Troy’s POVTroy leaned over the bed and kissed Reese’s forehead as she slept. He left the suite and met Drake in the small foyer. He was still in his pajamas and he handed Troy a travel mug of coffee. “Let me know when you get there.”“Don’t let Reese eat alone in the dining hall. Amber’s been playing nice but just for in case,” Troy said.Drake nodded his head and grinned as Troy stepped into the elevator. “So, no kissing?”Troy chuckled and raised his middle finger as the doors slid closed. Two warriors waited for him by the front door of the packhouse and one opened the door of the SUV they’d be traveling in. Troy slid into the backseat and looked up at the large sliding doors on the balcony of his suite.There was no light on and he felt satisfied that he hadn’t woken Reese. She spent too much time in her lab and even Julian struggled to coax her out of it. She only left if Troy himself went to get her for lunch or dinner.They drove the two hours to the city in silence and stoppe
Reese’s POVReese and Drake sat in the kitchen of the Alpha Suite and stared at nothing in particular. Reese was still pissed off and it seemed so was Drake. They hadn’t heard from Troy and it was nearing dinner time so she walked to the fridge and took out a chilled bottle of wine.“I don’t want Julian as my Gamma anymore. I don’t care about his position or if he was born into it or whatever but I don’t want him near me,” Reese said.Drake stood up and took the bottle from her hands and proceeded to open it. “Don’t worry about that. Julian will be lucky if Troy lets him stay in the pack after that stunt.”“Anything from Troy?” Reese asked but she knew the answer to that already. Drake’s phone was on the counter and hadn’t made a peep in hours.Drake poured her a glass of wine and left it out on the counter. He had a feeling she was going to empty the whole thing. Reese gave him a brief smile and emptied the glass in one swallow. It was going to be a long day.“You should eat somethin
Troy’s POVTroy tilted his head upwards, letting the scalding water beat down on him. He was pissed off, so pissed off that if he’d let his wolf take over, they’d be picking Amber up in pieces. He’d woken up that morning, naked and in her bed.He could smell her scent all over him and even though his memories were fuzzy and everything seemed hazy, he knew he’d had sex with her. He could smell it in the air, smell it on her and in an instant he’d had her pinned down on the bed, choking the life out of her.He’d stopped just before he’d cracked her windpipe, fuming with rage. “I’ll fucking end you for this.”With that he’d stormed out of her suite only to find Drake in his room with Reese. He’d known why he was there, but he didn’t have to be happy about it. Amber had clearly drugged him and he needed Reese to hear him out.Amber had made him a cheater and now Reese hated him. He hated himself and he was surprised Drake hadn’t taken a swing at him. He toweled himself dry in the bathroom
Reese’s POVShe had promised herself she wouldn’t cry in front of him. She loathed his presence, loathed that she craved his presence. Asshole! She sat in her office and willed herself not to cry. He’d slept with Amber, his mate. She should’ve expected it, she should’ve known it would happen.Why was she so unlovable? She hated how much it hurt and how much his voice made her feel safe and warm. She wasn’t safe with him and she cursed the mark on her shoulder, cursed Troy and his stupid penis too.Her office door opened and she froze but sagged backwards in relief when it was Drake that stepped inside. “Luna Madden …”“Don’t fucking call me that!”Drake smiled and then straightened himself. “Luna Reese, Alpha Troy is waiting in the foyer for you. We’re ready to leave.”“You’re coming with us?” Reese was hopeful because she really didn’t want to be alone with Troy, anywhere.“You’re short a Gamma since Troy transferred him to Stone Link,” Drake said and chuckled.“What’s wrong with Sto
Bryan’s POVThe scent of blood filled his nostrils as he stood under the scalding water in his shower. Beta Willowby had put up a good fight but he was older now and no match for an Alpha, not a young one in shape like Bryan was.The stupid Beta had refused to tell him who Reese was supposed to marry. He’d smiled while blood dribbled down his chin and told Bryan to go fuck himself. His temper had flared and in a rage he’d shifted into his wolf and tore his throat out.He closed his eyes and wondered how Reese felt when the familial bonds snapped, one after the other. He would’ve preferred for her to have been in the pack, to run to him to heal her little broken heart. He would have distracted her with his cock, jammed tight down her throat.Bryan felt himself stiffen at that thought and he gripped his cock at the base with one hand. ‘Soon, little Reese, very soon,’ he thought to himself. His strokes became faster and faster as he pictured Reese on her knees, tears in her eyes and he c
Reese’s POVShe inadvertently squeezed Troy’s hand when the vehicles stopped in front of the Beta House. She had no idea how she was supposed to keep herself together. People stood on the porch but she knew their bodies weren’t there anymore.“You don’t have to do this right now, Reese.” Troy’s thumb rubbed circles into her hand and she looked down briefly.“I have to,” she whispered.“Okay, I’ll be with you every step of the way,” Troy said and she nodded her head. “Drake, speak to whoever’s in charge and find out what they know.”Troy opened his door but he kept a firm grip on Reese’s hand. Russo walked on Reese’s other side and she was glad now that he was there. He shielded her from view and spoke to the warriors on her behalf. Troy had only nodded his head at Russo, giving him the go-ahead to proceed.She walked into the house and inhaled sharply. She could smell their blood. Her body started to tremble and Russo looked at her over his shoulder. “Give me the word and I’ll get you
Troy’s POVTroy climbed out of the SUV and watched as Russo opened the other door for Reese. She was completely hidden by his bulk and Drake brought up the rear. He didn’t like being in White Moon territory, neutral alliance or not.“Alpha Bryan, thank you for receiving us into your territory,” Troy said and walked ahead towards where Bryan stood.“Alpha Troy, welcome to White Moon Pack, I just wish it was under better circumstances,” Bryan said and the two men shook hands.“I would like to see the reports from the investigation into what happened to Reese’s parents,” Troy said.“Of course. The Omegas have prepared rooms for all of you. I’m sure you’d like to freshen up before dinner,” Bryan said.“Thank you,” Troy replied.“Reese,” Bryan said and took a step towards her.Three growls made Bryan stop and look at each man in turn. Troy, Drake and Russo’s eyes were dark and Russo had an arm in front of Reese. Drake flanked one side and Troy had moved as well. Bryan was so shocked by thi
Bryan’s POVBryan stalked out of the Alpha suite, anger pulsing through his veins. Luna! She’d been gone for three weeks. How the fuck was she already married and to Alpha Troy of all people? He was so furious that he didn’t even register the footsteps behind him.In his office, he poured a generous amount of whiskey in a tumbler glass and emptied it. The door to his office closed behind him and he turned with dark eyes that blazed in anger. Michelle crossed her arms over her chest and glared at Bryan.“What was that back there? I thought you wanted to make Troy and his entourage feel welcome!” Michelle’s voice grated on his nerves and the angrier he got the harder his dick got as well.“I don’t have to explain myself to you!” Bryan’s voice was low and dangerous and Michelle knew that he could snap at any moment.“I don’t know what the hell’s going on but you couldn’t keep your eyes off his wife! He noticed, Bryan!”Bryan was in front of her in the blink of an eye, his hand curling ar