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
Jaxon's POV "NO FUCKING WAY" both Finn and dad say at the same time. Esme laughs out loud and my mom is smiling so brightly that I think Charlie and Hunter have become majority confused. "Charlie and Hunter can you go and see what Esme has gifted me for an early Christmas present" With curious faces on their faces they go to the box and Hunter Gasps so loudly I think his balls fell out. "YOUR PREGNANT!!" Finley says with a beaming smile on his face. He's quick to jump on Esme and give her to most biggest hug I have ever seen him do. They're both laughing and when they're done he lifts his head up to reveal the tears in his eyes. "Oh little brother don't cry!!" "5 minutes Es...." We all start laughing because they always say the older twin never lets the younger one forget about it and they're has been several times where she's reminded him of this which makes me laugh. My dad comes to give me a hug and to congratulate us on this big news! My brother and Hunter both pounce on E
Esme's POVBefore we officially call it a night me and Fin decided to go for a walk, now that I'm pregnant the doctors doesn't recommend that I shift as it can cause stress to my body."I can't believe I'm going to be an uncle Es! This is the best piece of news I have ever heard" Finn says while walking with me and gulping down a full can of cola."I told Robyn first, I needed to know and I needed someone who can relate you know I hope your not mad"I've been extremely emotional recently and I can kind of guess why now. I'm happy and excited but I'm super scared."Why would I mind? Knowing my big mouth I'd have gone and jumped on Jaxon and told him myself" he says while laughing and eating."Dude we just had pizza and you're still eating...are you pregnant?"He starts laughing at me in my face"What are you laughing at?" I ask him."Your funny looking face Es" I'm a little confused why he said that. It wasn't even funny.I don't give him a second before I turn around and begin to wal
Finley's POVIt's Christmas Day and I feel like shit. I didn't go to bed with Naomi last night I instead I told her I'd be spending a bit of time with my sister. After she had tried to shut us both out and push us away Jaxon managed to calm her down and get her in to bed, I asked him if I could stay with her for the night and he was more than happy to let me."Es" I speak softly."Please don't okay I won't explain anything anymore but just know..I don't blame you okay I don't hate you I made that choice to protect you because if I lost you it would have killed me more than what they did to me" she's telling me while sobbing.We're both laying on the bed and I turn her to me while hugging her. "I was actually going to say you look like shit" I say with tears in my eyes. She bursts out laughing and it's a sound I have come to hear often since been here"Well. Crying and messy hair and comfy clothes will do that to you, you know""Finn""Yeah?""I love you. And merry Christmas" she says
Jacob's POV (Jaxon's Father)Today's a big day for the whole pack. We have all been waiting for a few years for Jaxon to find his Mate and the packs New Luna so that Robyn can focus on the little things to do with the pack.And when he had planned to go the seasons Annual ball in September he never thought he would find his Mate there. And not only was she there but she was also abused by her Alpha, her former Alpha and many other of the packs members.When Jaxon Linked his mother to let her know he had found his mate but her brother was also coming we didn't expect to see her in the way we did see her.She was so under weight and so malnourished my heart went out to Jaxon. It was a difficult few weeks at the start as she never allowed anybody but Finley to help her and sometimes Robyn.Her family threw them out at such a young g age that even when he learnt how to fend for her self and her brother she was far to weak to do anything else and on top of having to do that she was a slave
** warning: this chapter is of loss, which viewers may not like. Blood, loss, anger and violence**Esme's POV"Will you do me the honours of marrying me and becoming my wife..?"I'm shocked I'm speechless. I try to talk but I instead end up crying more."Esme?""Yes..." I nod my head several times pulling him up and hugging him as tightly as I can."Yes. I'll marry you" I said with so much emotion running through me."SHE SAID YES" Jaxon shouts across the room. I did not expect this at all!The crowd erupts into a cheer and howls and laughter and soon the party is in full swing and I'm dancing with my Fiancé when I feel a tap on my shoulder. Finn is standing there waiting for me to hug him, I leap into his arms and he returns the hug and asks me if I would like to go for a walk.I agree and let Jaxon know."I'm just going to go for a walk with Finn. We won't be too long. I love you""Alright beautiful. Be careful and you make sure she's safe please Finley""Will do alpha"We head towa
Jaxon's POVIt's been 2 weeks since Esme got shot. 2 long and painful weeks. I haven't left her hospital bed since they allowed me to come in.Everyone has been coming in to the hospital room for weeks now and checking up and bringing me food so I have the strength to look after her when she finally wakes up because she will. She will wake up I have faith. I have to have faith that she will wake up. I say it like it's my mantra...Over and over again"Esme baby it's me. It's Jax. I think it's time for you to wake up now okay" I tell her."Finley's here. He keeps telling me all these weird stories you two use to share when you were kids and it sounds really weird. But I guess that's just who you are. My weird little wolf" I say quietly.It's been a further 7 hours and she's finally breathing for herself. And I can feel movement in her fingers. I look down and she's trying to move her fingers!"Finley go get a doctor" I tell him as quietly as I can."Baby girl. I'm here okay. Take your t
Jaxon's POV*** SLAP ***I have never raised my hand to a woman before and I didn't even know I what I had done until she started crying and backing away from me."Baby! Baby I am so sorry I didn't mean to do that please believe me"She stayed quiet. I tried to reach for her but she backed away in fear. From me.She runs past me and towards the door, I grab her but she lets go of me and screams for me to get out."Baby please I so sorry please believe me I'm so so sorry!""GET OUT! GET OUT AND DONT TOUCH ME AGAIN!!" She screams at me.I'm absolutely devastated at what I've just done I get out and she slams the door in my face. I hear ruffling and her walking around. I run downstairs to my mom and I'm instantly regretting what I am about to do."Hey sweetheart are you alright""Mom. I've just done something and I didn't mean too I swear I didn't mean to it was an accident""What have you done?" She asks while staring deeply in my eyes for answers."I slapped Esme"" YOU DID WHAT!""I d
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