My cheeks hurt from smiling so hard and my face was warm from the kisses Shane swiped from me while I bounced around on one foot as I tried to get my foot into my jeans. True to his word, my best friend sat at the table with his mate until the two of us were dressed and ready to go. I wore jeans and a t-shirt, while Shane looked drop dead gorgeous in loose shorts and a shirt with ripped sleeves. His arms had my mouth watering and I could see his stomach muscles peeking out from his shirt when he moved.You’re dressed like a whore.Your whore and you love it.You’re too handsome. I need to lock you up and keep you inside.You can lock me up whenever you want to, Princess.Ugh.Gabe jumped to his feet and walked toward the door. Odis stood up to follow. “Where are we going?” I asked.“Well, Oh here tells me there’s a nearby cafe that’s popular. Is that find with you alpha?” Gabe asked, his gaze darting to Shane.“I don’t care where we go. Up until a few minutes ago, me and mine were goi
“Bitch, no!”“Yes!” He gasped.“The floor?!” I shrieked.“You heard me! He had me on the floor,” Gabe giggled. His cheeks had gone from pink to red.“Oh my Goddess, but you guys went to the bed after?” I asked.“No. Let’s not pretend now. We both know I like it dirty,” he giggled. “But he told me to lift my legs and hold them open for him,” he gushed. “As soon as the words left his mouth, my ass was sat. One minute I’m arguing with him and the next I’m like, daddy, say less.” My jaw dropped and the car swerved as Odis almost drove us off the road.“Careful,” Shane chuckled from the front passengers seat. “My mate just became mine. I don’t want to die today.”“Apologies, Alp-Shane,” Odis said. My eyebrows flew into my hairline. I wondered if he almost called Shane Alpha out of habit, or if his wolf recognized Shane as an alpha. I shook the thought from my mind and turned back to Gabe.“Yes, I also just found my mate and would like many more nights like last night,” Gabe teased his mate
The four of us walk across the street. There’s a cute little dining area outside, the building is a rustic off-white color, and long green branches are stretching along with the building. The shop has ceiling to floor windows and the door is a cute salmon color with a black quarter note on the front. Shane opens the door and when we all walk through the door, there’s a cute back splash that resembles grass. It looks so real my fingers twitch and I take a step closer.There’s a neon sign that says ‘Do what makes you happy’. I plan on doing just that. I know this has to be a popular spot for selfies. I will get a group picture here before we leave. I also want one of me and Shane. My cheeks warm at the thought of having my first couple picture with him. It’s a quaint little shop with white booths on the left and an open kitchen separated by a long counter. I walk up to the counter and the waitress behind the counter greets me.“Good morning! What can I get you?” She asked cheerfully.“W
My eyes went wide and Gabe’s jaw dropped as we both turned to stare at Shane. His dark eyes were locked on Odis’ blue ones. Tension filled the air and I cleared my throat.“They just found each other yesterday. I doubt they’ve had time to discuss what they’re going to do, or even think about it yet,” I said. I leaned close and grabbed him by the ear when he didn’t lower himself. I pulled him down so I could whisper in his ear. “What’s going on with you? Be nice,” I hissed.“Sorry. I’ve always known what I’ve wanted, so I just expected you to too,” Shane said gruffly.“I want Gabe and that isn’t going to change. I haven’t put much thought into it. I only just found him yesterday. I won’t be letting go of him. I know what I want, but I think I need to talk with him about what he wants and I’m sure he&r
The six of us sitting together around a table covered in food felt like we were a pack of our own. I liked it, I liked it a lot. The sound of cutlery on plates, chewing and an awkward silence filled the space.“I’m the only one here that hasn’t found their mate yet,” Mavy murmured.“I’m here too, you know?” Nikki interjected. She shook her head and Gabe’s eyes darted between the two girls. This was probably the closest the two had ever been to fighting.“You know what I mean. I just want to find my person. You’re human, so you don’t have to think too much about finding the person who was created for you. What if he isn’t there?” Mavy whined.“It’s way too early for you to be throwing a fit and you know I don’t put up with that shit. We’re here to have fun and that’s what we’re
Shane’s words bounced around in my head. Odis left just before we finished eating and Gabe sighed heavily. A smile played on my lips as I watched my best friend miss his mate that hadn’t been gone more than ten minutes. Shane draped his arm on the back of the booth behind me. His fingers squeezed my shoulder and I was comforted by his need to touch me. I knew deep down that whatever had happened between Nikki and Shane was platonic and I would blame it on the wolf within me.I don’t appreciate that, Adea.I don’t know what you mean, Korra.I am not to blame for your… behavior.So you heard that?I did, Adea.Are you telling me you don’t want to pee on Shane?No, I don’t mark my territory that way. I—I don’t want to know, Korra.Adea. We’ve marked him already.So you don’t want to howl to the moon and let everyone know he’s yours?…That’s what I thought.“As fun as this has been, I don’t want to third wheel in town. I’m going to head back to the packhouse,” Gabe said.“I’d say you’ll
Butterfly wings fluttered against the inner walls of my stomach and my heart flip-flopped in my chest as I let Shane lead me down the sidewalk. My body warmed whenever he called me Princess and I felt like putty. I didn’t know where we were going but I’d followed him wherever he went. He pointed at every store we passed and asked me if I was interested in going inside. I wasn’t paying attention to anything else.The only thing I saw was his large broad shoulders and visions of my legs on both sides of his head had me warm for another reason. His large hand tightened around mine and all I could thing of was how those fingers had been inside of me. He pulled on my hand and I raised my eyes to his and stared at his lips as they moved.I swallowed and bit into my bottom lip as I remembered watching him suck my—I was pulled from my thoughts as his voice called out to me. I blinked and mentally shook my head. I hadn’t been listening to a single word he’d been saying. This man had me practic
The bell chimes above my head as I’m practically yanked into the store Shane thought I had to see. I fought and failed to fight the smile that instantly came to my lips when I thought of him. Whatever it is that had him so excited, he didn’t think I needed an explanation before transporting me from the sidewalk. Inhaling deeply, my eyes widened as they lowered from the bell, as I smell a familiar scent I’d recognize anywhere.My eyes rolled into the back of my head as I stop in my tracks. Shane stops, and when I open my eyes, they lock on something at the end of the room. I lift my chin, and my gaze travels up, up, up the tall bookshelf. Grazing over the beautiful real wood shelving, natural aesthetics, plants, and rows of books. A bookstore. Shane dragged me into a bookstore.The confusion must be clear on my face because I’m met with a dazzling smile spread wide across his face. His eyes are lit up in a way I’ve only seen once, the night I bit him and tied his soul to my own. He tak
Odis takes a step to the side, and the crowd’s attention turns to me and my mate. As my gaze travels over them, their cheeks stained, their eyes are shocked, and blood splattered at their feet. A lot has happened and everything is moving so quickly now. I don’t know what I was expecting to happen after Shane killed Ethan. I thought everything would go back to the way it always should have been. Becoming Luna and taking over a pack wasn’t what I had in mind. My mate turns to leave, but Odis block him. “Move,” Shane growled. Odis tucked his chin, but held eye contact. “While I am not your chosen Beta, I will hold this position until you choose your own,” Odis growled. “I’ve already got a lineup. Your services are no longer needed,” Shane said coldly. “Until it’s official then,” Odis replied firmly. “Please allow me to have my-to have the remains moved.” My mate went still. He didn’t look back at the body, and I didn’t either. His gaze remained on Odis. “Permission granted,” Shane sa
I love you.I love you.I love you.The words repeat in my mind and I struggle with not linking him. Shane’s eyes widen as he takes in the words that are on repeat in my mind. It’s utter chaos up there, and I don’t want him to hear any of it. His head tilts to the side in question, as if he can’t believe what I just said, and his brows furrow. Shane’s fingers dig into my side as he pulls me flush against his chest. My heart is beating so loud I’d be surprised if he couldn’t hear it. The curse’s broken, the true villain defeated and dead at our feet. It restored the way things always should have been. There’s nothing in our way, and we can finally be together. I have my mate’s full attention as screams of despair ensue behind him.
“Do you know how many times I’ve killed you? You won in the first life, but I made it my mission, to end every one of yours after. I’ve become the villain so many times, I don’t know if I can be the hero. I don’t know if I can be the man she deserves. What I do know is that I’m the man she’s got…,” Shane trailed off. His shoulders shook and I wondered if he was crying, when he started laughing.“I should not atone for sins I know nothing of. This is not the way an alpha should run a pack. There was no trial, and I wasn’t given the opportunity to defend myself,” Ethan grunted.“Defend?” Shane asked incredulously. “Defend?! At what point did you give my mate the opportunity to defend herself? Was there a single moment in the time she spent shackled to you that you gave her a reprieve? On the nights she begged you to stop, did you?&rdq
As the unwanted feeling began welling up inside of me, I wanted to slap myself across the face. I needed to do something to snap out of it, anything to shake this feeling. Ethan’s face started to grow pale and my hands trembled as I stared at the man I’d spent lifetimes with. I wanted him gone, I didn’t want to see his face any longer. The sooner the better, before this disgusting feeling could grow any larger than it already had. I had asked Shane to take his time and make Ethan’s blood run, but now I just wanted him gone, erased from my memory, erased from this life.I wanted him to suffer as I had, but no amount of torturing would make him feel what I had felt. Nothing Shane did could make him feel what I was going through now that I had all of my memories back. Nothing could make the wrongs he’s done right and I hate that I know this. My throat dries as Shane grabs a handful of hair and the largest part of me that loves him a
“Watch as I kill the man that cursed us,” Shane murmured.Everything clicks into place and my mate’s glowing eyes stare back at me. I lean up and press a kiss to his chin. Shane’s breathing shutters and he devours my lips as I cry. His hand slides up my neck and cups my cheek. I nuzzle into it, but he releases me too soon. My knees are weak and I sway on my feet without him. Turning to look down at Ethan, I follow Shane’s gaze and take in the man on his knees. His hair is in his face, blood drips down the side of his face, and oozes down his body. He’s losing a lot of it and fast.“The two of you need help,” Ethan spat.“I don’t think you’ve got much time left,” I said to Shane.I should sick at the sight of what Shane has done to him, but all I can think about is how fate still brought us together. Even as Shane fought for me, it was as if this was all a fairy tale story with a shitty ending. And somewhere out there, an author was getting off on our pain. That, or the Moon Goddess pu
My mate’s shoulders shake and he rolls his head back until he’s looking up at the sky. He closes his eyes and a tear breaks free and rolls down his cheek. He laughs hysterically before his head drops forward. The muscles in his jaw twitched before he lifts his chin and he looks at me with haunted eyes.“Now I know I’m dreaming, but I pray I never wake,” Shane murmured.How is it that even after I tell him I’ve remembered, he still can’t believe me? My soul bled for him as more tears blurred my vision. Would I ever be able to make it up to him? He turns from me as people poured from the halls and into the courtyard. A crowd was forming around us and worry filled me as I feared for my mate. We were on Ethan’s territory, surrounded by his pack, and soon his ranked members would be here. I could only hope the law in place for alpha fights kept them back.“Shane,&
Hate. I hate myself. Self-loathing filled me and threatened to explode. I felt like I was going to combust. How? How has he done it? How can he still stand to touch me, to be near me? Just the thought of what I’ve done is enough to make me sick. I’m disgusted with myself. This world is getting blurry and I focus on the moon above. I’m out of air, out of the will to live, out of time. I don’t deserve it, I shouldn’t want it, I shouldn’t dare, but I do. I wish to see him. I want… I want to see those obsidian eyes one last time. My hands fall to my side as my head lolls to the side.There’s a roar that cuts through my thoughts and fills the garden. The hand around my throat loosens as green eyes turn from me and for the first time oxygen fills my lungs. Little breaths of air as I suck in more and more air. I follow his gaze, my eyes locking on the open door. Light spills out from the party and a dark shadow fills the doorway. My body convulses as my eyes lock on obsidian eyes. Betrayal s
I’m ripped away from him, my chest flush against a table, fingers prodding me. I shake my head and claw at the table. Tears fill my eyes and the feel of his body against mine makes me want to vomit. I hate him. The world spins and I’m begging my best friend to take me. He does what I need. Helps me erase the vile touch from my body. He takes what’s promised to another.I want him. I choose him. They know. They’re going after him. They already have him. Obey or he dies. That’s what father said. My heart screams for me to run and find him, but my mind controls my feet. I’ll do whatever I have to. He comes for me. I beg him to take me away, beg him to run away together. He can’t, no, he won’t. My heart shatters as he walks away.Hell. I’m in hell. My feet land on the ground as the monster drives into me from behind. I scream and wail. I want to wake up now. Let me out. I don’t want to be here. A firm had wraps around my neck and squeezes as I’m torn apart from the inside out. I don’t lik
“What have you done?” Ethan whispered. Green eyes were wide with shock and his brows arched high, as he shook his head. The claws that had dug into my shoulder were now scratching at his chest. They were sharper than any blade and ripped at his shirt. Blood gushed as he tore at his chest. I took a step away from him, completely confused. We were fated to be mates but there had been no pain. Why? I’d heard rejecting your mate was the most painful thing that a wolf could go through. Ethan’s eyes flashed and he was on me, his blood soaked shirt squelched against my chin. I shoved my hands against his abdomen to try and push him off.“I cannot lose you,” he breathed.“You never had me,” I said honestly.“Who you were seeing before me doesn’t concern me,” he growled. “What matters is that today you became mine.”