Oliver’s POVI wasn’t sure where I was running, so I shifted and let Drew out and let him lead us. He was pissed, so he needed to run this off. I knew Micah was right about everything, if she was our mate, she would be in danger and if Marks had her in his sights, there was a reason for it. I just hoped he didn’t know anything more than we did at least for now.For some reason we ended up near an apartment building, I wasn’t sure why we were here and Drew wasn’t answering me so I let him have his way, at least until we ran into Ryan.“Alpha why are you here?” he questioned.“Why are you?” I narrowed my eyes at him as he handed me some clothes.“I’m protecting the girl as you requested.” He said taking a step back. “Did something happen that you are here?”“No I let Drew come out for a run, and we ended up here. I am wondering if he knew she was here. He isn’t speaking to me right now, he’s upset we will not talk with the girl.” I said looking around. “So the girl is around here?”“Yes
Soma’s POVI decided to head to my bed, laying my head down, the room was still spinning but I was glad to make it to my bed. I didn’t want to face the detective, but I didn’t have any choice. I wasn’t hiding anything, but I wasn’t sure what he had on me. I was innocent in this whole thing, and I wasn’t sure if he was going to pin something on me and make it stick to bring down Oliver or get him to react. I didn’t even know who Oliver was really.Waking up the next morning, I had a major hangover, I knew I shouldn’t have drunk as much as I did. Crawling out of bed, I took myself to the shower. Once I finished I was feeling a little better. Getting myself ready for the day I was dreading, I kissed the mouse before I left for the day.Driving to the tea shop seemed short, there weren’t any cars in front of the store I was thankful for that. Opening the store like I normally did, I grabbed the money from the safe, and walked around the store. My nerves were shot, I was scared.I remember
Soma’s POVI wasn't even sure I wanted to keep the store open. This made my heart hurt and I was angry too. I wanted to do something, Detective Marks didn’t have a right to do this to my store. I wasn't even sure what he was looking for, and now he took the one thing that made me happy away.Tossing the rest of the ruined product into the dumpster behind the store, I cried hard. I don’t know how long I stood by the smelly trash but when I was done crying all I thought about was going home. Not to my apartment, but back home. I needed my mom more than anything, I needed to hear her encouraging words.Walking back into my shop, I decided it was best to post a note that I would be closed until my new merchandise came in, whenever that might be. I sighed tomorrow was supposed to be a good day, but now I’ll be home sulking and trying to figure out my next move.Before leaving the store my cellphone rang. Looking down my heart dropped, it was Nick. I hadn't heard from him in a while, he mus
Oliver’s POV“Alpha looks like the police are doing something to the girl's store.” Ryan linked me.“What?” I snapped.I knew I needed to get to the coffee shop and see what he was talking about. I didn’t like how Marks was messing with her, and why he would mess with her business. I could see if she was some kind of mafia girl, but she was too innocent for that.“I’ll be there in ten minutes.” I linked. “Make sure they don’t take her away and if they do make sure you follow them. I don’t trust the detective.”“Yes, Alpha.”Grabbing my keys, I didn’t need much else, Micah was supposed to be leaving this afternoon for the summit, but I asked him to wait until I found out what was happening to Soma’s store, he understands and didn’t question. I knew I should go to the summit too but there was just too much going on now that Marks wanted to involve Soma.Getting to the coffee shop, there were six or so cars across the street, I could see Marks talking to Soma, she didn’t look too happy.
Soma’s POVI didn’t want to go to the store, but I felt like crap not opening the business. I still had some products and I still had bills to pay. Rolling my eyes I took a shower, did the things I needed around the house, and kissed Mouse before leaving. It was raining up, so I figured I wouldn't get many customers at least until it stopped.Opening the store, a stillness in the air. I turned the lights on and looked around. I’d forgotten the place was empty. I wasn't sure what to do, but I couldn’t disappoint my customers. If anyone came in and asked what happened, I don’t know what I would tell them. I was hoping these few days would go fast and Nick and I could figure out what we’re going to do.The chime of the door startled me, turning to face the customer my heart went into my throat.“Hello there Soma.” Detective Marks said with a sinister smile on his face. “I see we didn’t destroy your business,” he said taking steps towards me.“What do you want now?” I snapped, I wasn't af
Oliver's POVSeeing Soma’s face with a red mark, I knew Marks hit her. It took everything in my power not to go to the police station and beat the living hell out of him. Walking across the street, I glanced at her store she was on the phone with someone, I hoped it was her friend. I was worried she was going to go and get herself in more trouble raising an alarm on what Marks is up to. He had the police department backing him, there wasn't anything anyone would do to help her and that pissed me off most.“Where did you go?” Micah asked seeing I was pissed off.“Soma’s store, I saw Marks go in there and after he left I walked over to see if he did anything else,” I growled.“And did he?”“Looks like he smacked her, but she wouldn't tell me,” I said walking towards the office. “You have Matt’s number handy?”“Yeah why?” he said pulling out his phone.“I am going to see if he can help Soma get some stock in her store,” I said sitting down. “No questions, get in touch with him and tell h
Soma’s POVI was a little nervous, I wasn't sure I would find the tea I needed, but right now it didn’t matter. I needed supplies, and if I could find a local vendor and people like his tea then I figured it was a win-win situation.“Hello Soma, please have a seat,” Matt said pulling out a chair for me to sit down.“Thank you,” I said smiling as I sat down. My heart was racing, I figured he could probably hear it, even though it was impossible for a human ear.“So what kind of teas are you selling in your store?” Matt asked. “I was only able to come once, and you were busy so I couldn’t chat with you.” he smiled.“Honestly I am not picky, I know some customers like certain things, and if you don’t have them, I can find them overseas, my best friend has a tea shop as well.” I smiled trying not to sound like I didn’t want his business.“Good that means I have a chance to wow you with my product,” he said with a big smile. “So since you said you had a friend overseas I am assuming you ar
Oliver’s POVLeaving Soma sitting there made my heart race, I loved her and she didn’t even know it. I wish I wasn't scared and just tell her how I truly feel. Maybe she would feel the same, and we could start slowly and see if she wants to know my secrets, I wondered if she had secrets.“What’s Matt doing here?” Micah asked.“Doing me a favor,” I said looking at him. “She lost all her merchandise, I want Matt back on pack lands, and this is a way to help both of them,” I said grabbing a cookie and walking back to the office.“Good maybe you can get her to come too,” he said leaning against the wall. “That would be the best thing for everyone.”“In time Micah, we don’t need to rush into anything,” I said taking a deep breath. “Trust me I wish I could just take her and she wouldn't be in this situation, but again we don’t know anything about her.”“That’s where you come in, you ask her on a date and then you get to know her. Convince her to visit the pack and then lay everything on her
Soma’s POVFollowing Oliver to his office, I was a little nervous to speak to my father. Since I hadn’t heard his voice, it was going to be weird, but I knew we needed to speak. I was excited to invite him over to New York so he could see me become Luna. I wasn’t sure if he would have some kind of expectation about me being a Princess and if I would become Queen in the future. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to be but if it came down to it I would.“Hey, Nathaniel,” Oliver said into the phone. “I apologize for not calling sooner, with everything happening quickly I kind of lost track of time.” He said looking at her. “Soma would like to talk to you, she wants to tell you something important.” He said before handing the phone to me.“Hey, dad.”“It’s good to hear your voice, how are you feeling?” he asked.“I am better still a little weak, and I haven’t heard my wolf so I don’t know why she has still locked away,” I said with a sad tone.“Well, she will come when the time is right.” He as
Oliver’s POVWatching Soma take her store apart was painful for me too, I could see that she didn’t want to do this but she was forcing herself to do it. I wanted to stop her and tell her we should come back another day when she was ready, but I knew she was stubborn and wouldn’t let me pull her away from something she was already doing. The only thing I could do is support her and do what she needed me to do.Her spirits picked up when I told her I wanted to sell her tea at my shop. I knew it would give her something to do when she wanted to come back to the human world. I was glad Micah made friends with the owner because he did give us a break because of what happened to Soma. I knew things would be better for Soma once this was done.“I am going to start taking boxes over, I’ve called Micah to come and stay here and help with the rest of the stuff,” I spoke.“Okay, this is almost it.” She said putting the rest of the shelve she was working on in a box. “Can you see if there are an
Soma’s POVWatching Oliver freak out until I was done with my coffee and cookies was entertaining but now, I was faced with my store and my decision. I sighed getting Oliver’s attention, I knew he was going to ask me the same questions he did last night and I just had to be firm with my answers. As much as I didn’t want to give up my dream, it was the only way I knew how to let go of my past and the hurt that I faced.My adopted parents abandoned me because of this store, and that hurt almost as much as what Detective Marks had done to me. I knew they were different pains but they still hurt no matter what.“I think I am ready to go over there,” I said looking across the street.“Alright.” He said getting up. “Micah we’re going across the street, if you need something mind link me.”“Yeah, yeah.” He said waving his hand at us. He was still grossed out by the gum thing and probably annoyed because he was picking it by hand and it was fun watching his face. But we needed to get things d
Soma’s POVOpening my eyes to Oliver coming back into the room, I yawned and stretched and smiled when he sat down.“Where did you go?” I asked.“I had to talk to Micah about our plans for today.” He smiled. “You should go back to sleep; you’ve only been sleeping for a few hours.”“I know, but I want to get this over and done with and then we could come back here and I could relax a little by the lake.”“Sun bathing is always nice, just don’t do it naked.” He warned playfully.“I don’t do that!” I snapped at him; I knew he would love to watch me lay out naked but I was still shy about my body.Going to the tea store was going to be depressing, my whole dream was out the window and there wasn’t anything I could do about it. I didn’t want to shut down, but I knew it was for the best. I didn’t want Oliver stressing about me being over here alone, and honestly, I didn’t know if I could handle all the stress that came with running the store again. I knew Nick would want to come and help if
Oliver’s POVFinding out Soma woke up, part of me didn’t want to believe it because when I left her a little while ago, she didn’t seem like she wanted to wake up. I ran as fast as I could up the stairs, she was standing there with the two warriors I assigned to guard my door. My heart went into my throat, was I seeing a ghost? Was she really there? Am I going crazy? All those questions went through my head, but as soon as I touched her everything made sense, and she was awake! Remembering when she first woke up was a fresh reminder that the Moon Goddess was good and she was looking out for us, she loved me and I shouldn’t have doubted it.Watching her eat was funny, it’s like she forgot how to eat or she was overly hungry and wanting to eat as much as she could before someone took her plate away. I knew she was battling the demons inside her and there was nothing I couldn’t do about it. I was a little sad that she wanted to close her store, but I knew it was for the best. She needed
Soma’s POVI walked around the house and the yard, and I explored the shop. Oliver watched me curiously, I think he was hoping I would say something but I didn’t know what to say. He has done so much for me, I don’t even know where to begin.Finally turning to face him. “I think I want to close the tea shop, I don’t think it’s for me anymore.” I frowned. “I mean I loved my dream, but I feel like we have something bigger planned for us, and I am ready to take that step.”“Are you sure that is something you want to do?” he asked coming closer to me. “We can keep the store open, I can even send some help for you so you are not alone.”“No,” I said shaking my head. “If I don’t close the store I will regret it, and I want to be closer to home I know you want me here too.”“Well yeah of course I do, but I don’t want you to feel like you are a prisoner here because you don’t feel like you’ll be safe. We’re always going to make sure no one can hurt you, and this time I am not going to be hesi
Soma’s POVOliver and I chatted until dinner was done. I wasn't sure if I had to move, and I didn’t. Oliver made everyone move things around to be around me. I loved how he wanted me to be in charge of things, but I wasn't ready to be that person.“Did Nick ever go back to London?”“Present!” Nick exclaimed. “I heard that you finally woke up sleeping beauty,” he said kissing me on my head. “You have missed a lot maybe after dinner Oliver will allow me some time with you so we can catch up.”“Maybe not.” Oliver snapped. “She needs her rest, and so do I, she is coming with me after dinner. Tomorrow the two of you can talk and have your fun if she is strong enough,” he said looking at me. “As long as you’re okay with that.”“Of course I am.” I smiled.“So tomorrow.” Nick smiled. I knew he was hiding something, I hope it was something good. I didn’t want any bad news. Since I woke up today I have felt this calming feeling. It might be because the Moon Goddess said she would be around to e
Soma’s POVOpening my eyes, the Moon Goddess was right. I was able to see, and I wasn’t in the castle anymore. I felt better knowing Oliver managed to bring me to his packhouse. I didn’t know this room as I’d never seen it before but it smelled like Oliver did when I was around him. I wanted to go and find him, but the Moon Goddess told me to take it slow since I was in a coma for a while. My body did feel weak, but I knew that was just a small thing compared to what I would be feeling when I saw his eyes for the first time. I couldn’t wait to kiss him and feel his warmth all around me.I moved my legs to the side of the bed and slowly stood up, I felt sick to my stomach but I didn’t want to sit back down. I knew I needed to move around so I could get my energy back. I wasn't sure where Oliver would be, I hoped he would be close enough that someone would let him know I was awake. I hoped he wasn't overly stressed about me being unconscious, but I knew he loved me. I shouldn’t have dou
Soma’s POV“What are you thinking about Soma?” Seff asked, I found feel her wet nose on my leg.“I don’t know,” I admitted. I didn’t know what to think or what to feel. Why were we stuck in this place? Was it because they had to force Seff back because of how crazy she was, or was it because I needed the protection and this was the only way anyone knew how. “I am trying to figure out a way to get out of here. I felt that power again, it was for a while and then it got cold. I think it might be Oliver.”“It might be, I mean he is worried about you. I kind of could feel his wolf it’s very faint but I can feel something.” She said to sound more positive. “I don’t think we’re going to be here much longer, I feel the light coming for us. Maybe it’s the Moon Goddess coming to see us before she allows us to leave.”“She comes and sees people?” I asked.“Yeah, of course, especially those that are lost and scared. You see she wanted me to come to you when you were a baby because she knew the k