Aurora wasn’t sure why she was nervous for Arden to see where she lived. Were they moving along too fast? They had only been on two dates so far and now he was coming over to carve pumpkins for Halloween. Aurora hoped that Arden did not feel obligated to come over since Eli had asked. She told herself that she would make sure to ask Arden when they were alone. Aurora pulled up to her house and Eli jumped out excitedly. He stood in the yard and waited for Arden to pull up to the front sidewalk before rushing over to him. Arden chuckled as he got out and rounded his car. "Come on Eli. Let's help your mom first. Once we get your pumpkins inside, I will come back out for mine." Eli nodded and walked next to Arden as they crossed the yard and made their way over to Aurora. "Thank you." Aurora said quietly as Arden picked up both pumpkins with ease. Faith chuckled as she followed everyone to the door. Aurora quickly jumped in front and unlocked the door. "E, can you turn on the lights ple
Aurora and Arden sat in the kitchen and talked while they ate and carved their own pumpkins. Aurora had decided to try and free hand a spider while Arden attempted a silhoett of a wolf. "That is lofty," Aurora said. She was not particularly artistic, but she could envision it. However, she would not attempt a wolf. Arden turned a cocky smile in her direction. "A little faith," he said. Aurora chuckled and shook her head. Some time later, they finished their pumpkins and headed toward the living room. Eli's face lit up when he saw them walk through the doorway. "Finally!" He exclaimed as he jumped off the couch and ran towards his mother and Arden. Aurora chuckled and continued to the door. She opened it and held it open for Arden and Eli to follow. Once outside, they sat the pumpkins down. Aurora had to run back inside in order to grab a few candles. Faith stood up from the couch, and Aurora smiled at her. "I am glad to see you and Eli happy," she said. Aurora thanked her mother f
Thor and Arden both growled at the same time. Aurora sat on Arden's lap and rocked her hips back and forth. Neither were new to sex and all that it entails. However, this time would be different for both. They were mates. Arden knew that Aurora was feeling the mate pull and Arden was not strong enough to pull himself from her either. Aurora continued to kiss but soon became agitated. There were too many layers of clothes between them. Aurora sat back long enough to rip her shirt over her head. She tossed it to the corner of her room. She grabbed Arden's shirt as well. She said nothing as she pulled it from him. Her eyes widened at his physique once more. The man had been chiseled after a Greek god. Aurora threw his shirt in the same direction as her own. Aurora sought out Arden’s lips once more. Her hands came to rest on his shoulders as Arden wrapped an arm around her waist. He lifted her so that he could turn and lay her down on the mattress. Arden's lips left Aurora's and began t
After breakfast, Arden said his goodbyes. Sundays were very busy for him and making sure that everything was in line for the following week at his bar. Arden looked as though it was the last thing he wanted to do. Aurora followed Arden out onto the front porch and said goodbye. Arden quickly looked out of the window. When he did not see Eli sticking his head out, Arden quickly stole a kiss from Aurora. Aurora chuckled as Arden ran from the porch. He threw her once last smile before disappearing into the driver seat of his car. Aurora walked back into the house and slowly closed the door behind her. Her mind on the man that had just left. When she looked up, Eli had a large grin spread across his face. "What?" Aurora asked. Eli began to laugh and jump on the couch. "Momma has a crush," Eli chanted as he jumped from one couch cushion to the other. Aurora at first tried to quiet him, when Eli didn’t seem like relenting she threw her hands up and laughed as well. "I am going to take
As the day went on, Aurora became more and more uneasy about her fast-tracked relationship with Arden. She began to second guess all her decisions. It was not rational that she should feel as though she was ready to give up anything, apart from her son, to be with Arden. The feeling scared her to no end. Arden had sent a couple of text messages during the day. He apologized that he was going to be busy with work for a little while. Aurora had not responded though. She felt she needed some space to think clearly. If there was one thing that she was certain of it was that she could not think clearly when that man was around her. The second text that came through was a few hours later as Aurora was finishing up her and Eli's laundry for the week. Aurora picked up her phone and read the message. "Think of you", was all it said. Again, Aurora sat the phone down. She had such a strong urge to snatch it back up and write back to him. So much so that Aurora left the cell phone on the bed as
Aurora woke with a start. She blinked a few times before she remembered where it was, she was at. Aurora stared up at the ceiling of Arden's loft above his bar. It took her a moment to collect why it was she was there. Then she remembered. Aurora sat up suddenly from the large bed. Her eyes scanned the room looking for Arden. When they finally fell on him. He was sitting in one of the chairs at the small table in the center of the room. Aurora slid to the edge of the bed and looked at him. She waited for him to say something. Anything. But he remained quiet. "Are we going to talk about the fact that I just saw you change from a large black wolf in your parking lot?" Aurora finally asked. She had no idea how that was even possible. You only hear about Werewolves in movies that also include shiny vampires and some even vampire cult. "Yes," Arden said as he sat back. Aurora couldn’t quite place the look on his face and what he was thinking. Arden almost looked pained but why? Other th
"Do you think that she will reject us now?" Thor asked. His worried tone clearly showed through. "I am not sure. She had just been thrown into a world that she thought was only fiction. Also, we need to do something about the witch." Arden said. He did not like the fact that she had found out where he was. He had no doubt the woman was working with his stepmother, Lila. "She gave off a more powerful aura. Lila's we were barely able to feel it before we left." Thor commented. If this witch was able to find him, that meant their cloaking spell was no longer in place. Arden hoped that Aurora would not reject him. He was going to need all his strength to fight his stepmother and get his pack back from under her control. Arden pulled out his phone and dialed Rich, his Beta. The phone rang for so long that Arden was worried Rich would not answer. On the second to last ring, Rich finally answered his phone. "Lila knows," was all that Rich said. He was talking quietly which told Arden she
Aurora stood near the small table in the center of the apartment. She decided against sitting down. She had too much on her mind to stay still. She paced a few steps as she waited for Arden to come up the stairs and join her in his apartment. It didn’t take long before she heard his footfalls on the stairs as he walked up. He pushed open the door and soundly closed it behind him. Arden walked over to Aurora but did not touch her. She looked up at him and waited a moment before saying what she had come to his bar to say. She took a deep breath, "I have come to give you, my decision. But first I need questions answered before I do." Aurora waited for Arden to nod. Then she continued, "If Eli and I do go with you to your pack, how will Eli be treated? I do not want him to be treated like an outsider or have everyone tip toe around him because he is tied to the Alpha. Neither is the life I want for him." Arden understood her concern. "My pack will welcome him as one of their own. The
Eli's wolf, Hermes, ran through the forest at top speed. Eli had just received his wolf. The full moon sat high in the sky. Arden had asked if Eli wanted him to run with him, but Eli had kindly rejected the offer. Eli wanted to get to know his wolf on his own. He was currently sixteen years old and was doing well in school. Eli trained everyday with Arden in order to make sure that he was in the best shape before getting his wolf. Hermes’ voice had run through Eli's mind as soon as the clock had struck twelve. Aurora smiled as her son waved to his mother and father before running into the woods to shift for the first time. His father had been right. It hurt like a son of bitch, but it ended quickly, and Eli’s wolf stood tall and howled deeply. Alerting Arden that everything was alright. "Have a good run son," Arden mind linked with Eli. Eli laughed and let his wolf run free. As Hermes rounded the bend in the trees, he suddenly caught a scent. It was the tastiest scent ever. Almost
Charles Brown stood at the front door of the pack house once again. He knocked lightly and when the door opened her was met by Eli. A broad smile appeared on his face. "Charlie Brown!" he exclaimed as he hugged Charles around the waist. Charles had been surprised at the child's actions but patted his back none the less. "Hello, Elijah. It is nice to see you again. Where are your parents?" Charles asked the boy. Eli stepped back and pointed upstairs. Charles's brows knitted together as he walked through the foyer of the pack house. "Hello, Charles. I will see you to the Alpha office while we wait for the Alpha and Luna," Rich, Arden's Beta said as he extended his hand in the direction of the Alpha office. Charles nodded and followed the Beta. As soon as Charles sat down in the large chair on the other side of the desk, the door opened, and Arden and Aurora walked through the doorway. "Apologies for the delay, Charles," Arden said. He glanced back at Aurora quickly and then back at
Aurora walked back into the pack house. She never imagined that she would be able to have another child again after what Lila had done to her. Aurora walked through the pack house in a daze until she got to Eli's room where Arden and Eli were currently playing with Eli's action figures. Arden noticed Aurora's demeanor and stood up. "Are you alright?" Arden asked concerned. Aurora finally looked up at him. A smile spread across her face and tears began to cascade down her face. Arden was unsure how to proceed. Was she okay, was she in denial, what had happened out there with the witches? "Sweetheart, are you okay?" Arden asked again. "I am better than okay. I am wonderful. The witches, they helped us. They said that it was a show of good faith between their coven and our pack and to show how grateful they were for letting them into our territory and taking care of Veronica," Aurora said. "What was?" Arden asked. "They gave me back the ability to have children," Aurora said qui
Aurora woke the next morning. Eli was cuddled to her side. They had fallen asleep to the movie that Eli had put on after they had eaten their dinner. Aurora's hand fell behind her, but Arden was not in bed with them. He must have already woken for the day. Aurora assumed that he had several things to do after yesterday. Aurora's mind went to Lila once more. What a turn of events? Aurora looked down at Eli. His breathing was still even. She slowly and gently pulled her arm out from under his head. She quietly tiptoed towards the bathroom to do her morning rituals. When she opened the door to the bedroom was more, she smiled when she saw that Eli was still sound asleep. She grabbed her long robe and went to the door. She was sure that he would be up soon enough. She would let him stay home from school today, she would be lying if she said it was just so he could rest. She wanted him around as well. Aurora made her way down to the kitchen. It looked as though breakfast had just ended.
Lila woke to a lovely aroma coming from Mason's kitchen. She sat up and let the blanket fall to her waist. She remembered that Mason had offered to let her sleep on the couch. After teleporting so much her body was screaming for rest and Mason must have noticed. She sniffed the air again and followed the smell into the kitchen where she saw Mason standing at the stove cooking dinner. Mason had heard her moving around in the living room. He knew that she would not stay asleep much longer without eating. "Rested?" Mason asked without turning around to look at her. "Yes, thank you," Lila said. She felt unsure what to do with herself. Mason did not exactly make her feel welcomed, but he was not kicking her out either. "Dinner is almost ready if you would like to take a seat," Mason said as if reading her conflicted mind. Lila walked over to the small table and noticed that it as set. "Since when did you cook?" Lila asked Mason to make conversation. "There is actually quite a bit you
Lila had seen Arden take Aurora upstairs. She wasted no time teleporting back to Mason's cabin. She did not want to be around Rich and Roger more than was necessary. As Lila appeared in the center of the room, Mason had a question look on his face, but he also remembered his grandson sitting on the couch next to him. Mason refrained from asking. Lila bent down and looked at Eli. What she saw surprised her. His eyes shone brightly like a wolf. Lila looked up at Mason who did not seem to notice it. Lila looked back and just as clearly, she could see hiseyes, they were back to their usual color. Lila thought maybe she had imagined it. She thought about the curse that had been lifted from him with the death of Veronica. Perhaps that is what she had just witnessed. Suddenly a large man barged through the cabin door. Jack gave Mason an apologetic look, "Sorry but the Alpha would like me to get Eli home," he tried to explain. Mason shook his head and stood up from the couch. "Understoo
Lila teleported Arden and Aurora back to the pack house. She landed them in the center of the foyer. Rich and Roger both looked at each other when they saw the trio. It was time to move. Rich called out to the warriors that he knew he could trust. Seven men all walked forward and stood at attention. "I hope this is enough," Lila said under her breath. She looked out at the seven men including Arden, Rich and Roger. Lila looked at Aurora then. "Would it be safer if you stayed here as well?" Lila asked. Aurora was surprised that it was not dripping with mockery. Aurora noticed that Lila actually looked genuine in her question. "I only ask because it will cause Arden ti be distracted when dealing with the witch," Lila explained. Again, Aurora was shocked by her actions and how she was talking with Aurora. "I go where my mate goes," Aurora said. Lila did not argue with her but instead looked back at the group of men. "We are ready," Rich said to Arden. Arden nodded his head and turne
Lila was in the living room and standing at a pitcher of lemonade. She had asked the maid if she was able to leave the guest room that she was currently occupying. The maid had smiled and said of course. However, as they left the room, Lila noticed that the maid was never more than three steps behind her. Lila scoffed quietly to herself. Lila walked around the house until finally coming to the living room area. Veronica had already been away for a couple of hours. Lila wondered when she would return. Lila turned towards the maid. "I am sorry to ask but would it be too much trouble to get a pitcher of lemonade? Pregnancy cravings," Lila shrugged her shoulders in apology. The maid smiled and shook her head. "No trouble at all. I will see what the kitchen can come up with. Be right back," with that the maid took off down a hall. Lila sat down heavily on the couch and looked around the gothic room. It was dark with not a lot of sunlight coming through. Lila noticed the large firepla
Aurora was sitting on the back patio and looking up at the stars. She had just put Eli to bed but sleep was evading her. Especially after finding out the shadow was still visiting Eli during the night. It made it hard for her to sleep when all she wanted to do was sit outside of his door and wait for the thing to show up so she could take action. Arden and Rich had been in the office most of the evening. They were going over their plans to take out Veronica was they arrived at her home and any issues they might run into. Aurora had grown tired of listening and had made her way outside. From behind her the leaves of the trees moved. The noise caused Aurora to look over her shoulder. As she did so, a movement caught her eye. Auror stood up quickly. She thought she had seen a girl. Not just any girl, but the one who had given her the vile for Veronica. Aurora looked back at the pack house. She knew that she should call someone. Arden and Rich were busy, and Aurora did not know wher