‘Bran? Are you here?’ Bree woke up surrounded by darkness in the middle of the night, aware that her brother was nearby. ‘Show yourself.’‘Bree, don’t be surprised, but it’s been a while since I took my human form and it’s been harder to shift back each time.’‘Why? Are you okay?’‘I feel stronger and powerful as a wolf, and I need to stay this way to protect you.’‘I don’t care what you look like,’ Bree adjusted her eyes in the darkness, the only ability she could call on immediately. ‘I just want to see you. It’s been so long.’He sounded so close, but she could see nothing else inside the cave. That was until Bran opened his eyes and the golden color shone in the darkness. She was surprised that he was lying near her feet, but she didn’t even notice.Excitedly, she didn’t bother to unzip the sleeping bag off her feet, instead crawled towards Bran and hugged him so tight that he made a choking sound.‘Wow, you’re black as night and taller than me when I’m sitting down.’‘The better
Bree peeked from behind the tree trunk, her heart racing. She had never shot at anyone before, so she felt nervous. But it was just a deer looking for a snack, so she ignored it and expelled the breath she held.She had been so preoccupied with the deer it was too late by the time she heard the heavy breathing of a wolf behind her. He was in midair when she noticed, and there was no time to move.The wolf was poised above her, and in a second, it had pinned her to the ground. Bree pulled the trigger, sending a bullet through the enormous wolf, but he was unfazed. He had her shoulders pinned, but her hands were free, so Bree grabbed his balls and squeezed hard, rendering him useless as he yelped in pain and shifted into his human form. ‘Bree, the path to town is towards the west. I’ll go to the east to lure them away. Let me know if someone is following you.’‘I will. Keep safe, Bran.’‘Remember, they don’t want to kill us. They want to capture us. Otherwise, I would have been dead a
Grayson was mad that Brianna had outsmarted him, locking him in the cage until Aiden found him the next day.It had been humiliating, and he knew he’d never hear the end from his younger brother, but as they entered the forest and he scented Brianna in the wind together with the scent of other unfamiliar wolves, all his anger dissipated and was replaced with worry.He heard from Maggie that several unknown wolves had visited the bar the previous night without announcing their pack affiliation, and left just as fast as they arrived. It was as if they knew the person they were searching for was not at the bar. Their scents had been weak by the time Grayson arrived, so he could not determine if the men had come through the area before.Aiden reported finding an unoccupied SUV along the road leading to the other entrance to the forest, giving Grayson more reason for concern.He had been running around the forest in his wolf form to cover more ground. It was in this form that he got a str
Grayson scented another wolf in the air as soon as he arrived and figured it was probably Bran’s scent that lingered in the air.There were some similarities to Brianna’s, so he did not pursue it. Instead, he instructed Aiden to track it so he could speak to Brianna alone.When she moved to wear the shirt he handed over, he scented yet another wolf.Immediately, he stuck his nose on her neck, not caring if it seemed inappropriate. The sudden attack surprised Brianna and pushed her back to the ground. Grayson straddled her hips, sniffed her hair, then neck as irritation multiplied by the second.“Who did you lie with?” He growled, anger rumbling in his chest.“What are you talking about?” She asked, clueless.“There’s another man’s scent on your skin.”“That’s probably my brother’s scent.” She stuttered as the lie rolled off her tongue.“You let your brother lick your entire body?”Brianna choked on a sob, remembering the wolf who had his hands and mouth running across her skin.He al
Brianna could not believe she had been naked the entire time, and Grayson still had his pants on. She thought of getting up, conscious of where they were, but he pushed her back down, his lips following the path he used earlier to get back up to her breasts, sucking the globes into his mouth, awakening the passion he already started. Brianna could not sit quietly still. She wanted more of what Grayson offered. Bree wanted to roam her hands and feel his naked body under her fingertips and make him feel the same pleasure she did.Slipping her hand into his pants made Grayson gasp, so she felt encouraged to continue. His cock was hard as a police baton, yet the skin around it felt soft and silky, making her want to put the thing in her mouth and suck it like an ice pop.Grayson kissed her hand and stood on the side to discard his pants. He had gone commando underneath for easy shifting, so his cock sprung up as he unclasped the buttons on his jeans.He was built like a Greek god. Perfec
“My brother is here with our pack members,” he explained seconds before a group of men of varying ages burst out of the bushes, all half-clothed.“There’s nobody else around,” Aiden reported. “…just you and your mate. Congratulations, brother. You’ll be the first. The pack will be delighted.”Grayson pulled Brianna up, her legs still feeling wobbly. The sudden motion of getting up made her woozy. She had to grab onto Grayson’s waist to keep upright. “I’m here,” he said, wrapping his arms protectively around her.“And her brother?” He asked, while kissing the top of her head. Brianna stared in the far-off distance. In her preoccupation with Grayson, she had forgotten about Brandon and whatever had happened the previous night. Realizing her error in judgment made her feel like a horrible sister. She had awoken oblivious of her surroundings and one look at Grayson and she jumped into his bed... forest. It was not important. What’s important is that Bran was still out there. Hopefully,
“How can you hear me?”“It’s an ability that pack members and mates have with each other since we are now connected.”“Did the entire pack hear me, too?”“No, just me, unless your abilities enable you to speak to people in their minds.”She shook her head. Bree retracted the search for Bran to prevent her from accidentally divulging their secret.She wondered if there was a range to her abilities, or was the mind-speak like her connection to Bran where she could push it further?“It’s so loud. Do you hear all these sounds all the time?”“Loud? It should just be you and me on the channel. Do you hear the other pack members, too?”“No, but I hear murmurs.” Brianna paused to listen. She could definitely hear the rest of the pack talking about her and teasing each other, but she did not think her findings should be shared with Grayson right away. They had sex and all, but she knew nothing about the guy. What if he seduced her to keep her in control?So, until she completely trusted Grays
Using energy to block communication from the rest of the pack and learning to filter the opinions she shared with Grayson took a toll on Brianna. As soon as her head hit the back of the car seat, she dozed off immediately.Grayson tried to rouse her several times, but she was sleeping too deeply, so he had to carry her upstairs to the spare bedroom to get her energy back. Brianna woke up, momentarily oblivious to her surroundings. The last thing she remembered was running out of the cave with Bran and encountering the alpha who tried to rape her and the three wolves who had ganged up on Bran.She was snug under the covers and the heavy comforter paired with the heavy woodwork on the bed frame gave her an idea that she was in Grayson’s house. The air blew in through the window, and Brianna shuddered at the eerie sensation she felt when the cold air touched her skin.‘Bran, I hope you’re safe. I’ll come find you.’ She pushed the thoughts into the darkness as she looked out the window,
Seth returned to the diner, eager to make amends with Grayson. He would never get closer to Brianna if the alpha suspected him of trying to take her away.“Hey, Bree. I have to apologize for telling people you were my wife.” “Hey, cap! You want to join us for breakfast?” He breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like Brianna forgave him for causing trouble earlier. It was another reason to like her. She was very amiable.“Sure, if it’s okay with you, Sheriff?”Grayson laid his hand out, ordering Seth to sit on the other side of the booth. And though he didn’t speak, Seth knew Grayson was still cautious.“Why did you tell them we were married?”“Aside from projecting it to happen?” Gray let out a low growl and Seth just smiled. “I figured they wouldn’t trust me if I said I was your commanding officer. It sounds like I’m arresting you.”“That’s true. I guess it makes sense.” Their order arrived from the kitchen and Brianna exclaimed like a child. “Ohh, food! We got several orders, so fee
‘Bran, are you there?’‘Yeah. What’s up? The honeymoon has ended, so now you want me to get rid of Gray?’‘What? No. Why? Have you scared away my exes before?’‘What? No.’‘Are you sure?’ Bree did not believe him one bit.‘So what did you call me for?’‘Do you remember the training captain at the academy?’‘Yeah, the creepy one who watched you too closely? The one I said was a serial killer or just too in love with you?’‘Bran, be serious.’‘I don’t trust him.’‘Why not?’‘There was something about him. It was like he knew something we didn’t and was biding his time.’‘Is that why you never sat with him for too long?’‘I felt like being interrogated every time we talked. Seth asked too many questions about our family.’‘Well, he’s here. He said he came here to find me because I wasn’t answering in the group chat.’‘But you never responded to those.’‘Exactly, and when I asked if he was leaving now that I’m doing well. He expressed the desire to help find you. Said he was concerned for
Wolves. The moment Seth dismounted from his motorcycle, he scented wolves around him. It was a biker’s diner/bar, and it was only normal that wolves from different packs frequented these establishments whenever they passed through a city.There was an unspoken rule among packs that passersby need not announce themselves, but people who wanted to stay the night or take part in the festivities of a certain town should seek the designated biker’s bar or 24-hour diner to declare their intention to stay and be counted into the visitor’s log.Through this system, the packs kept the peace, making werewolves accountable for their actions. Runaways and wayward rogues are brought to prison to face justice when they cause any trouble.But this only applied to small towns like Silvercreek. Bigger metropolitan cities had a completely different set of rules because the cities had more people, the rules were more lax, and the packs mingled with each other without breaking any rules.Not everyone ab
Brianna got out of the vehicle even before the truck stopped. “I know that motorcycle,” Gray heard her say before the door closed.“Cap!?!” she yelped excitedly as she entered the diner. “What are you doing here?”“Thank the heavens, Brianna, you’re here.” Seth enveloped her in a bear hug and rubbed his cheeks against the side of her head. “Tell me you’re okay.”“But I’m on leave. They approved me for a month. Are they taking it back?” She tried to push out of his embrace when she felt an arm around her waist, pulling her back.A growl near her ear told her Grayson was not happy she was hugging another man. He had pushed Seth a few steps back, but the other man regained his footing.“Brianna is my mate and you better remember that.” She looked at Grayson, perplexed that he would declare his wolf status in front of the stranger.Seth nodded and came forward, his focus on Brianna. ‘Why’d you do that?’ She asked Gray, but didn’t hear his response.“We were so worried. The team kept mess
“NO! It’s what I felt at that moment, so I said it.”“Felt? Past tense?” She crossed her arms under the breasts, and he lost his train of thought.“Feel… Brianna. I feel that way, even now.” He squeezed his eyes shut. Looking at her breasts made him want to place the globes in his mouth and suck on them until she granted him her forgiveness.“So, why did you accuse me of lying? It’s easier to just tell me the truth. I understand if it’s all too much to handle—”“It’s not—I got pissed off because the last few nights we had were very special, but then Maggie called me very early this morning to tell me that your husband came to collect you himself.”“I don’t have a husband! And you know it.”“I know. My wolf has been trying to chew me out for doubting you.”“Good job, Slate. Kick him in the balls if you can.” “Ouch!” The thought alone brought him pain. “I’m sorry for hurting you.”“You didn’t—” She looked away with her mouth pouted like a sulky child.“I did. Even I can smell the sorro
Last night, just like the past few nights, had been made of dreams and moonlight. She sometimes wondered if they would always feel the same.Everything about Grayson was perfect. He was thoughtful about giving her little tokens every time he came home. There were flowers he picked from the side of the road, a wreath he shaped out of herbs, twigs, and pinecones he found when he ran through the forest to get to her house. And then stones that had shiny things inside them he picked up when investigating another animal attack.They weren’t expensive gifts, but it was the intention behind the acts that counted. And he always brought food, knowing the appetite she had.After their first night together as a couple, Bree asked him to stay every night.She still did not believe they were fated mates, not yet, but she wanted to find out more about the attraction that happened between wolves. Or even the one between her parents.Grayson’s grandparents were also mated pairs, but they were on vac
Grayson laughed. “I can manage. Don’t worry about me.” He reached over and kissed her temple. “I’m going before I embarrass myself.”Bree reached out and held his wrist. “No. I don’t want you to go.” Her eyes swirled golden, and when a slight breeze came through the open windows, he got a whiff of her arousal.Brianna took control. Pushed him to the bed and crawled on top. Ever since she said yes to pursuing their relationship, she had been feeling more empowered. That night, she felt like all her pent-up emotions were released, giving her the chance to fully harness her newfound strength.“You are not leaving until I get what I want.” She warned.He grinned. “And I accept.” His eyes shined silver as he felt the warmth of her body touch his. Everything about her felt silky and smooth, he thought, as his hands glided over her skin.Grayson kissed her with so much tenderness Bree felt as if they were caught in a dream where everything moved in slow motion.She enjoyed the way he swirle
Outside, Bree could feel the temperature cooling down as they sipped their tea. She had ditched Grayson’s coat when she came into the house, and though she felt the cool breeze on her skin, it didn’t feel cold, thanks to the hot beverage that kept her warm.They talked about her mother, and Bree appreciated Grayson for being observant. She was bothered that there was so much of her father in her that her mother had disappeared.“Did I tell you that my parents aren’t both wolves, either?”Bree’s eyebrows narrowed. “They’re not?”“No, my mother and grandmother are both human.”“Do you think you have more werewolf or human blood?”“I’ve thought about that, and I think the werewolf blood is more dominant only because it allows me to shift and have all these exceptional abilities, but I’m still human. I have the same feelings and get hurt the same way. Why do you ask?”“Because I’m scared, there is no more of my mother left in me. I think Bran has some of her skills. But I acquired nothin
Dinner at a fine dining restaurant where food was served in different entrees, in names she could not repeat, or tastes she could not describe, was not her ideal evening. But Grayson took her out on a very nice date, so Brianna said nothing to disappoint him.They had pleasant conversations during the meal, trying to identify the items on their plate. Some of the food came in fancy little spoons, in clouds of smoke, under flavored bubbles, and so little bites that she did not have enough to savor it.They were served 15 courses and by the end of the meal; she was more tipsy than full. Her tummy grumbled after Grayson paid the bill, which embarrassed her more than anything.She did not want to appear ungrateful, but she was still hungry.“What do you say about going to the diner around the corner and getting burgers and a milkshake?” Grayson asked while ushering her to their vehicle. “I’m sorry about dinner. It was a very wonderful experience, and I bet they worked hard to come up wit