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
Lexi's pov'sScrunching my nose at the feeling of it being tickled I cracked my eyes open to see Nathan grinning and hovering above me.“What time is it,” I asked him with a yawn as I pulled the strand of my hair he was using to tickle my face from his fingers.“Around eleven, sweetheart,” he replied with a grin.Sitting up I huffed.“Nolan said he would bring me dinner that ass!”“Relax, we can go get something from the kitchen. I'm starving as well and Nolan is sleeping on the couch in the other room so keep your voice low,” he chuckled and flipped the covers off himself.Staring at his silk boxers he side-eyed me with a quizzical brow.“You dressed me?”“You face-planted on the floor and figured you would appreciate being somewhat covered when Nolan came to help me put you in bed,” I answered him.Nodding he offered me his hand to help me off the mattress.“Was Nolan all pissy with you for staying with me,” he questioned and I said, “Yep.”Nodding he pulled me up against himself an
Lexi's pov'sFeeling chilly I reached out for the covers and opened my eyes a bit to see that I was alone in bed.Wondering where Nathan had gone I sat up “Vukas is telling me that Nathan is arguing with Nolan about you both marking each other without him being present,” Nova growled.“You can communicate with his Lycan now?”Nova laughed at me and said, “Of course dear, you are both marked mates.”“So if Nolan gets my mark you would be able to speak with Mace,” I inquired and she told me yes.Furrowing my brow my ears perked hearing my door open and slam shut.Peeking out from the covers I watched Stanley stomping toward my bed.“Wake up harlot and go deal with your brother lovers before they take off each other's heads,” he growled forcefully.Whipping the covers off myself I stormed to the bathroom and put on the clothes I had removed the previous night.“Take me to where they are fighting,” I demanded, ignoring the rude comment he had made.He opened my door and pointed across th
Nathan's povWe were both bloody and beaten after throttling each other.After wearing ourselves out we sat wheezing on the floor.“Do you feel better bro? Because I sure as shit don't,” Nolan muttered and spit a bloody spot on our carpet.“Clean that up,” I growled sourly and glanced over where Lexi got sucker punched and frowned “I'm still pissed that you hurt her,” I snapped.“It was meant for you! I would never have intentionally struck Lexi,” he asserted.I knew he was being truthful so I nodded then winced. My brother had a mean uppercut.“You should go check and see if she's alright,” he sighed and I stood up and told him I would.Hearing the wind blowing and rain pelting the roof I frowned as I headed into Lexi's room.“Lexi, where are you?”Calling out her name I checked the bathroom and her closet. Not finding her I was ready to head down to the opposite side and check the vacant rooms there.“Her wolf Nova is telling me that Stanley has taken her and she is unsure of wher
Lexi's povSoaked and sitting by the fire I shivered wondering if either of my mates was trying to find me. I refused to even glance at Stanley, I didn't want him to think that I cared at all about him.Neither did I want to encourage his obsession with me, I thought bitterly but needed to find out more about his plans.Stanley stuffed another log onto the fire and I could see that he had this whole kidnapping planned.There was a large stack of dry cut-up logs set nicely beside the fireplace.“When did you find this place,” I asked curiously.Side-eyeing me, his lip curled.“If I tell you that then you will think of me as a horrible, dishonest individual,” he replied cryptically.Furrowing my brow I huffed, “I can't think any less of you so you might as well spill it!”Running his fingers through his wet locks he inhaled sharply and looked hard at me.“That family in our old pack were not my real parents. I was taken as a young pup by them to get back at my real father who was an im
Lexi's povPutting my connected hands between us I pushed Stanley back.Looking at him with sadness I shook my head.“Don't do this, please. I felt his dominance filling the enclosed area and stepped back.“I will run,” I warned.He grabbed my arm and pulled me back.“Just wait until I turn eighteen tomorrow, okay? If I know for certain that you are not my mate I will take you back,” he stated sincerely.Breathing erratically I searched for the truth in his eyes.“Alright, I will wait but you have to stop taking liberties with me. I am not your plaything,” I growled.“Duly noted, come, the water is warmed for your sponge bath,” he said chipperly and I eyed him cautiously.“You flip-flop like a fish, Stanley. Are you sure that you are mentally well,” I asked him bluntly and he chuckled.I grinned slightly and noticed that his wet hair looked black and had visible auburn highlights.“I thought you had black hair?”He glanced over at me and grabbed his bag before hurrying to the bathroom
Lexi's pov We were at the dining table in Adalyn and Darius's new home finished with a superbly prepared dinner done by Darius's chef. Darius was currently out on his back porch sharing a blood bag with Olivia while my daughter sat with them. The three of them had become inseparable since my daughter's wedding to the bloodsucker. Olivia was even calling them Mom and Dad which tugged on my heartstrings and theirs as well. Kieran was running around after his brother Elliot who had matured quickly like him. They were wrestling with each other in the living room. Patting my full belly I smiled at my two mates and said, “ Our lives are better than I could have ever imagined.” “You don't have any regrets,” Nathan asked me. Pausing to think about it briefly I nodded. “Just a couple. Not finishing school and not getting the chance to rub all of this in the faces of the assholes in my old pack,’’ I sighed. Nathan's cell phone rang and he got up to take the call. “You
Lexi’s pov Heading into Kieran's room I quietly rummaged through his dresser to find a pair of elastic waistband shorts and a t-shirt. As I went past his new toddler bed I could see my son sleeping peacefully and smiled. "He's such a good boy,” I murmured and saw his lip curl up in his sleep. Tucking the cover around him I pecked his cheek and headed silently back to my room. Entering the bathroom I see Olivia attempting to wash her hair and not having success with all the tangles. “I can comb out the knots and braid it for you if you like,” I offered and she peeked over at me and said, “Yes, please.” Getting on my knees next to the tub I told her that I would help her rinse her pretty hair. “It is like yours and my mommy's,” she commented with a frown and lowered her saddened eyes. “Were you at the fire in the caves?” Her eyes shot up to mine and froze. “How do you know?” “My father and my dear friend Lenny were staying there too,” I said softly. “That's my Po
Lexi’s pov After checking that the upstairs mating sounds had stopped we made our way to our bedroom. Showering with both my mates I laughed at Nathan commenting on how Darius's prowess was weak compared to him and his brother. “There's two of you and only one of him so I would take your bragging down a notch,’’ I teased. Kissing each of them in the shower was thrilling for me and I savored each of them for their own uniqueness as I rubbed my bare flesh against theirs. “Well I think we should make some creaking of our own,” Nolan suggested and I grinned slightly, feeling a bit randy myself. “Let's move this party to the bed,” Nathan said while nipping my shoulder. Giggling coyly I nodded and held each of their hands as I backed up to the mattress. “Get you sweet ass in the middle and we will come up on each side of you and dry you with our tongues,’’ Nathan added as his glowing eyes traveled up my nude body I scrambled quickly to the middle and awaited them. Just as we were
Lexi’s pov Instructing her to just allow her wolf to take over I watched her drop to all fours as her bones cracked and thick black fur began sprouting along her pale skin.Seeing her turn into a lovely shiny furred black wolf I smiled as I scratched between her ears.Niylah, her wolf, bumped my thigh wanting to see Nova made me giggle.“Hold on you impatient creature,” I laughed before falling to all fours and shifting effortlessly.Nova was thrilled and the two wolves rubbed their cheeks together.Gesturing with Nova's head I suggested that we have a run through the trees.Trotting alongside the thicker bramble I watched my grown child discovering new scents and sounds. My throat grew tight and my eyes damp on such a special occasion.We had traveled pretty close to the waning scent of our pack's urine marks when a new scent filled the air causing my hackles to rise.“It's humans that are trespassing on Jonathan's pack lands,” Nova whined.Nudging my daughter on her side, she turn
Lexi’s pov Going back downstairs and heading to my mate's I could see Darius's eyes following Adalyn while I presented her to Nolan.“Hello father,” she said to Nolan who was glancing at me and Darius.“Hi daughter, come here and give me a hug,” he said firmly.Nathan came to my side and said, “Darius asked us for advice on courting a female, and Nolan ripped him a new ass hole telling him that he should have allowed her to grow up normally,” he snickered.Nodding my head I glanced at Darius and saw the worry in his eyes.“The poor guy has no idea how to win his mate's heart,” Nova whined in my head.“Mates don't mean automatic love,” I muttered back to her.“Nope they'll need to discover that love themselves,” she sighed.“I'm going to take Adalyn out after dinner for her first shift and run our wolves since I'm certain that she is also a moonless shifter, like her father and me,” I announced and all eyes fell on me.Darius Cartwright looked angered and was shaking his head at me. I
Lexi’s pov “Don't laugh at the scantily clad Lycan God, Lexi,’’ Darius snickered and I giggled at him.“What is up with the barbarian outfit?”Shrugging he said he didn't have a clue but only that it covered him the same way when he shifted into his human form.“Doesn't leave much for the imagination,” I mumbled, causing him to nod.“Sköll is a notorious lady's man,” he commented, being surprised I blurted, “I can't see how. It doesn't look as if he's packing much underneath his leather.”Putting his long finger to his lips he gestured with his eyes before standing up straight and greeting the God.“Introduce me to Luna,’’ I heard a demanding voice bellow.Turning I was face to face with a furry chest that smelled like a wet dog.“Luna Lexi, this smelly fella here is Sköll the Lycan's God,’’ Darius said teasingly, irritating the huge brown-furred Lycan.“Piss off Cartwright, I'm filling in for your smitten arse,” Sköll growled.Lifting my hand in greeting Sköll lifted it to his muzzl
Lexi’s pov “What did you see?”Nathan looked back at me and said, “They were talking with my father and when he saw me he waved his hand at me indicating that I should go, which I did.”Huffing I growled sourly and looked down at my two pups.“I want to speak with them,’’ I asserted and my mate's both told me firmly No.“Why not? They're never going to stop bothering us! Let me explain to them that I have no interest in overthrowing anyone and wish to live in peace,’’ I whined.Watching them eye each other in the front seat I saw Nolan nod. Nathan turned to me and said, ‘’If they come to our house then you can speak with them but if they don't I don't want you to try and search them out, alright?!”“Fair enough,” I agreed as Nolan pulled onto our drive and continued up to our house.“We told Lily to prepare a room for the children and she said she would but for now there are two bassinets in our bedroom and two downstairs in the living room,’’ Nathan informed me.Thanking him I giggl
Lexi’s pov “Where is he? Lexi, hello!?” Nathan asserted, waving his hand in my face.Frozen from what Nova told me I was blanking out from Nathan's question about our son.“Kieran is with Reese playing with Mila. He stayed the night there,” I said softly.Nodding, he smiled and said, “Oh that's right, I forgot I have been so busy lately. I just wanted to introduce him to his siblings.”Yawning, I glanced over at Nolan holding his son and Darius holding Adalyn.“I'm going to sleep,’’ I mumbled on deaf ears and laid back.“Three pups is enough wolf so I can accept the Goddess's decision,’’ I told Nova with a thought.“The Moon Council is sending another vampire to check on Darius's progress,” she whined and my eyes flew open and turned to see Mister Cartwright's jaw tense.He reluctantly laid Adalyn down and ran his hand down his face.Seeing me he said, “I will be in trouble for not complying with my assignment…and will be punished.”Furrowing my brow I glanced at Nolan and Nathan.“D
Lexi’s pov two months later Sitting at the kitchen table I was watching Darius sucking on a blood bag and grimacing at him enjoying it.“How come you can be in the sun? I've forgotten the reason,” I questioned him.Peeking at me over the plastic bag he detached his fangs and wiped off his mouth.“I'm like you Miss, a descendent of royalty and royal vampires can endure the sun,” he answered then bit at the bag again.“How are you drinking that,” I asked curiously since he normally fed in private.Removing the bag yet again he sighed.“My fangs are like tiny straws and suck up the liquid. There are two miniscule shafts, one to consume and the other to convert,” he explained and I was intrigued.“Why do you turn to ash when you die?”Darius chuckled and shook his head as he eyed me.“Didn't you learn this in your pack school?”Shaking my head I told him that I didn't graduate due to the bloodsucker's attack.”Nodding he grinned.“We turn to ash so our corpses aren't taken and examined b