I left Cayden at the packhouse doors, feeling more than a little confused and definitely unsettled. My wolf, Rek, paced within my mind, needing to be let out, but right now I did not trust him not to run off, away from the pack, and I needed to be near in case Evelyn needed me… or Cayden. I appreciated his offer of a room tonight, but I could not be near him right now. He was a sweet guy, probably too sweet. A little simple in some regards. I knew he was a wonderful Beta from the time I had spent within their pack, he was so highly thought of and massively respected, as was Alpha Jackson, of course. They both did a wonderful job of running the pack after they took over the roles of their fathers. But, Cayden, seemed to lack a little common sense at times, and maybe a little intelligence too, but strangely, I found that quite endearing. Seeing him become flustered around me was strange, it sent surges of desire through me that I knew he would despise. Despite the fact we are
Aiden had rushed off, back to his camp, saying he needed to sit down and explain things to them. I mean, I guess I can understand that. He was their Alpha after all, and he was going to have to tell them he would be leaving. That had to be a difficult thing to accept, let alone have to announce to those you care for and had been expecting to lead. I felt for the guy… ‘What do you feel for the guy?’ Kali suddenly piped up as we sat in the darkness of my lounge. I had yet to bother switching the lights on, my mind buzzing from the events of the day. I had literally walked into my Beta suite and headed for the lounge, it lit up from the glow of the moon from the large window overlooking the gardens. Collapsing onto the recliner I had not moved since. Trying so hard not to consider the things likely to be happening right now between Jackson and Evelyn… Though I was puzzled as to why I was not experiencing the pain they had described if that was what was occurring… But
I awake the next morning, tired and aching, but content in the arms of Jackson. His embrace, much like Cayden’s makes me feel safe. It too, feels like home. Like I am meant to be there. I let out a content sigh. “Mmm, somebody sounds happy.” Jackson snuggled his face up against my neck. “You sleep well, love?” “Did we sleep?” I tease, knowing that we had certainly made the most of our time together last night. His touch had sent me to places I did not know I could reach. He was amazing. How he ever thought he could disappoint me truly astonished me. His touch simply brought my entire body alive… “I think there may have been a little sleep mixed in here and there” he smiles, as he rolls himself onto his belly, leaning on his elbows, looking down at me. “But I am hoping when you did fall asleep it was with a smile on that beautiful face of yours.” He gently kisses my cheek. I smile, my heart fluttering at how sweet he was with me. This was nothing like the Alpha
I walk through the packhouse with Evelyn, there is a swagger to my step that there had not been for quite some time, I know that. But damn, being with her had been everything a guy could dream of. She was truly perfection. Not just the intimate stuff either, it was the connection we seemed to have. The banter that seemed to flow back and forth seemed to come so easily and it felt so good. I felt more at ease now than I had done in a long time. And I know that is bad to say with a war raging on our doorstep. But, she did, she did something to me that made me feel like my life had been restarted. I had been given a second-chance to experience things and I did not want to waste it. “You look deep in thought there my handsome and ever so sexy, big-headed mate.” Evelyn grinned at me, still teasing me for earlier. I shake my head at her. “Will you ever let that go?” She place her finger to her lips as if in thought. “Hmm, let me think…” she moves her eye aro
The moment Jackson and Cayden seemed to agree to me coming out to see Aiden I was off. They seemed genuinely accepting of me needing to see him, and I appreciated that. Hearing Jackson mention the possibility of Aiden leaving once all this prophecy stuff is done scared me. I didnt expect to be fated to three men, three strong wolves at that, but they are mine, I feel drawn to them all, despite not marking them all yet, and the thought of losing any of them petrifies me. I need his reassurance he would not leave me.... I rushed down to the camp where I know Aiden and his pack are staying, only getting lost a couple of times on the way. I ask Orla for help and she laughed at me! I swear I have a wolf who seems to find it funny that I get lost… As I walk along the footpath, getting a little closer, I can see the tents in the fields, and can hear the movements of the people within camp, likely getting up for the day. My mind is wandering as somebody approaches me from behi
My heart was pounding within my chest as Evelyn begun her sudden little strip show for me as we moved through the house. This was not what I had expected when I suggested coming to the house for us to talk. I thought the house would offer us some privacy that my camp would not, and I still had the keys after yesterday. But this… well… she took me by surprise… and I was not going to complain… And as her fingers trailed across my chest, sending shivers through my body and she whispered. “Were you going to say no?” there was only ever going to be one answer to her question… To feel her half naked body pressed up against mine my whole body feels alive. My wolf, Rek is pacing within my mind, so desperate already to mark our mate. Knowing she is finally here and wanting us. My hand is running through her hair, our tongues entwined as I feel Evelyn moan against my mouth. “I can’t tell you how bad I want you…” she murmurs between our kisses, her hands runnin
I finished cooking some pancakes for breakfast, wrapping them in some foil to take down to the camp. The lazy bastard of a friend I had the pleasure to call my Alpha, sat drinking a cup of coffee chatting to me, he was clearly happy and content this morning having spent the night with Evelyn, only irritating me further. I knew I had been a little offhand with her and I felt guilty the moment Jackson pointed it out. So, the moment she asked if she could go and see Aiden and we sort breakfast I felt unable to refuse her. But I did not appreciate the lazy ass of my so called best friend passing off all the work to me. “Done.” I tell him. “You not cooking bacon?” he asked, earning him the darkest and moodiest glare I could muster. I swear I wanted to swing for him right now. He simply chuckled. “Come on then, oh cheerful one.” He placed his mug into the sink, knowing one of the omegas would come by and clear up for us. “Let us go and find our mates.”
I lean on the kitchen counter, a naked, trembling mess. How can we have gone from enjoying ourselves so much to this? “Aiden!” I yell this time, as he is almost at the front door, having lent on the wall to put on his sports shorts, and shoes, he was good to go. “Will you stop and fucking listen to me?” He turned to me, his emerald green eyes staring out at me through the falling blond curls dropping down over his face. I swear there were tears in his eyes. Had I upset him? How? I had never said I was ever going to reject him… well… maybe… but that was more a threat, and I am pretty sure that was more aimed at Jackson when he annoyed me. But not recently. And most definitely not after he marked me. Did he truly think I could reject him after we had just done what we had? And considering the reasons I was here he could not be further from the truth... My heart ached at the thought, and my wolf Orla was whimpering in my mind, she was unsettled at the prospect of one
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