I run through the forest, jumping over tree limbs and rocks, perfectly landing each time. I can hear Malachi is not far behind me, so I push myself harder. I break out of the woods into the open field by the packhouse when Malachi runs past me. I run faster, trying to catch him, but he is faster than me. ‘Show off,’ I growl, rolling my eyes. I make it to the yard, slowing to a walk as I come through the gate to see Amelia and Paul sitting on the porch swing. I hear a noise behind me near the fence and turn to look and see a blonde wolf running away. 'That's the same blonde from earlier. What is she doing?' I question, narrowing my eyes. 'It looks like there is something she wants,' my wolf declares. I hear footsteps approaching me, so I look and see Malachi, who is coming toward me. "What's the matter, Luna?" He asks. "Someone is walking the outer grounds of the packhouse," I explain. He looks to where my gaze was seconds ago, but the wolf is gone. I shift back to my human form,
I stood in shock after hearing what Amelia told me. ‘Malachi was talking to his ex?’ my wolf growls and all I feel is this anger building inside me that I have never felt before. I glare at Amelia with such fury I am gritting my teeth. "Chloe, I know that look what are going to do?" She asks, putting a hand on my shoulder as I scowl at Malachi from the kitchen before turning my gaze back to Amelia. "What I do best, of course. Make a fucking scene," I say, turning my anger back to where everyone is sitting. Amelia grabs my hand to stop me, but I rip my hand away."I don't need you to try and save me" I growl, stepping out of the kitchen, stopping only a couple of feet away from the talking guests. I hear Amelia come after me, almost running into me by the sound of her shoes screeching to a halt against the floor, which gets everyone's attention. ‘Perfect,’ I think to myself as my eyes travel over all the confused faces. Then I meet Malachi, who lifts a brow in question. "Everything oka
Malachi and I walk to the living area where Cypress and Paul are sitting, talking about tonight's mission. "Hey, you two," Paul says, motioning for us to have a seat. Malachi sits down, and of course, I jumped into his lap, causing him to grunt. "Don't complain, wolfman," I say, glaring at him. "Malachi, Chloe should not be a part of this mission," Cypress argues. "Hey, I am sitting right here, and I make my own decisions here. Malachi is my partner, not my boss," I tell Cypress, narrowing my eyes. "Chloe, this isn't a joke. Someone is after you," Cypress retorts. "Well, let them! I'm not some pathetic human anymore, Cypress I can take care of myself," I hiss standing from Malachi's lap, ready to smack him for still thinking so little of me. Malachi wraps his arm around me, forcing me to sit back on his lap. 'Changing into a wolf has worsened my temper. I'm so touchy.' I complain to myself, as Malachi’s touch calms me. "Chloe, you need to think about Paisley," Cypress says calmly.
I find myself under a large black wolf, dropping slobber on my face as it bares its teeth. I hold him back by gripping the inner corners of its mouth with my hands and I can hear Malachi shouting, but I can't make out what he is saying. I see him shift out of the corner of my eye and I close my eyes to take a deep breath when a familiar scent overwhelms me. Suddenly, I’m brought back to my childhood memories. My eyes widened with shock.Malachi is rushing to lunge at the black wolf and my heart stops. "MALACHI STOP!" I shout, looking into Malachi's eyes, shaking my head as tears flood my eyes. I look back to the wolf hovering over me and notice he’s no longer aggressive and starts to back away from me, looking stunned. I bring myself off the ground and slowly step to the black wolf, stopping only inches away. He lays down to be eye level with me, staring at me in disbelief. Malachi stays in his wolf form in case he needs to attack. I fall to my knees in front of the black wolf and gra
I step away from Malachi, staring into his eyes. "Screw them!" I declare, using the back of my hand to wipe the wetness off my face. I turn on my heels to walk inside. "Chloe?" Malachi calls, but I keep walking. I enter the house in search of Amelia and find her sitting at the island in the kitchen. She looks up from her phone and her brows draw together at the sight of me. "Chloe, your back. What happened? You look so pale," Amelia questions, searching my body for the loss of blood or some other sign of injury.Malachi comes rushing into the kitchen. "Chloe, you can't just walk away from the fact that your parents just showed up," He says, regretting it once he sees the color drain from Amelia's face. I turn around to face him, and everything gets blurry "I don't feel so well" I manage to get out before I collapse. Malachi rushed to me, catching me before I hit the floor.I wake up to the sun beaming down on my face. I cover my eyes with the back of my hand while rolling over to see i
I look between Malachi and Cypress, confused. "Who says they want to talk, but then run off?" I sigh, turning around to walk back inside when my mother mind links me. “Chloe, please meet me tonight, at the creek near the forest when the moon is at its highest,” she asks. I stop walking and look around, searching the area but can't spot her. “Fine,” I tell her in my head as I continue inside.I spend most of the day preparing things for the Aberdeen ball, calling catering companies, and setting up the decorations. I'm putting lights up around the dining hall rafters, standing on a ladder, when Eric the Omega comes in. I turn in his direction. "Hey Eric," I greet him then bring my focus back to the lights. Eric comes over to me with a smile. "Here, let me hold the ladder," He insists, putting one hand on the ladder then proceeds to place his other on my ass. I turn around so fast I almost lose my balance. "WHAT THE HELL ERIC!!" I growl, but before I can smack the shit out of him, Malachi
It seems like we’ve been laying there for hours before we finally decide to get up. Malachi gets dressed for a meeting, and even though we just had some great sex, seeing him in that suit is making me want round two. "How do you expect me to let you leave the house like that?" I whine, looking at him with an intense gaze of lust. Malachi smirks, He knows he’s sexy. "You know I only have eyes for you, Luna" He assures me, grabbing me around my waist and pulling me into his arms. "I know, and if another girl looks at you, they will end up like blondie," I admit with a smirk, smacking his toned butt. "Go get 'em, tiger! Oops, that's the wrong phrase," I laugh, covering my mouth like I'm innocent as I walk out of the room. "LUNA!!" Malachi yells, but I close the door and walk to Paisley's room.Malachi left for his meeting, and I'm finishing up Paisley's bath before I have to meet my mother. Paisley kicks her little feet in the water, slapping the bubbles and giggling. "You like that, don'
I come around the corner, running for the kitchen, not sure what to expect. I don't see anyone when I enter, but I find Amelia on the floor when I come around the island. I rush to her side and kneel beside her. "Oh my god, what happened?" I ask with an urgency in my voice, helping her sit up. "My water broke, and I slipped and fell," Amelia explains with heavy breaths. "Malachi, call an ambulance now!" I shout, and he pulls out his phone to dial. "Call Paul too," I tell him once he is off the phone with 911. "Paul is on his way, he said he would meet us at the hospital," Malachi says, coming to help me lift Amelia to her feet. Malachi lifts her and carries her to the front door as we hear the sirens.The ambulance pulls into the circular driveway and parks in front of the house. The paramedics step out quickly, coming to Amelia's aid. "How far apart are her contractions?" The paramedic asks, bringing his gaze to me, and his face goes white. "Um...wait. What are you doing here?" He stu