*Jaxon's POV*I sat in my office, contemplating my next move with Piper. It had been a week since I revealed to her part of what Moon Stone had been doing. The day after she seemed to pull away from me again. It seemed like it was best to give her a little space as she tried to process it all. It couldn't be easy, finding out that the life you thought you knew all along wasn't the truth. That the ones you trusted turned out to be the ones you should've been careful of.She still had more things to learn. I only planned to give her one thing at a time to handle. There was too much information to take in. I worried giving her too much at once might become overwhelming. I wanted her to be able to actually process everything.I was pulled out of my thoughts as I could hear footsteps coming closer to my office door. I could pick up Nikko's scent but he wasn't alone. I gave the air another sniff to try to figure out who it was. It took me a moment but I finally recognized it as Jasper's. He
*Piper's POV*Even after a week it was still hard to process all the information Jaxon had given me. As much as I didn't want to believe it he gave me the proof. The things he showed me were real and Matteo was part of it. Part of me still wanted to hear Matteo confirm it himself.I wanted him to admit that he had lied to me. That the past year of our relationship he had been keeping one of the darkest secrets. He no longer had the right to tell me what was wrong or right. I may be giving into my mate bond but he's aware of Moon Stone taking children that didn't belong to them. Our quiet little pack clearly wasn't as innocent as they had seemed to be.I also wanted him to tell me why I was picked. What the hell was so special about me? I may have been one of the strongest females of Moon Stone but there had to be more to it. I could feel there was more. There's no way it was just for my strength.There was a knock on the door and then someone entered. It was the older woman who Jaxon
*Piper's POV*The door opened and Jaxon let himself inside. There was a look of concern as his hazel eyes fell onto me. "Are you okay?" He asked as he came closer.I couldn't help the desire that began to fill within me the closer he got. The more time I spent here the more I found myself wanting him. The mate bond kept me feeling like I needed him. It didn't help that I was upset with Matteo, but I didn't want him just because of that."Piper?" He called out as I had yet to respond. Instead all I could do was stare at him. "What's going on?"I shook my head to try to gain my focus back. "Um, I-I-." I stuttered out but couldn't actually seem to find any words."Matteo mind linked with you again, didn't he?" Jaxon guessed.I nodded. "Yeah. Well I reached out to him." I confessed.Jaxon's face grew more serious. I could tell he wasn't pleased that I had reached out on my own. I even felt slightly guilty for doing it. My head was such a goddamn mess right now. Nothing was making sense an
*Jaxon's POV*I could feel the frustration and anger rise as I strode my way to my office. I slammed open the door to the office. Nikko and four others were already waiting for me inside. The irritation was clear on my face as I headed for my desk and turned to face them."What the fuck is so fucking important right now?" I asked in a low growl.I could see a few of them shift uncomfortably as I didn't hide my displeasure. Nikko was the first one to speak up. "We found something else.""Yes, you made that quite clear. What is it?!" My voice began to rise."Jaxon, calm down." Nikko responded. "Why are you so worked up right now?"My eyes met the four others in the room. "Get the hell out of my office and wait by the door until I call you back in." I ordered."Yes, Alpha Jaxon." One of them spoke and practically ran out of the office with the others behind him.My nostrils flared as my breathing was more rapid. I was worked up and I was aware of it. My eyes watched as the door shut behi
*Piper's POV*I took a shower and cleaned up after Jaxon had left. Once I finished I tried to find something to keep myself busy. I was beginning to grow tired of this damn room. It was the only thing I had seen since I arrived. I was bored and I wanted a little more excitement.I could feel Matteo trying to link with me again. I let out a sigh in my mind. He kept trying to get into my mind after I finished up with Jaxon. I was blocking him out though. I could tell it was frustrating him. I didn't care though, he was the last person I wanted to talk to.If I let him in I knew exactly what he would say. He would be pissed that I went all the way with Jaxon. That the bond with my fated mate had taken over and won. He would probably call me names and degrade me again. I didn't feel like dealing with it right now, especially from him. He had been proven to not be the saint he thought he was.Was it wrong of me to let Jaxon have his way with me? Probably, but I didn't care. He was making m
*Piper's POV*We finished the last lap around the perimeter and slowed down into a jog until we reached our clothing. We made our shifts back into our human forms and redressed. I had finished up as Jaxon began to approach me. I couldn't help but stare as he finished pulling his shirt over his perfectly defined abs.He let out a low chuckle which brought me back to reality. "How do you feel now?""Better." I answered.The trapped feeling I had was gone. I felt more relaxed and just better in general. That run had been much needed. After being in the same room for two weeks I was tired of it. Now that I knew the door wasn't locked I sure as hell won't be allowing myself to feel like a trapped prisoner again."Good." He held out his hand. "Let's go eat. Everyone else is already inside.""Okay." I nodded as I placed my hand in his.I realized I was beginning to be more comfortable around Jaxon. That I wanted to be around him. There were only two possibilities that I could think of for th
*Jaxon's POV*"Are you ready for breakfast?" I asked Piper as I finished pulling on my dark grey shirt.Dinner had gone over so well a few nights ago with the pack I figured it would be beneficial for her to join us for the rest of the meals. Piper seemed to be getting more and more comfortable being around them all. She talked to a few members here and there but still spent time observing everyone."Yes." She finally responded as she exited the bathroom.She looked beautiful. She let her long dark brown hair flow down her back in it's natural waves. She had put on a pair of light colored jeans and a black shirt. She didn't cake on a bunch of makeup either. Piper seemed to be the type to keep it simple, but even simple was gorgeous on her."Then let's get going blue eyes." I held my hand out for her to grab.She took my hand and I led us out of the room. Her touch sent jolts of excitement throughout me. No other female had ever made me feel this way. It didn't even have to be sexual f
*Piper's POV*I followed behind the girl Jaxon had sent me away with. She seemed like an interesting person. Especially with her dark blue hair. She also wore a black pair of jeans with holes in the legs and a black shirt to match. She had some dark eyeshadow and lipstick to go with her clothing."So your name's Nadine?" I asked to make conversation."Yup." She answered with a smile. "Just call me Dee though please.""Why Dee?" I raised a brow out of curiosity."Because, Nadine is my grandmother's name. Makes me feel old to be honest." She politely explained. "So I'd rather be called Dee."I nodded. "Okay, Dee it is then."She led the way down the hall of the pack house and outside. I looked around as she continued walking. We exited through the front entrance and I noticed all of the pack members going about their business. Some were talking to others and some were doing the duties they had been assigned by Jaxon.I followed Dee down the steps and caught up so we were side by side. "
I was startled by the frantic pounding on my bedroom door. I stood up from my chair and made my way over to it. I already knew it was probably my best friend Alli. There really wasn't anyone else it could be.I open the door and I can see right away she's been crying by the mascara that streams down her face. This had to mean we had lost another one."Did she get Micheal?" My voice shook as I asked her.She nodded her head in response.I grab her arm and lead her into my bedroom. I shut the door behind us as we needed to have our privacy for this. Not that anyone would believe us if they had heard our conversation."Talk to me." I spoke as I guided her to sit down on my bed.She was breathing frantically and I could see she was trying to calm herself down. Her blue eyes looked into mine filled with nothing but fear. A feeling that I had come to know too well these last few days."Kira." She spoke my name quietly in a voice filled with emotion."Tell me what happened Alli." I attempted
"The usual?" Elijah asks as he stands in front of me on the other side of the bar. He was tall with short dark hair and some stubble on his face."You know me so well." I shot him a devious smirk as I moved some of my chocolate brown hair over my shoulder."Well I sure would hope I do by now Violet." He responds as he pours my favorite drink into a glass for me. He then proceeds to hand it over to me while looking me up and down, noticing the revealing black dress I was wearing. "Did you come down here for business or pleasure tonight?"I took a sip from the glass and set it on the counter. "I haven't decided yet. But you'll know within the next hour or so I'm sure." I gave him another smirk."That doesn't sound very promising." He cocked an eyebrow. "Do you ever take a night off Vee?""Only when I feel like it, but I enjoy it so much I'd almost consider it more of a hobby than actually working." I answered. "Besides, the more I put in the happier our boss is and that makes life a lit
What started out as a fun night ended up becoming something I wasn't prepared for. Alison, my closest friend, decided it was time to get me out of my apartment. My boyfriend had broken up with me two weeks ago and I had refused to leave my home ever since. We had been together for years but he decided that someone else had caught his attention.It was hard on me. He had helped me get through so much and then in the end, he left. Just like everyone else had seemed to. I was just barely feeling okay again. It was a struggle but I was making it through the best I could.I straightened my strawberry blonde hair. I then put on some makeup so I felt at least somewhat decent. I put on a black spaghetti strapped dress and then looked myself over in the mirror. I looked good, the first time I had any confidence since the break up."Maci are you ready?" Alison called out as she entered the apartment. She had a spare key so she could come and go as she pleased."Yeah." I answered as I exited my
"I have to get going." Ellie spoke as she stood up from the couch. Her long light brown hair hung down to her waist and she looked back at me with her brown eyes. "Sorry, Liv. It's just that time of night.""You leave at seven in the evening on the dot every night." I groaned at my best friend. "You know you've always been a killjoy. We've just graduated and we're supposed to be living our best lives. But here you are needing to be home so early.""I know." She chuckled to help lighten the mood. "I'll see you tomorrow?"I let out a small sigh. "Yes.""Awesome." Ellie smiled right before leaving the room.It was the strangest thing. She could not stay anywhere later than seven. No matter where we were she would leave. It could be something like a football game or even just a store trip. She had been my best friend for ten years and we never once had a sleepover. We never had a girls night. There was never enough time.I got up from the couch and headed into the bathroom. I put my red h
"Fiona!" His dark voice echoed as he called out my name. "You can't hide forever, you have no where to go."+He was right. We were on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. What was supposed to be an all adult getaway had became a nightmare. Everyone else was dead. I was the only passenger left because I had caught on that something wasn't right with Jackson.He was attractive and charming, but a little too charming. The moment he introduced himself to my group of friends everyone loved him. They let their guards down. That's where they went wrong.I could feel my heart practically stop as his eyes met mine. I had been moving from place to place to stay hidden. But I made the mistake of hiding under the bed."Got ya." A devious smile crossed his lips and he proceeded to yank me out of hiding."Let me go you asshole!" I shouted as I tried to hit his hands away."Why shout? No one alive can hear you." He responded.Jackson's eyes were a dark grey. His hair was black, fitting as it se
*Piper's POV*Jaxon and I followed behind Dee as she led the way to the library. I could feel knots twisting in my stomach. Whatever this is, I could sense it was a big deal.Jaxon tightened his grip on my hand. We glanced at each other and then back to Dee. I could tell even he knew this wasn't going to be something small. Which meant, we were both now on edge.We entered the library and Dee locked the doors behind us. Clearly whatever this is, it needed to be secret as well."So this is where you've been?" I noticed after the ceremony she disappeared, but I thought I may have just lost her in the crowd."Well, I've been working on this for a while." She responded. "The moment I had it opened I couldn't hold myself back from finding out about this true luna thing.""Well, let's get on with it." Jaxon seemed a little impatient.I can't say I blame him, I'm impatient myself. We've been waiting so long for some answers. We were just seconds away from getting them but even that felt like
*Jaxon's POV*"Are you ready?" I glanced at Piper for a moment.We got back an hour ago. The pack woke up and everyone was gathered and waiting to hear how it all had gone."Yes." Piper confidently nodded.That's one thing I love about her. She doesn't let her nerves get the better of her. Even if she feels them she pushes them aside and takes on her duties as a leader. Piper is one of the strongest female wolves I've ever met.I've been very fortunate to be fated to her.I never expected to meet my mate, ever to be honest. I figured after having been exiled from Moon Stone that the odds of finding one were slim. The night we went to take them down it hit me like a ton of bricks.My priorities changed that night, I just wanted to get her home. It was easy because Bradley didn't want to fight. He wasn't prepared to take on my pack and me. So of course he sacrificed Piper because he didn't count on the fact we would fall for each other.But we did.And here we are, still together and ev
*Piper's POV*After some convincing both of the packs agreed to merging. I could sense they were all unsure but they did seem to realize it was for the best. They did have a little bit of compromising though.Moon Stone still didn't want to up and leave their homes. So the decision was made that they would get to stay where they are since Night Blood isn't too far away. They still would answer to Parker but they would have someone else watching over them, Elliot.Elliot was going to be under Parker's orders but he was leading Moon Stone. I felt like it was a good thing for them. Elliot had always had a good set of morals from what I remember when I was a part of the pack and I had my faith he would do amazing things for Moon Stone.Parker would make Elliot report to him daily and he'd have his check in's with the pack as well. If anyone seemed to be trying to go back to the old ways of Moon Stone's leaders then Parker would alert Jaxon and I immediately. That way we could be included
*Piper's POV*Matteo and I circled each other, baring our teeth as we waited for the other to make the first move. As we did the alpha of the rogues emerged which caused Jaxon to shift. More wolves joined us as the pack of rogues stood behind their leader.There were a lot of them. How they had managed to accumulate so many is beyond me. There's no way all of them were exiled, some of them had to have chosen to be a part of this madness.My eyes looked into Matteo's gray orbs. I was trying to read him, to see maybe where exactly his head was at. Unfortunately, he was blocking me out.Never in a million years did I think he would be the one I had to take out. It was only months ago he was my everything. Now, I felt like there was only one way this ends and I refused to be the one on the losing side.The tension between all of us continued growing and growing. Finally, Matteo had enough. He charged me which caused the rest of the wolves to begin fighting.I dodged him, which made him hi