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 povThe strange alpha had taken back roads, and mountain passes searching for a group of rogue wolves that had some infant named Rain.Bound yet again I could only use my legs against the floorboards to situate myself. Scooting up in the backseat I glanced out of the window to see where we were. Ryken was driving down the highway toward a cluster of gas stations and a dreary hotel for humans that were illuminating the night.“I need you to get us a room for the night,” The Alpha grunted to his brother.“Why are we staying in the area? Those two brothers will find her, “ Stanley asserted.Ryken scowled and stated, “I'm not leaving here until I find my little girl!”Looking between them from the back seat I felt bad for him because in all likelihood his pup was already gone.“After you get the room, carry her into it and stay the night. I have to go to a few more places to check if my pup is there. I will return in the morning,” Ryken muttered and handed Stanley a payment card.
Lexi’s povThe scratches felt like lava burning into my flesh and I put my hand over the painful gashes and cursed.“Give me a taste, bitch,” the bastard hissed.“Heal me wolf,” I mentally coaxed Nova as my eyes searched for an escape route.Licking his black talon he grinned at me under his hooded eyes.“You're carrying a wee one, those are the most delicious,” he chirped then added, “Just finished one recently. It was delivered right outside of my cave. A tiny female pup who gave me a wonderful high when draining her precious life.”“You're chatting sucks, sir,” I muttered sourly.I examined the progress Nova was making on the injuries the bloodsucker had done.Seeing the puckered skin healing I narrowed my eyes at the vampire.“I have bad manners and like to toy with my food,” he laughed open-mouthed exposing his huge fangs.Panicked, I could hear cars and stepped back toward the sound. The bloodsucker was toying with me and just as I was about to dash toward the highway a wolf br
Lexi’s povI was surprised when Nolan invited Ryken in for the night. It was late so it wasn't unreasonable, Nova told me.Nodding, I covered my bare chest with my arms and looked up hearing Lily gasping after rushing out of the front door and heading to me and the boys.With her hand covering her eyes and scolding us for not being properly attired Lily handed us each a robe.“I'm happy that you're back, Miss. You had us all very worried, especially in your condition,” she said softly to me.“Thanks, Lily,” I told her with a grin.After putting on a robe Nolan escorted Ryken and Nathan stuck by my side.“Did Stanley tell you if you're his mate,” he questioned me while ushering me up the stairs.Lily shouted up at us to get to bed since we had school in the morning. Groaning since I hadn't gotten back to the Alpha regarding testing out of my classes my shoulders slumped.“Did he?!” Nathan inquired sternly.Eyeing the persistent man, I shook my head.“His last words before I thought he
Lexi’s povWatching Reese stand and shuffle her feet awkwardly I cocked my brow.“How are you not going to get caught skipping? I can't imagine you running very well,” I commented.Pffting me she shook her brunette curly hair-covered head.“Nobody pays attention to us breeders. Well except perhaps you since you have two mates that are the Alpha's sons,” she said condescendingly.Giving her a stoic glare I followed her at a slow pace down the stairs within the school. She was right, the faculty glanced at us but continued on their way ignoring us.“Why do we get these freedoms,” I asked her.“Because increasing the pack is considered a valiant and noble cause,” Reese giggled. I nodded and smiled at her.“So is your mate at school,” I asked her to see if she'd open up.Grinning slightly she shook her head.“My mate is in his twenties and is a gamma for the alpha. Right now he is on his route checking the boundaries so no one comes onto the pack lands,’’ Reese explained and it was evide
Lexi’s povOnce we reached the school I asked Nolan about Nathan.“Where is Nathan?”He gave me a silly face and sighed.“Getting interrogated by all his ex-lovers. They want to know what is so special about you,” he admitted and I exhaled deeply as I rubbed my eyes.I refused to allow jealousy or worry to consume my thoughts and looked up at Nolan.“Love you, I should head to my classroom,” I told him.“I'll see you at lunch, Lexi,’’ he answered and gave me a sweet kiss before jogging off down the hallway.“We should go before Mrs Larson returns,” Reese encouraged.“Yeah, okay,” I muttered dreamily while watching my mate get further away.“You want to mark him properly, don't you? The orgasm will be amazing,” Nova whimpered in my mind causing my lips to curl.“Honestly, I'm looking forward to having an evening with them both. I'm such a horny bitch,” I replied and heard Reese chuckling.“What are you saying,” she giggled.Getting embarrassed I shook my head and explained that I was s
Lexi’s pov“Will this affect my pup,” I asked her in growing concern.“My colleague will give me the results once he has gone over it and will relay the information to me. I will call you in to let you know. In the meantime stay away from the bloodsuckers,” Melissa asserted.“One has been searching for her and calls her the special one. Do you know why that would be,” Nolan inquired.The doctor shrugged and shook her head.“I don't know but if my findings are correct Lexi's vampire can be awakened by a vampire's bite and if that happens the change could affect the pup she carries,” she muttered and I gasped.With my eyes downcast I felt devastated.“Why didn't you tell me anything Nova,” I asked my wolf in my mind.Hearing her shuffling she answered me with a huff.“I didn't know,” she whimpered and I found that hard to believe.“We should schedule a future appointment for the pup,” the doctor suggested.“We will call to set one up later,” Nathan said.“Well, there's nothing more that
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