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Raya’s POV I stepped out of Blake’s closet, feeling it safe to do so now. Blake’s eyes met mine in surprise, probably at my personal news Elliot decided to share. He let out the heaviest of breaths, making it seem as if his life just got a whole lot more complicated. Needing answers, I decided it best to just ask my questions before I was sent away. "What was Elliot talking about? What happens if a werewolf takes his mate's virginity?" It didn't go unnoticed the way Blake looked at me, as if I were the biggest problem. "Look, the mate bond is everything to them. It consumes them entirely for those first few days until the mating process is done. After that, they are still just as important, but they are able to still be their own person. They can spend time apart from each other without going mad. Granted, it can't be more than half a day before it starts to affect them," Blake started explaining, and I nodded my head, following along so far. "But when the female mate is still a v
Raya’s POV “What the hell is going on here?” Drusilla asked as her eyes narrowed on our clasped hands. We quickly let go of one another and I scrambled to come up with a lie. I couldn’t very well tell her that I felt bad about Autumn, seeing as I shouldn’t know about her. “I was telling Blake that I already have a Gamma, and he wouldn’t believe me. So I thought maybe he could feel it if I grabbed his hand.” Blake’s eyes widened, surprised to hear about me having a Gamma, but it was honestly the first thing that popped into my head. “Are you an idiot?” Drusilla asked me, sneering at me as she marched towards us. “You can’t have a Gamma, you’re a human. And if for some reason you really are Elliot’s second chance mate, then I would be your Gamma. Though, I highly doubt the goddess would torment me with such a weak Luna. Then again, she’s turned her back on us all, so why not throw another wrench in my life?” Drusilla’s rage was like the rapids, starting slow, and building crazily as
Dane’s POV “I see you’ve returned with company,” Cruz greeted us outside the pack doors. I had already linked him that I was on the way back, but I hadn’t exactly been forthcoming about Bennett coming with me. “I have, this is Bennett,” I introduced him, waiting for Bennett to come up with whatever lie he was going to say. “Hello, Alpha Cruz. Thank you so much for taking care of Dane all these years. I have been looking for him for so long. I’m his uncle.” His lie caught me so off guard I’m surprised I was able to keep my emotions in check. Internally, my jaw had dropped to the floor. He and I looked nothing alike, not a sliver, not even our scents were similar. Of all the lies he could have told, this is what he came up with? “His uncle?” Cruz looked at me as he asked, trying to get a read on me, but I kept a good poker face on. He was pulling at my emotions through our bond, but I made sure not to let them out. Of course, this only caused his suspicions to rise. “That’s what
Raya’s POV “Now what? Are you going to keep me locked away forever? Even after you reject me or find out I am not truly your mate?” I asked him, trying to anger him enough to leave. Probably a stupid plan, but it’s all I have for now. “So what if I do? Maybe I’ll keep you up here and fuck you whenever I want. Your body calls to mine. You felt it last night, just as I did.” He leaned forward with a playful smirk, closing the distance between us. I backed away on the bed, trying to make sure he couldn’t reach my lips with ease. “No, you can’t take that from me. I won’t be some sex slave kept in a tower. I’d sooner throw myself out of the window!” I snapped, because in all honesty I really would. I would never allow myself to be degraded in that way…never. “Take that back,” he growled, standing straight now. “No! I meant every word.” I sat up, staring him down as best I could. “Take. It. Back.” he enunciated each word carefully with real power behind each syllable. “I. Will. No
Dane’s POV After futile attempts to get Garret to see eye to eye with me, we left Amaya’s room. Mai stayed, deciding to give healing Garret with the power of the sun a try. I wanted to stay and watch, intrigued by the Sunfire Packs abilities, but Bennett urged me to leave. We were on a short timer and had already wasted a lot of it. He swiftly helped me pack my belongings with Cruz not asking questions about my pack or where it was. He understood that I could not answer anything he would ask.. Suddenly a howl erupted from the direction of Amaya’s room, and I knew something terrible must have happened to Garret. Bennett beat me to the room, not caring about status' enough to stay behind me. His fatherly instincts were taking over, causing him to burst into the room. Garret was curled into a ball, whimpering, surrounded by Amaya and Mai. “What is it? What happened?” Bennett asked, sounding absolutely panicked. “I don’t know. I was healing him, and then he just howled and started wh
Raya’s POV I crashed into a hard chest, but I was still so stunned from the scene before me to turn and look at who I had just hit. Drusilla was bent over a massive dark wooden desk, her breast firmly pressed against its surface. Elliot was holding onto her braid tight as he pounded into her hard. It seemed violent and intense, and yet Drusilla seemed to be enjoying it through her medolic moans and screams. I knew I needed to leave, needed to look away before I was caught, but it was like a train wreck I couldn't pry my eyes away from. Whoever I bumped into must have gotten mad at my lack of attention, or apology, as they wrapped their arm around my waist from behind. To prevent me from making a sound, their other hand clasped over my mouth as they pulled me away from the scene that would forever be burned into my mind. I didn't struggle as I needed them to take me away, seeing as I had no self control. When we were far enough away, he put me down and turned me, letting me see the m
Dane's POV We raced back to the pack lands with Garret in tow. He had told his mother farewell and whimpered most of the way here. I forget how close he is to his her. She is his hero after all. When we got near the cliff, Bennett shifted back for a moment, grabbing hold of the crystal he was wearing around his neck. He held it out, turning slowly, but nothing happened. Once he placed it around his neck again, he shifted back and jumped in. I took it as a sign to follow, nudging Garret to do the same. It made me happy to know that Garret trusted me so much he didn't waste a second in jumping off what seemed like a steep cliff. His head moved slowly as he took in the scenery. Hell, even I was still looking around in wonder. This place was not your average pack lands, and I knew there was a lot I needed to learn before I cou
Raya’s POV Two days have passed since Blake had given me that blue liquid, although I found myself not needing it, as Elliot kept his distance. Not once had he visited me in my room, not that I’m complaining. I still eat dinner with them in their little separate dining room. Learning to keep my mouth shut, I didn’t want to push Elliot’s buttons by mistake. Now most of my days are spent annoying Blake in his room as he got permission for me to come when needed. Which, to me, meant an open invitation to join him whenever I wanted. Hunter has been avoiding me since the day we spoke. It was odd, but after our encounter, I found that wolf names would suddenly pop into my head. I am not sure if these really are the name of their wolves as I can’t just ask the werewolves. My brain could just be spewing random names the way it has been for the people outside my