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
Jaxon's POVIt was a warm morning and I was glad that we were heading into a good summer, which meant for a summer morning everyone ate outside or played outside all the time, the children had every chance to go inside throughout the day but once the weather gets too warm but once the pool gets put up in the centre of the gardens or the BBQ gets brought out there is no hope that any of them will go inside. Today's morning was no different, the sun was shining, and the birds were chirping. I woke up with a smile on my face, looking down at Esme who was fast asleep and cuddled into me with her legs locked into mine. I give her a gentle kiss on her head which only gives me the biggest erection going because she moves and instead of moving backwards she moves forward...into me. Opening her eyes she looks up at me as she slides her hand down my boxers and into what I can only assume is central heaven for her right now. Getting woken up this way properly is the best feeling in the world a
Esme's POV This morning has been nothing but chaotic in the pack house, Me and Finley are heading over to the Grey stones pack for a meeting with their Alpha. Alpha Luca Jones I believe his name is, he doesn't know my surname I just said Esme in my email. From the response I got he doesn't sound to bad but I couldn't be assured until I had met the man. Briefly I had met him before, he came to our pack to talk business with our old former pack leader. Robert Langley also known as Bobby Langley but we never spoke, I just heard Robert greet him by his name that's how I knew him. I put on my best outfit which was causal skinny blue jeans, a vest top tucked into my jeans and a nice top over my vest and then headed to the kitchen were I was welcomes by my family and pack members. "Good morning princess" Jaxon says as he circles around me to feed Reggie.After breakfast me and Finley got into the car Jaxon told us to take and we headed 35 minutes south to the Grey stone pack. My nerves were
Esme's POVI've lived the last 5/6 years thinking My parents didn't love me and I didn't think that I could normal life. I grew up in a small pack, some friends when growing up but all left as I got older and the more people heard about my mothers infidelity the harder it became for people to show me any respect like what I showed them, I went to school until I turned 13, had a job okay no...I was a slave for Alpha Bobby and then his son...the one whom rejected me but that was okay because I have a life here that I love. Until the betrayal of my mother came out and told us who our real father was anyway, because she couldn't defend herself if she was still here from the questions that are scrambling through our heads. And I was just starting to figure out my place in the world. But little did I know, my life was about to take a drastic turn when I met Luca.I didn't want him to be our father because then I would feel worse that he didn't take my from that life but then again, he didn'
Esme's POV I groaned as the shrill sound of my phone pierced through the peaceful silence of my bedroom. Glancing at the clock, I saw that it was only 6:32 in the morning. Like...Who in their right mind would call at this ungodly hour? Annoyed at the thought of losing my precious sleep seems how Delilah had kept me awake from 12:30 until 2 by babbling on her fists and blowing raspberries at who knows what. I answered the phone with a little bit more of a huff than normal."If this is another offer you can stick it somewhere were the sun doesn't shine" I grumbled, my voice laced with irritation and quite possibly known to the receiving party of this morning's topic."Good morning, Luna, Esme" a deep, familiar voice greeted me on the other end while laughing. I instantly recognized the voice of Alpha Luca, from the grey stones pack, My annoyance quickly turned into curiosity then mortification. Why was he calling me at this hour?"Alpha Luca? I am so sorry, Is everything okay?" I asked
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,