I dressed as soon as I could, heading to my office to deal with some paperwork and bills that were urgent. The recent days I had been a little lapse with my usual Alpha duties. It was easy to be distracted considering the course of events that had occurred, but I needed to try to focus myself. I sat at my desk, and begun working through the papers. Trying hard to not allow my mind to wander to Evelyn. I had barely slept, constantly wondering if she would be okay. Micco was so unsettled without her here. The prospect of losing another mate was tearing him apart piece by piece. I am beginning to question if accepting a second mate was the right thing to do, as I know if I lose her it will end my wolf, which ultimately would destroy me from the inside out. I am more than a little scared, but I don’t even know who to speak to about this. I had left Aiden and Cayden to their own devices. The two of them seemed to be getting closer, which does not bother me. The mate bond dr
The note was sent, and ever since then it has been on my mind. I know they will have received it. Blake told me that a messenger was sent to the pack gates, so it will have been taken to them. My mates should be coming to see me. That had been on my mind every moment since he took the note from my hand. I feared for their lives. I cannot see any reason for Blake wanting them here other than to kill them. But, had I not done as he asked it brought into question my loyalty to what he was asking of me. This whole scenario was one big mess, and so far Orla was still silent. Blake had shown me the entire pack, proud of his little empire it seemed, despite the fact it was decrepit and falling apart. It had been allowed to fall into disrepair. And it needed a lot of care and attention to bring it back to it’s once glory. I had no intention of being here for that. But, I had no doubt, that Night Shade Pack could be a beautiful pack if taken care of, but the current Alpha, and th
The three of us had arrived with time to spare. Cayden and Jackson both now marked, so our circle was complete. I hoped this would be the final step in bringing us closer to being as close as we could be. The strength, well we knew that was destined to develop, and we had not had time for that, but we were three strong men, three strong wolves, all of senior positions within a pack, that in itself brought strength and abilities, hopefully, we could use those today to help Evelyn. I just hope having us here would give her some strength too. I missed her terribly, and I so desperately want her home with us. And there is no denying my other mates feel the same. We had all been shocked, maybe even a little disgusted by the hand that fate had dealt us when we had discovered it, a quartet of mates... but now we were together, all marked it seems like the most normal and natural thing. The most natural of scenarios for us. And I could not begin to imagine not being with any of
My eyes roam across Evelyn the moment she walks into the office. She is avoiding my gaze, and from what I can see, she doesn’t seem to be looking at our other mates either. I can see Alpha Blake’s hand on her lower back, like he is guiding her into here. I am unable to hold back the growl from Micco that sneaks from me… My wolf clearly disliking the fact he is touching our mate as much as I do. I generally can control my wolf well, on the whole, but this time, I was not able to hold him back. He pushed forward suddenly to cause the growl, thankfully I managed to pull him back as I felt him rippling, ready to shift… ready to take down the adversary he saw Alpha Blake as… the man who had stolen our mate. ‘Bastard’ he snarled at me. ‘Me or him?’ I snarled back. ‘Both. I wanted to kill him so we get our mate back, and you push me back?’ he snaps, sulking, pacing within my mind, watching Evelyn with Alpha Blake, and the fact she seems so comfortable in his pr
The moment I walked into the office the scents of my mates rushes through my senses, and I feel whole again. I have missed them terribly. Orla is going crazy within my mind, pacing, whimpering and yapping for her mates. But I know I need to keep this situation under control. I put up a mindlink block the moment we approached the door, I cannot afford any of them trying to speak to me alone. I would fold. Break. All too easily. That would be too risky… They all know my heart. They would be able to soften me. I am unable to resist any of them, and this was going to be hard enough as it was. And the moment I saw the hurt upon their faces simply seeing Blake’s hand upon my back was the worst. I knew my eyes must remain away from theirs, or it would betray me. Tears were threatening and this was not going to be easy. I could not allow myself to cry. If even one tear fell it would appear I was scared. It would appear then that I felt in fear and I could not allow that to
I leave the office, so confused by the mixed body language and auras radiating from Evelyn. My many attempts at mindlink were blocked. I was unable to tell if she was simply choosing to ignore us, which would be a defence mechanism no doubt considering the things she was needing to tell us, or if the sick bastard who had demanded we come here, was dosing her with wolfsbane, and therefore taking away her abilities to mindlink. Though, Rek was sure he could faintly sense her wolf. Be it pushed back, or hiding, Rek was certain she was there. I would not be surprised if she was hiding, her wolf would be hurting at the choices Evelyn appeared to be making. A wolf needs its mates. Fated mates are everything to a wolf. Without them a piece of the wolf is missing. And Evelyn was choosing to leave three of those pieces behind. It made no sense. Her wolf would not understand, no matter Evelyn’s logic. I was in pain. Heartache and rejection was raging through my body, and she h
‘Thank you Aiden. Please do not doubt me.’ Evelyn mindlinks me once more, and her words tear at my heart, we had all doubted her, doubted the very matebond that made us one, yet she had done nothing but honour it. We had been fools. Had there ever been a reason to doubt her? ‘Always my beautiful goddess.’ I tell her. ‘I will be doing all I can to sort this for you. My faith in you unwavering.’ ‘Please tell Jax and Cay I am sorry. Tell them what was said was to keep us all safe.’ She urged, and once more I knew what fools we had all been. How could we not have seen that? Everything made sense now. I could not believe I had been blind to that. ‘Consider it done.’ I tell her. ‘Now my beautiful girl, I must leave you, but stay safe, and keep those links open for me, I will be back with you the first moment I am able. We will work on this every moment we can, Evelyn. We will do this, together as mates, I swear to you.’ But there was no response, telling me
My mindlink to Aiden seemed to be going so well, I think he was accepting my words, which eases my mind a little. I had made sure I had sat with my head in my hands so as to shield my eyes from Blake who was currently sat at his office desk, appearing to scan through some paperwork. I could not risk him knowing I was mindlinking my mates. That could be dangerous. He had already seemed on edge and angry speaking to Jackson, I did not need to anger him further... He had already disturbed me once mid-mindlink, but thankfully he returned to whatever the work was he had chosen to be distracted with. I would not complain, it had allowed me the opportunity to speak to my mate, even for a short time. A chance to explain my actions, so they did not truly hate me. Their reactions had hurt, of that there is no doubt. But, in truth, I knew it would. I knew my words and my actions were going to cause them pain, so of course they would hold resentment toward me for them. We w
2 years later. I adjust my dress, it is so uncomfortable being this heavily pregnant, especially in this heat, but we are heading to Midnight Blood Pack, to see Frankie and Cara and their little one. They had their first son a few days ago and were having a pack party today to celebrate. We, of course were invited, as were the Alphas from all the other packs within our region. Any major event within our packs now was celebrated as one region. Since that day we were all united, and so much closer. Each pack had their own Alpha but they worked alongside one another, and sought out one another’s advice on things. The packs had worked hard together to fix all the damage done to the packs, returning them to their former glory. Allowing the refugees residing within our many packs return home. For the refugees whose packs had been destroyed and absorbed into others, they now had new homes within two new packs in what had been Night Shade Pack. Our region was completely ren
We walk through the pack to the training field. Each one of my mates is desperate in one way or another to be touching me. I find it incredibly sweet, but can’t help but wonder how I am going to get anything done… “The whole pack is waiting for us, are you excited?” Cayden asks, as he pulls me closer to him. “Not really. I hate being the centre of attention, so if you want to put all of that onto Aiden, that is good with me.” I say while grinning at Aiden, who shakes his head at me. “Hmm, I think meeting their new Luna will be a big deal. Especially one who took out that prick.” He winks at me. “I’m just a surplus Alpha that the moon goddess decided to throw in for some reason.” “Don’t say things like that.” Jackson snarls, with a shake of his head. “We are all even. So, you are not surplus Aiden. Though in bed… maybe.” He teases with a grin. “You didn’t think I was surplus when you were snuggled up to me during the night.” Aiden responds with an e
My mouth meets hers in the moment I have been waiting for since she left. Yes, I have kissed her since she arrived home, but only fleetingly. Not wishing to push her. Not wanting to be too much. But this, this feels like it is going somewhere. My hands run through the waves of her long blond hair. Fuck… I have missed our girl… I feel Evelyn slide forward slightly on the countertop, hooking her legs around my waist and I find myself smiling against her lips. Hmm, seems my naughty little mate may have the same thoughts I did… I allowed my hands to drop from her hair to her babydoll night-dress, to slip it up and over her head, leaving Evelyn suddenly naked and exposed to me. My eyes instantly eating up the beautiful sight of my mate’s naked body. I felt Evelyn’s fingers upon my chin, lifting my gaze back to her, as she brought my lips back to hers in what was quite the possessive move. And, I have to say, I quite liked it… The kisses were gentle… teasing… slow
I awoke the following morning, terrified by the presence of three bodies surrounding me. I quickly sat up, my heart racing in the darkness, the room unfamiliar to me, terrified about where I was. “Ev?” I feel Cayden’s hand suddenly around me, pulling me back to reality, as the realisation of where I am hits me. Our new home. Our new bedroom and the large bed that Aiden and his brother had built for us… I had forgotten… in my sleepy dazed state, I had forgotten! Aiden was suddenly up and next to me on his knees. “Sweetheart, are you okay? Did you have a bad dream? Your heart rate is through the roof!” Jackson however was still passed out, almost purring in his sleep, quite content it would seem by having his three mates finally by his side. Cayden told me he had barely been sleeping, but last night he had dropped off first, in barely no time at all. And, I can’t help but think that may have something to do with the fact we are altogether in one place, no mat
We left Night Shade Pack together. The four of us. It had been a while since the four of us had all been together, and despite the earlier animosity it felt good. My wolf, Kali felt the calmest and most content he had done in a long time. “Do you think the things we discussed with them will work?” Evelyn asks as we edge our way past the crowds of other Alphas, and the many warriors in the parking area, and she glances out toward them, a look of uncertainty on her face. I don’t suppose I can blame her for that… “Time will only tell. But there is a solid plan in place, which we will reinforce.” Jackson reassures her. Evelyn nods. “I do not like that Alpha Saul.” She mutters, and I cannot help but smirk, she had not been holding back in her words with him, which had took me by surprise, I have to say. That was not like Evelyn at all. “You would never have guessed.” Aiden teases her gently, I think he is being a little wary, he knows he upset her earlier, and
I stand in a daze in the grounds of the pack I had been held a virtual prisoner at. Listening to the voices of many Alphas trying to pull rank now. Of course, they had worked together to end the reign of Alpha evil himself. But, now, they seemed unable to work together… bickering like young school boys… I look to Aiden and Cayden is desperation, my head pounding from the noise. I did not want to be back here. This place held too many horrible memories as it was, but this situation on top of that was only adding to the pressure building within my mind. We were supposed to be coming to deal with the pack members, I am sure that is what they had said… not creating another conflict between every other remaining pack! ‘Are you okay sweetheart?’ Aiden’s voice echoes through the mindlink as we walk toward our destination. I want to hate him for how he treated me earlier, and no doubt I would be angry at him for some time, but he was trying hard at the moment to take care of
I watch the woman in front of us, and the coldness emanating from her. It is piercing my heart like a dagger each time she looks at me coldly. This was not the Evelyn who left us. But, I don’t think it would be fair to expect her to be the same considering what she had had to endure. But, I had hoped she would be as pleased to see us as we were her! Although, Aiden’s behaviour seemed truly inexplicable. He was rude and argumentative when he saw her. And, I cannot help but wonder if that is the reasoning for her cold front with us all. After all, it would not be the first time she had punished us as a group… “I want to be alone. Can you take me home.” Evelyn tells us, making me frown. I understand nothing more than the need to go home. I would love the exact same thing for us all. Of course I would. But we had commitments to our warriors. To the other packs defending our region alongside ours. We could not just walk out on the plan we had devised together. We needed to s
I paced on through the edges of the forest, anxiously. Knowing I was out of the borders of Night Shade Pack now. But also knowing that Blake’s body had to have been found now, because as Cara left she sent a crazed mindlink out to all of her pack that she had found the dead body of their Alpha. She told me she thought it would be a good idea to allow the pack to know their Alpha was dead, so they may surrender the fighting. And, as terrified as I was for the consequences of my actions, I think she may be right. Because if the warriors of Night Shade Pack learn of Alpha Blake’s death they may choose to surrender of their own accord. Bring the plan me and my mates had to a conclusion. This could bring this decades long conflict to an end finally. Blake’s life would be at an end, along with the war he envisioned. ‘Orla, do you feel anything? Are they still fighting?’ I ask my wolf as we move through the trees towards the place I need to meet my mates. Dreading the
Our pack was suddenly swamped under supporting troops from our surrounding packs. This was the denfensive attack we had been told of. I only hoped my sister was safe as they had forewarned us. I cannot lie, I hated myself for having to give her up in order to protect our mother. But, I had been naïve in believing she would bring her mates, but even then, I believed her mates would save her. Yet, I have awaited each day for news. News of her safe return to their pack, but there has been nothing. No news. And each time I questioned it, I learned Evelyn was staying with Alpha Blake. Rumours were spreading he planned to make her his Luna. Something had gone wrong. So wrong. Evelyn had mates. Three of them. What would she want with a man so much older than her? One that was so evil and sinister? It had made no sense to me… All until this plan had been unveiled to us. Then, the truth became apparent. My sister was deceiving the Alpha. They all were. Which is why her mates ha