Ari’s POVThe walk to the command center was silent. Finch kept my hand in his, rubbing circles on the back of my hand. The packhouse was on high alert, several packmembers sighed in relief to see me.Juliet- I think we scared everyone pretty bad.Me- Did everyone know about the danger but me?Juliet- More like when the pack alert went out that the Luna was missing everyone freaked out.Me- I need to apologize to everyone at dinner.“Hey, tonight at dinner I want to apologize to the pack for scaring everyone. Can you make sure everyone is there?” I ask Finch.He mindlinks.“Yes,” he tells me.I mindlink the kitchen and ask if they can change to spaghetti tonight with bread and salad. Easy to feed everyone.The cooks were happy to make the change.“Thank you, Babe,” I tell him and kiss his cheek.“Are you crazy?’ Anderson thunders toward me and wraps me in a hug, lifting me off the ground. “What the fuck were you thinking?”“Anderson, put her down,” Finch tells him.“Shut up for a minu
Finch’s POVI see the panic on Ari’s face as she sees the images.“One of the letters was found while he was with us,” I tell her. “It’s not Kale.”Ari starts to breath heavily.Duke- She and Juliet are destressed. They don’t believe you.“Sweetheart, look at me,” I tell her, trying to calm her. I rub her arms and help her sit down. “Look at me.”“Finch, I know him better than you do. I know his body, his movements, his hair. His scent has been altered. I’m telling you, that is Kale.”Duke- Juliet is convinced as well. She is crying in pain and betrayal.“Sweetheart,” I say, still rubbing her arms. “He was standing there watching you ride Clink. He stayed there the whole time. The note was found while Melissa was riding. He was there. There is no way for him to write about what you were wearing or riding Clink. It could not have been him.”Ari is breathing heavy.“It’s Kale. He has magic. He could have planted the notes in Alicia’s handwriting. While still standing right next to us,”
Ari’s POVWe are walking to the dorms to arrest Kale. I am walking next to Finch, and we are flanked by the triplets and Everly. Behind them, Peter’s handpicked team of thirty.“You okay?” Anderson asks in hushed tones.“Anderson, don’t,” I tell him, shaking my head.Juliet- I am so foolish. I’m sorry for failing you.Me- You didn’t fail me. We were tricked. That makes us normal, not foolish.Juliet- I feel foolish.Me- Me too, but I won’t let that feeling take over.Juliet- I wish my pride hurt less.Me- I do too, but we are made of stronger stuff. You have to pull yourself up now, Juliet. Romeo and I need you.Juliet- Low blow.Me- Whatever works.“Ari, what the hell?” Melissa asks, seeing the large guard we brought with us.“Long story. Call Lewis,” I tell her, and she runs off.Kale is sitting in the common room with Carl and Jacob.“What happened?” Carl asks, standing up.Juliet- We don’t have time.“Call Lewis,” I say as Kale stands up. “How could you?”“What?” Kale feigns ignora
Finch’s POV"Let’s go pack your stuff,” Anderson tells Kale.“Is he safe?” I ask.“We are under Royal Command not to hurt him,” Carter rolls his eyes. “So, Jack should come too.”Jack smirks and follows the boys and Kale. Finley is on the detail with Ari, but Anderson and Carter can at least defend themselves, right?I jog over to where Ari is being comforted by her detail.“Hey, Sweetheart, can you release the boys from their command to not hurt Kale?” I ask her.She looks at me with blinking eyes.“Yes,” She whimpers. “I, Ariella Zillard, Princess of the Royal Wolfpack, release Anderson Conrad, Carter Conrad and Finley Conrad from the command to not hurt Kale.”Suddenly, Finley smirks.“Everly, I love you, but I need just a little revenge. Please?” Finley asks, pouting at his mate.“Don’t kill him,” Everly points her finger at him.“Death, no; pain, oh yes,” Finley kisses Everly and runs, actually, runs away.“I hope they do kill him,” Ari let’s out.“No, you don’t,” I tell her.Duk
Finch’s POV“Cooper,” Finley offers as we sit on a private plane to Germany.“Lexington, we can call him Lex,” Carter offers.“Montgomery,” I offer.Duke- She hates them all.Ariella is shaking her head at every suggestion.We have been at this for 5 weeks and she has shot every name down. Nothing is working.“I’m just gonna grab an internet list of last names and start reading,” Anderson rolls his eyes.Ari closes her eyes and leans back.Duke- It’s a simple question, asshole, so ask already.“Talk to me, Sweetheart. What is going on in your head?” I ask.“You and Roseline made the decision to name your sons last names. Never once have you asked me how I feel about continuing that idea,” She answers me in a low voice.Duke- And you are wearing the cufflinks again.Me- She hasn’t asked me not to.Duke- She shouldn’t have to ask, asshole.Me- Stop calling me that.Duke- Stop being one.“Fair,” Everly says, taking us all by surprise.“Baby,” Finley looks at her shocked.“Well, you and I
Ari’s POVJuliet-Can we get Finch to our room?Me-We have to greet our parents. Juliet-I don’t care. I want mate. “Welcome!” Mother calls loudly. “Your dress arrived we have so much to do. We better get started.”“Tiffany she is pregnant please don’t run her down too much,” Finch warns her. “Don’t worry. I just need to tax her brain,” Mother pulls me away as the car with Finch’s parents pulls up. His parents flew commercial. Why? They wanted to. Riding in a plane with me was so disgusting to Dove. Oh look she is even wearing black. Juliet-I hate her. Can we just behead her when we do Alicia?Me-Don’t give me ideas. Juliet-I’m giving Duke ideas. He is not disagreeing. Me-You have Duke so horny he would agree to anything. Including killing his own mother. Juliet-She is giving up plenty of reason. “Mom what the hell?” I hear Finch ask her. “I’m in mourning Finch. I miss Roseline. How can you move on so easily?” Dove whines. “Ari is perfect for me. Give her half a chance and yo
Ari’s POVDove’s tears didn’t change what Ren had told her, he meant it. Dinner was silent and cold. “No you two can’t share a room tonight,” Mom teases Finch and I. “We made up a special room for Finch.”Juliet-Oh Mother has gone insane! That explains everything. She is crazy. She finally broke. I blame Father. I laugh at both Juliet and Mom. “You can’t be serious Mom,” I hold to Finch. “I’m not sure I could sleep without her,” Finch laughs. Juliet-We know what our man wants. I think we should let him dom us on last time as his girlfriend before we become a wife. “Mother, this 2024, no one does that old wives tale anymore,” I joke. “I’m not letting her go,” Finch holds me and I snuggle into him. Mother chuckles. “Fine, I lose.”We all head to bed and I wink at Finch. “Duke is already sharing images that Juliet is sending,” Finch tells me as we enter my childhood room. He looks around and his face drops. “It’s okay,” I tell him. “Look a King Size bed.” I point to the only
Finch’s POVAfter all the drama yesterday I just wanted to hold Ari until the whole world fades away. But this morning she is kissing my neck and chest. “Good morning,” she whispers before kissing my mark. I groan and reach between us to feel she is soaked. I rub my erection with her wettness before guiding myself into her. We are on our sides and her leg is drapped over my hip. We move together while our lips fight for dominance. I roll over slightly keeping my weight off her baby bump. “Finch,” Ari moans as I thrust in and out at the same rhythm as her hips. “Happy Wedding Day, Sweetheart,” I tell her as she cums loudly. I pull up and roll to her back side. I enter her from behind and hold her close. She bends perfectly to take all of me and she feels so good. I hold her hip and thrust. We both moan and our skin slaps together. Ari cums again screaming. I let out a deep moan as I empty inside of her. We snuggle for a few minutes before getting up and showering. This shower i
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