Esme's POVToday has been so full of smiles and moments where id find myself excited and then crying and I could of sworn Reggie was trying to out cry me earlier."Esme everything's all set us now. Alls we are waiting for is you darling"I will say Robyn has been my family since I got here and the same goes with Jacob and Charlie. Alls me and Finley ever wanted was to feel loved and treated like apart of the family but since I haven't had that all my life I had to settle for the beatings and the neglect my old pack gave. There was no love, there was no respect oozing out of everyone's paws, if you was an omega you was better of dead, unless you proved useful to the Alpha which the previous Alpha often let on how he endured such high hopes for my body. The man creeped me out big time."I'm ready. Can you Have Jaxon sit at front for now if that's okay please. I don't want them assuming I need him every time I make a speech" not that I've ever done a speech in front of what feels like th
Jaxon's POVAfter getting the news that Esme is pregnant again my heart felt so full and happy. MyLife and soul giving me chance after chance to better myself and she's basically given me everything a man could only dream of.Over the last 9-10 months Esme has become more confident, has opened up more and more with people she plans to help throughout the pack on self care and how there's always room for growth and kindness. She's helped teach some of the younger pups how to politely ask for things, how to approach someone if they need something as well as providing that stability they want when coming into school and it melts my heart every single time I see her. I didn't know how to respond when she came to my life, she calls herself damaged goods and that she couldn't give me what I needed but she has. She didn't plaster it on banners or shout it out, she simply gave me the will to keep going and live. I spent 5 years Mateless and the moment I knew she was my mate, the moment I lai
Esme's POVIt's 12:30 on a Saturday afternoon. Me and Jaxon have spent the last week trying to plan an outdoors entertainment session for the people of our pack. We've managed to order medals and packs of little gifts for everyone taking part and have managed to settle for a Buffett tea for everyone out on the open field.Some games are for adults and out of 500 pack members for the adults there was 268 people who have signed on to join us and I couldn't be happier. The children, with there being 94 children , 65 have signed up to join. Apparently teenagers don't find it as cool to join in these kinds of things they prefer to sit back in the sun and play on their phones which isn't a big issue. There are still plenty of people here who are willing to do this for a good time and for a bit of a laugh on a Saturday afternoon.I'm starting to show a little more now and little lady is starting to kick which is absolutely brilliant unless it's at 3am and she leaves her foot in my ribs. Slig
Jaxons POV"Jaxon" comes my father's voice over the loudness of the day's activities. The hustle and bustle of everyone enjoying themselves is what we like to achieve every once in a while."What's up Dad"Over the last year, it's been a lot easier in the pack grounds, the workload became easier at the beginning of the year, and the training grounds added new grounds to allow more people to join and that is what everyone liked when changes happened. All of this meant we could host bigger groups for training and anyone could join as well the requests just kept piling in for further activities instead of the usual training we hosted and in some ways, I believe that doing activities like games day or a scavenger hunt for the kids and parents it builds the teamwork and the independence some people lack.Having Esme around has been nothing but pure bliss for me and the team since she gave birth she's always been weary of her looks, she didn't want to put certain clothes on because of her l
Esme's POVAs the first rays of sunlight peeked through the horizon, casting an ethereal glow over the sleepy town, our footsteps barely making a sound on the floor as me and Jax head on down stairs to get a cup of coffee before going to get Reggie up. We had Planned to stay inside today with how hot it was yesterday that we wanted to start planning for the wedding happening in a matter of 13 weeks. After the birth of our little girl and I can't wait.Robyn has agreed to help me plan for this as I haven't a clue what I'm doing and I couldn't be anymore grateful to her. Since stepping down as the Luna of our pack she has had much more time of her hands and she's been doing a lot of baking or helping some of the children with their homework when she thinks no ones watching her and it's so nice to see her happy.For Robyn, caring for people, it held a special significance. As the mate and wife of the packs old Alpha, Jacob and being the pack's former Luna, she has always had a bond with t
Third person POVJaxon and Esme had been spending a lot more time together recently, with work being on a steady rhythm and the pack not needing as much from them both they have managed to snag days as just the 3 of them without being called into an emergency. For years, this is the life both Esme and Jaxon have wanted. Love, Honesty, strength and stability this fantasy has been set in their minds ever since they were young teenagers. They met at a pack gathering, well they met at Esme's previous pack in her house it was suppose to be a gathering but thankfully Alpha Dylan from the waterside pack had rejected Esme not 5 hours earlier giving her the chance at a second chance of love. From the moment their eyes met Alpha Jaxon knew that Esme was his chance to find his happiness and he loved her the moment he laid eyes on her in her house. they knew they were meant to be together. He was the strong and handsome Alpha of the pack, while Esme was the beautiful pack member, both living diff
Esme's POV "so that's why Frankie and Max are here?" was all I could ask. How does somebody go from having a life of misery and pain to a life of good and happiness...just for it all to be broken back down to square one again! I can't be that person who subsides everything like I use to do! I won't be that person. I have made a life here and they can't seem to give me a break they had to get and get themselves killed by rogues and then leave us with the twins. The twins who enjoyed their life for years while mine was in shambles. They didn't know what was happening to us but they made it look as though we wasn't related when things got too tough for us.I never thought I would end up in this situation. Being the Luna of the Midnight pack was never in my plans as I was always cast aside and told I wasn't good enough, I wasn't strong enough and I would never make a great Leader. I always thought I would just be a regular member of the pack, living a shitty life with my brother by my si
Jaxon's POVBeing the Alpha of the Midnight pack it is my responsibility to ensure that all the pack members are emotionally fine, that they are physically healthy and are up to date with any checks they need. My pack is my family and I would do anything to protect them. But lately, I have been feeling helpless towards Esme and the feeling doesn't subside when she smiles because I know it's not a genuine smile. When Esme gave birth to our beautiful daughter, Delilah three weeks ago she has started to become a little distant towards everyone. Would often lock herself in our room and speak only when needed to and since then, she has been struggling to settle back in at the pack house or even her routine."Jaxon we have to do something she isn't herself and you know that" My dads the first to speak. Yes he's right but no I can't just assume this is what I think it is and make her talk.Esme and I were both ecstatic when we found out that we were going to be parents the first time and the
Kai's POVPerfect.Everything about her is perfect. Her hair splayed out on my pillows, her body curled into the duvet that's pressing against her chest and her soft, even breathing and light snores are the only sounds in my room right now."Alpha" "Yeah?"“We’ve got a lead on the rogue wolves that have been surrounding the outer perimeter of the pack”“Bring them in. Take them to the-”“Yes, Alpha. We will be in the dungeon when you are ready. Take your time”The one thing I hate about being an Alpha is this. Knowing that sometimes there are things that I cannot change or take a handle on the outside of my land. Put me in a board room full of sarcastic assholes any day. Place me in a room with maths problems and a shit ton of coffee by all means but I can't stand the not knowing of any situation. My men and warriors are nothing but great. They do their jobs and they get highly rewarded.Since being the Alpha of my pack, I have never encountered a rogue wolf. They tend to dodge a lo
Millie's POVHe kisses me like I have never been kissed before.You haven't been properly kissed before dumbass. And of course, my wolf has to interject the humiliation of my...would it be classed as a first or second kiss? Who cares right now? I'm currently kissing my mate who has yet to let me go since he started this.His bed is so soft that I wouldn't mind just staying here forever. I wouldn't mind just being in his company and thinking screw it to my achievements but I know that this is just because he's making me feel good right now. I don't want to sound insecure but I'm insecure. And needy right now. "Kai" I whisper as we watch some TV show that we aren't even watching. He's stroking my hair as I lay there all awkward and nervous because I want to be closer to him in ways that I have never been with anyone before. "Yeah?""How does it work?""How does what work Millie?" he asks. I can tell he's getting sleepy but even sleepy Kai is sexy. Good God."This? I'm still in college
Kai's POVTorture.It's absolute torture having her here.In my home.In my space.In my presence and not being able to hold her.I wanted her to invite me in, to have me then and there, to allow me to hold her and give her the love she needs from a mate.My room is spacious enough to be considered a small apartment. It has a fireplace and a small section for a sofa, perhaps, but I didn't want them. I just wanted the space for working out if I fancied it and to chill out—not more mess to clean when I made it."Fuck it" I mutter under my breath. I don't want to be away from her and I certainly don't want to have her here and think I don't want her here. I'm just truly glad my parents adored her.That's what makes them great. They are just so laid back that everyone loves them. My mother loves to do arts and bake and my father helps out with the grounds and training.To say I'm Alpha, and to say I'm the one people submit to, my father still holds an authoritative nature because it's in
Millie's POVThe drive to his pack house isn't far, and I'm glad he doesn't drive that far when he comes to see me, but my nerves have gotten the better of me right now. I can't sit still, and I can't feel much other than my anxiety.Reaching over to my hand, Kai locks his fingers with mine and runs his thumb over my knuckles in a loving, tender way. I didn't think a mate's touch, mated or not, could ever settle nerves and anxiety.Just the thought of being in his territory and his life this way makes me feel so out of sorts."Relax princess," he says and my heart swells with a weird fluttering feeling at the endearment.I'm in my 20's and I have never had sex. I have barely kissed anyone before and the one time I did was when I was 13 we played truth or dare and I kissed Sean Calloway in front of my sister who then threw a punch at Sean because he went and told everyone I was too frigid and boring."Sorry. I- I just haven't-""I know. I understand and if it's too much I can take you
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,