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Violetta“Leave or die?” The figure snickered. “I heard the new guard member was a tight ass, but really, kid. You gotta relax. We’re not here to hurt the alpha’s mate. We just want to get to know her, that’s all.”He was followed by two more people. Bridget cleared her throat, and he seemed to notice her for the first time and froze. “Bridget. Amaya,” he said nervously. “What are you doing here?”“Helping out. Now, so are you. Thanks for volunteering,” she said with a smile. “You and your friends can start by hauling all this furniture out.”The new guy reddened, and one of his friends bolted. Amaya flashed a feral grin and bounded after him. Less than a minute later, she was dragging him back inside by the ear. It was a strange visual considering the man was at least a decade older than her.“Get off me,” he snarled. “I’m not here to clean up the whore’s bar. This was Parker’s bar. She doesn’t have the right to touch it.”“She’s been touching it for three years,” Amaya reminded him.
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ViolettaIrene’s little cottage was along the southern border of the territory. It was a faster walk from The Confections bar than from Ferrara’s home. When we first returned, Ferrara insisted on moving her closer to the center of the pack, but she balked. After a few days in the infirmary, she went back to her cottage, probably with a few guards to keep watch. Finn drove. I was used to walking most places, but West Ham territory was vast. If you were moving on two legs, it was faster to take a car.I didn’t know how to drive one, so Ferrara had driven me to the restaurant to meet with Finn. The new guy was now both bodyguard and driver, I assumed.“You've spent all of your adult life in Wisteria Woods. How do you know how to drive?” I grumbled.“I wasn’t always in Wisteria Woods, and as messenger, it meant that I was allowed to enter certain territories. Some of them, like your pack, have a hub for renting cars. I had someone from Snake Valley teach me a few years ago. I love it. One
Last Updated : 2024-11-03He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Pissed
FerraraThe meeting concluded much as it started. Same as yesterday and the day before. Last week and the week before. Every day since I installed Violetta into my home.The elders were unhappy.Normally, I met with the elders once a month, but every day for weeks, they found a way to call an emergency meeting.There were two still in my office when the phone rang. The line that only a few others had.The other alphas.Celine and Calden stilled. After a second of consideration, I nodded to them and answered the call on speaker. “Ferrara.”“Maeve.”Ah, Maeve Frost. Alpha of Indigo Peak. “Maeve, you’re on speaker with two of my elders.Are you calling to share your displeasure again?”Maeve was the alpha who threatened Finn’s death as a child unless his father came clean about who he was feeding information to. His father refused.Maeve, apparently, couldn’t go through with the threat. She exiled him instead. I gave her a courtesy call when I returned to let her know that Finn was mine n
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Ferrara“What the fuck did I tell you?” Violetta hissed as she lunged. I caught her quickly, wrapping my around her mid-section and sitting her back down. At the same time, I stepped away from Briella.“It’s all right, baby,” I assured her. “I’m yours.”“Don’t call me that,” she snapped at me. “What’s your name?”Briella was clearly shocked that I’d taken Violetta’s side. “B…Br…Briella,” she whispered.“Briella, I’m going to need you to spread the word that I am Ferrara’s mate. I am living in his house. I am sleeping in his bed. And until I say otherwise, he belongs to me? Got it?”Tears sprang to her eyes as she sputtered an apology, turned and left. Releasing, Violetta, I watched with some amusement as she stepped away from me like my touch had burned her and sat back down. I looked over her body appreciatively.“Were you hot, my dear?” I asked as I sat our bag of sandwiches on the table.Leaning back, she gave me a cold smile and dragged a finger along the grain of the wooden table.
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Violetta“Emerson Triggs,” I repeated as I stared down at him. “Why in the hell would he be coming here?”Ferrara leaned back in his chair and stared at me. “Indigo Peak’s witch was taken and killed.Before he died, he told the alpha about the darkness. She wants to call a meeting of the alphas.”“A meeting of the alphas,” I repeated. I was starting to sound like a broken record. “And that has to happen here?”“My land is the biggest, and it’s the furthest away from a human settlement. The territory can be rougher when too many alphas are close together.”“Great. Let me know when he’s coming. I’ll be taking my vacation then.” I wrapped my arms around my body, suddenly aware of how naked I was. I’d been so furious when I made the plan. There’s a certain amount of confidence that can be born from fury.It’s funny how quickly that confidence can disappear when fear sets in.“You’re mated to me. No matter what deal your father made, he can’t have you. You’re mine.”I wasn’t his. Not reall
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FerraraI knew that nothing was happening here, but just like when we were in that cave, the idea of Finn and Violetta made sense to me and drove me mad.Unless I fucked Violetta good, and soon, I very well could go mad.“You have got to get a grip,” Violetta muttered as she stood. Finn just flashed me a smile and stood as well. “Where do you want my bodyguard to be? Miles away?”Yes.My gaze moved down to the hand flexing by her side. There was a crumpled note in. My note.“What are you doing here?” Violetta asked as she shoved the note in her pocket. “Besides apparently spying on your spy.”“Oh, he’s not my spy. Yet. But I do need a word with him.” I glanced around the apartment. I’d done all the clean-up work myself. It was only the second time I’d stepped into her apartment.Both times, I’d hated every second of it. This was not where she belonged. She fucking belonged with me.“Thank you,” Violetta said softly. “For the new paint job.”I raised an eyebrow. “Does it hurt to thank
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Violetta“Can you describe him to someone? Maybe work up a sketch of what he looks like?”I didn’t like to think of the red wolf, but if he was still a threat, then I would do what I could to help. “He was the only one of my father’s friends who never seemed remotely interested in me. He barely looked at me, and it was one thing I could be grateful for.”Ferrara got up and walked my way. I didn’t move a muscle when he turned my chair around and knelt at my feet. I swallowed hard. “Good thing I’m not in my panties, or I’d think you were about to take advantage of me,” I whispered.“I don’t need to see you half naked to want you, Violetta,” Ferrara said in a low voice. “I want you when you’re miles away. I’m here now to remind you that you’re my mate, and I will protect you. From everything.”All because he was my mate. “Your wolf chose me, but your human half hates to even touch me,” I whispered. “So forgive me if I don’t swoon when you say things like that.”“Oh, Violetta. My human ha
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ViolettaJenson took one look at us and growled disapprovingly, but he didn’t say anything before we climbed into his truck. There was no time for a shower, obviously, and also no time for arguing. I wanted to go alone, but Ferrara wouldn’t let me.Irene wasn’t surprised when the guard let us in. “Your second can wait outside,” she said stiffly, avoiding Jenson’s gaze.Wasn’t that interesting?The cottage that looked so cute in the afternoon sun was just a little bit creepier at night.All the lights were turned off, and there were candles lit on every surface and in every corner. I wanted to point out that it was a fire hazard, but then I noticed that the flames were dancing. Not even a little bit.“Is that your magic doing that? Has it returned?”“No,” she said mournfully. “It has not, but this isn’t my magic. It’s the natural elements respecting my wishes. Magic is all around us. It affects us even if we can’t wield it. Well, it affects most of us.”Misstep, I froze. “Shit. Is that
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ViolettaI did as much good at Indigo Peak as I could while I was there, but few of the wolves were happy to see me, so I spent most of my time in my room reviewing Maeve's books in an attempt to help Finn get organized. I ignored all the massive journals the crazed woman had collected. I was no longer the ternary, and they had nothing to do with me.Lunessa, Irene, and the other witches helped identify the small faction of witches who'd been working against Maeve. Most of them were imprisoned. Some were in the field when Lunessa stole their magic. And some were dead. There were enough that, in a few months, the land might be healed enough to start growing again, just in time for spring.At least, that was the hope.Leaving Finn was difficult. I didn't know where he was mentally, but I knew Indigo Peak needed his help, and he would provide it.And when Amelia returned with us, tears in her eyes, I tried not to get involved. Finn was making a mistake, but he would realize that. In due
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ViolettaImmediately, I stepped inside the circle and felt the magic drain away. "I don't have magic anymore, but even if I did, none of this is for me. It was for a deranged woman to hold on to a memory of when she thought she was in control. She's dead now, and I don't need this place to know that I had a happy family once. And I don't need to bring any of that up. I have enough happiness in my immediate past."Finn stared at the home as the flowers started to wither and the wood started to break down. Its age was catching up to it. "I could burn it to the ground," he said darkly."I think you should. I love that you wanted to give me a choice, but this place doesn't mean anything to me, and it's a symbol of Indigo Peak's troubled past. Burn it and make way for the future. You're going to be an amazing alpha, and if you'll let me, I'll come visit often to check in on you. I'm going to miss you and Amelia.""You're more than welcome, Violetta. I'll demand your visits, seeing as how I
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ViolettaI woke up alone. For a moment, I thought I was back in Maeve's grip, chained to the wall, listening to Finn's cries as they tormented him. Tears pricked my eyes until I heard a voice in the room."Violetta."The hoarse whisper calmed me, and I took a deep breath. I was not alone. Maeve was dead. I'd been certain that Ferrara had been in the room with me at one point, but he was gone now. Sitting up, I looked over at the other bed. Lunessa looked only marginally better than she did before as she smiled at me. "You did it."When she started to cough, I rolled out of bed and made my way to her. Snuggling up next to her, I grabbed her water and held it up to her. "So did you. Lunessa, the amount of magic you displayed was insane. How are you?""Depleted," she admitted as she sipped her water. "And scared that I might not bounce back.""How did you do it?"She sipped the water more and leaned against me. Less than a year ago, she was the Maiden, a witch who'd saved my life once, e
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Ferrara"Ferrara," London said in a low voice. "You are growling at the kitchen staff."Immediately, I pulled myself back. A dozen wolves stared at us, frightened. "My apologies. My thoughts are elsewhere," I told Finn. "Please continue."The staff cleared their throats. "We have access to large herds here, and we used to use the witches to magic the land to provide for the wild game so we could eat fresh all year. With the magic repurposed," one wolf said carefully, "much of the game fell ill. We tried to preserve meat, but our previous alpha believed in eating fresh and shut us down."Finn frowned. "I believe in eating fresh but also storing when prepping for leaner months. I'll speak to the witches about healing the land once more, but I won't know how long that will take. Do you have the supplies to cure the meat?"One wolf nodded. Finn looked over at us. "Do I have your permission to use some of your soldiers for an immediately hunt before you leave?"We all nodded, and the staff
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FerraraFinn's eyes were red, and his wolf's power still spilled out of him as he sat stock still in the chair at a large conference table. Food was spread over the table, but it didn't look like he'd eaten any of it. Blood was still dried on his skin, and his clothes barely fit him.Two submissive wolves hovered uncertainly at the table, and as soon as we walked in, he dismissed them. They'd scurried out of the room like they'd been shot, and the doors slammed shut behind us."I cannot be alpha," Finn growled. "Not of this pack."I met his gaze head on and lifted an eyebrow. "It's a little late for that. You killed the previous alpha and slaughtered anyone who challenged, which, from what I can tell, included her second, third, and at least ten of her top guards.""I didn't realize that they were challenging me," he said tightly. "Do I have to die to relinquish my new position?"London, Elonso, and I exchanged looks and pulled out chairs at the table. I sniffed at the food. "Doesn't
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FerraraPulling free from our captors, London and I raced up the hill. He got to Lunessa and yanked her from the stone before I could reach Violetta. A large, mutated wolf pounced at Violetta, and I dove into him. Teeth and claws raked into the flesh of my human form, but I ignored it. There was only one truth. If I didn't get to Violetta, she would be torn limb from limb.Shifting faster than I'd ever shifted in my life, I turned and raced back to her. With a roar, I pulled her chains from the rocks with my paws and turned back to her."Ferrara," she whispered and sank into the ground. "I'm sorry. I don't think I can walk, let alone shift. Help Finn."Finn didn't need my help. He was ripping through wolves at an alarming rate. I wasn't even sure he knew what he was doing.Violetta flinched, and I turned as another wolf tried to pounce. Ripping my claws into their flank, we tumbled, but as soon as I found my footing, I returned to her side.If she couldn't shift, she would be vulnerab
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ViolettaThe outer ring of rocks on the hill were etched with symbols and held offerings to the elements. Water from the largest river on the mountain. A feather willingly given from a bird. Earth enriched and blessed. And fire sparked from the kindling of the land.Words from the spell rose up in my head as I was marched through the circle. Below me, an enormous audience had gathered. Most of the wolves were grotesque and foaming at the mouth. It seemed to take all of their energy to be still. Those who weren't mutated seemed so small, but there was nothing innocent in their gaze as they watched.In the silence, I heard someone roar Lunessa's name and then mine. Turning my head, I watched in horror as Ferrara and London were hauled to the front of the audience and forced to their knees. My gaze locked on to his, but there was nothing either of us could do.My chains were attached to one of the inner rocks, and on the other side, Lunessa, also dressed in white, was chained to the same
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ViolettaI hadn't seen Finn all night, not since they dragged me away. I was taken to a completely different part of the building, three floors up, and chained to a different wall with a bed.Cozy.Instead of resting for the ritual, I pulled myself as close to the window as I could possibly get and stared outside. It was the same side of the building, the same view of the ritual circle. No new information presented itself, but while I was trying to find an escape, I was also searching for Ferrara.I could feel through the bond that he was close. Alive. Getting stronger every hour that passed. Hope flared inside of me.When the sun rose, the door opened. Three wolves and three witches stood before me. "Time to prepare," one of them said, her voice laced with excitement. She put a white dress on the bed.I glanced at it and snorted. "If you're hoping this is some kind of virginal sacrifice, I have bad news for you. I have been well-loved and well-fucked.""Don't be ridiculous. The magic
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FerraraThere were at least fifteen dead wolves at our feet. Adrenaline surged through me, but I was losing too much blood. London could barely stand. A familiar male werewolf loomed over us."Ferrara. London." He spoke with a harsh rasp that further identified him. Dolan. Maeve's second-in-command. We never interacted much because Dolan rarely left the territory. Normally, her third traveled with her, something most alphas practiced, but Dolan was a different breed of wolf. Apparently, he enjoyed disciplining. There were rumors that Maeve had wolves in confinement for lifetime prison sentences, and Dolan liked to make them bleed, wait for the heal, and then rip them open all over again."I see you left your whipping station," I said hoarsely as I stood. My legs shook so badly that I nearly fell over again. "Just how many wolves did you bring to take us?""I have twenty more rogues on their way here," he said in a bored tone. "My alpha has commanded me to give you a choice. Continue t
