Tyler’s POVOnce we stopped at the border I could see that a war was going on. There were bodies on the ground and the earth was scorched. Werewolves were fighting witches left and right but being taken down easily by their violent blasts of power. If you have ever seen a power box explode and light up the sky that is what it looked like. I scanned the horrific scene frantically. I didn’t see Emery anywhere. I jumped out of the truck without a second to explain and ran towards the chaos. Dalton was hot on my heels, yelling at me to stop but I didn’t care. My best friend was out there somewhere and Maxine had gotten the jump on us., “Tyler! Stop!” He screamed at me. I whipped my head around to see him tearing his shirt off and I screamed back, “No! I have to find Emery!” I continued my sprint until I tripped over someone and landed flat on my chest with a loud thump. I quickly regained my footing and went to take off when I heard my name, “Tyler.” I turned around and it was
Tyler’s POVI watched as Dalton walked through the front door of the pack house. His face was tired and his shoulders hung. He had executed Maxine and Doctor Winder this morning and then we had all helped with tending to the hurt pack members. I didn’t go with him to see them be executed. I couldn’t bring myself to do it even though she had tried to kill me, my family, and Dalton multiple times. I just didn’t want to look her in the eyes as he took her life. I was sitting at the kitchen bar when he walked in. He eyed me and made a straight path to me. When he approached he turned my chair toward him and picked me up by my waist and held me tight to him as I wrapped my legs around his waist. He has hugged me and loved on me multiple times but this was different. Dalton was known around the world for his cruelty but no one but his family, friends, and I knew this side of him. What he has been through lately and what he had to do this morning had upset him and exhausted him, “You okay, Ho
Alpha Dalton’s POV:8 MONTHS LATER:I looked over at my beautiful Luna and smiled. As a man we are taught not to show emotion, but with her standing by my side in all white, I couldn’t help but get a little teary eyed. My dreams have all come true in the matter of a year. I have never been as happy as I am now. We decided to wait for children after her little scare, but then that all went out the window when just a few short weeks later two pink lines popped up. I decided right then and there to make her my wife. I was going to do it anyway but what better way to surprise my momma than with a wedding and a baby. Tyler was upset at first because it wasn’t in her plans and I totally understood that. It’s her body and I told her that whatever decision she wanted to make that I would back her up entirely. Now she is standing next to me in a beautiful flowing white gown with little rose petals sewn into the train. Her hair is down and curled beautifully and light makeup covers her face. Her
I had just entered the station and sat down to enjoy my cup of coffee and popped in my ear buds when Sergeant Combs came up to my desk, “LaFlamme, look alive.” I sat straight up and my coffee took a dive off my lap and landed square on the Sargent’s perfectly shined boots. I heaved a shaky sigh and slowly looked up to see his grey eyes lower to his shoes. “Shit! Serg, I am so sorry. I didn’t sleep well after the late call I had last night and I was just restin’ my eyes. It won’t happen again, sir.” At this point I was standing directly in front of him with my hands behind my back and the sound of thunder and rain still in my ear buds. I quickly reached up and snatched them out of my ears. I am a total dunce sometimes, I swear. Sergeant Combs eyes scanned me from my boots to my hair. No doubt taking in my exhausted state, “It’s alright Tyler, I was just messin’ with ya, but now I realize I shoulda let you rest a little bit.” His eyes went back to his boots and I cleared my throat, “I w
We were halfway there when I looked over at Emery who was as silent as a church mouse. This wasn’t like him and I could smell the nervousness rolling off of him. “Hey man, what’s got you so damn quiet?” I nudged him with my elbow. He blinked a few times as his brown eyes scanned the road and both hands gripping the wheel so tight I could see the white in his knuckles, “I’m just a little tense after seeing those pictures. We have seen some pretty nasty shit, dude, but that was,” he stopped and shook his head, “fucked.” I turned back to the road and the images of the body flashed in my head. I shivered, “Yeah, it definitely makes you wonder what the hell are really in these woods.” I looked to my right and my eyes followed the green abyss of trees and foliage that surrounded us. Since we were kids we had heard all the horror stories about the Appalachian monsters that roamed our woods. Like I said before, most of it was to keep us out of the woods. I wondered why though, what did the ol
Alpha Dalton’s POVMy whole body aches as I sit up in bed. I heard Nicklaus come through the mind link, “Dalton, there is an issue over near the lake. We need you ASAP.” He sounded worried which was not super unusual the case for my beta. Nick was a beast and that’s why I had chosen him to be my right hand man, but he stressed hisself out way too much. We had been through many battles and seen the world together. I trusted his instincts more than anyone. If he was worried then something was definitely up. I scrubbed a hand over my face and pulled the blanket off of me. “I’ll be there in a few. Is it extremely urgent?” I walked over to the bathroom and flipped on the light. I stared at myself in the large mirror and hissed. I really needed to quit drinking and start sleeping more. Being an Alpha is hard work, but being the Alpha of the biggest pack in the world is harder, Rosewood Pack. We may sound dainty, but we were known for our harshness. Nick came through again, “Yes, Alpha. There
Alpha Daltons POVI was running so hard and the anger inside me was so consuming that I missed the trail to Green Cove. I circled back and ran down the trail where I saw my Beta and Gamma sitting on the lake bank behind some large bushes. I skidded to a halt right next to them and lowered myself on to my haunches. “Hey y’all, someone left me another jar on the damn porch again this morning so excuse me if I’m a little late.” Nick growled low and mind linked the both of us, “These mother fuckers are gonna keep on with us and there gonna be a blood bath on their hands.” I huffed in agreement. I kept my eyes trained on the bank of the other side of the lake. I saw the park rangers, forensic teams, and deputies surrounding the body. “I really think they want to expose us. It’s smarter if we wait them out. We are lethal to their kind and they know that. I also think that jack ass Mayor Argent is behind all this.” My gamma Connelly was speaking nothing but the truth. Argent had been trying t
Tyler’s POVWe had just left the crime scene and my whole body was screaming for a shower after seeing that horrendous sight. The poor girl was mangled so bad we had no clue who she was. Aside from her eyes being gouged out, every single one of her teeth was missing. A few years back I had been to a crime scene where the person’s teeth were missing and it was discovered that people who do this do not want you to be able to identify the body in any way possible. It made me cringe just thinking about it. This time on the way out of the state park I was driving and all I could think about was that poorly mangled girl and that I could feel eyes on me the whole entire time. I mean, the game warden and forensic team was staring Emery and I down because they had heard about us before, but this was different. I swear I could feel someone watching me from a distance. I didn’t feel in danger, but I knew I was being watched carefully and that thought freaked me the hell out. Emery was still bein
Alpha Dalton’s POV:8 MONTHS LATER:I looked over at my beautiful Luna and smiled. As a man we are taught not to show emotion, but with her standing by my side in all white, I couldn’t help but get a little teary eyed. My dreams have all come true in the matter of a year. I have never been as happy as I am now. We decided to wait for children after her little scare, but then that all went out the window when just a few short weeks later two pink lines popped up. I decided right then and there to make her my wife. I was going to do it anyway but what better way to surprise my momma than with a wedding and a baby. Tyler was upset at first because it wasn’t in her plans and I totally understood that. It’s her body and I told her that whatever decision she wanted to make that I would back her up entirely. Now she is standing next to me in a beautiful flowing white gown with little rose petals sewn into the train. Her hair is down and curled beautifully and light makeup covers her face. Her
Tyler’s POVI watched as Dalton walked through the front door of the pack house. His face was tired and his shoulders hung. He had executed Maxine and Doctor Winder this morning and then we had all helped with tending to the hurt pack members. I didn’t go with him to see them be executed. I couldn’t bring myself to do it even though she had tried to kill me, my family, and Dalton multiple times. I just didn’t want to look her in the eyes as he took her life. I was sitting at the kitchen bar when he walked in. He eyed me and made a straight path to me. When he approached he turned my chair toward him and picked me up by my waist and held me tight to him as I wrapped my legs around his waist. He has hugged me and loved on me multiple times but this was different. Dalton was known around the world for his cruelty but no one but his family, friends, and I knew this side of him. What he has been through lately and what he had to do this morning had upset him and exhausted him, “You okay, Ho
Tyler’s POVOnce we stopped at the border I could see that a war was going on. There were bodies on the ground and the earth was scorched. Werewolves were fighting witches left and right but being taken down easily by their violent blasts of power. If you have ever seen a power box explode and light up the sky that is what it looked like. I scanned the horrific scene frantically. I didn’t see Emery anywhere. I jumped out of the truck without a second to explain and ran towards the chaos. Dalton was hot on my heels, yelling at me to stop but I didn’t care. My best friend was out there somewhere and Maxine had gotten the jump on us., “Tyler! Stop!” He screamed at me. I whipped my head around to see him tearing his shirt off and I screamed back, “No! I have to find Emery!” I continued my sprint until I tripped over someone and landed flat on my chest with a loud thump. I quickly regained my footing and went to take off when I heard my name, “Tyler.” I turned around and it was
Alpha Dalton’s POVHow could you protect a whole pack but yet only truly care for one person? Don’t get me wrong, I care for my pack but not as intensely as I care for Tyler. Nothing comes that close. I looked over at her as we drove to the prison. She was staring out the window and biting one of her nails. I have examined this woman on a stalker level so I know she is nervous when she does that. She would never really admit it though. One thing among a thousand other things I admired about Tyler was her sense of always trying to seem like she was fine. She made others feel calm even though she is probably freaking the fuck out. She turned toward me and gave a half smile but quickly looked back at the window, “She’s coming for me. Isn’t she?” I kept my eyes on the road and made sure my voice came out steady. I wasn’t going to sugar coat it for her. Tyler can handle just about anything you throw her way, “Yes, but I will try my hardest to prevent that.” I saw her shift out o
Alpha Dalton’s POVTyler had gone to the doctor this morning to figure out what was up with all the throwing up she did throughout the night. She was acting weird this morning when she left. I was just finishing up the approval on the design for Genevieve’s house. She decided after the battle that she would stay in the pack. Tyler’s parents went back home and so did her siblings. Tallon and Benny decided to finish out the year where they live and then move their families here. Tyler had been so excited when they said they were coming back. She hasn’t stopped talking about it. Thorn is staying with his parents for now and comes and goes when Tyler needs him. They are quickly becoming the siblings Thorn had always wanted them to be. Life felt complete here, but I was worried about Tyler. She keeps pushing herself to the limit with training and I think it has worn her down immensely. I sighed and rubbed my forehead as a knock sounded from my door. I quickly rubbed the tirednes
Tyler’s POV3weeks laterIt was 3 in the morning when I crept down the stairs to grab a glass of water. Dalton and I had just gotten back from a beach vacation a few days ago and I was so wound up from it still that I couldn’t sleep. I also had been nauseous all day. I rounded the stairs and padded my way into the kitchen with thoughts of Dalton and I making love on the beach in the middle of the night. My smiled quickly faded and was replaced with a mouth open scream when I saw Emery standing in the doorway leading out into the backyard. He quickly spun around and held his fists up and his eyes widened before an aggravated expression took over his face, “What the hell is wrong with you?! Why did you scream like that?” My hand went up to my chest as I heaved a deep breath and tried to calm my fast beating heart. I walked toward the fridge and whisper yelled at him, “What the hell are you doing standing in the dark like a creepy weirdo? I’m pretty sure I just p
Tyler’s POVWhy is it that every time I decide to take matters into my own stupid hands I end up knocked out cold? I have to start making better decisions. I squinted through one eye and immediately felt a sharp pain just above my right eyebrow as the light from the room blasted me. I decided that opening both my eyes would be best since I didn’t know where the fuck I was. I glanced around and the first thing that came into focus was my mom sweeping like a mad woman and cursing at my dad while he was watching some car show, “You could get up and help, you know? These men are so messy. Tyler isn’t tidy either so I know I’m going to be over here helping out the cleaning crew once a week. Is this a condom?” I snorted at my mom picking up a wrapper of some sorts and my dads head snapped over to me, “Tyler?” They both came running towards me as I winced and tried to sit up. I felt like I had been run over by a bus. I can’t remember much but I do remember killing him. I remember
Alpha Dalton’s POVAs I headed straight towards the devil incarnate with Thorn on my back I heard nothing but the pounding of my paws hitting the ground and the blood pumping through my veins. Argents eyes were anywhere but on me. He was scanning the field for someone and I know exactly who he was looking for, “Not a chance, asshole!” Knox growled in my head and gave me extra strength to move forward, “Dalton!” Thorn’s voice interrupted my thoughts as I got closer and closer to Argent. I looked to my side slightly and Thorn had his finger pointed to my right, “Tyler!” He yelled loud as I took a double take at my Luna on the back of one of my warriors. Fury was evident in her eyes and her arms were out stretched. Her body was literally in flames, but not burning the wolf she rode, “What the fuck, Tyler? What are you doing?! I told you to stay in the war room!” She turned toward me and even from across the field I could feel her every emotion, “This isn’t just your war, Dalto
Alpha Dalton’s POVThe crisp fall breeze entered my lungs as I stepped out on the field where the rogues will be at in just a matter of minutes. Tyler was tucked safely under my arm, but I knew she could not remain there. She would have to go and stay safely hidden in the war room in the prison. It was heavily guarded and no one was getting in there with our some kind of explosive. I looked down at her and she met my eyes with her mossy green stare. For a moment that is all I saw until the horn sounded. She frantically looked around then back at me. Her eyes searching for some kind of comfort, “Dalton, I-“ I stopped her words with a soft kiss and held her face close to mine. I leaned down and looked from her mouth to her eyes and smiled, “It’s all gonna be okay. You are going with Garrett and Shay,” I waved my two warriors over and they greeted Tyler with a sympathetic smile. They were mates. They knew the agony that Tyler and I felt, “They are going to escort you to the wa