Lexi’s povSigning the very last document the attorney smiled at me and slid over a bank book.“Your account balance and account number are all inside, princess,” he said firmly and I thumbed through the small book. My eyes grew large when they landed on the balance.“Mom, come see this,” I huffed in disbelief.Showing her the amount I shook my head remembering how we had struggled to survive after his fake death.She frowned, rubbed my shoulder, and sighed.“He was a frugal man and hid his actual wealth,” she said softly.“The council hopes that it will go to caring for the hybrid pack that you are Luna for, “ the attorney said and I eyed him strangely.“I thought you were a human,” I blurted out.Shaking his head he cleared his throat and offered his hand.“I'm the newly appointed king of the Isle of Howell and happen to be an attorney as well,” he informed me. I smiled sensing his powerful wolf with his handshake.“Don't your people need funds?”“No, this is just your late father's
Lexi’s povBiting my lower lip I nodded and glanced over at both of my mates.They were behaving oddly and encouraging me to go with Darius.“What is going on Nova? I feel like I'm being kept out of the loop,” I muttered sourly.My wolf huffed and told me to just follow Darius.He went straight into Jonathan's office and closed the door behind me for privacy.“Have a seat, please,” he asserted and I sat before him clasping my hands in apprehension.“As I mentioned previously, Nathan was the one who was intended to become the Alpha of the hybrids but as you know Nolan created his pack of hybrids…a very diverse group I must say, but anyhow…” I interrupted him and growled, “I want to know about Kieran and the council's plan for him!”Darius gave me an annoyed glare and crossed his arms as he leaned back in the office chair.“Miss, if you would allow me to continue I will get to that subject momentarily,” he snapped.Sitting back I gestured for him to continue by rolling my hand by the w
Lexi’s pov“He's so old,” I balked as Nathan chuckled.“You know, Lexi, lots of women consider Darius Cartwright a panty dropper. You have to admit that he is an attractive bloodsucker,” he offered and I rolled my eyes and said, “Hell no! I'm not going to admit that. Doesn't a vampire have to taste the person's blood to know if they are their mate? That's what Lenny told me!”Nathan raised his hands in a questioning manner and said, “I have no clue, Lexi.”Pressing my hands to my swelling abdomen I sighed to my growing pup.“You don't want to have a hundred-plus-year-old mate. You will break his hip on your wedding night,” I muttered, then groaned from my dirty thoughts.Nathan was eyeing me with laughter shining in his eyes.“How does Nolan feel about it? It is his pup in question,” I inquired.Shrugging he said, “I haven't any idea but he will probably be alright with it since Darius is a council member of high standing and is the descendant of one of the original members.”Exhaling
Lexi’s povWhen our food arrived Kieran was trying to reach out for my plate so I put some eggs down for him.“Is it normal for him to grow so quickly?”I asked Nathan in concern.“I have no idea but we can take him to Doctor Monroe and get him a check-up and find out,” he suggested and I nodded.I noticed that Nolan was watching us and looking down at his plate.“Hey Nolan I want to run with you tonight since we are built similarly and Nathan can stay at the house or run with Kieran,” I suggested and saw his eyes light up and the corner of his mouth turn upward.“Mace says that he believes that you are closer to Nathan than him,” Nova whimpered in my mind.Shaking my head slightly I peered over at Nolan and looked at him longingly.Mouthing I love you I grinned seeing his face brighten.He mouthed it back then said, “I would love to run with you, by ourselves.”Nathan was watching us both and snickering to himself.“I don't want to burst your bubble bro but you need to show me your o
Lexi’s povFinished with putting our clothes away I glanced at Nolan and said, “Let's go run our wolves.”“What about Nathan and your son,” he asked me sullenly.Giving him a glare I explained that I already informed him that I intended to spend the day and evening with him and him alone.“Wow, well alright then, but when we shift be sure to carry your clothes in case we need them,” he said, sparking my curiosity.“Wherever are you going to take me,” I asked teasingly.I sauntered up before him and rubbed my chest against him.“I thought I'd take you to the flower fields and waterfall,” he whispered huskily and gazed into my eyes.“Hmmm sounds like fun. Maybe we can go skinny dipping?”His mouth curled up as his eyes narrowed down at me.“So tempting,” he growled, then kissed me.Wrapping my arms around his slender waist I kissed him back hoping that he felt how much he truly meant to me.After we separated I saw that his eyes were closed and felt his heart racing like mine.“Let me m
Lexi’s povHearing voices I cracked my eyes open slightly and surveyed my surroundings.I could make out a fireplace and the shapes of the four pricks that ambushed Nolan and me.Hearing another heartbeat I turned to my right to see Nolan lying next to me but still unconscious.“Nova, are you still there?”“Yeah and stronger than ever,” she chortled, causing me to frown.“None of this is humorous,” I berated her and she huffed.“It is because those idiots have no idea who or what you truly are. Conversion bites only enhance you and make you stronger,” she snorted and I muttered an unbelieving “Really?”“Would I lie to you,” she asked.“No, you wouldn't. How are my twins,” I asked her.“They're growing well and have increased their strength as well. It's no wonder why Darius Cartwright is curious if your daughter is his mate as they would be a great match,” she said and I rolled my eyes as I listened to the group discuss what they wanted for Nolan’s ransom.“Is Nolan alright,” I asked
Lexi’s povRunning outside I was hit by the faint smell of exhaust and tilted my head as I heard cars. Walking around the rundown cabin I glanced over the edge of the summit and saw an interstate. Following along the asphalt with my eyes I could see an exit sign for the Alderwood State Park.Hurrying back to Nolan I told him where we were and he looked startled.“How did we end up so far northwest? We can't be here, Lexi, this is someone else's territory,” he exclaimed and I shrugged, not concerned about the implication of another pack's area. I handed him the cell phone and suggested that he call Nathan.“Good thing we didn't start a fire that certainly would have pissed some Alpha off,” I muttered and he chuckled at me as he dialed Nathan.Covering the phone speaker he asked me if I wanted to go back or stay.I gave him a stern look and said, “That's entirely up to you, Nolan.”He got back on the phone and told Nathan where we were and that we would return in a few days. I raised m
Lexi’s povLaying against Nolan I watched the meat and turned it so it would cook evenly.Once it was cooked thoroughly I pulled it off the makeshift spit to cool.After a bit, I tore off a piece and offered it to a hesitant Nolan.I watched him as he creased his brow, sniffed at it, and touched it with the tip of his tongue.Grabbing it back from him I shoved it into my mouth and chewed.“Why did you do that?!” “It was painful watching you inspect it,” I scolded him as I swallowed.Pouting at me I laughed as I tore off a bigger piece and handed it to him.“Just eat it, it's not the best but it will fill your belly and give you energy,” I sighed and nodded at him finally stuffing it into his mouth.“Did you know that Darius thinks that our daughter might be his mate,” I said abruptly.Watching Nolan chew he swallowed and sighed.“He is only speculating because he tasted Kieran's blood and knows what your offspring will be,” he asserted and I eyed him blankly.“I knew that! What I 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