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Mason “Mason, run!” Ellie screams, just before the whole house begins to shake and the wind roars through like thunder but she;s lost her mind if she thinks I'm leaving here without her. I barely have time to duck as pieces of wood siding fly from the walls. Jagged planks and splinters whiz by like shrapnel, embedding themselves with deafening thuds into every available surface. I crawl under the cheap formica and metal dining table for refuge but even the floor beneath me rattles in a bid to break free. “Ellie!” I shout over the uproar but my voice doesn’t carry above the din. I have to get to her. I have no idea what’s happening but we’ll be ripped to shreds if we don’t find someplace to take cover. She may have told me to run, but there is no way I’d ever leave her behind. I army crawl in the direction of her furious screams, keeping my head low, but I still feel the fragments tearing at my skin. Knowing my mate is likely suffering the same only makes me move faster. I’m
Kaden “This can’t be the right fucking address.” I mumble to myself as I pull up to the run down shack sitting on the lot Mason directed me to. His car is here as well as a pack vehicle my sister probably ‘borrowed’ and neither of them are in sight so I can only assume they’re inside. Whatever trouble Mason thought Ellie was in, I hope to fuck he got it wrong. But I’m not stupid. There’s nothing good to be found in a dilapidated shithole in the middle of nowhere. If she’s inside, Goddess only knows what she walked into. “What have you gotten yourself into now, little sis?” I grumble, but the truth is, I’m scared to fucking death for her. I hop out of the cab of my truck, waving at the cavalcade of warriors to pull in beside me. With several units still in Sacred Moon keeping the peace in Mason’s absence and a killer still on the loose, it took me a while to round up the few men we could spare. “What’s the plan here, Alpha?” One of the squad leaders hurries over for instr
Aspen “When the fuck is she going to wake up?” I bark at the doctor, continuing to pace at the foot of Elena’s bed. When Kaden told me what happened, I raced my ass here at record speed, dumped my very confused twin brother in a nearby hotel and rushed to the hospital. That was hours ago and my mate still hasn’t opened her eyes. My wolf is about to tear through my skin if we don’t get some answers and that isn’t a sight any of these humans are prepared for. “Sir, I know this must be very difficult for you and I’m sorry I don’t have the answer you’re looking for. As I told you’re, uh . . . . partner,” his eyes dart to Mason shamelessly snuggled up to our mate in her hospital bed. When I introduced myself as her husband after he’d already claimed the title, I thought the man’s head would explode. “We managed to stop the bleeding and successfully repaired the wound. “Thankfully, her twin was here to donate blood. We replaced what she lost so her vital signs are stable now and w
Elena The first thing I notice is how incredibly warm and comfortable I am. Whatever I’m laying on is the perfect combination of firm with just the right amount of give. I’m so relaxed and cozy, I never want to move. Next, I’m hit with this amazing smell. Whiskey and leather mixed with the forest after a rain. It’s heavenly and despite the fact I’m feeling a little waterlogged, I still want to bathe in the delicious scent. “Mmm,” The appreciative moan spills from my lips. “Ellie!” The comfy surface shifts beneath me and I whine in protest. “Shit! Sorry! Can you open your eyes for me, little one?” I know that voice. Mason. And those smells, my Alpha’s scent with a hint of Aspen. My mates are here. But I’m so tired! Even they aren’t enough to convince me I need to wake up. “Five more minutes.” I wiggle around, snuggling back into what I now recognize as Mason’s muscular form. “El-” His words are lost in the sound of the door banging open, followed by the smoky scent of a
Nissa To say I was perturbed to come back to my current home away from home and find my ‘mate’ had not only liberated his brother from my little workshop but had also disappeared himself would be a bit of an understatement. Luckily, one of the skills I’ve perfected over the years is tracing my own magic. If I’ve put a spell on it, I can find it. Imagine my delight when I follow the trail to a human town, and more specifically, a human hospital. Humans are easy to fool. One flick of my wrist and they will see anything I want them to see. It will make it so much easier to recoup what I lost. I put a lot of work into Asher West and I’m not willing to let him slip away along with the thousands of dollars his father owes me. Which is why I find myself in his fated mates hospital room dressed as a nurse, ready to take what’s mine. “It’s nice to meet you, Elena. My name is Nissa.” I finally greet the far too chirpy woman when my initial attempts to enter her mind fail. Asher is
Aspen “Hello, bluebird.” I smirk at the little witch. “So glad you could join us. Though you look shocked to see me. It almost hurts my feelings.” She sneers at me but then her expression shifts into something more like a self-satisfied smile. She clearly thinks she has the upper hand here and I’m more than happy to let her. It will make it all the sweeter when she realizes she doesn’t. She raises her hands in the air and starts to chant while the rest of us look on with bored stares. Mason gives me a meaningful look, one that urges me to move this show along, and rolls his eyes when I do no more than flash him a wickedly sexy grin. I return my attention to the little menace in front of me just in time to see her drop her hands, a look of annoyance and fear etched on her face. “Why isn’t my magic working? Why couldn’t I find your brother?” She demands petulantly. “Did you really think we wouldn’t guess what you are, bluebird? Now my feelings really are hurt.” I reach behind me
Asher “Fuck! I missed you!” Elena and I are lying face to face in her hospital bed, our noses touching and lips brushing in between our soft-spoken words. Asp and Mason said they were going out to talk with staff, to make sure no one suspects what happened in this room, but really they’re just giving us time to talk. I’ll admit I was shocked when she told me she’d been the one to kill our mother. But when Mason filled in the blanks, I wanted to resurrect her so I could kill her again myself. Even if she hadn’t murdered those girls, I’d still want her dead for intending to kill my mate. “I missed you too. I thought-, I thought-” Elena’s chin wobbles and her voice cracks, my heart cracking with it. “I’m so sorry, gorgeous girl. I’m so fucking sorry. You didn’t deserve any of what I’ve put you through. You deserve a much better mate than me and all the garbage that comes with me.” I pull her forehead to mine and stare deep into her beautiful blue eyes, willing her to see how m
Elena One night. One night with no drama, no fighting for our lives, and definitely no one dying. Just one night to snuggle into bed with all three of my mates, surrounded by their delicious scents and enjoying finally all being back together. It doesn’t seem too much to ask. Except apparently it is. All because some Alpha-hole feels entitled to something that doesn’t belong to him. That and the few remaining bad apples in a pack that was run back assward for far too long who still see their daughters as objects to be traded rather than cherished and protected. A Pack I’m about to be Luna of. Aspen steps up beside Mason, holding me tightly to his side. Asher moves to Mason’s other side, the three men standing together in a show of unity that makes my heart stutter as they glare down at the South Woods spy. “Alpha,” the warrior pauses, looking nervously from me to Aspen, to Asher, “Should we talk somewhere more private?” “No need.” Mason raises his voice for all to hear, loo
Aloha Wonderful Readers, That's a wrap for Elena, Mason and the twins! Thank you for joining me for their journey! I hope you enjoyed the ride. I appreciate every single comment and review so please share your thoughts! You all make me smile, laugh, and keep going when I;m having a bad day so thank you for all your support! I have a short holiday planned with my family and then I will start writing Olivia's story. I hope to have a good start on it and begin publishing around the first week of June. You'll find out right away what led her to Elllie's door in the epilogue. And of course, as Mason's sister and Ellie's best friend, we'll see more of them in Olivia's story too. Stay tuned! Much love, Cara
Asher Elena is quiet during dinner and I can’t tell if our little Luna is upset for her best friend or just overwhelmed by the responsibilities she’s shouldering right now for the pack. Either way, I don’t like the look on her face and I intend to replace it with a much happier, more satisfied expression. And I intend to make that happen sooner than later. “All done, gorgeous?” My chair scrapes across the floor as I stand from the table and collect our plates. “What? Oh, yeah, I’m full.” She startles and it takes her a minute to understand what I said. “Excellent!” I grin, holding out my hand to help her up. “But-” Elena looks at Olivia like she doesn’t want to leave her. “Mace will get his sister settled in for the night. You’re coming with me. No arguments.” As soon as we turn the corner I pick her up, wrapping her legs around my hips, our chests pressed together. Her body heats and her scent spikes at the assertive move, her body as responsive as ever. It’s her mind I ha
Elena “Whose idea was it to build the new hospital and renovate the Alpha suite at the same time?” I ask as I burst into the guys’ office and throw myself dramatically onto the couch. “Yours!” My mates all look up from their work and answer at once. “Haha! You guys are hilarious! It was a rhetorical question!” I huff, their laughter rumbling through the room. Mason pulls me into his lap and I wrap my arms around his neck, resting my head on his chest. I breathe in his rich whiskey and leather scent, letting it comfort me and help me relax. “Ugh! I’m sorry I’m being so whiny. I know you have more important things to worry about.” “You have been a little irritable late-, ouch! Why did you hit me?” Aspen rubs his arm where Asher punched him. “It’s okay Ash. He’s just being honest. But thank you for defending me.” I smile appreciatively at my overprotective mate. The two months since the Luna ceremony have been more of a strain than we anticipated. Between running a pack, set
Elena Literally, we fall backwards, Asher pulling me against his chest as he lays back on the bed. For one brief moment, I’m gasping for air, crushed by Aspen’s body as he lands on top of me. Then Mason is there, slipping his arms between us and lifting him just enough that I’m no longer bearing the brunt of his weight. “That’s it. Just breathe.” Mason gives us a second to catch our breath. He strokes Aspen’s back soothingly while Asher collars my throat with his large hand. He gives it a squeeze, not enough to cut off my air but enough to center my focus on that slight bit of pressure. It’s enough to slow my breathing and let the intense pleasure rush back in. “Now, Asher and I are going to fuck you the same way we’ll face our future. All four of us, together.” Mason’s deep, sultry voice rumbles through Asp as he frames his back and it’s like a vibrator to my sensitive bundle of nerves, a whine slipping free as my clit throbs. Mason shoves into Aspen’s ass, pulling a deep moan
Elena “We’re all going to take our time undressing you.” Mason breathes in my ear, dragging his calloused fingers over the smooth skin of my back as he unties the lacy bow at my neck. He slides his hands inside my now loosened bodice, kneading the flesh of my tits while mouthing his mark on my neck. My knees buckle but he pulls my body firmly against him, his thick length hard against my ass. I let my head fall back on his chest, moaning at the delicious sensations his touch brings. My twin mates drop to their knees and take turns lifting my feet to slide off my shoes, pressing tender kisses to my ankles and toes. Their hands slide up my legs to my inner thighs, close but not close enough, before gliding back down again. Every move is slow and sensual, calculated to drive me to the edge of sanity. “Let’s see what you’re hiding from us under all this lace, little one.” Mason lets the top of my dress fall, exposing my nipples to the cool air and licking his lips as he watches
Elena “Is it too early to sneak away?” I peer up at Mason from the center of our huddle, all my mates surrounding me on the dance floor. We’re not really dancing, a difficult task for four people to accomplish while refusing to stop touching each other. But at least out here, we can avoid being pulled in four different directions by well-meaning pack members who want to wish us well or introduce us to someone they’re sure we haven’t met before. Spoiler alert: we have. Twice. “Please say yes, daddy!” Aspen teases Mason. “I can’t wait for our special surprise!” Mason chuckles at his antics then snares our mate in his heated gaze. “Be careful what you wish for, baby boy.” His voice is deep, taking on a dark edge. “You might just get it.” He runs his tongue over Aspen’s neck, then latches onto his mark and sucks hard. I may not have bitten Aspen yet but even the hint of pleasure I feel through our shared bond with Mason sends a shiver of pleasure down my spine. Aspen’s wanto
Mason Now that she’s the official Luna of the pack, Ellie can help with inducting our Betas, and I’m so excited this will be our first official act together. When I took over as Alpha, I could have chosen a Beta and even a Gamma for myself. I declined, thinking I would eventually fill those roles once I knew the pack better. Now I see why it never felt right to do so. The twins were always meant to be my Betas, one as a brother and one as a mate. Unfortunately, though the twins will both be making vows of loyalty to us as their Alpha and Luna, it’s tradition for the previous Beta to pass the torch. Something my grandfather never had either because he never trusted anyone enough to let them in. But once again, family is all too willing to step in and assist, ensuring the twins get the ceremony they deserve. My dads take the stage at the elders signal, each one standing in front of one of the twins. This time the elder slices my hand, my blood joining Ellie’s in the bowl. He pas
Mason After my embarrassing outburst at the sight of my stunning mate, I silently praise every deity known to man for blessing me with the woman making her way down the aisle, drawing closer to me with every step she takes. Every step is one closer to the future I’ve dreamed of since long before I really understood what it meant to be a mate. A future I thought I’d lost forever. Standing on either side of me, Asher and Aspen are nearly vibrating out of their skin with the need to have our beautiful mate in their arms. Honestly, I’m not sure how any of us are going to make it through this ceremony without stripping her bare and taking her right here on this stage in front of everyone. And even if we manage that, we still have the after party filled with way too many people to get through. I take a few deep breaths to steady my racing heart, reminding myself what this night is all about and how far we’ve come to get here. No matter how luscious my mate looks and how much I want t
Elena “Mmm, that feels amazing.” I moan as the massage therapist kneads my shoulders, loosening the knots I’ve managed to accumulate from the never-ending stress of the last few months. “Totally agree. We should do this at least monthly.” Livvy turns to grin at me from her massage table set up right next to mine. “As long as you just mean the massage and not the entire Luna ceremony then it’s a date.” I reach across the space between us to hook our little fingers together, sealing the plan with a pinky promise and we both giggle. A month has passed since Asher and Aspen's father was sentenced to life in a council prison, a place no one ever escapes from. With him locked away and the passing of their mother, ending the string of horrific murders she committed, Mason, the twins and I have finally been able to find some normalcy. Well, as normal as it gets when you’re settling in to a new pack and taking in droves of new members from another that’s crumbling. With the arrest