Delia Mathers has the perfect life; loving parents, a beautiful relationship with her boyfriend Zack, supportive friends— up until one fateful night when an unfortunate attack unravels the world as she knows it and chaos unleashes in her life. Suddenly, she discovers everything is not as she thought it was; she’s a werewolf, her boyfriend is a 400yr old vampire, her human parents adopted her after her wolf pack was destroyed in a past conflict and she has to leave the only life she's ever known to go along with the Alpha of the new pack she must now belong to as a newly burgeoning wolf. Graeme Buchanan, Alpha of Rosewood pack, has way too much on his hands to deal with a newly turned mutt like Delia. Yet as Alpha of the largest pack in Sterling city, it's his duty to make sure she is integrated seamlessly with the rest of the other wolves, especially since she hasn't lived with her kind before. The events surrounding her change are suspicious, but he can't just put his finger on why. The last thing he needs is the pesky little mate call that springs between them once Delia undergoes her first shift. He can't take Delia as his mate; she's too young, knows next to nothing about being a wolf, much less a Luna. To make everything worse, she’s a mutt that will weaken his pureblood line, there’s no way anything between them can ever work. He isn’t willing to let her go though, no matter how hard her obsessive Vampire boyfriend tries to hold on. It takes a while for either to realize just how deep the dangerous waters lie. Can they overcome both friends and foe in this dangerous dance between the blood and beast?
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Life is fraught with possibilities. One day you’re high up there, living the perfect dream even though something tells you that everything isn’t quite right. The next you’re drowning, your dream turned to a nightmare as reality rips the ground from underneath you. I was a happy girl leading the perfect life with parents who doted on me, a boyfriend who loved me, loyal friends, a bright future. Until it all went away in just one night. ~~~~~~~~~ The first strange occurrence of the day that changed my life, happened in the morning. I kissed my parents goodbye before heading out the door, hurrying to meet up with my boyfriend Zack. He was leaving today, and I wanted to spend some time with him beforehand. Purse in hand, I hurried down the steps and started walking towards the intersection where he would pick me up when the sensation of being watched crept upon me. I turned around and met an empty street and continued my walk, my unease rising steadily. The hairs at the back of my neck prickled, the sensation intensifying and I doubled my pace on the sidewalk. I could hear footsteps behind me but I didn’t dare look back, wanting to get to Zack as soon as possible. By the time I reached the intersection, I was flat-out running, my breath coming out in choppy puffs as I desperately tried to get away from whatever was stalking me. A loud honk made me scream and I jumped, my soul nearly flying from my body at the suddenness of the sound. “Delia? Hey!” Zack’s familiar voice finally penetrated through the fear in my mind and I blinked at him. He was practically leaning out of his car window, a worried expression on his face as he looked over at me. “Is everything okay?” He asked, his voice full of concern. Pale and jittery, I scanned the street behind me puzzled when I saw nothing there. “Delia?” Zack called again and I shook my head clear. “I’m okay.” I assured then hurried over to the passenger seat and slid inside instead. “What was that about?” “Oh… nothing. I think I got spooked by my own shadow just then. No worries.” He gave me a look, as if he didn’t quite believe what I was saying and poked his head out the window to scan the street himself. “Don’t worry about it silly. Let’s go. I already have so little time with you today. I don’t wanna waste any of it on my neurosis.” I slapped a teasing hand on his biceps and he smiled, the sight of it making my chest flutter. “Alright. Fine. You don’t need to worry about anything when you’re with me though. I’ll protect you. I promise.” He said solemnly and I smiled back at him. It always amused me when he said that. We were both high school students. Even though he was a few months older than my seventeen years of age and came from a much richer family, it was really not his duty to protect me. Still, I liked that he cared enough to want to and I leaned over the brakes to kiss his cheek in appreciation. “Thank you, but that’s not necessary. Now, let’s get out of here.” I ordered and he laughed then put the car in motion. As we pulled away, my eyes drifted to the rearview mirror and froze as a dark, hooded figure stood reflected in its depths, watching me intently. I reared forward, shock and fear gripping me tightly, but before I could so much as blink it was gone, leaving nothing in its wake to prove that it had actually been there. “Are you sure you’re okay?” Zack asked, casting me another worried glance. “I…” I trailed off, eyes trained on the mirror but no longer seeing anything. After a moment, I cleared my throat. “Yes. I’m fine.” I said, but I couldn’t help the shiver of fear that trailed down my spine. It was several hours later before I could fully relax again. I kept glancing around to see if I could catch another glimpse of that creature. It had stood upright like a man with a pitch-black robe and hood on, but it seemed anything but human. Its face had been a dark void, hidden under the shadow cast by its hood. I had seen it for only a moment, but the image was burned so brightly in my mind that I could barely believe it wasn’t real. Since it didn’t show up again, I had to assume it wasn’t. Not wanting to ruin the little time I had left with Zack, I pushed it to the back of my mind and luxuriated in his presence. He was beautiful, Zack Pearson, with golden hair and the bluest eyes I had ever had the pleasure of seeing and I found myself staring starrily into them all afternoon. With every second that passed, I got sadder about his imminent departure but he never got tired of trying to cheer me up. His parents were overseas and he was supposed to join his them for the weekend. He wasn’t gone yet but I already missed him desperately. “I wish you didn’t have to go.” I pouted and he kissed my cheek “I know princess. It’s just for a few days. I’ll be back before you know it.” He assured me and I threw myself into his arms and clutched him tight as if I could prevent his leaving by that action alone. Towards the end of our date, he brought me to Sterling city carnival where I was supposed to meet Kacey, my best friend and waited with me until she arrived. I had tears in my eyes when he kissed me goodbye, not caring when she teased us about our overt display of affection. After one final hug, he was gone, driving to the airport in his spiffy little Rolls Royce and leaving me feeling utterly bereft. “Come on Delia. Cheer up.” She said slugging an arm around my shoulder. “I know you can’t stand whenever he isn’t here to suck your face, but it’s only for three days and I’ll be right here the whole time. Although I won’t suck faces with you.” She teased and I rolled my eyes at her, but I smiled, the sting of Zack’s absence a bit milder now that she was here. The carnival was a huge, teeming with people all around. Families with their kids, teenagers on dates, and even a few adults strolled around the grounds, having a taste of the different stands. The rides weren't as fun as I remembered from my childhood but I enjoyed them well enough hanging out with Kacey. I looked over my shoulder once or twice but saw nothing out of place and eventually, I relaxed. At some point, we got some snacks and I finished an extra large milkshake which seemed to go straight to my bladder leaving me pressed a short time later. “I need to use the restroom.” I whispered and Kacey gave me a strained look “Me too. I really shouldn’t have had a large.” She complained and I tried not to laugh before I started to dribble. We made our way to the ladies, coming to a stop when we saw the long line outside it. Kacey groaned and I grimaced. “Oh hell no. My bladder’s gonna burst if I keep standing around.” She huffed before turning sharply around. “Come on. Let’s find somewhere else.” I had no idea what she had in mind, but I was too pressed to care so I let her lead me to some bushes nearby. To my great discomfort, she walked past them, going into the small woods that lay just up ahead, bordering the carnival. “Um… Kacey… why don’t we just go here?” I asked fearfully, not really wanting to go into the dark woods at this time of the day. I hadn’t forgotten my incident with the disappearing stalker after all. “Oh, don’t be such a wuss. My dad and I used to come up here to hike all the time. It’s safe. I don’t want any peeping Toms to see me doing my business.” With that, she went further and I reluctantly followed. We finally found a place to bend down, completely shielded by trees. I relieved myself anxiously, finishing quickly and wiping myself down so we could get the hell out of here. A rustle somewhere within the thickets surrounding us made me freeze and my eyes darted around nervously, my fear ricocheting up immediately. Kacey gave me a quizzical look. “Geez. Relax. It’s probably just a squirrel or something. Lots of critters live in the woods you know.” “Which is exactly why we shouldn’t be peeing here!” I pointed out, clutching my purse tightly. She rolled her eyes. “Okay, come on. Let’s head back before you start hyperventilating.” We turned as a unit and started to go back in the direction of the carnival when a huge black wolf with ruby-red eyes jumped into the path before us. I froze, Kacey stiffening beside me as we both stared at it. “What the fuck…” She gasped, her confusion at terror apparent in her voice. It stared at us for one long moment and then growled. I screamed. All thought and reason flew from my mind as I turned and ran. “Wait! Don’t ru—” Kacey started to warn but it was too late. I had already taken off deeper into the forest, certain that it was coming to get me and I needed to get away from it. I heard her utter a curse, but couldn’t get myself to turn back and look. I knew she was running as well, our legs working overtime to keep us away from the snarling wolf chasing after us. It was closing the ground rapidly. We were no match for it, I thought, panick enveloping what was left of my thoughts. “Shit! Shit! Shit!” Kacey muttered over and over again, sounding as terrified as I felt. “There’s not supposed to be any wolves here. What the fuck!” She muttered, panick and exertion making her words a shrill. It was after me. Somehow I knew it was. Coupled with the stalker from the day before, I had a strong feeling this was connected. If that was the case, I had to get away from her. I had to lead the monster away. It was purposely trailing a little bit behind us. Pushing us further away from the edge of the forest so it could strike without our screams calling any attention. It might be over for me but if we separated, Kacey would at least get the chance to leave. I just needed to make sure it happened. My opportunity came when we approached a fork in the forest trail. “Left!” I screamed to Kacey and just like I thought, she swung left while I took the bend to the right. I heard her shrilled“What are you doing!” and ignored it, hoping she would run to safety now. Like I predicted, the wolf stayed hot on my heels. One moment I was desperately barreling through leaves and branches. The next a weight slammed into me, sharp claws digging into my back as I landed on the floor with a thud. Pain exploded all over me, worsening as the creature sunk its teeth into my shoulder. I saw blood, spurt unto the floor ahead of me, and then I was fading into oblivion, sadness chasing my consciousness as I mourned the loss of a life I had thoroughly enjoyed living.Delia’s POVI wasn’t expecting the knock at my door.Not now, when the quiet finally felt bearable and I’d managed — just barely — to wrestle my thoughts away from a certain dark-eyed Alpha King.I opened the door to find Marcus standing there, hands shoved into his jacket pockets, shoulders stiff with unease.“Hey,” he said, voice low, profile tense. “Can I come in for a minute?”“Um, yes.” I said, feeling an awkwardness that lingered from our last encounter. I stepped aside, motioning him in. The scent of the woods clung to him — pine, damp earth, the clean sharpness of the waterfall. It should’ve been comforting. Instead, it reminded me too much of everything I was trying to forget. That he was a wolf and I had only met him because I was a wolf and I was miserable because the wolf who was supposed to be my mate had rejected me. Marcus hovered awkwardly in the middle of the room until I sat down on the edge of my bed. Only then did he sit too, not too close, his hands fidgeting wit
Graeme’s POVI stepped back. “Ramona.” A warning in my tone.Her smile widened, eyes glittering. “Ah, still so proper. Even now. Even after everything.”“There is no everything.” I snapped and she raised cocked her head, the gesture so familiar that it forced me to flash back. The memories slammed into me before I could block them — her mouth on mine, her body beneath me, the wild hunger that had once driven us both past reason. And the bitterness when I'd ended it, cold and final, for reasons she had never quite forgiven.She watched me intently, a lazy amusement coloring her gaze that I didn’t much appreciate. “Surely you don’t mean that. Is it that you’ve forgotten or that you don’t dare remember?”She purred stalking closer towards me. To my great embarrassment, I took several steps back before I caught myself. Her smile widened. My jaw clenched. “Is it someone who forces you to forget Graeme? Perhaps… a certain newly-turned mutt?” She said teasingly and my hands clenched into f
Graeme's POVI was at my desk, a stack of reports scattered before me, but I couldn't focus on a damn word. My mind kept flitting between multiple thoughts, most of them centered around Delia and the predicament we were in. My conversation with Oswald kept ringing in my head about power and how I needed to use it. So I send formal letters to all the other preternatural heads; the Feline, Ursine and the rest of the Canine shifters. I tried to keep it vague, not wanting to show my cards before I had to. I would meet with all of them and see if they were having any vampire trouble too. If they were, we could band together and stand a much better chance at defeating those bloodsuckers. I wanted to avoid a full-scale war if possible. It’s just that, with all of Zachary’s bold attacks and his mother’s lack of acknowledgement, I would be foolish not to prepare for some kind of trouble. The sooner I strengthened my allies, the better off I would be. I tried not to think of the other source
Delia’s POVFour days later, I was still reeling from my last encounter with Graeme. I’d gone from sad and destitute, to furious. How dare he do these things to me? How dare he treat me like this? How dare he drive me crazy? And why, oh why couldn’t I stop thinking about him. I hated him so much at the moment but no matter how much I tried to, I couldn’t get him out of my head. He was there constantly, lingering at the back of my mind the entire day. My brain was firing erratically, trying to do the impossible task of finding something else to focus on. All was in vain. I had no peace at night either, for he would slip into my dreams unbidden, bringing passion and softness and all the good things of life. And when I woke, he would vanish, leaving me bereft all over again. Making a sound of disgust at myself, I got off my bed, unable to stand being crowded in my own head a second longer. I needed some sort of distraction, so I decided to take a walk and see if it would help. I thre
Graeme’s POV“Don't go!”I heard as I thundered down the halls of Wilburn Manor, towards Oswald's office. “Don't leave me!” Delia's voice kept re-echoing in my head. I gritted my teeth against the unrelenting urge to go back. It took everything in me and Duke’s steady presence by my side to open the door into Oswald's office. Duke stationed himself outside, allowing us Alphas some privacy to discuss. Oswald looked up at my entry, his face unchanging. “Done?” He queried and I nodded. “Thank you for your compliance and discretion. You remain as trustworthy as always Oswald.”He shrugged “I swore fealty to you as I did your father. It's my duty. However, before I continue in my duties, I have to ask, why is your mate in my pack?”He said quizzically and I froze. “Excuse me?”He raised a brow at my aghast look “Do you deny that the mutt you brought here over a month ago is your mate?”I should have. Vehemently so. I was so shocked that he'd figured it out that I forgot to. I thought I
Delia’s POVI stared unseeing at the ceiling, my mind numb, my thoughts far away. I’d been awake for some time now, but I just couldn’t generate enough will to get out of bed. I’d listened to the morning come and go without much interest in partaking of it. The maid had been by with my morning and then afternoon meals, leaving them outside my door. I let each meal pass without evening checking to see what she’d brought. Annalise had been over twice already, but I hadn’t bothered to answer her calls or knocks. I didn’t get up when Marcus came calling yet again either. Just like the other four days prior, I stayed put in wallowing in my self-induced semi-comatose state. Nothing was enough to make me generate enough will to leave that bed. Not my friends. Not the gnawing hunger in the pit of my stomach. Not the ache in my limbs from being in one place for so long. I wanted to stay so still that I could pass away if no one was noticing. I’d had quite enough of this meaningless existence.
Graeme’s POVI woke up panting, my body on fire, my heart searing from what felt like another very real separation from Delia. I didn’t understand what was happening, but I was aching, in more places than one. I had been there, at Wilburn pack with Delia in my arms. So why the fucking hell was I here? I glared around at my room, as if it had offended me by becoming my shelter for yet another night. Restlessness overcoming me, I scrambled out of bed, thinking to find the quickest route over to her when a sharp knock came on my door. I paused, looking up, an inexplicable anger brewing in me. “Who’s there?” I growled. A moment later, the door opened to admit Duke. His face was somber, his eyes worried. “Alpha? I heard you stir. Is everything okay.”Disoriented, I could only stare back at him, my eyes starved, my heart beating like crazy. I hadn’t intended to lash out like that. Torn by my most recent encounter with the mate bond, I had reacted by flinging out wisps of my power, a su
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE Delia’s POV “You're getting really good at this Delia.” Marcus said and I grinned. “What can I say? I had a really good teacher.” I teased and was pleased to see a flush rise up his cheeks. “All I did was show you a few moves.” He said abashedly. I clicked my tongue “Oh come off it. You definitely did a lot more than that.” I insisted but he shook his head “No. I'm serious. All this progress was all you. And I gotta say, I'm impressed at how far you've come in such a short time.” I glanced at the bent out of shape straw man that had been my battering ram for the past nine days. I wasn't as good as Marcus was making me out to be. Not yet at least. But I worked hard and constantly to make sure I progressed. I could throw proper punches now and I had all but mastered a grounded fighting stance. It would take quite a while for me to get to the level where I could take on an opponent in hand to hand combat. I wondered if I would ever be able to fight wolves or even
Graeme's POVI left Ramona's place in a fury, cursing her and the Vampire family that currently had me running in circles. Duke sent me surreptitious glances as we sat at the back of the car together, but thankfully, he didn't speak. I brooded silently, staring out the window while my thoughts whirled. I was running out of time. So far, I'd managed to keep the Mayor under wraps with the promise that I would have answers by the end of the month. I didn't want to broadcast it to the other packs but the way I saw it, word had already spread. It made no difference whether I asked them directly if they had a hand in the attack. I wouldn't put it past them to betray me like that. Hell, some of the so-called elders of my pack held enough grievances against me that I wouldn't be surprised to find out about their involvement. As much as I was certain the vampire was behind it all, her main attacker had to have been a wolf. Otherwise, there would have been no turning Delia and the photos of the
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