Jordan heard the call also and resisted looking up in curiosity. Legends weren’t clear if some or all of the Shining Ones attracted people to them and forced obedience on them with their appearance alone. He wasn’t going to chance it. “I’ll call you when we get to our destination. We will speak of this then.” “Perfect. I will contact others who can assist with this and this, l be waiting on your call. This is too close for my liking either way.” “Exactly, have a good day. Give my best to your new mate and pup.” Malcolm waved, and they went their separate ways. Jordan and he left the area quickly. “So, do we risk going straight home and risk revealing the pack to the Fae?” “Do you know how to do that? Because I don’t.” Malcolm sighed and settled back in the vehicle’s seat. He thought about how much time they wasted to do what? Nothing. They found out their worst fears are now made real. The Fae were indeed in Toronto, and
Gregory Wolversen was sitting on the floor of his office. His young twins were having an enjoyable time terrorizing several toys with him. Aireka, his mate, and Luna were attempting to teach their elder pup, Evan, how to clean his room because she felt it wasn’t up to their Den Mother to clean his private spaces. Actually, Evan was his nephew and half-brother to the twins. But he’d adopted him. It was all good for now, at least. Of course, once he was firmly planted on the floor and comfortable, his phone rings and it’s never close enough. It’s about five feet away on his desk. Perfectly timed as usual, Jeff, the Black River Pack Beta, entered the large study. “Jeff. Perfectly timed, toss me my phone. It’s on the desk.” “That is not something I ever expected to see in here.” He was laughing as he limped over to the desk and tossed the ringing phone to his Alpha. “I didn’t expect to have a mate, let alone pups. Plans change. Wolversen.” G
The vehicles pulled into the underground garage, Malcolm was off his call and Jordan had the email sent to everyone. Malcolm couldn’t wait to see his family. First, he needed to check in with security. Brief them on what was happening and what they could expect from these developments. He felt right now it wasn’t fair to either Melody or Ellie to need to worry about this since they couldn’t deal with it. He and Jordan agreed they would keep this news from them. They’d do everything they could to keep them safe, but they wouldn’t explain their struggle to end this. After they’d briefed security, they returned to the penthouse floor. They found the women at Malcolm’s watching the news. “Perfect timing. I didn’t know how to record on the TV, so I used my phone to take video of the news report. I think we have a problem.” “What problem?” This instantly got our attention. Melody gave her phone to Malcolm with a video playing a news segm
Malcolm got dressed. The representative had better call soon. They needed time to get everyone into the loop, discuss all their plans and the new events. He wanted this all done as quickly as possible. Everyone needed some kind of hope, some good news. His phone was dinging as he put on his shirt. It wasn’t a call, but several text messages from security. A media alert came through to security from several older pack members. They may have been long retired, but they still filled a purpose. This part of the pack watched the media. They learned to surf the internet looking for keywords and potential breaches in the secret of their existence. Malcolm found a recent news release. It was less than an hour old. He was stunned, and a little disconcerted. The human prime minister made an announcement no one expected. The man stood behind a podium in the room, where he answered questions from the press. “It has come to our attention that we may have,
What Malcolm found made his shaft stiffen hard and fast. Melody was a goddess of sensual pleasure. He tore off his clothes and strolled up to her. She was more than ready for anything he could give her. “Oh, my good little fox. You stayed so hot for me.” He reached out and took the wand from where it gently tortured her. Without it, she cried out and strained for more. “Malcolm…” He was so pleased to see she couldn’t string any words together. Malcolm took a light strap off a shelf and teased the entrance to her pleasure before he gave her several light strikes right there. Letting it tap her pleasure nub. He could see her liquid desire ease from her core and coat her open thighs as she struggled to satisfy her need to grind her thighs together. With her ankles tied so far apart, she couldn’t do it. He spanked her nipples to sharp peaks before he clamped them. Melody was now in an impressive state. He didn’t need to worry. There was someone out there he ne
Melody knew just by the way Malcolm acted. He was hiding something from her and maybe even from the pack. She wasn’t sure what that was until the news report. It was crazy, but when it went down the rabbit hole with the prime minister recognizing them as an endangered species until further developments. That terrified her. Sure, outlaw hunting of them by the common man, but what stopped the military or government themselves from doing that? Malcolm was right, though, just because we are safe here. What about shifters or other supernatural creatures in other countries? She didn’t have a clue what was happening. What were their plans? How would they deal with all the layers of… Melody wasn’t sure if there were words to describe this world-changing event? Events? This would change everything for all people on this planet. How many could not make the change? Human and nonhuman? Can the religious understand they are wrong? That they are as man
Malcolm and Jordan followed Allan Wolversen and his mate, Edith, into the great council hall of the North American Ruling Council. This was far from the basement dining the Toronto Council of Alphas met in. First, they owned a defunct hotel that they renovated for their use. The council chamber itself was massive, and a gong rested at the front of the room where the mediator stood. A tall dragon shifter stood there solemnly watch people enter. He frown at the small groups that formed and chatted with each other. Then he hit the gong again and Malcolm watched the groups scatter to their respective places. “Edith is here already and knows exactly what everyone is talking about. We’ll confer with her before we say anything. But whatever you stay seated and don’t interrupt.” Allan went to stand at the front of the wolf shifter delegation section as he spoke for them, even though Edith was the powerhouse behind it all. They may have retired from being an
Malcolm had expected a yes or no vote. What they were expected to answer was far more nuanced than that. They wanted to know how the majority would agree to reveal themselves. This wasn’t going to be like any other reveal. It was going to be organized and a slow rollout. Starting with government agencies and leaders. Then disseminating information to the public for educational purposes. Finally, they would want to leave it to the individual supernatural as to whether they reveal themselves. This was done like this because they needed answers to take to the other ruling councils from around the world. They needed to know what they were willing to do and accept. Each group was encountering different reactions and responses. Malcolm even heard talk of how they would get groups out of specific countries because of the response to the Canadian announcement. This was all so unreal for him. His proposal was far from his mind as he watched these people change the world a
The investigation took weeks, and by then they’d moved into the packhouse. Life slowly got back to normal. The pack warmed up to Melody and Ellie. When they realized they were the minds behind their products. The she-wolves embraced them readily. Malcolm and Jordan split their time between the city and the Muskoka territory. Even the various construction projects were progressing well, with no more interference. The Fae were nowhere to be seen. But there were new rogues in the shadows of the neutral zones, and they weren’t living there quietly. The council of alphas were making plans to deal with them along with an ever pending war between the Toronto packs, the Scarborough Grove, and the Don Valley. It was something that cropped up again and again. They had history and family conflict. No one could blame them for the father they had. Now there’s a girl driving a wedge between them again, with her mere existence. Ellie was concerned about Jordan. He’d have to come to terms wi
“When I stepped into leadership of this pack, I made it clear we wouldn’t hold on to old prejudices. This might not be a message that got to some of the most recent pack members. This is a historic time and events have been fast and furious. So, I will state this again without naming names or telling tales out of school, as the humans say.” He paused and looked about. Several uneasy people were now relaxed. “That’s not to say those people will avoid the appropriate punishments later. Now, we are a wolf pack who recognizes fate can grant us mates who aren’t wolves. We don’t punish a person for their species, race, lack of magic, or anything like that. If you have a problem with another, you seek to resolve it without harming each other. Yes, I know for some that is a tough thing to do. But we do that within this pack. I have heard that someone has used their station and position of responsibility to force their political beliefs onto the pack as a whole. The reports I rece
“Now you’re sure we have everything. I’d hate to get there and find out we’re missing something.” Melody was checking her bags again. Malcolm could see her anxiety in her actions. Normally, she would never reveal it. Now he figured it was her motherly instincts kicking in to protect and care for her pups. “Melody, there will be other families there. I’m sure if you’ve forgotten something, someone will have it.” If looks could kill, Malcolm would need a healer, at least if not an undertaker, as the humans would say. Melody didn’t appreciate his assurances. As Jordan passed him with another car seat. They had to install three of them and that was the last. Jordan made eye contact with Malcolm, and they exchanged a sense of commiseration. Malcolm figured it was because Jordan just escaped a similar situation upstairs. “Ellie, let me get the base in the car and then I’ll come get the pups for you. I don’t want you to carry two of those heavy car seats. Just
Malcolm didn’t stay long after that at the meeting. The elders clearly had a lot to chew on and get straight. He’d gone on to remind them their job wasn’t to run the pack or tell people what and how to do things. They weren’t to threaten the pack members if they said or did anything. Their job was to advise and give council. Use their experience and list, assist in finding answers. Guide the next generation. Someone had lost their way and Malcolm would keep an eye on them. So this wouldn’t happen again. They were getting ready to settle down for the rest of the evening when the elders appeared at their door. This time they requested if we could introduce them to the new pack members. A far cry from the morning. Malcolm noticed the speaker wasn’t there, but Cathleen was. “I’m sorry about all of this, Alpha. I truly didn’t believe it. Gisselle was sent by the others. However, I spoke with her about how unreasonable the horrible words were. She agreed with me. I just ask that you
Malcolm was unhappy when he entered the elder’s meeting room to hear this information. What were they thinking, pulling this? Running on rumours and speculation. That wasn’t how he or how he expected his pack to run. Malcolm waiting rather impatiently for a response that didn’t appear to come fast enough for his liking. “Tight lipped, are we? Anyone else like to step up to the speaker’s spot and inform me of exactly what my mate, they accused your Luna of what and by whom?” “I can’t tell you who reported this to us, but I would love to fill you in on this. It’s rather disgraceful, over-the-top, and factually unbelievable.” Cathleen stood up from her seat, a look of sour disapproval on her face. “To make matters worse, they kept me out of the loop on the births that happened at the cottage. This, I gather, was to ensure that I didn’t spill the beans about what they were doing.” “Madam, if you’d please state the accusations that they forced m
Gisselle found herself basically being escorted to the elders. She was sure they weren’t pleased with her right now after the subtle stance she took. Now she’s having to tell them their information about the Luna was full of misleading or outright false information. That wouldn’t go down well either. She entered the building that the elders used for their private meeting. Cathleen was there this time. She’d been missing when the elders stopped in to see the Luna and recognize the pups. “I hear they left me out of the loop in being told the pup was born early this morning.” Cathleen cornered Gisselle about this as soon as she got there. “For that, I’m sorry. I left a message with someone, and they were supposed to contact everyone. Whatever happened, it wasn’t on my part, I had my hands full at the time.” “Tell me you found these fools were acting out of ignorance and that none of this is true.” “Truthfully, none of it was true. Not
When Malcolm woke up, his phone was inundated with messages, wanting to know about everything. From where was he, to be everyone alright, even a few inquiries about complaints from a couple of elders about him throwing tradition to the wind? Business seemed to be well contained, with only a few reassurances that he takes his time, and it would be managed for him. That meant he would need to deal with several things here at home, make several decisions, and find his footing in this new dynamic. If someone told him he’d be mated and a father of two right now, three years ago, he’d have laughed at them and asked them what they were smoking. Now he had one almost running. They needed to get some safety items set up in the cottage. Malcolm was there to catch David this time before he fell down the stairs. No one told him pups moved that fast. Now there were four! He thought he’d let Melody look after this. But with the mess in how people were communicati
Malcolm was more than annoyed with the elders. This was his family and his pack. That meant his word was law and what they did was overstep their place. He didn’t have to listen to their advice, and that’s all their words should be. A voice of experience or a different perspective. They shouldn’t be demanding anything. “What is going on out there?” “Insensitive, self-important ninnies every one of them. The elders were downstairs. They expected you to give birth and then get up and walk down to them so we can present the boys to them officially.” “Is that what it was?” Melody sighed and kissed David’s head as he cuddled. He was still trying to wake up after being woken up several times during the night. “I would have thought you’d want to get it over with.” “We don’t have a name for this little one. I’m not leaving anything to chance. They make me worry that if we don’t have a name, then they’ll select one themselves to expedite things. Are they still giving yo
Three hours after returning to the cottage, Malcolm saw his pup come into the world. It wasn’t at all what he’d expected and if they had any more, he’d gladly wait elsewhere. Gisselle believed the little male would be another pup. So, Malcolm finally made a list of the information he needed to add to the pack’s registry. He couldn’t believe that he’d not added Melody or David to the registry. They’d added Ellie along with the twins. He hoped that’s why no one was respecting them before this. Once things quieted down, it was late enough in the morning for the elders to make their appearance and demands clear. They wanted to be introduced to both pups and do it all official. Malcolm was more than annoyed by this. They expected to be catered to without thought to Melody’s health or anyone else. Why did it even have to be today at all? “Alpha, could you let me handle this as the Luna’s healer? It’s my duty to ensure she recovers. I know you haven’t said anyth