Lexi’s pov“Mark me,” I blurted.Nathan’s furrowed brow softened as his eyes rose to meet mine.“Seriously, Lexi?”Nodding my head I swallowed nervously.“I'm already carrying our child and feel that I should have your mark on me as well,” I said boldly.Watching his lip curl and expecting him of all wolves I had known to readily agree I was shocked when he shook his head.“Before I do that I need to apologize for my past behavior…,” he started but I placed my two fingers on his mouth.“I have forgiven you and Nolan and don't want to live in the past. The present is a far better place to exist,” I told him firmly.Pinching his lips he shook his head.“I kind of enjoyed feeling and hearing your bones breaking…I'm not a kind person, Lexi and it will give me great pleasure to rip out my mother's throat,” he said in all seriousness.Gazing deeply into his eyes and narrowing mine, I witnessed wrinkles appearing in the outside corners of his.“What are you looking for? Some sort of redeemab
Lexi’s pov'sRemoving my clothes I noticed that my abdomen had become a bit swollen and I asked my wolf how long my gestation would be.“It's hard to say since I am unsure about lycans and how long they take but I would assume three months,” she answered.“I will have to do homeschooling,” I muttered, then added, “ I'd like to get my high school diploma.”The door opened and I covered my breasts and crotch to see Nolan eyeing me with an appreciative grin.“What are you doing?”“I'm coming with you guys. You're my mate, Lexi and I care about your well-being,” He asserted as he started to unbutton his shirt.I watched his fingers undo each button and felt heat pooling between my legs.“Nathan is going to be extremely angry that you are going to go look for him due to the pup you're carrying,” he said roughly.“He is my mate Nolan and I have to be sure he is alright. I would do the same thing for you,” I explained.I watched with narrowed eyes as he hesitated with the last button on his
Nolan's pov'sWatching Lexi close her bedroom door I turned and entered my room and could hear Nathan venting to poor Stanley.I poured two shots of whiskey at our small bar and turned when my brother's bedroom door slammed shut.“I'm so fucking tired of him referring to me as his wife! I am trying to converse with him as a male friend and he tells me that I'm just an ignorant wife with no idea what he needs,” Stanley growled.Handing him a full shot I chuckled at the silly guy.“He is having a hard time just feeling. He has always cut that part off and Lexi turned it back on. The guy is in emotional turmoil,” I explained as I swallowed my shot.Watching him down his drink I grinned.“Are you going to go sleep in your mate's bed,” he asked me.Shaking my head I told him that Lexi just wanted to sleep.Nodding he sighed, “I can stay on the couch.”“Naw, you can stay in my bed and I will take the couch. I don't mind,” I said truthfully and he looked surprised.“How are you completely op
Lexi's pov'sI woke up wedged between Nolan at my front and Stanley spooning me. Scooting myself downward past their feet I freed myself from them both.Grabbing some clothes I went to my bathroom and changed before sneaking out of my room and heading to the kitchen.As I passed the boy's room the door opened and Nathan stood there glaring at me. His freshly showered scent tantalized my senses causing my lip to curl on its own.I paused when he asked me where his brother was.“He is in my bed with Stanley,” I answered with my brow raised, waiting for him to challenge me.Growling low he brushed past me and stormed into my room.My heart raced in my chest yet I frowned when he didn't look back. I exhaled deeply in my disappointment. “Why is he so damn stubborn,” I muttered to Nova.She responded, “Because he's a Lycan and very different from a typical wolf. What are you expecting from him?”That's the same thing Stanley had told me last night when I opened up to him about what I was
Lexi's pov'sAfter the laughter died down Nolan nudged my side.“After breakfast let's go to the pack school,” he suggested.Nodding I told him alright and heard my mom calling my name.“Dear, I have another cell phone for you since you have lost your old one,” she said softly and placed a new phone on the table near me.“It's your same number and I put in mine and Jonathan's number in the contacts already,” she said with a grin.Thanking her I tucked it into my back pocket but was blocked by Nolan grabbing my wrist.“Let me put in mine and Nathan's numbers,” he mumbled.“Mine too,” Stanley added.I smiled at them both and handed over my new phone.“Keep yourselves occupied today. Luna and I have interviews to conduct,” Johnathan announced as he stood and took my mom's hand.Lily quickly cleared the dishes and took them to the sink to wash.“I can help you clean up,” I offered and she shook her head.“Thanks, sweetie but you have to get to school with the boys,” she answered.Pinching
Lexi's pov'sShaking my head at them arguing I watched the house come into view and felt my heart racing.“Why do I get like this with Nathan,” I asked my wolf.“Because you're carrying his pup, he is your mate and you aren't marked by him yet, silly,” she laughed at me.Pinching my lips I rubbed my hands together feeling my palms sweating.Was I apprehensive suddenly?“Does Nolan have real concerns about his brother killing me,” I asked Nova and my heart dropped when she answered with a yes.I swallowed nervously as Nolan skidded to a stop and remained seated behind the wheel.He didn't make any attempts to stop me or even exit his vehicle.“Aren't you going to come upstairs with me,” I questioned him.He huffed out emotionally, “You must go alone, Lexi.”Wrinkling my nose I glanced over at Stanley and he nodded as he gestured toward the front door.“You're his mate and that trumps a brother or an ex-wife,” he stated with a toothy grin.“Fine you pussy bitches,” I growled sourly and
Lexi's pov'sAs I showered I frowned over my thoughts.“Nathan is too injured for him to enjoy any sexy time,” I muttered to my wolf.“Perhaps you can show him tenderness and not just think about mating. You could be his caretaker, give him a tender hand to show him that you care about him, like he has done for you,” she offered and I rolled my eyes.“I need his mark, Nova!”“He won't give you his until you give him yours,” she growled back.Rinsing my hair I sighed.“I have to wait until I'm eighteen then,” I muttered sourly.“You wait for that age because of the certainty to be confident that the male is your real mate. We both know Nathan is your mate so I am perfectly capable of giving him a mate mark,” Nova informed me.Getting out of the shower and standing in front of the mirror I felt irate.“Why didn't you tell me this prior?”Feeling her pawing in my head she huffed and said, “I needed to be confident.”Staring at my reflection my eyes landed on the mark Nolan had put on the
Lexi's pov'sFinding Lily with two other staff in the cooking area in the rear of the kitchen I hurried to her side.“Lily, Nathan needs some meat to heal himself,” I explained.Chuckling, she went to the refrigerator and brought out a huge porterhouse steak.“Give me a moment to sear it on each side and plate it while it still has a little moo in it…It's just the way he likes it,” she said with a wink.Thanking her I stood back while she slapped it onto a hot griddle and added some spices.The aroma filled the air and my mouth started to water.“What are you doing, daughter?”Turning to see my Mom standing there I was at a loss for words. Thankfully Lily said, “She is waiting for me to finish up with Nathan’s meal, Luna.”“Johnathan will be happy that you can help him. He wasn't cooperating with his dad,” my mom said softly and I nodded.Smiling at me but still looking concerned, she hugged me.“Please be careful, Johnathan has told me that Nathan can be unpredictable,” she muttered