Daniel had no idea if this evening would work but after his meeting with Eshe and Axl he knew he had to try. The collective secret shared by everyone except Daniel was becoming a dark cloud, hanging around like an unwelcome guest. It didn't take a rocket scientist to work out something was amiss but no one dared to speak about it or simply didn't want to. Then again Daniel had to admit he hasn't actually asked, at least not directly.
He had found out little about Eva but one of the things he had found out was she was a sucker for chicken nuggets and a bottle of beer. So, that's where Daniel would start silently hoping that bribery with food and alcohol would set their ship back on the right path.
He had only just sat down when the door to the packhouse bar opened. It wasn't as big as the one back on Daniel's territory but it was empty, the manager kindly agreeing to let Eva and Daniel have the place to themselves for the evening.
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Three days had passed since Daniel and Eva's date. Despite Daniel being prickly and standoffish at the best of times, Eva had to secretly admit she had enjoyed the evening. The fact Daniel went out of his way to learn something about Eva had impressed her and she was starting to think there was more to the Alpha than met the eye.However, since that evening they hadn't seen much of each other. Eva had opted to hide out in her room as her heat passed and Daniel had explained he was going to be busy for a few days. That meant only a few brief conversations and texts. Eva thought she would be relieved but instead she felt out of sorts, like she couldn't think straight without Daniel around.Even Kalla seemed miserable away from her mate and had hardly perked up when Eva decided a shift was in order. In control, Kalla had just whimpered and wandered the moors, her nose close to the ground as if searching for something but not knowing what it
It had been almost four days since their date and Daniel hadn't heard or seen Eva. She wasn't responding to texts or answering his calls. He feared she had run again but her scent lingered around her home as if she had just been there.Despite this, the world was still turning and the day when the two packs merged was drawing near. Eshe had made her final preparations to step down and leave. The council had been formed and now all that remained was announcing to the packs the changes. The problem was Daniel didn't want it to happen until Eshe had spoken to Eva personally but it had been a week already and that didn't seem to be happening.So while trying to get Eva to speak to him, Daniel had reluctantly agreed to move forward with plans to bring the two packs together.That in itself was a mammoth task. Room needed to be made for the Hellhound pack to attend and then there was announcing to other packs what was ha
It was tipping it down but Eva and Duncan were still sparring. Maria had skipped being a cheerleader this time and opted to stay inside where it was warm and dry. Eva was surprised Duncan had agreed to train given the weather but he had without hesitation.It had been five days since Eva had last seen or spoken to Daniel. She left her parents early every morning and came back late, keeping herself busy and ignoring his attempts to speak with her.Everyday she trained. She wanted to improve but also training gave her an outlet for her anger.She wasn't angry at Daniel. He hadn't done anything wrong. His only sin was getting messed up with Eva. He wasn't the bad guy but Eva had to admit it was all too easy to project everything she felt onto him and make him the enemy.But the truth was the anger Eva felt was for herself and for Noah. It was for the moon goddess and the drunken stranger who had
The first thing Eva noticed as she was pulled from the safe confines of sleep was the weight of something across her waist. It was a familiar feeling but one Eva hadn't experienced in over a year. It was the telltale sign of a body close to her own. It was a protective arm relaxed over her body, holding her close but not trapping her.Slowly Eva became aware of the warmth radiating from a body next to hers, the soft cotton sheets, the softness of the pillows under her head and the weight of the duvet over her body. The rain had stopped and the sun was fighting against the grey clouds racing across the sky. The buttery light of the morning sun pulsed softly between the shadows of the clouds, lighting up the room every few seconds.The events of the previous day came back to Eva in a great wave. Eshe and her father had told Eva Eshe was stepping down as the Alpha and had made the decision to pass the mantle to Daniel. Silver Moon and the Hellhou
The announcement to the packs had gone smoothly, in fact it has gone really well. Despite being very different, the packs embraced each other like long lost friends. The news of Eshe's departure had been a little more difficult for Silver Moon to handle but they had accepted it. Overall, the day went well and once the union ceremony was completed and Eshe's emotional departure passed, the packs had celebrated as one pack. Daniel had finally been able to relax a little and enjoy the night. He had watched friends reunite, families meet and even a few people found their mates. Really it couldn't have gone any better. The mood had been light and joyous, chasing away the bite of the cold winter night. People drank, ate and danced under the canopy of lanterns and fairy lights. Seeing everyone accepting their new future with such positivity had lifted some of the concerns from Daniel's shoulders.
Daniel was silently grateful when his home finally came into view. Being away for long periods of time never bothered him but even he could appreciate the comforts of being home. He knew where everything was. He knew the people around him, where had the best bacon butties and all those great little places where he could get some time to himself. He knew where his tools were, where to find something as simple as a teaspoon or mug and best of all, his bed was the way he liked it.Settling in had been easy enough even if at first Eva had been reluctant to stay in Daniel's room. She had eventually agreed when Daniel had pointed out they had already shared a bed several times.Admittedly that was all they had done. Sure they had ki
Before he even made it down the stairs Daniel could hear commotion coming from the kitchen. Inside, one of the guards was doubled over, his hands around his face and blood seeping out onto the floor. Two more guards were hanging back with wary looks. Their unease was evident and Daniel knew that familiar feeling when it came to these moments. He had seen the scene plenty of times but he still felt the same unease. It was the same feeling one got when stumbling across a dangerous animal with no defences.Kade was pacing frantically, his hands fisted into his hair tugging viciously. Daniel could see the blood around his mouth, the bright red mess soaking the collar of Kade's t-shirt and running down the front. His knuckles were busted and bloody. Kade had been fighting and not just with the guard currently trying to set his broken nose."Everyone leave. I will deal with this." Daniel commanded, his eyes keeping Kade in sight.
"Is it true you kicked Daniel out of his bedroom last night?"Eva was in the middle of using yoga to help calm herself down when the familiar voice of Daniel's sister broke her train of thought.Looking up, Eva regarded the heavily pregnant woman. Leah had almost become a replacement for Maria except for the fact she was Daniel's sister and Eva felt she had to be careful with what she said. It wasn't that she thought Leah was spying on her when Daniel couldn't be there but family is family and they talk."I thought you might want this." Leah held out a large coffee from a coffee shop down the road. "Consider it a bribe."Eva smiled at that and pushed herself to feet. Taking the paper cup, she mumbled a thanks and took a sip, humming happily. Caffeine and cream… utter bliss."So, what did he do?" Leah prompted.Eva caught h
<<Five years later>>The soft sound of fussing roused Eva from her peaceful slumber, the tired she-wolf opening her hazel eyes to take in the setting of the master bedroom. Outside, an Indian Summer was in full swing with golden vanilla light pouring in playfully from the french doors across the room from the large bed Eva was currently sprawled in, her body aching dully on the soft white sheets.The fussing sound started again and Eva lifted her body carefully from the bed, auburn locks spilling over her shoulders and milk-heavy breasts. In her mind Kalla rose from the darkness to see through Eva’s eyes as she approached the cot, peering at the tiny bundle wrapped up in a soft blue onesie and blanket.“Hello you,” Eva cooed to the newborn as he kicked his covered legs, tiny button nose wrinkling. “Oh my little warrior, are you hungry? Hush now, mummy’s here.”She lifted the infant gently, cradling him as sh
They made love over and over until the sun finally came up painting the sky in buttery vanillas and neon oranges. They were exhausted and hurt all over but they couldn't stop smiling.They let Hades and Kalla out to race back home, letting their natural navigation system lead them to where they belonged. The two wolves enjoyed the freedom, chasing each other and rolling around as they played. Their paws thundered across the earth as they yipped like two juveniles until finally they made it close to the township. Their howls were replied to by a chorus of howls, the song filling the air as wolves of all ages came to greet Kalla and Hades, the sense of relief and joy washing through the pack like cleansing waters. News of the Alpha's return and their victory over the forces working against them spread quickly but there were still so many questions in need of answering. Kade was sitting on the steps of the pack house when Daniel and Eva approached after shifting back and pulling on some
‘This is it. This is how we are going to complete the mating processing.’ Eva thought bleakly, her eyes wide as she watched her mate let out a deafening howl, his eyes glowing like pools of melted gold. In that moment Daniel looked demonic, his hair pitch black and skin an unearthly paleness under the moonlight that poured in from broken windows and holes in the crumbling roof. The earth seemed to shudder in submission as the alpha roared and Eva thought her eardrums would burst from the sound. Then, Daniel moved at what felt like faster than the speed of light, lifting Eva off of her feet and speeding off into the darkness with his prize. A small scream escaped from Eva as Daniel burst out into the clear night air, sprinting across sprawling fields and under the thick canopy of the forest effortlessly. Eva had no idea what was happening
The sound of someone else surprised both Ethan and Eva before the metal pole Ethan had abandoned earlier smashed into Ethan's skull with a dull crack. The force threw the blonde male off of the female under him with a grunt, air suddenly rushed into Eva's burning lungs causing her to cough and roll on to her side in time to see Maria drop the pole with a metallic bang and a small dark brown wolf charge at Ethan, pouncing on him in a series of snarls and growls. The size of the beast made Eva think it was a juvenile and while there seemed to be no grace to its attack, the bared white teeth and pink gums and angry copper eyes showed spirit as the lithe wolf dodged any attempts Ethan made to strike it."Eva!" Maria crouched next to her friend, breaking Eva’s dazed attention on the fight scene in front of her. "Oh goddess are you hurt?"
The growl rumbled through the dilapidated building like thunder, the ground and walls seemingly vibrating with the intensity of it. Eva didn’t need to turn around to know who was responsible for the sound. They way the vibrations ran through her, scorching her blood told her that Daniel was awake. Her body reacted instantly; chills ran across her skin and the familiar ache in her core nearly took her breath away. Her heat had been forgotten whilst trying to take down Ethan but now it roared into life, her skin sizzling with electricity as the scent of her arousal flooded the space around her.Now she had two males to worry about.Another growl erupted from Daniel, nostrils flaring as he instinctively breathed in the heady scent of Eva’s heat. Male wolves were prone to losing their cool around unmated females i
The moment Ethan stepped towards Eva with the syringe with the milky substance in it, Eva let out a warning growl, her eyes flashing a predatory yellow as Kalla pushed to try and take over. Eva knew Kalla was the stronger form but the wolfsbane still hadn’t cleared her system fully and there was no chance she'd be able to take on three full-strength males in either form. That didn’t stop Eva from kicking out when Ethan got close, the heel of her boot slamming into his knee with a sickening snap.Ethan howled in pain, his leg bent at an angle as he staggered back from the force, his eyes flashing at the female in rage, baring his teeth as he seemed to struggle to keep control of his wolf. Breathing in deeply, Ethan stilled, his eyes closing as he calmed himself down as if flipping a switch inside of him. After a moment, he pushed his leg back into place with another sickening crack before it healed at the wrong angle. The sound was enough to mak
The remnants of the tranquilizer and wolfsbane in Eva’s system made her limbs feel like jelly and her head spun with any sudden movement. Ethan didn’t seem to care though as he dragged the female onto her feet before pulling her after him with an iron grip on her bicep. Eva had no choice but to follow despite stumbling over her own feet and the uneven ground. Even with heightened senses, Eva struggled to make out where they were. She could tell they were no longer on pack land as she wasn’t able to connect with anyone via the mind-link but even then, the wolfsbane would make it difficult to create a link with anyone.Eva couldn’t help but wince when she was suddenly shoved through a door roughly and found herself in another room that looked like an abandoned garage lit by a couple of camping lanterns that cast long shadows across the walls and ground. She didn&rs
When Eva came to speak with Bethan about the night of the attack for a second time, Bethan knew time was running out. Her question about the Mad Alpha had sent Bethan down memory lane so dark and jaded even though she denied having heard the title before. She had been lying of course. While Michael had pretty much ignored Bethan to the point that she believed he didn't know she existed, Bethan had heard the old man's stories whenever he was drunk.He had earned his title in the same way Ethan intended to earn his; with misery, fear and murder.There was some irony in the situation. Ethan had hated Michael with a burning passion for as long as Bethan could remember. Ethan believed he was nothing like their father and everything he had stood for. He believed he was stronger and smarter and in many ways this was in fact true. But
“What the hell!” Eva yelped, instantly retaliating with a fist to the male’s nose.Ethan grunted as he doubled over, hands covering his nose as dark red rivulets of blood began seeping between his fingers and dripping onto the forest floor. Eva didn’t hang around to see the flash of black eyes as she ripped the needle from her arm and darted back towards the pack.She barely made it two steps before Ethan was on her, tackling Eva to the floor. She hissed from the impact of hitting the earth, struggling against the male while he tried to restrain her. Growling, she brought her knee up sharply between Ethan's legs, the wolf above her grunting in pain. It was enough of a distraction to allow Eva to push Ethan off of her and scramble to her feet.