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Third Person's Atticus used his sensitive hearing as he made his way to the lake, making sure no one was following him. The closer he got, the antsier Draven became. He could feel Draven pushing against the surface, eager to be free. Knowing they were so close, goosebumps spread across Atticus' body and his eyes burned with flames as he became close to losing control of Draven. The beast wanted free, Atticus could feel him under his skin and the scent of Ash became stronger. "Jesus Draven, hold on! We can't risk it here, we could lose our mate!" Atticus scolded when he felt Draven getting ready to shift. Atticus immediately felt Draven back off and a moment later he cleared the tree line and the lake came into view. Atticus ran to the lake and quickly stripped his clothes. He stood silent for a moment, listening to his surroundings as he scanned the area with his eyes and ears. Once the Alpha was certain he was alone he ran into the water. Once deep enough, the Alpha dived
Third Person's POV Tristan was sad that his mate couldn't join them at the lake, but he understood his mate had to work. After all, he is the Beta of a very large pack. Tristan leaned forward against the pool noodle. He let out a breath as he relaxed, enjoying the warmth of the sun against his back. He closed his eyes and images flashed in his head of the previous night. He felt his cheeks heat up when he remembered the things Cyrus did to him. He remembered his mate putting his mouth on places no one ever has, and his blush deepened. Tristan remembered Cyrus' kiss and he brought his fingers to his lips and smiled. Tristan's eyes shot open and an embarrassing noise escaped him as he was suddenly lifted out of the water and spun around. The confused smaller Beta blinked his eyes rapidly before he realized he was in his mate's arms. A smile beamed on Cyrus' face as he looked at his shocked and confused mate. "Goddess, you scared me!" Tristan said before throwing his arms ar
Third Person's POV Cyrus held his best friend as he let it all out and cried. The anger he had minutes ago disappeared the moment he saw his best friend breaking. "They were going to rape him. They were taking his clothes off. If I wouldn't have gotten there when I did, I-" "But you got there, right?" "Yeah... But not until after they hurt him. How could they hit him in the face like that? I want to kill them again!" Brian said, his body trembled as the anger came back, his wolf growled when he remembered killing those bastards that dared to touch his mate. Cyrus looked up when he heard footsteps and saw several people walking their way, one which was Atticus. Brian looked back and saw the Alpha walking toward them, carrying his mate back toward the pack house. Brian stood up and River whimpered and hid his face in the Alpha's chest. He was afraid if he looked at his mate, it would only anger him more, so he hid. At least this way he wouldn't have to see the hate in his eyes
Third Person's POV River clung to Brian as he carried him toward the pack house. River was so confused, he didn't know why his mate was so concerned about him or even touching him, especially when he didn't like him. River’s chest tightened at the thought of his mate not liking him and a lump formed in his throat. He wishes he knew what he could do to get his mate to like him. He wondered if maybe it was his clothes, they were old and worn. Maybe if he dressed better, maybe then he would like him... River made a mental note to remember to ask the Alpha if he could help him find some clothes tomorrow. There's a lot of homes around, there's bound to be plenty of clothes hanging outside. River thought and then glanced at the side of his mate's head. He noticed how thick his mate's neck was. It was much thicker than his own. River thought his neck was so thin that his mate could probably snap it with his fingers. He noticed his mate's light brown hair, which was short on the sides
Third Person's POV The Alpha made his way into the backyard where his little pack was waiting, eager for an update on River. It was an awkward walk. Or at least it was for Harris. He didn't know what to say, or what to talk about. It didn't help that he was thinking of all the different things Lucian might find when he looked into his mate’s head. Is he going to see the same plans Brody had? He doesn't have his own pack land. They've been living in the woods for 5 years and his mate for goddess knows how long. This is the perfect opportunity for Atticus to get his hands on his own territory and rule a bigger pack... But what if that's not what he sees? What if he sees something entirely different? What if he sees that Atticus hasn't lied to him and he doesn't want his pack... Then what? Harris doesn't have time to continue that thought, when as they approach Atticus' people, Atticus flies backwards when Lucian suddenly appears in front of him. Harris quickly reaches out and g
Third Person's POV Atticus pulled Harris into the pack house. Harris held his hand over his mouth as he tried to wrap his head around what Lucian told him. The Alpha thought for certain his mate wanted the same things Brody did. He prepared himself for everything, except this. Harris prepared himself for a fight. He prepared himself for another challenge for his title. He prepared himself for a rejection... But Harris did not prepare himself for his mate to want him, and nothing else. As soon as the door closed behind them, Harris pulled free and ran away from Atticus. Atticus' heart dropped. Harris knew he had no bad intentions, and yet he still ran from him... That hurt! Harris made it to the end of the hall before he stopped and fell to his knees. His chest heaved and he reached back, holding his hand out to his mate. As soon as Atticus saw that outstretched hand, he crossed the distance of the hall in the blink of an eye and took the man's hand into his own, turning him a
Third Person's POV After finishing his report, Brian closes his laptop and steps into the bathroom to get ready for bed. Once he finished he stepped back into the bedroom, looked at the couch, and groaned. It was a nice-looking couch, but it was stiff as hell and sucked to sleep on! Brian walked toward his bed and his heart swelled when he saw the little Omega curled up under the blankets, fast asleep. He looked at the bed again and let out of breath as he decided 'fuck it! The bed is big enough for the two of us to sleep and not touch each other.' Brian scoots the Omega all the way over to the other side of the bed and is surprised he barely wakes up. Brian would have just left River where he was, but he didn't want River sleeping on his side of the bed, it was the closest to the door. If someone broke into his room, it left River vulnerable since he was the first person they would see, so he put himself between River and the door. After moving the Omega to the far side of the
Third Person's POV As Brian came out of the bathroom, River sat up and rubbed his eyes. River’s beautiful blue eyes blinked as his mate came into focus. Brian smiled at the adorable Omega and approached the bed. Brian sat down on the bed and pulled River into his lap. The Delta 1 buried his face in the Omega's neck and took a deep breath in, wanting to smell his mate one more time before he headed off to work. River was still not used to his mate’s affection and his body stiffened when he was first lifted into Brian's lap. But Brian’s gentle touch, the way his arms snaked around River’s body and pulled him close, had the Omega relaxing in an instant and he wrapped his arms around Brian’s neck. The Omega pressed his face into his mate's neck and his nose quickly found his scent gland. River smiled as he took a deep breath in and he felt Rain rolling over in his head and baring his belly. Brian pulled back and looked at the Omega as he brushed his hair away from his forehead.
Third Person’s POV The sound of Evelyn's laughter rings out. The little Omega covers her mouth while she laughs at the icing all over Nadja's face. The Elder was taken off guard this time. Evelyn didn't give him a chance to anticipate what was coming. She simply called his name and when the elder turned she stuffed a cupcake into his face. As shocked as Nadja was, the beautiful sound of her laughter was worth it. He sat there for a moment before bringing the napkin in his lap to his face. Evelyn continued to laugh as she stood up and took the napkin from Nadja. The Omega sat sideways on his lap as she cleaned the icing from his face. After wiping the icing from his eyes they fluttered open and Evelyn froze, her breath caught and her heart skipped a beat for the first time. Nadja froze when he heard her heart skip. For a moment the Elder couldn't move. After a moment Nadja reached up and took the napkin with one hand while bringing his left hand to her creamy white cheek. “Thank y
Third Person's POV Grayson laughed as he ran from his growling brother. Ezra didn't find it funny when his brother froze his entire bowl of soup as he dug his spoon into it. The little King tried to ignore his brother as he brought his cup of juice to his mouth just to have the frozen contents slide out and hit his nose. Ezra growled as he reached out and shocked Grayson. The Future Alpha King yelped and then took off running with Ezra hot on his tail. Silas ran his hand down his face as he watched the two brothers chase each other around the yard. Grayson, now 10, created a snowball in his hand and threw it at his brother, hitting him square in the nose. This only infuriated Ezra and the 8-year-old thrust his hands forward, shocking Grayson. Grayson grunts as his body falls to the ground mid-sprint. Grayson blinks his eyes just in time to see Ezra lunging for him. His eyes widened as he tried to roll away but he was too late. The younger brother landed on top of Grayson and quickl
Third Person's POV It's been 5 years since Harris had their first child. A year and a half later their son Niles was born. He's an omega, a dragon/werewolf hybrid at the curious age of 3 and 1/2. Atticus doesn't know if they'll have any more kids. But his heart is content knowing he and his mate brought two dragons into this world. Not only that, they honored his Father and the Dad he had for such a short time. Michael got over his anger with Noah removing his tubes rather quickly. Asher on the other hand had to keep his walls up constantly. Onyx was devastated. He had hoped for more children, even though Noah expressed his desire not to have anymore. Onyx couldn't wrap his head around why Noah would take something like that from him. He didn't understand it, even after Asher's explanation. Onyx wished he would have kept a closer eye on Noah. The Alpha wolf was adamant that he would have never let the Omega take something like that from him. The Alpha wolf was so angry at Noah, tha
Third Person's POV Xavier stuck the bottle into the warmer and nervously glanced at Theo. The Omega rocked back and forth as Vivian fed from him. Damien was out cold on the couch due to Vivian having a hard time sleeping last night so the Beta was up with her. Xavier scratched the back of his neck as he struggled to find words for the Omega. He felt beyond guilty for the thoughts that went through his head at the hospital, and for the way he snapped at Theo when he asked a simple question about their child's name. Xavier hated the thoughts that went through his head when he felt Damien die and he hated that those thoughts didn't go away while he waited for Damien to wake up. The Alpha wasn't sure what to say, or how to make amends, or how to make things right again. Xavier wished Theo would be mad at him. He wanted the Omega to lash out, shout at him, yell, scream, or hit him. He felt he deserved it and so much more. After laying Vivian in her swing, Theo went back into the kit
Third Person's POV Xavier can't feel anything beyond the excruciating pain of the broken mate bond, and his broken heart. He can't even bring himself to comfort his hurt omega who is curled up in the fetal position on the floor next to him, sobbing uncontrollably. As much as he loves Theo, the Alpha can't function without his Beta who saved him all those years ago. Damien was the very air he breathed. His heart feels like it was ripped from his chest. He doesn't want to live without Damien. The Alpha's head reels as he feels the death of his little mate, and he can't figure out how to go on without him. Xavier sucks in a breath before leaning forward and screaming. Spit connects his lips as he screams while tears flow down his face and drip from his chin. The doctor works fast trying to stop the bleeding and clear out as much blood as he could so he could see. With the baby out, the doctor pulls the top of the uterus out and is shocked at how thin and weak it is. It's practically
Third Person's POV Harris slowly breathed as he held his stomach. Another nurse burst into the room and quickly began asking Harris questions. Harris almost felt dizzy with how fast everything was moving. One moment they were in the backyard relaxing, the next minute Finn was in labor, then Damien, and now he might be as well. It was all too much, too soon. Harris wasn't ready. What if they didn't have everything they needed? What if he messes up? What if he isn't good enough, and fails at being a Dad? What if it isn't a dragon, and he fails to give Atticus what he has been hoping for? Harris blinks his eyes several times and a face inches from his own comes into view. Harris realizes Atticus is holding his face. “Stop!... Everything is going to be just fine! We have everything we need and so much more. Of course, we're both going to mess up, but we're going to learn from our mistakes and do better. We're not perfect, no one is! But you will never fail at being a dad! You are going
Third Person's POV “My water broke!” Addison took a sharp breath in as Maddox rushed forward, scooping his mate into his arms and praying his little angel didn't sneeze again. No one had to say anything, it was like they worked as one mind as everyone rushed through the pack house and out the front door. The sound of two engines roared to life as the vehicles sped out racing towards the hospital. “How are you feeling? Are you in any pain?” Addison asked as she adjusted Lucian's legs over her lap. “No, not yet. Just a little discomfort in my back.” Lucian said and then slowly exhaled as his stomach became tight. Addison looked between Finn's stomach that was exposed and his face. “How bad was that one?” Addison asked when Finn's body relaxed. “Not that bad. It's just a little stronger than the Braxton Hicks.” Finn said as he rubbed his belly. The Omega closed his eyes and leaned back against Maddox as Addison caressed his stomach. Addison looked into Maddox's eyes and could
Third Person's POV As Atticus steps out the back door he breathes a sigh of relief seeing the many heaters on the patio. Fall has just arrived and Harris can't stand the cold. Dragons prefer very warm temperatures, but little dragons need and crave the heat even more. Harris' body is responding to the growing dragon in his womb, reacting as if he himself was a dragon. The smaller Alpha wears a sweater during the day while everyone else is wearing t-shirts. In the evening he snuggles inside a warm thick coat while everyone else is simply wearing long-sleeved shirts. Draven doesn't mind, in fact he loves it. He's a proud mate and father, ever protective and attentive. Their apartment is never below 78, and whenever they're snuggling or sleeping, Draven heats Atticus' body, warming their mate and growing hatchling. Addison holds the door open and watches each Alpha carefully lead their very pregnant mate out of the back door and onto the patio. Damien winces and Xavier is immediately co
Third Person's POV Harris swears his stomach wasn't this big yesterday. He feels like his stomach doubled in size overnight. Even though he's now five months pregnant, Harris was before somewhat able to hide it with large baggy shirts, but now there's no way for the Alpha to hide his ever growing abdomen. The car comes to a stop and Harris dreads stepping out of it. Especially since their little town seems so active right now. There are tons of people walking up and down the sidewalk, coming and going from each shop. Harris' hand protectively rests against his stomach, trying to hide his pregnancy. Harris nibbles on his lip before turning to look at his Alpha. “You know, we don't have to go shopping today. And, I can just get something to eat at home. Why don't we just go back!” Harris was hoping to change Atticus' mind, but the larger Alpha simply gave him a soft smile before climbing out of the car. “Damn it!” Harris cursed as he turned and looked out the window, watching all t