The door to the bedroom banged open, smacking against the wall behind it and causing us both to snap awake and sit up, alert for a threat. I huffed and relaxed when I saw Varin standing in the doorway, a frown forming as I noticed the worried look on his face. Silas stood up and pulled on his jeans from the floor and looked at his Beta.
“What’s going on Varin, why are you worried?” Silas asked as he quickly pulled a shirt over his head.
“The council member Magnus Horne is here with Alpha Kane and some of his warriors. They won’t say why they’re here until the two of you come down to meet them.” He spoke quickly, his eyes flickering to me before he focused on Silas, his face giving away nothing.
“What the fuck. Why in the hell is this happening? Do you have any idea, Kara?” Silas asked as he turned to me with a fr
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I watched as people shifted and looked on in curiosity and I could feel the unease and anger of the warriors who wanted Silas to fight and take the pack from me. I may have looked calm on the outside but inside my stomach was a churning mess of nerves and worry. This was a big decision and I wouldn't blame them if they wanted to fight but I would not let them take the pack from me, not again. With a roar the warrior who spoke out against me rushed me, intending to tackle me to the ground. Since I was smaller and quicker than him I side-stepped him and gave him two hard hits to the kidneys. A bit of a cheap shot, but then again so was bull-rushing someone who wasn’t even facing you. : No, stay back. I need to handle this on my own or even my own people won’t take me seriously : I mind-linked Kane to stop as I saw him from the corner of my eye make a move to st
“If the other pack will accept me as Alpha, then I will happily take the responsibility.” Silas spoke after a moment of quiet contemplation. “I won't have killed to secure the position so I hope they will look on that better at least.” “I can go ahead to the pack now and let them know what’s going on, let your warriors know as well so they can make that decision for themselves as well if that’s alright with you Alpha.” Alaric said as he turned to me, a charming smile on his face. I smiled slightly and nodded, glancing around at everything and quickly deciding on a game plan. “That’s fine Alaric, it’s a good idea. You have a relationship with all of them, they will know you speak the truth. In the meantime and in the midst of all the confusion I don’t want my borders unprotected. Alpha Kane, would it be alright if your warriors do patrol?” I asked as I turned
I woke early the next morning, well before the sun was up and felt restless. I sat up and stretched out my stiff muscles, standing up from my makeshift bed on my office couch. I had been working late and just decided to crash on my couch. That and I didn’t want to go back to the house and fall asleep in an empty bed that still smelt of Silas. I would have to make time later today to strip the bed and wash my sheets.I sighed and looked out the window, seeing the sky dark still with just a hint of lightness creeping in, signalling that the sun would be rising soon. I put my shoes on and left my office and the building, making the small trek back to the house and walking back around it. I wrapped my arms around my torso to block out some of the morning chill and made the short journey to my pond, sitting down on my favourite rock c
The next week was a very busy one, a lot of shuffling around and trying to get things sorted but somehow we managed to smooth it out as much as possible. The families that decided to stay behind were set to swear their fealty to me on Sunday when I was officially sworn in as Alpha of Ravenfield, a traditional ceremony that was supposed to be performed by the previous Alpha or another blood Ravenfield. With my dad and uncle gone, Gram would be performing the ceremony, she may not be a blood Ravenfield, but she was the closest we had and I was sure that the spirits of the pack would accept her as a suitable replacement. The majority of the warriors and single wolves, the ones that had been placed here during the take over with Silas so for the time being Kane was leaving his warriors with me and Ezra and Echo have stayed as well. Tristan and Elle with the other scouts have been working really well with Kane
“Are you hiding?” a deep rumbly voice from behind me sounded and I squealed and whirled around to see Echo looking down at me with a smirk from where I sat behind the small pool shed, relaxing in a patch of nice shade. He laughed and sat down beside me, laying back on the grass with his hands behind his head. I shrugged and lay down with him, using his stomach as a pillow. “Kinda,” I admitted with a sheepish shrug as I looked up at the clouds moving through the sky, the trees waving in the wind and taking a deep breath of the crisp cool air. “I know it’s ridiculous and childish, but I’m just a little...overwhelmed. Kane and Magnus are everywhere and every time I turn around one of them is there and I’m just not sure how to act around either of them right now.” “Hmm. Ok you know I love you, so when I say this, know that it comes from a good place.” I turned to
“Smells like it’s burning there dear.” Kane teased as he looked over my shoulder as I stirred the soup. I snorted and nudged him away with my foot, putting my body in front of the stove. “Not at all. If you smell burning it’s definitely your grilled cheese.” I retorted as I turned off the soup and poured it into two bowls, taking them and setting them on the table along with napkins and spoons. “My grilled cheese is flawless Kara. Don’t pretend it doesn't smell delicious.” He smirked and he put two grilled cheese sandwiches on each plate and came to sit with me at the table. I rolled my eyes and smiled at him pushing a bowl towards him as he pushed a plate towards me. I laughed and moved my dishes before digging into my soup with a satisfied sigh. Comfort food was my absolute favourite. “Sure it smells delicious
“Ok I was a little worried earlier that your taste in movies would be atrocious but I am pleasantly surprised to learn that you have great taste in movies.” I teased as we cleaned up the mess in the living room at the end of the night, tossing all the garbage into the bin and cleaning up the mess of pillows and blankets. He chuckled and shrugged as he cleaned up the last of the garbage and turned off the tv. “I have great taste in movies, thank you very much. And I can show you more of my favourites for next time. Tonight it is late and we can go to bed. You must be exhausted, you haven’t been sleeping all that well.” He said with a soft smile as he gave me a small nudge towards the bedroom. “Been keeping a close eye on me I see.” I teased as I turned and leaned against the door frame of my bedroom. “I hear you m
I worked in the office all morning before I finally took a break at lunchtime when Gram came to me and told me that the work in dad's office was finished and it was ready for a final inspection. I quickly went with her and looked around with a large smile and teary eyes as I saw the Ravenfield desk back in its rightful place. The office no longer smelled of Silas and finally, the last remnants of him in my life were gone, all except for the bond braid which I had safely tucked away in a memory box. Despite the history, he still meant something to me and I was sad for what could have been if things were different. Despite all of that I was happy to be done with it and heading into a new chapter of my life.“Oh, it looks amazing hun. Your dad would be so proud of you, and I know for sure he is watching you with pride.” Gram whispered as she wrapped her arms around me from the side, giving me a sq
I woke in the morning feeling warm and secure, two sets of arms wrapped snugly around me with Kane’s face in my neck and Magnus’s in my hair. That couldn’t be comfortable. I sighed in contentment and basked in the feel of being wrapped up in my mates before slowly and carefully sneaking out of the bed. I made my way into the bathroom and did my business before washing my hands and glancing in the mirror. The moment I did a gasp left my lips as I noticed something different about the marks on my neck. The claiming bit had been red and was healing as a cut would, but now it was a mark on my skin, almost like a tattoo. It was dark and flat, the skin smooth and unmarred and it was in the shape of teeth marks. Like a brand of his canines on my skin. Kane’s mark was also healed and like a tattoo. The difference was that it looked like the moon with his canines around it. It reminded me ok Skoll and Hati, the wolves that would devour the moon and sun in Ragnarok. Hati would devour the moo
I walked into the suite and found my men lounging on the couch in a very relaxed and domesticated manner. Kane was just in sweats and he sat in the corner of the sectional going over a few papers from a folder, a small frown of concentration on his face. Magnus was just in his soft black lounge pants and was on the recliner part of the sectional with a book in his hand and a cup of tea beside him on the coffee table. I smiled fondly before I made my way into the bedroom to change into something more comfortable. I stripped out of the pants and set them aside before finding a pair of lavender athletic short shorts and slipped them on, deciding to keep my crop long sleeved shirt on and instead just took off my bra, sighing in relief as the contraption was gone. Confining uncomfortable piece of fabric torture but necessary all the same. I put my hair up into a messy bun as I made my way back into the main room and grabbed a cold glass of water before going to the couch and laying down s
I sat with Mira in the silence of my office until a young girl who worked in the kitchen knocked on the door and came in with a cart that had tea and snacks for us. I thanked her as she set up everything on the coffee table before leaving the room. I set two cups infront of us and poured some tea, leaving the sugar and cream withing easy reach of Mira to make her as she liked. I sipped my tea that I had made a little sweeter than normal and moved the food tray closer to her.“There’s no judgement here Mira. You’re not in trouble and nothing will happen to you, I give you my word as both Luna of this pack and Alpha of my own. I can keep you safe and away from him.”I spoke softly,watching the surprise in her eyes before if was replaced with fear and shame, emotions she should never have to feel when it came to her mate.“I don’t know why I let it get this so bad. I was strong and confident and I thought I could recognize this behaviour. I’m a nurse for crying out loud, we’re trained to
I walked into the bedroom and stripped out of my clothes, smiling to myself as I could hear them getting closer. I went into the shower and turned the water on hot, stepping in and letting it soothe my skin. I felt it the moment they entered the bathroom, the atmosphere shifting to something carnal and heavy. I turned to face them as I stayed under one of the shower heads in this huge walk-in glass shower, running my hands through my hair as I watched them stalk towards me naked and ready. Gods was that ever a marvellous view. They both stepped into the shower and closed the glass door behind them, trapping us in the steam. I bit my lip and shivered as they stood under the same showerhead and helped each other get their hair and bodies wet. I ached and throbbed all over just from watching and I knew they could smell my arousal heavy in the air. They turned to face me at the same time and moved till Magnus was behind me and Kane was in front of me. I brought my hands up and ran th
I stirred in the morning and sighed as I felt the warm body pressed to my back and smiled as I was enveloped in the combined scents of Kane and Magnus. Feeling only one body in bed with me had me opening my eyes and seeing Kane’s side of the bed empty and a small note on his pillow. I reached over and looked at his neat cursive and felt a spark of silly jealousy, my chicken scratch would never be this nice. : Babe, I had some things that required my attention since I’ve been gone for a while. I will make sure that the pack knows of your multiple mates so that you are free to act with Magnus and Brodryn as you wish to. I will also make sure no one says anything about it. Relax with Magnus for the remainder of the morning and I will come around lunch or whenever it is I manage to finish up. Love A : I was so used to calling him Kane that it surprised me to see him refer to himself as Alistair. Maybe I should actually ask him what he preferred me to call him. I stretched out and set the
I looked around the space in awe, it was open concept and beautifully set up. There was a nice clean entranceway that opened up into a spacious living room with cream coloured couches, a navy blue coloured recliner chair, pale grey walls with one navy blue accent wall that was decorated with a collage, a large tv over an electric fireplace, and a huge window that overlooked the side of the house and it was a nice view. The kitchen was just to the side of the living room and it was amazing. The large stove, butcher block countertops, the stainless steel appliances and all the cabinetry were a nice navy blue colour with brass handles. It was to die for. I was so jealous of his kitchen and I knew Gram would have been for sure as well. I walked through the space and came to a home office that was decorated with shades of grey and cream and some navy accents like the curtains and a few comfy chairs on the other side of the black wood desk. It was a nice space but definitely masculine. I
I woke in the morning to the feel of light kisses on my neck and warm arms pulling me close to a heated chest. I hummed in contentment as I turned in his arms, burrowing my face into his chest and kissing the skin over his heart. “Good morning, beautiful.” Brodryn murmured as he kissed me, his voice deeper and laced with sleep. I chuckled and kissed him back softly before stretching and groaning from how good it felt. “What time are we heading out?” I ask as I look over to Echo’s bed and don’t see him but the shower is running so he’s still in the room. “Once we’re all ready and have everything together we’ll head out. You need to eat since flying took a lot out of you last night. So while you shower I will go and get us some food while Echo stays in here with you.” He explained as he stood up and started to pull on his clothes, sitting on the bed as he put his shoes on and smiled at me as I pulled his hair back and braided it down his back, a happy rumble coming from his chest.
I watched from inside the shower as Brodryn stripped out of his clothes and stalked across the floor towards me, stepping into the shower and closing the curtain behind him, immediately the temperature rising from the heat he naturally generated. I stayed under the water and made sure I was fully wet before I switched positions with him, both of us careful not to touch one another just yet, the mutual restriction just adding to the building tension. While he got himself wet I made sure to soap every inch of my body, taking my time and shivering from the low rumble emitting from Brodryns chest as he watched me.Once more we switched positions as I rinsed the soap from my body and he scrubbed his skin. I took my time, making sure my hands were slow and methodical as they ran all over my body, watching him with eyes glowing with my dragon and licking my lips as I watched him wrap his hand around his hard length and stoke himself a groan leaving his lips as my hand teased and played with
I walked down the stairs with the bag slung over my shoulder and my shoes and a leather jacket in my hands. The plan was for us to fly to a rendezvous point, which was a decently rated motel, settle in for the night and once Echo got to us we’d leave in the truck in the morning. With us flying we’d most likely get to the motel before Echo even though he left earlier than us. I made my way to the front yard where Gram, Gigi, Brodryn and Laris were waiting, smiling as I saw Blaze, Cadmus and Alaric join the group as well. I gave Gram and Gigi a hug, assuring them I would be safe and that everything was ok. I went over a few things with Laris and Alaric, this time they assured me that everything would be fine and the pack would be safe. I then turned to Blaze and smiled as he pulled me to him and gave me a guilty and heated kiss, telling me to stay safe. As soon as I promised I was pulled into Cadmus’s arms and given a slow lingering kiss that left me sighing for more. I assured him I w