slaps over his mouth to stop his laughter. My eyes flickered as my wolf pushed forward with me, ready for a game of chase.
Milo's eyes widened, shrieking as he turned on his heels and ran off. My lips tugged up, and I stretched my neck before I gave chase.
The little Omega isn't fast, but he's swift on his feet. He weaves in and out of the crowd much easier than I can, which gives him an advantage.
The Omega giggles as he races through the crowd. My eyes widened when a large Alpha stepped out in front of him, causing Milo to bounce off his body and fall backward.
Milo shrieked in fear as the asshole that owned him previously grabbed him by the throat and held him in the air. His feet dangled, and his hands frantically clawed at his hand, desperately trying to free himself.
My canines elongated as my hands curled into fists, growling as I ran faster. The asshole turned his head just in time to receive my fist to his face.
His head jerked to the side, and Milo dropped to the ground. He sucked a breath in before coughing while scrambling backward.
I quickly scooped the Omega into my arms, and he nearly tried to crawl around my body like a spider and climb on my back.
Alpha Jeffrey rubbed his face as he rotated his jaw, glaring at me.
I held the Omega tight in my arms, rubbing his back to calm him down and let him know he was safe.
“How dare you lay your hands on an Alpha!” Jeffrey's voice boomed.
I felt his pathetic excuse in an attempt to force his Alpha command over me.
I turned Milo away from him, placing myself between the two in hopes Milo wouldn't feel much of it as each wave of his aura rushed over me.
I smirked, and he looked at me in shock. His eyes rapidly move as he looks me up and down, trying to figure out how his command did not affect me.
What he doesn't know is that I was trained for this. My father isn't Beta blood; he's Alpha blood. He began training me to withstand the Alpha command when I was young.
By the time I was a cocky 14-year-old, not even my own Alpha's command had an effect on me. As impressed as Victor was, that put my father in the dog house.
The image of my father forming an “O” with his lips before whistling as he tried to sneak away from Victor is forever burned in my head. Whenever I looked at my father, I laughed for almost two weeks.
“That's what happens to someone who comes into my pack and lays their hands on a fellow member of my pack!” I said.
“A fellow pack member?” Jeffrey asks, raising an eyebrow.
“If I recall, I sold you this used Omega as a breeder, not to be added to your stupid little pack!”
My chest vibrates as I growl. I desperately wanted to shred him to pieces for talking about my pack and Milo like that.
“What I do with the Omega after we purchase him is none of your business!” I said through gritted teeth.
“Oh, but on the contrary, it is my business! If you free the Omega instead of using him as agreed upon, I have the right to take him back.” Jeffrey said with a smirk that I wanted to knock off his face.
Milo buried his face in my neck and whimpered, his fingers digging into my skin, terrified as he clung to me for protection.
My heart sank. I had forgotten about that little detail. Looking at Milo, I knew what I had to do. It was the only way to stop the Alpha from taking him.
“I am not using him as a breeder because I am taking him as a chosen mate!” I said, and the smirk on the asshole's face disappeared.
“W-what?... Him?” Jeffrey asked in shock as he pointed to Milo.
I pulled him closer as I rubbed his back. To drive my point home, I kissed the side of Milo's face while staring at the Alpha.
“Yes! I choose Milo as my chosen mate! He's beautiful and has great birthing hips to carry my pup. My feelings for him have changed. I love him and was planning to mate and mark him tonight.” I said, and Milo pulled his head back and looked at me in shock.
His shocked face was adorable, especially with his mouth hanging wide open. I reached up, placed my finger under his chin, and closed his mouth while chuckling.
“I-you-he-really?” Jeffrey stumbled over his words, and my lips curled up.
“Really. Now, if you'll excuse me, I plan to spend as much time with my mate this evening as possible. This night is special for him,” I said as I reached up and trailed my finger down the side of Milo's face affectionately.
The Omega blinked as he stared at me with big doe eyes. I bit the inside of my cheek to stop myself from laughing. Goddess, he was adorable! I thought as I turned and walked away from Jeffrey.
“Y-your… Um…what?!!!” Milo stammered. The expression on his face turned from shock to wanting to throw something at me.
My composure broke, and a smile spread across my face before I laughed.
Milo pressed his lips together as he slapped my shoulder.
“You scared me! For a minute, I thought you were really into me!” Milo said angrily.
I raised an eyebrow at the little Omega. For a moment, I could have sworn he turned green at the thought of being with me.
“Do I disgust you that much?” I asked, and unfortunately, that only landed me with another slap to the shoulder
“Yes! You're like my brother! That's gross!” Milo said, and my shoulders shook as I laughed.
Milo squirmed in my tight grasp, and I hugged him and kissed the side of his face.
“I love you too! Now go and stay out of trouble, or I'll claim you as my mate!” I said jokingly, and Milo sucked a sharp breath in before turning and running away from me.
I watched Milo disappear into the crowd as he ran to Weston. Once he was in Weston's arms, I turned, intending to grab a drink. Unfortunately, when I turned, I saw dipshit leaning against the drink stand with an amused look on his face, staring at me.
My jaw clenched before relaxing. I blew out a breath while dragging my hand down my face.
“This is going to be a long night!” I mumbled before lifting my head and walking toward the drink stand. If I'm going to last, I will need a stiff drink.
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Third Person's POV Milo nibbles on his lip as he scans the crowd. He wasn't sure he'd come, but he hoped he would. The Omega's eyes carefully move through the crowd, and his heart skips when his eyes land on him. Milo wiggles out of Weston's arms and dashes through the crowd. Timothy stands near the building, far away from the crowd. His eyes scan the area, looking for a certain Omega. His face lights up when Milo bursts from the crowd. It took him a moment to realize just how fast the Omega was running, and he took a few steps back before opening his arms to catch him. Milo collides with Timothy, and they tumble backward into a bush. They roll out of the bush and land between the bush and the pack house with Milo on top.Timothy falls into a fit of giggles as Milo peppers kisses all over his face, telling the Omega how much he missed him. The sound of Timothy's laughter is music to Milo's ears, and he pulls back to look at him. The Omega beneath Milo is beautiful, especially when h
Adrian's POV The closer I get to the drink stand, the further the asshole's smirk spreads. Of all the Alphas, Alaric is the one I hate the most. The asshole made school a nightmare. I got lucky with elementary and middle school; our pack had our own. High school is a different story. They believe it helps create future bonds between packs if their children go to high school together. The idea is that they learn together and become friends so that when they're older, they have connections with other packs instead of just their own. This idea would work if the children from other packs got along, but that's not always the case. Don't get me wrong, some people from different packs get along, but some don't.Some keep to themselves, some make friends, and people like Alaric make other people's lives hell. I missed my own graduation ceremony because me and this dipshit were having it out behind the school. This fucker thought it would be funny to shred my cap and gown and fill my trunk
Third Person's POV Weston was frustrated that Timothy's Alpha refused to discuss any deals on the Omega until it was time to release all of them. Thankfully, they didn't have to wait much longer, and before they knew it, it was time to release the Omegas.Weston hated this part, and so did the rest of his pack. The Omegas from visiting packs had to remain isolated until it was time for them to come out. Once they came out, it was their turn to see if they had a mate there. You could see the hope in their eyes, but you could also see fear. Fear of the unknown. If they have a mate, will he reject or accept them? If he does accept them, will he be nice, or will he use and abuse them like most people do? It wasn't as heartwarming and glamorous for the Omegas to find their mates, but it was worse when they didn't. Any Omegas left without a mate were free grabs for anyone who needed a breeder. The Omegas file out of the pack house and nervously walk through the crowd. Their noses flared a
Adrian POV I never realized how exhausting it was to experience a rejection. I knew it was painful, and I knew it was dangerous for lower ranks, but I never realized that, even for someone like me, the toll it takes on your body.Every muscle in my body ached. And not like I just overdid it working out and pushed myself a little too hard, no. It felt like I had worked out for 3 days straight. My muscles were on fire. It was even hard to walk to the bathroom. My chest constantly ached. It felt like someone ripped my heart from my chest. Not even in my sleep was I able to get away from it, or away from him. Every time I fell asleep, I dreamed of him rejecting me over and over again. He haunted me every time I closed my eyes.I hear a whimper again as he snuggles closer, and I finally force myself to open my eyes. When my eyes open, I'm met with a head full of strawberry blonde hair. The Omega has been my constant companion. He refuses to leave me alone and tries his hardest to make me
Adrian's POV I'm not strong enough to return to training yet, but at least I'm not stuck in bed all day. It's been 6 days since I was rejected, and my strength is finally returning. The doctor is surprised I'm already up and about. Most people can't drag themselves out of their room for at least two weeks. I'm not an Alpha, but I am a Beta—and a strong one at that. On the training field, I'm at the top of my class and undefeated. I think my strength and high position as the next in line Beta is helping my body heal and get over the rejection faster, even though the doc doesn't think so. He seems to think no matter how high-ranked you are or how strong you are, you'll still be down for a minimum of two weeks. He's perplexed by how fast I'm healing, but I say the old man isn't giving me credit. I've wiped the floor with Nikolai's ass on more than one occasion, although he got the best of me the other times. I'm trying to read everything I've missed, but these two loudmouths beside me
Adrian's POV The cold winter air rushes against my face as I sprint through the woods. I feel Max wanting to shift, but I don't want him to—not yet. He's still weak from the rejection. I took a hit from it, but my wolf took a bigger hit. It's why it takes us so long to heal from a rejection.Our beautifully designed fast werewolf healing is done by our wolf. They have the ability to heal our bodies incredibly fast. The higher the rank, the faster you heal. The lower the rank, the slower you heal. What would normally take a human days or weeks to heal will take us hours or days. Rejection hurts our wolf more than it hurts us. It takes them a long time to recover from losing a part of their soul. A mate isn't just anyone; it's your soulmate. It's a person born with a piece of your soul, and when you're together, your soul is complete as you become one. It's the reason mates are stronger together, but it's also the reason it affects us so much when rejected. Max is still healing, and
Alaric's POVI always enjoyed fucking with him. Adrian was too easy to rile up. It hardly took anything to piss him off and get him to fight me. That little shit always gave me a run for my money. I would never tell him, but he's a good fighter. He gave me a challenge instead of backing down like everyone else. At first, I hated it. The audacity of that little Beta talking back to me, standing his ground, and stepping up to me pissed me off like nothing else. But then I grew to love it. I loved the challenge, and so did my wolf, a little too much. Zion looked at Adrian like a game of chase. Nothing excites an Alpha more than chasing someone, and he sure puts up a fight during that figurative game of chase… I think that's the reason my wolf fell for him. I didn't realize it until it was too late, and by then, my wolf was in love.I never imagined my stupid wolf would fall for the enemy. It frustrated me beyond belief. The only way to get rid of those frustrations was to take it out on
Adrian's POV Slowly, I wake up, and my body feels stiff and heavy, like a weight is pressing down against me. I blink my eyes open, look down, and I see bleach-blonde hair on my chest causing my heart to stop. ‘What is he doing here?’It takes a moment for the shock to wear off enough for me to breathe again. I take a shaky breath in as I look at him lying with his head on my chest and my left arm draped over his neck. His eyes are closed, and his lips are parted. His breaths are deep and even; he's asleep.The asshole that has been the cause of my suffering looks so fucking handsome, and I hate it. Why does he have to look so good? He looks so peaceful, and for the first time, he doesn't look like an asshole. I feel Max waking from his slumber to look at him, urging me to touch him. He wants him… Even after the bastard broke our heart and threw the bond away like we were nothing… He still wants him. He still thinks this asshole is his. His desire to touch him and my desire to touch
Third Person's POV Skylar slowly walked through the training field with his right arm hooked with Weston's. They slowly strolled through the large field where the center was covered with mats for sparring and the outer edge was unfinished. The conversation between them was light and sweet. Weston was persistent in finding out everything there was to know about his mate. The Omega was timid and blushed as he answered simple questions. His favorite color was easy to answer, but his favorite dessert was a hard one. There were too many sweets he loved, and he couldn't choose just one. The way his eyebrows drew together as he struggled to come up with an answer made Weston laugh and pull him closer, causing warmth to spread through the Omega's chest. Art watched as they walked off. He turned his attention to Nikolai when the young Alpha walked past him. It was like dangling a carrot in front of a horse. The Alpha's eyes were on Nikolai in an instant, and he turned to watch him. He a
Third Person's POV The day is warmer than usual, and the sun sits high in the sky, beating down on Nikolai as he struggles to keep up with Leonard. The man's a beast, and he knows how to fight too well. Nikolai grunts when his feet are kicked out from under him, and his back slams against the ground. In an instant, Leonard's knee is against his chest, his left hand is around his throat, and his right is cocked back for a kill shot. “How do you expect to be my Alpha, if you can't last more than 3 minutes with me?” Leonard said before releasing the young Alpha's throat. Nikolai rolled onto his hands and knees, coughing. His back was killing him, and he was hot. He pulled himself to his feet and growled as he tore his shirt off and threw it to the side. Leonard chuckled as he took his position on the mat. “ Is that supposed to help you?” The commander teased, and Nikolai rolled his eyes.“I don't know, maybe it will,” Nikolai said before mumbling under his breath, complaining how hot
Third person's POV The Alpha lay with his head propped up, resting on his hand. His fingers trail his Beta's beautiful face, loving the way his light brown skin looks as the morning sun shines on him. He loved the beautiful sight that lay beside him in his arms. He smiled in satisfaction and pulled his warm body closer to him. So many thoughts race through Alaric's head as he watches his mate slowly wake up. When Adrian is lying in his arms, his fears and internal battle disappear. The only thing on his mind, is his beautiful Beta, who lies naked beside him, legs tangled, bodies flush together The Alpha's lips tug up when Adrian hums, licks his lips, and begins searching for him with his face. The Alpha's heart swells when Adrian instinctively senses his face hovering above his, and his head lifts off the pillow, briefly connecting their lips before his head drops back to the pillow.The Alpha smile widens when Adrian wraps his arms tightly around him and hums, pulling him closer a
Skylar's POVI watched him cook as he talked to me. I couldn't take my eyes off of him as I sat at the counter. He knows my biggest secret, and he's not going to walk away or spread the word and tell everyone he knows. He's accepting me, even though I'm different…I'm a sucker for his scrambled eggs and cheese, but it's been awhile since I've had a sunny side up egg. Weston placed a plate in front of me as he sat down beside me with his own. I licked my lips when I saw how perfectly seasoned they were with salt and pepper. The toast was perfect! Not too light and not too dark, and the bacon was crispy. It was a perfect breakfast! I licked my lips as I grabbed my toast. Weston laughed when I dove in with my toast and murdered the yolk, wiggling the toast into it until it broke, and then proceeded to soak my toast with all the gooey substance. “Man, that was some determination!” Weston said while laughing. “What?” I asked before shoving the soaked toast into my mouth. “The way you
Skyler's POV I wake up more warm and comfortable than I've ever been. I nuzzle in against the warmth, and I feel something move along my back. That's when I feel it, tingles dancing everywhere. It was like they waited until I was conscious enough to come to life. It's not every day I wake up on top of him. My heart skipped, and my pulse quickened. I feel his chest rising and falling with each breath he takes. I could hear his heart beating as his fingers soothingly caressed my back. My stomach fluttered when I felt him move and kiss my forehead. His finger gently gripped my chin and lifted my head until our eyes met. When they did, my stomach fluttered again. He had a soft smile and hummed as his eyes swept over my face. “Hmmm… Good morning, beautiful,” He said, and I swooned. Beautiful? Me? Those two words don't go together, but somehow he made me feel like they do. His smile widened as he touched my cheek while looking at it. I knew he could see I was blushing, which only cau
Third Person's POV Nikolai was relieved that Arthur returned to his normal self once they were in the car. He sat in the center of the backseat, leaned forward, and nearly placed himself in the front seat between Victor and Leo, where he proceeded to talk their ears off, amusing no one but the Omega in Victor's arms.Once they passed the front gate, they rolled their windows down and drove through the territory slowly, trying to pick up the slightest scent of rogues. Thankfully, the air smelled clean of rogues. The only thing they could smell was the residual stench from burning the bodies.Once Leo parked the car, Arthur quickly exited the car, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared to run a lap around the packhouse. “Holy shit! He's fucking fast!” “Nikolai!” Victor scolded. “What?”“I know you're old enough to cuss, but ease up on it in front of me. I'm your father! Show some respect!” Victor said firmly, and Nikolai dropped his head.“I'm sorry, Father!”“Apology accepted! L
Third Person's POV The evening was winding down, and the only packs remaining at Arthur's were Victor's and Alpha Merle's. Merle is a quiet Alpha who sticks to himself. His pack is located at the farthest Northwest end of the peninsula. It's the most rural part of the peninsula, tends to be the coldest, and gets the most snow, making it the least desirable area to build a pack. Because of this, Merle doesn't have much of a threat, especially since no other packs are near him. He has no allies, but not because he was refused. It was rather because he hadn't requested one, and the few people who had reached out to him, he turned down. He doesn't attend any of the events, such as mating ceremonies. The only things he attends are the mandatory Alpha convention and the annual celebration. To say everyone was surprised to see Merle attend Arthur's party would be an understatement. It wasn't mandatory, and he didn’t bring all his unmated members, which would have explained why he was the
Third Person's POV “Shit!” Weston cursed as he jumped to his feet, pulling Skyler with him. The Delta turned and took Skyler's face into his hands.“Run as fast as you can, and don't look back! Don't stop until you're in our room.” Weston said, dropping his hands and glancing back at the rapidly approaching threat. He looks back at his terrified Omega, whose eyes are filled with tears. “NOW! RUN!” Weston yelled before turning and shifting in one fluid motion. Knox snarled as he bolted forward, charging the enemies as he pushed against his Alpha's link. He was met with an empty link, reminding him that the Alpha, the Commander, and a good portion of their pack were gone, visiting Arthur's pack for his big party.Weston pushes on the Beta's link, and Joseph quickly opens it.Three hundred feet away, where Skyler stood on the blanket, he was horrified when he watched his mate run toward danger. His feet are rooted in place, unable to move. He wants to obey his mate but doesn't want to
Third person's POV The day was exceptionally warm for early spring in Michigan's upper peninsula. There was hardly a cloud in the sky and nearly no wind. When the wind did blow, it was light and surprisingly warm. The sun was set high in the sky, shining down on his light tan skin, which looked like it'd been kissed by the Sun. His eyes sparkled as he grabbed a grape and popped it in his mouth. Skyler intensely watched Weston remove a block from the tower. He covered his eyes when the tower wobbled. When he didn't hear it fall, he peeked through his fingers as his mate successfully placed the wooden block on top. “Haha! Yes! Look at those skills!” Weston said excitedly. Skyler smiled at Weston but frowned when he realized it was his turn. The Jenga tower was taller than ever and became more unstable with each piece moved. Skyler pulled his lip between his teeth as he gently touched each piece, searching for the loosest one. He found one and held his breath as he slowly pushed it t