Ruby. I wanted to ask him where he was all night but decided against it last minute. It wasn't any of my business. I stepped into my room, and I was shocked to see Jasper shirtless. " Good morning, Ruby," he said respectfully. My eyes went from him to what he was doing. " I noticed you were uncomfortable eating on the floor, so I made you a table and chair. I had to rush to build it after work. That was why I didn't come home. I hope you can manage it," He said and gently excused himself. He did not wait for me to give him a response. I walked to the table and chair, and it was beautiful. It did not seem like rushed work. I sat on it, and the cushion was right for my butt and back and I heard myself purr in it. Our dining chairs weren't this good. Jasper was good at his work. I wanted to thank him for it but decided against it last minute. It was his fault that I was in this predicament. I could never thank him for anything, That much I was aware of. I stood up and decided to showe
Ruby. Rachael and I left Moe's and took a cab to a motel. Jasper losing his job because of my lie got to me. I had told that lie in the first place so my family would be lenient. I did not expect Jasper to show up and my father to behave as he did. The lie was okay when Jasper was anonymous, but I could not have his destruction on my conscience. I needed to grow up and be a big girl. Taking responsibility for my mistake was the first step. I knew I couldn't get close to my father to tell him the truth, and even if I did, he would bury it and go with the lie to protect his image, position and family name. The only way I could clear Jasper's name was to confess the truth publicly. When Racheal figured out what I intended to do, she tried to talk me out of it, but my mind was made up. It was over for me already. " Please, let me clear his name. I cannot have this on my conscience. Besides, he supports both of us, and he has been nothing but kind since he took me home, giving me my s
Jasper I could not believe the mess that my wolf, Leon, got me into. I knew he was lonely and wanted a mate but at what cost? Claiming Ruby the way he did was wrong. When I found out what happened, I was furious at myself for getting too drunk to control my wolf. Ruby was angry and bitter; I wasn't mad at her for lying against me. I deserved worse. I had ruined her life completely. She was daddy's little princess, and I had torn her away from her home, her family, her pack, and her friends and ruined her future. I hated myself for it. How will I ever redeem myself for what I did? I knew Ruby was hurting; I could feel every bit of it. We were now connected, after all. I did not know she was promised to anyone. Had I known, I wouldn't have gotten drunk with her. I don't do one night stands, but Ruby was exceptional. When I saw her number, I didn't hesitate to copy it to my phone. I called her to ask her if we could go out sometime. I was not expecting the reaction I got. I was sorry.
Ruby Two months passed, and Jasper avoided me. He would make breakfast in the morning and leave before I got out. He made sure there was food for me to eat in the afternoon and night. My phone subscription was renewed, and when I called the company, hoping it was my father or brother that paid for it, I learned it was Jasper. I began to suspect he might be seeing someone, which was why he made himself scarce. I had tried to get work in town, but no one wanted to hire me. I was Labeled a liar and a wolf without honour. Talking to Racheal on the phone was my pastime. I was dying inside, and I did not know how to help myself. I would often shift and run in the woods. I was careful not to get caught. It helped my wolf remain sane. When I wasn't talking to Racheal, I would talk to myself. I was very lonely. I was still mad at Jasper for what he did, but as things were, he was the only human contact I would have. I felt it was best we talked things through and tried to be civil among ours
Ruby. Another Two Months Later. The living room became my favourite spot. I often watched television to catch up with what was going on in town. Racheal had started becoming hard to reach, and I figured that someone or some people had begun to replace me. It had been three weeks since we spoke, and she was still yet to return my call. I decided not to try her number again and give her space. As things were, I was holding on too tight. Our status had changed. I was a packless wolf mated to a rogue who lived on the outskirts of town and was poor. My dream of leaving the rogue town could not be realised because I couldn't get a job. I was hopeless. I had stopped fighting my situation and accepted it. Jasper's absence was bearable when I had Racheal to speak to on the phone, but now it was just me. I could not talk to Kira because all she wanted was Jasper, so I was by myself. I didn't blame her. He was an alpha, and he had claimed us. Alphas had that effect on other wolves. They did
Jasper. I thought if I gave Ruby some space, she would be less angry and might warm up to me a bit. I felt she had been cooped up indoors for too long and had made reservations for us at a fancy restaurant in Moon pack close to our home. It was meant to be a surprise, and Cindy came through. The plan was simple. Cindy would visit, linger and leave during dinner time. I would then use it as an excuse not to cook and take her out. I was looking forward to taking Ruby out, but her response was painful. She did not want to be seen with me. I returned to the garage quietly and lay on the air mattress I bought. Ruby wore turtlenecks and scarves to hide my mark. She was either angry or ashamed of me. I didn't know what else to do. Cindy said I should make the apartment more homely, and it might work, but I doubted it. I doubted Ruby would ever forgive me and move past my mistake. I had claimed her, and she was now my mate, but I was lonelier than I had ever been. My wolf wanted her, and
Ruby I was grateful for our connection for the first time. I stole glances at Jasper when I felt he wasn't looking. His black wolf was huge. I was glad he didn't fight my father and brother. He would have killed them easily. His wolf was a superior breed. Randolph's wolf had nothing on him, yet he was a loner. Jasper could easily challenge any alpha and take over their pack, yet he chose to be alone. After what I had seen, I began to suspect he was packless out of choice and not circumstances. " Jasper," I said, and he looked at me with his brown eyes. I could see the worry in them. I knew he was bracing himself up for me to say something hurtful, but I wasn't going to do that. I was just curious. "What is your last name?" I asked him and his eyes darkened a bit. I had touched on a sensitive topic. " I do not mean to offend you, but since I can't go by my father's name anymore, and you have claimed me, I think it is only logical I bear your name," I said, and he sighed. "I do
Ruby. I wanted to pounce on Jasper. He had succeeded in getting me all worked up, and now I needed him, but he did not feel it was the right moment. This was the part I wished I had sex toys. I took several deep breaths and nodded. " I am sorry, Ruby, but I want us to have something deep," He said, and I nodded. "It is okay," I lied, but deep down, it wasn't. I wanted him to ease the ache between my legs. He walked to me and kissed me on the forehead, and then he breathed in my scent and crashed his lips against mine again. He trapped me against the wall and sucked on his mark on my neck. I moaned deeply. I was trying to control myself, but my body was coming apart. I would give him anything at that moment. He had both the bond and Alpha hold on me. Jasper surprised me and slipped his hand into the front of my pants. I moaned in anticipation, spreading my legs apart to give him access. I wanted it. I wanted him. " You are so wet, Ruby," He whispered in my ear with his deep vo
Jasper THREE WEEKS LATER Donald and Bryce were judged and sentenced to death. They had brought danger upon the people they were to protect for personal gains. If it weren't for them, Tammy would not have gained ground and visited so much evil upon our people. To think the bastard called for a meeting in Brooksbridge and tried to strip me of my authority and rank because I refused to fight Tammy alone. Looking back on that day, I now understood why he wanted me and Randolph to provide all the warriors to help fight and rescue the captives. He wanted to weaken my defence and force me to leave my home bare so that Tammy could come and wipe out my family just as she tried to. What they did not expect was for us to find Petra. They also underestimated my Luna, which ended up being a big mistake on their part. The goddess had helped us where Petra was concerned because I saw the effect of her powers. It was strange. Apparently, her mother's bloodline had weird abilities. I wondered how he
Jasper. The nurses interrupted my sleep. It was nine in the morning, and I knew I should be up, but I guess the stress had worn me out entirely and caused me to sleep longer than I would have. I was still a bit sleepy, but I had to prepare for the day and excuse the nurses. They had come to clean Ruby up and dress her wounds again. This would be our routine until she can clean herself up. I exited the bathroom and saw the nurses using a wet towel and clean water to clean her skin. Ruby smiled at me. "I feel like a baby, Darling," she said, making light of the situation, and I smiled at her, but I knew my smile did not touch my eyes. Until Tammy felt the pain. I would not rest. I kissed Ruby and; left the room. Ian, Brian, Kevin, Randolph, Abel, Maxwell and Raymond were waiting for me in the office. Linda was there too and wondered what she was doing there. It was clear the men were eager to question the bitches we had tied up. As for Ian, I knew his beef was with Nala and David. I w
Jasper. The route we took was bumpy, but it was the shortest route. The fact that the phone network was nonexistent on that route made me mad. Apparently, Tammy had another willing informant in Brooksbridge. Nala said it was a woman, but she did not know her name. I wondered who it might be. Whoever it was, had just endangered the lives of my family and friends. There weren't serious warriors in Brooksbrige, meaning Tammy would have it easy. The only thing that made me relax and calm was that Ruby had answered the call, and she seemed alright. I bet Tammy did not expect we would be able to use a shortcut home. I urged the driver to move faster and the ones behind to follow quickly. Randolph and Kevin were nervous. Abel and Maxwell were worried too. We all had stakes in Brooksbridge. It wasn't an easy wait. We finally arrived, and the sight of the destruction at the entrance of Brooksbridge put my heart in my mouth. I called Ruby, and her phone was switched off. Randolph called Rachea
Ruby. I was nervous about the mission, but I knew it was necessary. There was no point worrying about it. The ace wolf menace had become an issue. I remembered the women at the camp and their various towns that had been attacked by the ace wolves. I knew if we continued to allow Petra and her cohorts to expand, our country would become a war zone like Nirvana. None of us wanted that. We had children, and it was vital for them to live in a safe and peaceful country. The numbing medication Doctor Marvin injected in my wrist had worn off, and I could feel the pain. Because it was silver, we were healing slowly. Shifting wasn't advisable until our wrists were healed completely, indicating that our body had expelled the poison. I cursed at Gamma David and Nala and hoped they catch them. It would have been great if Ian had followed uncle Abel so he could deal with both of them because I saw the pain of her betrayal in his eyes. But the arrangement was okay. As long as there are results, i
Jasper Petra ushered us into her apartment, and I was very uncomfortable. There was no way I could fight and kill a teenager; it was just all wrong. "How did you find me?" She asked, opening a mini fridge and bringing out some sodas. She offered us seats, served us and sat on a couch in the living area. "Not important. What I want to know is why you are doing this?" I asked her, and she smiled a bit, and then her smile dropped. She looked at the three of us as if we were beneath her, then she shrugged and sighed. "Half-breeds," she sneered, and I did not know how to respond. It honestly felt weird. "Why are you stressing yourself, Alpha?" she asked, and I frowned at her. "There was a time we ruled. We did not have to bow to the council or the inferior wolves. We owned and controlled everything. Now we have to hide in the shadows for fear of death," She said, and I wondered who had been schooling her. "Who told you all of this?" I asked. "Come to Nirvana, Alpha, and you will se
Jasper. The doctor came as scheduled to help Ruby, Racheal, and Cindy remove the bracelets Tammy embedded in their skins. Although Ruby urged us to leave already, I wanted to be sure she would be able to access her wolf while I was away. Besides, the original plan was to wait and have it removed before we left for our mission. Now that we would have to leave them behind, I still had to be sure that the silver would be taken out. Our new doctor, Marvin, was the one in attendance. He seemed a bit nervous about examining Ruby's hands, I told him to relax. This was the first time he would attend to the Luna, and my presence wasn't helping either, but I couldn't help it. I had to know. I wasn't the only one present; Randolph and Kevin were there too. Randolph was mad about Tammy's precautions against our mates, especially Racheal. She was very harmless even with her wolves, yet they still clamped the silver on them. It was advantageous because it made them depend on their brains instead o
Jasper. I did not expect the alphas and hunters to respond the way they did when I reached out to them about ending the ace wolves' terror. We did not tell them our mates were back yet, nor did we disclose the factual information, but they appreciated the plan of attacking a hideout. We intended to strip them of all communication devices when they arrive to avoid information leakage. I had thought Bryce's decree would work against Randolph and me, but I was wrong. It seemed everyone just wanted to end the nightmare the ace wolves brought us. As things were, we all had the same stakes. There was no doubt he was loyal. Ian walked into my office, cleaned up and was ready to lead a fight, and I smiled at him. He told me about what Tammy requested of him, and I was proud that he did not give them a hint about Ruby's arrival. They had denied him from speaking to Nala the following evening, and he had pretended to be frantic. There was a possibility they had caught on, or they were tryin
Ian. Nala had hurt me so many times, but this was the worst. Joining forces with the enemy to work against my brother was the height of things. Jasper did not have to take us in, he did not have to give me a rank, and he did not have to help, yet he did. What more did she want? We belonged to a pack, and I was the third most important wolf there. Yet she felt it wasn't enough. She gave me hell for not challenging an Alpha and taking over a pack, and then I hear she is screwing a Gamma. The woman was a confused bitch. I honestly loved her. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. I saw all her destructive behaviours, but I overlooked them because I knew I could deal with them. I knew she made passes at Jasper and his friends, but I also knew they wouldn't spare her a glance. She wasn't as attractive as she thought, and they had beautiful mates they were devoted to. Above all, they respect the fact that she was with me. I had just met Jasper, but I loved my little brother compl
Jasper. Ian growled and howled for a bit while holding his son. His soul was pained. His wolf was enraged. I knew Nala was a bitch, but I did not realise the extent of her wickedness until now. We had spent a lot of energy looking for that bitch. She had spoken to him at night, lying about her situation. Ian had felt guilty for her predicament. How could we have guessed that she was in on it? Warming another man's bed and plotting against all of us. What would drive her to do such a thing? I went to console Ian. Uncle Abel and I patted him slowly. "Good riddance. Glad you got your baby. Do not let it get to you." Abel told him, and Ian was calming down. "That woman was no good, Ian. She had tried to fuck all of us here while pregnant. She never loved you. You were just a tool for her." Kevin said. "She likes to bully people, Ian, and you afforded her that luxury; the moment she knew she couldn't bully anyone here, she got apprehensive," Cindy told him. "You should see her at the