Mabel and I returned to the kitchen and the Alpha was no longer at the table which relaxed me greatly. I chose a large roast and began seasoning it in the pan."We can make potatoes, gravy, vegetables, and a salad," I told her. I added that we could wait on the other items until later in the day."I believe the Alpha wishes to show us around his pack lands but will wait until your heat has passed," Mabel said happily. I cocked my brow at her."Aren't you already familiar with the pack since you used to work here?" I asked curiously and she nodded."Yes but the Alpha feels that you would feel more comfortable with me in attendance." I nodded in agreement. I was still unsure of the ruthless man, mate or not. After getting everything prepped Mabel and I both went into the living room to see the Alpha carrying armfuls of women's clothing down the stairs and putting them into the bed of his truck. The sickly smell of perfume wafted by each time he climbed and descended the stairs."Don't b
Alpha Grayson walked into the kitchen to see what was going on with me and I looked at him with an appreciation for what he'd done to the rogues responsible for my mother's murder. He paused, raising a black brow eyeing me oddly."I explained that you hunted down the rogues who murdered her mother," Mabel announced and Grayson chewed on his lip and shrugged."It was what I was training for. Come back Violet, the dining table is dull without your presence," he mumbled softly and looked away from my probing eyes. I laughed lightly and walked past him back into the dining room and smiled at the guests. I now knew that each of these men had honored my mother and it eased my nervousness. I sat back down and grinned slightly at seeing the Alpha helping Mabel bring out the food dishes. Everyone dug into the meal and praised Mabel. I smiled at her and she gave me a thumbs up. After the table was cleared Harkin said that the rogues had formed a small pack of sorts and had been invading Grayso
I woke to Mabel's face hovering above my own."Rise and shine, it's breakfast time," she announced happily. I stretched my arms and went to rummage through the clothes she brought and wore jeans and a white t-shirt. No one wore shoes and I had always assumed it was just a wolf thing. I headed into the kitchen and got myself a coffee before mixing batter and cracking eggs. Mabel fried some ham slices while I made pancakes and fried eggs. I continued to check the time and was surprised by the Alpha entering the kitchen wearing only a satin robe. I swallowed nervously knowing that he was completely nude underneath due to his manliness being outlined under the thin silky fabric. He looked a mess and had dried blood on his cheeks and hands."Go take a shower Forest, you look terrible," Mabel muttered at him. His eyes narrowed at her and he growled."I'm hungry and wish to eat first," he said firmly. I brought him a cup of hot coffee and he grinned slightly as he watched me. Our fingers brus
Grayson was shaking his head at my stepmother when she started her tirade."Jack is saying he's refusing Rose as his mate because you are his mate and he has placed his mark on you already," she mumbled in disgust. I was gritting my teeth and glared at her."You're a real piece of work. Where is my father? Why isn't he here with you?" I asked bluntly and she crossed her arms and glanced up into the air."Your father drank himself into a stupor over what Jack said and stumbled down the stairs breaking his neck. He's dead and left you under my care, you ungrateful bitch," she growled. Grayson shook his head and sighed."Leave my house, both of you. Violet is my mate and I am a higher rank than your son. I'm an Alpha, he is nothing," he stated coldly and my old Alpha cleared his throat."If you haven't marked her she can be claimed by another, Alpha Grayson and if the boy's mark is still on her shoulder he has more right than you," he said staunchly. I laughed and pulled my t-shirt from m
After the information I received from Mabel I went out to the back patio and sat on a bench. My eyes scanned the forest and black mountain range. I was feeling apprehensive once again about the ruthless Alpha. Past things he had asked me were starting to make sense. Like if I was a whore and if I was carrying a pup. The man had issues and I was unsure if I was mentally prepared to deal with his problems along with my own."You're stronger than you think and the moon Goddess believes in you," my wolf growled within my subconscious and I grinned slightly."I'm glad someone believes in me. I just need to believe in myself," I replied. I tucked my legs underneath myself and looked at the brand on my right arm then the mate mark on my left. What a mess…a Luna from a servant. The patio door opened and Grayson walked out."Why are you out here? Mabel has also been avoiding me like the plague…did something happen that I am unaware of?" He asked me curiously and I groaned internally. I avoided
"The Alpha has been aware of that for many years. I think his issue is that he relives what he did to his parents and the pack of misfits that he thought murdered the whore. Her lover did it in the heat of passion. The Beta of that ass Alpha Cooper whose name is Brody," Harkin grunted and I nodded as I frowned."Well, it was more of a pack of rogues and how Grayson ended up with that red-headed bitch, Vera. The Alpha was in his twenties, young, ignorant, and wanting to sow his wild oats," he said staunchly and I rolled my eyes."Why is a tragedy involving my life always revolving around ignorant horny males," I muttered and rubbed my forehead making Harkin laugh."The Alpha is your mate isn't he?" He asked me blatantly and I eyed him coldly."Is it that obvious?" I asked and he nodded."I figured it out at the dinner when he couldn't keep his eyes off you and followed after you into the kitchen," he said softly. I didn't respond to his remark and opted to change the subject."I'd offer
The Alpha's scent was so intense that my body was just doing what came naturally I figured. Grayson was a perfect man physically. I'd seen nude males before and he was very fit and well-built. When his lips touched mine so perfectly I felt the agonizing feeling wane but knew I needed more. Grayson settled between my legs and I stared up into his eyes once the tip of his hot flesh pressed against my opening. He pushed in abruptly causing me to wince as he hit my barrier. He looked down at me in confusion then closed his eyes and rested his forehead on mine."I'm going to mark you again as I tear your innocence, Violet. You may bite me if you feel the urge," he said softly and I nodded feeling odd. He nuzzled my neck and placed tender kisses and licks on my flesh. It felt euphoric and I was grinning until his teeth sank into my flesh and he thrust in completely. I gasped and he stilled, letting my body adjust to the intrusion."You are an amazing woman, Violet, and very lovely," he said
I left my tiny mate in anger. My wolf growled at me within my subconscious for being so cold. Her thinking we had a relationship caused me to roll my eyes. I wouldn't tie myself down to another. I'd done that and had been burned severely. No female would get my heart again. I trusted no woman…they were all untrustworthy. I ran up my stairs and shifted before the door wrapping the robe I'd left earlier around myself. When I entered Mabel was waiting anxiously. "Where is she?" She questioned me and I glared at her and told her she chose to stay at her mother's old home. Mabel shook her head and eyed me strangely."You mated with her. She is now yours, mine, and the pack's Luna and you simply left her all alone without guards in the clearing? Goddess, you are truly as stupid as you are handsome," she scolded and I walked past her, ignoring her tirade."She wanted to take our relationship slowly," I grunted."So you just used the poor thing to get your dick wet? Is that it Forest? You'r
Watching little Maksim or Max, wobble toward my smiling mate I leaned back against the couch cushions, feeling complete contentment. Violet has been in seventh heaven and is ecstatic about helping to raise our grandson for our daughter Amelie. All of the vampires with their mates decided to visit their homelands and our daughter asked us if we'd watch Maksim while they were away. Violet jumped at the opportunity and said absolutely yes. We were enjoying the slowly maturing child when Selene finally made an appearance. She was carrying three wriggling pups with her hands clenched around clothing. She gazed at both of us with a look of exhaustion."These are your grandchildren. They are all hybrids and blood drinkers. I'm not certain if they inherited the Lycan gene yet and won't until they have reached maturity. Anyway, I was told by Noah that Xavier is off with Ashton and to bring them to you as he doesn't have knowledge of raising children," she growled softly, releasing the obnoxious
Grayson and I appeared in an area that was very primitive. The buildings were basically shacks constructed from planks of aged wood. Livestock was in crudely made pens."Where is our son?" Grayson growled roughly. He had shifted to his Lycan and I followed suit by doing the same. I heard a crowd and waved Grayson toward a large gathering around a dirt pit dug into the ground. Inside an ugly creature was fighting with our boy who was shining as his Lycan. I felt proud of him for finding his internal sun. "PARSONS!" Grayson growled sternly, making me jump. I followed after his eyes and saw a huge burly man sitting on a throne of sorts, eyeing Grayson with hatred."Isn't that the last name of your first mate, Reilly?" I questioned sourly and he grunted a harsh yeah."So that's her father?" I asked with a nervous shudder. "Our son is mates with your first mate's little brother? What a strange coincidence," I growled bitterly and Grayson nodded and pushed through the crowd to get to the
I was sleeping soundly. My mind was at ease for once in my long life and I felt deliciously warm. Frowning I felt the panicked shove against my shoulder and opened my eyes slowly to see Damon looking down at me. I opened my eyes wider to see he was grinning at me from ear to ear. I glanced over at Violet still fast asleep with her mouth slightly open and smiled."Where did you find my son's first love, Kari?" Damon asked excitedly."By the Urals on my uncle's pack lands," I answered and his eyes narrowed."You know Russian?" He asked curiously and chuckled out a da. Danon laughed."I'm originally from Chechnya," he said staunchly. "Small human world," I mumbled softly and he nodded, still standing there awkwardly. I looked at him and his eyes widened."Oh right, I came in here to let you know Amelia is in labor and she wants her mother," he said solemnly and I grunted as I shook Violet awake. She looked at me with a scowl and mumbled a growly what? "Amelia is having the pup and want
I lifted my sweet mate into my embrace surprised by the things she had told Xavier's surrogate. Xavier and Ashton were still chuckling over her asking the kind woman if she planned on having a threesome with both the men to create the child she would carry for the couple. When Noah offered to explain the process she stuck her hand directly in his face telling him to shut his trap. A while afterward she passed out. She was going to be upset that she missed the union of our son and his mate. Xavier promised me that they would have a proper ceremony once they returned. I wished everyone well as I transported myself and Violet to our suite within the council home. Violet was mumbling incoherently in her sleep. I smiled and kissed her cheek and she smiled in her state."Go to sleep, my heart," I told her softly and she nestled against her pillow and continued resting.My uncle came to my door and asked me if I was ready."Do you think we can visit my uncle Jazz before Violet wakes?" I aske
"Xavier, we need to have a heart-to-heart," I called out. I could see his blonde head and yellow eyes looking my way."Why? I tried to kill you…," he mumbled."But you knew I wouldn't die… didn't you," I replied standing at the bars."You are a Goddess mother, it would take more than a stab wound to kill you," Xavier smiled and I nodded."May I join you so we can talk?" I asked curiously and he shrugged his shoulders. I asked my wolf to inform Auberon if our meeting turns sour and she whined in my subconscious as I transported myself into his cell. My son sat on the bench with his hands clasped on his lap while I stood there."Do you genuinely love Ashton?" I questioned him. Xavier rubbed his eyes and sighed deeply."Yes, I believe that I do but after the crap I pulled he has become distant." I nodded and waved toward the bench asking if he could share the space."I was told that you are an evil twin," I said softly gazing into my son's eyes. He looked disheartened and I grinned sligh
We appeared in the council's residence in the living room. Grayson I realized was still in only a towel around his waist and one on his head. Selene and Maacah were sitting together with smiles on their faces."Told you it would work, Goddess. He is still loyal to his children and the vampires they are mated with," Sköll announced and the moon Goddess nodded, thanking him for his excellent idea."I am going to assume that this ruse was used to get me to return…you could have just asked," Grayson growled, pulling the towel from his damp long hair. I watched his long curling locks fall down his back and grinned when Sköll said, damn Grayson."How long were you on the other side," he inquired, lifting the curls with his clawed fingers."Decades…is there any bourbon here? I've discovered over time that I enjoy a glass in the evenings," he growled roughly and Sköll laughed."It is only nine in the morning, pretty boy. You'll have to wait but I will share my stash with you tonight," Sköll g
I threw down the extra silver chains I had within my gloved hand and cursed. I had become what I despised. All over my son's stupid mate. I was angry at my son for trying to get me to submit to him."How dare he try to bring me to my knees, I am a Lycan God," I growled bitterly. Auberon remained silent within my mind. The scent of my tiny mate was still fresh inside the cave walls. I had taken the young male to my safe rooms in the mountains of my original house. The humans had the secret door sealed from inside my old home but I could access it easily through the outside hidden door."It would have made the ideal resting place for my son's supposed mate, "I choked out in bitterness. My plan would've been perfect had they not arrived in time. I grunted angrily and stormed through the bunker to find supplies. Rummaging through the cupboards I found canned goods, a box of stale crackers, and lastly a bottle of bourbon. I didn't drink but the possibility of starting weighed heavily on my
The crowd started celebrations once again after Noah told everyone all was fine and to carry on. I stood with Xavier as he introduced me to Jaxon who I'd met before and his mate Noah who was a demon. The couple had taken in Ashton when his father disowned him for liking other boys. It was heartbreaking to me that a parent could do that to their child but after what Grayson had done, I groaned internally. Xavier asked if he could stay with them for a while and I pulled him off alone to ask him if Ashton was his mate."Maybe…I don't know for certain but I really like him and he is super nice," he said."You've met with him before tonight?" I asked curiously and he nodded. "Yeah, we ran into each other at the lake. I'd taken some documents to Dagon and Noah, Jaxon and Ashton were swimming," he informed me. I nodded and overheard the moon Goddess announcing that the wedding of Damon Shaw and Zuri Grayson would be held shortly and I ground my teeth at my husband who wasn't present. I excus
I couldn't understand what Grayson's deal was and attributed it to his male pride. What difference did it make if our son liked other men? All I cared about was that he was happy and had love. It wasn't like same-sex couples were taboo at least they weren't in the packs I was raised in. I rubbed my eyes as I sat there listening to Selene and my daughter speak about their mates' stamina."It must run in the family," Mabel added with a chuckle and elbowed me. Glancing at her I faked a laugh and she frowned."Spill it, Luna. What's going on," she inquired quietly. I sighed and told her I'd talk with her away from the others. Always one to be in the know, she told the others that she needed to help me with something and grabbed my hand as she stood and prepared to take me somewhere."We can help too," Selene offered and Mabel shook her head."No need to, Goddess. It involves the past when we worked together," she lied expertly and I eyed her oddly."Come along Violet, I will help you," she