Lexi's pov
The cloud of dust from them skidding to a stop billowed around me causing me to cough and sputter.My still damp hair, skin, and clothes were like a magnet to the dust and clung onto me.Wiping my eyes I heard Nathan who stopped the vehicle right beside me start berating me.“You smell like that bastard Lexi, were you off fucking the Beta’s nerd son?!’’“No, I'm not a whore like you,” I spat.Nolan had gotten out of the passenger side and handed me his shirt he had removed.“Use it to clean yourself,” he said firmly.Glancing at his tan, firm chest I thanked him as I used it to wipe off the dust covering my face.“You skipped Physics class but I covered for you,” he mumbled softly, bringing my eyes up to him.“Thank you, Nolan. I was just with Mini,” I explained and Nolan grinned.“You were with Sloan as well, I can smell them both on you,” he sighed and then hugged me.“What are you doing,” I muttered.“Hiding their scent, silly. Our dad’s senses are stronger than ours,” he explained, causing me to relax in his embrace.“I like him, Sloan I mean,” I admitted quietly and Nolan nodded looking somewhat dejected.“He is a smart fellow,” was all he said as he escorted me to the back seat of the SUV.Seeing Nathan glaring at me through the rearview mirror I fell back into the seat when he pressed the gas pedal.“You should not be skipping class on your first day, especially since you are on the honor roll,” Nathan growled.Rolling my eyes I couldn't understand why he gave a crap what I did then I remembered what Sloan had told me during lunch about being mates.“You sound like you need to get laid, Nathan,” I blurted and jerked back when he slammed the brakes.Turning back at me Nathan glared at me menacingly.“Don't tell me how to run my sex life that you know nothing about!”Nolan put his hand on his brother’s chest telling him to calm himself.Huffing he snarled at him as well and exited, slamming the car door closed.Looking out the window I can see the house.Swallowing uncomfortably I stayed in the back seat hearing Nolan sigh.“He has changed since he turned eighteen and hasn't been with anyone,” he told me.“I'm not his mate, I can't be. I'm just an omega,” I blurted and was shocked by Nolan when he started to laugh at me.Frowning at him he quieted and said, “Who put that thought in your head? Was it Sloan?”Narrowing my eyes at him I told him no but he side-eyed me and grinned.“Let's go inside and I will explain it to our parents while you go take a shower. You smell like a wet dog,” he snickered and I gasped.“You brat,” I scolded him as he exited the vehicle.“Hurry,” he responded sternly.Shuffling my feet I followed him up the steps. He opened the front door and told me to run up to my room.“Take a shower,” he ordered and I gave him a scowl telling him that I was going to.Running up the steps I glanced back down at Nolan to see that he was watching me. Flipping him off I giggled seeing the shock come to his attractive face then a bright smile.“You like him,” Nova chortled in my subconscious.Pinching my lips together I told her he was more tolerable than Nathan.Entering my room I started stripping my clothes as I headed to the bathroom.Standing in my under things I started my shower and when it was hot stripped off the last layers to get in.Standing under the spray of the shower I didn't hear my bedroom door opening or the door to the bathroom until the shower door flew open and I shrieked.“Get out you sick pervert!”Trying to cover myself with the wash rag I glared at Nathan standing there ogling me in the buff.“Wow, you are in better shape than I'd imagined,” he said roughly.Starting at him incredulously I tossed the wash rag directly in his face then scampered out of the shower to escape the prick.Racing to my closet I yanked a shirt from a hanger but couldn't get it on before Nathan opened the door and strode angrily toward me.Having no choice I dropped to all fours and shifted into Nova. She growled savagely and her back hairs rose in warning, stopping his advance.“Nice Lexi, I just wanted to talk!’Lowering my wolf’s head I glanced around him to see Nolan rushing in.“Brother, this isn't the right way. You're scaring her,” he asserted.Seeing Nathan gritting his teeth I stepped back when he whispered harshly that I would pay for everything.Confused as to what he meant by that, I watched him shake his head and curse. Finally, he retreated and left with the assistance of Nolan.Exhaling deeply I shifted back and hurriedly got dressed.“What is that guy's problem, wolf?!’Nova was pacing in my mind and whimpering, unable to understand what had just happened.Going back to the ensuite I shut off the shower and cleaned up the mess of water everywhere.Hearing a knock on my door I figured it was my mom coming to check on me. When I opened it my smile fell seeing Nolan standing there.“Are you alright? He didn't hurt you did he,” he asked with real concern.“I'm fine, just a little shaken up,” I sighed.Nodding his head I noticed that he was carrying a brown paper bag.Cocking my brow I asked him about it, making him grin.“I made you a sandwich since you missed dinner tonight and brought a soda,” he explained, lifting a can of coke in his hand hidden behind the door.“You can eat it in our rec room, Nathan left, and won't bother you,” he added.Thanking him I followed him out to the sitting area and sat on the couch.Nolan placed the bag with the can on the coffee table and stood there awkwardly.Glancing up at him with a grin I asked him if there was something else.“Your mom and my dad have planned their wedding date,” he announced, surprising me.“Why didn't she call me to let me know,” I questioned.Shrugging he came to sit down next to me while he wrung his hands together.Watching him I smiled as I bit the sandwich he had made me.“Thanks and this is good,” I said, raising the sandwich with my mouth full.“Listen, Lexi, about the past…can we just forget about how Nathan and I were, um active with the opposite sex? Not to excuse our behavior but being a male werewolf heightens our sex drive,” he muttered sourly because I was snickering at him.“I'm not laughing at you, Nolan. I find you more appealing than your brother,” I admitted truthfully.“Well he's a year older than me and a bad influence,” he stated and my brow creased.“How old are you?”Grinning slightly he said, “Same age as you for two more weeks!”Nodding, I mumbled softly, “ So Nathan is eighteen now.”“Yeah and ready to get his mate. He is a rough lover so I pity the poor girl,” he chuckled, causing me to cough on the bite I had taken.Patting my back he asked me if I was okay.“I'm alright…can I get the assignment for Physics,” I blurted.Laughing, Nolan told me sure and I watched him hurry off to his room.“He is very nice,” Nova commented and my lip curled.“He is handsome as well but then again so is his older sadistic brother,” I commented sourly.When he returned with the sheet for homework I took it and read his answers.Shaking my head I pointed to one and snickered, “This answer is not correct and neither is that one.”Grabbing it back from me his brow furrowed as his eyes scanned the parts I'd pointed out.“Can you please explain why it's incorrect?”Patting the cushion next to me I told him to sit down while I explained the equation.The two of us went over the entire assignment. I copied it as well and when I told him that it was now a hundred percent and finished he kissed my cheek.After he drew back he apologized profusely and I found it enduring.“Calm down Nolan, I would have done the same if the roles had been reversed cuz your answers were dismal,” I teased, causing him to curl his lip and argue that they weren't that bad.Laughing I patted his thigh and told him I was going to bed.It was late. I could see the crescent moon from the glass patio doors.Seeing the moon like I had Nolan exhaled and said, “It's around eleven, sleep well and I will see you in the foyer at seven.”“Goodnight and thanks for everything, really,” I said sincerely, making him smile.As I headed to my room I glanced back and paused as I watched him pick up my trash.“Do you think he could be my mate instead of Nathan, Nova?”She whined and told me she wouldn't know until I turned eighteen.Sighing I went to my bed and plopped down upon it.“I like Sloan too, I'm such a hoe,” I groaned as I rolled over to my stomach.Lexi's povWaking up before Lilly invaded my domain I wiped the drool from my chin and sat up.Raising my hand to my hair I cringed.“I slept with damp air and have a rat nest on my head,” I groaned and hurried to take another shower.Drying off I heard Lilly calling out for me.“I'm just getting out of the shower,” I called back and heard her say, “Okay, miss.”Blow drying my hair I made a mental note of what I was going to wear. Once I finished I ran my naked self to my dresser to grab my panties and bra then headed to my closet. Choosing a pair of denim jeans and a plain t-shirt I dressed quickly and rushed down to the kitchen.Seeing the room empty I frowned but wasn't concerned. I often didn't have my mom home to greet me so it was nothing new. I just grabbed an apple from the bowl on the counter.Munching on the apple I tilted my head hearing laughter heading into the kitchen and raised my brow watching Nathan with that Courtney chick coming in.Nathan glared at me, turned her
Lexi's povOnce I opened the front door my mom was standing there grinning at me.“Johnathan is taking me to Vegas to get married tomorrow,” she exclaimed in excitement.“So you're going to be gone this entire weekend,” I asked her with less enthusiasm.She hugged me tightly and said, “ It will give you the chance to get closer to your new step-brothers.”Rolling my eyes I sighed.“Fantastic, Mom. I hope you have a great weekend.”“Oh, we will have a great month. We're going on our honeymoon afterward in Barbados for a month,” Johnathan stated and I swallowed uncomfortably.“Sounds good. I'm sure you both will have a fantastic time,” I answered seeing Nolan making faces at me behind his dad.Johnathan turned around and told us both to get presentable for our guests and I glanced at my mom in protest but she just nodded.“Wear the cocktail dress,” she said softly and I balked.“But mom!”“Don't argue with me Alexandria and do as you're told,” she asserted and I eyed her oddly.She had
Lexi's povNolan intercepted me and handed me a glass.“Drink this,” he offered.Furrowing my brow at him I tipped the glass and swallowed the contents then hissed from the burn.“What was that,” I sputtered as he laughed.“A hundred and twenty proof Moonshine,” he chuckled and I sneered.“I don't want to get wasted!”Still grinning at me he took the empty glass from my hand and placed it on a tray of a passing waiter.“Let's dance, Lexi,” he offered, lifting his hand out to me.Feeling the alcohol already dulling my senses my lip curled as I gave him my hand.“You did that on purpose,” I accused him.Pulling me against himself as he swayed he grinned.“What do you mean?”“Getting me buzzed,” I muttered.Instead of denying it it twirled me around and pulled me closer still.“I only meant to help you loosen up,” he smiled, causing my eyes to narrow.Feeling his fingers splayed out on my lower bare right hip I growled low as I pushed him away.“I'm going to find Sloan, he is not my step
Lexi's povThrowing on a t-shirt and nothing else I pressed my ear against the door to listen. Sloan did the same minus putting on a shirt.“I was looking for her and thought this was the first place I would check,” Nolan replied.“My mate better not be off screwing the Beta's son,” Nathan announced and I gasped. Panicked Sloan put his hand over my mouth and put his index finger to his lips.“Don't be a hypocrite brother I'm certain Courtney is spread out on your bed,” Nolan growled sourly.Chuckling Nathan said, “I have needs, and besides she is going to be your birthday gift in a couple of weeks.”Nolan grunted, “Yeah I get your used-up seconds.”Hearing shuffling feet it sounded like Nathan must have patted his brother's back. His next words burned me to my core.“I will be Alpha since I have found my mate first, don't be sour. You will find out yours on your eighteenth birthday just like Lexi will know that I am her mate on hers.”Shaking off Sloan’s hand covering my mouth I frown
Lexi's povGlancing down at my shorts and tee I looked at Sloan in worry.“Shift into your wolf if you get cold. Nolan told me you were gifted with the moonless shift like several others in this pack,” he said with urgency.Nodding, I stepped into the chilly room and watched while he went to the locking mechanism.“Hide behind the shelves where the light is low,” he grinned and gave me a thumbs-up.Going behind the farthest shelf stacked with wine bottles I glanced back to see that he had already gone up the stairs to open the door.Rubbing my arms I narrowed my eyes to see him return with both Nathan and Nolan. I gritted my teeth seeing the two wine glasses on the table. Furrowing my brow when Nolan slid one covertly around his arm that he propped on the tabletop.“He knows that I was with Sloan. I mean he is rubbing his nose and glancing around the room,” I muttered softly to my wolf.Nathan’s shouting could be heard through the tempered glass enclosure and I felt sorry for Sloan b
Lexi's povGoing up the stairs to my room to retrieve my cell phone I gritted my teeth thinking about the two guys and Sloan.What happened to him and why hadn't he come back to unlock the door to the wine cellar, I wondered to myself.“Nathan is nuts if he thinks I will wander off alone with him at some human mall to purchase a gift for Nolan,” I mumbled bitterly.“What else would you do? Stay secluded in your room like you did before. Go and experience life. You have never been to a mall before,” Nova growled and I rolled my eyes. It was true I hadn't left the pack lands and had only seen humans during the road trip with my mom.Grabbing my phone I see several missed calls and a missed text from Mini asking where Sloan and I had gone during the party.There was also a text from my mom and a picture of her and Johnathan.“She looks so happy,” I mused and glanced at my bedroom door.“I can't ruin this for her,” I growled, determined to face those two brothers no matter what.“You can'
Lexi's povLeading me into a formal clothing store I side-eyed Nathan.“Why are we here?”He stopped in front of the women's section and grinned.“Thought you would want a different dress for Nolan’s birthday bash,” he surmised.Lifting a skimpy black number he smirked as he held it out in front of me.“This would look delightful on your curves,” he said huskily.Grabbing it from his hand I put it back on the rack.“That is something a high-paid escort would wear,” I muttered harshly.Giving me a pout he ventured further into the section as his eyes scanned the racks.Spying a cute cream lace corset dress I headed toward it and lifted the lovely dress from the rack.“This is more my style,” I commented as I searched for Nathan.He was pointing at a manikin wearing a sheer black form-fitting catsuit with sequins covering the private areas.“Why are you such a pervert,” I asked and laughed when he pouted and started toward me.“I'm not a pervert I'm a risk taker,” he responded and eyed
Lexi's povThe waiter finally came and took Nathan’s order and a chicken dish he ordered for me as well.He looked arrogantly proud of himself for ordering it and I exhaled deeply in annoyance.“I don't like peppers,” I muttered sourly.His eyes met mine and he grinned.“Just pick them out of your Sandos then,” he said firmly.“Drink your wine and you won't even know it's in there,” Nolan suggested and I grinned slightly.After getting our glasses of Chardonnay I distinctly heard a cell phone ringing from across the table and narrowed my eyes at Nathan. He pulled it out from his back pocket and answered it like I wasn't even sneering at him.Once he ended the call he looked like the floor fell out from underneath himself.“That was Ryan, he told me the pack is going to hold a funeral for Courtney this evening and wanted to know if we would attend. He also contacted the witch to let her know that we were home unsupervised,” he said sourly.Raising my brow I asked him who the witch was
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