and the second one. sorry to leave you on a cliffhanger, but two chapters is already a lot. So you'll have to wait for the rest until tomorrow.
Atalanta’s povHaving them both inside of me felt right, no, not right, amazing. I loved how Raiden gave me and Zev a moment alone, and I loved it even more when Zev suggested we all do this together.The way Zev looked at me, the way he kissed me, while Raiden was holding me and taking me at the same time… It was beyond pleasurable.And then when Zev’s teeth sunk into my neck, I began feeling pain until it turned into this mind-blowing orgasm.I screamed out in pleasure and felt my eyes roll to the back of my head; it was like an out-of-body experience almost, and then everything went black.I began to panic, as it brought back memories of the aftermath of the fire. After I nearly burned to a crisp and Raiden marked me, I found myself in this dark place.It’s where I had heard Artemis’ voice for the first time, without realizing it. But she was silent right now.Back then I had found my way back by focusing on Raiden’s voice.This time it was Zev’s voice I heard first. He sounded like
Zev’s pov“You heard her speak?” I asked, anxiously standing by my car to get our mate to the pack hospital.“Yeah, I mean, I think I did.”“You think or you know, because we’re wasting time here.”Raiden stared down at Lana in his arms, “I know.”“What did she say?”“Moon?” He replied unsure.I rolled my eyes and sighed, “seriously? Are you sure you didn’t just make shit up, because I heard nothing?"He smirked, “well, I have been mated to her longer than you have.”“I don’t think it works like that.”“Or I was closerby? I don’t fucking know. But she said moon.”You know how in comic books when people have this idea, there’s a lightbulb that goes off above their head? If this were a comic book, there would be a giant lightbulb hovering around me.It was like something clicked, and I suddenly could think clearly.“We both marked her.” I told Raiden while closing the door and walking toward them.“I know.”“No. I mean. She’s marked by both her mates now.”“I know!” He shouted at me impa
Atalanta’s povIt’s strange how happy it makes me to hear my mates bicker. Because for once it’s not hostile. It’s just playful banter, and I’ve missed hearing them speaking like that to each other.I’ve been quietly sitting on their lap, just watching and listening to them, and I’ve honestly never felt more at peace.I know it’s important to leave this room and get back to reality, but I wouldn’t mind staying inside Raiden’s room forever.But Raiden didn’t really give me much choice when he picked me up and carried me downstairs while Zev told him I had legs and could walk.I never expected things to go this fast; I didn’t think Raiden would accept Zev back into our lives so quickly, but Raiden always knows how to surprise me.Maybe he missed Zev more than he was willing to admit.Artemis has been quiet too, but I can feel she’s happy. Content. The only thing that will make this whole thing better is when I mark them, but the thought still feels a bit strange to me. It’s not something
Suzie’s pov“Shouldn’t you be with your mates? Now that you’re all marked, I mean, mated.” I said, with a wink.Lana giggled, “I am marked, yes. But I’ll mark them soon enough. Tonight I wanted to spend time with you. What did you want to talk to me about that morning?”“You liked it when they marked each other, didn’t you?” I teased my friend.She nodded, “Artemis actually shared the memory with me.” Lana began to giggle, “they were so angry at each other and their wolf.”“Serves them right.”“Yeah, and maybe it will make them closer.” Lana said, shrugging her shoulders.I nodded, wondering what it meant for them to be marked too. “Do you think they’ll feel each other’s emotions?”“Mmm… I haven’t even thought about that. Maybe?”“They probably do. Are either ignoring it or unaware.” I replied.Lana nodded, and then she looked at me with a stern look, “hey, you’re making today all about me again!”“Your life is more exciting than mine.” I said, shrugging my shoulders.Lana shook her he
Zev’s pov“I messed up,” Stephen said, looking at me with more sadness than usual. Which is saying a lot, since he looks depressed most of the time.“It’s okay. It’s just work; we’re starting off. There are bound to be some mistakes along the way.” I tried to reassure my friend.He shook his head, “no, I messed up in a different way. I think I might have ruined things with Suzie.”I tried my best to listen and not go straight to anger. This is my friend he’s talking about, and I’ve got Suzie’s back if she needs it. Which she usually doesn’t, because she’s pretty good at sticking up for herself.But when Lana came back to our room last night… huh, I’ve already started calling it our room. Anyway, when Lana came back, she seemed a bit down and wouldn’t share why.She said, “Raiden told me it’s fine to keep things to myself, and these are not my secrets to share. Suzie will come to you if she wants you to know.”Which didn’t make me or Raiden feel any better.What did make me feel better
Raiden’s pov“I need you two to accompany me to the border,” I told my mate and my beta.My little mouse had a twinkle in her eye because she knew what was coming.Atalanta had remembered word for word how Suzie had described her birthdays. They would have a big breakfast in the morning with family and then later have a small get-together with the rest of her family, and then in the evening Suzie usually partied with friends.So it was important for Atalanta to get everyone here for breakfast. But this time we wouldn’t do a separate party for just friends. It would be weird to send everyone home after such a short time.“I haven’t even eaten anything yet!” Suzie whined. “And on my birthday?!”“It’s your gift,” I said. “I ordered it online, and since border patrol has been so strict, I figured we’d pick it up together. It’s pretty big.”“Is it a car?!” Suzie asked, her eyes widened.“No!” I scoffed, “how rich do you think I am?”“Rich enough to buy your friend a car.” Suzie said, lookin
Ven’s povLast night, as I stared at my mom’s tear-streaked face as she fell asleep holding my father’s jacket, I wondered if she had always been this way.Had Mom willingly given up her hopes and dreams to be my father's mate, or had she never had any?There are people whose only wish is to have a family.Zev has shared that having a family of his own has always been his wish, but he had been too scared to admit it. He always had ambition and was always driven to do well in school, but he never had a specific goal he was working towards.I always knew I was going to be a beta, so everything I did was to ensure I would be the best beta anyone could wish for. Better than my father and my grandfather before him.It wasn’t a dream or a wish. It was a fact.Not to say I didn’t want to be the beta of this pack.‘So what are you trying to say?’ My wolf, Alexander, asked, feeling just as agitated as I was.I guess what I was trying to say is that I always had this picture in my head of what m
Atalanta’s pov“Motherfuckers…” I heard Raiden growl under his breath.“What?” Zev asked, looking around.He had come back earlier than expected and took me up to our room to give Raiden a chance to do some actual work.It had been the first time it was just me and him together without Raiden. I was afraid it might be awkward, but it was incredibly sweet.Zev had kissed me for such a long time that I had to catch my breath. We kissed for an hour straight, and it never led to more.He looked so shy when he admitted he had missed kissing me. That every time he saw Raiden kiss me, he was thinking about how soft my lips were and how he wished he was the one kissing me. Although he loves it when we have sex, there are days when he just wants to kiss me and not do anything more.Kisses in our bedroom almost always lead to something more, and it felt nice to just spend time kissing Zev. It made me feel closer to him. It felt intimate.My mates kiss very differently. Maybe it’s the difference
Raiden’s povAlthough we don’t celebrate Christmas, because you know, we don’t believe in Jesus or God, we do have our own celebration. Our celebration is rooted in pagan holidays such as Saturnalia, the winter solstice, and Yule, which also serve as the basis for Christmas, but we won't delve into that.The lights, the tree, the gifts—it's all there. Just no Santa and definitely no nativity stable and stuff.But I was working to a point… My point is, we have watched a few Christmas movies, and I am familiar with some of the songs.And the one that keeps repeating in my head is, “he’s making a list. He’s checking it twice.”I have a list as well. It’s sort of like a naughty or nice list, but it only contains those who have been bad. Those that need punishment.And I am not talking about some coal in their stocking. No… Just some good old-fashioned murder.First on my list is, of course, that fucking dickhead General Sweets. Not far behind are mommy dearest and stepdaddy. I’ve already
Atalanta’s povI looked around me, trying to hear and see if anyone noticed me. I had run here quickly, and with my size, I wasn’t as noticeable as Raiden or Zev. But I am still a wolf in a hunter's village.Everyone around me seemed too busy with the wolves near the borders of the village. People were either hiding or going out to fight, none of them expecting one of the wolves had already gotten through.I could run back. I could stick to the plan. But this is probably where the scout is being held. This could be a chance to free him.While I had my eyes closed during the night the General took me down to his laboratory, I could still hear and smell. And the only other person who was there was the doctor. Most of the people here weren’t even aware of the experiments the General performed.There could be a chance he was hiding him elsewhere, a place prisoners usually are kept. But I had this feeling in my gut. General Sweets would want more than information if he found a strong male w
Atalanta’s povTo say I was freaking out was an understatement. The only thing holding me together was reminding myself why we were doing this.It was for our future. Raiden, Zev, and I together, having our own family.And a safe place to raise that family with people that we cared about.I don’t know when the idea of having a family, of having a baby, popped up in my head. It might have been because of Zev’s letter.Even now that we’re marked, he continues to write me little notes or letters on the days I’m scheduled to work alongside Raiden or Odin.In one of them he shared how Suzie made him see sense by showing him what he could have. He described this family, with us as parents. There was no intent behind it, no pressure for me to have a baby. He was just saying that in a perfect world, one day that could be us.And it made sense. Zev and I both wanted a loving family more than anything. Raiden already has a loving family, so he’s in less of a hurry.‘And he wants you all to hims
Zev’s pov“Do you think Odin remembers what I told him about hunters using the bow and arrow first? because it makes less noise?” Lana asked while Raiden kissed her neck.She moaned softly as I unbuttoned her shirt, as instructed by Raiden during the meeting.‘We’re going to distract our mate as much as possible while enjoying each other to the fullest.’ Raiden had mindlinked me earlier. ‘I need your help, because I’m pretty sure she’s freaking the fuck out.’He had used his stupid alpha voice when he asked me. I’m not even sure he realizes he uses a different voice for some things. It’s like more authoritarian, lower somehow?To me it just sounds stupid, because I’ve grown up with the man. Honestly, it sounds like a little boy's version of how a big, strong man should sound.But if it makes him feel good, who cares, right?I removed one sleeve, and then the next, while Raiden’s kisses went lower. “He knows, little mouse.”Lana looked at me, “first bows, then guns, then knives for clos
hi, I'm sorry for the lack of updates. Last Friday I had a meeting about my oldest and the school informed me he is doing so well, they think he can transfer to a different type of school. so, from special education to a school that still has smaller classes, but the kids there need less help. he's currently going to a school with kids who are on the autism spectrum, have adhd or behavior issues. it would be a chance for him to be in a classroom that isn't as loud or disruptive. Anyway, I've been busy contacting schools and visited two today. also my husband got a vasectomy today, so I'm his nurse lol. tomorrow I should be able to write. but I wanted to explain why it's been a bit hard to find time. I'm fine, just busy.
Raiden’s povBeing the alpha is fucking awesome. Especially when you have many people around to do all the parts of the job you don’t want to do. I’m the alpha of delegating.I don’t like numbers, so, Zev, why don’t you and Stephen handle it?I’d rather hang out with my mate instead of speaking to a girl I used to hook up with once, because she has a complaint. Suzie, you’ve got this. Go speak to someone who's probably going to be pissed because I don't remember anything past her name.I need to talk to some alphas who are supposed to be our allies. You know what, Dad… Aah, fuck, that is actually something only an alpha can do.To send someone else would look like I was disrespecting them. Not that I respect most of these dickheads; they’ve been working against me and my mate behind our backs.But it’s been a few weeks now since we took over, and I think it’s time to start hunting these hunters. And I’d rather do it with more people than less.Which means I need other packs to support
Atalanta’s pov“Are you getting your period or something?” Raiden asked before Zev hit him against his arm.“You can’t just ask a woman that!”Raiden rolled his eyes, “as if you would know when she’s about to have her period; you have only been back in this relationship for a little over a week.”“That’s not the point!” Zev argued back, while I stayed quiet, watching them fight over nothing.“What is the fucking point then?” Raiden asked. “Atalanta has been more quiet than usual and a bit grumpy,” he looked at me. “Sorry, little mouse, but you are a bit moody.” Then went back to Zev, “it’s just a question.”Zev sighed, “it could be many things, and to blame it on hormones is so immature.”“Besides,” Suzie added. “Lana was probably never allowed to behave differently during her periods back home, so who knows how differently she acts around that time? I mean, I never noticed anything, and we shared a room.”Raiden looked at her while shaking his head in disbelief, “you do know we share
Atalanta’s pov“Today was perfect, everything… Just, thank you, Lana. The breakfast, my surprise, the party. I’ll thank the rest later, but I knew you had a hand in most of it.” Suzie said, as we walked to the woods together.“Not the car; I had no idea Raiden was doing that.” I replied.“Yeah, that’s crazy.” Suzie laughed nervously.“Are you sure you want me there and not him?” I knew it might be better if her future alpha was here, instead of someone who had only shifted once.She shook her head, “no. I want you there. Besides, if Stephen and Raiden were both there, they would end up bickering, and I would be too busy telling them to shut up to shift.”I giggled, “probably.”“Besides, your first shift was so different. With the being knocked out and everything. I think you need a do-over. And I like the idea of doing this together with someone for the first time. I don’t need someone telling me what to do; I have my wolf for that. I just need people around me who have my back. Who wi
Raiden’s pov‘It was so beautiful to see, and I just can’t believe how well the shift went.’ Atalanta said this as we ran back to the packhouse, still in our wolf shape.‘Uh-huh,’ I replied.She giggled, ‘you don’t want to talk right now?’‘No,’ I answered truthfully, until Zev loudly scoffed in our shared mindlink.‘Raiden! You can’t just say that!’‘Little mouse, normally I would love to hear all about how you supported your friend and how well your second time shifting went. I would love nothing more than to hear every single detail about tonight, but after. Not now.’Our mate giggled, while Zev growled. ‘You’re such an ass.’I sighed, ‘Zev… You know me better than anyone. Do you honestly think I possess the patience to listen to a story mere minutes after our mate informed us she wants to mark me?’‘Us.’“Yeah, whatever us. Do you think I’d actually be able to listen to anything she has to say? It would be a disservice to our sweet mate to let her tell her story about tonight, beca