"Wait, what?" All three men stare at me and Hardin with utter confusion."You just spent nearly a week tracking her down, and now you're letting her go?" Beck asks Hardin, baffled."She's my wife, not my prisoner." Hardin responds with a slight snap, annoyed that Beck is being so abrupt with him.He called me his wife. I thought with a secret grin, realising he's never actually said it out loud."But you got back literally three days ago, when did you decide this?" Jackson pipes up, crossing his arm as it's supposed to intimidate me somehow."Two days ago." I voice."And you didn't tell us? We could have spent some time together." Kage says with a look of annoyance."You would have changed my mind." I sigh knowingly."Yes! Because we need you here!" Jackson's hands fly around in exasperation.Laughing, I shake my head. "I'm not leaving forever, you can just call me." I offer."It's not the same and you know it." Jackson huffs, being a little childish, it makes me smile. Man, I'm going
New York is huge, and the buildings are equally as large, practically sky scrapers compared to back home. It's full, and swimming with life, the traffic is absolute chaos but it kind of adds to its beauty. Naturally, I start taking photos of the skyscrapers, feeling so small and inconsiderate compared to the sheer size of everything. I mean, I'm in complete awe.'Is it as intimidating as you expected?' Hardin asks me.I couldn't help but smile at the sound of his voice, my heart aching slightly. I miss him so much that it's ridiculous, the entire flight here I kept telling myself that I'm just going to go straight home, because I wasn't sure if I could do this, be here by myself. But working through that feeling, getting past the airport and into the car, it's helped me feel a little better. I mean, I'm here.'More.' I say, sending him a couple of the photos I'd taken just on my way to the hotel.'I really wish you were here.' I say softly.'Try not to think too much about it, I thin
"Look at this turtle!" I squeal, my fingers running gently over its shell as it swims past my legs."I heard they bite." Jackson warns me."Well, if I get bit then it's worth it. They're so cute! Do you think I'd be able to bring one home?" I ask with a grin, already plotting to smuggle it inside my suitcase."I'm not even going to entertain that idea." Jackson snorts.Sitting down in the water, I keep my phone elevated in the air facing me. Given that it's so hot, the water soothes my heated skin as it washes up my body and over my shoulders as I sit down on the sandy ocean floor."How's Hardin? Does he seem ok to you?" I ask out of concern."Yeah, I think so. Why? Has he been off with you?" Jackson question of out nosiness.Smiling, I shake my head a little. "No, I just feel bad. I wish he could have come with me."Jackson sighs. "Look, I'll keep him busy if I see him acting differently, alright?"Offering a smile, I blow him a kiss. "You're the best, thank you.""Yeah, yeah." He mu
Two weeks seem to drag. New York had a lot of options and places to visit, and while I do love this little island and the beauty of the ocean and the little animals, there's not much more to do than talk to locals, swim in the ocean and lay on the beach. It was nice for the first week, but as I near going home, it seems to drag a little.Maybe it's just because I'm dying to go home now that it's only a few days away?My phone is somehow still managing to take videos and pictures despite there being so many. To pass extra time, I've been learning tik tok dances although I haven't posted anything yet.Instead of dwelling on the fact that I leave this place, I leave my phone at the hut and I head to the beach with a towel to catch up the final hours of sunshine before it sets. One thing that I do absolutely love about this place, the sunsets are stunning.As a wolf, my skin will heal from damages due to the sun, I won't burn, and my skin won't dry out. I suppose that is a huge perk.**
"Mm." I sound, frowning slightly as I fidget about, trying to move but the blankets restrict me from doing so.Sighing, I turn my head and try to get comfortable, but something happening between my legs awakens me. Whatever it is, it feels good.Slowly opening my eyes, I glance down to see Hardin's piercing silver eyes gazing up at me as his tongue teases the soft flesh of my inner thighs."What are you doing?" I whisper huskily with sleep."Having breakfast." His lustful voice makes my entire body shudder.Before I can respond, his mouth dives between my thighs, and a breathless moan of surprise exits my body as his tongue teases my entrance.Holy shit! I thought, my head falling back against the pillows.**"You're looking chipper today." Jackson smirks at me the second I enter the kitchen.Ignoring the way my cheeks threaten to heat up, I give him a shrug."I'm happy I'm home." I say."Mhm."After making myself a hot chocolate, I head outside to see what Hardin's doing. To my conf
The rest of week Hardin and I find things to occupy ourselves with as we enjoy our final few days together. We have sex, take walks through the woods, we go swimming in the waterfall, we have sex, dinner, movies, sex, board games, drinking games, sex, go running as wolves together, sex, and sex, and more sex.So that's how we spent our week, not wasting a moment of time together through the day or night, right up until it's time to say goodbye. That's the hardest part, knowing I'm not going to see him, or be able to hug him, or sleep next to him for the next month.Given the threats, Hardin doesn't drive me to the airport, instead Beck takes us. So we say our goodbye before we leave, my heart aches as I once again leave Hardin behind, but for now it has to be this way so he can concentrate."Whatever happens, I want to know immediately. If I find out you kept it from me, I'll break your face." I whisper to Beck, hugging him outside the airport."Yes Alpha." Beck mumbles with distaste
"The pack would love it here." Jackson sighs wistfully, dipping his toes in the gorgeous rushing lake."They would." I agree softly, joining him on the rocks."I didn't think it would be like this." Jackson admits quietly after a few minutes of silence."Like what?" I ask, turning my head towards him."Lonely, I miss the pack." He admits.I nod my head, understanding completely. Being so far from them is strange, but I think it's worse now because we're not calling them. I don't want to distract Hardin from his training, so I haven't called yet, I plan on messaging him tonight when I know he'll be getting in the shower ready to go to bed."It's easier if you enjoy yourself and keep busy." I tell him with a comforting smile, pushing myself to my feet."Come on." I call, already heading off up the trail.We're currently at Newlands forest, it's a scenic woodland preserve with trails. It truly is just beautiful, for people who just love being surrounding by nature this place is for you,
"Kalli, get up they're bathing the elephants." Jackson's voice echoes through my head, but I groan and turn away."Kalli." Jackson sighs.Suddenly my legs are being grabbed, and I immediately lunge up and grip him by his throat, baring my canines as my eyes glow searing red."K-Kalli!" Jackson gasps in shock, trying to get me off of him.Immediately realising what I'm doing, I let go of Jackson's throat and stare down at him with wide eyes. The silence is heavy, and I know what he's going to say. For the past week I've been feeling strange, my emotions have been off, and I feel tired, and agitated by everything and everyone. I'm starving too, like constantly starving. Jackson doesn't know about that, he's just seen the mood swings and temper."Something is wrong with you." Jackson says softly, right on cue."I'll go to the doctor." I whisper, knowing I don't have a choice. I can't risk hurting him like that."Do you want me to come?" Jackson offers, sitting on the bed next to me.I sh
~ 3RD PERSON POV ~ Xander arrives on his sons land, the atmosphere lingering with death. The pack felt somewhat out of place, uncomfortable as Xander takes their Alphas place, temporarily.Beck and Zed greet Xander outside the house, welcoming him in front of the pack."Sorry I couldn't get here sooner." Xander tells the two men, shaking their hands as a token of respect. Even if they are below him, he can't deny how well they've managed the pack in the week it's been abandoned without an Alpha."You're here now." Zed's response is blunt, unable to put on a smile even for a man he's known years."Are they any closer to finding her?" Xander questions with hope, heading into the large, yet somewhat empty mansion.What is usually bursting with life, is now silent, and dull. The pack didn't just lose their future Alphas, but their Alpha female, and possibly their Alpha too.They felt that Hardin would surely return home, but the entire pack knew he would be returning alone.Kali was warn
~ Hardin's POV ~ "We expected to see Kali here, she was the one that convinced me into this and now she can't even show her face?" Maddox is the furthest thing from happy.Considering how many times I've dealt with him in the past, I know first hand how hard-headed he is. It makes me truly wonder how Kali convinced him into this alliance. Perhaps Maddox has a soft spot for my mate? I couldn't help but wonder."Kali is occupied with more pressing matters. If she could be here, she would, you know how much this means to her." I retort firmly.Maddox leans forwards, exhaling. He doesn't approve of Kali not being here, and I get the sense that he doesn't buy the excuse. However, the more Alphas that know about this pregnancy, the more painful it will be once it's over.Kali doesn't deserve to suffer, or be reminded about the loss every time someone calls, or visits."Fine. How many am I expected to take on?" Maddox grunts."For now anywhere between ten and thirty, see how it goes for a c
"You were in and out of consciousness for two days, there's no way you're not hungry." Jackson points his finger at me with a look of intensity."Can you even cook?" I ask with a furrowed look. Recalling the birthday cake he made me a while ago, It was a really nice gesture but...the guy can't cook.Jackson just scoffs, like he's utterly appalled by the accusation. "That's not the issue here, Kali."I couldn't help but smile a little, happy that he isn't walking on eggshells around me like everyone else. I hate being treated like I'm made of glass, Jackson has absolutely no filter and right now I'm beyond grateful for it."If the chef is cooking, I'll have a burger." I tell him, merely satisfying his need to feed me."Coming right up!" He beams, rushing from the bedroom to get me the burger.I shake my head a little and sigh, sitting up a little more on the bed.The depleted energy warning wasn't a joke. Despite feeling much better, I can barely walk due to having no energy. It's been
I wake again, except this time my eyelids feel somewhat lighter. Allowing me to ease them open gently without too much strain, despite still feeling bruised.I felt disorientated, confused as to what happened, and what's wrong with me. I remember pain, so much of it while half freezing to death and shivering. The headache as I open my eyes is more or less instant, even if the room is shaded.As I turn my head side to side, looking around the bedroom with the utter confusion, I notice the tube leading towards me. Despite the weight of my own head right now, I manage to lift it just enough to see the thin tube is inserted into the back of my hand."Stay calm." Hardin's voice is a gentle whisper, his hands gently taking one of mine. The relief in his voice and eyes is so loud, it worries me."What are you doing?" My voice is raspy, my throat feeling like sandpaper. I couldn't help but notice where the other end of the blood pipe leads, straight int the back of Hardin's hand.I couldn't g
"Yeah, Zed, can you show Elder Luther the map of the extension? Hardin put it somewhere and I can't find it-...are you kidding me?" I whine, turning around to see Zed holding up the map which has been staring at me for the last ten minutes."Maybe Doc should check your eyes." Zed muses."If my head wasn't screwed on I'd lose that too." I scoff, taking the map and storming out the office and back outside."Sorry for the wait, it's been a little hectic here." I admit to the Elder standing in front of me."Understandable. Has the rogue recovered?" Luther asks me, attempting to be somewhat caring."She's doing great. Winter just started training with Beck and Zed actually, she's going back to school next week so she's begun training for graduation." I say with a proud smile."Isn't she only fifteen?" Luther arches his eyebrow.I nod my head. "Winter is training to be a protector, she did want to try for warrior but given this law against rogues, protector is the closest thing to it." I ex
A couple of days passed, and my fever got worse before it got better. Doc said it would last a matter of days, and he was right. Four days drag by before it finally clears up, with the help of some homemade herbal soup that Hardin's mom cooked up. It was the first thing I'd kept down during the four days of the fever. Hardin had me on complete bed rest, practically escorting me to the toilet and bath. It's safe to say I was up and gone the day Doc gave me the all clear. Hardin didn't like it, he wants to see the results from the blood, but it's not yet back from the Elders."I feel better than I have all week, Hardin. Please, stop worrying, I'll let you know the results the second they come back." I say with a low groan, trying to push the big oaf out of the door and into his car."I hate leaving you, especially right now." Hardin growls in frustration, not budging in the slightest."I'll take good care of her Hardin, I promise." Lori promises.Hardin is hesitant, glancing between us
"How did it go?" Hardin greets me the second I exit the car, wrapping me in his arms like I've been gone days.Truth be told, hugging him is all I need right now. The whole drive back I barely spoke five words to Jackson, I felt a little numb, and confused, irritated, a little angry."He signed." Jackson announces as he rounds the car towards us."He did? That's great." Hardin is a tad surprised, but happy none the less."Yeah." I force a slight smile.Pulling away from him I brush past Hardin and Jackson, heading into the house as I pull out my phone. Dialling a number that I've literally waited an entire month to call.It rings three times, before he answers."I knew I should have said two weeks." Elder Luthers voice comes through the speaker, his tone disgruntled."I have worked my ass off to get everyone on board, don't even think about backing out now because I am in no mood-""We're not backing out of anything, we made a deal. Email me copies of the contracts and I'll start maki
"Anymore dizzy spells?" Hardin worries like a mother hen, hovering over me as I stand up. "Not in the ten minutes since your last check in." I muse, separating the delivery boxes by names."I'm worried about you, Kal. Maybe we should call the Elders?" Hardin exhales, helping me organise the large heavy boxes."So they can tell me I'm stressed, exhausted and need rest? I'll sleep and rest when this is all over." I state firmly with a small grunt as I lift a box that is far heavier than the others."I've got it." Hardin murmurs, gently budging me aside and moving the box for me."I really do feel fine, Hardin. I promise that if it gets worse I'll see Doc, alright?" I offer a small smile, wrapping my arms around him, placing my hands on his chest and my chin on his back.Hardin places his hands over mine, squeezing gently as he exhales."You realise we only need one more signature for the alliance, right?" Hardin tells me after a minute of peaceful silence."Mhm." I hum, not pleased in
"Hi! Oh, sweetie it's so good to see you again!" Lori gushes as she pulls me into a warm hug, half squeezing me to death.I just smile and awkwardly pat her back. "You too, I'm sorry about the mess...we've been a little run off our feet lately.""Oh no, hunny don't even worry about it." Lori scoffs, waving off my words as she sits next to me on the couch.The pups run riot around me, and today I just didn't have the energy to get up and play games."You look exhausted, why don't you get some sleep? I'll watch the little wolves." Lori smiles warmly, concern in her eyes as she takes me in."No, no I'm fine. Besides, you just got here." I say, sitting up a little so I look more awake."What you're doing for this girl, it's truly amazing. Is it just me or is there a lot more she-wolves here?" Lori asks with a slight frown, uncertain if she's just going crazy."Thank you, and yeah, there's a lot more actually but I don't feel like going into details." I say softly, glancing at the pups as