I see Cayden stroll from his apartment, now fully clothed and I have to say I am glad. The moment he noticed me taking in his half naked body was more than a little humiliating, yet he did not seem to even flinch. He was a werewolf, a Beta one too, he was always going to have a fine human form. But I know he is not interested in men, and I am certain the pull and attraction to him is nothing but the matebond we created in marking one another, and the connection through Evelyn messing with my mind. But still, I did not want him seeing me looking at him that way... There was never any attraction to him before when I had seen him around the pack. It made me uncomfortable that now I felt my eyes drawn to him. And on more than one occasion he had caught me eating him with my eyes. How I was going to cope living with the man was yet to be discovered... needless to say, I am more than a little nervous about that... “Right, we going to find our girl then?” Cayden asked wit
The moment we walked into Evelyn’s office the scent of her was strong, which told me she had been in here not that long ago. But the frustrating thing was, she was no longer in here. The fact her blocks were up was driving me to insanity, and Micco was unbearable with distress. We had been fighting, this was not an unusual thing for wolves, especially strong, dominant male wolves. She surely understood that. We had done as she asked now and sorted through it. We were all adjusting to the situation, but she could not disappear at the first sight of trouble each time. That was not going to help any of us! I could sense the distress in Aiden, having marked him and him me, I had all the normal connections of a mate with him now, and he was as on edge as me. I had him marked as being quite laid back, so the fact he seemed extremely flustered and anxious told me that something was not the way it should be. I looked to her desk, and saw the bag for the phone I had reque
I rushed from the packhouse to the treeline of one of the many forests within the pack. The area my brother had suggested we meet seemed easy enough to get to, assumng I had got my planning right, and not too difficult to reach from pack from what I understand from his messages, despite our packs not being alongside one another. I had been sure to keep my block on the mindlink, as much as I knew the three of them would be finding it difficult me not wishing to speak to them, I needed to do this. Besides, they needed to learn I would not tolerate them fighting physically that way over me. Besides, if they knew my plan to go and meet my brother they would simply not allow it, and I wanted to see him desperately. Not knowing if this could be my last chance to. Realistically, with the war going on in their pack, I could lose him anytime. I had lost my father that way. It was so easy to happen. A life snubbed out too soon by the most meaningless of battles. Yet it was a b
My whole body trembles at the sight of the man in front of me. The most feared man in our region. The one causing all our packs to live in fear. But rather than focus on him, my head darts back to my brother. He had asked me here. He had set this meeting up. My heart ached at the thought of my brother being so willing to give me up… He was meant to be my big brother. The one to protect me. Especially after my Dad had died. And until now, I always thought he would. Yet, because of him I am here in this situation. Scared. Unsure what to do. But so desperate to know why. Now I am a part of Mystic Shadow Pack officially, I am unable to mindlink my brother, having lost that ability the moment I gained the pack bond to Jackson’s pack. Which meant any conversation would have to be done out in the open. To the ears of this brute of a man standing by me. The one, who for some reason was demanding we talk. Jacob had retreated a little further into the forest, but he was s
Seeing my sister arrive so full of excitement as she ran toward me for a hug tore at my heart. I knew in that instant she had come alone and I had made the worst mistake of my life. But I had not known what else to do. This barbarian of a man had my mother chained up. Threatening to kill her if I did not bring my sister to meet him. My Mum was already weak after the loss of our Dad earlier in the conflict with this savage’s pack. She was crumbling from the inside out. Her wolf slowly dying, I was almost sure of that, but she would not admit it. She was putting on a brave face. An act. Yet she was, in truth a mere shell of the strong and independent woman she once was, and that was hard to see. Her physical strength was waning, but she would seek no assistance. Choosing to avoid interaction with most of the pack now, when before she was quite the social butterfly. Not that there was much opportunity to be social at this given moment with the current battles ongo
My head was spinning with the things Jacob was telling me. How could they have been so foolish? Him especially, he was a fucking Beta! He should have known what the risks were. He should be wanting to protect his sister, not be putting her at risk by requesting to meet her at the borders, not even knowing who or what could be lingering there. I could hear his breathing was rapid, like he was panicking, likely from the shouting I had just been doing. Good. So he should be. Putting my mate at risk this way… “So she is with you then?” I demand, at least if she is with him, for the time being she is safe and we can go and retrieve her, and bring her home. “That is the thing.” His voice is faltering, and suddenly I realise there is more to this than I think I want to know. This sounds like she is not with him. Did she even reach him? I feel panic spreading across my body, and Micco is whimpering in my mind, he too is panicked at the prospect of his mate being at ris
Watching my brother leave filled me with fear. I desperately reached for Orla within my mind, but knowing I would find nothing. He had numbed her. I was alone and I was petrified. I thought having been marked by my mates was meant to make me strong? That was what Ariella had told us. I do not feel strong. I feel weak. Vulnerable. Scared. And I am in the hands of the one man that our entire region was terrified of. What hope did I really have? “Evelyn?” Alpha Blake’s voice interrupted my thoughts, his hand tightened it’s grip on my wrist. “Huh?” “We need to go.” He tells me, he sounds on edge, though I suppose that would make sense. He has to know there is a chance my brother is going to notify my pack of what has just occurred, and if that is the case a search party will be sent out for me. Perhaps I ought to delay him? He yanked me, almost dragging me as I he did, marching on ahead, my feet barely touching the floor as he almost dragged me along wi
This girl is more stunning than my seer had described to me. Her eyes are like stars. Balls of pure silver. Hair of gold. Like an angel. And when I heard her wolf growl out at us in the forest, the strength within could be felt. My wolf, Flint, could detect the strength within her too. Our seer had not been exaggerating in that. She was strong. Stronger than any she-wolf we had encountered before. She was still blossoming too he told me. Blooming into her full beauty, were his words, and if this was her in her partial beauty then I can only imagine what she would be like in full bloom. At full power. She would be someone to be reckoned with. A she-wolf of all she-wolves. And that was why I needed her. I knew I was already feared for the turmoil and torture I had bestowed upon our region, following in the footsteps of my father, having put the thoughts of war their myself as a young teenager. My name alone was enough to terrify many. But imagine me with the strongest known sh
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