Oh boy, here we go again. What do you think is Raya's mate Elliot or Dane?
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
Dane’s POVFor two days, Barrett has told Garret and I. Everything we need to know about this pack. We delved into its history. Apparently, any time Selene’s child is born, they are brought here. In some way or another they enter this pack and strengthen it with their presences. They then take their place as king or queen and the Alpha helps them rule, sort of like a Beta, but more. So I am not in any way related to the firstborn child of Selene. Slightly disappointing, because that would have been really cool, but still, I loved learning about the history.This is the most powerful pack around, which speaks to the volume of our enemy. If he can cause a powerful pack such as this to hide, he has to be pretty damn strong. Barrett then went on to tell me that I need to learn how to truly harness the power of the moon. What we do in t
Raya’s POV Elliot had stormed out of the room with Dru following closely behind. I could feel her desperation from the hall. She wanted Elliot to change his mind and choose her. Hell, I wanted that too. The two deserve each other, but the thought of how all this is affecting Hunter broke my heart. He didn’t deserve to be tormented like this. “Blake, you have to help me!” I urged him, letting all of my worry at once. “How? That liquid isn’t going to do you any good once he’s marked you.” Blake’s somber expression let me know he would be of no use to me right now. He had a defeatist attitude, and that’s not what I needed. I needed someone willing to stand, to fight, to help me the hell out. “Help me find a way out,” I pleaded, feeling like my fate was seale