Third person POV6 hours earlier -Before going up to Finns room to help him with getting ready Esme was visiting Jaxon's mom to talk to her about been a Luna and how she felt and that Jaxon had mentioned it to her but she wasn't sure what she had to do."Oh honey you're a born natural on caring for people and doing tasks as well and it will all come to you once you start classes. Do you want to become Luna?""I do. But what if I mess it up. I'm not ruining a picture here it's a whole pack" Esme tells her while drinking her tea. She's a worrier because of all that's happened before and she doesn't want to make a single mistake that could cost Jaxon his pack."Oh darling. You're going to do great. When I first hear I was a Luna I threw up. The exhaustion never went away it only increased but over time i got better at it. I knew what was at stake there and I worried like what you are doing now but Jacob believed in me the same way my boy believes in you"Robyn tried to comfort Esme whil
Finley's POVTonight has been great. I've noticed Esme sitting nearer to a corner but this is a huge thing for her that I knew she would feel a little uncomfortable with hundreds of people gathering for tonight.It's 8:30 and it's already dark outside because it's November time and I have had people coming up to me and asking me questions and it's been nice."Are you ready" Jacob says to me while patting my back. Robyn has been with my sister most of today, she didn't say why she said that Esme wanted to tell me tomorrow."I'm good. Im ready I think""Good because Jaxon is about to get up there and will be waiting for you. You've got this son. Do me proud""I will. Thankyou sir""Please just Jacob lad. Your family" I don't shot my emotions but I show my gratitude towards them and Alpha Jaxon and his beta and gamma for all they have done for us so far."As most of you know" Jaxon begins with."Finley can you come up here please" he says while looking my way. He knows when to remain pro
Esme's POVTonight has been amazing! My brother is officially a new pack member to Midnight pack which I'm proud to have witnessed.And the fact that he has now officially asked Naomi to be his mate was amazing. He is finally prioritising his life and I'm so happy he is!"You look...just wow" tonight princess. Comes Jaxon's voice behind me."Thank you! You look handsome yourself. I'm one lucky girl I will say""I'm the lucky one here" he says while walking behind me. I can feel his gaze on me I quickly turn my head and his eyes finally lift up from my bum."Are you okay?" He asks me while holding my waist."Yeah I'm okay just can't wait to get a shower and then I'm my comfy clothes" I tell him back."After your shower and you're in comfy clothes do you want to come to my room? Out the vampire diaries on if you like as we don't have to get up tomorrow with it been a Saturday""I'd like that. Yes please"Half an hour later I've showered and I'm in my comfy clothes and I'm walking toward
Dylan's POVIt's been nearly a week since I tried to get Esme and Finley back to our pack. Alpha Hayes won't have any of it and since them my mother won't even speak to me."Baby we need to discuss my Luna ceremony" Adeline says while approaching my desk. She's good for one thing right now and it's a good fuck! There's no feelings on my side of the story but she's obsessed with becoming Luna."Why are you so determined to become Luna Adeline" I ask without showing a care of my annoyance."Oh baby don't be like that. We have spoken about it""No. you spoke about it. I listened to you go on and on about it for days. "Some times she just needs a kick up her arse for her to get the message."Fine. Well some mail come for you this morning"I open the mail which is an invitation and an announcement for Alpha Jaxon's Luna ceremony 2 Saturday's from yesterday."What is it" Adeline's nosiness asks."It's an invitation to Alpha Jaxons residence for his Luna ceremony in 14 days."See. He quite
Esme's POV2 weeks have flown by really fast. I've gone from a size 4 pair of jeans to finally fitting perfectly in a size 6, me and Finley often shift at night or early in the morning and go for a run which is great. We've both been with our mates a lot of the time so this is our time to spend together.Tonight is my Luna ceremony and I can't wait!! I've started to get a little better with going out on my own and I have now started talking with people. When Jaxon said they all love me already I didn't believe him. But after seeing everyone and talking with them or messing with kids out side and pushing the kids on swings or going to play hide and seek I notice that I have started to grow a soft spot for everyone here. And I can't wait to be their Luna. I have been attending class for the last 2 weeks just to get use to doing it and I have already learn so much. The duties I will have towards the pack and the duty of care I hold against everyone here and also Jaxon."You ready for ton
Robyn's POVWe have spent the last few weeks preparing Esme for her Luna ceremony a long with training and getting her used to classes, she's exhausted but she now has a few days off so she can spend time with Jaxon and everyone in the family and pack. We are hosting a huge pack BBQ tomorrow with it been Sunday and I can't wait. She deserves this and I'm so proud of her.When Jax had asked us not to approach her both me and his dad was quick to ask why. He explained that she wanted closure to separate her past life to her former life and she had my up most respect and support on every bitch of that choice.Me and Jacob stayed close by near her family and I will say...they don't care about them which angered me most. Their former alpha was ready to pounce on her the moment she set him straight the first time, but her emotions and her anger got the better of the situation and she handled it I'd say very well.When she first came to our pack she was fragile and she refused any kind of he
Jaxon's POVWe're just finishing up one main part of a deal with another pack when my head starts banging. It doesn't feel like a headache but it's enough to make Blaze shake back in fear. A wolf who never cowers back."Jaxon man are you alright""My head. It's banging louder and louder"My office door swings open and a flustered Fin and mom are running shouting for me. I manage to stand up but I hurts again."What's wrong sweetheart""My head. It's banging I don't understand what's going on mom""Well could it have anything to do with why you two have rushed in here" Charlie says."Look it's Esme. You need to come...now!"I run out of my office and I'm on my way to my room when I hear her screaming. My head starts hurting again and i realise it's nightmares. She's having nightmares again. I rush in to my room shouting for her to wake up."Esme baby it's me...wake up baby"Finley is quick too get too her as well as he's trying to talk to her."Why have these started again" I ask more
Esme's POVSunday afternoon went smoothly after everything that had happened. I didn't manage to eat much as I felt queasy but I put it down to the stress.I sat and laughed with everyone the best I could but I didn't know what else to say or do I just wanted to curl up in bed with Jax and Sleep.After the BBW we called it an early night and laid in bed watching the vampire diaries all night before sleep finally took us both.The next day Robyn had told Jaxon that we were going to have a girlie morning shopping and he gave me his black card so I could go shopping. I didn't want to use it I tried to hand it back but Robyn told me to make the most of it.We got to a hospital outside of the pack as if we went to the pack doctor then he would surely find out and I wanted to give it to him on Christmas Eve as a surprise. Not even my brother knows yet and I'm so scared for people to know.After waiting for a while I was finally called in and she took a quick pee sample and clarified that I
Millie's POVI didn't want to lay in bed all evening, but as time went by and my music playlist kept going, I lay in bed feeling defeated, like I usually did whenever I couldn't perfect something or when one of the mean girls would corner me and I couldn't handle it.My phone is on Do Not Disturb, and I'm sure my sister will be sending out a search party at this point and I don't blame her. I've avoided her calls and my mother's calls all evening because I feel like a total idiot for ever thinking someone like Kai would want to be with someone like me.My music is playing loudly so I don't have to listen to Natalia knocking on my door. Only, when I finally open my tear-streaked eyes, Kai is standing at my bedroom door with a worried and angry look on his face.When I got home earlier I made quick work of looking him up and sure enough, he is the CEO of a fair few restaurants and hotel chains and I understand he can't exactly claim to be an Alpha to a pack of wolves but I found myself
Kai's POVAt 3:40, when I was expecting Millie to turn up, I called her, but it went straight to voicemail. I don't worry too much about it because LA traffic can be a nightmare at this time in the afternoon, but I do drop her a message instead.Kai: Just let me know when you have arrived and I will come and meet you. I send the text, and it says delivered, but as the minutes tick by and my nerves begin to put me on edge, I send another message. Kai: Got some nice plans for the evening. When the meeting is done we can get the night started.Again, the text is sent as delivered so I know she is getting them but she doesn't read them. "Sir?""Yes?" I say looking up to find Cassidy standing in the doorway. She's one of those women who lives on daddy's money but doesn't like to do her job without being fired every damn minute of the day. Pushing her arms together to show me her cleavage which doesn't work because I would rather not look at her in that way so I keep my eyes trained on h
Millie's POVAt 3:30 on the dot I pulled into the carpark, Kai told me to pull into.Pulling my phone out of my pocket, I texted my sister to let her know I was fine and asked her to stop ringing me every five minutes.Walking into the building, I manage to get through the reception area and straight up to Kai's floor. I'm only wearing skinny jeans paired with calf-high winter boots and a long top with a cardigan, and I feel comfy and snug. This is what it feels like nearing November weather: not too cold but not too hot either, but in the late afternoon and evenings, it does get really cold here."Hello. May I help you?" the pretty woman behind the desk asks. I don't know what my facial expression is doing, I think I'm smiling but my body is as straight and tense as a metal pole pipe."Hi, I'm looking for Kai?""Appointment?" she clips at me. Her work attitude throws me back a little. He knew I was coming here so surely she should be alright with me heading straight through to wherev
Kai's POVFor the last few weeks, I have been travelling down to the UCLA campus to meet Millie after her lessons.She passed all of her exams at the end of last semester and the more I get to know her the better I feel.She was hesitant to get to know me at first before I showed up here and took her for breakfast after her morning practice.I also found out that she has a good trust fund but she doesn't use it, she prefers to work at the local diner on evenings and weekends and I respect a woman who doesn't want to rely on her family for money.My phone rings in my pocket as I'm walking towards Millie's practice."Rhodes," I say into the phone. I don't usually answer like this but when one of the office's phones for something then I do."Good morning Mr Rhodes it's Hallie" Hallie is my soon-to-be-fired secretary. Don't get me wrong I'm sure she does a brilliant job of her actual work but all I see is her trying to flirt and get in my pants at work."Yes?" I say as I come to a stop.
Millie's POVThe music echoes around the room. The thrill of skating to a good song makes everything feel much calmer to me. Everything I have exceeded is because I have given it my all, and I am proud of myself for getting this far."Mills, You're getting there with your axel but you need to push yourself further. Before you do it, duck and twist your body to get the right angle you need" Coach Steven's says as she notes down my movements. She's been my coach for the last 3 years since Avery retired and started travelling with her husband."Yes coach" no say feeling the back of my neck hairs stand on end. My body is going crazy and Zia is going absolutely nuts in my head.I carry on focusing on my movements and what I can do to keep with the same routine as the song nears an end."I want you to keep practising your camel spin okay, your footing is perfect for it but you're pushing yourself to the highest level and it's going to cause you some pain if you keep doing it, Millie""Yes,
Kai's POVWhen I landed in LAX, I went straight for the car I had left there the day before. I should have gone straight home, but I decided to phone my Mom and see what I should do."Hi Baby, how did the deal go yesterday?"My mom is everything to us all. She may have stepped down from her Luna duties, but everyone still goes to her when they need something. I planned to not mention any of this until I got home, but I'm questioning whether or not I should go and see Millie.A fitting name for a Luna. It has a ring to it. I think to myself. I don't want to get my hopes up but I certainly don't want to waste another moment not meeting her."It went to shit ma. The Alpha has no clue what to do but that's not why I'm calling. I'm back in LA. Just about to leave the Airport actually and I need your advice" I say as I'm actually still sitting in the car park not moving. I need to know what to do. I'm a bloody Alpha and I haven't a clue how to approach this situation."Go on?" She says in h
Kai's POVI smell it again.I got a whiff of Vanilla mixed with something else in the airport but when I turned around I wasn't greeted by anyone else looking around. No one looking for me. It was really busy since it was the exact time most of the gates were opening and closing so I didn't manage to catch her scent for long but right now as I drive up the gates driveway to Midnight pack I can smell her scent once again.Pulling my car up as close as I can I step up to the door and knock.Patiently waiting for someone to open it.A little older woman opens the door and pulls me inside."Alpha...?" She asks as she scans a list and politely smiles at me. Most people fear me or they avoid eye contact but she's looking directly at me."Sorry, I'm sorry my bad love, I'm Magda, I work here and I'm instructed to have the Alpha's sent to their quarters""Sorry, hello Magda, it's Alpha Rhodes""Mr Rhodes. Please follow me" she says but I can't help the feeling of something going completely w
Kai's POVIt's usual business as always. I run a pack of 640 and a chain of hotels and restaurants all across the US so I haven't gotten much sleep. My sleeping schedule is lost on me these days and having the added stress is...shit. So far this last month has exhausted me and the last thing I want to be doing is branding a treaty with a pack that shows nothing to its name. Its value of commitment and leadership is meaningless if the Alpha prefers to play nasty instead of helping their own people achieve goals and respect boundaries. I've been in meetings all week and the last thing I want to do is to be at River Crafts Pack discussing more business with them."Mr Rhodes?""Yes? Sorry, I'm running low at the moment. What did you say?" I ask Alpha Kade."I was asking if you had thought more on the treaty. We've been good connections to each other packs for decades now and we have yet to form any sort of alliance"Meet Alpha Kade. Alpha Kade is one of the most stubborn yet not needed Al
Millie's POVDear Diary.Since my therapist told me to write in my journal every day I decided I may as well do it now that I'm sitting in the airport after being at my parent's house for the last few days.All in all, I've spent the last 5 days having my mom hugging me tightly, keeping an eye on me and feeding me because she assumes I'm underweight which is crazy.A diet in my line of career is much needed but my Mom assumes it's rubbish.Her Luna instincts are top notch that's for sure. She never could understand why I didn't want to stay in the pack house and work my way up like my sister did but I guess you had to have one child who needed emotional therapy and medication. That's me.My twin sister, Poppy, she's great. We are so alike and so different that talking and laughing at the same time became our biggest issue. We are too in tune with each other and I think that's what annoys our father the most.Alpha Jaxon Hayes.My dad.Best dad ever.I guess sitting in an airport liste