The shock coursing through my body at the realisation this she-wolf in front of me is Evelyn is like nothing I have experienced before. My wolf, Kali is pacing so anxioulsy within my mind, only adding to the bizarre feeling I am experiencing. How can this have happened? This does not feel right. But I am intensely aware of the fact Evelyn needs our help. I look down to her, the alluring scent of the violet and vanilla is almost being overpowered by the scent of blood from her injuries. Evelyn is curled up on the forest floor, in the foetal position, I assumed to have protected herself from attack, but still she was badly wounded, and now unconscious. I slowly and gently laid her so she was on her back to see the extent of her injuries. There were wounds down her legs - bite marks and scratches. Some of the same along her arms. And what looked to be an attempt at her neck, which somehow she had escaped, which I instantly feel relief to see she escaped or else that would have
Hearing the words of the doctor within the hospital, I had no clue what made me follow the doctors to the forest. My priority had been to search for Evelyn, but I knew my friend may need my support too. Yet a part of me hoped that with the fact Cleo had mentioned she had seen Evelyn head in the direction of the forest on the security footage we may see her on the way, or when we get to Cayden he may have seen her if he had been running out in the forest… Never did I imagine I would find this upon my arrival here. This is not what I thought I would see. Cayden on his knees, next to what he says is his new second-chance mate. Telling the doctors he has marked her. To save her life. Which when their wolf is absent through trauma or other cause this is not an unexpected action, one of desperation to bring your fated mate back to you. A means of saving their life. Then to say he had licked her wounds too. Something so personal, so private. Intimate. Something only close family o
I rush along the familiar forest trails after the two doctors, now taking Evelyn to the hospital to finally check her over. Her laid out on the collapsible hospital stretcher, looking vulnerable and broken. They say she is healing, but until I see her awake, speaking telling me she is okay I will not settle. My heart is in pieces in worry for her, yet my body filled with rage for the things my so-called best friend had implied. When he had told me she was his second-chance mate earlier it had hurt, all the things he knew I felt for her, yet he told me through mindlink. There were better ways to have done this, and he knows it. But I accepted it, despite the pain within my heart. Despite the fact I had allowed the sweet girl into my heart, albeit reluctantly and fearfully at first. But she had brought a lightness I could not explain. And one I did not want to lose. Yet hearing the words she was his second-chance mate, while it hurt, I had taken and given them their spa
The words of the rogue hit my ears and I feel myself falter slightly. I look to Cayden and then to the rogue. “What?” I try to find some voice from within me. Right now I feel like I am disintegrating. I had imagined a new life with a new fated mate. Never had I imagined having to share her with my best friend. I had heard of werewolves with more than one fated mate, yet had never actually come across them, it was not particularly common. I had seen Evelyn as mine the moment I had realised she was my fated mate. There had been feelings beginning to develop prior to that. She was already forming a place within my heart. Bringing sunshine into my previously very dull life. Making me smile so easily, and making me look forward to seeing her each day. I had no clue if the feelings were reciprocated. Though when I had moved to kiss her that once in the office, before Cayden had interrupted us she had not pushed me away… That was my hope she did not find me completely repulsive.
I follow Doctor Jacobsen into the hospital room where he tells me Evelyn is waiting. I can only imagine how irritated Jackson is in this moment being told he was not allowed inside! The fact Evelyn had requested to see me had filled me with hope there could be a chance for us. Yet, I don’t think I can explain the emotions within me right now. Nerves? Happiness? Excitement? Worry? Maybe a little of them all… Yet the moment I walked into the room and I saw her and her eyes locked onto mine, her face broke into that beautiful smile. She was laid in the hospital bed, a sheet over her slim body, looking so frail, but perhaps that is because all I can think of is how damaged she looked earlier. Though they had cleaned her up a little, but she still looked so fragile. I desperately wanted to take her and hold her in my arms and just protect her. But I took it carefully, not wanting to be too much for her, so instead settled for walking to her side, and gently taking her hand. She
I lay in the bed, my mind is a swirling mess of nothingness. How has this happened. Literally earlier today I had been told to return to my pack, that we had been invaded. I had followed their orders despite my fears. I had met my fated mate in a strange twist of fate, and he seemed to be such a wonderful man. But he had been snatched from my grasp without even a chance to make anything official. I remember very little after that, other than Orla and I running. Running and feeling like we were falling apart. Then I awake to find a handsome man by my side, who I knew was my fated mate but he acted like I was a nobody and he walked away. Leaving me feeling rejected and alone and once again I fell apart, my wolf already fading and crumbling from our earlier trauma. What was my world coming to? What sort of goddess does this to her creations? Had I sinned so badly that I was being punished? And now I awake to discover I had been attacked, so badly to need marking my yet
Alpha Jackson has done nothing but pace the corridor since the moment they allowed Beta Cayden access into Evelyn’s room. He evidently thought he should have been allowed in there first, or at least at the same time. But the doctor said Evelyn had requested to see Beta Cayden, so that is what he was going with, and as difficult as that was for me and my wolf to accept, that is what we had to agree to. I imagine Alpha Jackson was fighting the same instinct. Plus, also fighting the overwhelming entitlement his position brought with it, must be causing so much irritation that the fact he is an Alpha is meaning nothing right now. Yet mine has meant nothing for years… Eventually I think Alpha Jackson had become too irritated, after much cursing and complaining he was knocking forcefully at the door of Evelyn’s room demanding he be allowed in. And Beta Cayden had called to say “Come in.” Alpha Jackson wasted no time in walking in, ready to close the door behind him, well
To see Evelyn well and safe is the most wonderful feeling. I feel a contentment there, and I am suddenly wanting to hold her within my arms, but the fact I am now fully aware that she is not just my fated mate infuriates me. What sort of sick game is this by the moon goddess?! And the pain within my chest to see the mate mark she had chosen to return on Cayden was indescribable. She had chosen him it seemed. Yet I would fight for her. There was no denying that. I am not ready to give up on my second-chance mate yet. And I had no intention of sharing her. “We will get you back to the packhouse, my love.” I smile at Evelyn. “Let the doctor have his room back.” I am trying so hard to act like I am calm, when inside my emotions are a churning mess. My wolf, Micco is unsettled like nothing else I have experienced before. I think this shared mate situation has thrown him as much as it has me. This was not a normal scenario for us. And I did not know how to handle it. “Okay.”
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