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 Conner and I stared at each other and couldn’t believe what his mother said. There was no way we were brother and sister. How is that even possible. Conner tried to get answers from his mother, but she insisted on him coming home first with me before she told him anything more. He eventually hung up on her not wanting to listen to her lies any longer. None of it made any sense. My father would have had to have slept with Conner’s mother over a year before my parents got pregnant with me. Was it possible yes but did I believe it no. Then there was also the fact that Hunter said Conner was of Alpha blood and I don’t believe my father was because Reese’s family was the Alpha’s of the pack. Even though neither of us believed the lies from her mouth it still felt like there was an oddness we now felt about touching each other and it was going to drive me mad until we were able to prove she was lying. As we headed downstairs to the meeting, we walked a foot apart not hold
Reese’s POV Something was off today with Rayne and Conner. When he asked to go with Caleb to their pack I started freaking out thinking Rayne was going to go with him but later overheard Rayne talking to Ella about how long they were going to be gone for and I realized Rayne was staying here with me. Relief swept over me and with Conner gone for a while I would have a chance to work on us. After Rayne had returned with Conner my mind went to a dark place and when Rayne went into heat it slowly brought me out of that dark place. The need to protect and comfort her during her heat consumed me and that’s when I knew that there was no way I was ever going to live without this girl. I just had to convince myself that I could deal with Conner being in the picture to. As I worked on pack business late into the evening there was a knock on my door and I told the person to come in. I was shocked to see it was Conner. He looked like something was deeply troubling him as he came in and took
Rayne’s POV It took everything I had this morning to walk away from Reese with his confession of wanting to be inside of me but I wanted him to really want me as in marking me to be his. My wolf inside of me was begging me to give ourselves to him and I wanted to but I want him to be committed like he said the next time we are together he would mark me. Conner never came to the room last night nor did he say goodbye before he left and I sat here trying to concentrate on what Ella was teaching me but I found myself playing with the ring that Conner promised me forever with. The ring weighed heavy on my finger today as I felt like the promise he made with it was now void. There was no doubt in my mind that his mother was lying but once again Conner let her win as he ran away from his feeling for me for the second time. “Rayne did you get that?” Ella asks and I have no clue what I was supposed to get because I am lost in a sea of emotions. “I’m sorry Ella. I’m not feeling so well tod
Reese’s POV As I waited in the greenhouse for Rayne, shadowed by the darkness so I could see her facial reaction with the addition of my touch to tonight’s date. As I thought about the past two weeks, there was no denying that I couldn’t let her go. I needed Rayne in my life like I needed air to breathe. Rayne‘s scent alone was intoxicating and drives my wolf and I crazy to the point I can’t take it any longer not marking her as ours. Her smile, the way she looks at me and her touch I can’t stand not having. Whatever the deal is with Conner I was going to have to deal with it because I have finally accepted that I will do whatever it takes to be with Rayne. Today as Hunter and I talked about more strategies he noticed something was weighing on my mind and he asked. Knowing he is in a similar situation I felt at ease to speak to him about it. As we talked there was so many similarities between himself and me and I was glad to have Hunter here to confide in and my heart felt more a
Rayne’s POV Closing my eyes I took in the confession Reese just made to me. He loved me and was asking me for forever. The commitment he was ready to make with me wasn’t just a ring that could be taken off at any time or a promise that could be broken. It was a marking that I would bare the rest of my life telling the world that I was his. I inhaled deeply taking his mint scent in as I calmed myself before I opened my eyes back up. Like I said I was done playing games and I wanted Reese and now that Reese confessed his love to me there was nothing holding me back from showing him the love I had for him. It was my turn to confess to him. “I dreamt of you for years and now I know why. We were always meant to be together. I might not have known it then, but I know it now, my heart was always yours. When I broke the spell to the ring I felt a strong need to come back to you instantly but when I got here and saw your reaction my heart broke into a million pieces. I didn’t ask to be a
Rayne’s POV As Reese holds me in his arms from the aftermath of our mating, he runs his fingertips down my bare arm and tiny sparks awaken my skin to his touch. My body now feels so foreign and it is as if I had been reborn the moment I fully gave myself to Reese. The bond is now fully humming between the two of us and I feel an undeniable constant pull to Reese as if there is an unseen rope tethered to each of us drawing us in to one another. Never could I have imagined that the bond could be this strong and I wondered if this was what Reese was feeling the whole time, we were near one another, and how he was able to control not marking me before he did. Pushing up from Reese’s chest I look into his eyes and I see a totally different Reese. He was no longer having to fight his wolf off because I was his and he looked so relaxed and content, as a smile creeped onto his face. “How are you feeling?” He asks me. “Like I was reborn. Everything is so intense. Why didn’t you tell me th
Reese’s POV The feeling of being complete washed over me when I marked Rayne as mine and I never felt so satisfied as I do now. Last night will be by far the most incredible night of my life as the bond between Rayne and I finally was established and working as a normal wolf to wolf bond. I found myself even more drawn to her as the bond felt even more intense with her emotions and feelings that were now intertwined with the thread that connected us. We spent the whole night alone in the greenhouse after we got back from our run and made love repeatedly throughout the night and even though I am exhausted and need sleep I can’t close my eyes as she sleeps in my arms as morning has showed itself. Unfortunately, I have a meeting this morning with Hunter and three warlocks he is bringing here to seek advice on our little witch matter in Canyon Ridge and I know I must attend because it is detrimental for Rayne’s safety that we take down the Red Moon Witches. Rayne begins to stir in
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