The guys have thought long and hard about their future with Angel and their pups. *Fingers Crossed* that she loves it.
ANGELThe last couple of weeks had gone smoothly. Elle was fully recovered except for some wariness when crossing streets, but nobody could blame her for that. I would be more worried if she did not have any wariness.The teen driver had nearly been destroyed by the guilt on his conscience. Luckily, Elle was able to talk him into attending counseling so that he could heal from this.If he had been an adult instead of a teenager, the punishment would have included the cells for an extended length of time. He was not being given a pass, but this was an ideal learning experience that could lead to a transformation that would make him even stronger. Thus, he would be attending a defensive driving course and community service on top of the counseling.The other night, I had a dream that lit a fire underneath my ass. Well, Athena actually called it a vision of guidance. They were aptly named because they were used to guide someone about something in particular.I had spent the past two days
GABRIELWe had officially announced Angel’s pregnancy to the pack, seeing how our twins would be the pack’s heirs. We also made it abundantly clear that both of them would be named regardless of one being female. Luckily, most people in this pack would not care.There was a prenatal yoga group that Angel had started joining in the evenings. She absolutely loved it and made it a point to show us all of the fun stuff that she learned how to do. We made sure to reward her for giving us a great show each time that she did.We had been warned by some of our friends who already had pups that we would not be able to keep our hands off of her while she was pregnant. They had been so fucking right about that. Not to mention that her pregnancy hormones had her two seconds away from ripping our clothes off whenever they flared.It was her cravings that were the oddest part of this entire experience. Pickles and chocolate sauce. Extremely spicy foods even though she had always hated that before. N
ANGELElle and Kade went through the asylum protocols with us when we told them about the request from the Dawn Springs pack.It was important to analyze the situation at hand. There was mention of potential trauma, so it was imperative that we did our best to make them feel at ease while we spoke with them. The guys would speak with the guys and gals with the gals, so that they had space to open up if they wished to.We needed to get a feel for these individuals. It was common for those seeking asylum to be withdrawn and nervous. It would be important for them to feel some sort of control over the situation. Giving them options about where they went could do that for them.It was always possible to let the wrong people in. I learned that lesson with Maxine. That was why it was important to speak with the individuals and see if we felt they were good fits. We needed to follow our instincts.The important thing was to make sure that they understood what Nightshade was all about and what
ANGELWe continued talking. They asked us questions about the pack, so we answered each one. We wanted them to know what they were getting themselves into if they chose to come with us.Apparently, two of the young adults were mates and had to leave their pack but did not divulge why that was. We did not push because it was their story. That was Trevor and Callie. They happened upon the rest within the course of three months while they tried to find a place to go. They were turned away from four different packs. They had stayed in a couple of towns but had to leave either because the authorities circled around them or did not feel they were safe.This experience here gave me another talking point for the first supernatural conference. It was unacceptable that people would be just pointblank turned away when they were seeking help. At the very least, the packs could have reached out to the Supernatural Council, or Coverstone Council, to find the closest sanctuary pack. I would have to a
ANGELI rubbed my ever-expanding stomach and grimaced when I felt a sharp kick that left me breathless.My hands leaned against the table in front of me and took a few deep breaths. Then I started singing a lullaby that always seemed to help soothe them. Thank the Goddess that it worked wonders. I felt bad because they were Alpha pups that had to share their current home with each other, but they would have plenty of room in the outside world soon.Sparks ran along my arms as one of my mates rubbed there. I could tell by the scent that it was Grant.I turned around and smiled at his incredibly handsome face. Goddess, I was so damn lucky to have him as a mate. He had always been an incredible friend, then an incredible lover, and now he was also an incredible father. They both were. Our pups would have the most amazing fathers who already loved them so damn much.His head lowered, lips brushing over mine. The kiss was slow and sweet. It made me feel cherished and loved. He pulled back f
GABRIELI leaned my shoulder against the doorframe and watched as my mate rearranged things in the nursery. This was not the first time. Nesting was in a pregnant female’s nature. They wanted everything to be perfect and ready for after giving birth.The three of us worked hard to make sure that everything was ready for our pups, which included baby-proofing everything. That part was on Grant and me. We might have gone a bit overboard, but nobody could fault us. We never wanted to risk our pups at all.It was still surreal to think that we would be welcoming two pups into the world very soon. Some people have vocalized their thoughts on us being too young, but we did not give a flying fuck what they thought. The three of us desired to begin expanding our family, and nothing would have changed that.If you wanted to get into that topic, it was not entirely uncommon for mates to do the same thing as us after they claimed each other. It was entirely up to the individuals. Grant and I poli
GRANTShe was a fucking warrior. I could not begin to imagine what this was like for mothers to endure just to bring us to life. Women were the true heroes and warriors in this world. Men were fucking chumps compared to what I was witnessing right here.The pain that she was battling was nothing to joke about, but she was handling it like a champ. I was so fucking proud of her. “One more push!” Desiree coaxed her. A guttural scream sounded. My hand was nearly crushed, but it was fucking worth it because Angel birthed our first pup. I moved closer to Desiree so that I could cut the umbilical cord. Goddess! Mia was so beautiful. She had her mother’s blonde hair. Her little eyes blinked open as I took the scissors from the nurse. Our baby girl took after us with her eye color. Blonde hair and gray eyes. It was a perfect blend of us. Little cries filled the air. She had a set of lungs on her, something that I was proud of because it showed that she was strong and healthy. “You’re so p
ANGELMy body stretched as I woke up. One of the best feelings was a full-body stretch that pulled your muscles in just the right way. I always let out a groan when it happened because it felt so damn good.I looked at the clock and saw that it was a little after three in the morning. I was also alone in this glorious bed, but I knew where my mates were.Three days have passed since our twins were born. A lot of that day was a blur sprinkled with pain and screaming. It was totally worth it though. I would redo it a thousand times if it meant that Mia and Emerson would be in our arms at the end of it.Ziyah completely healed me shortly after giving birth, which I was incredibly thankful for because it meant that I was able to get back to our new normal. I was able to do everything with our minions without being in pain or weak.I slipped out of bed and pulled a robe on before leaving our bedroom.This house was a dream house of mine. It ticked all of the boxes that I had when thinking a
To all of my amazing readers,I want to send out my deepest gratitude for all of your support with not only “Fated to the Alpha’s – Chased by Chaos” but also the rest of the books within the Fated Universe. The beginning of “Fated Rejection – Fated Claim” had been a brief brush stroke that continued until something much bigger evolved. Each new character, each new journey, and each new struggle painted even more depth.The moment that Elle held an infant Angel in her arms was the moment that I realized what her fate would end up being. It took patience to get us to the point where their journey would begin, but it was worth the wait. I was thrilled with the amazing support that I found within each comment, each like, each gem, and each word of encouragement.The introduction of Caiathus in the first book was really the first crack that hit the wall between the supernatural species. I knew then that the Fated Universe would not be complete unless it paid homage to the diversity within t
VIOLETI stood at the cliff’s edge and watched as the sun peeked over the horizon, painting the sky a plethora of colors. It normally signified the beginning of a new day, but today it signified a possible beginning of the end.Life had not been easy. There was always a fight occurring. It was Mom fighting for us in the beginning. Then it was me fighting for my sister once Mom was gone. Now, it was me fighting for them both.It was crazy to think about how much my life had changed since that night – the night when I learned the truth.I once heard someone say, ‘people can’t change the truth, but the truth can change people.’ That quote stuck with me because it was simplistic yet had an unmistakable depth to it as well. The truth really did change me. Not only did I find out that a mere human was precisely what I was not, but I also found out that Mom didn’t actually die two years ago. Nope. She was betrayed by her husband and given over to a group of sadistic assholes who hunted supern
BLAKELYI had always prided myself on my strength, just like many of those from Alpha blood did. However, I felt anything but strong lately.It was ironic that all it took was someone who was supposed to be my soulmate to destroy what I had once thought were the best parts of who Blakely Ayla Rosenthall was.Not everything was Kol’s fault. I was fully aware of that, but it did not change the way my heart was breaking a little more each time something like this happened.My wings propelled me from the ground, leaving behind a guilt-ridden Kol. My eyes burned as tears filled them. They could not be contained no matter how hard I tried to keep them at bay.His words rang in my head, bouncing around like a cannonball set to destroy everything in its path.‘What a selfish fucking whore you are. All you care about is yourself. I don’t fucking need you and would be better off without you.’It was the work of an internal binding that we had yet to find a reversal for. Its magic always took hol
EMERSONIt had been a year since we took our posts as Nightshade’s leadership. While I would love to say that it had always been smooth sailing, that would be a damn lie.Six months ago, we had another pack issue an official challenge. It was not a common thing to do but did occasionally occur. Instead of infiltrating a pack, Alphas could technically challenge for a pack instead. You had the right to decline, but that would make it appear to other packs that you were weak.Instead of challenging me, they went after Mia, believing that she would be the easier opponent. They were, of course, mistaken. Mia and I were right on par with each other. The fucker cheated and got some wolfsbane into her. Thankfully, she inherited Mom’s affinity for light and used it to burn the wolfsbane off. She ended up winning the challenge, which then invalidated the claim to his own pack.It was a damn good thing that he had challenged her because his pack was suffering underneath his leadership. People wer
MIAI was incredibly thankful that Atlas came to find me when I had run away from him. A coward, that was what I had been and needed to escape before I fell completely apart. That would not be something that I could come back from…To know he actually craved me in the same way that I craved him was absolutely invigorating. It was liberating too.I had always harbored a secret crush on Atlas. Our parents were very close, so we grew up together. He had always been that bright soul who made sure everyone was taken care of. He would go out of his way to ensure that people were happy. Goddess, he was innately empathetic just like his mother. He was also a warrior just like his father.Ryker, his father, had been someone that my parents always admired because he did not know the meaning of the word quit. Many people had thought he would fail as a warrior simply because he was human, but he told them to sit back and watch him shine. He did not become a warrior only because my parents inducted
GRANT(Five years following Epilogue 2)Goddess, it felt like yesterday when my brother and I were experiencing this day ourselves. It was one that we had both looked forward to and dreaded at the same time. Our eighteenth birthday – the day when we could scent our mate, came with a set of complex emotions.We had been in love with Angel for years prior to that day. We had decided that we would finally open up to her and share our hearts while praying that she was receptive to it all.We had always been confident guys, knowing who we were to our family, our friends, and our pack. However, we had both been insecure when it came to Angel because she was our dream, and one that we had desperately wished to come true. We had been afraid of facing any kind of rejection when it came to her because Angel was it for us.The day that we turned eighteen turned out to be one of the highlights of our life because we were granted our deepest desire. We were granted our completion.Life had its ups
ANGEL(8 years after Epilogue 1)Today was going to be a great day! It was Mia and Emerson’s thirteenth birthday party.This was one of two big pack-wide birthday celebrations for our heirs. The next would be when they turned eighteen just like we had done when my boys had turned eighteen.Goddess, it felt like a lifetime ago when I had taken the cowardly way out and avoided their party all because I was terrified that they would find a mate that was not me. I had shed so many tears over a possible reality, which turned out to be wasted because they had always been mine with, or without, a fated mate-bond.It felt just like yesterday when the bonds snapped into place.Many people have asked me what it was like to have two mates. It was a difficult concept for some people to wrap their heads around. It was different for us because the three of us had always been inseparable. We were an efficient team. So, the transition was seamless because we were the same as we had always been but wit
GABRIEL(Five years later)Life was one hell of a rollercoaster. That was the best way to explain it.Our leadership had all been nervous as fuck to step into our roles, but it was the utmost honor to be given the chance to serve our people. It was something that we never took for granted.Nightshade flourished quite a bit over the past five years.The programs that we began had made quite an impact. There was a lot of excitement about the warrior program that began earlier. There was a huge turnout in year one. Each subsequent year gained even more popularity. Ryker was the one to spearhead the program, and we were incredibly proud of what he was able to accomplish.The ambassador program that we developed was actually picked up by allied packs because they saw the usefulness of it. Angel had developed a course that walked leaderships through how to create their own program for it. Just like everything she touched, the course became gold.The trade school was a booming part to our pac
Please Read:There are a couple of things that I would like to share with you.First of all, I want to thank everyone for their support of the Fated Universe – The Fated Series, Dark Moon Series, Legacies of Fate Series, and the Legacies of Destiny Series. There has been an overwhelming reader base who have been with these characters since the beginning of Kade and Elle’s journey in ‘Fated Rejection – Fated Claim.’Secondly, after a lot of deliberation, I have decided that the upcoming books within the Fated Universe, such as ‘Fated Bonds – Caught in a Web of Secrets’ and ‘Destined Bonds – The Hybrid Prince and His Little Witch’ will be moving over to R E A M. That is still in the works, but I will keep you updated on it all. A lot of cool things will happen over there. This includes ongoing books, bonus chapters that feature our favorite characters from the Fated Universe, character fact sheets, inside looks into upcoming works, and more.I know that many of you have been eager for Gr