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
Esme's POVIt's been 4 weeks since I started therapy and my medication for my depression, and today just seems to be a bit of a bad day. I woke up feeling exhausted, even though I had slept for a full 7 hours. My mind was working overtime and I didn't like it, constantly replaying negative thoughts and memories of my life prior to the pack, then giving birth or being in my old pack and giving birth. The worries I keep facing is hard enough when I can think clearer but today I can't even form a simple question without repeating what I want or need. I could feel the weight of my depression crushing me and I know it isn't my fault, It's a normal thing but I don't want to feel this way anymore. It's making it harder for me to do even the simplest tasks. But I knew I had to push through and get out of bed, or else I would never be able to face the day ahead.As I made my way to the kitchen, I could hear the sounds of pack and their mates getting ready for the day. I tried to put on a smile
Jaxon's POV In the sprawling halls of the pack house at 7:30 am, which is classed as the rush hour when every one gets ready for the day ahead, kids go to school and parents begin their usual work, I watch as Esme emerged from her our room carrying Reggie on one arm and a coffee in her other hand, her spirit was now beginning to flicker with newfound light and energy which was always good especially on these types of days.As our eyes met across the room, I felt a surge of warmth and gratitude. Esme had been through so much, but her unwavering strength and determination had guided her through a dark period of her life and once again she will bounce back slowly, stronger and better. Now, with the support of our family and the love that the pack gives her on a daily basis, she was slowly finding her way back to herself.Over the past month since her medication has started to kick in a little better, she had made a conscious effort to engage with the pack. She attended gatherings again,
Esme's POVI never thought that the day my parents decided that me and Finley were old enough to be living on our own would be the worst day of my life. We were both regular pack members at the ages of 13, Literally 13, it was our birthday when our father was raging about something, and living in our small but tight-knit community, everyone could most likely hear him. But everything changed when our parents sat us down, well not even our parents it was just our mother and she told us that we were no longer welcome in our own pack house.It was a cold winter day, just a few days before Christmas. Finley and I were sitting by the fireplace, enjoying the warmth and each other's company as we always did. We were both excited for Christmas, and growing up we was always overhearing conversations about presents and what each of us got. Little did we know, the reason behind our parents' decision to kick us out was much more heart-breaking and cruel to both of us.I still remember the words th
Jaxon's POV It has been nearly a year since Esme and Finley moved to our pack house from the homelife they had previously. I still remember the day they arrived, with their tired eyes and worn out clothes. They weren't running away from their past because in some ways their past followed them everywhere they went, but they was more seeking refuge in our pack. And little did I know, their arrival would change my life forever.I have always been a firm and strong leader, I have never needed to be told what to do since the moment my father stepped down as Alpha, but when I found Esme the way I did my heart took a big leap out of my chest at the thought of someone hurting her the way they did and my mind never got over how she looked when I first saw her. The fear in her eyes and the anxiety of ever being loved. Even to this day she sometimes has doubts about someone loving her but she places a lot of these emotions down to her tablets and I can probably agree because on bad days is when
Jaxon's POVToday is the day that my mate and also my best friend Esme turns 19 years old and I couldn't be more excited. As the Alpha of our pack, it was my duty to make sure that her birthday was celebrated in the grandest way possible as we do with big birthdays for anyone in the pack. A party is held, gifts are handed out and food is always a bonus. Esme was not just any ordinary member of our pack, she was the Luna, the one who completed me and made me a better Alpha as well as keeping most of us all happy with day games and planning things that anyone can join in with. She was the missing piece I needed in my life.When I first met her as you know she wasn't in the best place, She wasn't wanting to find anything more than stability and a place to call home, I didn't want to rush things with her, I wanted her to feel comfortable to come to me and eventually, she did. Thankfully.I had been planning her and Finley's surprise party for weeks now. The outdoor hall was beautifully de
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