Taran's POV
"Hello to you too, Cerise." I stood up from the water, shaking the water off my hair, facing Kirsch's angry face.
I was recognized as the Alpha by the pack bond when I first shifted at 15, and Kirsch had been my beta ever since. He was only 12 back then, but he had the strongest soul power in the whole pack other than mine.
He was my only beta.
He shifted early than most members of our pack. He shifted when he was only 12, on the same new moon night when Crebreus went on a rampage.
"Don't call me that!" Kirsch shouted with his ears red.
"Why are you so mean to me? You used to be so cute." I teased, laughing as I watched his face turning from red to scarlet.
"You call me that just to annoy me!" Kirsch rolled his eyes, glaring at me.
Uptight. He was always so uptight. Not fun. I think he just grew up at 12 overnight, and had been this straight face strict man ever since.
"I just came here for a bath."
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Taran's POV I strolled with Kirsch along the river, in the direction of the beach. "Restrain Nat, you can't let this go on. Rachel is 17 now, basically an adult. This is serious." I frowned, remembering Rachel's vicious voice. "Nat spoils her, and you are the one who spoiled Nat first." Kirsch folded his hand, glaring at me, "Do you have any idea how hard it is to restrain the Alpha's mate?!" Nat claimed me to be her mate when she turned 18. She seemed pretty sure about it, but Kirsch already marked me by then. He was one year older than Nat. He had always felt guilty about it, but I knew Nat wasn't feeling as strong a pull toward me as he did. "She's not my mate!" I frowned at him, feeling probed for the first time by this joke, "You should know, of all." His face turned red yet again. He dodged my eyes as he muttered: "All I know is I marked you by mistake..." I walked toward him, and Kirsch backed into a tree. He tri
Kirsch's POV I didn't let her skip patrol training because she didn't want special treatment. She seemed on edge, but I couldn't get her to trust me enough to not worry about Rachel. I wasn't going to let Rachel hurt her. I followed them from the start, and watched Willa set her trap to save Scarlett. Willa always pretended to be bad and mischief, but she never bullied anyone. She must have had a life full of love to be able to care for others so much. I didn't see Taran until he came out and greeted Willa, and I was shocked to my core. So she DID see him yesterday, and they became friends! She was so happy to see him. Her face was glowing the moment she saw him. She never did that for anyone, the least of all me. All her attention was all on Taran from the second Taran appeared. Naturally. Taran was always like the sun, bright, shining, warm, like Rudy, but not like me. Sometimes I felt like maybe the moon goddess got
Willa's POV I got up really early today. It takes me more than two hours to run to the beach, and I wouldn't want to waste any time. I was bringing Al a cake today. I knew food wasn't scarce in the forest, but there wasn't any cake tree! I used my ring and got my toys ready before I put them in a plastic bag and dashed downstairs. It was only five in the morning, and the sun was barely high enough to light up the whole world. "Holly molly!" I gasped when I almost dashed right into the Alpha's car. My heart was pounding loudly in my chest as I sneaked closer to peek into his car window. No one was in there. Why the hell did he stop his car in front of my porch?! Scared me to death! I rolled my eyes before I turned to leave, and this time I successfully crushed my face into his chest. Just great. I felt like he was this magical wall that could appear and vanish anywhere, but only in my world. "Where are yo
Willa's POV I stared at Alpha Kirsch in confusion, and he was staring at me in frustration. We were at the mall, in a bag shop. It had lasted for minutes now, and the salesman just stared at us with fear on his face from afar. Apparently, they knew the grumpy Alpha. "Why am I getting a backpack? I have one." I gave in first. "What you have is a traveling bag, you need a normal backpack for school." Alpha Kirsch frowned. "What for?" I rose my eyebrow. "For books! Pencils..." His voice died down. And he glared at me when I smirked at that, "I don't know, your school stuff!" "I don't HAVE any school stuff." I frowned in confusion, "I thought schools are supposed to give me books." "And your notebooks and homework? Are you just gonna carry them around in your hands?" He looked shocked. "Why would I be carrying them? They are SCHOOL stuff, they stay with the school!" I was getting impatient as I dodged his st
Kirsch's POV Willa leaned back on the passenger's seat with a poker face, staring out at the window when we drove to the school. [Say something to her.] Rudy urged me. [The last time I did she cried.] I sighed as I turned the wheel. Her eyes were red this morning. I knew she would be upset to attend school early, but I didn't think she would cry. She looked so fearless and lively all the time. It was the first time I saw that she was hiding a soft side from the world. I felt pathetic because I didn't drive fast only to prolong the little time I get to spend with her, even though I knew Willa didn't want to. I wanted Willa to start school early so I could keep an eye on her, in case Rachel makes a move. I admit I took her out shopping for a selfish reason, it was only my excuse to spend time with her, but it really hurt me that Willa would think I was bribing her for Rachel's sake. [Why didn't you tell her you are trying to prot
Willa's POV I met Alpha's wolf, Rudy, for the first time. He was really cute and nice. There was something genuine and sunny about him that I just trusted with no reason. Rudy wasn't like any Alpha I had ever met, maybe it was because he was young? But the Alpha looked more frightening now. It felt like he was having a split personality. Were all wolves so different from their human side? I couldn't imagine why he would offer to accompany me to the beach. The possible explanations that I could think of varied from "trying to trick me into admitting my mischief plan" to "luring me out of the pack territory to murder me for Rachel's sake". I wouldn't imagine Rudy would do something like that though. But I didn't dare let him know I knew about Al. I didn't even know whether HE knew Al was there. I had to keep the secret for Al. He constantly checked up on me throughout the day. I couldn't find any chance to escape the school. What
Taran's POV I lingered around the edge of the forest on the town's side after the patral training. I wanted to escort Willa in case she sneak out again. Willa didn't come. I wasn't too anxious this time. I told Kirsch to keep an eye on Willa before Rachel's situation is over. It would only make it harder for Willa to sneak out. I thought I could handle a day or two without her, but I guess I was wrong. That night was the longest I had in a very long time. What was worse was that I woke up with a throbbing pain in my head-- [Willa!] Cerberus stomped his paw in my mind. Great, I was losing it even faster now. [She's at school, I'll sneak into town later.] I rubbed my temples to try to ease the pain. It wasn't fun to have someone treading on your brain all the time. I know Cerberus was trying his best to work with me, but self-control was the hardest skill for a mad mind. Cerberus lost his interest in the sea. It was as if
Taran's POV I blinked in confusion, not sure I heard her right. "You are not going to run? I won't stop you, I promise." I said as I took a step back toward her door, "I would never hurt you." "I know." Willa nodded with a shrug, "And I don't want that, I want my compensation." "You should go and alert the pack about me. You found the mad rogue." I sighed with a bitter smile. How was showing my ears even enough compensation for my behavior? "I don't regret it." Willa rose her eyebrow at me as if waiting for something. "Regret what?" "Begging for your life." Willa chuckled. And I was lost in her smile yet again. "You are not mad at me for lying to you?" I asked hesitantly. "I AM mad at that, that's why you HAVE to show me your wolf ears," Willa folded her arms, faking a pout, "you own me." [Humiliation!] Cerberus growled at me. [She's the one asking.] I told Cerberus. Willa stared at me as I talke
Kirsch's POVI really thought Stone would make at least SOME suspicous move when he comes over, but he didn't.All he did, he did right in front of my eyes, at his invitation. I knew he was trying to gaining my trust by asking me to participate in everything, but something felt off, and I couldn't quite pin it.The most frustrating part was, I couldn't catch him with anything when it felt like it was right in front of my eyes."Ready for our date, Alpha Kirsch?" Stone was still in his human form when I came out in my wolf form. He would try to stay as long as he could in his human form whenever he was over in the pack, and I talked about that with Rudy, we both agreed that Stone was trying to lower our guard by showing up harmless, which was the most dangerous disguise.I wasn't falling for that.And the most annoying part, was his constant effort on starting a conversation."I proposed that we go North today because of the recent event." Stone walked by my side and Rudy started runni
Taran's POVDays passed, but everything seemed fine.Kirsch kept a regular daily report, but mostly about how Stone sent over people for some non-important spots on patrol, and Kirsch has sent men over, too. Every time Stone came over to our pack, he would inform Kirsch, and do a regular patrol together with Kirsch. As much as Kirsch hated it, it was better that Stone was kept under his nose.I know I'm not imagining it that Willa, or should I say, Nox, had been less happy ever since Kirsch left. Though I kept her company -- or rather -- she wouldn't let me go anywhere without her attached on my waist, there was always this gloomy cloud in her eyes that no amount of ice cream could chase away.Yep, ice cream.Lived a thousand lives in misery, ice cream has become the dark goddess's one solace that she can face without guilt.I feel like she felt guilty toward me, and I don't know why.All I knew was, I was able to get the magic about draining one's blood out of her that day, and even
Kirsch's POVIt wasn't like Stone would make his move right there at the Treaty.Taran and Willa hurried back in a couple of hours, at which time Stone already left the Treaty."So we have the time all to ourselves now?!" Willa cheered, bouncing on the bed at that news, "Great!"Leaning on the door frame, Taran shot Willa a weird look hearing that, but he didn't put in a comment."It can't be good that Stone chose to work with me," I frowned in deep thought. There is a mountain between our packs, and now we have to share the patrol duty, we have to exchange people, "I'll head back first. You guys can stay here and enjoy the vacation."I don't know how to trust anyone Stone might send."We need to stay together," Taran suddenly said, his eyes on the floor with his arms folded in front of him, "we don't know what Stone is up to, but if there is anything he desires from us, it's within the three of us.""But I don't want to go yet..." Willa pouted, begging Taran, "Please, please? I have
Kirsch's POV"So you are telling me, he's actually part of the Treaty now?!" I turned to Powell with disbelief. The first thing I saw after I went into the meeting room, I couldn't believe --It was Stone, sitting in the second chair to the chairman of the Treaty.And something was different about him -- something besides the fact that he got a whole new arm.Turning his ring in a leisurely way, Stone smirked without looking at me: "I never knew the Treaty treats Alphas so poorly.""Stone Hayes is our new thirteenth Alpha," Powell turned to me with a sullen look, "pay some due respect, Kirsch."I frowned at Powell: "Well, you have changed! What got into you?"Not that I expected Powell to support me for our history's sake, but he had always been disapproval of Stone before this -- well, before the Treaty suddenly turned on Taran.[Don't push them too far,] Taran's voice suddenly rose in my head -- Rudy mindlinked him when we saw Stone there in the room, [I'm afraid Powell is no longer
Kirsch's POVI wanted to stay on the sofa -- actually, I wanted to die on the sofa. There was nothing that could ever lure me more than sex with both of my mates.Taran pulled out first.He handed the drunk, melted kitten over to me with a soft voice: "Take her to bed, will you? I'll go fetch some clean towels."Willa let out a protesting whimper when Taran was no longer inside her, but there was zero energy left in her to do anything more than that.I pulled her close, supporting her body with my hands under her thighs as I walked over to the bed."Owww..." Willa moaned faintly with a mild smile, liking the little tingles my cock spread inside her with the movement."Greedy little kitten," I mumbled with a chuckle, leaving kisses on her lips and chin and neck after I put her onto the bed before I pulled out slowly.She dragged me on my shoulder and pulled me into bed with her before she snuggled into my arms and closed her eyes with a naughty smile."I REALLY have to attend the meeti
Kirsch's POV I didn't even know when Taran stopped, just so he wouldn't distract her, but I surely felt it when he started again-- Without even giving her time to answer Rudy, Taran rammed into her, making her gasp in the sudden pleasure, and she took our lips into a firey kiss as she moved over our tip. Rudy let go of her hand and gave me control. [What was that--] I started, struggling between the waves of tingles spreading over my body. [You have a more urgent problem at hand,] Rudy nudged me with a grin, [make her happy or I will!] I believe I stopped paying attention to him halfway through his nagging. Taran let go of Willa, leaving her firm breasts pressed against me, and I felt like they were two balls of fire, burning my skin in the most amazing way. He had one leg knelt on the sofa and bent down with her, helping her sit down on me and getting my cock all the way into her to the deepest. The huge pleasure took away my breath. Willa let out a little whimper with her le
Kirsch It was like my heart inflated before exploded when that word rolled off Willa's tongue, and my head was totally blank during that fierce kiss. I almost wish I could die at that moment so the kiss would never end. I felt bad stealing Willa from Taran, but I couldn't help accepting Willa's teasing when she showed interest in me. She was like a poison with the most delicious flavor, and knowing it would kill me I devoured her still every time I got the chance. But until now, it was only teasing-- She would jump on me and lick my collarbone, sending tingles that make me tremble, but never had her lips land on mine; she would press herself against me and giggle, but mostly it was only when she wanted stuff FROM me, unlike now when her eyes were sinking into mine with pure desire as if all she wanted was me. And that was the poison I could never escape. "Mate!" I responded when my lips finally found a gasp of freedom before I took her into my chest and kneaded as if we could beco
Taran's POVI cut off the mindlink with Kirsch, and instantly--[We can wake Willa up,] Cerberus huffed in a hurtful tone. He noticed not a moment later than I did.He was in pain. It physically hurt us to know that our mates are suffering, and Cerberus knew the pain of being kept in deep sleep more than anyone --Well, anyone but Nox.[She can put Willa into deep sleep once, she can do it again,] I suppressed the bitter sting in my chest to comfort my wolf, [we have to solve this properly without hurt to either of them. They are one, Cerberus.][She needs the other mate mark,] Cerberus kept his calm, it was so much easier to talk to him right now, [but I doubt she would mark anyone if she couldn't even mark Kirsch.][She couldn't mark Kirsch because her human part was in deep sleep,] I watched Cerberus carefully -- I know the jealousy I have been feeling was half from him, [Nox loves Kirsch. She can't fight the mate pull.][So
Taran's POV "Powell, good to see you again," I reached out my hand to Powell when Willa and Kirsch both turned their heads away when they saw Powell greeting us at the gate of the Treaty. "The same!" Powell grabbed my hand gratefully, and instantly let go when Willa shot him a death stare, "I'm so glad to have you with us, Alpha Taran!" "He's not the Alpha," Willa suddenly interrupted in a cold tone, "Kirsch Murphy is our current Alpha, and we are hoping you can at least pay your due respect to little details like these." Kirsch stared at Willa in shock with his jaw on the ground before he turned to me with confusion in his eyes. Though both of them are my mates, I do taste jealousy every time Willa appears close to Kirsch, and that was when I noticed -- Willa HAD been closer to Kirsch, and it actually started since the day when she failed to mark him. I was worried that day would ruin the little closeness they had before. "I'm terribly sorry! Miss..." Powell hesitated, and oddl