Rayne’s POV Looking in the mirror at the work that Ella had done on me I didn’t recognize the temptress looking back at me as I wore the very revealing lingerie. If this didn’t convince Reese I honestly don’t know what would. My heart felt heavy as I waited patiently on the bed for my mates to come to me. I knew Conner would be the easier one to convince but I worried that Reese wouldn’t want this. I honestly don’t know if my wolf would survive losing her mate. It took every ounce of my strength to fight the urge to go to him in that meeting room but I had to stay close to Conner to ensure his safety. The bedroom door finally opened and I looked up and only saw Reese standing in the doorway. He stilled when his eyes landed on me and I could see the desire in his eyes as he swallowed hard. He quickly shut the door behind him and I began to worry why Conner wasn’t with him. Reese slowly walked towards the king-sized bed, his eyes taking in every inch of my body as I got up on all fo
Reese’s POV What the hell was I doing? Was I really going to let my mate leave to go to California? Quickly I rolled out of bed pulled my pants on and walked to the closed bathroom door and froze. I could hear the sound of Rayne crying behind the door. My wolf growled at me for making our mate cry and I felt anger towards myself for making her feel this way. I needed to tell her not to go and we would work something out. But then bedroom door opened, and Conner stood in the doorway, and he looked around the room and then his eyes landed on me. “Where is she?” he asked. I stepped away from the bathroom door and squared up to him. He was a big man for a warlock which didn’t make sense to me. Most warlocks I knew were tall but on the skinner side but not Conner. He reminded me of an Alpha with his statue and his demeanor. He wasn’t afraid of me either which meant he was either stupid or he was sure of the powers he yielded. “Do you truly love her?” I asked him. “Yes.” He said wi
Conner’s POV To believe my mother had spelled a ring for me not to turn into a wolf was a hard pill for me to swallow. Our relationship was always rocky compared to hers and Emma’s but I always thought that was because Emma was her favorite. But now I am second guessing my observation of the situation and wondering if Reese was onto something. Maybe there was more behind the whole thing where they didn’t want Rayne and I together. Maybe they feared what would happen if two hybrids got together and they wouldn’t be able to control us with a simple spelled ring. As I sat in Reese’s bedroom with Rayne teaching her the spell I realized how amazing Rayne really was. She was able to quickly pick up on the spell and her Latin was extremely good. Her grandmother had secretly prepared her for this side of her. “Rayne what happens if I am a hybrid like you?” I ask her, wondering what happens next and will she still want to be with me. “Well, you will shift for the first time and I will
Rayne’s POV It felt amazing knowing I wasn’t the only hybrid alive. I didn’t want Conner to know but I was wishfully hoping he was like me so thing were less complicated. Conner would now be learning things right along with me, other than the witch side, he was already taught. To hear Conner was of Alpha’s blood was interesting because of Ella having two Alpha mates herself. My mind began to wonder who Conner’s real father was and if he could be related to one of these three Alphas standing before me. “Caleb, take Conner out for a run and let me know how he performs. I need to know how quick he catches on and what he is capable of.” Hunter tells Caleb and then turns to the rest of us, “The rest of you, follow me.” Back in the meeting room I sat in silence listening to Hunter and Reese talking about how they should inform the council of what the Red Moon Witches have been up to but Reese is hesitant about informing them saying that they may think that it’s not safe letting a hyb
Reese’s POV I woke the next morning with Rayne’s naked body in my arms and I took in her sweet scent of candy apples. Last night was to say the least a sex fest and Rayne’s body was pleased repeatedly by Conner and myself. I still wasn’t sold on the sharing of Rayne but when I saw Conner taking her in the shower, I wanted nothing more than to be deep inside her myself. It took every ounce of restraint I had not to mark her last night and make her mine. Conner on the other hand had no clue yet what it was to mark a mate and I was happy that instinct didn’t kick in yet for him. If Rayne was going to be marked I wanted to be the first to do it. Rayne began to stir and I pulled her in tighter to me and she rested her head in the crook of my neck. “Your scent is intoxicating.” Rayne says as she crawls on top of me and she begins to kiss me. Our tongues dance softly with each other as Rayne starts to rub herself against my cock and I moan as I can feel her wetness glide across it. “I w
Conner’s POV Tagging in and giving Reese a break from Rayne’s constant needs to be pleased I now laid in bed holding Rayne’s body in my arms. I never realized how small she was until I had her laying over my body now. My fingers went to a stray piece of hair that laid across her cheek moving it so I could have a better view of her perfect face while she slept. A lot has happened in the last forty-eight hours and I was still adjusting to my new side. Caleb was an amazing teacher when it came to showing me my wolf side and I was thankful for him and his mate and her other mate for being here to support all of us adjusting to this new experience. I was more than eager to help Hunter with the map this morning with the town limits because I wanted to help take down the Covent that did this to Rayne and me. I wondered if there was more of our kind in Canyon Ridge and if there were I wanted to free them from the Red Moon Covent. Rayne and I were living proof that both sides could surviv
Rayne’s POV Trying to stretch my arms as I awoke but found they were restricted by what felt like one of my mate’s arms. Inhaling I knew whose arms they were as the scent of mint awoke the wolf inside of me. My eyes slowly opened seeing Reese’s face only inches from mine as he was curled up around me. Reese looked like he was peacefully sleeping and I took the opportunity to really look at him closely and I realized how perfect he was. He was everything I ever could have asked for except he hadn’t marked me which means he still wasn’t committing to the three of us being together and my heart ached knowing he wasn’t mine. “I’m guessing since you haven’t jumped my bones yet that your heat is finally over.” Reese said without opening his eyes and I knew I was busted staring at him but then I realized what he was saying. The burning pain within me was gone. “How long was I in heat?” I asked him, looking around the room trying to find out what time of day it was. “Two weeks.” Reese
Rayne’s POV Reese was gone by the time I made it out of the bathroom and a change of clothes were left for me on the bed. Reese’s mood swings were starting to give me whiplash and I wondered what was going on in his head. My heat must have changed something in him and maybe it was a good thing I didn’t leave with Conner to go to California. Then my mind went to Conner who had just found out he was a Hybrid just like me before my heat started. I remembered him being the first to enter me when my heat started without hesitation and I can remember him being with me off and on during my heat. I wonder how he was doing with his wolf side since it’s been two weeks now and a part of me missed not seeing him since I woke from my heat. Quickly I got dressed and before I was ready to leave the room I heard a phone ding on the nightstand. Picking up the phone I see a ton of missed texts from Emma. Emma: “Where are you?” Emma: “Call me. I’m worried about you.” Emma: “Seriously Rayne, w
Rayne’s POV “Rayne we are going to be late.” Reese yells for me as I add the finishing touches to my makeup. One year has passed since Reese brought me to the packhouse and so much has happened in that one year. But what matters the most in that one year is the relationships that were built and that I finally feel like I belong somewhere. Reese now steps into our bathroom and stands behind me and I lean back into his arms. “Baby you look beautiful. I don’t know why you are in here fussing with your makeup.” Reese says to me as he leans to my neck and places a kiss where his mark lays on my flesh. “It’s not everyday that my husband takes me out.” I teased him. “Well maybe he should take you out more often if you are going to dress like this.” He says as he places his hand on the bare flesh of my belly and then adds, “You know your heat should be coming soon and I thought maybe we might want to try for pup number two.” His hand started to move south of my belly and I elbowed hi
Rayne’s POV The sun was shining and the air smelled like fresh cut grass as I walked out of the backdoor of the packhouse onto the deck. I took a deep breath staring down the path between the chairs at my mate who looked stunning in his tuxedo. Everyone was standing and facing my way as I took a step forward towards the man of my dreams. There was no groom and bride side at our wedding because everyone here had become one big family. The seating was intermixed with wolves, warlocks, witches, hybrids, hell hounds and demons. Some had found love during the preparation of war and others had found an alliance. As I looked at them all sitting together, I realized that Joshua did quite the opposite of what he had set out to accomplish. Instead of conquering and dividing, it united us as friends and in some cases mates. Walking down the path I smiled at each and every one of them knowing that they were gathered here today to witness the love that Reese and I share and I was so grateful
Rayne’s POV Sal brought the SUV to a halt in front of the packhouse as he raced to the back seat to get Sarah. He gently picked her up and carried her inside where Reese was heading for the door. One of his men must have told him that we were coming in fast and worry plagued his face. He looked at me first and realized it was Sarah not me hurt this time. “What happened?” Reese said following Sal carrying her to the basement. “She needs to feed.” Is all Sal said as he walked her down the steps to the basement. The man behind the bars stood and looked our way when he saw Sal carrying Sarah’s limp body. “What happened to her?” The man asked behind the bars. “She needs to feed. Please help her.” Sal begged him. “Bring her to me.” The man said and Reese opened the door and Sal walked Sarah’s body into the cell and laid her on the small cot. The man lowered himself to her and placed his hands on each side of her face and then pressed his lips to hers. Sarah’s hand began to mov
Rayne’s POV My heart ached for Ethan seeing him in so much pain as Emma held onto to life by a thread. This wasn’t the way this was to end. We were all to grow old together, raising our children as friends. There had to be something that we could do to save her. When we got back to the packhouse I headed for the small library in hopes of finding something in one of the books to point me in the right direction to find someone to help Emma. I pulled a few books that looked promising from the shelves and took them over to the table and began to scan through them. Book after book I tossed aside finding nothing useful in them. The door opened and Sarah walked in but stopped when she saw me. “I’m sorry. I didn’t think anyone was in here.” She said and went to turn away. “Please don’t go. I could use someone to help me.” I said to her, knowing that she was an adamant reader. Sarah shut the door and walked over to me and asked, “What are you looking for?” “Something or anything th
Conner’s POV My mother and the Red Moon Covent lifted the spell off Canyon Ridge and the Covent members that had left returned to their homes along with the hybrids. None of my pack had perished during yesterday’s battle because the wolves did all they could to just wound them and not kill them. Hunter’s pack doctor looked over the wounded and bandaged them up and were sent to their homes to rest. I was so happy that my pack was going to be able to coexist with the Red Moon Covent and that we were all going to be able to reside in the same town. No one was going to be taken from their families and that was my number one concern. After a long conversation with my brother and Hunter about my mate, Eve, they decided it would be best for now to take her back with them to Crescent Moon pack so they could get her the help she needs. We weren’t sure if Joshua had her under a spell or if she had just been brainwashed by him but the one thing I knew was she needed to get help after she t
Rayne’s POV “Rayne.” I heard someone calling my name with the most angelic voice I have ever heard. When I open my eyes, I see a beautiful woman dressed in all white with long white hair and bluest eyes, I have ever seen. I thought I had died and went to heaven and she was an angel. Slowly I sit up and I look around at my surroundings and it has to be the most majestic place I have ever seen. A beautiful pond sits in front of me with flowers blooming everywhere and little fairies dance around the pond going from flower to flower. I look back at the woman and say, “Is this heaven?” A soft giggle comes from the woman before she says, “No my child this isn’t heaven. This is my realm where I live.” “I’m sorry but who are you? And why am I here?” I ask her confused. “My child I am the Moon Goddess. I am the creator of the wolves.” She says and I remember Reese telling me about her and Ella saying that her powers come from the Moon Goddess. “I don’t understand why I am here. Did
Rayne’s POV Reese had a SUV brought to the door for us while Christopher called his men and gave them a heads up that we were on our way and to keep an eye out for Joshua because he had escaped. I then began to worry if Christopher would go to the hospital to find my mother there, but I heard him tell them to double up on her protection detail. Reese pulled me into his arms and held me close to him and I knew he wasn’t happy that I was going with Christopher. Sal then appeared by my side and I knew that Reese had spoken to him because he said, “Are we ready to go?” Reese then placed a kiss on my lips and said, “Come back to me.” And those words hit me hard because they were the same words he had said to me the first time I went to Canyon Ridge after finding out I was a wolf and he was my mate. “I always do.” I said to him placing one last kiss on his lips before I pulled from his embrace and walked to the SUV where Sal now waited for me with the back door open for me to get in.
Rayne’s POV Slowly I made my way back through the tunnel and to the locker room. I had never been so happy in my life to see light and to breathe air that didn’t smell of rotten egg. The door was still open to the hallway and I proceeded with caution not knowing what was still going on. I know Joshua’s men had retreated to the building and I didn’t know if Conner had taken control or if they had overpowered him. As I walked through the hallways back to the large room, I heard a door shut coming from down the hall to my right. I stopped and listened to see if I could hear anyone talking or moving around but I heard nothing and I debated if I should go and check on it or just let it go. But then I wondered if it could be Joshua. We weren’t certain that he had taken the tunnels and for all we knew he could still be in the building. Of course, I couldn’t just keep walking, I had to check it out because I wanted nothing more than to get my hands on Joshua. As I walked down the hall t
Christopher’s POV “She isn’t your Luna. She is the Luna of the Ridge Moon pack who is here to take your army down.” I told Joshua. Joshua looked back towards Rayne amazed by her abilities. She was exactly what he was expecting his army of hybrids to be, but she was the only one strong enough to use both sides of her abilities. Not even his Alpha standing next to him possessed the strength that Rayne had and I know he knew that too. “Conner claim what is yours.” Joshua told Conner and that’s when Conner moved from his side and moved towards Rayne. I knew Conner would never hurt Rayne and I knew she was trying to lure him from Joshua side so when she took off running, I knew exactly what she was doing, and I wanted it this way. I wanted Joshua all to myself and Rayne was giving me this moment I have been dreaming of since I was imprisoned by him. Joshua’s attention went back to me once the Rayne and Conner’s wolves disappeared from our site and he says, “You are six years too