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Sweet Little Mate 18: Lila
Stephanie comes into the office. "Please, Steven, let me tell Lila." Stephanie sits on the other chair and fidgets with the necklace on her collarbone. Steven nodded in return and took her other hand in his, squeezing it in a way to offer reassurance to his mate."Your mother left right after telling Stephanie she was pregnant with you. She had already married your father even though everyone had begged her not to. There was just something about him that didn't feel right to me. He was sweet to her but would make remarks anytime she left the room. He scared me if I'm being honest." Stephanie lets out a sob in her voice but takes a breath and continues."Gemma wasn't willing to listen, though she said I just didn't want her to be happy. I was just jealous because Keith was so amazing. She wouldn't see logic. She knows as well as any of us that you must have a wolf to have a mate. Your father has no wolf and therefore couldn't be her mate. She said her wolf was different, and its mate w
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Sweet Little Mate 19: Luke
Lila fell asleep quickly, silently crying as I ran my fingers through her hair, trying to soothe her but not wanting to make her uncomfortable. I want to show her support without making her uncomfortable in any way. I think she was just so mentally exhausted and overwhelmed that her mind needed time to recover. I can feel the pain radiating through our bond. She is devastated at the news. I stayed with her for a couple of hours, falling asleep as I inhaled her scent. Bonds can be a funny thing. We have a scent as a wolf that is unique to us. We can all smell each other, but our mates will always smell delicious to us. When they smell Lila, she will smell like cherries and almonds, but for me, she has the added scent of vanilla. To say it's intoxicating would be an understatement.It took every ounce of willpower I had to lie next to this amazing and beautiful woman and not reach out and touch her. When I woke up, her shirt had ridden up in her sleep showing the under part of her breas
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Sweet Little Mate 20: Lila
I woke up in bed, and Luke was gone. I must admit I had a very restful sleep, falling asleep beside him. I wonder if it should feel strange knowing that I fell asleep with a man I don't understand, but honestly, I don't feel weird about it. I was comfortable, and he hadn't tried to push me in any way. Even though we are mates, he honestly seems to respect my wants and desires. That makes me like him even more. I think he's allowing me to set the pace, and I'm thankful for that.I also think having spent time with Betty and knowing Stephanie helps me feel comfortable with him. He has an amazing family who, even though they didn't know me, were willing to assist me and offer me a home and a way to support myself, and I will forever be grateful to them. Anyone raised by such incredible women has to be a good guy, right?I miss him already. This mate bond is strong. Nova is eager to get to our mate as well. I quickly shower and change into a pair of yoga pants and a tank top. I brush my t
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Sweet Little Mate 21: Luke
Lila took Ezra to take a bath. I went with my mom. She had kept boxes of my clothes, and we found a few things for Ezra to wear while we waited for new clothes to come in. They might be a bit big, but they were clean."Luke, how is Lila doing? Is she handling everything okay? I know I probably overwhelmed her this morning with everything I had to tell her." My mom asks with concern laced through her voice. She wants to make sure Lila is okay and feels comfortable. I think my mom is afraid she may have scared Lila away from me. She had been hoping I'd find my mate, and it would devastate her if Lila didn't want to be with me or our pack."She's okay. I think she is still processing everything. She is so strong, though. I don't know that anything you could say would scare her off, mom. I watched her when I found out she was my mate. She is so brave. From what I know, her life hasn't been easy. I think her entire life has been her fighting in some way."I don't know how she can still fin
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Sweet Little Mate 22: Lila
Stephanie gave me a beautiful emerald dress to wear to the ceremony. I hadn't come with much. Luke said he would take Ezra and me shopping later this week. The dress, though, was breathtaking. It was floor length with wide straps on the shoulders, which is something I need to be able to wear a bra. It had a high slit up the thigh, which made me a bit uncomfortable. I'm not used to showing that much of my body, and I wasn't sure how I would sit without it riding up even higher. Stephanie helped with my makeup as I didn't know how to do much.When I was ready, I looked like me but also like someone else. I had never felt so elegant. The last piece was putting on shoes. Stephanie had a few pairs for me to try. There was a pair of cute black heels that were open-toe with straps that came up around my ankles. I put them on and tried walking. I had never in my life worn a pair of heels, and I fell right off the bat. Stephanie tried to help, but I didn't have enough time to practice. It was
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Sweet Little Mate 23: Lila
The silence only lasts a minute before it is returned with the howls from the pack. As the howls quieted down, though, there was a howling of distress coming from what sounds seemed to be in the area of the packed house. Nova and Ash raced us back towards the pack house. Much of the pack followed us back as well. Some started doing border checks.When we arrived at the pack house, there was a couple arguing with Stephanie and Steven. Sweet little Ezra was hiding behind Stephanie's legs. He looked terrified and this infuriated me. I shifted not giving a d*mn if I was naked. I wouldn't let Ezra feel afraid or alone.Luke must have thought the same because he shifted as well, and we made our way to the front porch where a yelling match was taking place."What's happening here?" I asked, my head held high, trying hard to ignore the fact that I'm but naked in front of all these people now that many of the pack members have shifted and are also watching what's going on. Thankfully, a younge
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Sweet Little Mate 24: Luke
Lila was buzzing with anger. I could feel it through the bond, but I'm sure anyone nearby could feel it, too. Lila wasn't just angry, though. She hurt for Ezra, and when his dad mentioned selling his son to us, I could feel Lila explode with so many emotions. I knew it wasn't going to be good.I tried to reach Lila, but she shifted so fast that no one could stop her. Ezra's dad never stood a chance. I can't say I'm upset, though. If Lila hadn't k*lled him, I would have. There are rules, though, and I will need to report his death to the sifter council. This couple had so many complaints there wouldn't be any repercussions for what Lila did. I will need to file paperwork to bring Ezra officially into our pack.After everything that just happened, I expected Lila to be ready to fall apart; instead, she simply closed the door and gave me a look. She isn't sure what to do with the body but wants to shield Ezra from having to see his father that way. She smiled at Ezra as though nothing ha
Last Updated : 2024-03-23Sweet Little Mate 25: Lila
Seeing Luke with Ezra this morning and chasing him through the house makes me so happy. It gives me so much assurance that he really is a good man and the type of man I have always wanted to be with. I never wanted to end up with someone like my father, and Luke doesn't seem like my dad. Thank goodness.Stephanie and Steven were busy tonight, so Donte and Jake are going to watch Ezra while we go on our date. Ezra likes them both and seems comfortable, so I don't mind them watching him. They ended up joining in playing with Ezra this morning, helping to chase him and rescue him from our big bad Alpha, aka the kiss monster.I don't know where we are going for our date tonight, and I don't have a lot of clothing to choose from, but I ended up deciding on skinny jeans, a white tank top, and black sandals. I put on makeup. I wear a little bit more than I normally would, lining my eyes and putting on an extra coat of mascara. I also put on just a little foundation and some light blush. I wo
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Sweet Little Mate 50: Lila
I don't think I have ever been so furious as when I saw my father taking my son. The rage that coursed through my vends was like nothing I had ever felt before. My dad could hurt me. I'll deal with it, but no one, and I mean absolutely no one, will hurt Ezra again as long as I am breathing. My son has been through more than enough already.As I screamed for Luke, I charged at my dad. I saw his eyes widen in fear. He only knows the old me, the docile daughter he raised, the girl who catered to him, and all of his stupid demands. I'm not that same girl anymore. I have been training with Donte and gained a confidence that I didn't know was possible.As I could close the door, he pushed through it. I was mere seconds behind them, flying through the door in pursuit of my son, willing to do anything needed to keep me safe. As I came out the door, I saw Chelsea and Brendon. Brendon was at the back of a van, holding the door open, and Chelsea was in the driver's seat.I wasn't surprised my dad
Sweet Little Mate 49: Lila
I am beyond excited to be going home to our pack today. It feels like we've been away for a lifetime. I know Ezra will be happy to be back home, too. Unfortunately, we couldn't bring many toys, and he's bored. The new pack members have already started training and are settling in well. One of the first things we will do is announce that I will be selecting a Beta and Gamma. We are opening up a trail of sorts to see who is interested and would be best in these roles. The two things I am most excited about, though, are planning Ezra's birthday, which is in just a few weeks, and telling Luke I'm pregnant. We haven't talked about children yet, and there hasn't been time. With everything happening, we may not have planned to have a baby right now, but we haven't done anything to prevent it. I have ordered a cute shirt for Ezra that says - Currently Training For My New Position: Big Brother. I plan to get him ready for the day and put on a zip-up sweater over the shirt. I will take Luke an
Sweet Little Mate 48: Luke
"Hmm... Did you believe everything Margot said?" I asked Lila while kissing her neck just below her ear. We were lying in bed, discussing her private conversation with Margot. A less confident alpha might be upset that Luna snapped it in front of others and ran off to speak privately, though I love my mate's confidence. I find myself being proud of Lila and her fierce determination."I do believe her. She told me her story, and it was devastating. She also shared a lot about Hudson. If I'm honest, he sounds like a bit of a creep. He gave her drugs for s*xual favors. It's gross to think my brother is willing to do that to someone who uses someone's weakness for his self-satisfaction. I also learned it's really Gemma who is in charge of everything. People are terrified of her. I don't really know why they are all following her orders." Lila was deep in thought over this information. Her face is furrowed in concentration as she tries to work through her thoughts."Hudson is a creep, and
Sweet Little Mate 47: Lila
Donte called Luke and me to update us on Margot. I can not believe she is his mate. She is struggling, though, and needs to get clean, so Donte took her to Sedona Sky Recovery. It is a drug rehab center for shifters. I don't know if getting sober is different for sifters than it is for humans. They have only been at the facility for a few weeks, which seems fast, but they should be meeting us tonight at the Red Oak Pack in Oregon. I made a mental note to ask Luke about this later.Donte did read the note Hudson wrote me, though. Margot contacted one of the people she knew who also went back and forth getting Wolfsbane from Gemma. I am sending my brother a letter that simply contains a cell phone number. It's a burner phone. Jake didn't want me to give him my real number; he didn't want someone tracking me or hacking into my regular phone, so this is one I could toss if needed. I'm hoping to hear from him any day now.Later that night, after dinner, Luke and I laid Ezra down for bed, a
Sweet Little Mate 46: Margot
This chapter contains Margot's story. It can be triggering. Read with caution. If you are in the U.S. and have been a victim of sexual assault, help is available through the National Sexual Assault Hotline. 1-800-656-4673 I'm sorry, I don't know the resources available in other locations. I didn't have the money to get a hotel to sleep at. I could have shifted and slept in the woods, but I learned my lesson long ago that it is not safe for women to be alone in the woods, even in wolf form. There are plenty of rogue wolves who look for females, and that is why I ended up sleeping on a park bench. The last thing I expected was to be woken up by my mate. Mate? I didn't think I would ever find a mate. I am broken and have been for a very long time. My cousin knows I'm an addict. She doesn't know how I ended up this way, though, and I will never tell her. We weren't close and never have been. When I was ten, my dad passed away, protecting the pack. When someone loses their mate once bo
Sweet Little Mate 45: Donte
We have been to five packs so far, and four of them are taking the information seriously and have agreed to stand by us. Today, we are on our way to a pack in California. The travel locations are sporadic based on who agrees to see us. I can't say I'm upset that in just another three hours, we will be at the Chimariko pack, and we plan to stay for a couple of days, so if anyone needs me, they'll have to come find me at the beach. I'm in the driver's seat of the large eight-passenger SUV. Luke is sitting next to me in the passengers seat. Lila and Ezra are in the back seat, and we are followed by two other SUV's. When I heard Lila's phone ring, she was a little on edge lately. I can tell it is Abigail on the phone based on the excitement and hesitation I see on her face when I look into the rearview mirror. I know she's been waiting to her back from her brother or at least hoping to hear from him. I heard Lila's side of the conversation. "Really?! That's great news." "Yeah, I just c
Sweet Little Mate 44: Hudson
Please, before you read this chapter, mention sexual assault with a very brief flashback. The scene is brief and doesn't go into terrible detail, but this can be triggering, and I want to ensure you know you can skip to the second paragraph and avoid this scene.I am sitting in my room reading the letter that the dumb sl*t brought me. Margot told me about the letter as she was kneeling in front of me; that girl would do absolutely anything for her next fix. It's hard for me to say no when she offers herself. She is beautiful with dark brown hair and mocha skin. I know many wolves wait to have sex until they meet their mate out of respect because our wolves are so jealous. I thought I would wait, but mom sent two girls, well, two women, to my room when I was thirteen. I tried to hold out against the temptation, but mom fed me a little blue pill after one of the women went back out to tell her I wasn't performing, and now look at me handing out drugs to get my d*ck wet.The letter Margo
Sweet Little Mate 43: Lila
The room Ray and Abigail let us stay in was gorgeous. It's different from my personal taste, but you can't deny the beauty. The room had three white walls, and the one that paralleled the foot of the bed was a dark navy blue. The furniture was all white. A four-post canopy bed was a feature of the room. The fabric draped on it was a sheer, almost silk-like tulle that was also navy but so sheer you only see that dark navy where it bunches together. A small living space hosted a white rocking chair, a love chair, and a coffee table. On the coffee table was a clear vase filled with blue flowers, cornflowers, and white roses. There was a stack of three books and a stationary set with a pen. On the stationary sat a small note-card. Lila, I thought you might need this. -Abigail My breath caught at Abigail's kindness. The fact that she sent this to the room for me meant so much. Luke read the note over my shoulder, kissing and nibbling along my neck and collarbone. A shiver went through m
Sweet Little Mate 42: Lila
As Luke finished telling Ray and Abigail all that had happened up until now, Ray turned to look at me."I am so sorry you have had to go through all of this." I could hear the pity in his voice, and I despised that. I haven't had the best of luck times, but I don't need anyone's pity. I have a beautiful life, even if it is unconventional. I have an amazing husband and the most beautiful son. I am nothing if not blessed in the family I have found. I sat up straighter and squared my shoulders."Alpha Ray, I am so grateful you are hosting us, but I don't need your pity. I need your help. As Luke said, we are building an army. I want you as an ally because what Gemma is doing won't just affect our pack. Gemma may be the woman who birthed me, but she is not my mother. She is a cancer, and she will spread her vile poison if not dealt with soon." I pick up the water before me and take a long drink, hoping to swallow back any emotion that may try to break through."I don't pity you. I apologi
