Ari’s POV“Hey,” Finch smiles at me from the couch. He hasn’t come to bed in over a week.Juliet- He needs us. I lay down with him on the couch and we hold each other.“You need real sleep,” I tell him.“I can’t sleep until I know Anderson is okay,” he mumbles.Juliet- Something is off. Duke is not worried about the boys he is worried about Finch’s lack of sleep.“If there is a battle, you will be useless,” I tell him. “Come to bed. You will hold me, and my scent will help you sleep.”He seems to finally give in, and I pull him to the bed.It’s been a hard week.No sign of Alicia, Carter, or Anderson. Finley can feel his brothers are alive, but not where they are. Dad decided not to declare Alicia an enemy. Instead, he asked any Alpha who found her to detain her for the Royal Guard, so that she can have a private reprimand as befitting her status as a Princess. After all, if you don’t count the years of abuse she did to me, Alicia hasn’t been convicted of any crime.Dad did decide to
Finch’s POV“Finch,” Ari is shaking me a minute after I fall asleep.“Sweetheart, didn’t you tell me to sleep?” I groan and try to pull her into a cuddle.“They found Anderson, he is 6 hours from home, but they found him and are bringing him here,” she smiles at me.I kiss her and jump from the bed. I go toward Finley’s room, but Ari pulls me back.“He has company, leave him alone,” she tells me. “We are setting up a video call for us and Anderson.”She pulls me to the office.Duke- Can we be with our mate now?Me- Can we wait until the boys are home?Duke- I want my mate.I can feel him sulking. He has not been helpful this week at all. He has actually been fighting me as I coordinate the search. All he wants is to bed Ari. I have actually been sleeping on the sofa to keep him from taking over.“Hey, you okay?” Ari asks. “You seem far away.”“I’m having a small issue with Duke,” I tell her as she closes the office door.“I think Juliet understands,” Ari kisses my lips but pulls away
Finch’s POVAnderson leads us until we can smell them.“They are over this ridge. Dad, I’m ready, I want to fight,” Anderson tells me.I look to Ari, who nods. I nod and tell him, Peter and Jack.“Fan out and surround the place,” I give the order.We scan the area and take out any guards we cross.When Peter mindlinks that we have them surrounded. Ari and I start to walk toward the cabin.Alicia comes out and looks at us.“So, the Narc got away and straight to his Daddy,” Alicia rolls her eyes. “Come for your other son?”Duke- Oh, Juliet is too excited.“Let Carter go,” Ari tells Alicia.“Or what, Bitch?”Duke- No one call our mate a bitch.Me- We promised them this fight.I mindlink my troops to each throw a rock at the cabin. I move Ari to the front of me in case someone’s aim is off. But all the rocks sail over our heads and hit the cabin.Alicia jumps as the rain of rocks falls.“Or those rocks become something more real, like shifted wolves,” Ari answers.“Carter marked me, he is
DUKE’S POVFinch- You ready, buddy?Me- It’s Christmas Eve, I have been waiting and waiting. Either let me out, or I'll force my way out.Finch- Okay, okay, have fun, buddy. I’m putting up a wall.Me- Why?Finch- Unlike my wolf, I’m not a prev.Me- I’m not a prev, but I like the feeling mate gives us.Finch- Yeah, I’m not for secondhand orgasms.The wall goes up and I don’t care. Ariella is standing naked in front of me. I like her and I would mate with her human form but that is a little weird. Okay, that is a lot weird.She smiles and transforms into my mate. The most beautiful wolf on four paws.“They are finally letting us out,” Juliet swishes her tail as she looks at me. “Ari put a wall up. But I don’t know how long she will stay silent.”“We should mate before they take back over,” I growl a little, hoping she will just let me mount her already.“I’m okay with that,” Juliet turns around.As I am about to mount her to complete the mating process and finally enjoy my mate, she runs
Ari’s POV “Merry Christmas,” Finch whispers in my ear as we start to wake up.“How the hell are you awake before me?” I ask with a small groan. Juliet-Sorry Duke and I kept you both up so late. Me-I am not talking to you.Juliet-I am apologizing. Me-You shifted in the snow a mile from our clothes. “Duke is apologizing,” Finch tells me nipping at my ear and kissing my neck. “Juliet too, but I’m not talking to her,” I turn over and face him. “After our adventure last night how are you awake?“It’s a special day, Our First Christmas,” He kisses my mark and holds me close to him.“Happy Christmas,” I tell him. He chuckles not used to the normal expression we use at home. We start kissing and I have an idea. “I’ve been very naughty Daddy. Will you punish me?” I ask with a pout. Finch lets out a little growl. “I bet you have been rather naughty,” Finch gets off me and out of the bed. “Say nothing. Kneel on the bed with your hands behind you back.”I do as instructed and downcast
Air’s POV“Let’s race to see who gets ready faster,” I tease him and run into my closet. When I come out dressed for the day, he is putting on a polo and smirking. “My Perfect Luna even gets dressed faster than me,” He pulls me in for a kiss. “Youth has it advantages,” I tease back deepening the kiss.We make it to the den and his mom is busy setting up piles of gifts for the boys. I remember waking up on Christmas and there were piles for Caleb and Alicia, then a few things for me. “Just move that pile, she is a mated girl why should she care about gifts anymore,” I hear her say and his Dad starts moving a fourth pile. “Stop,” Finch orders making both his parents straighten and look at us. “Those are Ari’s gifts and I don’t care her mated status, you will not move them.”I look over and there is a mountain of things. “Who are those from?” I ask. “Caleb, your parents, the boys bought one each, Kale’s parents sent a couple, and of course me,” Finch explains with small pecks on m
Finch’s POVDuke- Kill.Me- Our mother?Duke- Roseline’s broach. Roseline’s birthstones. The suggestion of the damn cufflinks. KILL HER!Me- Ari seems to not know.Duke- You are the dumbest human. She is being gracious!“Mother, may I speak to you in the hallway, please,” I order, not ask.Duke- Look at the boys!Me- They are heartbroken.Duke- Their grandmother ruined a great Christmas. “Is there a problem, Finch?” Mom asks with an innocent smirk.“You are a bitch,” I say directly. “And what is worse is you know it and are doing it on purpose.”Duke- Atta BOY!“She doesn’t get it. Her little brain is so filled with cobwebs she will never get it,” Mom actually waves her hand in my face.“Cobwebs? Did you see the boys opening their gifts from us? She picked out individual gifts for each one based on knowing them,” I remind her.“How does she know the boys so well? Could it be that she is actually in love with them?” Mom asks with raised eyebrows.“You don’t know this, but the boys
Ari’s POVJuliet- You ready to talk to me now?Me- You are a total Bitch.Juliet- I own it, but I am sorry.Me- At least you are sorry.“Hey, you with us?” Finley asks as I start to clear the plates.“I’m here, sorry,” I smile and stand to clear.“Oh, no,” Finch takes the plates from me. “You and Romana cooked; we shall clean.”I am shocked when Turk and the triplets follow his lead without complaint.“I like this deal,” Romona sits back and takes a long swig of her beer.“I guess I won’t complain,” I shrug and reach for Finch’s beer to finish it.Juliet- Nope!Me- Why? It’s just beer?Juliet- Don’t drink that.Me- Why?Juliet- Don’t be stupid.My heart skips a beat and I put the beer bottle down.I look at Romana, who looks confused. I guess I have a stupid look on my face.Me- Really? Like, no lie.Juliet- Your scent should start to shift in the next couple of days. But yeah, you are having an Alpha Heir.I jump up from the table.“What is it?” Romana asks me.“I can’t tell you unti
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