2024 (hours before the attack on Reynold’s Pack)“Anita, you are going to turn into a fish,” Roslyn calls to her wayward daughter.“Why do I love this water so much, Mommy?” Little 4-year-old Anita asks.“I don’t know my darling, but you need to come out now,” Roslyn takes a deep breath and waits for Anita.Anita does another turn in the water and goes to her mother.“Mom, is it hard being mixed?” Anita asks at dinner that night.“No,” Roslyn answers, quickly shooting a ‘shut the fuck up look’ at her husband Afton.“Am I mixed?” Anita asks them in her bright voice.“Kinda,” Afton answers.The emergency sirens start sounding. Growls surround their house.“Mommy, what is that sound?” Anita asks with a shaky voice.“Afton, take her,” Roslyn grabs the two necklaces by the door and runs to meet the wolves. She holds up both and stares into the eyes of one.“Roslyn, you have to get out here,” Terry Timberman, the Beta of Biczi Pack, stand before her. “Take Anita and get to Florida. Never te
As Roger finished his recollection of Anita, he bares a sad smile.“She wanted to come back,” Roger says. “But she couldn’t.”“I’m so sorry,” Juliet tells him.“I’m so sorry I got scared. I should have known the goddess had a plan. I should have been your father,” Roger tells her.“I’m sorry I didn’t speak to you at the funeral,” Juliet tells him.“I understand why you didn’t. I should have never let her reject me. I have been alone all these years and now she is gone. You are a very special wolf,” Roger tells her.“I’m not a wolf, I don’t have a wolf,” Juliet tells him.“Roger,” Janice calls his attention. “Terry Timberman was my mate. How sure are you about his involvement in Roslyn getting away?”“I got that from Afton. I called him several times to check on Anita. He would talk to me but not to Anita. I think he always hoped she would go looking for answers. She called me, we planned to get a message to you, and she was going to leave him.He had already started doing his nurse, A
“When two werewolves find themselves without a mate for whatever reason, they are sometimes granted second chances. Sometimes they chose someone to share their lives with,” The Elder says, trying to avoid the glares of his Beta and Future Alpha as she presides over the commitment ceremony of Janice and Roger. “Janice and Roger have come here today before those who mean the most to them and council of elders from both Biczi and Kinder Packs to choose one another as mates. As per tradition, the closest family must consent.” The Elder looks at Sebastian, Temperance, Terry and Nova.“We consent,” Temperance and Nova answer quickly, smiling.Sebastian and Terry narrow their eyes at Roger.Catherine and Temperance slap their mate's heads with the purses they are carrying, making Janice laugh.Terry and Sebastian look at each other defeated.“We consent,” they mumble.Temperance rolls her eyes.“We consent,” Rogers parents answers as well.“The councils have also considered and consent,” The
“Well, in the port, has never been the main source of income for the pack,” Hank says into the phone as Juliet comes in. “That is why I want it secured. It’s an entry point and as such needs to be secured…………Rather we get attacked regularly, or not, it's a weak spot and I, as Alpha, want it tightened up. I mean it. I’ll be there tomorrow to see the plans.”Hank hangs up.“Still pouring over my Dad’s old stuff?” Juliet asks.“His invasion plans are spot on. Part of me wonders if he had a spy in the pack,” Hank says. “I don’t want to alert the other packs yet but thank you for supporting me and not going to Roger and Janice’s ceremony.”“I get it. You want to make his plan moot,” Juliet runs her fingers through his hair.“I hate that this plan was ever out there for anyone to see. Thank you for bringing it to me,” Hank hugs her.Juliet had taken the chance during Terry’s 17th a few months ago to clean out her father’s house. Over the past seven months, she and Hank have been using her f
Before Juliet was taken:Juliet feels Hank kiss her cheek before he heads out to the port. Juliet stretches as the sun wakes her. She showers and gets ready for the day.“Good morning, Luna,” she is greeted with coffee and a plate of breakfast.“Good morning, Molly,” Juliet smiles. “Did you get you letter from Dartmouth yet?”“I’m hoping today,” Molly smiles. “Thank you for writing a recommendation.”“You are welcome, I never felt the need to go to college, but I am glad you did, and I want you to go!” Juliet smiles and starts to eat.After breakfast, Hank sends an indecent text. Juliet giggles, reading it on her way to her office.“Hello Jules,” a familiar voice whispers from her office.“Nathan?” Juliet looks around.“You always did know my voice,” Nathan slips behind her. Juliet feels the prink of the needle.Nathan take’s Juliet’s phone and makes the call with a chuckle.He drops her phone and looks for the scent spray. He can’t find it. He hears footsteps and hides with her in th
Sebastian sees the plane in front of him. Bringing it down was easy, much easier than he thought it would be.“Where is Luna Juliet?” Sebastian snarls at the pilot.“She was never on this plane. I promise. I was told to fly home,” the pilot cowers.Sebastian yanks his phone out. “Hank, she wasn't on the plane. She has to be in Utah by now. Call Donavan.”“Thanks, Uncle Seb,” Hank hangs up and make arrangements to land in Alpha Donavan’s territory.“Good to see you looking so good. If Iris was missing, not sure I’d be looking this good,” Donavan says, shaking his hand. “My guys found the car at a gas station; your Luna is feisty. The kidnapper threatened a family, or she would have stayed hidden. They are following them. We can set up about a mile into the neutral zone.”“I appreciate this man,” Hank tells him as they head to the spot.“My brother, Kyle, is there in case they are driving faster than we judged,” Donavan explains as they cross into the neutral zone.“Keep your warriors b
“Mitchell,” Hank rolls his eyes.“Yeah, and can you step away?” Terry asks.“Standby,” Hank kisses Juliet and steps out of the room. “Go.”“Mitchell paid to have Collins killed in prison. They found him in the cell two hours ago, he had a shank sticking out of stomach. The pictures are brutal,” Terry says. “I’m not letting Catherine see them.”“So, the plan was what exactly?” Hank asks, his blood boiling and hands shaking.Jake- Stay calm, we can’t leave out mate yet.“Dad, Ollie, and your Dad are on the way to talk to him,” Terry says.“Talk?” Hank asks.“Well,” Terry chuckles. “Our dads' version of talking.”“I’m glad everyone took this so seriously. I am here with Donavan and Kyle. I’ll fill them in. And I’ll tell Juliet her dad is dead,” Hank looks back through the window in the door. Juliet’s color is coming back slowly, and she is smiling at the doctors. “How is my sister and yours?”“Nova is pissed as hell that we made her go into the saferoom. Oliver had to calm her down, she
“Happy 18th Birthday, Luna,” Terry snakes his arms around Catherine as midnight creeps into their bedroom.They are sharing the Alpha Suite now, having moved in earlier. Tonight is their ceremony.“It is my 18th Birthday and the mate bond so much stronger,” Catherine moans and they start kissing. “Why do you have to mark me in public?”Terry chuckles, running his hand down her back. “So everyone can see you consent and agree we are fated.”Catherine rolls her eyes. “Everyone knows I consent and we hazed at 16, we are mates. Fuck them.”“You know I would rather fuck you,” Terry whispers as he seizes her lips.The kiss is passionate, and his tongue is gentle as he coaxes hers to enter his mouth. Catherine holds him and rolls to her back, not breaking the kiss.Terry is only in boxers, so as he settles between her legs, she feels his erection.“You waited for me?” Catherine asks, breaking the kiss.“You know I did, tonight you are all mine,” Terry leans in to kiss her again.“Why wait un
“Congratulations!” Catherine squeals as she bring Cary in. “So what are their names.”“Dodger, Olivia, and Charley,” Nova smiles proudly. “Wait those are not even close to what you told us,” Terry looks confused. “She is allowed to change her mind,” Catherine coos handing Cary to him without ceremony or even looking at her mate. “They are beautiful.”Catherine holds both girls and coos in their faces. “Hey Cary check your cousin and future best friend,” Terry tells Cary showing him Dodger. “May I come in?” Juliet asks from the door way. “Of course,” Nova smiles. “You look beat little mama,” Juliet tells her. “But look at these three.”“I know look a them,” Catherine turns so Juliet can see the girls. “Who is who?”Oliver looks at the girls and points to the one with long eye lashes, “Olivia. Charley has a bigger forehead.”“They are so beautiful. Now I want one,” Juliet pouts. “Oh so seeing what mixed babies look like makes you want one?” Oliver teases her. Juliet rolls her eye
“Hey Baby,” Juliet wakes up and runs her hand through Hank’s hair.“Hey,” Hank wakes up and smiles. “How are you feeling?”“Stronger. I think it must have worked,” Juliet smiles. “I knew Oliver’s blood would work,” Hank smiles back and kisses her lips. “I love you.”“I love you too,” Juliet tells him. The doctor comes and checks Juliet taking some blood. “Okay so I’ll run the blood, but we need to do another scan to be sure. I don’t want to get your hopes up yet. For some patients the process takes a couple of tries,” The doctor warns. “Don’t lose hope if we have to have a round two.”“Thank you,” Juliet smiles. “It’s going to be okay.” Hank exhales and nods at her. Soon they come a wheel Juliet away for her scan. Two hours later Hank and Juliet are giggling and sharing small kisses.“Alpha, Luna, there is only a little change. We will need to do another treatment,” The doctor tells them. “We can discharge you now and you can return in six weeks for the second round.”Juliet tri
“The way to the peace is the red door. You can’t open the red door, unless you are chosen. Those who are not chosen, go through the green door and meet the gods,” Zachary says to the doctors.“The formula only works on those who are chosen, otherwise they die,” Terry tells them.“You understand him?” Hank asks. Terry nods.“We need to make it lavender. Lavender is the key to the red door,” Zachary mixes to liquids together. “Not enough red, need more red.”“There is nothing red,” one of the doctors say.“The top of the red is best. Need 12 beats,” Zachary smiles at Terry.“Blood, you need blood?” Terry asks.“Twelve beats,” Zachary holds out a silver knife and his own hand.“You need 12 drops of blood?” Hank asks.“Beat, boom, boom, boom, boom,” Zachary tells them.“Heartbeats, he needs 12 heart beats of his own blood,” Terry tells them.“This would be so much easier if he wasn’t crazy,” Hank says.“Only he who has the vision to hear, can taste the future I can feel,” Zachary says as
“Okay guys, it’s 3am,” Terry looks at his watch. “We are well tipsy. Love you guys but I have a pregnant mate and a four month old at home.”“Yeah my Luna is carrying triplets. She is going to be pretty pissed when I get home,” Oliver laughs. “I’ll just give her some head and all is forgiven.”Hank laughs, “Is that all it takes to tame the beast?”Oliver flicks his tongue making Hank laugh and Terry look uneasy. “My sweet innocent sister,” Terry groans. “There is nothing innocent about her anymore,” Oliver winks. Hank laughs as they all stand and head back home.When they get in the packhouse they are quiet thinking their Luna’s are already asleep. Safe bet since it is 4am. “What is that light and noise?” Terry asks pointing to the kitchen.“Most likely the Omegas getting breakfast started,” Hank answers. “I wonder if they have bacon ready yet?”“Worth a look,” Oliver suggests. They make their way in and find a scene they did not expect. Nova is standing on top of the counter, J
Once Temperance released her daughter, they all marched over to where Marissa is bound, kneeling in front of the fire burning the rogue bodies.“You lead all of them to their deaths,” Nova says, pulling Marissa’s hair back, forcing Marissa to look her in the eye. “You thought I was weak. I guess throwing you over a patio wall wasn’t lesson enough.”“How did you overcome so many? We send 90 after you,” Marissa lets tears fall as she stares at Nova.“You thought I was weak and that is why I never trained, You thought I was helpless without my Alpha family or mate. You thought I was the easy target. But, you see, you don’t know me. If you did know me, you would know I am not now, nor have I ever been, weak. Only underestimated,” Nova smiles slightly. “And you miscalculated.”“I loved him before you,” Marissa whines. “I loved him without a bond telling me to.”“You could have had the perfect life with Rhys. You could have been happy. But now you over played your hand. Oliver never loved y
“He is a handsome boy!” Hank smiles, seeing his nephew on the screen. “Looks very Reynolds.”“Nice try, this boy is all Timberman,” Terry smiles proudly.“That black hair gives it away,” Catherine smiles at her brother.“You have brown hair,” Hank teases back.“Yeah, but Uncle Seb, Terry, and Nova all have black hair, like my sweet little boy,” Catherine kisses the top of her son’s head. “I can’t think of a name. Got any ideas?”“I’m not giving you my top choices, they are mine,” Hank smiles.“Jules?” Catherine asks.“I’m gonna stand by my man on this one,” Juliet smiles. “He is really handsome.”“Handsome?” Catherine looks up at Terry.“Yeah, he is handsome,” Terry stares at his son.“No, 'Handsome' as his name,” Catherine smiles.Terry squints at her. “Love of my life, my whole reason for being. No, that is not a good name.”Nova laughs.“I think he is so handsome there is only one name for him,” Oliver smiles. “Name him Oliver.”Everyone laughs.“What about Tom?” Terry asks.“Too p
“Every pack is on alert, she has been out there two weeks now,” Terry tells Catherine. “I want you to stay close to the Packhouse, please.”Catherine rolls her eyes, “I'm not in the condition to fight with you. But do you honestly think she will come here to hurt me?”“No, she is going after Nova,” Terry answers. “We all know she is going after Nova. But you are vulnerable. Nova would gladly lay her life down for you and our child.”Catherine considers and nods.“Sorry to interrupt,” Sebastian knocks on the office door. “I heard my daughter in law and grandchild need a bodyguard. I have come to volunteer. Cole is restless.”“Mom made you,” Terry rolls his eyes.“In a way. She is driving me crazy. Something is off and I need out of her way while she figures it out,” Sebastian smiles.“I thought you two figured things out together?” Catherine looks at him.Sebastian sits down. “Normally, yes. But whatever this is, its emotional, internal. She needs to figure this out herself. I am suppo
“Marissa, they are coming after you,” Kimberly tells her. “Lexington is trying to save you, but the other Alphas are voting soon. He won’t have a choice; our pack can’t fight everyone.”Marissa thinks, “Why aren’t they coming after you at all?”Kimberly swallows. “I am a Luna, out of respect, I am given some permissions.”“So, if I was a Luna, then they would leave me alone?” Marissa asks.“I don’t know. You actually poisoned the Luna of Reynolds. Hank is not so forgiving. He wants to punish you at Reynolds. Oliver is asking Justice get you first, but he might lose that battle,” Kimberly tells her, ringing her hands and shaking. “We need to prepare for you to be taken.”Marissa throws her head back laughing. “You give up so easily. Clearly you are not Luna material. At least I have a wolf. Isn’t a Luna’s first job to do what is in the best interest of the pack?”“Yes, that is why I am telling you; we need to prepare for you trial. We need to be ready with a defense,” Kimberly says. “W
Nova grabs Oliver’s arm to balance herself as he explains everything behind her closed office door.“So, I am not safe here,” Nova looks at him. “Oliver, you have to let me go home until this is over. I can defend myself, but I can’t train with these warriors. I can’t trust anyone. Until you get control of your pack, I need to leave.”“I will protect you. Running only shows the pack you are afraid. Don’t worry about your safety or the safety of Biczi Warriors. I will call Terry and explain everything. He can be on more solid watch. Nova, you are more important to me than my pack. I’ll let Terry come in here and kill them all before I let you be taken from me. Once the pack see what lies Marissa was spewing, they will find you are the Luna they asked for and one they can respect and love,” Oliver rambles off very quickly hoping to change her mind.Nova inhales deeply and takes his hand. “Okay, but I want you with me at all times now or I will be in this office with the door locked. I w