“I…” She looked for Travis. My eyes didn’t leave her, but after she couldn’t find him, she looked back at me.“What about Travis? What about…” “… nothing.” I interrupted. “You are a rogue. We have a zero tolerance for rogues. The only reason you are here is because you are mated to Travis. That life is behind you now. You will either submit or you die at my hands.” “You won’t do that to Travis.” Her eyes held some defiance in them. “Won’t I?” My wolf came forward to make sure she knew who she was dealing with. I knew my eyes were black. Arousal ran through Ethan as he let me take over this conversation. Evie didn’t like being dominated but she didn’t have a chance to respond. “Fighters ready?” Ethan shouted. The crowd erupted in cheers. Most were chanting, LUNA! LUNA! LUNA! Others were just shouting fight. However, everyone fell on deaf ears as I went into my fight mode. My wolf took over as she felt every inch of my body. Stretching out, she got into position. “Everyone must st
“Travis. Take Evie to the hosptial. I think you will find the nurses and doctors ready. When she is released, both of you come to our office for a discussion.” “Yes…Luna.” Evie whispered before allowing Travis to pick her up and carry her out of the ring. “EVERYONE! BACK TO YOUR DAY!” Ethan commanded as he walked up to me. “Let me see.” He grabbed my arm to look at it. The bleeding had stopped, and it was already scabbed over already. “Did I take it too far?” I asked. Truthfully, I was a little nervous. “My wolf took over, and that was that…” “I mean, no one will be questioning you anytime soon.” Ethan sighed. “Damn, Luna.” Damon walked up to us. “I took it too far. When my wolf fe…” “No.” Damon said firmly. Callie walked up and put her arm around his waist. “You showed the pack that you have their backs. We don’t let people in that are bad for us. Some might be a little scared, but you gained the respect of those who were still on the fence.” Looking into Damon’s eyes, I could
“No… should I?” Taking another bite, Ethan and Damon just looked at me. “They…” Damon looked at Ethan.“They are known for doing things that no one wants to associate themselves with.” A knock on the door saved me from answering. Ethan put the letter away as Damon opened the door. “Well, we are here.” Patsy blew past Damon. “Good!” Callie stood up instantly. “Luna, do you have any ideas for their tattoo?” “I’m not sure, but I think we are going to do this. Callie is going to organize for a tattoo person to come to the pack. They will tattoo you here, in front of us, so we can see that it is in fact a real tattoo. Only then will you know what we are putting on your body.” This was a last-minute idea. I had no idea what I wanted them to get. This way, we would know it was real.“That’s not fair!” Both girls looked at Ethan for help. “Alpha! Come on! It was just a stupid beer pong game! Are you really going to let them do this to us? It could ruin our lives!” Ethan sat back in his c
“These over here are more clothes. This one is pictures and different decor. I think there was a lamp in that one?” Callie looked around at our unorganized, but yet organized, mess. “I don’t want that lamp. You can get rid of that. I’m not even sure why Vincent brought it over.” Callie looked around and walked to the livingroom. “It will be sad to see this differently.” “Why so?” I asked as I following her out there. “Our mom designed this room.” My jaw dropped. My heart sank to the pit of my stomach. “What?” “Her and Ethan spent hours picking everything out. It all needs replaced. I’ve been trying to get Ethan to do it for years.” Callie’s phone rang. Her voice became background noise as I reached out to Ethan.“Why didn’t you tell me?” I asked, slightly hurt. Even in the mind-link, I could still hear his confusion.“Tell you what? I haven’t done anything?” “You didn’t tell me you decorated this room with your mother?” “Callie told you, huh?” “What do you mean? Callie told m
“That was successful!” Callie smiled at me. “It was. I’m a little hungry. Is it supper time yet?” I asked as I finished putting my clothes back on. “Yeah, let’s go see where the boys are and then we can head down there.” Nodding, I just followed Callie out of my room. “When are you getting a tattoo artist here?” I asked as the elevator opened. “Actually, tomorrow. I called, and they had a cancelation.” “Nice. What are we going to do? I was thinking of a bad tramp stamp.”“I like that idea.” Callie smirked and crossed her arms over her chest. “We need another beach day soon.” The elevator doors opened up, letting us out. “Shit, when will that be? I want to dance at the club.” “Whenever your killer gets nicked.” Callie laughed as she opened my office door. Damon was leaning overEthan’s chair as they looked at something on the computer. Both sets of eyes looked at us before going back to the computer. “How’s it going?” I asked as we each took a chair in front of Ethan’s desk. “G
“Maybe I’m just bored and want in on the action?” Nick smirked at Ethan and raised his shoulders. “You’re starting to piss me off.” Ethan pinched the bridge of his nose. Nick rolled his eyes and relaxed. “These guys are fucking with my territory and my people. It seems we have a common enemy. You know what they say!” The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I knew that saying, but that also meant he wanted to help up. As a person, he was horrible, and I did not want to be alone with him. As an allie, I could see the benefits. Still, Ethan was a fool to not accept his offer, even if I hated the thought of it. “You want to help me?” Ethan repeated it like he couldn’t believe it. “It’s not that hard to believe. My business is suffering…” Nick shifted uncomfortably in his chair before looking around. “Do so many people have to be in here?” Ethan looked up at Kyle and Travis before nodding. They turned and left the room, without a second glance. “Better?” Nick looked at Damon but thought
The last two days have gone by so slowly. After picking out some different foods for the restaurant, Ethan and I talking about how we wanted the restaurant to look. That is what I was currently working on.Designing the diningroom that we discussed. Black spandex table clothes with yellow light bulbs hanging lowly. A red velvet carpet to keep things intimate, but it was the large windows that will overlook the sea that really excited me. “GRACE!” Callie yelled as she threw open my bedroom door. My feet were propped up on the coffee table with my laptop on my knees. The sudden slamming of my door almost caused me to drop it. “What?” Looking at her like she was crazy, she just looked around like I should be doing something. “We need to leave in ten minutes!” Her arms were out like I should take this more seriously. “Please tell me you are packed.” “Ethan’s already taken it to the car…” Going back to my computer, Callie came over and sat by me. “You sound like Stella…” I whispered un
Ethan’s mood didn’t change as we got into the plan. This is when I started to panic. How was he going to help me through this if he was worked up as well. My legs were bouncing. At first, I tried to sit on my hands but that wasn’t working and my hands went numb. Then I tried crossing my legs and arms. In the end, everything was futile. “Here.” Callie pulled out a paper bag and handed it to me. Greedily, I took it and started breathing into it. As the plane started rolling, Damon sat down next to Callie. However, his face was frowning at me. “Fuck this.” I said in the bag. Where the fuck was Ethan? “Breath, Grace. In and out.” Damon coached as the plane rose in the air. Tears threatened to fall and my body started shaking.“Damon, do something.” Callie whispered urgently to him. I could barely hear it before two arms wrapped around me. There were no goosebumps, so I wasn’t sure who it was. My eyes closed, letting the tears fall, not carrying who was holding me. “Breath, Grace. Tak
“CHRISTIAN!” I yelled back. He laughed, as that was our thing. Ethan set me down when we got to the top. Christian instantly wrapped his arms around my legs. “I missed you! You are getting so tall!” “Hey, sis.” Vincent walked up to me with his arm out. With my belly, I could only do a side hug these days.“How is my little nephew doing?” Vincent shook Ethan’s hand. “Very happy where he is at.” Vincent has been a little of a recluse this last year. Finding out the truth, being a full-time day and looking for a beta has kept him from coming around as often. Fortuantly, everyone has sympathized with him. They have really accepted him into our friend’s group. However, Roxie and Zoey are on a kick to find him a mate. Vincent game me a smile and scooped Christian up. “Let’s go inside or we will miss the party.” Ethan held the door for us before quickly resuming his spot next to me. The moment we walked in, my breath was caught in my throat. It was just like I imagined it to be. A larg
1 year later“Grace! We got to go! Everyone is waiting for us!” Ethan was standing at our bedroom door. “I’m COMING!” I growled back. My swollen belly was ready to pop at any moment. Our little baby boy was loving kicking his mother in the lungs so much that he refused to leave. “I can only move so fast!” “You are the most beautiful pregnant person…ever.” Ethan smiled at me as I walked out of the bedroom. The stretchy black evening gown clung to my body, really making my stomach look much skinner than I felt. From the back, you would never know I was pregnant, which confused me. My belly was very round, like a ball. “This is all your fault.” Rolling my eyes at him, I couldn’t help the smile that spread across my face. Ethan walked over and gave me his arm. “Thank you.” “Just think…” Ethan patted my hand. “…. you get to do this many more times!” Looking up and glaring at him, “I will kick you in the nuts and end all of that.” Ethan laughed at me. I doubt anything would hurt his m
By the time we made it to the club, I had taken a few more shots, and the buzz was going. The club was bouncing. Music could be heard from outside. There was a line down the sidewalk and neon lights were flashing all around. This was the vibe that I was hoping for. “Ethan, I want to check on the computers. With everyone here, I haven’t actually got to see it yet and I want to check it.” I had to shout since the music was so loud and we weren’t even inside. “Grace, you are a little drunk….” Ethan raised his eyebrows at me. “Please? I’m not going to touch it. Just want to make sure it’s okay.” Grabbing his arm, I put on my most pathetic face I could.” “Fine…” Ethan rolled his eyes, but smirked. Wrapping his arm around me, he lead the way inside. “Callie, get everyone situated with drinks. We will catch up.” Ethan instantly lead me away to his office. It was more packed than I had ever seen it. Granted, I had only been here like three times, but this was packed. More than once, we g
“What do you have that is the best with crab?” Theresa thought for a moment. “Try the crab trio. There are three different ways crab is cooked. I think one is the crab alfrado, a mushroom stuffed crab and just steamed crab legs with a pepper, garlic butter to dip it in.” “That sounds perfect.” “Great. Would you like your legs already de-shelled?” “Yes, please.” I said right as the guys came back. “I’ll have a crab cake, please.” Jolene smiled at Theresa. Theresa returned the smile. “For you two?” She looked at them. “Seafood fried roll.” Ethan sighed and downed his drink. “I got another round coming.” She said instantly. Ethan nodded and put his arm back around me. “What did Vincent say?” I asked Ethan in the mind-link, so I didn’t hear what Nox, Stella or Rif ordered. “Well, turns out they were all people that went missing states away. None were from the same state, but they were all scholars in hacking or something cyber. Vincent thinks Zach or Derek had placed them there
Just as Ethan stood up, we arrived at the restaurant. I couldn’t help the sly smile that spread across my face before bitting my lower lip. “Let’s go,” Ethan said before clearing his throat. He gave me a little nudge to get off the bus. “Where are we?” I asked as I stepped off. Ethan was quick behind me, wrapping his arm around my waist. “This is one I have wanted to bring you to since I met you. It’s a very upscale seafood place. I know your favorite food is crab and I think they will have what you want here.” Ethan smiled down at me.“I love this place!” Callie squealed. “Their lobster is absolutely amazing!” “I’ve never been here!” Zoey grabbed Leo’s hand, and they started the train to the front doors. “We have a reservation. It’s under Boone.” Callie yelled from the back. By the time we walked in, the hostess walked off from the front. Zoey turned and smiled at us. I couldn’t help but look around. There was a massive sword fish mounted on the wall. The lighting was low, dark
After the house burnt down, we had to transport everyone back to their respected packs. However, all of our friends had to come back one last time to our pack and gather their belongings. Since they were already here, we had one last night together. Ethan set up a romanic evening that ended with everyone at the club for a night of dancing. All the girls were in my bedroom getting dressed. Callie had on a champain squence colored dress. It volumized her breast with a completely open back and only strings tolding it up. Her ass was about to hang out, but she looks amazing.Zoey had on a similar colored dress, but the top was more of a bra. Her stomach was open to a skirt that sinched at the side. Roxie was wearing a scarlett red dress. With long sleeves, the top was just enough fabric to cover her tits. It was an open stomach, but one side went down to a skirt that went to her calf. The other side had a slit that went to her hip, completely exposing her very toned legs. Stella was wea
Vincent turned and looked at us. “Let’s go home.” He whispered and walked past us. Christian was clinging to Vincent like his life depended on it. “Keep your eyes closed, bud.” He said as he walked out of the house. We all followed him. The battle was over and our warriors were collecting the dead. In the front was Derek’s body, Zach and Adaline. There was a rather large pile of men off to the side and a more respectible line of men that were ours. Leo was barking order with Damon, but Stella caught my attention. She was standing over Derek’s body with tears running down her face. Walking out of Ethan’s arms, I came up to Stella. She met my eyes before looking down again. “W-what happened?” I hesitated before speaking. I wasn’t sure how this was going to impact our friendship. Though it had already been rocky as it was. “Grace?” Rif walked up behind Stella. Putting a hand around his waist, he nodded. “Whatever it is, just tell us.” I knew I had everyone’s attention at this point.
Grabbing a lock of hair, I twisted it in my fingers. “You know Vincent, she used Derek’s weakness and let him believe for three years that he betrayed you.” Vincent’s hand wrapped around his neck. He squeezed hard enough to make her hurt but not enough to stop the breathing. “What should I do? Kill her or put her in my dungeon to years’ worth of torture?” “I’m sorry! I can turn my life around and be the mother that Christian deserves. I only ever wanted to be a mate to you.” She batted her eyelashes at Vincent. His grip tightened around her neck. “Nothing I do will be enough. It won’t be enough to vengue Derek, my dad or the years of head games you put on our son that I’ll have to fix.” Tighter, he squeezed until his hand started shaking. “I regret ever sleeping with you, ever touching you, or even meeting you. The only good thing in my life is Christian. I’m going to take your body and make a mockery of it. You will be an example of what it means to cross me. I’m more powerful than
Ethan, Vincent, and I just stared at her with our mouths hanging open. “Derek thought he betrayed Vincent. He did everything to keep Vincent out of danger and keep his kid safe and you were playing him.” My anger was rising as her words sank in. “You let Derek live with this weight on him for years.” Adaline shrugged. “Who is Derek to me?” She mirrored those words, knowing it was going to get under my skin. “Now, my child is an heir to not only the mafia family, but to a very powerful wolf pack and a blood relative to a very profitable security business.”“You never wanted me to create a program. All this was a lie to get the three of us here.” The truth came crashing down on me.Marco pointed his gun at me. “You are a very hard person to get ahold of. I told Zach to kidnap you by any means needed. He almost got you fucking killed. I’m happy you survived, but yes, however, Ethan was only part of it because he mated to you. I just wanted Vincent and you.” “Your dad was incredibly ann