Jake POV The dinner was a party. Guests were invited. Though only a handful. All of them, close friends of the family. I knew everyone except the male sticking near Jet Chase. Pack members wouldn't take it well that Jane was conceived at a time when Rudy should've been impregnating his own Luna.
"Miss Chase," the male said with eyes moving from me to Jane. "Having a nice time? You made another friend, I see." "Oh, I've known Jake before today," Jane replied quickly. He offered his hand. "Tim Attwood, Alpha heir of the Mountain Creek." "Beta Jake of the Forest Moon," I took his hand
Jake POV "Yeah, the exact same fur," I repeated. "That's cool," Nick's said, eyes moving over his mate. "I guess." Then he reached out and smoothed the fur on Sara’s head. I reminded myself that soon, I would know the pleasure of doing the same to Jane. The Young Luna purred, her eyes falling
"Actually, they're the homemakers among us. The gatherers in the olden days. But these days, they're our nurses, cooks and caregivers and landscapers, etcetera. All of those professions that require gentleness and... care." "Wow, a very organized species, indeed," Jane laughed. "Dora mentioned that
Jake POV I was careless, damn it! This type of scenario was the reason wolves like me preferred human girls for casual flings. They were far less demanding and had pride. They understood self-respect. If you didn't return their calls, they took the hint and never bothered you again. She-wolves we
"Petal," I began to explain. "She's uhm... part of my past." Rather than anger like last time, my mate was hurt. Which seemed more difficult to deal with. "You two can do the mind talk?" She asked breathlessly. "Isn't that supposed to be among people with whom you're very close." "If you sleep w
Jane POV It felt like I'd been gone for years even though I was only away for a few days. The town felt different, though I knew it was me who had changed. My mom was thrilled that I was back. Her pride made her hid it well but I could sense it. Things were awkward between us. After everything, I
"Jane." It was Avery. "Sergeant, you're back," I said. Someone was with him. A girl I'd met before. Jake's little sister. I remembered her well. "How are you? Uncle Jerry told me something..." He trailed off as his eyes moved about, noting Nasir and Aya first, then Jake who stood leaning confi