Charlotte had been a great fighter, but it had been 5 years since she had any training. I stood behind Charlotte while she tried to protect me as best as she could. Emma killed the first rogue and then helped Charlotte, wounding the rogue enough to run off. Charlotte had mindlinked Alpha Gabriel an
Lily’s pov Although it was great to spend time with my sister, this trip hasn’t been great for my body. First I broke my ankle and now I need a bunch of stitches on my shoulder and arm. The doctor said it would heal fine, but I have to keep out of the sun for a while with the wounds or there will b
Lily’s pov We went home with a very nervous Emma sitting beside me in the car ride over. I had never seen her this anxious, she couldn’t sit still and kept fidgeting with her hands. I knew Alpha Osiris wasn’t Emma’s mate or they would have already senses that during the first dinner he had at our h
Lily’s pov The month until my birthday I worked hard on myself. I trained, I painted and I told myself every day in the mirror what I liked about myself. I started to dress more boldly too, wearing prints and colors I usually shied away from. I focused on my good parts. I could paint, I was smart,
I knew Emma and Jara were coming and I had prepared something for them to take home to Alpha Osiris. It was a large canvas of the tree and flower field he had brought me to. I didn’t mean anything by giving the painting, I just thought about that spot and how his parents were married there and how i
Osiris’ pov Emma and Gamma Jara were off to Lily’s birthday party. They said I could go with them, but I had promised to leave Lily alone. Our first kiss had been so special to me, but it had meant nothing to Lily, which broke my heart. A heart I didn’t even think I had. I was embarred besides hear
Lily’s pov I got a thank you letter from Alpha Osiris! And it was very eloquent and nice. A bit formal, but I could see he chose his words carefully. I wasn’t ready to see Alpha Osiris any time soon, mostly out of fear. I wasn’t scared of him, but I had met Arya and that would mean seeing Alpha Osi
Gratefully, Lily. Arya came back after I finished my note. “Did you just compliment Alpha Osiris?” she teased. “He was really nice to Emma and he did buy me all that stuff,” I replied casually. “But you didn’t mention the stuff he bought,” she said. No I didn’t, I didn’t want to embarrass Alpha
I noticed Cyrus wasn't swearing because all the kids were here. I knew it was hard for him to keep the fucks in. Jara smiled, “when I came out, I was so nervous. My parents always raised us to accept everyone, but what if the pack didn’t accept me? But my little brother Riker was perfect. He told m
The end. Lily’s pov It has been a year since Riker died. Mia is moving out next month and Damian and Kane will move in. Things are changing, life is moving on. But tonight we are looking back. Remembering Riker and the impact he had on our lives. Osiris had invited everyone that was important to
Osiris’ pov “I think you should make Damian the official Beta. He’s been doing Riker’s job for almost a year now and he deserves it.” Lily said. I shook my head, “it feels wrong. And what will happen to Mia and the kids? They’ve grown up here.” Lily sighed, “you know what’s wrong? Not rewarding D
Cyrus’ pov “Dad, I know you have a brother and a niece, uncle Joshua and Melanie. But any more family, I should know of. I have to make this fucking family tree.” Leia said. “Language.” April yelled from across the room. I still sometimes spoke to my brother, Josh and Melanie, but not as often as
Mia’s pov “Mom can you tell us again how you and dad met?” Sierra asked me. She and Roman looked at me filled with anticipation. I had promised I would tell them about Riker and me. What he was like when he was younger and how everything started. I had been avoiding it. Scared it would make me cry
Osiris’ pov “So what was the first time you felt like something was your fault?” Was I really doing this? Going to therapy? I thought I could just talk to Lily and Cyrus, but they seemed to think I need more help. That it’s not just Riker’s death, but everything that happened. I don’t mind therapy
Cyrus’ pov “I have barely seen him now, for three weeks. He works and then at night he goes out and patrols. He didn’t even attend the funeral. I am so worried.” “Luna Lily, I’m sure he’s okay. He’s just dealing with Beta Riker’s death in a different way.” April said, trying to calm Lily down. Li
Lily’s pov Once Asher was asleep, I got dressed and went downstairs. Mia had broken the news to Roman and everyone was crying. Sierra was still covered in blood and staring ahead. “How can I help?” I asked Arya. “Maybe that’s what you should ask Mia? See how you can help?” Arya advised. Mia was
“No Ashie. No Ashie. You’re not weak. It’s okay.” I felt thorn. I didn’t know if I needed to go help Mia and Sierra, or go home with my boy. Or go and look for Osiris. I took Asher’s hand in mine and we walked back to Mia. Jara was there, apparently Mia had mindlinked her. “Okay, Mia has someone