Finch’s POVI take a cold shower and try to get to sleep. But I just toss and turn for a bit.Duke- This is stupid!I go back to her room and open the door. I hear her talking to someone from the bathroom.I step out but stand by the cracked door. She shutters when they talk about having to play stepmother to the triplets. I get that, it is going to be crazy awkward. Will the boys expect me to reject her so they can have her? Am I seriously going to have to fight my own sons for my mate?She talks about running away. She sounds happy when they talk about hybrid babies and hiding from me.Duke- Hey, at least he knows we will come after her. Ariella will soon be Ariella Conrad!She finally starts to fall asleep, and I want to go inside and sleep next to her. I just want to be near her. Soon as I know she is asleep, and I peak in.He is also asleep on the phone next to her.I can’t help it. I don’t care that he is on the phone, I lay down next to her. I get it, it’s creepy, but there no
Ariella’s POVI hear my mate, my real mate declaring to his sons that he is accepting me. I’m being claimed. I can’t let Finch take their blame alone.Juliet- He is ours. All ours. He is totally in! I want him in us.Me- Can we just not have sex for one day?Juliet- Why?I push her away when I hear the boys start to yell. I walk in and take Finch’s hand. I am wanted. Finally, I am wanted.“Is this why we were able to sleep through the night?” Carter asks.“Yes, your Dad wouldn’t allow me to torture you,” I answer. Finch gives my hand a squeeze.“So, you were sleeping with the Warlock just to torture us,” Anderson narrows his eyes.“Oh, like you three weren’t planning on fucking every single female you could find,” I shoot back, just as angry.“We haven’t had a single female thanks to your daily torture,” Carter snarls.I smirk and Juliet pushes through to snark at them. “Maybe you three shouldn’t have rejected me. Imagine the sex we could have had.”“Actually, don’t,” Finch interrup
Finch’s POVI laugh at Anderson, thinking there is no way these boys are going to challenge me to the death. I can kill all three without breaking a sweat.Duke- Let’s do it, I mean it, let’s just end them.Me- Why are you like this? They are our pups.“I will not put Ariella through that type of challenge,” I tell them, shaking my head. “She has been through enough.”“Guys, if she wants her second chance, no matter who it is, we should just be thankful it means no more pain,” Finley tries.“Fin, you stand with us, or against us. You really want to see our mate with our father?” Anderson asks him.“It’s not that,” Finley huffs. “We did this, we caused her pain first. Yes, she was a total witch to cause us pain on purpose, but we did kind of ask for it.”“You wanted to fuck random girls too,” Carter yells at Finley.“I did, until I met Ariella. I wanted her, you guys forced me to reject her. I didn’t even attempt with anyone else. You two went around and screwed anything with a vagina,
Ari’s POVOnce Anderson leaves, Finch and I sit on the couch.“Nothing will hurt you,” Finch assures me.Juliet- KALE!I pull out my phone and call Kale.“Hey, you okay” Kale answers quickly.“Hey, are you?” I ask.“What?” He asks again. “I’m on the plane, they haven’t closed the door yet.”“So you are safe on the plane?” I ask with a sigh.“What is going on?” Kale demands.“Carter has threatened you and I. He won’t directly hurt you, but he may try indirectly.”“My father has been concerned as well. He set a protection charm over me,” Kale sighs. “I’ll be okay, Ari. You on the other hand need to watch your back. My father’s coven can’t protect a Royal.”“I will watch my back,” I smile.“She has me to protect her,” Finch says so Kale can hear him.“Then keep her safe,” Kale warns. “I will call you as soon as we land.”I end the call.“He is not with you anymore,” Finch pulls me close. “Carter won’t see him as a threat anymore.”“But he is a way to hurt me,” I tell him, leaning into hi
Finch’s POVAs soon as I know Ari is asleep and safe I have one destination. The cells.Duke- We get to kill him, right?Me- You think he did this?Duke- I don’t know.Not surprising, Anderson and Finley are already there.“Did you blow up the plane?” I ask Carter, using my Alpha Command. He may have Alpha blood, but he is not Alpha yet.“NO,” Carter answers. “I would have to make the pain stop. Do you have any idea what that girl put us through since June?”“Do you have any idea what she could have put you through last night?” I ask with raised eyebrows. “I wasn’t the one pumping the breaks, she was.”“Thanks, Dad,” Carter rolls his eyes.“Carter, Dad has a second chance, Ari has a second chance, maybe we get one too,” Finley offers. “But hurting Ari hurts Dad. I won’t do it.”Anderson looks in deep thought. He runs his hands through his hair pulling out the bun.“She and Dad mark each other, the pain stops, and we live our lives, and likely get our wolves back,” Anderson says. “I’m
Ari’s POVI always thought Alphas were overly possessive of their mates. But Finch is listening, asking questions and even laughing at stories about me and Kale.Me- Juliet, you there?Juliet- I am, sorry for being so quiet. My heart hurts too.Me- I’m sorry.Juliet- It’s hard right now, but I think we can do this. Duke and Finch will help.“I always thought that the steel drum thing was in movies,” I tell Finch, who is laughing so hard he can’t cut the lettuce. “So, when Kale’s Dad started playing them, I laughed and asked why?”Finch puts the knife down so he can come around the counter to hug me.“What did Kale say?” He is holding my waist.I give a fake pout. “He pulled out drumsticks and started playing too.”Finch laughs again and we start kissing.“I love you,” he whispers.“I love you, too,” I tell him, and we deepen our kiss.“Hey, bond not fully broken, we feel that,” Finley says, coming into the kitchen. “I thought there would be steaks.”Anderson follows and they both sit
Finch’s POV“If I have to wake up without you holding me in a death grip, then I don’t want to wake up,” Ari giggles as she tries to wiggle away.“Just stay here,” I grumble, holding on to her.“I have to pee!” She whines and strains against my arms.“Pee later, sleep now,” I tell her, holding her tight.She giggles again and tries to get out of my hands.“I’m going to pee the bed,” she cries, and I release her with a laugh.She comes back a few minutes later.“Feel better?” I ask, pulling her back close.“I will feel better when we can have sex,” She moans, snuggling into me.Now, I am very awake.“What did you say?” I ask, turning her around to see her face.Duke- She wants us! Take her!“I’m not a virgin. I enjoy sex and I am not ashamed to say that I do. I am sure with you it will be even better because of the sparks and tingles,” She looks up at me.“I’ll send the boys to the hospital right now if you want to get some personal loving in,” I smile and fight the urge to kiss her.S
Ari’s POVFinch is beside me. I can face them. I can do this. My parents love me but were completely manipulated. I will be okay.Juliet- We got this. It’s our parents. We can face them.Me- What if they hate Finch?Juliet- Then fuck them, who needs them?Me- Do we really want to disown our family?Juliet- Finch and, I dare say, the boys are our family. The goddess has brought us to a family, and they are ours.Me- They are ours. All four of them. I am stepmother to my former mates. I’m not okay.Juliet- Yes, you are. I promise. I know you inside and out. You are okay.Just then, my phone goes off.Melissa- I know you can’t see this but just know you are missed here on this earth. Your smile and friendship will outlive you.Oh, shit! Everyone thinks I was with Kale.I hop on the group text with Mellissa, Courtney, Andrea, Jacob, Carl and Lewis. Kale is on here too, but I can’t bring myself to erase it.ME- SORRY GUYS! I AM OKAY. I FOUND MY SECOND CHANCE MATE AND I AM WITH HIM. KALE WA
Five Months Later Juliet- Okay, so when do you want me to block the pain? Me- When I am pushing. Let me just deal with these contractions. Juliet- We are about to give birth to triplets, are you sure you want to feel labor? Me- I would rather feel labor than feel the pushing! Juliet- You are the boss this time. “Darlin, you are doing great!” Anderson is beside me with a cold cloth and is feeding me ice chips. “You got this, Luna,” Everly is here too. She gave birth to a healthy baby girl a week ago. Zoe and Claire are going to be the best sisters at Conrad. After fourteen hours of intense labor, Dr. Dixon finally says I can start to push. Juliet- I got your back! Juliet blocks the pain as I pass Baby A, the next ruler of the werewolf kingdom! “It’s a boy!” Dr. Dixon declares. “Bär,” I whisper, and his name is written on a band for his foot. Baby B is next. “It’s a girl!” Dr. Dixon holds up my daughter. “Rose,” I tell her, and Anderson kisses my head. I’m not a heartles
Carter’s POV “Hey, Fin, I’m gonna head back. I found what I was looking for,” I tell him and Everly as we walk back to his house from the meeting.“Oh, yeah?” Finley smiles at me.“Yeah,” I nod and get back in my car. I don’t call her. I don’t speed too much. Hell, I have no idea if she stayed and waited. Bolt- What was the giveaway.Me- I felt nothing. When I saw she was okay, I felt okay. I wasn’t relieved or anything.Bolt- I tried to explain it to you.Me- She really is the only one for me.Bolt- Finally saying the right thing.When I get back, the pack is happy to see me. But I only have eyes for one person.“Grandpa?” I ask him without saying too much.Grandpa actually smiles and nods up the stairs.I finally scent her in the nursery.“Hey,” I say, leaning against the doorway. Tina is rocking Romeo.“Hey. Did you see her?” Tina asks.I nod.“Are you….” Tina takes a deep breath. “Are you leaving us for her?”I smirk and shake my head. Tina inhales and starts crying.“
Ari’s POVDan is curled up in a ball, clearly needing medical attention but with the fire, it’s not coming anytime soon.I sit on the ground and watch him whimper in pain as the flames start to die down.Dan drags himself closer to the destroyed member and holds it like a teddy bear to his chest.I am actively trying not to laugh. He just lays there holding his chewed up dick and crying. Mourn the loss, asshole. You will never hurt another she-wolf again.Juliet- You are enjoying this a little too much.Me- Let’s talk about your inability to figure out guys are dangerous until we are in actual danger.Juliet- Hey, until Kale met Alicia, he was harmless. And until Dan went crazy, he was harmless.Me- What about Anderson? Can I trust him? Or is he just using me to put his line on the throne?Juliet- I can talk to Bear. Bear loves us and Bear will protect us from anything human Anderson could think to do to us. Not to mention, you just bit off a guy's dick. No male who hears this story i
Ari’s POV1 hour ago“I’m gonna run home,” I tell Everly. “I think I forgot my toothbrush.”“Okay, I’ll make sure the kids are in bed,” Everly smiles.I walk out of her front door, and by instinct, I lock it behind me.Juliet- Danger to the left.I’m about to go back inside, but can’t, so I swing and make contact with someone.Me- Everly, Attack!I hear the alarm go off as six hands grab me. I have to protect my pup. I comply and get in the van they are pushing me toward.“You will tell the gate guards to open up,” Dan’s voice cuts through the darkness.“Why?” I ask.“There is a bomb. If you don’t, I blow up your son, your ‘granddaughter’, and your friend,” he holds up a trigger.“The house is a bomb shelter. Everly would have moved everyone into the safe room by now. So, why would I comply any more than what I have?” I ask with a smirk.Dan cusses under his breath.“You think you are so smart? Wolfbane her,” Dan orders and someone comes at me with a needle.I kick the guy in the face
Anderson’s POV“Promise me, you and Monty will get to a saferoom if the pack is attacked,” I stand in front of Ari, holding her hands.“Me, Monty, and our pup will get to the saferoom,” Ari promises.“Our pup,” I can’t help but smile. I love being the fun uncle, but now I get to be a Father. No, a Dad. I can’t wait to be a Dad like I had.I dip her back and kiss her passionately.“I love you, Anderson,” she whispers as she stands back up.“I love you too. More than words can describe,” I tell her.“Okay, now you are going to the training camp first, catch them off guard and kill them,” Ari confirms my plan.“I will call you before we attack and right after,” I promise.“Be careful and make sure everyone gets some sleep on the way,” Ari tells us.“Stay safe,” I say, before getting on one of the 4 buses we are taking.I spend the drive making plans with Carter, Finley and Grandpa. He will hold down the packhouse while the Conrad Triplets handle business.After the plans are set, I get a
Finley’s POVBanjo- Carter is upstairs.I continue to talk to Everly as I walk up to Carter with Peter and Jack behind me.“I love you, Baby. See you in three days,” I tell her as I walk in the office behind Grandpa.“Rubbing it in?” Carter asks.“Sure, if that is the way you see it,” I tell him. “We are here. We have two teams scouting now, Recon 3 reports scents and they are tracking.”“Thanks for coming,” Carter says, sitting in his chair. “Anderson called me again. I didn’t answer.”“You should try answering,” I offer.Carter looks at Grandpa.“He is not wrong. Anderson and Ari have done nothing wrong. Tina and the Omegas dressing like strippers is wrong,” Grandpa raises his eyebrows.“What?” Carter asks, before pushing past us.We all stand in his office and wait.“How are you boys doing?” Grandpa asks Peter and Jack.“Good,” Jack smiles.“Any pups yet?” Grandpa jokes.“Not for lack of trying,” Peter jokes.Grandpa laughs a full belly laugh.“Keep trying, boys,” Grandpa encourage
Finley’s POVBanjo- Our mate is so beautiful.Me- Yeah, man, you chose good.Banjo- You too man.“Be careful and come home to me and your pups,” Everly tells me, pulling me in for one more kiss.“I have to go next door and say goodbye to Anderson, then we leave. I will be home in three days,” I promise her. “Please be safe yourself.”Everly laughs.“There is not a werewolf dumb enough to mess with me,” She winks, and we share one more kiss before I leave through our back door to Anderson’s backdoor.“Fucking gross, again?” I whine, seeing Anderson’s bare ass through the door. It’s moving this time.OH, Shit! There is moaning and I see Ari’s hands. I turn around quickly and just send a mindlink.Me- Hey, Bro, I’m gone. Enjoy.No reply. I didn’t expect one.“All good, Fin?” Peter asks as I sprint to the SUV.“Just go. I need to burn an image out of my eyes,” I shake all over, hoping to forget the thrusting and the nails down the back. Eww, gross, nope, not going to thinking about it.Ba
Ari’s POVWhen I wake up, Anderson is working at his desk with Monty in his lap.The phone rings and Anderson answers.“Conrad Packhouse, Alpha Anderson,” He answers.“Yes, Alpha Zelle, thank you for calling me back……Yes, he made the threats today…….I know my Luna and he were dating………That doesn’t justify the threat to the Young Alpha……...Of course I can keep him safe………. If you aren’t going to take this seriously, I will involve the council……. Need I remind you he is the nephew of the Werewolf King. I am sure one call to King Caleb with the proof I have, and everyone will be singing a different tune………I thought you would see reason……. I will be informing my Luna; I can’t keep this from her.”He sees I’m awake and winks. I sit up and watch him.“I believe that is a wise decision. Since it was Hunter who brought it to my attention, I don’t see why he should have to leave……That is all we want as well……Thank you, Alpha.”“Dan making threats against Monty?” I ask as I stretch.“Juliet goi
Anderson’s POV“Darlin, you feel so good,” I pant as Ari rides me in my office chair.“You like this?” Ari asks. She doesn’t let me answer, instead she captures my lips to soften her moans as she clenches and releases on top of me.I thrust up a few times and I’m spent.She stays sitting on me while we kiss and tease each other.There is a knock on the door, so we break apart. I do up my pants while she opens the window, after adjusting her dress. She sits back in my lap before I call for whomever to come in.“Hello, big Bro,” Finley walks in and doubles over in laughter. “A human could smell what you two have been up to. Remember, these offices are not soundproofed. But the bathrooms are. Just FYI.”“Alpha and Luna had fun,” Everly teases too, coming in.“Is everyone coming in?” I ask, holding Ari tight.“Yeah, Turk and Romana were in the bathroom. They need a second,” Finley jokes and pulls Everly to his lap. She giggles and snuggles into him. “We had our bathroom break just before