Kenzie's POV"Your dealer?" He asks slowly. I look down, nodding slowly."You do drugs?" He asks but I don't hear any judgment in his tone. I nod, refusing to look at him. "Mackenzie... I- why?" He asks softly. His fingers go underneath my chin and he lifts my face a little. I look at him as tears spring to my eyes."It keeps the nightmares away." I say softly and he sighs, pulling me into his chest. I refuse to let myself cry but it doesn't work as tears run down my cheeks. "I'm sorry." He whispers into my hair. "I stopped smoking after we went swimming. It was hurting Aria." I tell him in a small voice. "It's okay, baby. Have you had any nightmares since then?" He asks and I nod. "In the week." I say. "After you left." I add softly and he hugs me tighter. My hands grip the back of his shirt like my life depends on it."Goddess, Mackenzie. Why didn't you tell me?" He asks and I look up at him. "I didn't want to annoy you with it." I tell him and he sighs.His thumb gently wipes
Aiden's POVI'm walking to class when I see Mackenzie running towards me. She stops just as she's about to collide with me. "Hey, what's going on?" I asks and just smiles."I need to show you something." She beams and I smiles raising. She grabs my hand and pulls me down the hallway. We enter the science lab and we go to the back of the room. She stops in front of a row of flower pots with colourful flowers sticking out from them. "This is nice." I tell her still not knowing what's going on."Look." She says pointing to a pot with her name on it. There is a little green stem that's growing. Her pot is the only one that doesn't have flowers. I frown and look at her. "No. It's nothing to be sad about. Mr. Mikkel told us to make our own compost to see if we can actually grow something from it. I failed many times but this formula actually worked and now my flower is growing!" She says happily and I smile at her. She is glowing and I can't help but to pick her up and spin her around.
Aiden's POV *2 IN A ROW SON!*We walk into the house and the first thing that hits me is the smell of my favourite dish ever. Chicken Alfredo. "Mom, I love you!" I yell as Mackenzie laughs next to me. I hurry into the kitchen and see my mom dancing in front of the stove. "I love you too." She says as she switches of the burners. She puts everything into serving bowls before placing it on the table. I serve myself some before Mackenzie does the same. "This is heaven." I groan and Mackenzie blushes. I wink at her and she looks away. She's been quieter after what happened in the kitchen earlier and I know she's thinking about it. Hell, I've been thinking about it too, how warm she felt."Aiden." Mom calls and I look at her. "You're drooling." She says and my hand goes to my mouth. It's dry and I give her a deadpan look while they both laugh. The twins sit down and eat lunch with us. We finish and Mackenzie helps move clean in while I watch her butt move with every step. She turns a
Kenzie's POVIt's been four weeks since we got the talk from Alpha and Luna, three since Aiden moved into the pack house, two since Aiden and I argued over some petty bullshit. It's also been two weeks since I've seen Aiden.Yes, he went AWOL and hasn't been answering my calls or messages. I have been worrying but I know he's safe because Alex told me that him and Alpha Mason left to attend the Alphas' conference.It's an event whereby Alpha's gather to speak about alliances and merging. I know for a fact that we are not merging with anybody. With Alpha Mason being king and Aiden being next in line, they had to attend. He didn't tell me anything because he left really early. "And he's pissed at you." Aria speaks, being petty over the fact that I was kinda the reason we argued.I don't know why the hell he isn't replying to me but I fucking miss my mate. "Mackenzie!" I hear my name being called. My head snaps to the voice only to see Harold, seething with anger. "What?" I ask and h
Kenzie's POVWe walk into the pack house and I go up the stairs while Aiden walks into the kitchen. I don't want to talk about anything right now but it has to be done. I walk into my room and take a quick shower. I comb through my tangled wet hair and walk out after blow drying it. Aiden is sitting on my bed with his arms resting on his thighs. I walk over to sit next to him. "I'm sorry about what I said before you left. It was selfish of me to say that after we had the whole conversation." I tell him. We had a petty fight and I told him that I didn't want a mate in the first place. It wasn't a lie but I have a change of heart now."You were mad and I was mad. It's okay, babe. I'm sorry for ignoring you the whole time." He says grabbing my hand and kissing it. I smile at him before pecking his lips. "What happened today?" He asks and I play with my fingers. "First promise me that you won't do anything irrational." I say and he nods. "Say it, Aiden." I tell him and he rolls hi
Mackenzie's POV"Get up, Aiden." I whine pulling his arm. "I'm tired, baby." He groans, still not opening his eyes. "You slept the whole day away. Get up, please." I beg, laying down ontop of him. "Shhh Kenzie." He says throwing his hand over his face. "You're making me sad." I mumble against his bare chest and he chuckles. "Would a kiss cheer you up?" He asks and I nod. He holds my head, placing his lips on mine. I moan into the kiss and he smiles against my lips. I sit up, straddling him. "Now get up and let's get food. I'm hungry." I tell him and he sighs. "Fine." I squeal bouncing up and down. He groans, gripping my hips lightly. "Babe, stop." He says and I stop immediately. "Did I hurt you? I'm sorry." I say quickly getting off of him. "No. You didn't hurt me." He says and I look down only to blush. "Oh. Sorry." I says and he chuckles. He takes a quick shower before walking out clad in a towel only. I stare at his toned, tattooed chest. The water droplets roll down, chas
Aiden's POVIt's Monday morning and I'm getting ready to head to school. Mackenzie hasn't spoken to me since our fight on Saturday. She's been avoiding me at all costs. No replies when I text, no picking up when I call, walking away when I approach her.I've been missing my mate so much that I couldn't sleep at all. I deserve it though. I should have told her what Jasmine has been doing. I should have stopped it before it even started. Now I'm left with getting my mate to forgive me, telling Jasmine off and beating the shit out of Trevor. I have been keeping my anger under wraps, not wanting to scare Kenzie but I can't just let him get away with putting his hands on my mate. His future Luna. He's supposed to be my friend and he's supposed to keep her safe when I'm not around yet he's the one inflicting the pain. I know that I've promised Mackenzie that I wouldn't do anything but this needs to be handled. What kind of man am I if I don't protect my woman. He isn't supposed to be pu
Kenzie's POVI sit up in my room, not knowing what the fuck to do now. All my friends--Aiden, have school and I'm all alone. I've already cleaned my room and finished any assignments that I had. I also had alot of time to think about everything that has been going on. Jasmine, the little bitch. She pretended to be my friend only to disrespect me in the end. Trevor fucking put his hands on me. Fucking asshole. My mate is fucking sexy and I can't do anything about it. He just does things to me without doing anything at all. I want to be with him but I'm scared. It's all new to the both of us. Maybe that's why Jasmine felt like she could pull shit like that. My inexperience gave her the opportunity that she needed to pursue Aiden. Maybe Aiden liked the pictures she sent. "No he didn't. Don't think like that." Aria scolds but I can't help it. Jasmine is beautiful, has a nice body and has the confidence that I lack. "The sexual kind." Aria says and I nod. "Why don't we learn?" She
*7 years later.*Kenzie's POVAiden pulls my chair out next to his at the head of the table. I sit down and thank him. He takes his seat and instantly grabs my hand. I smile at him and lightly squeeze. "Wanna watch a movie after dinner?" He asks and I nod. "Yeah. I have to help your mom with something first though." I tell him and he furrows his brows. "And what's that?" He asks and I raise a brow with a small smirk. "Nosey much." He raises his hands in surrender and I laugh. "You look beautiful." He compliments me and a blush rises on my cheeks. Years later and he still gives me butterflies. "Thank you, baby. You look so handsome." I say and he has a proud smile on his face. "Thank you, my love." "Can you guys stop flirting so we can eat. We're freaking starving." Dree says as she rubs her pregnant belly. 6 months pregnant and ready to pop, that's what she is. "The food isn't even at the table yet, Dree." I say and she pouts. "Here, have some cheese." Aiden quickly offers as he
Kenzie's POV(Three weeks later)It is the day of the fight and for some odd reason I am very calm.I have spent these three weeks getting used to the fact that I would not need to take care of Aiden anymore whilst training for the fight. The stress and annoyance of not having his attention has been taking the focus away from everything else.He has been very distant, constantly hiding away in the library with his nose in a book which is weird but expected since he literally just came out of a coma. I have a feeling that he wants to do things that he would not have done before and I totally get it. ...but I need attention. And this behaviour could also be because of what happened last week..."Hey." I hear from behind me and turn around. "You're back." I say and he walks further into the room. "What are you up to?" He asks sitting down next to me. "I'm getting the last of the pack work done. I can't seem to find the medical records of one pack member and it's stressing me out." I t
Aiden's POVI wake up in a dark room with my sleeping mate cuddled up to me. My heart rate spikes at the sight of her and a beeping noise draws my attention to the side. I look at the heart rate monitor that is hooked up and I furrow my brows. There is a needle from an IV in my arm. What the hell is going on?I slowly pull the needle out and remove the peg from my finger. My body screams in pain with every move I make and I lowly groan. Kenzie sturrs next to me and I stay still not wanting her to wake up. She turns over and grabs her pillow like she alway does. A soft chuckle escapes me as I move the hair behind her ear. After watching her for a couple more minutes, I slowly get off the bed and stand up with much difficulty. My body aches from head to toe but I ignore it and grab her phone to look at the time. 05:39 am.I set it back down and walk to the bathroom. Turning the light on, I look at myself to see something I didn't expect. A thin, pale face, dark circles under my ey
Kenzie's POVI take the towel out of the cool water and wring it out before pressing it against Aiden's burning body.It has been four days since we got him back and he has yet to wake up. The doctor said that he has silver poisoning and that the wolfsbane was slowly shutting down his body. His organs might start shutting down if he doesn't start showing signs of recovery. The poison is slowly killing him. If we had waited 30 minutes or more to get him to the doctor, he would've died. That thought alone makes me sick to my stomach. I have tried to shake it off but it bothers me. It had been so easy for that Hellhound to find us, who says other threats are not lurking. Well of course they are but how did they know where to find us. I've started becoming so paranoid that I wouldn't let anybody but Aiden's parents and our friends come near him. Even then, I'm still second guessing their intentions. It doesn't matter what relationship thwy have with him, everybody puts me on edge when
Aiden's POVI don't know how long I've been here but I know that it has been days. They have given me food twice which is hardly enough for me to keep my strength up but they know that. They are being supposedly smart about this and I have to give it to them. All I'm waiting for is the moment one of them slips up. I've tried finding a way out but the most room is lined with silver and wolfsbane which makes it impossible to hear or touch anything near the door or windows. Zeus is weak from the silver and lack of food but he still responds now and then. The door opens loudly but I don't look up as the repulsive smell hits my nostrils. "Wake up, dick brain." Beji's annoying voice rings in my ear and I growl at him. "You'd be wise to have a little more respect then that, mutt, for you'd be sorry when I get my hands on you." I say looking up slowly just in time to see the fear in his eyes before he tries to cover it."You're not getting out alive so you can only dream of killing me."
Kenzie's POV"What are you doing dumbass. You have to catch it not run from it." Aiden yells from across the soccer field. "Well forgive me for wanting to keep my head on my shoulders. You kick like a freaking...like a freaking... I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT!" I yell in frustration and he starts laughing. "Stop it." I whine with a pout on my lips. I cross my arms over my chest and he stops laughing. "Aww baby, come on now. You're going to learn... eventually. I'm just trying to prepare you for what's to come when you have to play an actual game. I kick harder to give you an advantage." He explains and I look up at him with an annoyed look. "I don't even like soccer. Or any sport for that matter." I say and he chuckles. "Then let's find something you do like." He says and I look up at him with a smile causing him to roll his eyes. "Sleeping is not a sport, Kenzie." He says and I huff."Come on. Let's go cool off in the lake." He suggests with a mischievous look and I giggle. Jumping int
Kenzie's POVI wake up to people talking around me and a numbing pain all over my body. A whimper leaves me due to the the pain I feel when I try to move my legs. "Hey, hey. You have to be still, honey. Relax." I hear a voice familiar to Alex's speak. I feel her rubbing my hair but I can't actually see her. Blurry figures is all I can see. "Aiden?" I call softly and my heart starts racing once I feel a dull ache in my chest. "Aiden!?" I yell out to him but nobody answers. "Where is Aiden!? Where is my mate!?" I scream as I blindly look around the room. Not being able to see anything only adds on to the frustration and anger. Ignoring the pain I lift my heavy arms and legs only to be held down. "Let go of me! I want Aiden!" I keep yelling."Doctor, can we give her something to calm her down." I hear somebody ask with urgency in their voice. I soon feel a sharp sting in my arm and a loud howl leaves me. "FUCKING LET GO!" I yell in pure rage and pain as the ache in my chest grows.
Kenzie's POV"Stop." I say giggling as he keeps on kissing up my neck. We just got out the shower and Aiden is in a great mood. He suggested that we watch a movie but he is distracting me more then we're actually focused on the T.V."No." He whines into my neck as he throws his leg over me, clinging onto me like a koala bear. "My little baby." I say kissing his forehead and I can feel him smile against my skin. "We should do something fun today." I suggest and he lifts his head from my neck. "Like what?" He asks and I shrug."We could go for a run and swim in the stream behind the house." He says and I squeal. "Oh my gosh yes! I have been dying to get into some water other then the shower." I say and he chuckles. "You are so random." He says before getting up and pulling me with him. We walk into the closet and he pulls our bags out. I get out my royal blue bikini that I didn't know that I packed and he put on some blue and yellow swim trunks."How does this look?" I ask him and he
Kenzie's POVWe are on our way to Alpha and Luna's cabin and the tension in the car is overwhelming. The party ended at eleven o'clock and now we are on our way to our 'alpha and luna honeymoon'. Luna suggested that we go last minute and I thinking that she caught onto the bad vibes between Aiden and I. We have not spoken since we left and I really don't care anymore. If he wants to act like a child and pout or sulk the whole time then fine. I'm not going to force communication with a grown ass man. He pulls into the drive way and shuts the car off before getting out. Slamming the door shut he goes to the back and gets the bags out. I get out and go towards the back as he walks to the front door with only one bag in his hand. That little prick."We don't need your fucking help anyway, asshole!" Aria rages and I can tell that she's really affected by Aiden and Zeus shutting us out. "Relax, Ari. He just as a bruise ego." I tell her and she huffs. I get my bags out and shut the trunk