So here we are, where the prologue meets the story line. I hope that you've enjoyed watching their relationships bloom. Thank you for sticking it out this far.
Rae’s POV I watch as Chris walks off, trying to distract myself from my nerves, and rub the grass off of my legs. My heart is racing so fast that I am having a hard time breathing. I think that I might actually have a heart attack. Serenity snorts. ‘Toby is our mate. Stop being such a chicken.’ She says. ‘I’m afraid to even look at him.’ I admit. ‘He’s not going to hurt you, sweetie. His wolf loves us.’ ‘How do you know that?’ I ask, curious. Serenity’s laugh should embarrass me but it eases my mind instead. ‘We can talk to each other when we want.’ My eyes widen. ‘What? How?’ ‘The same way that we can talk to you.’ A male voice intervenes. My heart stops, and I glance up at Toby. He is looking at me with a shy but sexy smirk. ‘Are you listening in to my conversation?’ I ask him. I can see the color rising into his cheek. He looks kind of cute blushing like that. ‘You were sort of broadcasting. Or, maybe your wolf was.’ He shrugs. “Why are we talking in our heads, though? We
Chris’s POV She just walks off. She blocks off my mind link with her and she just walks off. I’m so furious right now. Jealousy rules my mind. My head hurts as I realize that I have been pulling at my hair. I take a deep breath and blow out my frustration. “That didn’t go well.” A male voice says, startling me. I had forgotten that Preston was here. “Yeah.” I admit. “That didn’t go nearly as I had hoped. I didn’t think that she would just run off with him. I mean, we’re married. What will people think?” “Hm. I don’t think that’s what is really bothering you.” Preston says. I glance at him but he cuts in before I can respond. “Well, I have a nephew to go see so I guess that I’ll see in a bit.” “Wait. I’ll come with you. I haven’t seen Jordan since yesterday.” I tell him. He nods, and starts to turn towards his sisters wings. “I’m not sure how you keep these visits a secret from your wife, Chris, but she’s going to eventually find out. Then if you think that she might choose him n
Rae’s POV Simply delicious. Toby definitely knows how to cook. The flavors that are busting through this pasta causes a moan to slip through my throat. Toby chuckles causing heat to rush to my cheeks. I peek up at him and see that he’s watching me instead of eating. “Are you not hungry?” I ask shyly. “Not really. Watching you seems to fill me up pretty well.” I blush. “That’s sort of a strange thing to say.” “I know. That’s me. Strange.” I shake my head. Sitting back, I pause eating myself. “I’m not going to eat any more until you at least take a few bites.” He give me a small smile. “I just can’t stop watching the faces that you make.” He laughs. I raise my brows up in challenge. “I guess it’s too bad that you’re not eating.” Immediately, he picks up his fork and starts twirling the noodles. I wait until he shoves into his mouth before I do the same. Out of the corner of my eye, I see him smiling as he looks at me. When he doesn’t go for another bite, I pause in eating. Sigh
Toby’s POV All goes quiet when we enter the dining hall. I feel Rae stiffen a bit as every eye turns toward her. I grab a tighter hold on her hand so that she remembers that I am here. She glances up and smiles at me, brightening my whole world. The world stops spinning as she seems to glow. Someone’s fork hitting their plate shook off the effects. I can feel my face heat up. I turn back towards the crowd and I can see some faces that are showing open hostility. The growl that springs from my chest comes without warning. Everyone closes off their expressions, leaning their neck, showing submission. I smile down at her as I step forward towards the table. “What would you like to eat, little Luna?” I whisper. “Uh, I’m not sure. I’m not really feeling very hungry all of a sudden.” She says softly. Once we reach the head of the table, I wrap her up in my arms. “It does not matter what these people think, sweetheart. I love you no matter what. Do not let them see you upset because the
Rae’s POV The house is a buzz of activity. People, or should I say wolves, are flying around everywhere. The looks on most of their faces are pure joy. It warms my heart that most people accept me. The young teenagers seem to be excited about the party to come. I’ve never been to too many parties, only Chris’s birthday parties and my own sixteenth birthday party. I shudder as that one was a disaster. We still don’t know who, or what, killed all those people. My mind wanders to the possibility of something like this happening again. “What’s are your mind, dearie?” Melinda says. “Oh, I was thinking about my birthday.” I shudder. “What do you think is going to happen tonight?” “Are you worried that it would end up the same?” She asks, placing her palms on my face. “Doesn’t it seem odd to you?” I ask. “That nothing has happened in a year? I feel like I am always waiting for something to happen. Even when I do forget for a little bit, it sits in the back of my mind. And, I.” I freeze
Toby’s POV It’s time. I’m standing on stage waiting for my mate. Mother texted me and said that Rae wants to mark each other on stage, in front of everyone, it blew my mind. That was unexpected. I bet it has something to do with Serenity. Of course, my wolf Cian loves the idea. I just didn’t think that Rae would actually do it. I scan the people still taking their seats. A lot of males are here. People from other packs are here. I nod to Ryan, Mason, and Alrich. They are in a circle for Alphas. They each hold their glasses up to me. I look and find my sister with Alrich’s mate, Mason’s standing off to the side. I sigh. I guess she isn’t feeling very welcome in our world yet. I’m sure Rae will remedy that. “How are you feeling, son?” Father asks. “I’m nervous and excited at the same time.” I answer. He chuckles. “Yeah, I noticed when I was trying to help you get ready. Here.” He says, handing me a glass filled with brown liquor. “To help take the edge off. Rae’s going to be nervous
Chris’s POV Do I go to her? Do I not go to her? What do I do? I’m not sure. I miss her. I’m angry. I’m jealous. I hate myself for being jealous. I miss her. I need her. I want her. I don’t know what to do with myself. When did I become this shell of a man. The papers that I have been looking at, for the last three hours, start to blur. I need sleep. I didn’t get an ounce of sleep last night. She left so mad at me. I know that it’s my fault. I hate that I upset her but can’t she see how hard this is for me? If the shoes were reversed, I doubt that she would just let me walk it off. As a matter of fact, I’m almost sure of it. One of the guards that I sent to watch over her had come back. He said that they weren’t permitted on the property and Toby’s guards would take over. That angered me. If I am supposed to be committed to this possibility then I should be allowed to have my own men. That’s not what happened though. She sent them back, unappreciative of the safety I was trying to
Third Person POV The party is beautiful. I’ve never been to a Luna Ceremony before. The decorations make the whole outside look like daylight, despite the moon being over head. The drinks are a pinkish color and taste like strawberry sunrise. It’s my favorite drink. Watching this party, makes me miss my family though. I need to be able to talk to Alpha Toby and see if we can live here peacefully. Of course, there are other Alpha’s here, Alrich and Ryan. Alrich lives on the same land run by King Christopher. However, Ryan lives next to my old pack. Maybe I should warn him and Alpha Mason about the dangers. The rogue vampires that are siding with other wolves to take us all out. As I look over, I see Alpha Ryan and his Luna arguing. Maybe I won’t go over there just yet. I turn over towards the dance floor and watch the newly mated couple dance. I guess that she chose him. I’m curious to what she chose, though. Did she choose both? After experiencing all of them, through memories, an