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
Chris’s POV “What do you mean that I can’t come see my wife?” I ask the old Alpha angrily. “I mean that you can’t see her.” He reiterates. “She’s my wife. I should be able to see her whenever I want. Now, go get her and tell her that I am here.” I’m fuming that they are keeping her from me. I know what I did was wrong. I know that she is probably angry. At least, I am hoping that she is just angry. After waking up with a massive headache, and remembering what I did last night, I had to come. I need to see that she is okay. “I’m afraid that I can not do that, your majesty.” “I know that she’s angry. Please, just tell her to let me apologize.” I ask, again. “She can’t come to you right now, your majesty.” “Is she alright?” I ask, worried that maybe there is more to it than anger. “I honestly can’t tell you, your majesty.” “What do you mean that you can’t tell me?” I explode. I’m about to lose my mind. “Why can’t you tell me if she is alright?” “Because she’s not here.” That
Rae’s POV I open my eyes, confused. How did I get here? I can’t remember anything. ‘Serenity, what’s happened?’ I ask my wolf. She doesn’t respond. As a matter of fact, I can barely feel her. ‘Serenity, what’s wrong?’ Still no answer. I can feel my chest tighten in panic. Suddenly, I feel tingles in my hand. Immediately after, I feel a kiss to my forehead. “Shh, baby, it’s okay. You’re okay.” It’s then that I realize that I am crying. “Toby?” I whisper. “Yes, little Luna. You’ll be okay.” “I’m not so sure. I feel as if I’m having a heart attack. What happened?” He hesitates and I flutter my eyes open. “You don’t remember anything?” He asks, softly. “No. Serenity won’t talk to me either.” I admit. He looks at me and I can see tears pool in his eyes. “I almost lost you last night.” He whispers. My eyes widen. “How? Were we attacked?” “No, Raleigh.” He says, anger shining through his pain. “Then I don’t understand.” Why can’t I remember what happened? What happened to my wolf?
Toby’s POVIt’s been a month since Rae and I marked and mated. She looks so beautiful sleeping, her hair splayed out on the pillow. I only wish that she was as happy awake as she looks while asleep. I gently brush my kiss on her cheek, not wanting to wake her up, and head to make a phone call. Although, Rae and I went out shopping, and talking walks around the town, we haven’t really had much fun. I want to change that.On the third ring, Ryan answers, “Yo, Toby, what’s up?” He asks.I roll my eyes at his greeting. “Are you and Erin up for some fun tonight?”“Always, what do you have planned?” He asks, a little more excited than the morning called for. “Go kart racing, paint balling, rock climbing?”I laugh. “No, I don’t think that Rae is ready for all of that yet. How about going to the club?”He takes a minute before he sighs. “Fine. Have no fun. I’ll tell Erin to get a dress for the club. She’ll be excited to finally go.”“You haven’t taken her to the club yet?” I ask, surprised. T