I am stood in the meeting doing my best to follow what is being said, though I am having very little to do with it. I am here for back up is all. But I will not complain with being able to travel to a foreign country as a warrior. It was a privilege and I should be honoured for that. It is more than I had ever done in my old pack. And having gone over the plans and information, I doubt there would be trouble. I doubted that having heard the assignment brief, and having got here and spoken to the Alpha, I doubted it even less. He seems likes a sound guy. So friendly and kind. Getting on well with Knox too, and that had to be a good sign, and importantly he is saying he would have done the same as Jake did. So if he agrees with what Jake did, then we have got to be good, right?
His accent is funny as hell. But other than that, he is a decent guy. Friendly and seems to have accepted the reasons behind what happened to this psycho of a mate that Beta Jake had been fated. Fuck kno
I stand and witness everything that is happening in the office. The looks, the atmosphere...What the hell?! Luis’s mate was here… How bizarre. I stepped back slightly, watching them, their eyes as they met. Her eyes lit up the moment she saw him. And to be fair, despite him being popular with the ladies back at home, his eyes lit up equally as much when he saw her. That is what had been missing with Rose. I never got that reaction from her. The chemistry between the two is almost sizzling, it can be felt throughout the room despite the fact I have moved myself away from them. That is the mate bond at work. I have to say I think it is strong.That was never there for me. I was never blessed with a fully functioning mate bond. Or maybe it was A fully functioning mate I never got. Perhaps that is more the problem. I was never blessed with a fully functioning mate.I see a small smile forming on Luis’s lips, him trying to be friendly, I think. Qu
I can see Jake watching Luis and Alicia. He had a frown initially. I imagine this has to be hard to see. There was clearly an instant pull between the two of them. The matebond was evident instantly. That had to hurt Jake, it can only remind him that he had never been there with Rose. Having heard from Lilah how truly disastrous their first meeting had been, it was far from what everybody dreamed meeting their fated mate would be like. But as I stood and watched him I see a small smile appearing on his face.I lift his coffee from the tray on the table and walked over to him. “You ok J?” I ask.“Yeah, strangely” he says.I pass him his coffee. A little surprised at his answer, but at the same time glad he seemed a little more upbeat. Before going to pick up my own coffee. Alpha John and Beta Paul walked over to us.“Well, we may be losing a pack member to your pack Alpha.” Beta Paul grins. “Take her quick, she&rsq
I follow behind Alpha John as he strides down the corridor. This guy seems to walk with an air of confidence about him, does he not care we are about to go and break a family’s heart?‘We got this dude’ Knox mindlinks.‘They are going to hate us.’ I tell him.‘Ah well, no great loss. We leave in a couple days’ he winks.Dick.“I will drive us around to their home. They have a large house on the private estates off the pack.” Alpha John tells us.Ooohh fancy. Though this is a large country estate type pack, not like the packs we have back at home.“Thanks Alpha” Knox smiles in his direction.We followed him to his large land rover and climbed into the back seats while he gets into the driver’s seat.“I let him know we were on the way so they do know we are coming” Alpha John lets us know.“Oh, ok.” Knox says. “He m
“He is my Beta, but I think it is likely because he does a lot of work for the business. So there is a strong possibility it is from there” I told him.I cannot believe for one second Rose has mentioned Jake to her family, from everything she had said to Jake and the way she had acted when she moved across. The report also implied it was not known about that he was her mate. So I truly do not think that her father knows of Jake for any reason other than the connections to our business. He has represented me many times, so it is likely that.“Please take a seat” Mrs Cartwright says to us, motioning to the sofa opposite them. It looks so uncomfortable, but we do as we are asked. “I shall arrange some drinks and cakes”I watch as she stands and talks to the man who had walked us in here, so what she actually means is, she will get the hired help to go and sort some drinks and cakes for us. Oh how the other half live! Highly amusi
I am sat shaking having witnessed Knox tell them what had happened, or his toned down version of events. To try to make me sound better, I think. Clearly, Rose’s mother thinks I am the equivalent of Satan. Though the way she spoke to the Alpha she thought he wasn’t much better. I can definitely see where Rose got her attitude from.I feel the eyes of Rose’s father on me. I should say something. I know I should. I need to think of something…“Did you want her as your mate?” his voice interrupted my thoughts.“Yes, when we met, I was hopeful for the future. She clearly had other ideas, sir.” I tell him. “though she was quite secretive about that. It became apparent she only came to be with me because the businesses were failing and she felt there was no coming back. She saw me as a means of escape.” I tell him.He nods. “I did not know she had left.” He tells us. “Why would she k
I see Jake’s face drop at his words. And a sudden hatred for the man runs through me. He is not going to make him feel bad for this. Not any worse than he already does anyway.“Right if you cannot be civil when we chose to arrange the cremation of your daughter's body, and bring the ashes here for you. And then to travel over here ourselves to notify you of her death rather than to notify you by phone, then we will simply leave. And you know what, I am not interested in your business information now. It is evident to me that Rose inherited her attitude and her rudeness from both her parents from what I have seen in the short time I have been here and that makes it clear to me that no second chances are deserved. You are all as dishonest and foul as one another and I would not want to be working with you or any one of your family members. So good luck in trying to get that business back up and running because I will be warning my associates. Goodbye.” I say s
I had been listening for updates while helping out in the art store, and whilst around pack. I know I had been avoiding his mind links before he went because I was struggling coping with everything that had happened, not because of him, just because I struggle with violence, blood and aggression after the shit we went through in Crimson Night Pack before coming here.Seeing someone die in front of me and knowing it was because of me made it harder for me to accept. I don’t blame Jake, or Jaxx for that matter, they had saved my life. I just wish I hadn’t seen it happen, it had screwed with my mind so badly. It brought back memories I had tried so hard to lock away.Pushing Jake away was probably selfish of me. Esme had lectured me numerous times, telling me Jake had been in touch asking if I was ok. She had been telling me I was selfish for blocking him out. But I did not think I could help him the way he needed me to when it felt like I was falling apart ag
Knox was not taking any prisoners today! He had spoken so bluntly to Mr Cartwright and had shocked me. He had promised me he would be patient, be understanding. He even said he would look into offering them business advice. So what the hell had happened?! Because that was not being patient and understanding by any stretch of the imagination! Though Mr Cartright was fucking rude! But he had literally just found out his daughter had died. Of course he was going to hate me. He was going to blame me, and try to find a reason for it. Isnt that just normal? Maybe Knox had over reacted?I look to him, his jaw was clenched and his eyes staring straight ahead, fully focused. I know there is no point questioning him, or even asking him to go back on what he has said or done, because when he is looking like that he means business. He does not want to listen. He was annoyed. No, probably past annoyed. Nearer furious.Even Rose’s Mum had assumed I was sleeping with Ruby. I me
The wedding ceremony had gone as planned and now we were celebrating with our friends and family. Our pack members. Today could not have been more perfect. The sun was shining for us, and Ruby looked as happy as I felt as she danced with her sister and cousin and their children. She had our little boy Leo, in her arms, Esme had Jorge in her arms, and Lola had Dario and Xavier around her feet. Big smiles on all their faces.As our mates were enjoying themselves on the dancefloor, me and my friends were sat relaxing as the sun was setting, all enjoying the music, while drinking beer together, much as we had discussed earlier. A pack party was always a good time, and always good fun, time to spend with friends and family, good food, good music and drink. The kids all having time together with one another, running around being crazy together, while the parents all chilled out together too. Like we had done when we were their ages. It was a perfect way to spend time. And today it was even
1 year later I stood at the end of the aisle, where the wooden gazebo was in place, next to Knox, my best man, and Alpha. Today was the day I had been looking forward to. Not only would Ruby be my mate, but she would become my wife too. The sun was shining and the pack was beautifully decorated for our special day we had spent months organising. I had wanted everything to be perfect for my perfect mate. The perfect day to celebrate our love, our relationship, our fate. I looked to my friends Dan, Gabe, and Manny, all of whom stood by the side of Knox. All smiling at me as they wait with me for my mate. I had to have them with me for today. All four of them, my closest friends, are like brothers to me, so my wedding day would not be complete without them being involved. Gabe winks and nods his head as he sees me looking at him.'You all good?' he mind links.'Couldn't be better' I responded. 'Just ready to get today underway'Gabe grins ' Always so impatient aren't you, J?
“Well beautiful, now they have gone, are we going to get your things moved in?” I ask, desperate to have her moved in officially. “Haha, you waste no time, do you Guapo?” she chuckles, walking to the lounge having waved our friends off from the front door. They had stayed for a large portion of the morning and early afternoon. Nothing like taking up my quality time with my new mate! I would make my friends pay for that in training, they could be sure of that! Despite all my hints for them to leave once we had eaten the food they had brought with them, and we had caught them up with the new developments, they still chose to stay and chat, endless, boring chat… or that is what it felt like. Maybe that is because my mind was focused on other things - things like the fact I wanted to get my hands on my mate! And them being there was stopping that from happening. “Well, is there something wrong with me wanting my mate to move in?” I ask. “Just want her snuggled up in bed with m
“You guys are so perfect for each other, it is about time you got together, we have been saying this all along” Indie says, still in a high-pitched voice. God damn, I wish she would speak less loudly. She gives me a headache! How Dan is not deaf by now I do not know. “Well, seems fate had that planned for us.” Ruby said with a smile so beautiful, she was clearly overjoyed by this new development. “So you took her as a chosen mate after all?” Dan asks. Jake shakes his head. “See, that is a development you don’t all know. We happened to bump into each other yesterday. And well, there were signs of fated mates there… seems fate had decided that we would be second chance mates after all”. There is a look in his eyes that tells me he is emotional. I am not surprised! Second-chance mates are rare. But they had both been blessed with one. One that could not be more perfect for them either. And they both truly deserved this second chance at happiness. Indie squealed in deli
It was always fun to tease and joke around with Ruby, she was so easy to wind up, but that was irrelevant right now with her laid underneath me. I kissed her again before she had a chance to argue with me. Her lips surrender to mine, kissing me back, her tongue finding mine in an instant. Mmmm, I knew she couldn’t resist me… Her hand was roughly running through my hair, making me shiver as our kisses deepened. I let my hand wander down to her hips, gently beginning to explore with my fingers, teasing with them as I let them move to where I wanted to go… Boom Boom Boom. There was a heavy knocking at the door. Dammit! What the hell?! I pause what I am doing for a moment. “Maybe if we ignore them they will go away?” I whisper. Ruby smirks at me and nods, pulling me back to her for a kiss. Continuing our kisses, allowing our hands to begin to wander once more just as the banging at the door too continues. Boom Boom Boom. “Wakey Wakey Jakey Jakey!” I hear a voice that s
I woke up feeling so sleepy, I don’t think I slept last night. I stretched out in bed, not wanting to open my eyes, knowing once I did I would not be able to get back to sleep. I felt something touch my hip. And I froze. What the fuck was that?! My heart began to race. Whatever it was was still there… I balled my fist up and lashed out sleepily, whoever or whatever was in my fucking room would regret it! “Ooph Rubes!” I heard Jake's voice. And my heart drops, as I suddenly realised what I had done. Shit. I had forgotten. How terrible am I?! I quickly sit up, I’m most definitely awake now! “Oh Guapo, I am so sorry, are you ok?!” I look down at him, he is holding his face. Did I punch his face? “Was I that bad last night that I deserve a black eye?!” he chuckles. “Or is just that I kept you awake most of the night?” I blushed, not wanting to admit to him I had forgotten I was in his bed. Admit I had forgotten we had marked and mated one another. That makes
Woah… that was fucking mind-blowing! Literally… Every touch had felt amazing. I had thought of this moment for so long… Been wanting her for so long and the day had finally come, and it had been everything I had dreamt of and more… Every time we kissed, or touched, feeling myself inside of her… it truly was like we were meant to be. And then the moment we reached our peaks, I knew I didn't want to wait then, I had to mark her, my fangs had elongated, needing to bite her, give her my mark. I leant down and punctured the skin along the collar bone, where her neck meets it. The metallic taste of her blood hitting my tastebuds almost immediately, but it not being unpleasant. This was my mate. I was marking her! And I licked up the blood dripping on her skin, as she shivered at the contact. It added a whole other level of arousal. I truly don't think things could be more perfect. This girl had been made for me, of that I am certain. Then suddenly she was sinking her canines into
I have a feeling Jake was either unsure if this was what he wanted, or he was feeling a little more nervous than he wanted to let on. I was kind of hoping it was more the second of the two, which, in many ways, was quite sweet really. There is nothing wrong with being nervous. Hell, I am nervous. It has been a long time since I have been near a man. Well, the only man I had been near was Seb. And obviously, the quick fumble with Jake on Esme’s graduation. That has been my whole experience with men. So, far from vast. But I do find it incredibly sweet to think he may be a little on the nervous side about being with me, though the longer he took in the shower the more I was beginning to think it was more that he was simply beginning to question his whole decision. Until he came into the bedroom, half naked, still damp and a towel slung low around his hips. My poor eyes did not know where to look! So I avoided looking at all. I already have seen him in swim shorts at the lake and
After watching Gabe's display of horrendous spy action, (Oh he was so far from being the next James Bond!) and dragging Ruby inside the house, we had sat talking for all of five minutes or so and I could not wait a moment longer. I literally stood up and said to her “Now, do I get to take my mate to bed, Miss Ruby? I have been waiting for quite some time for this I can’t lie…” And I truly wasn’t lying, it was something I had wanted for a long time, since before we knew we were mates. The fact we hadn’t actually done anything, and we were going to do this for the first time, as mates, was kinda special, without a doubt. So, as much as I have cursed fate lately, it seems fate truly did have a plan for me and my Rubes all along. I just want to make sure this is special for her, perfect... Ruby reaches for my hand, a shy smile on her face, as she looks up at me through her long, dark lashes. I have waited so long for this moment, I truly want it to be perfect. Make her feel amazin