Keva-The first topic I brought up was issues with the current ranks. As expected, no one seemed happy when I announced that all pack members will lose their ranks and need to start over. When I announced everyone would have an equal opportunity to apply for a rank, the majority of the members settled. Only a few seemed upset, but when Carter and Daxton stepped forward to warn them not to act out, they settled down.Instead of allowing anyone to ask questions, I quickly moved onto the next topic, which was regarding the companies in the pack. No one interrupted me as I spoke, but a few faces in the crowd seemed displeased. After explaining that I don’t plan to shut down the businesses, their displeasure turned to intrigue.“With all of the businesses we possess, our biggest downfall is that we don’t have enough customers. Not only is the pack located off the beaten path, we don’t have any signs to bring in traffic. Instead of bringing in humans directly, I think we could start with on
Keva-Over the following few days, I have been visiting various packs around the area. The first day Daxton went with me, but he had other things to handle instead of following me around. Carter was keeping an eye on Ethan, as even if I was willing to stop focusing on him, we couldn’t ignore the fact he was still a possible threat.Now, I was on my way to the fourth pack on my list. The second and third pack hadn’t been welcoming. The moment I mentioned which pack I was from, they turned me away. The pack Daxton went with me on the first day, had been a pack we were familiar with, so they didn’t have any problems meeting with us.They didn’t need any help with anything currently, but they would let us know if there was anything they needed. They did, however, purchase a small plot of land that bordered their pack. I wished that dealing with the other packs I have visited alone, were as welcoming as the first.Checking my phone to double check I was at the correct location, I rolled do
Keva-“Okay, we will go.” Gregory said after he glanced at his pack members. “I think I have enough gas in the van to get us there.”“Take this.” I said as I reached into my back pocket and pulled out a credit card. “It has a few grand on it, but it will ensure you get there safely, and you can pick up necessities as well. If you need anything else, I will help you get it after you are settled.”Gregory seemed hesitant as he took the card, but after he accepted it, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. After settling things with him, I let him escort me out and back to my car. After once again promising to help and reminding him to call if there are any problems, I climbed into my car and drove away.That uneasy feeling I had earlier hit me again after I got onto the highway. I wasn’t sure if it was because of Gregory and what he told me or if it was something else. Looking into my rearview mirror, I realized it was something else.A black truck was speeding at me, with an obvious in
Daxton-“Did you find her?” I asked Jayden for the hundredth time since I lost contact with Keva.“I haven’t found anything yet. Her phone has an anti-tracker on it.” Jayden responded from the computer in my office.I silently cursed myself, not only because I was the one who programmed her phone, but also for allowing her to leave on her own. It has been three hours since I lost contact with Keva. The last time we officially spoke was through text and we discussed helping a small pack.After that, I attempted to call, but although the call connected, I didn’t hear anything before the line disconnected. I didn’t think anything of it and thought she was in a bad service area, but after I tried calling twenty minutes later, I couldn’t shake the feeling something was wrong.I immediately informed Jayden and Carter, but I didn’t alert anyone else. The last thing any of us need is to inform Ethan or any other pack member that their leader is missing. With Jayden and Carter, I believed we
Keva-My senses weren’t as alert as they usually were, but I felt as if I could deal with the two idiots in front of me. From the moment they knew I was awake, instead of killing me off immediately, they started talking to me like two deranged perverts. They have been talking about what they wanted to do to me and how they don’t intend to kill me so soon.They were both convinced that even if I was messed up by the accident, I was the most beautiful woman they had seen. The man I assumed would have helped me escape, was the worst. Apparently, he didn’t have a soft heart, he was just a pervert. He didn’t want to kill me, he wanted me to become his pet.“I was a little worried we would have to kill you immediately. I have had my eye on you for a long time and have been looking forward to this day.” The first man’s laughter sent a chill down my spine, but I kept my focus on getting free of the rope.“I thought you didn’t want to kill her because of who she is.” The second man spoke.“Kil
Daxton-Time seemed to stop as I held my breath and waited for the inevitable explosion. I am not sure how long we stood looking at the bomb as we waited, but then it slowly dawned on me that Keva disconnected the bomb and we were safe. With a sigh of relief, a wide grin spread over my face as I spun Keva around and lifted her in my arms.“You did it!” I yelled with excitement.Hugging Keva in tightly, I move away from the electrical panel and spin her around. After a couple of spins, I set Keva down and kissed her forehead. Carter is laughing and commenting on how awesome his sister is, but I don’t listen to him.Pulling back from the kiss, I looked down at Keva and panic seized in my chest. Keva wore a soft smile on her face, but that wasn’t the only thing I noticed. Fresh blood trickled down her ghostly pale face, and her eyes looked as if she were struggling to keep them open.“What’s wrong?” I asked just as I felt her body relax.“You’re safe.” The corners of her lips twitched and
Keva-Pain split through my skull as someone’s voice stirred me awake. I didn’t know who was talking due to the fog inside my mind. I heard my name being called and each time, aside from the pain in my head, the fog lifted little by little.“Keva, open your eyes.” The voice spoke, but this time it sounded familiar.I still wasn’t sure who was speaking, but his voice became soothing with each word. The more the fog lifted, the less my head hurt. After a few more times of the person calling for me to wake up, I recognized the voice. Daxton.Knowing it was him, I slowly recalled what happened before I lost consciousness. It explained why my head hurt and after that realization, I noticed the pain in pulsing through my thigh. As for other pain, I couldn’t tell what hurt and what didn’t.“Why isn’t she waking?” Daxton asked, but I didn’t know who he was asking.“It’s likely residual traces of anesthesia.” A female answered, but I didn’t recognize the voice. “It looks as if she is trying to
Daxton-I don’t know what was going on with me or Keva. I thought things between us had improved and we were past the awkwardness, but I was no longer sure. Ever since Carter left the hospital, an awkward silence fell between us.When we did speak to one another, it was strained and served little purpose. I also thought that after experiencing a life-and-death situation together, we would be able to become closer. I tried to direct our conversations a few times to something more personal, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it.Every time she looked at me, it was fleeting and she quickly diverted her gaze. It was almost as if she was avoiding me. Well, as best that she could avoid me since I refused to leave her side while she was in the hospital.Since Natalie was involved and we still didn’t know where she was or what she would try next, I wasn’t willing to risk leaving Keva alone. Plus, one of the men involved with kidnapping Keva was still at large. Aside from that, I, personally, d
Keva-Waking up in Daxton’s arms was better than I could have imagined. Now that I have let go of the block within my heart, I wondered why I hadn’t allowed myself to experience this sooner. Although Daxton and I hadn’t done more than kiss, last night was the best night I have ever had.If Daxton hadn’t pulled back, I would have let him claim me. Instead, he had broken the kiss and wouldn’t let me continue. He admitted that he wanted to claim me more than I knew, but he didn’t want to do anything I would regret. I tried convincing him I wouldn’t regret it, but he still refused.I thought he was going to kick me out of the room and tell me he didn’t want to be with me, but he didn’t. Daxton had pulled me onto the bed and wrapped me in his arms. He then told me that he didn’t want to rush anything.No matter how much I tried to reassure him that I was ready to take things to the next level with him, he didn’t let anything happen. He simply held me, kissed the top of my head, and told me
Keva-“What?”“When Daxton turned eighteen, he found out that you are his fated mate.”My eyes widened to the point they felt as if they were bulging out of my sockets. “What?”“It’s true.” Jayden nodded. “When he turned eighteen, he felt the bond with you. He tried to deny it at first, due to his history and age difference, but then he stopped fighting against it. He did start avoiding you, but he planned to approach you on your eighteenth birthday. When you ran off, it didn’t just break him, it shattered him. Do you know how painful it is when the one you are fated to, mates with another?”Slowly I shook my head, unable to form any words. I was too stunned and everything he was saying was beyond my current comprehension. I tried to process everything, but it was like my brain had been fried.“Let me put it to you this way…” He took a deep breath and lowered his leg while leaning forward to place his elbows on his knees. “He nearly died. He stopped eating and drinking and started dis
Keva-After discussing it with them, they both went quiet until Daxton broke the silence. “I don’t think Lunar Eclipse is related to this. I am not saying we shouldn’t stay vigilant, but this doesn’t sound like their thing.”“I agree with Daxton. I think you might be overthinking this, sis.” Silas added.They could be right, but I wasn’t sure. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was bound to happen. I was tempted to get a professional team together to handle the mission. If Lunar Eclipse was involved, then things wouldn’t just be dangerous, they would be deadly. I wasn’t too worried about their teams, but I had an idiot on my team.“Maybe.” I sighed.“Look, you are under a lot of pressure right now and there are a lot of variables in play. I think that for tonight, you just need to relax and try to clear your mind. Tomorrow we will have a better understanding of what we are dealing with, and we can plan accordingly.” Silas spoke.“We aren’t brushing you off, but we do think th
Keva-“What I can’t call my daughter unless there is a problem?” My father sounded offended, but I knew he was teasing me.“Not at all. I just wanted to make sure you were okay.” I smiled as I entered my office and shut the door behind me.“Actually, I do have a reason for calling and it is a problem.”“What is it?” I asked as I sat at my desk.“I remembered you telling me that you were going to be doing a leadership test today and would be doing missions.” My father paused and I heard the shuffle of papers in the background. “I have a mission I could use your help with.”“Go on.” I encouraged him as I leaned back in my chair and gave him my full attention.“There is a scientist who is being targeted. His lab exploded a few days ago and he feels like he is being followed. I don’t know how bad his situation is. I planned to send some warriors to him, but I thought it might be better for you guys to deal with it. I mainly need you to contact the scientist, figure out his situation, elim
Keva-The test ends, with Ethan leading everyone out. Tobias had been correct, Ethan had an excellent memory and sense of direction. They had moved through the maze without direction when locating the items for everyone, which Ethan had noted each turn.When they collected the items, they stopped and discussed their exit strategy. As if it were a puzzle he connected each path, and figured out even the areas they hadn’t ventured. Ethan deduced where the exit would likely be and took the lead. He traveled in his wolf form and while many were unsure Ethan was leading them in the right direction, Tobias had followed Ethan with confidence.The others slowly followed Tobias’s lead, which proved they were already seeing him as their leader. That alone filled me with excitement. I didn’t care that Ethan had been the one to help everyone escape. It was Tobias who had shown the true purpose of the test.At best Ethan was simply cocky and had a superior complex, which gave me an idea for the nex
Keva-With a sigh, I settled into a chair in the control room we set up. The loyalty test was officially over and had lasted a little longer than I planned. Technically the test only took three days, but we had to wait an additional two days because one member had been injured.Everyone in charge of the testing was assigned three members, although Jayden only had two. We had a few members fail, but everyone in Daxton’s, Jayden’s, Carter’s, and my group passed. One member Silas had tested failed, but it wasn’t a member who failed is why we had to wait two more days before beginning the next test.No, Daxton decided to take things a little too far with one of his testers. The person passed, but he had caused him to be injured by torturing him after an arranged kidnapping. Up until that point I had avoided Daxton, but then I was forced to deal with him.I hadn’t been mad at Daxton due to what happened between us, but I was struggling to wrap my mind around it. After his latest stunt, how
Daxton-After getting dressed, I attempted to stay with Keva to calm her down, but she uncovered herself and threw a pillow at me. Thinking it was better to retreat than make her even more mad, I left the room. Once I was in the hall, I was startled when I noticed Silas leaning against the wall with his arms folded over his chest.“While I am glad you and her finally got together, it isn’t going to be that simple.” Silas smirked.I didn’t need to ask what he meant. I knew exactly what happened. I shouldn’t have let things get as far as they had, but something came over me and I couldn’t hold myself back. Originally, I just planned to tease her so she would let down her guard a little more.When I caught the familiar scent of a blood pill, I took advantage of the situation. I knew she had been intoxicated by vampire blood, which was as effective as a sexual arousal drug. Because of that, I hadn’t marked her, but I had desperately wanted to.I had asked her if she was sure and if she wo
Keva-“What are you doing?” I gasped as I took a step back from Daxton.“That is my question. What are you doing?” Daxton’s voice was low and slightly husky as he kept moving toward me with each step I took away from him.“I…” My mind was blank and I couldn’t think of a reasonable excuse.“This time you provoked me.” Daxton quickly closed the distance between us, wrapping one arm around me, while grabbing me behind the neck and pulling me toward him. “Don’t think you can run little wolf.”As his lips crashed against mine, I only had one thought running through my mind. I no longer wanted to run from him. I could deny it all I wanted, but the truth was, his touch, his taste, and his scent, made me crave him in ways I never thought possible.Now that I wasn’t holding back, it was like the floodgates of hell opened up. My hands swiftly moved to his shoulders and I gripped them tightly as I pulled myself closer to him. It felt as if my body was coming alive, even if I didn’t quite underst
Keva-As if we had been caught doing something we shouldn’t have, Silas froze, with one foot on the first step and I tensed. Tobias didn’t seem surprised to see Silas carrying me on his back. He also didn’t say or do anything until after Silas regained his composure and continued walking up the few steps to the porch.“Put me down.” I whispered in Silas’s ear.Silas didn’t protest as he put me down, but I could sense that he was on edge as he placed himself between me and Tobias. “What are you doing here?” He asked Tobias.I was about to tell Silas he didn’t speak, but to my surprise, Tobias answered. “Two reasons.” Tobias pulled a hand from his pocket and extended his arm toward me, with a pill bottle in his hand. “To give you this and to speak to you.”“I thought you didn’t talk?” I lifted my brows and looked at the item in his hand, unsure if I should take it.“I do, but I don’t speak unless I have a reason to.” Tobias shrugged.“Makes sense.” I said as I accepted the pill bottle.