Quinn's Point of View
I woke up and looked over at the clock. It was 6.57. I looked around the room, and Summer was gone. I could hear hushed whispers coming from the living room as I opened the door; I was met with silence. “Please don't stop on my account,” I told them, heading to the kitchen for coffee. When I looked back, I realised the living room was packed. There was Liam, Jake, Summer, Nathan, Asher and his parents. Before anyone could speak, Nathan and Asher's mum ran over and pulled me into her arms. “Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry for what's going on. Your brother has been filling us in. You will be safe at Cold Moon, and you will have so much fun you might never want to leave”. She told me with a big grin. “I'm Sarah, and my mate is Tyson, and we are so happy that you are coming to Cold Moon with us”. Nathan cleared his throat awkwardly, and his mother let me go. I looked at Liam, and he was holding back a grin. “We are just waiting on the Beta and warriors to arrive. Summer has packed bags for both of you, so you're all ready to go”.
I nodded and sat on the only free seat, which was next to Asher. “How are you feeling?.
“Good as new Soph, thinking of heading back to the bar. I think that waitress was into me”. Asher said with a smirk.
“Rachel is into every guy under 30. You're not special,” I told him, matching his smirk. “And it's Quinn”.
“Oh, you wound me. You can always make me feel better,” he said cheekily, throwing his arm around me. I rolled my eyes and flung his arm off me as not one, but two pissed off Alphas growled loudly. Asher threw his hands in the air, mumbling, “jeez, I was joking. Is anyone gonna get pissed off if I hit on Summer”.
“Just me”, Summer quipped, making us all laugh. I decided to make sandwiches for the journey. I was halfway through when Nathan joined me in the kitchen. “I'm sorry about Asher. I would say he's not always like that, but I'd be lying”.
“It's ok”, I laughed. “I think he's funny.”
Whatever reply was on Nathans's tongue was cut short when the door was flung open, and before I could see who it was, I was thrown against the wall with Nathan pressed against me, hiding me from view with his hand over my mouth. My heart started racing, and I wasn't sure if it was from fear of whoever burst in or from Nathan being pressed against me. I felt further embarrassed when I realised that he could hear my erratic heartbeat.
“If you two are quite finished, can you come into the living room”? Asher said, leaning against the door frame, looking relaxed with that smirk that seems to be permanently etched on his face.
Nathan stepped back and led me into the living room, shoving his brother on the way past, although it didn't look like it bothered Asher too much.
“Lucas managed to get in touch with someone on our side from Red Rock, and Alpha Xavier has offered a £25,000 reward for anyone that gets you to him before Sunday”. Liam told the room. The silence was deafening as everyone turned and stared at me. I think they were all waiting on me to say something, but I had no clue what to say. I couldn't stay here as my father and a lot of the pack believed that I was mated to Xavier and wouldn't think twice about betraying me for £25,000, but how was I supposed to go with Alpha Nathan now? I didn't know him or his pack. Could I trust him or any of his pack with that offer on the table?
“No one from my pack will know who you are, Quinn. They won't even know your real name”. Nathan told me as if he could read my mind. I wanted to believe him because, for some reason, when I looked at him, I did trust him.
“So what do we do now,” Summer asked Liam as she pulled me down onto the couch beside her. Liam knelt in front of us and put one hand on each of our cheeks. “This changes nothing. The plan stays the same. I need you to trust me.”
“It's not about trusting you, Liam, but this money does change things. It's 25 thousand reasons for someone to give her up”. Summer snapped tears filling her eyes.
-Sum, don't ask me why but I do trust Nathan, and I would trust Liam with both of our lives, and so would you, so if he asks us to trust him, I will, but you don't have to come. I'll be ok on my own.- I mind linked her, and in return, she snorted then said, “Fine, when do we leave.”
“Alex is on his way up with the Beta. I think you should leave after lunch. We need to get you out of the packhouse without being seen, then you can be on your way”. Liam told us.
“Ok, I'll finish making the sandwiches, and Liam can have lunch brought up”. I turned and walked into the kitchen and could hear someone following me in. “Looks like you could use some help.” I found myself blushing when I looked at Nathans breathtaking smile. “Just tell me what you want me to do,” he said, his smile turning into a smirk as I realised I was staring at him like a creep. I quickly continued making sandwiches as I gave Nathan orders. As we finished, I looked at Nathan and laughed, “I've never seen someone concentrate so hard on making sandwiches”, I teased him, but I was surprised to see him blush. “I um, I've never made sandwiches before”. I couldn't help but laugh at him. “You've never made sandwiches before”. “No, I've always had somebody around to make food for me,” he told me sheepishly. This time I burst out laughing and couldn't stop. I don't know if it was the fact he looked so embarrassed over something so ridiculous or the fact that I can't remember the last time I felt so relaxed, but I couldn't stop until I had tears running down my face. “It's not that funny”, he told me, joining in on my laughter before throwing grated cheese at me. “You did not just do that.”
“I'm so sorry”, Nathan said, although he looked anything but. “Oh, you will be I told him, grabbing the lettuce and tossing it at him. Five minutes later, a loud whistle brought a stop to our food fight. I looked at the doorway and was surprised to see everyone watching us. Most looked shocked or surprised, apart from Summer and Asher, who both had huge shit-eating grins on their faces. I looked over myself and Liam then the kitchen that looked like a bomb had hit it. There was cheese, lettuce, onions, ham, vinaigrette and mayonnaise over every surface and more so over the two of us. “It was Nathan that started it”, I told them, laughing when Nathan nudged me. “I'm sorry, Jake. I’ll clean it up.” Nathan left to go to his room to clean up and meet his Beta. “So what's going on with you and that hottie Alpha”. Sumner asked as she helped me clean the kitchen. “Nothing”. I said, ignoring the smirk on her face. “Who do you think you're talking to, Quinn? There is obviously something going on. You should go for it. He's hot and funny and protective and did I mention hot.”
“Yes, I think you mentioned that. I'm going for a shower now”. I walked into the shower and thought about what Summer said. I agreed with her about Nathan, but I already had enough trouble with Alphas in my life, with my dad, Xavier and Liam without adding another one; no, I would stay away from all men until I found my mate. What are we going to do if Xavier is our mate? My wolf asked? I have no idea, I told her honestly. We could reject him. I know it would hurt, but after all that's happened, I don't think anyone would blame me. I prayed to Moon Goddess that I wasn't mated to that man. I got dressed and checked the bag Summer had packed for me, which looked like we were going clubbing every night by the number of short dresses she packed when I heard Summers excited scream. I ran through to the living room and saw Summer in the arms of a blond-haired, blue-eyed guy in his early 20s, and she looked happier than I had ever seen her as they gazed lovingly at each other. “This is my best friend, Quinn”. Summer told him as she ran over to hug me. “Quinn, this is my mate, Beta Noah”.
Nathan's Point of View I had to go and have a shower after that food fight, and I couldn’t stop smiling. I can’t remember the last time I had done something so childish and fun. I’m glad we’re heading home today. I’m on edge knowing that people in this pack would happily stab Quinn in the back, especially with that reward being offered. She’ll be safer in my pack, and once she’s eighteen, she’ll know we’re mates and going after a Luna is an offence punishable by death, and if he even attempts to take her, I will kill him. Once I finished my shower, my Beta and best friend Noah was shown into my suite. I got him up to speed as I had only told him the bare minimum when I phoned and asked him to come here. “So I’m about to meet my future Luna”, he laughed, and I could tell he was genuinely happy for me. “Yes, but remember she doesn’t know yet, so keep it to yourself. I don’t want to scare her, and I don’t think she
Quinn's Point of ViewI was pulled out of my sleep by laughter; I opened my eyes and smiled as Summer twisted round in her seat. “Hey, sleeping beauty, I forgot how easily you could fall asleep at the drop of a hat.” she smiled mischievously as she looked over me. “You looked comfy”. As she said that, I realised I had fallen asleep and somehow ended up cuddling into Nathan. “I'm so sorry I said, moving as far away as I could”. Nathan smiled sleepily at me. -You were drooling in your sleep. I wonder what you were dreaming of- Summers's voice sounded in my head. I unintentionally growled, causing Summer to erupt into a fit of giggles. “Something you want to share with the class?” Noah asked Summer.“Hmm, maybe later”, she laughed, “So how long until we are at Cold Moon. “About 10 minutes”. Nathan s
Quinn's Point of View “That's nice timing”, I told Sarah as she came into the kitchen. “Oh, is there anything I can do to help” “No thanks, Sarah, I'm just dishing up, take a seat”. As I was taking the plates to the table, I asked Nathan to get everyone a drink. “She's here two minutes, and she's got you well trained”. Asher chirped as Nathan got up to get the drinks. I slapped the back of his head as I put his plate down. “Looks like she's picked up a few things from you too,” he muttered. We all started eating, and Summer told us all about the changes she wanted to make to Noah's home to make it home for both of them. Poor Noah doesn't know what he's letting himself in for because I know for a fact he will be doing all the work. “Oh, Liam phoned earlier and said he would pack the rest of my stuff up and bring it here on Sunday to save me having to go back”. Summer tol
Quinn’s Point of View When I woke up the following day, I thought about the night before. Nathan came to my room and held me while I cried, then sat telling me stories about him, Asher and Noah growing up until I fell asleep. I decided to get up and make breakfast before he had to go to training. I walked downstairs and into the kitchen and switched on the cooker when I heard a grumble from behind me and found Asher lying on the floor in front of the couch. -Hey Quinn, you awake?- Summers voice sounded in my head. -Yes, I'm making breakfast- I knew that would get her up and about. Less than five minutes later, Summer and Noah walked in. Noah took one look at Asher on the floor and decided to kick him to wake him up. I plated four breakfasts for us and put one in the oven to keep warm for Nathan when he got up. As we started ea
The packhouse was busy when we arrived, and Asher flirted with just about every girl we passed, which wouldn't have bothered me if he didn't have his arm around me, causing me to get the brunt of the dirty looks from the girls. “There was a lot of Jealous girls down there Asher, Did you do that on purpose?” I asked as we walked to the second floor. “Doesn't hurt to keep them on their toes”, he said, throwing me a wink over his shoulder as he walked into his suite. My phone started blaring, and I fished it out of my pocket, and Nathans name was flashing on the screen. Me: Hey Nate Nate: Hey, I'm sorry something came up, and I had to come back to the office. Are you still at the bar? Me: No, I think I've had enough to drink in the last 24 hour
Quinn's Point of ViewAfter our ice cream, we walked back to the house and decided to sit in the back garden. As we sat on the swing, we could hear loud voices coming from Summer and Noah's place. “Should we go inside?” I asked Nathan, who surprised me by silencing me. “I can't hear them” “Nathan, we can't eavesdrop on them”. I tried to pull him off the swing, but he just pulled me back down next to him, laughing. “I am not listening to my best friend arguing with her mate. I quickly jumped off the swing and out of his way. “Fine, you must be the only girl in the world that would walk away from listening to someone else arguing”. He laughed as he followed me to the kitchen. I opened the fridg
Quinn's Point of View I woke up in the morning to Nathan peppering kisses on my face and neck. “Well, this is an excellent way to wake up in the morning”, I giggled, opening my eyes. I saw Nathan smiling brightly at me. It should be impossible to be this good looking especially having just woken up. “I'm glad you think so”, he smiled. “I’ve got an early training session this morning, but I didn't want to leave without letting you know”. “You could have left me a note”, I teased. “Really”, he smirked “, then you would have missed this,” he said, leaning down and giving me a kiss that made my toes curl. Once he left me breathless, he pulled back. “Would you still rather I let you sleep”. I pretended to give it some thought when Nathan started ti
Nathan's Point of View“I think you should tell her.” I sighed as I looked at Noah; we had been through this a hundred times. He knows my reasons for not telling Quinn that we're mates, but he won't let it drop. I'm assuming it's more to do with him having to keep a secret from Summer. “We've already been through this, Noah”.“Yes, and I understood you not wanting to tell her at first when you thought she wouldn't believe you and would run, but things have changed. You two have got very close very fast, something which, according to Summer, is unheard of for Quinn, so I think she would believe that it's the truth. Not to mention it would stop her worrying over Xavier being her mate.” “I get what you're saying, Noah, but I would still rather she fi
Quinn’s point of viewOne year laterI was blowing up balloons as I looked around the garden. Today was the twins first birthday party, and we had decided to keep it just family. I set a picnic blanket on the ground and sat a few toys down for Sophie and Asher to play with. I still can’t believe they are one year old already; this year has flown past.Summer stepped out with her seven month old daughter Melissa. She placed Melissa with the twins and came to help me with the food. Melissa and Sophie were joined at the hip so much so that Melissa cries anytime she is taken away from Sophie. Summer and I think they are going to grow up as close as we did and always be friends. Asher or AJ, as we have taken to calling him to make it less confusing when they are both around, is usually with his uncle Asher. They have a special bond. Asher can’t go anywhere without AJ tagging along.
Quinn's point of viewWe made it to the pack hospital in record time. Asher pulled in seconds behind us, running straight for my door to help me out. Nathan soon scooped me up in his arms and rushed me into the hospital. Amy was waiting for us at the reception desk, chatting to Phoebe. Both of them had huge smiles on their faces.“How are you feeling, Quinn,” Amy asked as she ushered us into one of the private rooms.“She’s in labour; her waters broke about half an hour ago, and she’s having contractions.” Nathan barked at her.“Lay her down on the bed, and we will have a look at her.”“Where’s Emily? She should be here by now.” Nathan shouted at Amy yet again before his eyes glazed over as he mind linked Emily to hurry up.“Nate, if
Quinn's point of view“Finally here.” Summer exclaimed as the car pulled to a stop, and I saw my brother waiting on us, looking happier and more content than I had ever seen him before. I quickly jumped out of the car at the same time as Summer. Liam wrapped us both up in his arms.“I can't believe you are both having babies,” he said, his eyes filling with tears as he placed one hand on my huge bump and one hand on Summer’s tiny bump that you wouldn't know was there if you didn't think she was pregnant.“Now you have three more reasons to come visit us. Now, where is Megan?” Summer asked as she looked around and saw plenty of pack members walking about with many watching us, but Megan wasn't one of them.“She's in the main hall with Sarah, and I have been threatened to within an inch of my life to stay out of there unt
Quinn's point of view “Mate”, Asher murmured, staring at Cara. Cara wasn't looking at him; she was looking at his hand, which was still holding my arm. “Cara, this is my brother in law Asher,” I told her as I shook his arm off me, snapping her out of her trance. “Let's give them a moment to get acquainted.” Mrs Roberts said quietly as she ushered us out of the kitchen, snapping her fingers at the rest of the staff. I ran back into the dining room to our table with Summer and Nathan laughing behind me. “Liam, Mrs Roberts granddaughter Cara is Asher’s mate.” I chirped happily as I flopped down at the table. “That's great. She's a lovely girl. I really hope they're happy together.” Liam was genuinely happy for them both.&
Quinn's point of view “Quinn, Nate, wake up; that's us here.” Summer spoke softly as she leaned over from the front seat and gently shook my arm. “Sorry, I must have fallen asleep,” I told her, pulling myself up and out of Nathan's arms as he grumbled lightly when I moved away from him. “Yeah, I didn't have the heart to wake you.” she smiled, reminding me of the first time we drove to Nathan's pack, and I woke up all cuddled into him; she wore the same smile that day, and the glint in her eye told me she remembered. The door opened, and Asher leaned in with his trademark smirk as he eyed Nathan and me. “You two coming of what.” “Yes, we are” I pushed Asher back as I climbed out of the car. We followed Liam through the packhouse up to the Alpha suit. He he
Quinn's point of view Sarah made a huge picnic type spread for dinner, and we all sat around the table joking and laughing. There was no fear of being kidnapped by a crazy Alpha trying to make me his mate or a crazy girl wanting my mate. I was just having dinner with my family and friends, and it was glorious. The only downside was that I knew Liam and Megan would be going back to their pack in the morning, and although we were going with them, I knew in a day or two, depending on how long Nathan could be away from the pack, we would be leaving without them. The only consolation is that they would be together. After everything Megan has been through with her old mate, she deserves a mate that will cherish her, and Liam will do that, and I couldn't be happier that Liam would have a loving mate like Megan. “Are you ok? You are in your own wee world?” Nathan whispere
Quinn's point of view “Hey, lazybones, you planning on lying in bed the rest of the year.” Asher’s voice pulled me from my sleep; opening my eyes to look at him, I groaned when the light hit me. “It’s too bright”, I mumbled as I pulled myself up. “That’s what happens when you sleep for almost two days straight. Emily says you can go home whenever your ready.” he smiled as he sat on the chair next to me. “Where’s Nate?” I asked as I looked around and realised he wasn’t in the room. I had been sleeping on and off since I was brought to the hospital, and every time I woke, Nathan was right next to me. “I think he’s having a nap,” Asher told me, his lip twitching as he tried not to laugh. “Oh my god, Asher, what did you do?” I glared at him as he starte
Nathan's point of viewI ran for about ten minutes before I decided to head back. I didn’t want to be far away in case I was needed, but I felt like a coiled spring all wound up waiting for answers. I practically ran into the woods after speaking with Michelle. I was at odds with my wolf; he wanted to rip her apart there and then, and I had to hold him back because if I hurt or worse killed her, we may never know where she took Quinn.-Nathan, I’ve got her, heading to the hospital now- Asher mind linked me.I raced to the hospital and saw both Amy and Emily standing outside with a patient bed.“We don’t know how bad she is; he just told us he was bringer her here,” Emily told me quickly.“He’s here”, Amy cried as she raced past me.Asher held one hand up to
Nathan's point of viewI got to Michelle's house before her, which gave me time to look around; although we all agreed she would be stupid to take Quinn to her own house but I snooped anyway, hoping she might have left a clue somewhere telling us of her plans or where she might be holding Quinn. That’s if she’s the one holding her for all we knew; she came up with the plan and handed Quinn off to someone else. I sat down on the porch, my head in my hands. I’d been awake now for over twenty-four hours with Quinn being gone for over nine now, and I felt absolutely useless. The last time she was taken, we knew who by and where she was being held, so it was easy to form a plan and go get her back, and if it was only rogues that attacked, I had no doubt I would have saved her, but I hate not knowing where she is or if she’s being harmed.-Michelle is on her way up the street; she’s comin