There were drums set up, and once someone started to play, the dancing would start. Other wolves would run and explore in the woods. Primarily, though, they came out here to fuck in the wild."Let Alpha Luther chase you in the woods," Katrina said, "he'd love that."Rosette thought about bounding through the forest with Kyle hot on her heels. It was an erotic idea and captivated her thoughts. Before she had a chance to answer Katrina, a howl cut the air. Everything in the clearing stood still as the hunters returned, dragging their kills.It was hard to miss Kyle; he was enormous. He dragged a large dead buck out of the undergrowth and toward her. He stopped beyond her guarded perimeter and growled. The four wolves all backed away with heads lowered. A breeze indicated Shana and Katrina had also left.Rosette stood and walked toward him. This was a new experience for her, so she just inspected what he had brought. Suddenly, she noticed it was the man watching her and not the wolf."Go
Rosette wasn't entirely sure how to interpret Kyle's cryptic explanation, but she chose to accept it. Life without Kyle seemed unimaginable, so she was determined to undergo the transformation, regardless of her understanding.The remainder of the evening was a whirlwind of activity. The pack indulged in feasting, dancing, and unrestrained intimacy. Katrina remarked that this was the most unrestrained she'd ever witnessed one of these gatherings. The pack had been chafing under the restrictions imposed during the witch's threat and were now letting loose with abandon.Rosette found an opportunity to discuss with Kyle what he had learned from Ryana. Ethan's account had been accurate; she had openly performed her spells in his presence, convinced he was completely under her sway. She had even discussed the renegade wolves, expressing her desire to see them placed in positions of power.Recalling Roel and his punishment, Rosette inquired about the families of the r
"Thank you for your help tonight, Emily," Kyle told her and dismissed her to go get some sleep."I know there has to be balance," Kyle told Rosette as they sipped tea alone at a table in the kitchen, "but it has been difficult to instill the proper amount of kindness into my actions.""How's that?" Rosette asked, not understanding."I am the pack's protector. I cannot afford to be seen as weak. I have tried to be gentler than my father, but it is a fine line to walk," he told her."You didn't kill or cast out the rogues' families because you wanted to handle this differently than your father," Rosette said, starting to put it all together."Yes," he murmured, "although one of the fathers took his own life in shame. Another family has asked to be leave the pack. None of them barely show their faces for the embarrassment they feel."They sat in silence for a moment and listened to the sounds of everyone filing back into the den. From the ones
Whoever had remade the bed had put a bunch of white decorative pillows on it. Rosette crawled up and started to toss them off. Against the white linen, she looked filthy. Her knees were grass-stained. The rest of her was scuffed and dirty. She shuddered at how bad her hair must look, probably full of twigs and knotted."Okay, bed in a minute," she told Kyle, heading off the other side for the bathroom, "I'm showering.""I like the way you smell as you are now," he said, moving to stand in her way. "I don't want you to bathe."Breathing deep, Rosette held onto her temper. The obsession with how she smelled was so annoying, and the arrogant bossy Alpha routine really got under her skin."Compromise with me, Kyle. I have no intention of climbing into that beautiful clean bed as dirty as I am right now," she said, watching his eyes.They stood in a deadlock for several moments before he relented."They could have just washed the sheets," he told
As Rosette moved toward the center of the circle, she saw Kyle standing beside the altar, his naked form bathed in the moonlight. He addressed the pack, his voice booming, "Pack Luther, tonight I change my mate Rosette. She will be one of you. Do you accept this pack member?"Rosette had just reached the edge of the circle when the pack responded in unison, "Show us her strength.""So now we fight," Rosette thought, her heart pounding in her chest. Kyle nodded subtly, stepping off the platform and moving slightly towards her.Rosette slowly entered the circle, unsure of what to do. She circled Kyle, who stood impassively, hoping for some kind of hint. As she admired his handsome backside, she heard a chuckle. Turning, she saw a wicked grin on his face. He tensed, signaling the start of their duel. While she was tempted to wait for him to strike first, she decided to take the initiative. Before he could move, she lunged forward, aiming for his throat. To her surp
The wolf's growl rumbled low behind Rosette, followed by the sharp snap of his jaws as he took his first bite. The pain was immense, the strength of his jaws controlled, but undeniably present. As his teeth sank into her skin, blood dripping onto the platform, something extraordinary began to happen.Rosette saw stars, literally. The sky, the clearing, and the surrounding forest all seemed to force their way into her conscious mind. She saw it all with perfect clarity, as if she were experiencing a birth, and needed to be aware of everything happening in that moment.Within her body, she became aware of another being. It expanded and contracted within her, unable to express itself. Rosette felt its joy at awakening to this life as it faded back into the unknown. It was too bizarre to comprehend, too alien to grasp. Her body was no longer her own. Her entire world went black, and she sank towards the cool stone, surrendering to the unknown......"I'm sure
The sun had long set by the time Rosette pried her eyes open again. Kyle had the balcony door open, and she could see him standing outside, surveying the dark forest. He had a pair of pants slung low over his hips, but his muscular back was bare. He looked...edible. Hesitantly, she moved one leg and then the other. The pain she had been expecting wasn't there. She slid out of the bed and walked towards the open balcony, coming to rest beside Kyle."How long were we asleep?" she asked him."You, love, have been asleep almost a week, which is a good sign. It means the changing will probably start soon. I'm glad you are awake now. I've missed you.""A week?" Rosette shrieked. "Is that normal?"She prayed she hadn't been pooping and peeing in their bed all week. She'd seen bed-bound hospital patients. It got nasty really quick. She stuttered so badly she could barely ask him about it."No," he laughed. "It was more like you were hibernating."Gr
Raising her arms above her head, Rosette whined low in her throat, needing him again. That magnificent bronze body settled slowly, pressing her further into the bedding. He teased her as his enlarged organ slid against her weeping slit. Although she tried, she couldn't capture him, so she moved her hand down to assist him.A low growl rose out of his throat as he eyed her stray limb. She placed it back above her head and waited. She couldn't express her need. She wiggled her hips enticingly underneath him, planted her feet on the bed, and ground against him. When he wouldn't move, she started to reach with her hand again and found her wrists pinned to the bed by one of his.A glint came into his eye as he reached between them with his free hand and aimed his thick pulsating length."Do you need this?" he asked.A sound of encouragement escaped her throat. If she could have formed words, she would have been begging.With a powerful thrust, he entere
other girls slowly came to after Dee. April woke next, stretching like a cat, despite the pole lodged between her thighs. Juniper woke up last. She winced, moving her leg, and Rosette was concerned. "Where does it hurt?" Rosette asked her, touching over her previously injured leg. "My thigh, Luna," she said, pointing. "It's not the break. I think it's just a cramp." Lucas reached down with his big hands and started to massage the area she had gestured to. Once the area loosened, he sat her up like the other girls. All three sat facing out with their legs spread over their mates. The men whispered soothing words in their women's ears. All except Will, who kept telling his mate to stop twisting on his lap. 'Mate,' Kyle sent into Rosette's mind, 'we must greet Dee first and then the other two girls. Once we are done, the pack will go, but not before.' Rosette shifted the form of the wolf and approached Dee. She was being held with an arm across her chest by Will. Rosette approached
"Dom," Marybella chastised, "that is so inappropriate." At least the conversation had distracted Marybella from being afraid. Down in the circle, Will had finally moved between his mate's thighs. He knelt down and spread her lower lips wide with his fingers. He took one lick up her slit, and she moaned loudly. A second lick, and her legs were quivering on either side of his head. Will stood up briskly and stepped so he stood between her knees. He leaned over her body and spoke into her ear. Rosette saw her hand drift between her legs, but Will stopped her and spoke sharply. "No mate, you must come around my cock. The other girls are not ready. You cannot touch yourself, or this will start much too quickly," he said, probably louder than he meant to. "Bet she's got a hair trigger," Dominick laughed, and Kyle joined him. Two new figures settled in the grass beside them, and Rosette recognized the scent. Ethan and Shana had joined them. "I saw them in the gym when Dee finished tra
April is going to do it," Marybella pleaded, pointing. "I'm strong enough. I can do this too." "You are a fighter and a survivor," Dominick told her, "but no." "I love you, Dom," she said, looking at her friends and searching for one of them to support her. "I know it means a lot to do this in the circle. We can get through this together." "It's just a ceremony, Marybella, and it's not necessary for me," Dominick stated. Rosette was unsure of the situation. In her efforts to become a better Luna, she had been spending less time in the infirmary. If Marybella was facing difficulties, she was unaware. "Dominick," Rosette said. "Tell me why you are so opposed to this." Rosette had to admit, Dominick seemed annoyed by her question. He probably thought she was going to try to force him to participate in the ceremony with Marybella. However, the opposite was true; she wasn't sure it was a good idea for any of their human companions who had experienced trauma. A public changing ceremo
Rosette sat with Kyle in a pack meeting, reflecting on the past couple of weeks. It had taken her a long time, but she was finally embracing her role as Luna. Meetings were a routine part of her responsibilities, so she attended them diligently. When necessary, she knew when and how to administer punishment. Overall, she was becoming more adept at this way of life. Despite the adjustments, life remained chaotic. Rick and April had just returned from visiting the rescued humans in every pack. The reports they brought back indicated a significant positive impact. Juniper had completed Roel's healing process, and there was no longer any trace of the loner he had once been. She refused to let him dwell on the past and kept him busy by keeping up with her. They had become dynamic and active members of the pack. Marybella had returned to her profession of forensic accounting, but with a twist. The pack accumulated a substantial amount of wealth and held onto it for too long. It needed to
didn't seem possible. Marybella was soft with generous curves. She didn't seem like a rough and tumble type of girl. Tracking was grueling work and only attracted the toughest in the pack. Rosette would have thought the same for the human equivalent."I am...I mean I was a forensic accountant," she told Dom, pushing her glasses up her nose slightly. "People try to hide their money, it was my job to know where it went. I was the best in my department."Dom took her hand and led her to a small sofa off to the side. "Tell me how you did that," he said, very interested.Luckily, the rest of the afternoon was boring. Rosette didn't think she could stand another scene like Dom nearly caused. When the meeting was over, she was thrilled.Walking with Kyle toward the circle later that night, Rosette spoke to him about new concerns she'd realized.'Cedric's pack members were picking on Rick. It's not safe to send him around, they may try to hurt him,' she sent to Kyle thr
"If you're good," he whispered when she stopped for a breath, "I'll give you back the knife I took from your room."That did it. Marybella lashed out at his larger frame, seeking to drag her nails down his cheeks. Chuckling, Dom quickly restrained her arms behind her back and hauled her body against his in one swift motion.The Betas in the room started to close in, and Rosette waved them off. Dom's reputation was as a lethal fighter. To try to take Marybella from him would lead to a giant brawl. She wanted this done peacefully.Dom's eyes never left the face of the woman he held. He seemed oblivious to the commotion he was causing in the room as he spoke to her."When I heard about the unfortunate death, I feared for your safety, sweet. I removed anything from your room that could be harmful," he said softly."You had no right," she said, struggling against him and pressing her chest into his. "It is mine, for my protection. I can't sleep without it.""You s
The Betas who had witnessed the scene remained motionless, simply staring at Rosette. She politely excused herself and calmly walked out of the room.Kyle and Cedric were watching from one side as the Beta dusted himself off. His eyes glowed fiercely as he stood up. The wall behind him was destroyed, the small decorative table he'd landed on demolished. He eyed Rosette warily.Rosette came to a stop in front of him and addressed him as coolly as she could. "I believe we have a difference of opinion. How far you would like to take this difference of opinion is up to you."The man straightened his outfit and bowed his head slightly to her. "Luna, I apologize if I offended you. I will watch my tongue when talking with your pack in the future.""Lovely," Rosette said, turning to Cedric and Kyle. "Cedric, please educate your pack members. I don't tolerate disrespect in my home, and I'd hate to have to replace any more wallboard."Kyle looked at Rosette appreciatively. They'd have to talk a
Rosette smiled, her eyes sparkling as she read the new social security card and driver's license Kyle had pulled from his desk. "Rosette Anne Luther?" she questioned.Of course, he'd changed her name to match his."I believe," Kyle explained, "that it is appropriate in human society for the woman to take her mate's name. I'm sorry you can't keep your own name in the middle as women usually do. It would be too obvious.""Thank you, Kyle," Rosette said, hugging him tightly. She kissed his mouth tenderly, holding his jaw."You taste like candy," he marveled, dipping down to capture her lips again. "I like it."They curled up in the bed, cuddling for the afternoon. Feeling guilty about simply lying in bed with her mate, Rosette offered him sex, but he declined."This is not about me wanting to bed you," Kyle whispered into her ear. "This is about comfort. While your presence arouses me, your sadness sobers it. Let us just be here together for a little while."As they lay there, Rosette ta
One woman had been pacing quietly by the window; Rosette feared she would jump if the window was open. Kyle told her the Betas outside the door would not let her get that far. If they heard it open, they would enter, or Rick would stop her."Are vampires real?" she asked quietly."Does it matter?" Rick asked. "Did you know about werewolves? In five minutes, won't another mythical creature permeate your senses, and you will be terrified of that one? I beg you to accept your lives have changed. The only way to deal with it is to stay with us; we can help you, protect you, and guide you."It continued for hours. The women went round and round with Rick until they each came to the same conclusion. They were not the same; their worlds had changed, and they could never go back to the way it was.The women sat around the room in huddled piles. Some clung to each other; some sat by themselves. Rick circulated the room and touched each of them. When none of them recoiled from him, he went to t