Lexi’s povWhen Nolan and I returned from our outing in town the mansion was full of the Alpha's guards. I waved at Freddie and he nodded his head at me but was busy so he didn't stay to chat.Sitting at the dining table I took out the purchased supplies and asked Nolan for the stone so I could begin creating a pendant.“You think your father is going to fill the passageways,” I asked Nolan.He shook his head and explained that they were useful for the werewolves and needed to remain clear in case we needed to use them.“Do you know where they lead,” I inquired curiously and he chuckled.“What I heard is that the caves run all the way to the …oh shit,” he growled.“They go to the mountain caves don't they,” I groaned and he rubbed his eyes while nodding.Johnathan, overhearing what we were talking about, shouted out to his guards to go into the passageways and cover them the entire way to the mountain.They responded with a begrudging, “Yes Alpha,” as they separated and went in diffe
Lexi’s pov“So the three of you are all real mates and each of you has offspring from this female,” Darius asked my mates as he gestured toward me.They both nodded and the vampire rubbed his eyes.“Was the birthed child a natural dual species?”Nathan glanced over at me and I nodded to him.He directed his answer to Darius and asked, “Yes, is that an issue?”Putting both hands together Darius smirked.“It's not an issue unless they attempt to create an army and overtake the council.”Glaring at the man I growled, “Sir, our son is still an infant and I can assure you that he will not be attempting anything of that nature in the future.”His ice-blue eyes landed on me as his lip curled.“Tell me how you broke a vampire king's compulsion and I will determine if it's a matter of concern for the council,” he asserted.Debating on whether to show him the heart stone or not I ran my finger along the chain allowing the pendant to be revealed.“When I spoke firmly the stone turned red and the
Lexi’s povHearing vicious growling I hurried toward the sound.Gritting my teeth at seeing Nolan on the ground with his neck bloody and torn, my face contorted in panic. Nathan stood over him protecting him from some snarling-looking monstrosity that looked like a rabid dog.My eyes narrowed as I studied the scene and glanced upward at the tree branches hanging overhead.“There's several hundred of my kind scattered within this area, boy. Killing me won't even make a dent in our numbers,” the hybrid bastard snarled.My eyes widened at that news as I looked at Nathan shaking his head.“You think a sneak attack would work,’’ I asked my wolf and she growled a yes at me.“Do like Lenny did, dear. The art of surprise should be beneficial for this fight,” she huffed.Climbing up the tree I made my way carefully over Nathan and positioned myself over his foe.Dropping from the tree branch I landed on the asshole's shoulders and tightened my legs around his neck.“Take his heart, Nathan,” I
Lexi’s pov“Ouch!” Darius chuckled and added, “I was teasing, Miss!”“I don't think it's a matter to be joking about,” I growled and he smiled at me and said, “Sorry but I'm a bit tipsy from the Alpha's wolf blood.”Darius Cartwright then swayed as he stood and giggled like a child.“I will escort him back to his bedroom to wear it off. Please stay with Nolan, both of you,” Johnathan stated as he put his arm around the vampire and helped him traverse out of the room.Covering my laughter, I felt bad for forgetting about vampires getting high from our blood.“His head is going to pound tomorrow,” Nathan snorted and I burst out into laughter but sobered quickly hearing a groan coming from the bed.Glancing down at Nolan I neared him and whispered, “Get better dearest, I love you.”I then kissed his forehead and felt it hot against my lips.Turning to Nathan I told him that he was running a fever.He leaned over me and put the back of his hand against his brother's head.“He is probably
Lexi’s pov“Press the stone against his chest!”My eyes narrowed at Nova growling the words in my head.“What good is a heart stone going to do,” I questioned rudely and she snapped at me mentally.“Do as the Goddess has informed me,” she replied and I looked up at the doctor looking devastated down at Nolan.“I can do no more and have to inform the Alpha of his son's passing,’’ she said softly.Shaking my head with tears streaming down my cheeks I approached Nolan after being released by the orderly.“What am I supposed to do,” I questioned Nova.“Lay the stone over his heart,” she whimpered.Unclasping the chain from around my neck I removed the wire-wrapped glowing stone and laid it down on Nolan's bare chest.“Now what do I do,” I muttered through my sobs.Nolan was dead, his skin a grayish tone and all warmth was gone from his aura.Doctor Monroe shook her head as she exited the room.I stood there and pleaded with the Moon Goddess to save my mate.The heart stone glowed brightly
Lexi’s povPassing the Alpha's guards Nolan waved at them like a weirdo and I snapped at him to knock it off.“They're dealing with the death of their coworkers so turn your exuberance down a notch,” I hissed.He pulled me closer and kissed my cheek.“Sorry sweetheart, I am happy to have been lifted from death. It was tragic and I am elated to be breathing once again,” he said firmly and I closed my mouth seeing how serious he was being.Opening the side entrance I watched him walk past me and said, “Sorry for raining on you cheating death.”Side-eyeing me he chuckled and shook his head as he twirled me around in his arms, dipped me then pressed his lips firmly against my own.When he was finished with his kiss I was shocked by his outlandish behavior.“What's gotten into you, Nolan? You're normally the reserved brother,” I mumbled softly.“Being dead makes a man rethink his priorities,” he said with a cheesy grin.Giggling I swatted playfully at his chest and he captured my hands and
Lexi’s pov“You mean the police that came by earlier,” he asked me with a scowl.I shook my head as I dug out my cell phone.Telling him to nevermind I dialed Nathan's number as he left me standing in the foyer.“Lexi,” Nathan answered.“Nolan left with a police officer supposedly to search for your group but I think it's possible that I was misinformed and he has turned into a bloodsucker,’’ I rushed out in concern.“Calm down, Lexi, breathe, and tell me slowly what you're trying to tell me,” he asserted.Explaining everything that occurred with the officers and his father not knowing that they were even there I heard him exhale deeply.“Ríoghán Crinan is known to use compulsion on human resources and could very easily be behind it but since Nolan can't be compelled I wouldn't worry about it if that's the case,” he said firmly.Panicked, I cursed.“Nathaniel, your brother is alive because I gave him Lenny's heart,’’ I blurted sternly and it sounded like he dropped the phone.“Why did
Lexi’s povGetting situated in the passenger seat of Nolan’s vehicle I glanced over at him.“Want to tell me what happened,” I asked him as he started the engine.He chuckled once and glanced at me.“I took the hybrids that Ríoghán was collecting. Thanks to Lennox's added memories I knew exactly what I needed to do to accomplish it,” he said gleefully.“What happened with his mate and daughter?”His jaw tensed as he sped up.“She was sent back to her section to rule as a kingless queen with her daughter,” he answered me.Nodding, I told him that was merciful for him to do.Snickering, he shrugged and said, “I had to take the hearts and heads of several of the pack members because they didn't submit as they should have and I could have used a few of them for my guards.”Chewing on the inside of my bottom lip I watched him as an array of emotions crossed his features. When he turned to me I was shocked by what he said.“My Beta is female and I don't want you to become jealous,’’ he asse
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