Share

Smart

Author: Sadieperez9
last update Last Updated: 2023-02-26 14:12:27

STAN POV

My legs are dead. I haven't run that much in years. Even my wolf is out of shape and wanted to stop before our patrol was over.

The shifters of old would be proud.

I groan as I stretch my back and tug on the warm clothes I left in the barn. I am eager to go eat and climb into bed next to my mate. I haven't heard my family's heartbeats in six hours. I missed them.

"Stan," a sharp voice snaps and I spin around in surprise.

I search the dark wall behind me as my heart tries to jump out of my chest.

"Hell, Mariah! You scared the crap out of me," I gasp as I spot the petite brunette hidden against the wall.

"And that's how easily a skilled assassin would have killed you," she says, and I stiffen.

I look over her appearance in shock. She made sure I wouldn't see her when I came in by rubbing manure and muck all over her body. Her scent isn't detectable and she doesn't have an inch of skin visible. The brown texture matches her hair and eyes perfectly. If she hadn't
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP
Comments (4)
goodnovel comment avatar
Melody Cawthra
Holy crap! He is homicidally dangerous! Please keep Dan’s pack safe-they don’t need more loss.
goodnovel comment avatar
Debbie Proffer
He and his brother will die but Lordy girl please keep dans pack alive with no more loss specially the pups
goodnovel comment avatar
Miss Nessie
I hope no one else dies. I know it’s called heartache in Yellowstone. But I think the good guys have had enough heartache haven’t they ?
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Related chapters

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Meeting

    CARMEN POV As I look around at the people I have come to trust a little bit my anxiety spikes. I can't read the room and I am guessing this has to do with my injuries... Not to mention who they are from apparently.I bite my bottom lip and glance around again. Finley and Lewis seem clueless, maybe even tired. Tabitha and Sam look worried. Daniel and Stanley look determined, while Mike looks scared. Benji definitely looks angry and Mariah's face is blank. Boyd is watching his brother and analyzing my face. The cook is watching the babies for me, but even her face seemed off when I saw her. I feel terrible. I brought this to their door and they were just trying to help me. This is all my fault. I should have never left Nick. I made him mad a lot of the time, but I was the only one who could calm him down too. Now I have unleashed an angry ex-boyfriend shifter on these wonderful people. The kids I watch and am falling in love with are in danger because of me... Mike is in danger. "I

    Last Updated : 2023-03-02
  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Assassins

    STANLEY POV Benji's stress is clear to all of us. He hasn't been able to stop pulling at his hair or stand still. Tabitha and Sam keep on giving him worried glances, but Mariah is acting as stone-faced as ever. "So who would you trust then," Daniel asks Mariah after she runs through a short list of people she knew from her work. "Garth. He is older and more experienced... He never asks questions and his rate is the same every time. His kills are clean and untracable. He moves around and keeps his nose clean. The others used their earning for more... They are just rougher. Not nice and they could easily turn on us if paid more. Garth doesn't negotiate. He gets a kill order he fulfills it. No one talks him into switching teams. That would be the person I recommend," Mariah says flatly and I glance at Carmen's calm face. She fell asleep against Mike before we were even done with the main meeting. I guess knowing we were on her side made her calm enough to sleep some more. I t

    Last Updated : 2023-03-04
  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Love

    TABITHA POV I sigh as the last of my face soap rinses from my skin. I grab my hand towel and blot the remaining moisture from my skin on autopilot. My mind is a thousand miles away flying high in the air with Mariah, Benji, and Lewis. I can't help but be concerned for them, but I know they have to go. "You have been in here a long time. Are you okay," Stanley asks as he comes in and leans against the bathroom counter. "I'm just worried. So much can happen and so much has happened... I just wish we could live our lives. Death has been so constant it's becoming normal," I whisper and he tucks a piece of my damp hair behind my ear. "They will be okay," Stanley says as he looks over my face with his gentle gaze. I nod and bite my lip. My emotions surge once more and tears build in my eyes. Pregnancy hormones mixed with my compassionate nature have turned me into such a crybaby. "Come here," Stanley whispers and I move into his embrace happily. I curl my arms under myself and he wr

    Last Updated : 2023-03-09
  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Infatuated

    CARMEN POV I pull at the dry piece of skin next to my fingernail nervously as we all wait for the trio to pull into the driveway. It took a little longer than Mariah predicted to find her assassin friend and the whole pack has been worried. If it weren't for Lewis keeping everyone posted on what was happening I think Daniel would have sent everyone on a search. "Stop that," Mike whispers and I look up to find his brown eyes watching me. I bite my lip and still my fingers instantly which makes him smile. "They are okay. The plan worked. Our assassin has been hired and he is hunting Nick this very second," Mike whispers and I nod even though I haven't been able to shake the nagging feeling of being a burden. Mike slowly takes my hand in his and my heart flutters a little before he looks away again. Benji's silver car rounds the last bend and we all sigh in relief at the same time. When they get stopped and Mariah steps out Samantha basically tackles her. "I

    Last Updated : 2023-03-12
  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Double date

    MIKE POV "It's been two days. Shouldn't we have heard something," I ask and Mariah shakes her head. She kisses Trevor's cheek and hands him to Lewis before walking toward me. She grabs my arm and drags me to a corner. Irritation is rolling off of her in waves, but I don't care. This is about Carmen's safety. "I've told you. The first day or two you learn about your target. You trace their whereabouts. Garrett likes to plan things out completely before making a move. That's why his kills are clean. He stays off the map and he doesn't associate with anyone he deems unworthy. He will get the job done. If Nick has hired someone I am assuming it will be someone cheap. Someone that will have to search for a few weeks using the back channels. Carmen only having cash was a good thing. She had a prepaid phone and no social media accounts. I have searched for her using my ways just to check and I couldn't find a photo of her anywhere near Wyoming," Mariah says and I nod. "Fine, bu

    Last Updated : 2023-03-12
  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Information

    Two days before Mike and Carmen's lunch date. "What would you like to drink today," the middle-aged waitress asks as she beams down at the young man eyeing the menu. She hasn't seen him before, but from the looks of it, he needs a good meal. His cheekbones are too sharp for his young face and his willowy frame is lost in his baggy clothes. "Just water, please... I am... I was actually wondering if you could help me with something," he says as he looks up and sets the menu aside. He pulls out a small photograph of a smiling young girl and holds it up. "My kid sister ran off after getting into a fight with our parents. The bus ticket she purchased was for this town. I was wondering if you might have seen her around recently. We need to find her before she gets herself hurt," the young man says and the waitress looks closely at the image for a second before nodding. "I sure have. She came in about a month ago asking if we were hiring. Quite a few of my regulars were wor

    Last Updated : 2023-03-13
  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Blood

    STANLEY POV I smile as I watch Mike and Carmen send each other glances while Mike drives. The romance between them is blossoming and I think Mike is going about it the right way. He isn't rushing her and he is letting her control all contact. Anytime she gets excited or laughs she touches him and I can see how happy that makes him. She is completely comfort around us now. She is a part of our family. Mike pulls into the parking lot and I unclip my seatbelt. "It won't take long. I just need to speak with him and see his resume," I say, and Tabitha folds her arms. "And why can't I know what he is being hired for again," She says with one of her elegant eyebrows raised. I grin and kiss her cheek. "Sometimes a man needs to hire a random guy to do something nice for a special lady," I reply, and Carmen giggles as Tabitha gives me a fake pout. "Fine. And this guy isn't a shifter? Nothing fishy about him," Tabitha asks and I shake my head as I open my door. "Tiny human

    Last Updated : 2023-03-16
  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Despair

    THIRD POV As Mike bends down to confirm what his ears already know a blood-curdling scream vibrates the room around him. He turns around quickly and manages to grab Tabitha before she can touch her dead mate. The blood is still oozing from Stanley's chest, but his heart is no longer beating. As Tabitha screams and sobs in Mike's arms Mike looks back at the knife buried in his friend's chest. It's clear the metal is pure silver and long enough to pierce through someone's heart. A weapon that normally belongs to hunters. "Tabitha, I have to call Dan. Just close your eyes and hang onto me okay," Mike whispers as he tries to reposition. Tabitha doesn't even hear the request. Her pain is drowning her. She feels as if her soul is being torn into two pieces. The smell of blood is so thick in the air she can taste the iron on her tongue. "Dan... Dan get everyone and get them up to the office... Stan... Stan's gone. The guy... The human he had coming in to talk to him killed him. C

    Last Updated : 2023-03-16

Latest chapter

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Genders

    TABITHA POV I take a few more deep breaths before leaning forward to apply my mascara. I have been feeling anxious since Hurst did the ultrasound to measure our baby. He said everything looked good and sealed the gender in a small envelope before passing it to Stanley. Waiting three days to know what was written on that tiny piece of paper has been torturous. I finish my makeup and head out of the bathroom to find Stanley wearing a shirt that has one side pink and the other one blue. I instantly smile and cross my arms. Compared to my simple white dress he looks extremely colorful. "You look adorable," I say with a grin, and he does a twirl with his arms held out wide. "I am so excited to know," Stan says and I nod while biting my lip so I don't laugh. He sees the humor on my face though and walks towards me smirking. "Am I amusing you, Tabitha," he asks while pulling me to him and I can't help but giggle a little. "A little," I admit and he kisses my lips. "G

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Trouble

    MIKE POV "I don't regret having sex with you. This has been the best day of my life! I messed it up by taking it too far. I can't even properly explain what I did wrong," I say and her tear-streaked face looks puzzled for a brief second. I know she is thinking back to what happened and what she felt when I marked her. I can't believe I lost control of myself. I took away her choice, plus I hurt her. I vowed to never do either of those things and I failed her. Suddenly Carmen begins to laugh while tears continue to cascade from her eyes. I instantly get even more worried. I can't believe I have broken her this completely. "You chose me as your life partner. You marked me," she says happily after a few tense moments and I stare at her utterly bewildered. She wipes her face completely disregarding her makeup. She ends up looking like she has bruised eyes, but I don't care. "Yes. I... Aren't you upset," I ask cautiously and she shakes her head? "Of course not. T

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Lovemaking

    CARMEN POV rated R The grip Mike's hands have on my hips feels so good. It's like he is anchoring me to the floor because he knows I might float away. I am so blown away by the fact Mike hasn't been with anyone. It makes me feel less anxious about what we are about to share. Mike's hands leave my hips and slide up my stomach to my breasts. When his hand squeezes my B-cup breasts my loins begin to blaze with desire.I moan into his mouth when he squeezes my breast a second time and he takes that as a sign because, in the next second, he scoops me up. He walks to his bed and lays me down so gently my heart melts. I keep my eyes on him as he steps back from me and I giggle when I see him removing his clothes as if he is in a race. But my giggle doesn't last for long as his thick muscular body comes into view. I know my mouth is hanging open as I look him over but I don't care. He is practically scrumptious. His creamy skin is flawless and the V-line above his impressive package i

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Knock out

    MIKE POV pg13 Another loud thud rips through the air from the tack room and Boyd growls under his breath. "I fucking hate him. He is throwing a fit and making the horses skittish," Boyd grumbles extremely low and I nod before leaning my fork against the wall and removing my gloves. I nod toward the stall door and Boyd copies me by taking off his gloves."Now," he asks and I nod. I am tired of the tension this wolf brings to the pack. We are slowly letting our raised fur go down and this guy is ruining our progress. He hates ranch life, but we didn't ask for the council to send him. We step out of the stall and spot a broken shovel in the middle of the walkway. "Killian," I snap, and the asshole comes stomping out of the tackle room. "What," he barks back and Boyd steps to my side. He runs his eyes over our united front for a second before losing the tension in his shoulders."What the hell are you doing," I ask looking toward the broken equipment and back to him. He

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Makeover

    CARMEN POV "You look so mature now," Tabitha whispers as Sam continues to line my lips with a steady hand. They haven't let me peek in the mirror at their work yet but the way Sam keeps pausing to stare at me has me guessing I look good. When they pulled me into Sam's bathroom I didn't really know what the plan was, but they got to work like they rehearsed this plan daily.Tabitha grabbed manicure items and got to work on my fingernails. Sam began exfoliating my face. Mariah was put in charge of my hair and I have been pleasantly surprised at how gentle her hands can be. Forty-five minutes later and my hands look elegant, my face has makeup on it, and Mariah has started to put the hot tools away. "You are going to knock his socks off, Carmen," Sam says with a mischievous smirk that makes me feel a little shy. "Your hair is so thick! I am jealous," Mariah says from behind me and I giggle a little. "Don't be jealous of me. I am a broken, weak human girl. You three are gorge

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Looking Inward

    RATED R TABITHA POV "There you are," Stan says as he opens our bathroom door to find me washing my face. I give him a smile and try to hide my pity for his new state. My poor mate can't find me by smell any longer and that hurts. He has to strain his weak ears or spot me with dull eyes to know where I am. While I can still pinpoint him by sniffing the air. I know if I were unable to smell his alluring scent I would be devastated. "Sorry, I figured you knew," I reply and he brushes it off with a wave of his hand while continuing toward me. "As long as I found you I don't care," he whispers before pulling me toward him by my hips. I smile and drape my arms around his neck. "Oh really," I whisper back playfully, and he smirks before kissing my jaw. "Yes really," he mumbles before continuing down my neck. My lady regions flare to life as his tongue and warm breath dance along my flesh. Every night, since he gave me the okay has been like this for us. Constant touching and sex t

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Interested

    CARMEN POV I gasp as Mike's hot breath fans my neck and his hands grab my waist from behind. Tingles erupt in places I thought were dead and he chuckles before pecking my cheek. "Morning, cutie," he says cheerfully and I manage to swallow down the extra saliva in my mouth so I can answer him. "Morning," I reply and he shoots me a wink before taking his coat off. The slightly warmer weather has been keeping Mike in his long sleeve shirts rather than his coat and my feminine needs have definitely noticed how tight the fabric wraps around his biceps. As Mike walks away from the coat rack to begin shoveling out the stalls my eyes zero in on his thick thighs and cute butt. My heart rate increases and my ears begin to get hot. How can that man be into me? He belongs in calendars hanging able high school girls' beds. "Better wipe that drool from your chin," Finley whispers as he walks past me, and I jump before doing just that. My face burns scarlet red and I disappear

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Calm

    STANLEY POV I breathe deeply so the faint scent of roses can waft up my new human nose and I smile. Her warm body feels so good pressed into my cold one. I missed her and I know she missed me. I wish I could still hear our pup inside her, but I will take what I can get. I kiss the top of her head and she shifts a little in her sleep. It feels strange to be so calm, but I have nothing to stress about now. I only want to think about my mate and our family. I am done worrying and working in town. Every minute of the rest of my life will be spent on this land with my mate. I don't want to waste a moment on anything that isn't truly important ever again. And the only important things are my loved ones. I smile again as I give Tabitha a weak squeeze. Before the Mother Luna left she made a promise to our pack. A promise of protection from any more outside forces. She said the shifter world owes us a great debt due to how many threats we have eliminated, starting with Graham Layne.

  • Heartache in Yellowstone   Resurrected

    As the pack sat and waited anxiously for The Luna to arrive, Daniel and Forest continued to act strange. They seemed to be as excited as children the night before Christmas. Tabitha and Sam weren't at all pleased with their behavior. The pack was still in mourning and would be for a while, but they seemed overjoyed to have a visitor dropping in during this difficult time. Mike and Carmen didn't seem to mind the lighter mood. It seems they were experiencing their first few moments as a couple since Mike had yet to release Carmen's hand. Carmen didn't mind the contact with the muscular cowboy. In fact, she was loving it. Darcy and Killian didn't sit on the couches with the pack which really rubbed Finley the wrong way. His eyebrows were pulled down over his warm chocolate eyes making them look dark and gloomy. His hands were curled into tight fists and his clenched jaw was making the young shifter look more severe. After an hour of uncomfortable silence and scattered conver

DMCA.com Protection Status