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