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ALPHA JACE. My brows hiked up the moment the border came into view. One of the men guarding this side sent me a mindlink that Gray was here and had requested to speak with Austin. I told them to let him know Austin was on his way, but it was Tyler and I that drove there. Austin and Lexi took three days off to have an official honeymoon. It could have been longer, but the delegates for the Gamma Camp are arriving in a few days, and Austin needed to make sure we were prepared for that. Since we knew they were being watched and to make sure Lexi would not be taken, they just went to a secluded beach on the east part of the territory. But they should be here by midnight. “Do you want me to go with you, or should I stay behind?” Tyler asked as we approached the border. “If Gray comes with men around him, then come closer. If he will speak with me alone, just stay behind.” “Got it. And just letting you know, the men are ready just in case they insist on entering the border.” I ju
LADY DAVINA. I finally caught Amara alone. She was with Lexi or Catherine most of the time, and as much as I loved them, I didn’t want any audience when I made a fool out of myself. “Can I come in?” I asked, my head peeking at the door of the nursery. She was here alone, playing with Colton. “Sure, why not?” I stepped in and locked the door behind me. It didn’t slip my eyes when her eyebrows hiked up before her forehead creased. “Should I be worried that you locked the door?” I giggled. “I just don’t want anyone to hear or come while we talk.” “Are you okay?” She asked before she patted the space beside her. She sat on the carpeted floor while Colton played with blocks and animal plushies. I nodded. “I just want to ask something, but promise me you won’t tell a soul.” “Even Jace?” “Even Jace.” “If this is a matter of life and death, I cannot keep that from him.” “I’m just curious, but I don’t want anyone to know I’ve been asking.” I told her. To be honest, I was not even
LADY DAVINA. It was already almost dark when I reached home. Dinner was probably over. I went to Mom and Dad’s home, but they weren’t there. Of course, they were at the packhouse, but it didn’t stop me from dipping into their swimming pool and ransacking their fridge. It was only when I got bored that I decided to walk home. “Davina!” My eyes rolled when Cyrus’ familiar voice rang in the air. “Isn’t it too late to drive now? Why are you still here?” I asked him. “Amara invited us to stay for dinner, but we are driving soon.” He answered, placing his hand on his hips. “Where have you been? You shouldn’t be going around alone.” “I’m in my own territory.” “I know, but it’s still dangerous. You have a big forest here without a wolf...” “Stop!” I raised my hand between us. “Just stop, Cyrus. I’m not asking for your opinion.” “I’m just concerned.” “I know. But please stop. I’m not a kid anymore! I can take care of myself…” “There’s nothing wrong with reminding you…” “I don’t
LEXI. After dinner, Austin, Louise, and I went for a walk. We decided it was time to let her know about shifters. I was expecting the worst, but I guess I underestimated my grandmother, or there were things I didn’t know. She seemed quiet while I told her everything — that werewolves were not myths, that turning into a wolf during a full moon was only a reality for first-time shifters, as shifters could shift anytime they wanted. I only got worried when she almost fainted when Atlas came out behind the tree after we told her Austin would shift into his wolf. I waited for her to ridicule us or say that we were crazy, but she didn’t say anything negative and just accepted everything. She asked if I also had a wolf, and I told her about my blood having human blood and that it would take time for my wolf to surface. Austin and I decided she didn’t need to know about the wolfsbane incident or that I might never shift at all. We then talk about mate bonds and how special they were, and
AUSTIN. I made my way toward the cell where Randall was, as he requested to speak with me. He was still in incarceration and I had no plan to let him out. I had no idea if Alpha Gray had been looking for him, and at this point, we simply didn’t care. We had no plans to return him to his pack or anywhere until a new Council Head rose, and hopefully, that would be Uncle Jake. “What do you need?” I asked as soon as I stopped in front of his cell. We had a bar in between us. He was slumped on the floor instead of his bed, but there was still a shackle attached to his neck to prevent him from shifting. “How long before I could be free?” “Let me ask you back. How safe is society with you in it?” “I just did what I was told to do.” “I understand, but it doesn’t mean you are not guilty of anything. In a few more weeks or months, we will hand you over to the Council. Be grateful we are not torturing you.” “I’m asking for another chance, Gamma Austin. I’m not the best person, but I’m
LEXI. I felt like I was just floating in the air. I thought I had prepared myself for this, but the moment the news of the arrival of the two packs came, my stomach churned and I felt like vomiting. I knew Austin loved me. I felt it in my bones, but the reality that he wasn’t my mate was like an arrow piercing my heart every time the topic of his fated mate appearing came up. I would never get used to it. But I had to face it head-on and stay true to my word that I would fight for him. Austin was standing behind me, his arms snaking around my shoulders as he rested his chin on top of my head. We were waiting for the convoy of the Green Valley and Midnight Pack to arrive. I had never showered so fast in my life as today, wanting to be here before they arrived so I could see her first and prepare my heart. Only one female was part of this convoy. Future Gamma Giselle of the Midnight Pack. She just turned eighteen a few months ago, but Austin said she had been joining Gamma camps
MARCIA. I had been restless these past few days since I smelled that delicious scent, and my wolf claimed it was our mate’s smell. But we couldn’t point out where the scent was coming from. I had been going back and forth everywhere around the territory to find him, but it was futile. Only one thing was sure: I could smell him mainly from the warriors I encountered and not from ordinary residents. And smelling him on Gamma Austin earlier just strengthened my intuition that the smell was coming from that building — where a prisoner was held. I believed we didn’t have anyone in there except for the man who had done something to Lexi and David.I heard Lexi and Harlene talk about him briefly while we were in training. But I didn’t get any details at all because Lexi was upset at that time and didn’t want to talk more about him. I couldn’t even remember if she mentioned his name. And as much as I didn’t want to be associated with him, he was the only possible candidate, as I knew we di
ALPHA JACE.I told Austin to retire early tonight as he would have a long day tomorrow. The delegates for the Gamma Camp will start arriving, and the camp officially starts a day later.Austin would need all his energy for this. I had attended Alpha camps since I was twelve, and I’d seen how hard it was to put many Alpha heirs in one place. If Alphas were hot-headed and full of egos, Gammas were not far behind. For some reason, only Beta camps were calmer. Mainly because, like in most packs, Betas were the rational ones, balancing their Alphas and Gammas. So, I knew Austin would be in for a ride when managing this camp. But it had been his dream, so I was happy to support him in any way I could. Since he went to bed early, I asked Amara to come with me to the security building to check how we were doing and if we were ready for tomorrow. Austin religiously does this every night, mainly because we are at high risk. Not just because of the Gamma Camp but also because we had the acad
*This is a free chapter and should not cost you any coins.* PACK HIERARCHIES AND FAMILIES As of LET THE GAMMA FALL FOR ME (Lexi and Austin’s Union)(FUTURE PUPS WILL BE LISTED UNDER THEIR NAMES IF THEY HAVE BEEN MENTIONED IN THE FIRST 3 BOOKS OF THE ALPHA BLOOD CIRCLE)This world is definitely big so drop questions or comments if you think I missed something/wrote something wrong. 💖 ¤¤¤BLACK SHADOW PACK ALPHA and LUNA: Jackson “Jace” Galhart and Amara Grace Mikaelson Galhart (SHE'S THE LUNA I WANT) PARENTS: Jace - Alpha Jacob and Luna Clair (HE’S MY ALPHA) Amara - Alpha Aeon and Alexa of the Blood Moon Pack SIBLINGS: Jace - Catherine Amara - Alonso “Uno” or “Scooby” PUPS: Colton, Amelie Jasmine “AJ”, and Jackie -- BETAs: Tyler Bryce Salvatore and Catherine Gertrude Galhart Salvatore (THE BETA AND I) PARENTS: Tyler - Beta Gavin and Alia Salvatore (THE BETA IS MINE) Catherine - Alpha Jacob and Luna Clair of the Black Shadow Pack SIBLINGS: Tyler - N/A Catherine -
ALPHA JACE.We let our wolves run around the territory, rounding the whole area, border to border. Zero should have been tired, but for some reason, he was not. Black and Atlas also did not show any signs.Maybe it was the adrenaline or the fact that our wolves knew that this would be the last moment we would rule this place, as tomorrow, we would pass on to our sons the responsibility of taking care of this territory.We had a good run. Most of the shifters out tonight who saw us asked permission to join us, and I couldn’t be more proud to share this run with them. The longer we ran, the more wolves ran with us. We all shared stories along the way. Our people recounted tales of our assistance and how we touched their lives.It was a bittersweet moment, but nevertheless, it made me proud. What more could an Alpha ask for before he retired? Having his people personally thank him for his service was an honor I didn’t know I needed. But I basked in it and let it warm my whole soul. After
GAMMA AUSTIN.I sat at the boulder on the highest point of the forest on this side of the territory, letting my eyes look at the beauty of the land that thrived under our reign.Tomorrow night, my son David will finally claim the fate that was rightfully his. He would step up as the new Gamma of the Black Shadow Pack, alongside Colton as the Alpha and Enzo as his Beta.This was a bittersweet moment. I was proud of my son, but I couldn’t help the sadness that I would be letting go of the rank I’d spent my whole life perfecting. No, I had no regrets. And no, I had no plans of prolonging my service. I was just being me — being emotional. I almost lost this rank because of one mistake. I almost lost it for David and for the generations after him, but I was glad that I was given a chance to do better. A chance I surely didn’t take for granted. I spent my whole service proving that Alpha Jace didn’t make a mistake in still putting his full trust in me even after that grave mistake. I s
LEXI.I held on to the kitchen counter as I listened to the family mindlink. I wanted to say many things, but my words failed me. Instead, I cried, letting out all the emotions that had shattered my heart for many months, ever since David didn’t shift on time. I felt the burden lift off my chest.All these years, I thought Austin and I did well raising our pups. Each of them had a different personality that they inherited from me and him. But all of them were disciplined, and they grew up with so much love that they knew how to give it out as well. I had everything I ever wanted. I shouldn’t be complaining.But then David didn’t shift. And I wanted to question why. I wanted to be upset because he didn’t deserve it, but I couldn’t. Because I was given a good life. I was given a good family and given a good pack. I felt questioning the Goddess about his wolf might be too much. So when he told everyone he had shifted, I didn’t know where to channel my gratitude. I kept crying on my ow
DAVID.I had been hit with a headache in the last hour, so I told Dad I was bailing out earlier than I should. After I took a shower, I said goodbye to the people in the locker room and headed out of the building. The sun was already setting, but there were still many people in the quadrangle. Dad was also there as he debriefed the warriors that would be sent off to the next Gamma Camp two days from now. Alexis was supposed to join them, but since he declined the post, only the warriors would be sent off this time. I walked away from the area without making any noise. For some reason, I didn’t feel good today. I barely get sick. Well, shifters barely get sick, so it was strange that I was having a headache. I doubted if it had something to do with the many sleepless nights recently, but then these were not the first nights I didn’t sleep at all.I was probably hungry as I missed lunch. I also exerted too much effort in training and sparring today, so it could be the reason my calv
LEXI.It was only six in the morning, but I had been awake for the last hour. Luna Amara, Catherine, and I went out early and threaded the forest to go to the spot where the Luna would always leave mangoes to the god of the wolves, Eros. After our pups decided that they would not break the bond between them and would still want David to become the next Gamma, I had been crying nonstop, but I tried to do it in the privacy of our room. I felt responsible. My actions almost twenty years ago resulted in my son’s pain. If I hadn’t been compulsive and too trusting, maybe I would not have let Randall get too close to me then. I know there should be no reason for regret because Randall turned out to be a wonderful person, but a part of me was dying every time I looked at my son.David, despite everything that had been going on lately, still exhibited the values Austin and I had taught him and his siblings over the years. And it made me so proud of him. He didn’t deserve this fate, but I neve
JACE&AMARA: Colton - 19 years old AJ - 14 years old Jackie - 6 years old --- TYLER&CATHERINE Enzo - 17 years old (turning 18 in a few days) Summer - 17 years old (turning 18 in a few days) Autumn - 14 years old --- AUSTIN&LEXI David - 19 years old Alexis - 17 years old (turning 18 in 3 months) Dermont - 14 years old Ashlynn - 11 years old YOUNG ALPHA COLTON (ALPHA JACE & LUNA AMARA'S SON) If there was anyone devastated that David had not shifted, it was me. I tried not to show that I was affected, but it was getting harder, especially when Enzo got his wolf already. He was supposed to be the last one to shift among the three of us. According to the plan, after Enzo shifted, we should be preparing to take over the pack.But without a wolf, David would not be deemed capable as my Gamma. Our parents thought this was something beyond our control already and that we should still push for my Alpha ceremony together with my rank wolves. This time, without David.But I refused
18 YEARS AFTERDavid - 19 years old Colton - 19 years old Enzo - 17 years old (turning 18 in a few days)-----------------DAVID's POV (AUSTIN AND LEXI’S PUP)I sat on top of the boulder, overlooking the meadows in this territory, trying to find peace in my heart. But no matter where I looked or what I thought of, nothing could change reality. I was still wolf-less. I was already nineteen. For a year, I had been waiting for my wolf.Enzo shifted last night. He was the youngest, and the plan was that as soon as he shifted, Colton, he, and I would begin to prepare for our ranked ceremonies. Colton was ready to be the next Alpha, and so was Enzo as his Beta. I was ready, too. I was ready to take over the Gamma position from my father, but without a wolf, it was impossible to take over. I closed my eyes as I recalled the conversation we had with Dad, Alpha Jace, and Beta Tyler. They would stay in position a bit longer, waiting for my wolf to come out. But they had already decided tha
LEXI.I was standing in the middle of the quadrangle, watching as Austin went around the area to check on his men and let them know he was about to leave for the day. I was craving grilled food, so we would drive to a grill place near the academy, and I was just waiting for him to finish what he needed to do first. “Lexi…” A sweet voice rang in my ears, and a smile immediately tugged at my mouth. I was sure she and Randall had received the mail that Marshall personally dropped at their home, as they lived near the training building. I turned around, holding my big stomach, and came face-to-face with the very pregnant Marcia. Ours was our honeymoon baby made in Orleans, while theirs was weeks older than ours, conceived on the night of their marking. “Hey there, beautiful,” I greeted her, and my eyes shifted to Randall, who bowed his head toward me in respect before he moved along and went to the group of warriors that were resting in the corner. “Back at you, sexy mama!” She giggle