Can I Reject him?Raven's POV My dreams were like horrible little teases, ones showing me with my mate, how happy we could be if he chose me over his father or us a bit older with our pups running around enjoying our small life away from pack territory.I would wake up multiple times throughout the night, sometimes I'd even find myself crying, wiping away tears before rolling over to attempt to sleep again.Sometimes the dreams became nightmares, nightmares of me having to rewatch the way he rejected me over and over again while his father stood there stoic, his arms crossed over his chest with hate burning in his eyes.When I awoke the last time, my heart pounding so hard I swore it could slam right through my chest wall as it escaped my lowly pathetic self.My wolf was sulking in her own sorrow not providing much in the way of support as she whimpered softly as she stayed curled up inside my mind.I had finally received my wolf, finding comfort in knowing we'd have each other to su
Luana, are you okay?Raven's POVFor the last few days I learned my way around the area a bit more. After the tour of the school by Luke, which I learned quite a bit about because he seems to like to talk about himself, not that I mind because it made it so I didn't really have to. I managed to find the grocery store close by, a little family owned place that has everything I could need for myself so it's perfect.I've also found a couple little cafés, along with a diner that is open twenty four seven. It's cute, very rustic, again owned by a family that has kept it running for the last forty years. I managed to get a job there waiting tables two to three nights a week, I start there next week on Thursday. I'm actually looking forward to working again, I've had way to much time on my hands just sitting around.My body still wakes up in the middle of the night, sometimes I even feel a bit lost when I wake until I remember again that I'm no longer in my pack.My wolf and I have went on
Axel, you came for me.Raven's POV My heat hit my like a truck as the pain became excruciatingly unbearable. Trying to pull bags of ice into my bathroom was difficult because of the pain but I managed.Filling the tub up with some cold water, I laid practically immobile next to it until forcing myself to sit up again to turn the water off then dumping the ice bags into the water before lowering myself inside.Normally this would be shocking, getting into a ice bath, but it felt relieving to me, I sighed deeply as I submerged myself in it up to my neck when the pain began hitting me again.My body temp had cooled down but now the pain was even stronger. I tried to hold in the screams but I couldn't help some as they escaped my lips.It felt like days had gone by, that's how excruciating the pain was, I tried touching myself, it helped alleviate some, but it's just not what my body is wanting. I could see black spots in my vision when I noticed all the ice had melted already.I couldn'
Did you come here last night?Axel's POV I woke to her moving around a bit, I gripped onto her, knowing when I let go that meant I'd have to leave. I didn't want this moment to end, I missed her every second of every day.I looked over at the time then groaned when I saw it said four in the morning, I had to go, I know my dad felt it when I left the territory, I heard him trying to mind link me but I shut him out.If he were to send anyone here, if anyone found me here with her, he could ruin her. I can't let that happen to her, no matter how much this is all killing me. He is still the Alpha, his word is law, for now.I slowly pulled my arm out from under her, she rolled over, her face was now turned towards me, she looked so beautiful, peaceful, something I'm not used to seeing on her. I watched her for a few minutes, her chest rising and falling as she breathed deeply, yet slowly at the same time when her eyes fluttered open.She looked at me, her lips slowly parted as her brows fu
He will take anotherRaven's POV "We need to talk."He said before he stepped over me walking inside my, what I thought was my safe space, but no longer was. Now my one spot that ever was mine is gone, tainted by a man whom loathes me for my father's actions.He reigned in his aura so that I could stand up from the floor next to my door. Pulling myself up, I closed the door before turning to find his presence looming as he stood in living room looking around before his eyes locked onto mine.I could feel Luana growling lowly inside me but I refused to let her voice her anger out loud, for what it was worth he is still our Alpha, he could still choose to banish me from our pack making me a rogue. I may be stronger now than I was before but I still had no training to fight, especially if I have to fight for my life.Walking slowly towards him he motioned for me to take a seat, so I did. After I sat down I cast my eyes down to my lap to avoid eye contact with him when he spoke, his tone
Raven's POV "Where are you from little one? You look lost yet you don't smell of a rogue.""I left my pack, I can't go back there, not now.""So you chose to become a rogue rather than stay in your home?"I looked down at my feet as I shifted from one leg to the other uncomfortably when the woman spoke softly."Leave her, can't you see her pain?"Then she turned to face me, a small smile made her face light up as I looked up to see her staring at me before she took a step closer to me, releasing her hold on the man."You look broken dear. Let us help you, please. There aren't many of us around here but if you'd like, you can stay here. What's your name?"I hesitated but something inside me told us we could trust her, even Luana was encouraging me to."Raven, my name is Raven.""Also, with pup?"My eyes widened as I stared at her, I was pretty sure that's was why Luana refused to shift but it's only been a couple days, how could she?"I see those wheels turning in there, I'm clairvoyan
What are we going to do?Raven's POV After I finished eating I excused myself to go take a shower. Kerry had set up the bathroom for me, getting me fresh towels along with toiletries that I didn't have in my bag. I was very thankful to them.Turning the water on, I stepped inside letting the water wash away all the dirt and grime from my body until I felt truly clean once again.After I finished up then changed into some sweat pants along with a shirt that Kerry gave me I turned the cell phone on. I didn't add the card yet because I was nervous about it letting them track me to where I was so I made sure to copy Axels phone number off of it then turned it back off again.David gave me an old phone of his, one he said couldn't be traced, it was sitting on the dresser so I could contact Axel when I was ready. I grabbed the phone then put in his number before I texted him.'Axel?'Not even 30 seconds went by when the phone made a ding sound alerting me to him messaging me back.'Raven!?
You will NOT force meAxel's POV It's been months, months of secret messages or middle of the night phone calls so I can hear her melodic voice. I miss her so much, I can't believe I managed to fall for someone so fast, then have the feelings stay even after we broke our fated bond with one another.I haven't figured out how to get her back here or a way to have my father understand that she isn't her father, he just doesn't listen to me no matter what I say or do.When he went to her, when he forced her to reject me I went to my mother.She was a wreck, blaming herself for the way my father was, saying that no matter what happens or how much time passes he will never forgive or forget what she did or let her ever forget.When I told her about father going to Raven she nearly fell to her knees as they buckled from under her, she was whispering something about how he wouldn't let her live, how he'd destroy her like he did her father to make sure she never sits in a place of power. My
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