Tell him I'm hereAxel's POV Continued I was standing outside the front of the packhouse, looking up at the sheer size of the place always seemed so natural, welcoming, yet now it feels daunting, overwhelming as I swallow deeply taking it all in.I stood there for a few minutes, not trying to work up the courage to enter, but to just take a moment to remember that I had wonderful memories of this place, along with some of my worse one.I had a wonderful childhood in this home, spending days with my mother as she would tell me stories or chase me around the house, I could still hear the laughs we shared together if I just listened hard enough.The bad times of my father's jealousy, over me spending to much of my mother's time so she was away from him for longer than he liked. The way he dismissed me at times yet at others would dote on me just as much.Looking back I can see that he only doted on me in the eyes of other, it was for his image not for showing true affection towards me o
I will protect him with my life.Raven's POV I was in the kitchen preparing lunch for Hael when Edgar came rushing through the front door like a man on fire startling me as his mate with their two kids came rushing in behind him yelling for him."Edgar! Stop what is happening!?""Dad!""Dad, what's happening?"He stopped in front of me, his hands on his knees as he panted before trying to speak while breathing heavily between each word."Alpha... Hunter... knows... you... are... here!""What!? How do you, but... Okay."I took a deep breath calming myself down."He knows where you are, Alpha Axel doesn't believe he knows about Hael, he also may not know yet that we are here but we need to go, do you have a place we can hide?"'Uncle, Alpha Hunter knows where I am, I need you to have Jason come take Hael with Edgar, his family, and Sylvia to the safe house. Hael needs to be protected at all costs.''You too! You need to go with them.''If I go with them they will hunt to find me puttin
Wolfsbane? Raven's POV Continued Being back in Cresent Moon Pack was surreal, it didn't even look the same. I've only been gone for a couple years yet the whole place looks different, more run down, unkempt. We always had such a beautiful Pack, one other packs envied, yet now, it's over grown, almost dingy looking, like someone stole the life from it leaving only a darkness in its wake.As we approached the pack house I felt fear fill me as I looked up at its daunting walls, taking in the sight of it as the sun was coming up when, oh, is that Beta Isaac? He looks, well, awful. I know it's him but I've never seen him look so weak before. He was always strong, built like a truck with a certain aura around him that held so much power and dominance along with a kindness, yet now his aura seemed dark, lacking it's vibrancy He stood at the front of the house, waiting for us to approach, he had a coldness to his demeanor as we got closer to him when I felt a push from behind me when the
I didn't want a second chance mateAxel's POV I had run for hours before I found myself at that waterfall, hours from my pack, the one I lost her scent at back when everything happened as she had to run.Lucian wore himself out as he force us to shift back once we were sitting by the water, the mist of the water hitting my bare skin gently as it hit down into the water at the bottom of the falls.I sat there for a while, enjoying the coolness of the water as I dipped my body into it by the shore line. I had been sitting there for a while when Lucian finally came forward again now that he had a rest.'We have a fight tomorrow, we need to get back, rest, or we won't be any good to anyone, especially in a fight.''He has her, what is he going to do to her? Wolfsbane like her father?''That's why we need to be at our best Lucian, come on let's head back, it's going to take hours to get back then we need to eat and sleep.''How are you so calm!''Because one of us needs to be. If she let h
You truly think you have a chance boy?Axel's POV Continued I watched as she hit the ground, her body slamming down so hard the impact echoed around us all. Some gasped in horror while others remained perfectly still and quiet, yet a few cheered for the actions of their Alpha.Those are the ones that truly love the abuse and destruction, they don't see it as wrong to treat women in such a manner but egg others on to act in the same way. Those are the elder ones, the ones that still see it as the women are there for only the cooking or cleaning along with being there to be bed when needed. They smack around their women to keep them in their place, but after this, that will be condemned here, I won't allow anyone to treat their mate or any other in such a manner inside my pack.I stepped out into the middle of the training grounds as I watched how Raven was slow to get up, she looked to be in a tremendous amount of pain which was throwing me off because the only way she would know we h
Don't reject me RavenRaven's POV I stood there watching everything happen, seeing the blood pouring from their bodies as the fought one another with everything they had. Alpha Hunter looked like a crazed beast while Lucian look calm oddly enough.When his father shifted back, I watched as Axel slowly made his way over to his body, my heart thundering so loudly it was all I could hear. Muffled voices were all around me but I was so focused on what was happening their words fell on deaf ears. Then when Alpha Hunter raised his head up, the way his body moved while I used Luana's wolf vision to watch his face as he snarled at Axel before his body began shifting in what looked to be agonizingly torturous.I yelled out without even thinking, 'Axel, I love you!', it was just something I needed to say to him. I wanted him to know that no matter what was going to happen that I support him through it all, that even if he wasn't my mate, or my second chance mate, that I would always choose hi
I accept youRaven's POV Continued I led him out of the morgue into the elevator when we made it to the main level back upstairs we began walking out towards the front doors when we were stopped by multiple people thanking Axel for what he had done.No one realizing the pain he was going through as the reality of what he had to do was still settling inside of him, yet he stood tall, his head held high as he walked through the crowds of people who showed their respect to the new Alpha.Luana, however, she knew what was going on with him. Since we are mates our wolves can communicate even before the marking. She was constantly filling me in on the fact thatbhe was really having trouble with what was happening, that every time someone calls him Alpha it is hitting him differently than it ever had before.We began walking towards where my old home was when I was a child. I felt anxious at the thought of walking back into that house I haven't stepped in since my father died. We had become
You Raven, only ever youRaven's POV Continued I couldn't think straight with his hands touching me, my mind was in a haze as spraks spread through my entire body at the slightest touch from him. My body was vibrating from the pure pleasure even a small graze would give me as I heard myself making little moans under my breath as he stepped closer to me.He led me into the shower with him, the hot water cascading down his body as he stood under the shower head. I watched as the water washed the dried blood and dirt away from him, leaving him for me to see all of for the first time in years.He washed his body off, as he kept staring at me until he ran his head under the water as it fell down over his face before he shifted us so that I was under the water as washed my body, his hand gently going over my body as he cleaned all the dirt orngrome off of me from being in the basement as well as the training grounds. Most of the dried blood was on my clothes so I wasn't to bad.Then he swit
Raven's POV The Monday before Aurelia's third birthday Alpha Timothy was supposed to come here to stay with us. A bad storm had hit that blew power out of the entire area that our warrior Byron happened to be staying. His trip got rained out and he ended up getting a flat tire when he rolled into the closest town.Timothy had decided to stop in and see him on his way here in case he needed any help when he found her, the mate he stupidly rejected and had been searching for since she left his pack right after without a trace.Years, we searched for years yet she was found in a town only an hour from her pack, one that held no wolf ever, but I guess she had been taking descenters so that's why she was never scented.Now he will be late coming, if he comes at all I guess. He has a lot of groveling to do with her, as well as the fact that she may not be so receptive to him at all. I know he has been desperate to have at least a chance to try to apologize. I hope he is getting that now.I
My girls, how was your day?Axel's POV Continued The next few months flew by, the kids finished up at school, Hael was starting to attempt conversations with everyone, he was ridiculously smart already. Ayla's birthday was at midnight, turning sixteen so she will be shifting because of being an Alpha Female so we had everything set up for Raven to stay with her, walking her through her very first shift.Normally I would do this, but because of their relationship, how it has blossomed to the extent it has, she asked if it could be Raven with her, along with Elena and MacKenzie being there. She was nervous but excited at the same time the prospect of getting jer wolf excited her but I could tell she was scared that now she would scent her mate if he was here.Her worry stemmed from it possibly not being Malcolm, as well as the fear that her mate may have passed when her pack was killed. She has become such an important part of this pack so quickly, everyone loves her, she has had no pr
You have the most amazing prayer to say to himAxel's POV Continued Things were a bit crazy over the next few days as all the preparations for the burials were finished. The burnings of rogues were completed, curfew was finally lifted in the pack.Ayla was back to school with Malcolm and MacKenzie, Maddie even started so Alicia has been up here helping Raven out along with Elena, basically the two were taking shifts so that Raven could get some rest when Aurelia did while they kept Hael occupied.Malcolm has started up his training classes again, Ayla is in every single one of them, she is really doing great and has decided that she would like to run classes for young girls when she comes of age. When I spoke with her last night I was quite surprised by her, but also ridiculously impressed with her at the same time."Axel, I know I will never be an Alpha, that I can't inheret this pack, and honestly I don't want to, I never did even with mine. If I never would have lost my brother I
Luke? Can you hear me?"Axel's POV The car held tension as we made our way over to the dungeons, the fact that I now not only had my Raven with me, but Ayla as well, had me all in my feelings as I tried to block them out from Raven.I know she needs this, more than getting the information, which in all honesty doesn't matter now because the other two are already dead, the main one as well, this is for her own peace of mind. Now I guess for Ayla's too.I just pray that she will be able to handle this situation, the smell down there is bad enough, but the looks of him, dying, it's not exactly a pretty picture, let alone one for a fifteen year old girl that watched the same man kill her father. When we pulled up, I had already warned Byron and Anthony that we were headed over there so they were standing guard along with another two of my men who will be staying top side as the others accompany us down to the cells, just in case I need help.If Ayla passes out, or has a panic attack I h
I can't talk you out of this, right?Raven's POV Continued His breath hitched as I ran my tongue across the tip of him, tasting his precum that was sweet, his moan as my lips wrapped around the head made feel wet again. I gripped him in my hand before running my tongue down him, holding onto him as I traced my tongue down to his tight balls as sucking them into my mouth, his hand running through my hair before getting a good grip on me as he pulled tight to pull my head back, his eyes fully black as he looked down at me, his bottom lips pulled between his teeth as he growled at me.My hand continuously stroking the length of him before I ran my thumb across the tip, spreading his cum around the head of him, my head still cranked back as he tried to control the beast that was fighting for control."Don't worry my love, I can take you."His eyes snapped at me, a deep grumble went through him before he pushed my head back down, I licked across his sack before I cupped them with my othe
I can't wait to sleep in our bed with you tonightRaven's POV Three days, I stayed in the hospital for three whole days, spending much needed quality bonding time with our daughter. I was fully ready to go home though, desperate to spend more than an hour or so a day with my son.Ayla has brought him up every day, twice a day but it just isn't enough when I'm used to being with him every single day. Not doing his bath with him every night, or bedtime, story time, none of it, has been killing me.Luckily I get to go home today, I healed wonderfully, thank you Luana. Only thing I need to keep up with now is pumping, I'm producing way over what she is eating at the moment so I have to pump or I leak out everywhere. I keep going through tops like crazy, thankfully Axel has been bringing me an over abundance of clothes when he's been here.He has slept here every night, the first night he came in could could scent Alpha Timothy on him, along with Luke. When I asked him, he gave me that l
I'm still at a loss of what all went downAxel's POV Continued Everyone had come to visit us at the hospital once Raven was transferred into a more comfortable room on the second floor. Watching Hael when he came in was priceless. He climbed up onto the bed with the help of Ayla, right onto his Raven's lap while looking down as his baby sister, his eyes widened as he watched her little hand tighten around her mama's finger. "Baby... mine..""Your baby sister, this is Aurelia my sweet boy."They sat there for a little bit, until I could see how tired Raven was, so I picked Hael up before holding him as Ayla sat down on the bed next to Raven."She is perfect, she already looks so much like you it's crazy. Can I, ummm..""Of course you can hold her, scoot closer."I watched as Raven moved over a bit more as Ayla squeezed in next to her as Raven helped place Aurelia into Aylas arms. She cried as she looked down at her, introducing herself when Raven corrected her."Your sister, Ayla, n
She grabbed hand, then rushed us down the hallAxel's POV When we were in the room, the way her scent changed shocked me. I scented our daughter over Raven, but when I tried to feel out to her, Lucian started pacing as he told me that Luana seemed nervous.When I watched her face contort, showing me she was in actual lain, that's when I knew, this wasn't like before, this was different and as I placed my hand upon her stomach, I felt it tighten."We have to go, Luana says it's time, she sounded a bit worried."She was in labor, but she seemed scared, not the usual calm Raven that I have grown to be so accustomed to. Her body shifted as she winced from the pain when I suddenly lifted her into the air. I know words were spoken to the others as I carried her out of our suite, down the stairs, her arms around my neck as I got her to the car.Driving to the hospital I had trouble keeping my eyes on the road, my hand on her the entire time, not that I think she even noticed, but it was the
Come on, let's go talk alrightRaven's POV Continued When I had finished up with my bath I got dressed. Putting on some jeans, elastic waist for my belly, then I threw on a tank top with a light sweater over it, that way I hopefully don't get to hot.Walking out of the room I came down the hall to hear Haels laughter filling the room along with Ayla's. Walking around the corner I was hit with quite the sight.Hael in his high chair, the biggest smile spread across his little face, food strewn around everywhere as he laughed, Ayla ducking down behind the counter with what looked to be pancake batter in her hair as she had her hand covering her mouth to stiffle her laughter.Looking up I see Axel, he had flour, batter, and eggs covering him, his eyes locked onto mine as I stood there shocked, his hands in the air as he shrugged his shoulders before a smile broke out on his face when I see him grab up a bowl before leaning over the counter to where Ayla was trying to hide, he dumped the