Goldie’s POV
I was about to strip out of my wet clothes when Asher showed up. He said Cooper we concerned about me. He’s such a sweetheart.
Asher made it clear he wasn’t leaving without me. It felt nice that someone wanted to spend time with me because they wanted to keep me safe. I felt it would be nice to have some company, especially someone who made me smile and laugh.
As it would take time to dry off and get changed, I opted to walk to his house in my wet clothes. I could get changed when we got there. I didn’t think about the time it would take to get there.
We walked through the forest, Cooper by my side. He is a handsome black wolf. I wonder if he is an Alpha? I thought to myself. I find it kind of odd that they say Alpha wolves are black. My dad has a black wolf, but he’s a Beta. So, I think that is a misconception.
Cooper’s soft fur brushed against my hand as we walked. He seems to like my touch and takes a small step inward. Then he intentionally walked into me. So, I used my hip to nudge him back. The next thing I knew, I was caught up in a game of tag with Cooper. He was always obviously going to win, but I wasn’t going to let him win easily. It was fun and kept me warm.
When we arrived at the house where Asher and Cooper were staying, I couldn’t help but look at the pile of bricks in front of me. “We would have been safer in my tree,” I said out loud. Cooper snarled at my insult, causing me to rush inside quickly. He has been nothing but concerned about my safety since we met and there I was insulting him. Bad Goldie, I scold myself on the way up the steps.
Once I was inside, I got out of my damp clothes that were clinging to my skin. As I dragged the dry ones out of my bag, I heard the door hinges groan.
I stood up and looked around to see Asher in the doorway. He’s staring at me like I’m the first naked woman he’s ever seen. Or semi-naked, seeing that I still had my underwear on. “What?” I asked him. He shook his head after realizing he was staring.
“Nothing, I just wasn’t expecting to walk in and see you like this.” Using his hands to point at my body.
“Like what?” I asked him, thinking I had something on me.
“You in your underwear.”
I looked at him, not quite believing what he was saying. “Seriously, we’re wolf shifters. Nudity is part of our lives. I’ve been looking at your naked body for ages. What is wrong with mine?” He just stands there gawping at me. I don’t know why. “I may not have my wolf yet, but I am far from embarrassed about my body.”
“No… No, you shouldn’t be. It’s very nice.”
“I will take that as a compliment. Thank you,” I said, smiling at him.
“Your body is pretty nice, too,” I said, returning the compliment. It has been hard not to stare at him. His muscular physique makes it obvious that he trains regularly.
I bend down to put some dry socks on when I hear footsteps getting closer to me. When I stood up, Asher was inches from me. “You know what wolf shifters are also known for?” He said to me while breathing quickly.
I suspect I know where this is going, and I certainly wouldn’t mind. This day has been nothing but stress and I could use a bit of relief. “Why don’t you tell me what else wolf shifters are known for?” I stroked a finger up his bare chest. “Or better yet, why don’t you show me?”
I guess he is not used to someone being so forward about sex. He isn’t marked and I don’t have a wolf. There is nothing wrong with what I just said. Unless he is a virgin, but he started it. I carried on stroking his chest. His breathing gets faster. Then he grabs my wrist. “You are asking for trouble?” he says to me.
I looked up and grinned at Asher before I leaned forward and licked his chest. With a growl, he grabs my hair, forcefully tilting my head back, and kisses me intensely. He tastes so good and I want more. I grabbed his hair and pulled him closer to me, intensifying the kiss.
Asher loosens his grip on my hair and skillfully moves his hands down to my neck, then my shoulders. He tugs on my bra straps. I let go of him and unclasp it without breaking our kiss. Letting it fall to the floor. I am so turned on right now; I bet he can smell how turned on I am.
I swung my right foot behind his right knee. Causing him to lose balance. He adjusted his position and is now on his knees in front of me. Before he could do anything, I pulled his head back and kissed him this time. I am now in control.
Asher is the right height to fondle my breasts. Taking it in turn to suck my nipples. He seems to like the sounds coming from me. As he sucks, he slides his hands down to my waist. Hooking his thumbs under my panties and sliding them down. I giggle at his action.
He smiles at me as I giggle. He is up for this as much as I am. He stands up, picking me up by my ass cheeks. As he does. I wrapped my legs around his waist. I can feel his erect cock against my clit. He kisses me as we walk. I don’t care enough to look at where we are going. Not until he sits me on something.
He pulls away from me and looks into my eyes. “I fuc.k hard and fast,” he says to me. I guess he thinks that bit of information will put me off. If nothing else, it turns me on. “Better show me what you have got then,” I responded, wanting him to shut up and get on with it.
He flips me over on a table and, within seconds, I can feel him entering me. I scream as he enters me initially, but he doesn’t stop. He keeps going until he is fully inside of me. He moves, touching nerves I never knew I had. As he thrusts inside me, the initial discomfort fades away, and I begin to moan with pleasure. When I try to raise my chest off the table, he pushes me back down. He wants to be in control.
My nails dig into the table as I can feel my orgasm building and building. I scream out as my orgasm rips through my body. Asher grips my hips tighter and his cock goes an extra inch further into me. “Oh, goddess,” he cries out. Oh, goddess indeed. That’s also when I feel him filling me. When he’s finished, he pulls out of me and spins me around, kissing me frantically while we both come down from our buzz.
He smiles at me as he presses our foreheads together. “I haven’t done that in such a long time. You felt amazing,” he says.
“I think what you mean is that was an amazing start,” I said back to him. The look of shock on his face made me smile. “You may fuc.k hard and fast. I just hope you have the stamina to keep it up for the duration.”
He lowers his forehead to mine. “You are trouble, aren’t you?” He says. I grinned at him just before I pushed up on my toes, kissing his lips. “Big time.”
After that, we spend the night enjoying each other’s bodies. Taking turns being in control. At some point, we must both collapse with exhaustion. The next thing I know, I wake up, all sticky and sweaty, wrapped up in his arms.
I kissed him, trying to get him to release me. But he kissed me back. “I have to go,” I told Asher. “Once more for the road?” He suggested.
“I really don’t have the time.” Then I remembered how amazing he made my body feel. “I am always in trouble, anyway.” With that, we had sex once more before I left.
I felt so good as I walked home. What a good start to my day that was. That is until I walked up the path to my house.
Goldie’s POV I do my best to be as quiet as I can when I sneak into my house. I don’t want to wake anyone up, especially my step-monster. She needs as much beauty sleep as she can get. I carefully walked up the stairs and sneaked into the bedroom that Shannen and I shared. Shannen sits up as I gather my things for a shower. I can’t even imagine how bad I must look. Let alone how badly I must smell. Thankfully, Shannen doesn’t have a wolf, so it’s not an issue for her. I was expecting Shannen to say something to me. She always asks how I am when I stay out. But she says nothing. She just stares at me and smiles. I am about to say something to her to explain my appearance. But she holds her finger over her lips. Which means I need to be quiet. I nodded my head in acknowledgment. Kellie put a baby monitor in our soundproof bedroom. So that she can hear our conversations. She is out of order, and she looks for any excuse to argue with us. What are we supposed to do? “This is her
Shannen’s POV I am going to miss Goldie when she’s gone. For the past few weeks, every night when she’s home tucked up in her bed, I stare at her. If she caught me, she would call me a creep. She looks after me and protects me. We’re not related by blood, but we’re sisters in our hearts. I am also the one who comforts her after her nightmares and covers for her when she runs off during the night. I am dreading the day she won’t be here, and I stare at an empty bed. My rock will be gone. But I can’t let her see how upset I am, so I have taken to crying in the shower. She has her life to live. I can’t hold her back from her destiny. Her birthright. She will make a great Beta to an Alpha one day. I simply hope there will be a place in her life for Samuel and me. I refuse to let my mom believe she’s getting under my skin. Even though she has already started with snide remarks about my weight, my hair, and my intelligence. As if it’s not hard enough being the Beta’s daughter
Goldie’s POV I was so surprised by how long I slept. I felt so alive all day in school. If a good night can do that for you, I’m in! But I was so exhausted. I’m not surprised I slept for so long. I smiled, remembering why I was so exhausted. I grabbed loads of extra food from the school cafeteria at lunchtime. At least I won’t have to worry about what I’m going to eat over the weekend. Asher mentioned that he wouldn’t be sticking around. That was on Wednesday. It was now Friday. I had hoped he would be gone, so I could attempt to make the ruined house somewhat livable for Shannen. Or maybe Asher would still be there and I could have a dirty weekend. Either way, I am good. After school, I headed for my training session. I performed well, according to the head warrior. I was still completely alert, even after training. The head warrior organized a small celebration because it was my last session with him before I left for Beta Academy. Izzy and her dad are
Finley’s POV Cody enjoyed survival training. Only because he spent the entire time in his wolf form. He only allowed me to take over our body when I was working on the shack. Which was our apparent shelter. It honestly wasn’t even a shack, just some wood and a tin roof. But I had to refer to it somehow. At least it had a fresh water supply nearby. All I could do with the place was build a firepit for whichever of my brothers would arrive here next. Cody had a great time. He was able to run, hunt, and sleep whenever he felt like it. It made me realize how little time he gets as a wolf. He would have enjoyed it more if his brothers had been here with him. But while we are at Alpha Academy, there is nothing I can do about that. Maybe that is what survival camp is about. Forcing you and your wolf to bond. Not that we needed it, we’re on good terms. I’m currently waiting on the side of the road, waiting to be picked up. “I hope I’m picked up second,” I tell Cody. We’re tr
Goldie’s POV I was so comfy and warm that I didn’t want to move. Then something moved next to me. I woke up and couldn’t remember where I was. Asher was lying next to me, still sleeping. That’s who moved. Looking at his still face, I smirk as I remember what we got up to last night. This man has rocked my world twice in a week and I know nothing about him. Who is he? Maybe it’s best that I don’t know. That way, there are no complications. I looked around the room. It was light. I got to my feet and walked to the door, hoping it was early morning. But looking up beyond the trees, the sun was shining brightly. “Crap. Crap. Crap.” I shouted as I searched for my clothes. “What’s going on?” Asher asks. “I have to go.” I pulled on my top. “Go where?” he asks while shaking his head. “Home,” I said as I forced my feet into my sneakers. He takes hold of my hand. “Stay.” He pleads. “I can’t,” I answered him. Then he kissed me. His lips taste amazin
Dex’s POV As Fred’s car got closer, I saw Fin standing on the side of the road. “Be quick.” Fred snapped at me as soon as he stopped the car. Seriously, this man has no patience. Sibling separation will be among the matters I intend to tackle when I reconfigure Alpha Academy. Twins and triplets should have a say in whether they want to be separated. I know me and my brothers would prefer to be together. I climbed out of the car, and Fin stared at me. He looked serious, which was unusual for him. “Are you okay?” I asked. “Asher’s got questions to answer,” he says sternly, using his full name. “Ash? I saw him earlier. He was in such a good mood,” I comment. “Oh, I bet he was,” Fin answers with a smirk on his face. “Boys move it.” Fred hollers. “How was it?” I quickly asked Fin. “Fantastic,” he answers. His response left me so confused. Colt and I try to process the conversation on route. But none of it made sense. Why is he so annoyed at
Goldie’s POV To wash Asher’s smell off me. I jump into the stream on my way home. Kellie would just say I stink, but Dad has a good sense of smell. He would want to know why I have a man’s scent all over me. I don’t think I would ever be ready for that conversation. When I walked into the house, I was still dripping wet. I got an earful from Kellie for tracking mud into the house. I told her I had slipped and that I would clean it up. But Dad insisted on doing it, as I needed to get ready. Dad told me I was told to go upstairs and shower immediately. The hot water scalded my skin at first. But after a few seconds, it felt good. As I scrubbed my skin, it felt as though I was washing away Asher’s kisses. Which made me quite sad, as I liked how they felt. Afterward, I rushed to get dry but didn’t get dressed. There was no point. I would have to get undressed in an hour. I threw on my dressing gown and wandered downstairs. The day was amazing, but the night should be incre
Dex’s POV It’s 6 am. I’ve been waiting hours for my ride. In theory, I should be the last one to be picked up. Ash was the first to be dropped off last week at this location. Once we are together, we track her down. Screw Fred and his schedule. I waited a few more hours before Fred’s stupid car appeared in the distance. But when it pulls over, there is no one in there other than Fred. “Where are they?” I demand to know. “Get in, and you’ll all be together sooner.” He snaps at me, grinning. I assume he has picked me first and is going to collect the others. But once he has, we are coming back here. “Is it torture for you to be away from them for so long?” he mocks. “Because it’s torture for me having to drive out here all the bloody time.” What a twat. Annoyed because he had to do some extra driving. He’s lucky I don’t know the location of my brother’s, otherwise I would knock him out and go get them myself. But I don’t, and he’s right. The sooner I stop complaining
Evangeline’s POV Nathan has been exceptionally accommodating ever since we settled into his home and kingdom. Edgar spends quite a lot of time with him and Jasper. It’s good to see Edgar finally relaxing after all these years. I think abdicating may have been a wise decision. I get to spend time with Ora and Shannen a lot these days. Maria’s mates have been treating her like she is breakable, which is driving her potty. As the date of Maria’s scan approaches. Nathan has been becoming more and more agitated. Edgar and Jasper have been helping him relieve some of that aggression in the training field. But I can see the emotional toll it is taking on him. I talked to Asher, Dexter, and Finley, asking for permission to speak with Maira privately. At first, they said no, “Whatever Maria is going through, she has us to support her,” Finley told me. “This is a difficult time for any family. I understand that. Maria may have relied on her mother for guidance, but she isn’t here. I am no
Benson’s POV “It will be okay,” I told Rhea as we drove to the Dark Crescent Pack. Ora and Rhea are sitting in the back seat and I can see how restless she is. “I know, but I still feel nervous about returning home,” she says. Rhea hasn’t been home since the hunters took her. We are both concerned mom will have a heart attack if she just turns up. So we both agreed to break the news to her gently. Which is why the back windows of the car are tinted. Edgar and Evangeline have given us a head start. But they are on their way to meet their in-laws. “No matter how you are feeling. Can you imagine what mom is going to be like?” I said as I approached the border’s gates. I lower the window and am greeted by a guard. He ushers me through without hesitation, telling me he has informed my dad about my arrival. I drive slowly through the pack so that Ora can see where I grew up. “It’s so quaint,” she says. “The people are so nice here. It was a great place to grow up.” Rhea tells her
Ora’s POV After leaving Scotland, we traveled south. To a place I once called home. I had so many mixed feelings on the journey. I had lived there in that farmhouse for as long as I can remember. I have so many memories there. What stands out in my memory now, is that this is the place where Aunt Jayne and Aunt Josie lost their lives. As we pulled down the long drive, there was nothing in sight. No buildings, no equipment. Nothing but grass. “Everything is gone,” I said sadly as I got out of the car and walked around. “There is a chance Millicent burned the place to the ground to cover her tracks,” Mom told me. “You will always have your memories of this place before the attack,” Benson says. “Do you remember the time I hid in the barn?” I smile, but that’s all it is now, a memory. “Feels like a lifetime ago,” I said as he kissed my hand. “Did you do anything off the farm? Maybe that will cheer you up,” Dad asked me. “I had a pretty strict upbringing. Going out
Evangeline’s POV Our alarm went off just as Edgar and I were still busy. We grinned at one another. “It’s been a while since we had a night like that,” he announced proudly. “Hopefully, we get to do it again. Now that life is as it should be,” I responded. There have been instances in the past where I felt guilty for my happiness while my child was out there somewhere. But that is behind me now. As we entered the dining room, I was surprised to see Ora and Benson sitting there. Ora’s hair was tied up, showing off Benson’s mark on her neck. “I guess we had better get used to having a son and a daughter,” I told Edgar before we sat opposite the couple. Coffee is brought to our table. “Have you given any thoughts about your future?” Edgar asks Ora. She stops eating and questions him about what she means. “You are our daughter. By birth, you are the heir to the throne. A princess.” Ora places her knife and fork down before she looks at Benson. “I would follow you anywhere,” Ben
Evangeline’s POV It’s a hard pill to swallow. The baby I once cradled in my arms is now a woman. I have missed so much. I fear I will never truly get to know my daughter now that her mate bond has snapped into place. As I maneuver around the room, I see so many new friends. But the person I am keeping my eye on the most is Edgar. He is in overprotective dad mode. Every time Benson and Ora go to leave the room, he is there, blocking their path. The next time he does it, I will say something. I tell myself, knowing it won’t be long. But first, there is someone I need to speak to. I glanced around the room, easily spotting her vibrant red hair. She sees me approaching and straightens up. “Be in my lab in an hour. Bring your arrowhead. All being well, we will leave tomorrow.” I told her quickly as I could see Edgar moving again. “See if Kristopher can help,” I said as I rushed away. “Where are you two off to?” I caught Edgar asking the couple as he stood in front of them with h
Jo’s POV “Haven’t you slept for long enough?” Jupiter asks. It’s good to hear her voice even if she is complaining. “A few more minutes,” I pleaded as I stretched my limbs, hitting someone in the process. My eyes flew open, fearing who it could be. I turned my head to the side to see a face I had not seen in a very long time. “Gosh, you’ve aged badly,” I told Nathan as I rolled on my side and stroked his face. “I’ve aged fine. Thank you very much, Joanna. It’s the trouble you’ve brought to my doorstep that’s aged me. I think I’ve aged a decade since finding out you were here.” He retorts. “Are you saying I shouldn’t have come back when I had nowhere else to go?” He pulls me close to him. “You should never have left. You owe me an explanation.” He says adamantly. Seeing the pain on his face makes me think I may have made a bad decision back then. But I made it based on Nathan having a life full of happiness with his mate. I made the hard sacrifice, so he didn’t have to. I love him
Wolf King Nathan’s POV Ajax has been inconsolable since our mate bond was severed. He decided our best chance right now was to be in human form. Being in human form would mean we had a clearer head, as the mate bond was connected through the wolf. Then he could be blocked out. I stood side by side next to my son’s wolves. Face a group of creatures set on destroying us. Every wolf around me stood strong, growling as our enemies got closer. Then, when they were close enough to smell them, we charged forward. Cooper, Colt, and Cody blocked my path. I tried to get involved, but this only distracted them. I begrudgingly took a step back for their safety. It left a bitter taste in my mouth. The howling intensified with the arrival of more wolves to the fight. I don’t know who they are, but I am grateful they are here. To make myself useful, I approach the ice wall, intending to break through it. That will be the next task we face. “It’s solid,” I say as I kick it in frustration. I cou
Merida’s POV With everything going on here and worrying about my Ma back home. I needed to blow off some steam. With my new bow and a couple of quills, I went for some target practice. I know it’s old, a lot older than I am. But this bow feels like it was custom-made for me. It’s the perfect height and weight for me. The wood is sturdy but also bendable, and the string fires my arrows faster than any other material I’ve used. It is a work of art. When Rhea suggested lighting my arrows, I couldn’t believe it. “Best day ever,” I whispered, causing her to snicker. “Wolf hearing,” she responded. I was having a great time until Frederick had to spoil my fun by telling me not to waste my arrows and sending Rhea to be with her brother. Benson is alright, but I still haven’t forgiven him or Ellie for what they did to me. Just as I was aiming to shoot an arrow at a tree, the wall of Beta Academy exploded. While dodging the flying debris, I got hit on the head. A flying piece of debris. Th
Anabelle’s POV Frederick said I would die protecting someone important, and he was right. I protected an unconscious woman and her unborn baby. How important they are doesn’t matter, they are defenseless. The pain in my chest was excruciating, and I had trouble taking breaths. I struggled to keep my eyelids open as I tried to breathe. When they closed, happy memories of my family appeared, the things that brought me the most joy. I could hear Maria’s reassuring voice telling me help was coming. The more time I spent with my eyes closed, the more my memories lengthened. That’s when I saw memories of Ellie and me running around the castle growing up. Getting into all sorts of mischief. I began to cry at the thought of leaving Ellie. She would be all alone in this world without me. But there was nothing I could do. My chest hurt so much. Ellie was my last thought as everything became dark. I felt so cold. As the darkness consumed me. Kristopher suddenly appeared out of nowhere. A br