I could smell something familiar but I wasn't sure what it was. As the fog cleared and my mind cleared, I realized it was smoke. Was something burning? I could hear voices yelling but I couldn't see, it was too dark. I stayed low on the floor as I crawled in what I hoped was the direction of the door. I reached up feeling the handle, it was warm but not hot. I turned the knob, slowly opening the door, I could see an orange glow coming from somewhere. I called out for my mates, but only silence answered me. I tried again, but still, not a sound except the weird quiet, crackling fire makes as it eats through its source. I thought I heard someone calling my name, I tried to look around but I couldn't see anything or anyone. I heard heavy footsteps running towards me, two big hands grabbed me off the floor. I was thrown over someone's shoulder. I could hear the chaos of wolves running and others screaming. I heard my Dad's voice but I couldn't understand what he said. My head hurt and i
I woke up the next day to an empty bed. I was alone. I felt the twins' spots, they were cold. I sat up looking around the room. I was the only one in here. I got up, grabbed my robe off the bedpost, and threw it around me, I made my way to the kitchen. Spread out on the table was a breakfast anyone would drool over. Eggs in all different styles, toast, bacon, sausage, ham, homefries, hashbrowns, waffles, and pancakes covered the table. There was a huge bowl of fresh-cut fruit, pastries of all kinds, and a big pot of piping hot coffee. It smelled amazing. The table had at least three dozen long-stem roses in a huge crystal vase. Standing proudly, covered in flour was my mates. "You guys did all of this for me?" I asked astonished that anyone would do this for me. "Yeah, you have had a rough time lately and we wanted to take you out but since we were worried after what happened, we decided to make you a better breakfast than any restaurant could." They both smiled. Arrow came around t
The weekend would be here before I knew it. I learned the hard way that I would have morning sickness for a while. The twins were starting to wonder what was wrong but hadn't pushed me for information either. I was feeling more tired than usual too but I knew it was because the pups growing inside me were taking a lot of my energy. I was sitting on the couch waiting for my mates to return. They had gone to see their parents and check on the final details of the party. They would become the official Alphas once they were officially eighteen. Alpha Jax would stay on as an advisor to make sure the transition was smooth. Luna Nina would stay on as my advisor to help me learn all the duties the Luna has to perform. I was nervous about becoming the Luna since I was already mated and marked, I wouldn't have to wait to be officially eighteen. My birthday wasn't long after the twins and I knew they were planning something special but I wasn't sure what. I lay back swinging my feet up onto th
The twins nearly broke down the door, "Rina!" Arrow screamed. Seeing me sitting on the couch, he looked around as though something might jump out and attack me right there. Arion was right behind him. "Rina, thank the Goddess you are ok." He glanced around noticing Dex sitting on the other couch looking at them as if they had lost their minds. "What the hell is going on?" Dex asked. "I heard you found a body but you guys don't usually react like this." "The body, it was ripped apart, it was one of the worst I have seen," Arion explained. He sat down next to me pulling me into his lap. Arrow sat down next to him and nestled into my shoulder. "Yeah, whoever did it wrote Rina's name on it. It was written in blood on a piece of paper and pinned to the insides." Arrow looked like he was going to be sick. He went back to rubbing his face against my shoulder. "Why would somebody go through all of this trouble over me?" I asked. "You are the Luna of our pack. No, you haven't complete
"Tomorrow is your big day," I said excitedly. "I think it is going to be fun." I was sitting leaning against Arion with my feet on Arrow. "Yeah, it will be a lot of fun but remember, you promised," Arion reminded me before kissing my temple. I guess I had developed a bad habit of taking off when I became overwhelmed. I had promised no matter what happens at the party, I wouldn't do it. "I will be fine, I promise I won't run off," I reiterated hoping to put their minds at ease. "We trust you," the twins answered in unison. I know they trust me but I wasn't sure if I trust myself. I knew my track record was not very good; I got overwhelmed and I took off, that's what I did. "Babe, you ok?" Arrow asked. "Yeah, I'm fine, why?" I asked nervously. Did my scent change? Did they sense something was changing? "You just seemed lost in thought, I wanted to make sure you are good," Arrow was studying my face confused. "Sorry, I was thinking about the party," I wasn't technically lying.
I tried to pretend it was just a misunderstanding with Alexia. She wouldn't really do that, right? We ate dessert and after that, coffee was served while everyone chatted. It was interesting hearing the different ways the packs did things. Luna Mist had been talking about throwing a ball for anyone who had not found their mate yet. She said she would like to invite other packs to attend. On the other hand, Luna Deirdra wanted to keep it how it was, wolves found their mates when the Moon Goddess determined it was time. Luna Mist was talking about the importance of keeping the wedding ceremony as part of the process while Luna Deirdra didn't believe it was necessary. Luna Nina thought it should be left up to the individual packs, if they wanted a wedding ceremony, they could have it, if not, that was ok too. She also said it would be up to Luna Mist if she wanted to organize a ball for those who would like to find their mates. She said it shouldn't be mandatory but instead, any wolves wh
I woke up squished between my mates. I rubbed my eyes trying to remember what time Arrow had come in. He had been talking to Dillon for a long time. They had been friends since they were kids. I shimmied down enough to get out from between them. The bathroom was calling me. When I came out, I grabbed the decorations I had hidden earlier. I started hanging streamers and balloons around the room. I had bought a giant sign that said "birthday fun this way," I hung it on the wall across from our door. As I made my way to the kitchen, I hung streamers, balloons, and threw confetti which was my favorite part! When I got to the living room, I took out all the presents I had gotten. I piled them up on the table in a pyramid. I continued hanging decorations. Once I was satisfied with the decorations, I went into the kitchen. I made all of their favorite breakfast foods, and set them on the table. I picked up the small box I had hidden yesterday. It was the present I was most afraid to give t
When I saw the twins dressed in their tuxedos I wanted to rip them off. They were gorgeous normally but in tuxes, they looked like they just stepped out of a magazine, or one of those "hot hunks" calendars. "You two look amazing," I said from the bathroom. I stepped out wearing the strapless black dress they had made for me. It was sleek, with a slit almost up to my hip. It sparkled in the light in a way that emphasized my body perfectly. It had matching black stilettos, making me feel taller and my legs look longer. They had a specific diamond necklace made for me with a matching tennis bracelet. The diamond charm was two A's woven together with an R in the middle. it was dainty and accented the dress. The tennis bracelet was a series of tiny A's. I couldn't help touching them. My earrings were sapphire studs with diamond drops hanging down. The sapphires were surrounded by small diamonds. I rechecked the mirror, is that really me?The twins were watching me closely, "Babe, is someth
Today was the last day before the mating ceremony. I was excited but also nervous. I would be standing in front of the pack as we are announced as the new Alphas and their Luna. We would also be announcing the twins I am carrying. I looked at myself in the mirror. So much has changed in a short time. I went from being invisible to being mated to my hell twins. I wouldn't change being their mate but sometimes I have doubts about myself. Since the medallion confirmed I am the true Luna, I have tried to push the worries away. I never would have imagined that simple me, Rina, would be the true Luna, mated to the Alpha Twins. "Hey Rina, you ok in there?" Arion's voice broke through my thoughts. "Yeah, sorry, I will be out in a minute," I called back. I ran my fingers through my hair one more time before opening the door. Arion was still standing there, he leaned down gently kissing my forehead. "We were getting worried," he explained. I peered into our bedroom, Arrow was still sleepin
The next morning, I awoke to the smell of bacon cooking. My mouth watered as the scent filled my nose. I stretched as I yawned. I slid off the bed, and walking to the bathroom, I could hear the muffled voices of my mates. I made my way to the kitchen, the smell of bacon making my stomach growl. "Good morning," I greeted my mates. "Good morning Babe," they answered in unison. "We made breakfast," they both smiled. "It smells divine," I smiled back. Arrow placed a plate of bacon, eggs, and homefries before me. I picked up my fork and took a bite. It tasted every bit as good as it smelled. I couldn't help the moan that escaped me. "This is delicious," I said shoveling another fork full into my mouth. They both chuckled, "I'm glad," Arion said happily. They brought their plates over and plopped down on either side of me. A comfortable silence fell over us as we ate. When I had finished, I carried my plate to the sink. Turning on the water, I picked up the soap."Um, what do you think
The book in my hands held more information than I had ever seen in one place. The book foretold an enemy to werewolves unlike any we had faced before. Not only was it one of our own, but the truest packs would be the main targets. The medallions were forged long ago to help defeat the threat when the time came. As I looked at the words staring back at me from the pages, I couldn't help the feeling of worry growing heavier in my chest with each passing sentence. "Rina, you don't look like you are feeling very well," Arion's worried voice broke through my thoughts. "I think you need to take a break."I sighed, "I think you are right, I am going to put this back for now but we will have to come back soon," I said knowing I would hold the book again. Once we exited, I couldn't help but think about the things I had read. I had stopped before I read too much further into what would happen once the enemy was discovered. I knew we were facing a huge threat but I knew I had to protect my bab
The hot water helped to soothe my muscles. I wanted to relax and forget all the weird things that had happened that day. Why did the medallion react that way to me? Was I truly the true Luna of our pack? Why did I start glowing when I was upset from the nightmare I had? All these questions kept racing around inside my head. I sunk, letting myself sink below the water before popping back up again. I wiped the water from my eyes, and when I opened them, I was staring into two sets of identical eyes. "What are you doing in the tub, little mate?" Arion asked, his eyes darkening a bit. "We would have run a bath for you and joined you," Arrow replied in a husky voice. "I can run myself a bath," I retorted. " I wanted a bit of time to soak by myself," I said, giving them a sly smile. "Besides, my body is a bit sore. I leaned back and closed my eyes. I felt a hand reach in and tickle me, and I slapped it away eliciting a laugh from Arrow. "We will let you enjoy your time," he chuckled
"Babe, we have you," Arion tried again to soothe my sobs. "It was horrible," I cried. I lifted my head to look at my mates. "Rina?" Arrow said. "I am not trying to scare you, but you need to breathe, please, breathe with me," he began taking deep breaths and letting them out slowly. I tried to follow but my mind couldn't focus. I felt an unfamiliar feeling that began in the pit of my stomach before spreading throughout my body. "Rina, you have to listen to us right now," Arion tried, his voice thick with worry. I lifted my head to look at him. "Rina, please, you have to calm down," Arion begged. I looked at my hands, the strange glow that had been in my eyes when Sheila's mother had insulted me earlier had spread and was now engulfing my entire body. I looked into the worried eyes of my mates. I sucked in a deep breath before slowly releasing it. As I continued to breathe, the glow began dissipating. I concentrated on the feel of my mates holding me and before long, I was n
"My eyes are glowing?" I asked incredulously. I closed my eyes and opened them again. "Are they still glowing?" I asked looking at my mates. "It is fading," Arrow answered. "What the hell was that anyway?" he asked looking at his father."That my son was the medallion confirming Rina is the true Luna of our pack. The medallion will only react that way in the hands of the true Luna," he explained. "Will that happen every time she holds it?" Arion asked."I can't be sure," he replied. "I have only heard tales of its power." I sat quietly, there was a strange tingling sensation spreading throughout my body. I wasn't sure what to do, it did not hurt but it felt strange, to say the least."Let it happen, do not fight it," Mirage said in my mind. "The Moon Goddess is giving you the power to protect and help our pack. We always had the power and strength, she is blessing us with her strength, we are destined for this.""Mirage, why is she giving us more strength if we were always strong
We were back in our wing in no time. I sat on the couch sipping a hot cup of tea, it normally helped me calm down but my mind was still racing. I couldn't get the scent out of my mind. "Rina, are you ok?" Arrow asked looking concerned. "What? Oh yeah, I'm ok," I replied. I didn't want to bring up the familiarity of the scent. I tried to forget it but despite having both of my mates snuggled in with me, I couldn't get it out of my mind. "Have the warriors found anything?" I asked not sure if I wanted a yes or no answer. "They haven't found anything. It's like they are searching for a ghost," Arrow grumbled. I sighed, nothing seemed to be alright. I was tired of feeling scared and worried, I should be happy. I have my mates, we are having our pups, and we will be telling everyone our happy news soon. No matter how much I tried, I could not shake the creepy feeling. "I am going to go check on the progress," Arrow said as he untangled himself from me. "I don't want to leave Rina b
When I woke up, I could still smell the four she-wolves Matt had brought here, I wrinkled my nose at the scent of stale alcohol and way too much cheap perfume. I went to the sink, filling my glass with cold water, I felt eyes on my back. I looked over my shoulder to see Matt leaning on the kitchen island. "Good morning," I greeted him, I was still aggravated about last night but didn't want him to know that, yet. "Sorry about last night, I was too drunk to know what was happening," he explained. I didn't answer right away. I turned to face him, "I don't understand you," I said honestly. "You know your friends are with me, but you try to undermine our relationship and our bond every chance you get," I wanted him to explain himself."You're right," he sighed. "I wanted to go back to a time when things were simpler. Taking over as Alpha is a big deal," he looked down at his hands. I looked at him to find sincerity on his usually cocky face. "Becoming Alpha is a big deal, but you are t
I ate my breakfast as the twins and Matt caught up. It was interesting to hear about the adventures they had shared. They had done a lot more together than I had expected. “It sounds like you had a lot of fun when you were together all the time,” I commented. “Yeah, we were as thick as thieves,” Matt chuckled. “Hey, what happened with you two, and that shy little wolf you always talked about? Did you ever make a move before you found her?” he asked looking in my direction.“You could say that,” Arrow chucked. “Rina is the shy little wolf we always talked about,” Arion answered. “So that little wolf was your mate that whole time?” Matt chuckled.“Yup, she is one and the same,” Arrow smiled putting his arm over my shoulders. Matt looked surprised, “Man, I still can’t believe the famous lady killer twins are not only mated but having pups! There must be a lot of jealous females out there.” He chuckled as he took a bite.I smiled uneasily, I knew he was right. I never thought in a mill