Zachary’s POVThe morning had passed faster than I expected. I didn’t plan on staying this long, but somehow, Brenda and I ended up playing games with Hailey. The way her laughter filled the room made something in me soften, even though I tried to fight it. I watched as Hailey darted around the house, giggling like it was the best day of her life. Brenda was right there with her, and for a moment, it was like we were a normal family.It felt... nice, but I didn’t want to dwell on that feeling too much.When Hailey finally tired herself out, she insisted on watching her favorite movie—something about Barbie and princesses. Brenda and I settled on the couch, Hailey nestled between us. She kept shifting around, trying to find the perfect spot, until she huffed and stood up, glaring at me.“I wanna sit there,” Hailey demanded, pointing to the spot where I was.I raised an eyebrow. “But I’m sitting here, hun.”“No!” she pouted, her little face scrunching up in frustration. Before I could s
Zachary’s POV:Isn’t she supposed to be happy? Shouldn’t she run straight into his arms the moment she saw him walk through that door? Something is not right here.I kept my eyes glued to the screen.I had always known Gabriel was bad news, but seeing him like this, seeing him so close to my family, it made my blood boil. He was the reason for all the pain in our lives, the reason Brenda and I were stuck in this mess. The more I watched, the more my anger grew, but it was what came next that made my blood run cold.I saw everything. How Gabriel yanked her by the hair as he dragged her over the table, threatening her and making her write that stupid ass letter. My face darkened, seeing Brenda’s tear-filled eyes the entire time Gabriel was there. Her body shaking, and how she flinched each time he went to touch her.Hailey peeked over my shoulder, her tiny hand resting on my arm. “Daddy, that’s the bad man,” she whispered suddenly.I turned to look at her, my heart sinking. “What do you
Zachary’s POV:“Are you okay?”She nodded weakly, her eyes filled with a mix of relief and fear. “Zachary, please…”“Shut up,” Gabriel snapped, yanking her up by her hair. “You’re not going anywhere. I need you.”I took a step forward, my body coiled, ready to spring. “I’m not going to say it again, Gabriel. Let. Her. Go.” I growled mightily the sound rang through the air with a vengeance.“What, this dirty b*tch right here?” He chuckled and yanked her hair harder she stumbled forward, dropping on all fours on the dirty ground and I growl.“That’s enough,” I snarled, my claws slipping.He laughed, a cruel, mocking sound. “You think you can take me, Zachary? You were always the weaker one.” He taunted, but I was not affected the slightest bit. I knew it wasn’t true, because I was always holding back when I fight against him during combat trainings. I know him. And I know he hates to be embarrassed in front of people around watching. Because his reputation, equals his father’s.“What ar
Zachary’s POVThe news of Gabriel’s death, the late alpha who abandoned his own pack, spread like wildfire through the pack. It also alerted Logan, and he came over yesterday so I could fill him up with the details. I told him everything, right from the beginning. Of course, I wouldn’t have known anything if it weren’t for Brenda, who gulped down loads of water down her throat every time she stopped while giving me the whole story. Her story.I have known everything since day one, or since I met her in the summer camp training. My heart sank as I watched her lips tremble and eyes redden with incoming tears as she recalled the events. And I was glad she told me, because had I known all that prior to confronting Gabriel, I would have saved his ass too only so I could kill him slowly for what he did to her. But he’s gone now. I think to myself each time I feel like nearing to shift. Hailey and Brenda are safe. And that’s all that matters.Evvie came by swell. She was so worried she cried
TASTING MY MATES (PART ONE)Hello! Apologies for cutting in. We will continue the story now focusing on Evvie's best friend, Pixie. So sit back and enjoy the ride! ;)Pixie’s POV:It’s been weeks. Weeks since I and Casey arrived at the Blood Shadow Pack. Weeks since we saved Evvie from that bastard. Weeks since I gave Casey a tour and explained to her what we are, and she wholeheartedly accepted every bit of information I put in her head. It’s also been weeks since I met…Him.Cole Sylvester Callahan.But he wasn’t the only problem that had my heart pumping like damn well crazy.There’s also… Ethan.Ethan fucking Moondragon, who is also my best friend’s brother.Cole and I met at the same time Evvie met Logan. However, I wasn’t of age yet. I was 17 at the time, therefore unable to scent who or where my mate was. But he did. They both did.Ethan was two years younger than me and Evvie, so these past few weeks, I had been racking my brain on what was going through their heads when they f
Pixie’s POV;“I’m ok now,” Evvie says pulling away from me.I smiled, relief washing over me to see her actually smile back.“Good,”Silence fell between us, but it wasn’t uncomfortable.“When are you planning to tell him?”“Hopefully, now,” she says, wiping her wet cheeks.“Alright. Let’s go.” I said.“But first,” I held up my hand and she glances at me just as she was about to turn on the ignition.“I’m driving,” Knowing she’s pregnant and under evident stress, I can’t let her drive anywhere on her own.Evvie then sucks in a deep breath, shaking her head as she hands over the keys. “Alright, but if you so much as scratch my car, you’re buying me a new one.”I laughed, slipping into the driver’s seat. “Deal.”The drive the way back was filled with comfortable silence. We didn’t bother turning the radio on, because we have our own thoughts filling our heads. I couldn’t help but worry for Evvie. Yet, my mind also kept wandering back to Cole and Ethan.When we arrived at the pack house,
Pixie’s POV:You’ve got to be kidding me.I floor the gas pedal, not caring about the screeching sound that probably woke the entire pack house. My heart races, pulse beating in my ears. I glance at the rearview mirror, and my stomach twists when I see them gaining on me, their wolves charging like wild beasts.My breath catches, the mind link still open, their voices echoing in my head.“Pixie, stop the truck,” Ethan’s voice is low, commanding. The kind of voice that would make any sane person think twice before disobeying. But then again, I’m not exactly sane.“Yeah, you really don’t want us to catch you, sweetheart,” Cole’s voice follows, taunting, with that playful lilt that only makes me more determined to keep going.I grip the wheel tighter. “You think I’m scared of you two? Get lost!” I snap back, cutting the link before they can respond.I focus on the road ahead, the darkened path lit only by the headlights. My hands shake slightly, adrenaline pumping through my veins, but I
Pixie’s POV:I stare at them, my mind racing. This is what I’ve been waiting to hear, what I’ve been hoping for. But now that they’ve said it, I don’t know how to feel. I’m angry, hurt, confused, but also…relieved.“You could’ve just told me that,” I mumble, looking down at the ground.“We didn’t know how,” Ethan admits, stepping closer. “We were afraid you’d reject us.”My eyes snap up at him, my anger slowly dissipating. “Reject you? Why would I…?”“Because it’s not normal,” Cole interrupts, his tone bitter. “Because you might think it’s wrong, or too much, or…whatever.”I shake my head, trying to process everything. “I don’t care about what’s normal,” I say finally. “I just…I just want to be both of you.”Ethan and Cole exchange a look, something passing between them that I can’t quite read. Then they both move closer, standing on either side of me. Their presence is overwhelming, their warmth seeping into me making it hard to think straight.“We want that too,” Ethan murmurs, his