"What was that all about?" I demanded from Elias after Seven left. "I'm sorry, but when I saw you here... in your suite... with Seven—""You jumped to conclusions," I finished. I stared at him for a moment and then let out a deep breath, shaking my head. "Elias, you should know better than that. You should have trusted me—""After you stormed out of the dining hall, and then I saw Seven here, what was I supposed to think?" Elias asked, holding his arms out to the side. "You were supposed to know that he was fixing my sliding glass doors!" I yelled. "Nothing else!"Elias motioned toward the Amaretto and pineapple on the table along with the two glasses. "And what's this?""Oh, you caught me!" I yelled, my voice filled with sarcasm. "Even though wolves can't get drunk, I planned to get him drunk and take advantage of him!"He scoffed, shaking his head. "Kalyssa—""No," I cut him off. "Seven explained why you didn't want Eve to leave, that the Alpha mentality is different, and that you
"Okay," Daphne said the following morning, just before we started training. "Today, we're going to learn how to use telekinesis to bring things to you." Then she leaned in conspiratorially. "I'll also teach you the spell for the tea service."I smiled. "Sounds good. Thank you. That's a very impressive spell."She shrugged. "It comes in handy." Then she stood before the kitchenette. "Now, extend your hands and repeat these words. Tea ceruisam."I did as she said and repeated, "Tea ceruisam!" Immediately, the teapot began to shake. As if scared, it turned this way and that, unsure what to do. The tray hid behind the toaster, and the teacups shook, rattling against the saucers. "I'm sorry. They're used to taking orders from me alone." Daphne laughed. "Try it again, but a bit softer this time."I nodded, holding up my hands. "It's almost as if they're alive."Daphne shrugged. "Concentrate."Letting out a deep breath, I tried again, "Tea ceruisam." This time, the teapot dipped slightly a
"Good morning!" Bailey chirped as I walked into the Clinic, ready to start the day."Good morning," I smiled, giving her a knowing look as I put my things away and started getting ready. "So, how's Cruz?" I hadn't talked to her about him yet and I was dying to know how they got along.A broad smile spread across her lips. "He's much better. Thanks.""So, you two hit it off?"She shrugged. "So far, so good. I don't know why I never noticed it before, but he's a great guy once you get to know him."I chuckled. "Yes, he is. Did he tell you how we met?"Bailey laughed. "Yes. You hit him with your car, right?""Yes, but in my defense, he ran out in front of me. I didn't see him coming." Then I thought of something. "I never did find out what he was running from. Now that I think of it, there had to have been someone chasing him.""He said that he was running from some hunters," she replied. Then her expression suddenly turned serious. "I wonder if they were Balista's men."I shrugged. "You'
"Here. Put this on." Xander handed me a shiny black helmet and then slid onto his motorcycle. Suddenly, the engine roared to life under him. Then he looked up at me and smiled. "Ready?"I nodded as a thrill ran through me. I hadn't been riding with a guy for a while, and I'd always loved it. "We're going to have to do this more often." I slid behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist, inhaling his manly, woodsy scent. Elias smiled as he pulled his bike up beside us. "Ready?" he yelled over the rumble of the engine.Xander nodded. "Let's rock!" Elias led the way, and we followed. It was the first time I went to their bar with them, and I was looking forward to it. I felt honored and privileged that the guys had invited me to their private hangout. But we were together now, and this was a sign they were including me in their lives.We drove for a while and then made a right into an unsavory part of town. It probably wouldn't be that bad during the day. But at night, there were to
Elias closed the door behind us and wrapped his arms around me from behind, massaging my breasts through my clothes. Then he proceeded to unbutton my blouse, one button at a time, as Xander stroked my tongue with his, deepening the kiss.When he sat on the bed to take off his boots and jeans, I turned around in Elias's arms and began unbuttoning his jeans as my lips crushed onto his, giving myself over to passion. Soon, his jeans fell to the floor, unleashing his thick length. I enclosed it in my hand and began stroking as his breath quickened. Then Xander pulled me back onto the bed, sliding back toward the headboard as Elias climbed over me, and then kissed my breasts, encircling my buds with his tongue, and then kissed down my stomach to my thighs. He slid his hands under my bottom and pulled me to him.A moment later, his tongue brushed over my pleasure spot, sending shivers over my body. I slid my legs over his shoulders, letting his tongue work its magic. Xander held me, massagin
Daphne and I combed through spells in her grimoire, looking for anything that might help, but found nothing."There is something that might work." Daphne rose from her seat, headed back over to the bookshelf. She removed another book, and then started paging through. "Ah-ha!" "What?" I asked, crossing the room to her. But she walked past me and laid the book on the table. "Silver chains can be spelled to prevent the use of magic.""Yes, that's right!" I said. "Xander and Elias tied Balista up in the dungeon using spelled chains. But as soon as he broke free, his magic returned.""Yes, but they can also be spelled to adhere to one's arm or wrist automatically," she replied. When it meets the witch's arm, it automatically wraps itself around it and prevents the wearer from using magic.""Good," I said, looking over her shoulder at the spell. "Can you do it? Create the chains?"She nodded, smiling. "I can make it into a collar or a wristband. Both will prevent their use of magic, but I t
Cruz came to the door of the Clinic to get Bailey but wouldn't come in. "Ready?" he asked her, ignoring me. If there's one thing I hate, it's being intentionally avoided. But that was beside the point.Bailey nodded, smiling sweetly. "Let me just get my things." She disappeared into the back for a moment."You okay, Cruz?" I asked, noticing that he wouldn't even look at me.I was surprised. When I first met him, and he brought me to the Blood Moon Choosing ceremony, he had three girls when I left. I found it hard to believe that things could change that much between us and that drastically over just one kiss that night before I met Elias and Xander.He shrugged. "Okay."Just then, Bailey bounced from the back of the Clinic, her eyes bright. "Ready?"Cruz nodded, giving her his signature impish smile. "As ready as I'll ever be.""Have fun!" I chirped, my voice a bit too cheerful, even to my own ears. Bailey waved over her shoulder and then headed out. Then Cruz waved, too, smiling. At
"You're welcome to stay as our guest," Xander said to Rolph. "You can meet us for dinner, and Elias and I will accompany her." Xander gave my hand a gentle squeeze. "I know that Kalyssa is interested in learning more about her people.""Just understand," I added. "I'm not going to hear you out as a potential Mate. As I said, I'm happy here, and I'm not leaving.""Where shall I meet you and what time?" he asked, addressing only me."In the small conference room," Xander interjected. "We'll be there at six o'clock. It won't be a formal affair."One corner of Roth's lips curled into a smile, clearly amused. "I'll be there."After he left and was out of earshot, Xander turned to face me. "He'll take you over my dead body!" Xander yelled. "If he thinks he can just come in here and take you as his Mate, then he has another thing coming!""Xander, calm down!""I will not calm down!" he yelled. "Do you really want to go out with this guy?""What do you think?" I rolled my eyes, letting out a d
Over the next few days, we prepared for our Pledging Ceremony and Eve and Dannan's wedding. Their wedding had been a few days before our Pledging Ceremony and had been nothing short of an event—the complete opposite of Cruz and Eve's Wedding. But it suited them well. After all, Dannan and Eve were much more flamboyant than Cruz and Bailey. Also, nearly every member of Dannan's pack had arrived for their Wedding, adding to their numbers. But it was a lot of fun.Xander had performed the ceremony, and we had danced into the night. Eve and Dannan looked happy, too. Since they had found each other, both of them seemed to be less grumpy and easier to get along with. And with the trial behind her, Eve was able to concentrate on the wedding and enjoy it. She had surprised me by asking me to be her Maid of Honor, and I had graciously accepted. After what we had been through together, we had continued to grow closer. Even though she was still Eve, she was a better version of herself than she h
The next day, Sasha was found guilty of treason and sentenced to fifty years in the Alpha Supreme's prison. Eve and Dannan were in attendance, along with Xander, Elias, and me. Seven, her brother, was there, too."I'm so sorry, Seven," I said, patting his arm after the trial. "But the evidence was overwhelming."Seven nodded, a crease forming between his eyes. "Yes, I know. Who knows? Maybe the next fifty years will give her time to think. She should be punished for siding with Nightshade against the wolves." He let out a deep breath. "But I'll visit her in prison and will try to help her in any way I can."I gave his arm a gentle squeeze. "You're a good brother."He shook his head. "Thanks, but I don't feel like it.""Seven, this wasn't your fault." I let out a deep breath. "You had no idea what she was up to."He nodded. "I know. I had a feeling she was up to something, but I had no idea what it was." He smiled, looking at Xander, Elias, and me. "Thank you all for everything you've d
When we walked into the Main Dining Hall, Gray was already at the table, talking to Dannan and Eve. Cruz and Bailey were sitting at their usual table, but I stopped, scrunching up my nose as I took them in."What are you two doing here?" I chuckled. "You're supposed to be up there with us!"Cruz smirked as he looked over at Bailey, arching an eyebrow. "Well? What do you think?"Bailey looked up at me and shrugged. "With the Alpha Supreme here, we didn't want to intrude.""Get up here!" I teased. "You're never intruding! Besides, I'd like to introduce you two to him."Bailey looked at me sheepishly. "Are you sure there's enough room?""Absolutely!" I glanced over at Xander. "We could always have another table brought up. Couldn't we?""Yes, of course!" Xander smirked, holding Bailey's chair. "You two are part of the family now."Cruz chuckled. "You go ahead. We're right behind you."I pulled Bailey in for a quick hug, smiling sweetly. "If you don't come up there, then I'll come back for
Chapter 117: Time Alone"You don't think Rolph would do anything, do you?" All we needed right now was for Rolph to find out that we're being Pledged and then do something to stop it. Xander shook his head as we headed toward the elevator. We had just taken the Alpha Supreme to his room to rest before dinner and had a few minutes alone. Xander shook his head, looking toward Gray's room, and his door was closed.We stepped into the elevator before Xander spoke. "No, I don't think so. If he hadn't done anything by now, then I don't think he will."I nodded. "I hope you're right."Once the doors closed, Xander backed me against the wall, placing his hands on either side of me. "Kalyssa, the only thing I want you to think about right now is the Pledging Ceremony." He brushed a strand of hair back away from my face, looking into my eyes, causing my heart to quicken. With him so close like this, it made it difficult to concentrate."Okay," I breathed, lacing my fingers through his light br
We spent the next few days getting everything ready. We had our work cut out for us, helping Dannan and Eve plan their wedding as well as planning our Pledging Ceremony.Come to find out, a Pledging Ceremony is just as much work as a wedding. The only difference is that the couple is bound to one another instead of married. In the shifter world, it's usually common as an engagement ceremony, during which time either party may choose not to marry the other without fault. But it's okay to use as a semi-marriage ceremony, too. Legally, I couldn't marry two men, so this was the next best thing. But in our eyes, we will be bound to one another, whether we're technically married in the eyes of the law or not."So, what kind of flowers would you like?" I asked Eve as we planned with Bailey at the Clinic. Since Sasha ended up being the one who betrayed our pack to Nightwatch, it left Eve with very few, if any, close friends. So, Bailey and I had offered to help her plan since we were planning
"So, I see that my brother and Elias finally put a ring on your finger." Dannan smiled as he took my hand to admire the engagement ring Elias and Xander gave to me. "So, when's the big day?"I shrugged as Xander took my hand and kissed it. "I'm not sure. We haven't set one yet.""Well, why don't you do it while Dannan's here?" Eve suggested, slipping her arm through his."Hey! That's a great idea!" Dannan looked between Xander and Elias. "Why not? I could help you get everything in order while I'm here."Elias smiled, taking my hand as he looked between Xander and me. "Well, what do you think?"A broad smile spread across Xander's lips. "I'm game if you two are."I nodded, smiling. "Let's do it! What day?"Xander shrugged. "A week from today?""That won't give us much time to prepare." Elias suddenly looked lost in thought. and then glanced over at me, arching an eyebrow. "Will that be okay with you?"I nodded. "We can do it if we keep it small. It doesn't have to be an elaborate affai
"Well, hello, brother."When we walked in, I nearly fell over, for standing a short distance away was Dannan Reed, Xander's brother."It's good to see you, Dannan." Xander gave him a manly handshake, pulling him in for a hug, and then released him. "So, what brings you here?"He shrugged, arching an eyebrow. "So, I need a reason to come see my brother?""Usually." Xander burst out laughing, giving him a friendly slap on the back. "Come. Join us. We just held a Celebration of Making and was just about to celebrate with a feast.""So, has the she-wolf Eve been claimed yet?" Dannan asked, looking around. I smiled, biting my lower lip, knowing that was the real reason why he had come. "Why? Has the love bug bitten you?"Dannan scoffed. "Please." He shrugged. "Just wanted to check on her while I was here." His expression turned serious as his eyes met Xander's. "So, has she been claimed?"Xander chuckled, shaking his head. "No. Not yet. She and Kalyssa got into a bit of trouble--"Dannan g
The next day, I woke in the arms of my Alphas, sure, for the first time since we had been together, that I belonged."Good morning," Xander rolled over on me and brushed back the hair from my face and kissed my neck. Then he kissed my cheeks as he slowly pushed into me, moving his lips down as he kissed my breast, his pulls soft and slow, arching his back as he went deep. Then he moved slowly in and out, holding me as he pushed into me.I pulled him to me and kissed his broad shoulders, enjoying the feel of this powerful man in my arms and my bed. Then I pulled his lips to mine and deepened the kiss. When I pulled back, I pushed the hair away from his face to look into his eyes, matching him thrust for thrust.Soon, want and desire overtook us as his pulls became harder, more forceful. He held himself up with one hand and caressed my pleasure spot with the other, while never breaking his stride. His kiss was filled with want and desire as he looked deeply into my eyes. Then he slid my
"That's enough, everyone," Xander said, holding everyone back so I could walk through the garage.When Bailey and I got back, everyone wanted a ride, but Elias and Xander had something else planned for this evening, and I didn't want to disappoint them. Surely, the last thing they wanted was to have me spend the rest of the evening giving members of the pack rides in my new sports car.Bailey pulled me in for a hug. "Thanks for taking me." She arched an eyebrow when she pulled back. "See you at the Clinic Monday?"I nodded, knowing it would give me a few days to rest since this was Friday. "I'll be there."She crossed the room to stand by Cruz, and he wrapped his arm around her shoulders and nodded toward me, giving me his usual mischievous grin. "You know, you're going to let me give it a whirl. Right?"I scoffed. "Yeah, right," I teased as everyone laughed. Even though I was kidding around, I would probably let him drive it at least once anyway.Elias placed his hand on the small of