Who is surprised that the witch Levana sent Beta Trevor after Maeve's parents?
Iām not sure how to be okay with the fact that I killed people. I killed them. They will never go home to their parents, their spouses, their children ever again. I know they were trying to kill me, Xander, and the pack. But I still hate that those deaths are on my conscience. I donāt have long to think about. After making sure that Meadow and Tate were fine, it seemed like Cayd killed their attackers, I had gone to bed and cried for hours while Xander held me. I eventually cried myself to sleep and when we woke the next day, they buried their dead. It didnāt occur to me beforehand. I didnāt even think about it. I was so overwhelmed with the deaths that I had caused, that I didnāt realize how much it would impact me to see the after effects of the deaths of others. As I stood with Xander, watching as they talked about the greatness of the ones that died, it hit me like a truck. I turn and look at Meadow and Tate and I see that itās affecting them too. We never got to do this for ou
My mate is struggling with so much right now and I want to try to do something to make her feel better, to make her feel like this is her home too. Rich and Emlyn went to Safe Haven to be with the pack while they bury their dead. Since that is Emlynās previous pack, it makes sense that she would need to be there. So, after my mate falls asleep, I reach out to my father via the mind link and ask him to go to Maeveās shop and get the ashes of her parents. āDo you know where they are in her apartment?ā he asks. āShe said itās in her room. Their residence was upstairs from the shop.ā āIāll get it. Reagan, Penny and Meadow have been talking all night. They apparently saw Penny on their way here and invited her to the sleep over. This was harder Meadow than I thought it would be,ā my father says. āIt was hard on Maeve, too. Have Cayd and Tate returned?ā āNo, Cayd said he was going to spend as much time with Tate as he needed before bringing him back here.ā āThanks, dad, to both you a
After breakfast, Meadow asks if Reagan and Penny can join us and Tate asks if Cayd can as well. I leave it up to Maeve and she agrees. So, the seven of us head back to the packhouse where I get the boxes of their parentsā ashes. I give one to Tate and one to Meadow to hold and I take Maeveās hand as we begin walking to the falls. As we walk, Reagan explains how the pack is named for the falls and how they rise up to a sheer cliff face that overlooks the canyon between the three packs. She tells them about the common area and they all agree to go visit soon. When we get close to the falls, I begin chuffing, calling to the sprites. Athalin and Lewa, two of the sprites that Maeve made the original lights for come flitting out of the forest. āHello, Sir Alpha," they say to me. āAnd hello Sir Alpha," they say to Cayd. āHello, Lady Maeve.ā āHello, Guardian Reagan.ā āHello, Lady Penny.ā āAnd helloā¦.oh, we donāt know you,ā Lewa says, looking at Meadow. āOr you. Iām Athalin,ā she says
The day after we created a memorial for my parents, I went with Xander to Canyon Ridge pack. They are having a service for an Alpha and his mate who were like grandparents to this entire generation, according to Xander. The Alpha was killed in the battle, and his mate basically died of a broken heart. Xander said thatās not uncommon in their world. Being a soulmate means that once you find your other half and feel whole, you can never go back to being only half a person. So, most mates cannot live once their mate has died. I stand beside Xander. This time itās me who needs to be strong for him. As I listen to the incredible stories of this man and woman, Iām amazed that while Iāve always known of the werewolves, Iāve never truly understood them. Iāve never really understood the love and camaraderie of the pack nor the adoration of the pack for its Alpha and Luna. An Alpha, a good Alpha, elicits a level of love, loyalty and dedication that humans can only dream of. When Alpha Liam get
I watch as Maeveās eyes go wide. āDid you say home? You bought this place?ā Reagan asks as I watch the confusion and surprise flash across my mateās face. āWell, technically, Rich and the pack bought it. When I take over as CEO, Iāll buy it back from him,ā I tell her, still watching Maeveās reaction. āItās too much. Itās way too much, Xander,ā Maeve says. āItās not. We need a place where I know that you, Meadow and Tate are safe, a place that we can come to at the end of the day and relax. A place where, eventually, we can raise our children. If you donāt like it, thatās one thing. But, if the only reason you donāt want it is because you think itās too expensive, then weāre keeping it,ā I tell her. āMaeve, youāve got to see this!ā Meadow calls from the other room. āXander already said this was their room. You and I have to fight over the other three rooms,ā Tate says to Meadow. I lean in, kissing my mate softly. āAt least look around. Tell me if you can see us here, raising our
The next few days go by in a flurry of activity. Reagan told her parents about the penthouse and the binding ceremony, and the next thing I know, weāve been given a house warming āpresentā of furniture to fill our penthouse. Angel took me shopping with Meadow and Reagan and we picked out the furniture I wanted. Xander told me he didnāt care, as long as I was happy and it felt like home to me. He says if it feels like home to me, it will feel like home to him. When we go to the furniture store, I choose a couch with end tables and tell Angel thatās what I want. I am already struggling with the price of the furniture and the extravagance of the gift when she tells me what her intent was. āSweetheart, weāre furnishing your entire condo. And itās not just me and Liam, Rich and the pack want to help too. You not only helped to keep our pack safe from the witches, you and your family were essential in helping our wolves heal when they suffered burns from the spells. Not only that, but Mal
Life is perfect, wonderful, amazing, all the good adjectives! Maeve and I are bound together in all the ways that matter to us and fun fact, I can now do a little magic. Tate has been trying to teach me some simple spells in the evening. The furniture arrived at the penthouse and my family came to help us put everything in order. This place already feels like home. It would anyway, since Maeveās strawberries and cream scent surrounds me everywhere I go in our condo, but with the added furniture, the warmth that my mate brings to our new home, any concern I had for living away from the pack is gone. The night we move in, Maeve insists on making dinner for everyone. I told her we could order pizza, but she wanted to thank everyone. So after all the furniture is moved to the proper rooms, Reagan helping Meadow and Cayd helping Tate while Mom and Dad help me, Maeve began making a huge dinner. As the delicious scents of food permeated the room, I realize my mate is making the meal that I
The morning after moving into our penthouse, Xander walks me and Meadow to the shop. He checks to ensure that itās safe and that no one broke into it. Well, no one but his family. They brought our things from upstairs to the penthouse. Iād consider using the space as storage, but I know Xander is serious about moving my shop closer to our building. I have mixed feelings about that. This shop is the one that my parents bought after we left Levanaās coven. But it is also the place where they were murdered, and when I think of that, I canāt leave this place quickly enough. Itās as busy today as it was when Xander was here with me and I had just reopened after being away. Iāve been away again and once word is out that weāre back, people come rushing in. Thankfully, Meadow is here to help me and Iām not overwhelmed. At one point, I look out the window and I see Jesse standing across the street, watching the shop. I go open the door. āYou may as well come inside, Jesse,ā I say, not rais
Nineteen Years LaterāMom, why do we have to go to this Beta ceremony?ā Genevieve, my daughter, one of the twins, asks.āItās not a Beta ceremony, Gen. The vampires donāt have Betas, you know that,ā I tell her.āTheyāre second in command, mother, that makes them Betas,ā she argues.āAnd besides going to see your cousins take their place as the mates of Urienās second in command, it will be a good opportunity for you to look for your mates.āMalinās daughters, Kayleigh and Sasha, found their mate, Lorenzo, the son of Ennata and Demetrius. Demetrius had been Drakeās second in command until he decided to retire with Ennata and move to the city to help Xander and Maeve with the witches. Now Lorenzo is taking over as Drakeās second in command.āMate or mates?ā Marcella, the other twin asks.Unlike me and Malin, both of our twin daughters are identical twins. It caused a lot of worry for me and Malin while they were growing up, wondering what would happen if our daughters were mated to one p
Watching my mate on her birthday had been one of the best feelings in the world. I know every man in all three packs had hoped that she would be their mate. But she isnāt. Sheās mine. All mine, forever. And tonight, I get to claim her in the last possible way, officially making her my Luna.Last night, weād watched as Malin had taken her official place as Luna of the Canyon Ridge pack. It was special for Quinn, but Iāll admit to feeling jealousy when Cohen announced to everyone that Malin was carrying his pup. After finding out at Quinnās birthday party that my sister, Emlyn, Quinnās sister, Leana, and her sister-in-law Maeve were all pregnant, and now hearing that her twin is pregnant, I suddenly realize that I want a pup too.Iāve never given much thought to how many pups I want. I need an heir, and of course, Iād like to have a little girl that has Quinnās sweet personality, but otherwise, I hadnāt thought much about it. Until now. Now I know that I want pups with Quinn. I donāt eve
Iām exhausted and pleasantly sore between my thighs, but I donāt care. Iām wearing my mateās mark, wearing my new necklace, and itās my birthday. Emerson skipped warrior training this morning to spend extra time with me. Weād finally fallen asleep and Iād slept soundly for a couple of hours laying on top of his body.I feel his fingers softly rubbing over my back.I grumble, knowing heās trying to gently wake me up.āI donāt want to get up either, birthday girl, but we have a party to get to,ā he says.I snuggle against him, not budging. He chuckles. āIf you donāt get up, Iām going to take you again.āāIs that supposed to be a deterrent?ā I ask him.āYou must be sore, Quinn.āāNot that sore,ā I say, looking up at him.His eyes darken. āDamn, you are one sexy woman, Quinn. And you look fucking incredible wearing my mark. You know what?ā he asks, sitting up and lifting me as he gets off the bed and walks into the bathroom carrying me.āWhat?ā I ask.āI want to take my mate while I look a
Emerson and I have been together every night for the past month. Heās tried every possible position, explored every inch of my body and found places that even I didnāt know I liked being touched. But tonight feels different. I can feel it in the air around us, feel it in him, and feel it in our wolves.āWhat does my sweet mate want for her birthday?ā Emerson asks me.āYou. Just you,ā I say and he leans down, kissing me slowly and deeply, as I wrap my legs around his body.āJust me, not my mark?ā he asks, his warm breath blowing against my ear and moving to my neck, making me shiver.āHaving you means I get to wear your mark and I ge to put mine on you as well.āHe growls as I lift my chin, exposing my throat to him. I feel his canines graze over my mate mark, the feeling of it so much more intense now that itās my birthday.āNot yet,ā he says, before flipping us over. āI thought my little Guardian might want to be in control on her birthday, to ride me any way she wants before sinking
The day has finally arrived, the day when I can leave my mark on my mate and it will finally, finally stay. Iāve been looking forward to this day for years, literally years, since the first moment that I recognized Quinn as my mate.Even though I know I canāt leave my mark until midnight tonight, I still wake my mate by sliding inside her. I look forward to my evenings with Quinn and waking up with Quinn. I make a point to see my mate throughout the day. Then nights and mornings are when itās just us and I can be me and she seems to thrive on me being me. I was so terrified for so long that I would hurt her, that Iād scare her off, that it never really occurred to me to trust that the Moon Goddess would give me the exact mate that I needed to fulfill every dream and fantasy that Iāve ever had. But here she is, in my arms, screaming my name. Fuck, I love waking up to her body contracting around mine and my name coming from her mouth.Even though Iām behind her and weāre both laying on o
I love being in Emersonās room. Well, itās ours now. Going to bed at night is so much more enjoyable. And everything about Emerson has begun to fall into place. During the day, he still shows me affection, more than he used to, but itās at night that he strips away his reserved side and gives me everything that he is. And what a man he is.Our first night, he was careful with me, in the sense that we didnāt have sex. But that didnāt mean that I didnāt have one of the most intense nights of my life, at least up until that point. I know my mate wants control, and Iām happy to give it, as long as he gives me what I want. Just to be sure, I ordered some sexy lingerie, wearing it every night, just so Emerson can rip it off me. It seems to be all he needs to let go. And oh wow, Iām not even sure I realized how many ways my mate could take me, but Emerson wasnāt kidding when he said he wanted to know all the ways he could make me come by my birthday. Itās like heās on a mission and every nigh
I let her sleep about an hour before I wake her. We need to get ready to have breakfast with her sister and Cohen before we head back to our pack. I pull her into the shower with me, laughing at her sleepy grumpiness.āNone of that or I wonāt wake you up like that again,ā I say to her.āI need coffee,ā she pouts as I push her under the shower. āAnd how come youāre not exhausted?āāI didnāt have as many orgasms as you did,ā I say smiling, exceedingly pleased with myself. I counted ten. I made my mate come ten times. Now, I need to see how I can increase that number.āYou know, you called me greedy, but youāre awfully greedy when it comes to giving me orgasms,ā she says as I wash her hair.āAre you complaining?ā I ask, smiling at her.āNope. I like that greedy side of you,ā she says and I laugh, truly laugh.āAnd, I love seeing this happy side of you,ā she says softly and I look down at her.āYou did this. You make me this happy,ā I say, kissing her nose.That seems to make HER happy and
I wake for the first time with my mate in my arms. Iām not sure Iāve ever slept through the night. Itās not that I donāt sleep, but I tend to toss and turn. I can tell that I didnāt move all night, my body, mind, and soul all at peace having this fascinating and incredible woman beside me.I look down at her, her white, blond hair spread out across my chest, a stark contrast to my dark skin tone. Iām not sure I expected her to give herself to me so completely. I kept Clintās words of advice in my head, and he wasnāt wrong. Quinn giving me control over her perfect body, letting me taste her and fill her had been beyond anything Iād ever experienced, well, at least until Iād had my first orgasm inside her. I thought Iād died and gone to the Moon Goddessā realm. Yeah, I know Iām going to want to taste and fill this woman every damn day. I can already tell that Iāll never, ever be able to get enough of her. And now, Iām excited to find all the ways I can dominate this body and to see what
There is something extremely attractive about Emerson being so dominant. I can tell heās on the verge of losing control and the only thing keeping him in check is dominating my body. And oh, holy mother Moon Goddess, is he dominating my body.Iāve touched myself, found my own release many times in my life, but thisā¦this is way beyond anything that Iāve ever made myself feel. And he hasnāt even moved past my breasts. I didnāt know it was possible to come just from your mate sucking your nipples, but Iām here to tell you, it is possible. At least if you have Emerson licking and sucking on them like they are the most incredible thing heās ever put in his mouth.His hands are everywhere, his mouth is everywhere, and while I want to be a participant in this, our first of what I hope is many matings, heās overwhelming my senses. On top of that, he seems to want and need control and Iām willingly giving it to him.When he commands me to say his name when I orgasm again, I feel heat flooding m