Mabel arrived back with my son talking excitedly about some Lexi person and I glared at the old woman awaiting her to inform me how my stubborn mate was fairing. She wasn't saying anything as I glared impatiently at her. She continued to avoid me as Fillan ran up to me and announced that he now has a girlfriend. I raised my brow and asked him who she was."Lexi!" He shouted and raced around the living room. I rubbed my eyes and asked Mabel what on earth the boy was going on about."She is a young girl Luna has taken under her wing…she's a hybrid," Mabel said softly and my jaw clenched."Where did this hybrid child come from?" I inquired and Mabel threw her hands up into the air in frustration."Excuse me Alpha but I suggest that you take yourself to your mate and work your differences out. This back-and-forth nonsense is bullshit and needs to stop. You both love each other so admit it and get your shit together," she growled roughly and stomped out of the room."I've never admitted to
I watched Grayson run off as his Lycan and felt my heart hurt. I wanted to yell out for him but hesitated and he was gone when I opened my mouth. "You should have told him how you truly feel about him," Sierra whined in my mind. "I will when the time is right," I mumbled softly and led Lexi into the house. Mabel rushed toward me looking worried."Did you hear about Bonnie? I hope she's alright…who's this little girl?" She asked. My boy came running towards Lexi and grabbed her arm, pulling her off to the upstairs toy room."This is Lexi, my girlfriend," Fillan announced and I laughed at my cheeky boy. I sighed, rubbing my chest."My heart is stressing me, Mabel. I'm worried about Grayson," I mumbled softly."He should be fine dear. He's got both Harkin and Michael with him," she reassured me but still, a nagging was present in my gut. I also felt an unusual hunger begin to flare up inside me and huffed as I sniffed the air."I'm hungry," I growled and saw Lexi pull herself from Fill
I feared that if anything happened to Fillan the Alpha would hold me responsible. Plus I'd be completely devastated. My wolf told me that I was thinking negatively and I told her to hush it. I followed Grayson south toward Frank's old pack house."Is this where those two are located? Where are all the old pack members?" I questioned sourly and he grunted."They all went to the packs in the north and some settled at our village," he replied. I nodded, feeling like I wasn't doing well as Luna and completely out of touch with the pack members. We traveled quickly and I noticed our pack warriors traveling near us. Grayson's uncle was racing several yards behind us and Harkin was running as he gray wolf. I smelled the strong scent of blood and stopped abruptly. I waved for Grayson to follow me as I headed toward the scent. I followed it right to the back of the old Wilson house."The smell is coming from the basement," I said softly. Grayson ripped off the locked door to the basement and g
I got up and went to the room that had bags full of Frank's daughter's clothes and picked out an outfit before finding a shower to wash up. I wondered where Rose, Frank's daughter, even was. I assumed that she would have taken over her father's pack. At least until she saw the documentation giving it to Grayson and me."How can I get the Alpha to love me, wolf?" I asked Sierra mentally as I showered. She growled softly and told me to just continue what I'd been doing."So nothing?" I grunted and turned off the shower in frustration. I hadn't wanted a mate in the beginning yet now I wanted to have my mate the ruthless Alpha to love me. "I'm stupid," I grumbled and turned to the knock on the door. Assuming it was Grayson I wrapped the towel around myself and opened the door to see our newest pack warrior standing there looking down at me with a glimmer in his green eyes. "I'm sorry Luna, I was looking for the Alpha," he said nervously."Oh, well, I'm not sure where he's at but if you
I sat and listened to the hybrids asking Grayson for sanctuary within his pack. He was a good and fair Alpha for being referred to as ruthless. He told them as long as they were productive members they were welcome to build themselves homes within the Black Mountain village. Many of them had mates and I suggested that they needed to consume blood from their mates or farm animals. They all nodded and said they were already doing the practice which comforted me."Do you need to have blood?" Grayson asked me curiously and I shrugged."I ate a deer and drained it so I'm working on it," I told him in mock horror. Grayson chewed on his lip and fought back a laugh."If you need blood, you will drink from me and me only," he growled roughly and I grinned slightly and said, okay. Once the meeting concluded our pack had been blessed with a couple dozen or so hybrid mates. Grayson pulled me off to the side and I questioned his odd behavior."You need to take Hunter's threat to heart. He will try
The vampire was intriguing and he was very candid with me which I appreciated."I'm impressed with your handling of the hybrids, Alpha. It's a new concept that I wasn't sure about until I heard that you're treating them equally. I'd like to extend my friendship to you and yours. I believe that the birth of your daughter will benefit me greatly," Devin said softly, making me raise my brow in curiosity."Ah, I see I have pricked your interest. You and your pack value mate bonds, correct? Vampires do as well and know their mates the moment they meet. I believe that your child is mine and will also gain the ability to call on my kinđ with her whistle. It's a gift that I shall cherish. Anyway, I hope that you and I can remain friends after we dispose of that nuisance Hunter Jackson," he added. I grunted and explained that I had very few friends and those that I considered so were in a very small circle. What I said didn't phase the man at all and he just grinned at me."Does your tiny Luna
I felt giddy and my heart swelled with joy at Grayson finally telling me he loved me. My wolf was howling excitedly within my subconscious. At last, all I ever wished for was to become a reality. Grayson called the others back and informed Devin that we would be leaving shortly. Michael had come in and said Harkin wouldn't be able to join us due to a family problem and The Alpha ordered Aiden to get Sinclair to join us. Michael chose to stay with Mabel so the five of us headed out into the woods."Can you still hear his call?" Devin asked me as he ran up beside me."Can you not hear your own brother's whistle?" I asked him bluntly. His smile faltered and he frowned. I watched him huff and shake his head."I can but it's jumbled with the others and I am unable to pinpoint it," he said staunchly. "Is it wise to trust the bloodsucker?" Sierra growled in my mind and I shrugged as I kept my eyes on Grayson.The odd whistling was leading us straight into Godfrey Cooper's pack lands that Hu
I finished the meal quickly and Hunter leaned back in the chair he sat eyeing me openly."I'm debating on whether to force myself upon you or wait to see if you'll come to me willingly," he growled rubbing his stubble-covered chin."You'll be waiting for an eternity," I said firmly and he shook his head."Did you act this way towards Alpha Grayson as well? He broke you like a wild mare. If he can I shall as well," he said matter-of-factly and I grunted. "Grayson is my mate, sir. You and I are nothing," I growled as my hand changed into my Lycan's clawed fingers. Hunter watched in awe and looked taken back."You're a Lycan?" He muttered aghast and I grinned slightly."Yes, Grayson and I are perfect mates," I said firmly and watched Hunter start chewing nervously on his bottom lip. My hand shifted back to normal as I covered my mouth and yawned. Hunter stood up and quickly gathered the dirty dishes."There is a bed you can sleep in up the stairs. I will return in the morning with break
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