Jax and Amelia sure are getting closer... is love brewing? You'll have to read on to find out...
โYour mating ceremony, sillyโ laughed Amelia and thought it strange that Jax wouldnโt be thinking about it. It was after all such a huge part of being a wolf. Finding you forever mate is fate. โThere is no mating ceremony happening,โ answered Jax with a lift of his eyebrow, โwhoโs supposed to be mated?โ โYou and Stephanie,โ said Amelia as she fiddled again with her jagged fingernail. How she wished that it was all a big mistake. She had such deep feelings for him but didnโt want to come between him and Stephanie. Jax nearly fell over he laughed so hard. โAre you kidding me? You canโt be serious!โ doubled over with pain in his stomach from laughing so hard that Jax could barely contain himself. โWhatโs so funny?โ Asked Amelia a look of confusion on her face. โShe hinted at the festival on my first evening here that you two were an item. I was just wondering when you were going to make it official.โ โThere is no โme and Stephanieโ,โ replied Jax with a serious look on his face. Was t
Jax had been walking Amelia to work and back every day for a solid week. It was his favorite part of his day. When they could be alone together without anyone else knowing about them. They were slowly walking home when Jax asked if Amelia would like to sit and rest for a while. He knew a perfect spot in the forest where they wouldnโt be bothered or seen. Amelia agreed and they walked there, hand in hand, of course. โHere it is,โ said Jax as if presenting a gift to Amelia, โisnโt it just perfect?โ Amelia looked at the clearing in the forest. It was perfect. There was even a tiny waterfall. โI love it! What more could we ask for?โ said Amelia as Jax helped her sit down on a soft bed of lush green grass. Jax sat down next to Amelia. He loved to be alone with her but was sad that they were no longer holding hands. โDonโt you just love this spot?โ Asked Jax as he lay down on his back next to Amelia. โI come here alone every now and then just to lie here and watch the clouds go by. A
Jax walked Amelia back to her cabin. It was getting late and she hadnโt eaten much all day, heโd heard her stomach grumble more than once. โIโm sure your mother has a feast waiting for you,โ said Jax, not wanting to let go of her hand. Being so close to her felt like life had only just begun. Theyโd just come out to the rest of the pack and he wanted to stay as near to her as possible, but he had work to do and couldnโt afford to act like a love-sick pup. Jax had just left Amelia at her cabin door, with a kiss on the cheek, when she heard a rustling to her leftโฆ somewhere in a bush nearby. She went to go and investigate and there was none other than Stephanie. Just waiting for her. Seething. โSo you went ahead and stole my man!โ said Stephanie through gritted teeth, โyou must have known that he was already spoken for. You can ask anyone and theyโd tell you that he is mine.โ โThatโs not what Jax said to me,โ answered Amelia, for once not letting Stephanie get under her skin.
โWhat you are asking of me is very dangerous, Amelia,โ said Lucia as she shook her head no, โI could too be banished should our Alpha find out about your plot. May I ask why you donโt want to become a wolf? You owe me at least that much.โ Amelia looked down at her hands in her lap and shook her head so as to say โnoโ. โIt is one of the most freeing senses that you could ever experience. Running through the forest without a care in the world. Speed and agility. Better sight and smell. All of these wonderful things that youโll be missing out on.โ Lucia was trying to think of all the amazing things sheโd experienced while being a wolf. Anything that would make Amelia change her mind. There were so many that she couldnโt stop listing them, but Ameliaโs mind wouldnโt be changed. She was adamant that she wouldnโt turn for any reason. So Lucia gave up trying to convince her daughter. โWhat are you going to do when they eventually notice that youโve never transformed?โ asked Lucia, โwhat
Jax and Amelia walked hand in hand to the library. He had a huge smile on his face and she wondered why. โWhat are you up to?โ questioned Amelia convinced that he was up to something. โI might have begun the arrangements for our mating ceremonyโฆโ said Jax as he waited to see her response. โYou have?โ asked Amelia, almost hopping up and down she was so excited, โis there a lot to plan? Can I help with anything?โ She could barely contain herself. โIโll do all of the logistical things, you just make sure that you show up looking your beautiful self.โ Replied Jax who looked at Amelia with a teasing look in his eyes. Amelia loved seeing that side of Jax. Yes, there were times when he needed to be stern at the compound, especially with some of the Omegas, but the loving side was her favorite side of him. He was always so witty and had a return for every sarcastic remark. โYou look lovely today.โ he said as they walked, โI love it when you wear yellow. It really shows off the beautiful
Jax took Ameliaโs hand and they started walking towards the forest. Amelia was quiet as they walked, her day replaying through her mind over and over again. Jax could see that it had really affected her and was furious. They walked slowly, in no rush to get back to the compound before Amelia and Jax had both calmed down. They stopped at their special spot in the clearing. Jax knew that it would help calm Amelia down. โWhy do they keep coming after me?โ asked Amelia as soon as they lay down on their backs to watch the clouds go by. โThey obviously see you as โfresh meatโ and packs are always nosey when it comes to new recruits. Each pack makes it its mission to find out if any new recruits have joined a pack. Itโs how they keep track of numbers.โ Jax blew out a sigh. โI just wish that all of this wasnโt happening to you, especially when Iโm not there to look after you.โ Jax closed his eyes he was so angry, but didnโt want Amelia to see it. He lay there calming his heartbeat in case
The weight on Jaxโs heart lifted as soon as Blake mentioned the idea. It was perfect. Amelia would be safe and surrounded by pack members who would defend her till her death. Blake and Jax called for Amelia to join them in Blake's office. Amelia thought it rather strange but did as was asked of her. Sheโd never been summoned by them both before. โPlease take a seat,โ said Blake as he motioned to the chair opposite him. Jax stood leaning on the windowsill, as calm as could be. โMay I ask what this is all about?โ asked Amelia confused as to why she was summoned. โI heard that you had another two โvisitorsโ today,โ began Blake as he rested his elbows on his desk and steepled his hands before his face. โThis is unacceptable. We can not afford for you to work at a place that puts you in harm's way.โ โI understand that, but it is my only way of income,โ stated Amelia, afraid that sheโd have to give up her job and her independence along with it. โWe have a different job in mind for you
Yesterday was Ameliaโs last day at the library. It was bittersweet for her to say goodbye, but she knew that she had to and that sheโd visit often. It was Saturday and even though Blake had given her some days off before she started at his firm, she still wanted to train. It was her favorite time of the day. A time when she could get rid of all of her frustrations and get a good workout at the same time. Amelia had noticed how her body had changed since sheโd begun training. Her muscles had become more defined and sheโd dropped about two dress sizes. She looked lean and muscular, and she loved it. As far as she was concerned, sheโd never looked or felt better. Amelia was busy finishing up her training session with Skye when none other than Stephanie happened to walk past. She was the last person that Amelia needed to see. She always put a damper on everything and left a sour taste in Ameliaโs mouth. โOh look at the new little pup getting her extra lessons,โ chirped Stephanie to her
The first three days of their holiday flew by and it saddened them both. They had, however, done so many excursions and experienced most of what the island had to offer. Theyโd gone for walks on the beach, shared spa treatments, and bought cocktails on the veranda of the hotel, overlooking the bright blue ocean, a view that they would never get used to as it was like something out of a travel brochure.Theyโd left their scuba diving until the last day. They wanted it to be the last thing that they remember doing together on their holiday. Something that was high up on Ameliaโs bucket list.They boarded their boat and took sail on the beautiful blue ocean. It was so clear that they could see to the bottom sandy bed, where the coral and fish were even more beautiful than they had expected.Amelia sat in the crook of Blakeโs arm on the boat, holding his other hand in her lap. She loved being so close to him, smelling his sandalwood scent made her feel safe and calm.The boat stopped at t
Blake searched for Sly in the crowd and found him speaking animatedly with his hunters, excitement on everyoneโs face.โCongrats again,โ said Blake as he stopped by Slyโs side and shook his hand, โyou really deserve the promotion to Second. The way you lead your men is exemplary and Iโm really proud of all of the work that youโve done. Thank you for always giving it your all, it doesnโt go unnoticed. You are one of my strongest fighters and I wouldnโt want anyone else by my side.โโThank you, my Alpha,โ responded Sly, happy that his Alpha had noticed his work ethic and love for his pack.โI will be going on a business trip and Iโll need you to watch over the pack, please. I leave tomorrow morning and Iโll be gone for four days.โ Blake was certain that Sly was up for the job, even though he had just been selected as Second.โOf course, my Alpha, I will watch over the pack with great care. I have already selected a 2IC in the hunterโs team, so that is all sorted out for the morning and
Blake was sitting in his office chair looking out of his window, watching the people and cars go by when an idea popped into his head.He needed to take Amelia away somewhere. Somewhere special, but it needed to be a surprise. She was so good at sniffing out surprises that he had to be extra sneaky about it. He would have to disguise it as a business trip stating that he needed her there to take minutes as he would be having many meetings. He only hoped that she would fall for it. All that he wanted was to spend some alone time with her. Without the entire pack watching their every move.Blake called their travel agent. โHi, Celeste,โ he greeted as she answered the phone. โI would like your assistance in booking a trip, please. I need two tickets for The Maldives. It will be for both Amelia Brighton and myself. We will be leaving tomorrow morning if possible please.โCeleste looked online and made the booking for Blake, business class of course. โAll set Mr Saint Claire. You leave at
Lucia and her team were finished decorating the hall and, feeling satisfied with the results, she walked to the entrance hall and called Blake in to come and inspect their work.He was blown away by the final product. He had seen it earlier but had not imagined that it would turn out this marvelous. His eyes roved the hall taking in every little detail, every little bit of care that Lucia had put into her work.โThank you to you and your team, Lucia. You have really ensured that this celebration will be a worthy one and for that, I am extremely grateful.โ Blake was one who easily gave out compliments when they were earned. And as far as he was concerned, Lucia had earned hers. She had worked magic with barely enough time and Blake knew that no one else would have been able to achieve what she had.The hall looked like a forest clearing. Lucia had brought in trees, rocks, etc. Everything needed to reenact the scenery needed. Sheโd done such an amazing job that Blake felt as if he was i
Lucia and her team were feverishly busy with putting together the final arrangements for the special event of naming the new Second.Blake had kept hush-hush about who his selected Beta was. Only the Elders knew, not even Amelia. And he thought it best to keep it that way. He didnโt want it to get out and for everyone to know before the actual reveal.Blake walked around the compound. He had been checking on the training of the Omegas, Deltas, and Betas. Something he loved to do because he wanted to be prepared when he needed to select new Deltas or Betas. He needed to know who was fairing well and who was not. He also liked to be โseenโ by his pack. Not just locked up in his cabin, dealing with pack business.Jax used to be one of the trainers and it saddened Blake when he walked around the compound and didnโt see his face. Jax had become such a strong pillar of the pack that things just didnโt seem the same without him and Blake doubted that it ever would.Blake popped into the hall
Amelia walked silently back to the compound with Blake, still shocked over what had just happened.Had she really been kidnapped and then saved? All in the span of a few hours.How did it all happen so fast?Shock kicked in and Amelia began to shake. Blake took hold of her hand and tried his best to calm her down by rubbing his thumb along the back of her hand, but he could feel that he was having little effect as she shook all the way back to the compound.Blake thanked his men for their hard work. Sent some to the Salutaries to be checked out and the others to their cabins to rest.Blake, however, took Amelia straight back to his cabin to try to calm her down.Blake sat her down in the chair and, holding her hands, knelt in front of her.โI thought Iโd lost you,โ said Blake with a sadness in his eyes that sheโd never seen before.โI thought I was going to die. Stephanie has threatened my life so many times that I thought today might just be the day that she got her wish. I shudder t
The car picked Blake and Amelia up and they headed off to the office.Blake looked so handsome in his black suit, black hair, and black eyes. Amelia couldnโt help but want to be in his arms that very moment. She wore a pencil-length black skirt and a lime-green shirt which once again showed off her beautiful eyes.โYou look like a knock-out,โ commented Blake as she entered the car, โIโm not sure that I want the other men at the office seeing you like this.โ He joked and Amelia couldnโt help but giggle. She loved his sense of humor.โIโm not sure that I want the other Secretaries to see you looking so sexy in your tailored suit,โ winked Amelia, and Blakeโs smile almost reached his ears. They made such an attractive couple that it was sickening.Amelia settled in at her desk and began typing up some contracts when her landline rang. It was the receptionist from downstairs.โHello, Amelia speaking,โ answered Amelia, thinking that it was reception letting her know that a guest had arrived
โHello, Connor,โ greeted Stephanie as she ever so slowly entered his cabin, rubbing herself against him on purpose as she passed him by. She smelt his pheromones heighten and knew that she would have her way that evening. He didnโt stand a chance against her and her deviousness.โYou look dead sexy,โ said Connor as he eyed her from head to toe and then back up again.โThank you, I know,โ answered Stephanie in the most sultry voice she could muster.โJoin me at the table,โ said Connor as he made a sweeping movement with his hand and she walked over to the table.Connor joined her after closing the cabin door and trying to pull himself together. He pulled out her chair for her and while standing behind her could see that her dress was backless and along with the smell of her Lavender scent it drove him wild.He gently stroked his fingers over her back as he made his way around to his side of the table. He in turn had given her gooseflesh and it was evident by her peaking breasts. Conno
They drove back to the compound in silence.Amelia sat with her hands next to her legs, holding the seat, not knowing what else to do with her hands. Blake did the same.They were both dumbstruck by what had just happened.Blakeโs hand slid over Ameliaโs and she didnโt make to pull hers away. They drove home like that, looking at one another every now and then, but not a word spoken.Amelia asked, Just before they reached the compound, โwas there even a client?โโNo,โ answered Blake honestly as he looked at Amelia in a new light. In a way as if to claim her for his own.โThen why did you say there was one?โ asked Amelia as she bit her bottom lip.Seeing her do that turned Blake on and he could barely contain himself from kissing her again. โI just wanted an excuse to be alone with you. Thatโs all. And please donโt bite your lip like thatโฆit does things to meโฆโHis honesty hit home with Amelia and she smiled. โYou could have just asked and I would have said yes to spending alone time w