Maddison P.O.V. I can’t even describe how much I enjoyed the lunch with Liam and his parents. They are a loud bunch, but they all made me feel at home right away. They ask curious questions, listen attentively to my answers and don't seem bothered by my way of life. Although I more than once traced worry in their eyes when I answered something, which they quickly hid behind smiling faces. “Dearest, why don’t you tell us about your powers? Azlela said she had not seen a child with so much magic in her since she herself was born.” Cianna asks me, and I feel myself blush a deep red. I have never talked to anyone but Azlela about my magic, and she drilled into my head how it was something not to talk openly about. Cianna seems to read my mind, as she reaches over the table and takes my hands. “Azlela was a cautious woman. And I imagine how she must have ingrained in you that magic is not something you talk about. But we are family, and you are safe.” Her eyes are sincere, and I feel my
Liam P.O.V. “Do you want to talk here, or do you want to come home with me and talk there?” I ask, not wanting to push her too much, but I badly want her to come with me back home. I’m hoping I can convince her to stay there. Maybe just for the night, but it’ll be a start. I know she is definitely not ready to spend the night in my room or my bed, but I would be willing to sleep on the couch or the floor in there for her. I just want her to be comfortable. “Here is just fine for me, but if you want to do it elsewhere.” She looks down at her familiar and I understand the hint. She doesn’t want to leave her behind. Something hits me. Is she afraid she’ll have to leave her friends behind? She must be. It’s unheard of to have animals running in and out of a pack, other than our counterparts of course, but I would never ask her to leave a part of herself behind like that. “We’ll do it here, but I need you to know something. I will never ask you to choose between me and your friends. The
Maddison P.O.V. You know the saying - time flies when you're having fun? Well, time certainly flew by this afternoon and night. Liam took me back to the pack where we had a little run in with some random woman, who didn’t seem very impressed by me or Piper. Especially when Liam told her I am his mate, and she has to show me respect. The women huffed and puffed, but soon went away. He apologized, but I am sure she won’t be the last to be angry about me and my mate bond with Liam. I told him as much, and he agreed with a frown. It was kind of adorable to be honest. Back at the packhouse Cianna and her husband Alpha Logan, were waiting for us. I guess Liam must have mind-linked them. Cianna is all smiles, while her husband nods approvingly with his arms crossed. He looks at Piper with surprise before a small smile appears in the corner of his lips.They take my two bags and greet Piper. Cianna demands that Liam keeps me safe and won’t take me out too long. He laughs as he kisses her
Liam P.O.V. Yesterday was amazing, and the cherry on the top was when she said yes to sleep in my room. What I had not counted on was to be awoken in the middle of the night by my mate having a severe nightmare. We went to bed after watching a movie, setting up her phone and getting a night time snack. Piper opted for sleeping with Maddie and I, which I accepted wholeheartedly. I knew it was very important to her, and I would never deny her anything. She could ask me for the world, and I would find a way to serve it on a silver platter for her. Maddie borrowed one of my t-shirt for the night, and fuck me if she wasn’t the most sexy woman I had ever seen. She could wear my t-shirts all the time, and I would never get tired of watching her in it. She’s a goddess, and she doesn’t even know it.We went to bed around 11pm, and we said goodnight before I went to the couch. I missed her around me, but her scent filled the space between us, and I fell asleep with a smile on my face. Sudd
Maddison P.O.V. Liam insists I am coming with him to the meeting, which I actually have no problem with, except I do think it is proper protocol for the Alpha to take someone who is not a pack member or ranked. Liam just rolled his eyes at my statement, telling me I am the future Luna once again. I just point out I am not a pack member again, and he stops in the hallway.“Okay, I hear you, angel. I, Liam Blackmoon, Alpha of the Blackmoon pack, invites you Maddison Nox, daughter of the Beta’s of Iron Mountain, to become a pack member and my future Luna.” He locks eyes with me, smiling and raising an eyebrow. I swallow. The invite hangs between us, and I really only have myself to thank for this. Had I kept my mouth shut and just followed along, then this would not have happened. I can’t exactly refuse, but I am also not ready to accept. Do I have a choice? No, I really do not have a choice. “And I, Maddison Nox, accept your invitation to join your pack.” I reply meekly. I feel the pa
Liam P.O.V. I ask Kendrick and Mason to show Maddie around as my dad mind-links me to come to the suite. They are more than happy to do so, and Sophie joins us outside. I kiss Maddie’s forehead, promising to come back quickly and show her around myself. She tells me to go and do what I have to. She’ll be fine. I know she will, she is awesome, but I do not like to leave her alone nonetheless. “I’m sorry, angel.” I tell her, but she shakes her head. “You are still the Alpha here, and you have duties to look after. I’m going to be fine. Really. I can just explore myself if you need the guys.” “Absolutely fucking not! You are going to be with either both or one of my ranked members all time if I am not with you. I’m not planning to leave you very often, fyi.” She giggles. “Okay, okay, Mr. Protective much.” She laughs, pushing me towards the door to the pack house. Piper walks up to Maddie, as Sophie and she joins us. I hate leaving my mate, even within my pack lands. People are a
Maddison P.O.V. Seeing my brother and Alpha Rick was definitely a shock to the system, and Ember was clawing to come out and beat up Rick. He was always protecting his sister, and although I understand the need to protect one's family, he also always did it so I was the bad guy. Everytime Jessica got in trouble, magical or not, he was there to save her ass and blame me instead. Luna Jenifer knew it wasn’t always my fault, and she would punish Jessica whenever she could prove they were lying. She also occasionally punished Rick for covering for his sister, but that was more rare than not.Those two were thick as thieves, and they always wanted to do everything magical for them both. Mind you, Rick actually has magic in him. But he was lazy as a child and only did the bare minimum of effort to get control over his magic. Azlela would work him harder than anyone else because he was so lazy. He expected special treatment, and everyone to do everything for him. Memories of the past swirls
Jessica P.O.V. The days have gone by slowly. On Saturday it’s Alpha Liam’s 25th birthday bash, and I am going to take him by storm! He is not going to know what hit him, and I can’t wait to beat all those other sluts who think they have a chance. No one ever has a chance against me. Not when I was a child, and definitely not now that I am a beautiful young woman. I have been preparing for this for months now. Ever since his parents sent word about their arrangement with their son. I smirk at the mirror. Luna Jessica Halsted Blackmoon of the Blackmoon pack. It has a nice ring to it. I walk down to breakfast, planning my day accordingly. I need to go shopping again, and get some more outfits. I need to be able to change when he chooses me, and I’ll need a suitcase with things, so I can stay over. I don’t want to be forced to go back here anytime soon. This pack bores me, and most of the pack members hate my guts for some reason. They can just stop being so stupid all the time.I also
Unknown P.O.V.All this time I have been playing double agent, I didn't think I would succeed in gaining the trust of the ranked members of this conspiracy, but now I am in more danger than ever before. All of them here think I am specifically on their side, but Maddie knows I am only ever on hers. She saved me when everything with the Coven we were visiting went down, and healed me despite the fact I had fought for the other side. She said she sensed I wasn’t a bad person and more or less had been forced to do something and she was right. They had held my siblings in captivity back at the Coven house, saying it didn’t matter if we were Coven members or visiting or not. Maddie saved our lives and I will follow her to the realm of the underworld and back again without question, so when she came to me with this mission right after we discovered where Jessica and Tywin were, I quickly agreed. But now the stakes are high
Jessica P.O.V.I can’t even believe it’s been 2 fucking years since that little bitch sent me living like a damn rogue! She had her brother instated as the new Alpha our MY pack, she took MY man and she had the audacity to be fucking smug about it! I want to scream, but it does not do anything to remove the shitty feeling of being out in the cold - literally.I quickly learned that Tywin has been banished from his pack and removed as Alpha, although he had given the title to his son to dodge any blowback, mainbitch Maddison made sure he was removed as former Alpha as well. I found him outside his old pack’s borders, fuming and raging. He had a few loyal pack members with him, as I had some with me. We made a deal to work together to get revenge. He wants both Liam and Maddison dead for what they did to his son, but I just want Maddie dead. I’ll make sure Liam suffers for the rest of his life as my mate. He’ll have to make up for so many mistakes it is going to be so much fun to make h
Maddison P.O.V. 2 years later “Micha Liam Blackmoon Nox, get back right this instant!” I yell down the hallway, shaking my head and chasing the naked toddler who is cackling like a madman. “Nooo!” He squeals, making a break for the stairs. I snatch him around his belly, lifting him into the air and dragging him back to the room. “Noo, momma. Bad momma! Unca Baller, unca Baller..” The kids whales, trying to break free from my one arm hold. He knows his uncle Balder and auntie Lillie are here, and he does not care to get dressed before greeting them. They are by far his favorite people, which kinda breaks Liam’s heart. I just find it incredibly funny. Back at the room Liam is bathing our twin girls - Mirage and Layla. They are one and a handful with Micha turning 2 today. “Baby, you need to get dressed before you can go see uncle Balder and aunt Lillie.” I tell Micha sternly, putting him on the change table. We are working on getting rid of the diaper, but so far we’ve come to the
Liam P.O.V.A few months later “OUT OF MY WAY! COMING THROUGH!” “ARGH!” I ran through the packhouse with Maddie in my arms. Her water broke in our room, and immediately after that the contractions hit. I run past Kendrick and Clara. ‘I’m getting her baby bag, just get my girl to the hospital safely. Ken is on his way with Mason.’ Clara mindlinks me as I turn the corner rushing into the hospital. “Alpha, in here.” Doc beckons me down the hall as Kendrick and Mason catch up with me. Doc just looks at them with her eyebrow raised. “Unless you want to see private parts of the Luna, I suggest you leave and wait in the waiting room Beta and Gamma.” I immediately growl, and the guys hurriedly disappear out into the hall again, closing the door behind them. Maddie whimpers on the bed, and I grab her hand, bringing it to my mouth. “You're so brave, baby.” I tell her, while the doc asks her to change out of her own clothes and into a hospital gown. I help her change, just as Clara and Soph
Maddie P.O.V.Thinking back to my wedding night always brings a smile to my face. People were having such a good time, and everyone seemed happy to celebrate with us. Liam was so attentive, and when he wasn’t dancing with his mom, my mom, his sister or some other female relative, he was by my side. But I was also a wanted woman, and I danced the night away with all of the guys, including my handsome husband. Baby kept kicking, and I couldn't have written it better myself. Late that night Liam took my hand and led me into the house, up the stairs to our room and asked me to change into the outfit on the bed. He kissed my knuckles with mischief shining in his beautiful eyes, and I laughed when he wiggled his eyebrows at me. He left me to change, passing Clara and Sophie on the way out. The girls help me out of my dress and into the outfit Liam has chosen for me. It consists of a dark navy blue flowy skirt, creamy white bottom shirt with short sleeves and a navy blue dress coat. They al
Liam P.O.V.“Are you ready, Alpha?” The priest asks, and I give him a nervous smile. “To be honest, I am not totally sure. But I’m ready to have Maddie as my wife. Does that count?” He laughs, placing his hand on my shoulder. “It is perfectly normal. And yes, that does count.” I take a shaky breath. I knew when I saw Maddie for the first time in that Book Cafe in town that I wanted to marry her one day. She was perfect in every way, and my one and only from that day. I know I’m one lucky bastard, and I will never take her or our child for granted. I have not forgotten the threat out there with Jessica, Tywin and Baxter on the loose, but we decided to forget them for a while. We have eyes on them, and they will warn us should they try anything. The music starts to play. I turn away from the priest. Two small flower girls walk down the aisle before Kendrick and Clara come down, followed by Mason and Sopie and my parents. A stray tear slide down my cheek at the sight. All the people
Maddie P.O.V.When we went our separate ways last night I dreaded sleeping without Liam. I know it’s tradition, and I believe in them, but this one just sucks so bad. We have slept together, in the same bed, since I got to the pack. If we didn’t go to bed at the same time, we still woke up together and vice versa. I got to our room and when I opened the door, the girls were in there with snacks, drinks and games. Push up mattresses on the floor and something paused on the TV. I stop dead in my tracks, looking at them really confused. “What are you doing here girls?” I ask, a small smile creeping on my lips. I have a feeling what they are doing here, and if I am right, I need to mindlink their poor mates and apologize. “Duh! We are not going to let you sleep alone tonight! We are going to stay here with you.” Sophie declares and the other nods. Something heavy disappears from my heart and shoulders. I really wasn’t all that prepared to sleep on my own, and the fact that my girls kne
Liam P.O.V. Waking in a guest room without my beautiful wife to be is a bit strange. For as long as Maddie has lived here, we have slept in the same bed. Never missing a night. But tradition calls for us to not see each other before the big event later this afternoon. I have slept pitiful without her, but it is what it is. ‘Are you ready for today, Ash?’ I ask my wolf, who had grumbled with dissatisfaction since we went to bed. ‘Yes, but it would have been better with her by our side all the time. Who says she is not going to disappear? I don’t like Maddie and Ember not being with us all the time.’ I chuckle at his answer. I totally get where he is coming from. I don’t like them not being with us all the time either, but we need to trust her to take care of herself and our child.‘I know dude, but we have to trust our mate. She is strong, and she can take care of herself. We will see her later today.’ Ash snorts. He doesn’t understand human traditions and thinks we are nuts to be a
Balder P.O.V.“Are you happy, sis?” I ask Maddie as we sway on the dance floor. She smiles at me, her eyes dancing. “More than I ever thought would be possible.” She responds, and it tucks at my heartstrings. “I should have protected you more back then.” She shakes her head. “Balder, you were as much a kid as I was. There was nothing you could have done.” I sigh. She is right, but the nagging feeling of having failed my little sister still haunts me, and it probably will for the rest of my life. “How are you and our parents getting along?” I ask. Maddie frowns. “It’s okay. We still have a long way to go.” I look into her eyes. She is such a pure person. She has everyone's best interest at heart, and she is trying so hard to forgive everyone who ever let her down - me, Richard, our parents. I just can’t help but feel we don’t deserve her forgiveness. “They really seem to have changed, but I don’t know if I truly trust them.” I tell her, twirling her out and in again. Liam is danc