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“Are you still mad?” Callie was finishing up the curls she put in my hair. I wasn’t sure what Ethan and Zach did today, but Damon was in the out of his room. I spend the whole day in here, waiting for the party. Mostly avoiding Ethan. Glaring at Callie through the mirror, she just smirked back. “Obviously.” “How long are you going to be upset?” Callie started pulling my hair into a low, messy bun. Leaving a few pieces out, I was feeling sexy. “Until Vincent is back and we are out of here.” I sighed, knowing that was the only thing to make me feel better. Looking at Callie, she nodded her head in understanding. Her hair and makeup were completed already. All that was left was to get her dress on. My makeup was done. I just needed Callie to finish my hair. Damon walked out of the bathroom, rolling his sleeves. “We have about five more minutes before we need to leave.” “Okay.” Callie looked back at him and smiled. I watched as Damon walked up to Callie, draped his arm around her wa
Ethan POVCallie smirked at me as I stood up straight. My girl was something else. I knew I could have taken her right then and she wouldn’t have even stopped me. However, that isn’t what her head is saying. Plus, I am still furious with her. She promised she wouldn’t put herself in danger and look at what she did. Now, I have a bigger mess to clean up. “You two better put your shit aside when we walk down those stairs.” Looking down, Callie was glaring at us. She looked so much like mom in that moment that I was left speechless. The look in her eyes was just the way mom would have when she got onto me. My phone buzzed in my pants. Pulling it out, I checked my text message. Zach: Let me know when the party starts. My men are in position. “ETHAN!” Callie got my attention again. Looking around, no one was close to us so I grabbed both girl’s arms and pulled them close. “Listen here. Not only am I having to appear appropriately, but I also have to worry about your safety.” Looking d
As everyone filtered in, most people were finding their seats and sitting down. However, some were standing and mingling around. “Ethan?” Grace put her hand on my arm. Looking down at her, she was looking at me. “I need to use the restroom.” “That is in the front before you walk in here, to the left.” Axton said. “Would you like me to take her?” “No, I got it.” Standing up, I pulled out Grace’s chair for her. She slipped her arm around mine as we started making our way to the bathroom. It was easy enough to find. Just like Axton said, it was to the left and marked clearly. However, Grace didn’t immediately go in. Instead, she looked around and pulled me into a room off to the side. It was a supply closet that wasn’t locked. “What are you doing, Grace?” I asked, slightly annoyed but still intrigued. “Listen, I’m not going through the whole evening with you like this.” Crossing her arms over her chest, she looked at me with all the defiance in the world. “I’m not doing this here.
“This lobster is amazing!” Callie looked over at Grace. I just got her dress up and over her leg. My hand was caressing her bare thigh, sending goosebumps down her leg. “It is great. The steak is cooked perfectly.” Grace smiled back. It was fun to watch her try to control her breathing. Just as I was about to move up more, my phone vibrated in my pocket. Annoyed, I had to retract my hand to see who texted me. Zach: Found the room but may need a distraction.My body froze as I looked up at Damon. He caught my eye. Trying to act normal, I slipped my phone between my legs and kept eating. “Zach may need a distraction.” I said to Damon in the mind-link.“That was a last resort kind of thing.” He didn’t seem happy. “Shit will hit the fan.” I agreed. “I didn’t want to have to tap into his security system again.” “How is everyone’s meal?” Alpha Theo walked up to the microphone again, pulling my attention away from Damon. There were many cheers around and clinking of glass. “Desert will
There was a body on the floor and Grace had her hands in her hair, looking through the massive window in front of her. “Grace?” I asked. She turned and looked at me. The horror in her eyes made me weak at he knees. Looking down, her pictures was on the big screen. Without thinking, my fist raised in the air, coming down on all the electronics. Again and again I smashed everything I could out of anger. “ETHAN!” Damon’s voice snapped me out of it. Looking over, I knew my wolf was in control. “I sent it. We need to go.” Damon reached over and grabbed Grace’s arm and pulled her along. She didn’t protest but looked back at me, worried. “You sent it?” Axton was looking at his phone. We put out an alert so everyone’s phone would vibrate like it was an Amber Alert. It gave them the slides to what Vincent found in the tunnels. “Make your choice. Stay with him or come with us?” I growled. Looking through the doors, everyone’s phones were lighting up their faces. Axton looked in the room be
“I want a shopping trip that is on your dime.” Callie sternly glared at Grace, but half a smile ran up her cheek. Grace was clearly relieved. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t want you to be in danger.”“I understand now why people are after you.” Callie said. “WHAT?” Axton said again as he slammed on the brakes. Everyone flew forward. Zach slid off the hood like he was on a water slide. Vincent rolled off their laps and got stuck between the seats and their knees. “Tell you later. Get everyone on the plane.” I commanded. Axton and I got out. Pulling the chunk of metal out of the door, it was easier to open it. Just as Damon got out, a siren went off as multiple people ran to their private plans. “SHIT!” Damon yelled as he pulled on Vincent’s legs. There was no time to worry about hurting him more. Tossing him over his shoulder, Damon took off running to the plane. Callie was just behind him. Axton got Grace out on the other side of the car. The two men jumped out of the trunk, and Zach had
Grace POV“Grace?” Callie’s sweet voice drifted into her bedroom. I had just finished putting on some shorts and a t-shirt. We were going to head to the hospital to see Vincent. The plane had landed a while ago. He was taken straight there by Ethan and Damon. As much as I protested, Ethan told me to go change and then head down. It was after midnight, but I couldn’t sleep. “Yeah?” There was a sadness in my voice. I didn’t want to face the world. My secret was out, and I was nervous as fuck. Would people drop my company? I could go bankrupt if everyone left. Well, the humans wouldn’t know, but they are a small portion of my company. “Ready to head to the hospital?” She looked at me with pity in her eyes. “Yeah.” Slipping some sandals on, we walked out of her room and down the hall. “You don’t have to come if you don’t want to.” I said to her.Callie pushed the button for the elevator. It was waiting for us since she just got off it. “I want to see how he is doing, too.” There was
“Why don’t you guys head to bed?” Vincent yawned. “I need some rest so I can go home tomorrow. My pack needs me.” “Yeah, what is Derrick doing there without you?” I tried to make a lighthearted joke as I got off his bed. “Probably fucking things up. He is coming to your luna ceremony next weekend.” “It will be nice to see him.” Giving him a small smile, exhaustion was setting in. “You are staying here for the night… correct?” Callie asked. “If you want to be moved to a room, the boys can carry you.” “No. I’ll fucking stay here…” Vincent sighed and shifted his body to get comfortable. Looking back at him, I couldn’t help but smirk. “Be a good boy and stay.” “Kiss my ass.” Vincent rolled his eyes at me. Ethan put his arm around my shoulders, pulling me out of the room. Callie and Damon were halfway out of the hospital by the time Ethan and I started walking. As soon as the door was shut, Ethan dropped his arm from my shoulders. “Still mad?” I asked as we got outside.Ethan loo
“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