Things settled down a little once more, but everyone was uneasy. It was like the silence before the storm.I sat in my usual armchair, listening to the reports, but they were the same as every morning in the past week.Duncan strengthened our border patrols on the east, from the ridge up north to the Blue Moon border on the south, not trusting their security one bit after the last incident.That meant we pretty much left the western borders unattended, but Warren and his men from the Crimson were going back and forth all the time anyway, and Duncan was pretty confident about Alpha Blackwood keeping the Silver Moon quiet and secure.But no matter how tight we kept security, patrols reported no rogue movement, or anything unusual.Bran and Warren returned empty-handed again, too. They found nothing on the first two nights, but then they found something that they believed to be a lead. But that turned out to be a dead end.Just like the other three, they found after that.They only manag
“What’s going on here?” I heard Duncan’s cold voice, and it helped me come back to my senses. He was quite dangerous when he sounded like that, but oddly enough, it made me relax.“I believe we need to talk,” I told Warren as I stood from his chest, and held out my hand to help him up.Duncan just studied us with cold eyes, and I had no doubt about Gabriel telling him everything through their link.“You can go and hold your training. I’m staying with them,” he finally said. For a long moment, Gabriel just studied us with a dark gaze, then nodded and left. Marissa looked worried, but I sent her a reassuring smile, and she left us too.“Care to explain?” Duncan asked, his voice still calm, but by now I knew he sounded like that when on the inside he was anything but calm.“Warren decided to help with my training,” I answered, not looking away from him, as he absentmindedly rubbed his chest where I stabbed him. “But in the meantime, he showed me something interesting.”“Like what?” Dunca
Things started falling apart a week later, when one morning Warren and Bran hadn’t returned. Everybody was on alert already, when Bran finally linked Duncan, reporting that they found a hideout. He said that there was a big movement, and they were probably preparing for something, but their leaders were not there. He left his group there to find out more, while he and Warren went ahead looking for the witch. Duncan decided that if they managed to find the rogue’s headquarters, he would take his best warriors and attack them before they could start attacking our borders. With that being said, the whole pack turned upside down the minute he dismissed the morning assembly. It may have seemed like total chaos, but in fact, everything was pretty well organized. All our warriors reported to the training grounds, where Noah and Gabriel organized them in small units, all ready to take off anytime. Duncan sent Caleb down to the village to make sure that everyone would be safe if something
“I need you,” he whispered into my ear, his hot breath tickling my skin. I shivered under his touch as his kiss stole my breath away. He was supposed to take off in ten minutes, and we both knew it, but I could never say no to him. I pulled his belt and freed him. He started kissing my neck, and my heart sped up as he gently nipped at my collarbone. My skirt ran high when he lifted me and I put my tights around his hips, hugging him tightly. I felt the fabric bite into my skin as he tore my panties. I moaned at the first contact and scratched down his shoulder as he penetrated me with one forceful thrust. “Richard,” I breathed his name, feeling my pleasure grow as he built up his speed. It didn’t take long till the orgasm hit me, and he came into me with a husky moan. “That was awesome,” he panted, leaning his forehead against mine, slowly putting me down. “Yeah, but now you are going to be late,” I caressed his cheek. “Will you miss me?” he asked, pulling his clothes back in p
Three weeks had passed since Richard brought Jenny into the pack, and it was the hardest three weeks of my life. Not only I had to carry on with my life like my heart hadn’t been ripped apart, I also had to smile. The pack was genuinely happy for Richard to find his fated mate, but most of them were sorry for me. And even though I appreciated their love and support, there was something I couldn’t tolerate. Being pitied. So I did my best to act like I was totally and completely okay. Which I was not, but hopefully I was a good enough actress. I went on with my duties, and even conducted the preparations for the party to welcome Jenny into our pack. It turned out she was an orphan and didn’t really have anybody to go home to, so after they sorted things out with Richard, it was a simple decision to move in. Not like Richard would have let her leave, but it certainly made things easier. On the evening of Jenny’s welcome party, I felt like hitting rock bottom. I just stood at the side
It was a clear spring night with chilly winds when we lined up to welcome Alpha O’Sullivan and his men from the Blood Moon pack. I was thankful for my decision to tie my hair in a tight bun, otherwise it would have been all around the place by now. My ears and nose were getting frozen, but I stood straight amongst the men, all a good head taller than me. I was in the second line of warriors, right behind Richard, just as he wanted me. He was standing straight, his hands behind him, and I knew he was wearing his usual poker face. But I have known him for too long. I could see the tension in his shoulders and tight muscles under his elegant suit. I could feel his wolf being uneasy. I looked at his Luna, and I sighed. Poor girl needed some comfort herself, not that she would ease her mate. I could sense her discomfort and even some fear. She was so fresh to the position; she was not ready, and that fact alone wouldn’t do any good to the Alpha tonight. I hoped at least she would listen
He opened the doors, and I could see Richard and Josh, both being angry and curious at the same time. “What was that?” Josh murmured to me as they passed, but I didn’t answer. “May I ask?” Richard asked in a tone that made my blood freeze. He was really angry now. “You should thank Moira, because she just gave our treaty a new perspective,” Alpha Duncan said ever so calmly. “And that is?” Richard growled at him. “I will let you have your way with the lands and we will sign the peace between our packs,” he said in an off-handed manner as he sat down. “Why?” “Because she is coming with me,” he said, his voice deepening as he looked at me. We never quite discussed it, but I did promise him I would be his, so it only made sense. For a moment, my heart was heavy at the thought of leaving, but I pushed the feeling away. “No fucking way!” Richard roared, and as I turned to look at him, I could see that he was at his limits. “Just who do you think you are to request one of my pack mem
It was after midnight when we arrived at the Blood Moon. Their territory was to the north, reaching way up to the mountains. We passed a small town, lying hidden in a valley, and Noah turned on a winding serpentine. The packhouse was even deeper in the forest, and I suddenly remembered that none of our informants could tell where the main building exactly was. They hid it well, I thought, as I got a glimpse of lights behind the trees. I was sure it was well protected, too. Noah stopped the car in front of the old manor, and I just stared in awe. Even in the dark, it was beautiful. It may have been old, but they took good care of it. It was way smaller than our mansion, I thought, as Duncan opened the door for me and I got out. It had lovely, homey vibes, and I totally loved it. He offered me his hand, and I gladly accepted. I even gave him a little smile. “You are back,” a petite girl opened the main door, and I saw her freeze the moment she saw me, and the smile died on her face.