LOGIN“I couldn’t agree more," I say.Dimitri reminds our pups to be respectful and to listen to Valentina and then we head back to our house.My mate takes my hand as we walk through the quiet streets of our pack. I begin to purr with happiness, all the happiness that I feel from my mate and from my life
AydaI watch as my son and his friend identify each other as mates in front of the pack, then watch my son claim his mate, the only woman he’s ever loved, with a passionate kiss.“How did you know?” I ask my mate. He called it years ago. At first, I thought he was teasing me but he just kept telling
“What I know is that my son will be the most handsome man in the room tonight…well, besides his father,” my mother says, turning to smile at him, making Zev purr in response.“Good thing I look just like dad,” I say rolling my eyes. I was not unhappy for my parents to move out of the packhouse. I’d
Eight Years LaterCathal“Do I really have to call you Alpha now?” my sister Dimitra asks me, walking into the family living room in our parents’ new house. When I took over as Alpha a few weeks ago, my father moved the rest of the family off of the Alpha floor. Our pack has grown ever since my moth
Ayda leans back against me as I begin to rub circles on her stomach. I frown, feeling her stomach cramping.“Ayda? Why does it feel like you’re in pain?”“They’re just cramps, Dimitri. I get them all the time,” she says, settling against me.“Are you sure?” I ask, feeling another one. I tune in more
DimitriFour months later.It took Masuzyo three days to die. It was impressive, mostly because I didn’t know a person could withstand so much pain. But he was a broad man, and the pack made sure that everyone who wanted their pound of flesh, got it. Literally. By the time he died, the smell of burn
Instead of taking the flowers, I pull him into a hug, holding him tightly. “Thank you, Cathal.”His arms come around me and hold me as I feel tears running down my cheeks. It’s been a very long time since someone has shown me such a simple act of kindness.He puts his mouth to my ear. “I love you, A
“Yes, Alpha.”Then he turns to me. “Be careful. If Cathal pushes you too hard or you get tired, just rest. If you can’t make it back, have the warriors link me, I’ll come get you.”“I’ll be fine,” I tell him, not wanting him to think I’m weak.“The longer it takes you to heal, the longer it will tak
DimitriI’ve never seen Cathal allow someone to hug him like he just let Ayda do. I know he thinks that his mother sent her, but it tugs at my heart to see my son and my mate acting like a family. Cathal has never had a mother figure in his life and he’s obviously enjoying the attention that Ayda is
AydaDimitri steps out of the closet with another shirt and a pair of drawstring shorts. “These will have to do for breakfast. I’ll have some of the pack members bring up clothes while we’re eating and then you can decide what you want to wear.”“These are fine, I’m sure.” I say.“These are way too







