The tenderness upon my neck had been a slight giveaway, though in all fairness, there was tenderness all over my body in that instant. I felt like I had been put through a fucking meat grinder. But the thing that told me Gianna had marked me was the moment I had come around was the unexpected connection we now shared, that had not been there before. I was blown away by the sensation...I could not believe she had marked me in order to save me, and Echo had giddily explained to me what had happened. But, I could not feel the same excitement. She hadn’t marked me because she wanted to. She marked me because she felt she had to. Because her wolf was urging her to in order to save me.But hearing Gianna say there had been no hesitation on her part when her wolf explained it made me feel a little better. All until she said I could reject her once I was better. At that moment my heart felt like it had been stomped upon. But I had no time to deal with that because now there was somebody outs
Wow. Did I hear that right? Jaxon and Levi were on the hunt for Dalton. They wanted to kill him, I assumed from the look upon Mason’s face. “They will kill him?” I asked, my voice wobbling a little as I did.Mason turned to look at me with a confused expression spreading across his face. “Would that be a bad thing?” he demanded.‘Watch how you answer that.’ Noushka suddenly piped up. ‘This man is your new mate. The way your voice wobbled spoke a thousand unspoken words. So, are you scared or upset at the prospect of the man who bullied, abused and tortured you for years being killed? Remember, the man who was willing to sell you to other men? Think about it. He is better dead.’I was shocked at the bluntness of my wolf's words. Yes, she had a habit of being to the point when needed, but even this was beyond her usual level. The thing was, I didn't know what I felt. I was shocked at the prospect of Mason's friends killing my former mate. But I had never doubted for a second my former b
My heart raced, my palms became sweaty, and my stomach dropped all within the same moment as those words echoed through my mind. “Hello Gianna. I told you I would be back for you, didn’t I?” I knew that voice anywhere. That voice had tortured me for too many years, and even after I had escaped him, his voice still plagued my dreams. And he had told me he would be back for me. I had just hoped and prayed that I would be able to escape him. That I would find a way to flee before he found me...But I had failed in my plan. He had found me. Dalton had found me.My whole body trembled at his mere presence, as I did not know what to say to him. I hated that he still had this effect upon me. I may have become stronger as a person, but the memories of what he had done to me were not so easily erased. My mind and that of my wolf seemed to slip into autopilot the moment his scent hit our senses. The second we knew he was near. It was like we were back there. Back in our worst nightmare...“Do y
Mason had told Dalton I had marked him... I could not quite believe he would be foolish enough to share that with him. He had to know the reaction he was going to cause, didn't he? Or was that what he wanted?A deep snarl sounded by my side, and I felt Dalton's body tense in fury. I saw Mason moving toward me, ready once more to protect me. The warrior fell in step behind his Alpha, prepared to back him up if needed, just the way I would expect. But I felt safer knowing they were here. I felt braver, and I sensed that Noushka did too...“You marked another fucking man?” Dalton’s voice was rough, but what puzzled me, despite the anger within his voice, I was sure there was a hurt tone too. "Another man now wears your mark? The mark that was fated for me and only me?"I twisted myself slightly to look at the man that had once been the man I had held all my hopes and dreams upon. I remember the day I had met him. The day I had been filled with excitement, realizing he was my fated mate.
Hearing Gianna describe some of the things he had done, had torn at my heart. And I knew she had not even gone into details. She had said enough to get her point across to the monster that our moon goddess had, for some reason, fated to her. The man that had so evidently tortured her so badly that she had contemplated taking her own life…Just as I was about to allow Echo to push forward and take over and deal with the scum of a man, Gianna was shifting, and she was lunging for the man. He, too, appeared to be mid-shift, but he never got to fully shifting before the jaws of Gianna’s wolf were clamped aggressively around his neck. Swinging her head forcibly side to side, ragging his body with her…Standing and watching her, I was in two minds about whether to continue to allow Echo to push forward to shift and go to offer my help. But it was evident this was someone taking out their revenge. Making him suffer like he had to her. This was perhaps something Gianna, or her wolf, as the ca
My whole body trembled, and I don’t think I knew how to stop it. I knew I was likely in shock. Yet Noushka was a bundle of energy, alternating between whimpering and howling within my mind. So uncomfortable to hear, it was beginning to create a headache… I think she was so full of pent-up adrenaline from finally being able to take out all those years of anger on Dalton…But, did I actually think she would kill him? That I wasn’t sure of. I thought maybe Mason or one of the warriors may have had to step in… usually my wolf was so docile… a wolf was a wolf, I am sure most would say, but I was not one for killing. I hated when she would kill any small prey, and she had never been one for partaking in hunts that used to happen in our old packs. I disliked that element of being a wolf…And despite it being part of her nature, Noushka had always seemed to respect that. But today… well, she had taken me by surprise…
Seeing Killian touching Gianna made me want to rip my friend limb from limb. Despite the fact, I knew my friend was only helping her, and he had stopped her stumbling further down into the ravine and potentially hurting her. He was doing as I would expect him to do... No, this was getting out of control. I didn’t even know how this woman felt about me. And here I was ready to decapitate one of my oldest friends for her… I think I am officially losing the plot. I don't even think I was as protective of Brooke as this... was I?But then for Killian to call Gianna my Luna my heart fluttered. That sounded truly amazing… She would be such an incredible Luna. So kind. So strong. Having been through so much, I am sure she would be incredibly compassionate too. She would be perfect…But I saw the terrified expression pass over her face, and my heart felt like it was shattering. She didn’t want that. She didn’t want me, and she did not wan
That small smile is enough to melt my heart. I swear this girl could ask me for the world and I would give it to her. I wanted her. I wanted us. But her next words shattered that hope…“Well, I guess I could go overseas now…”I swallowed heavily at her words. She had been saving to go overseas. That had been what she was working at the bar for. It wasn't like she had hidden that from me. She had spoken to me about it. It had been her plan… perhaps her dream, for all I knew. It was what she had intended to do in order to get away from Dalton. I knew that much. Until she realized it wasn’t as safe as she thought. But it was safe now. Dalton was gone and there was nothing to stop Gianna doing as she had initially planned.Echo whimpered painfully. Despite being weak from healing my injuries, he was evidently paying attention to what was being said. The thought of losing Gianna hurt him as much as it did me.
1 week later.I looked down at the dark-haired bundle of joy sleeping within my arms. He was beautiful. So perfect. And he was ours. Zane, our gorgeous little boy. A spitting image of his Daddy. For so many years I had resigned myself to the idea of never having children, yet here I was holding my very own son. A son I had carried. A son made with love. And I truly felt blessed.I placed a tender kiss upon his head, and he snuggled deeper into my embrace, making me smile. I look back on everything now, and can't help but wonder, perhaps I had to go through the hell that I did to find my little piece of heaven. Had I not been through all I did with Dalton, then I would never have found myself working at Midnight Moods, and I would never have met Mason. I would not have had my heart won over by his charm and his sweetness, not to mention his handsomeness... and I would never have found myself a part of this wonderful pack. Nor would I have the family I had so desperately craved. I have
1 year Later I rolled over in bed to see my beautiful mate, smiling as I looked at her sleeping. A sight I would never tire of waking up to. Who would have thought all that pain I went through in the betrayal of my fated matebond, would, in the end, bring me the most perfect of chosen mates? The mate I think I was meant to be with. For the feelings I have for Gianna far outweigh anything I ever felt for Brooke in a way I cannot explain. The way she brings happiness and contentment to both me and my wolf is something I hadn't experienced before, and it is something I do not want to lose.Our closeness had only developed further in her time within my pack; and the matebond strengthened to one I believed was indestructable. She was everything I could hope for in a mate, and a Luna. Walking into the bar that night, albeit reluctantly, seemed like it may have been the best decision of my life; because it meant I met Gianna. It brought me the greatest blessing in my life, even if I had to
Gianna, on top of me, was unexpected, but heavenly. Her body moved with such grace as she took every inch of me, deeper and harder. The pleasure was evident on her face. And I got a front row view…The feel of her tight pussy around me as she moved harder and faster was sending my body into meltdown. The way her breasts bounced with her movements had me mesmerized. My hands sat upon her hips, as I began to thrust to meet her, allowing me to go deeper inside of her.And the pleasurable moans that came from Gianna told me she liked that. I liked being able to turn her on. And having her on top, seeing this view was something else. I was enjoying exploring all the ways we could enjoy one another, and could not wait to see what was to come…Gianna began to move a little harder, increasing the pressure with which she moved, her breathing becoming more erratic, telling me she had to be close again. I could not help but smile. I moved my finger to her clit once more, knowing this was what ha
Feeling myself inside of Gianna was everything I had imagined and more... and jeez had I been thinking of it alot lately... sometimes without even meaning to as well. But actually being with her? Well, it was something else. So much more than I could have imagined. I wanted this forever. Her touch sent me to places I don’t think I have ever been. And the look of her body coming apart under my touch, and feeling her pussy tightening around my cock had tipped me to the point of no return.Pleasure surged through me. My whole body trembled as I reached my release. The heavy gasps of Gianna’s breathing, matched by my own, as I felt Echo pushing forward, I could feel my canine’s elongating. God-damn, my wolf! He wanted to do this now. He did not care for taking our time and not rushing her.I wanted it too, but I didn’t want to push Gianna. Didn’t want to pressure her. Yet, to my surprise, as I looked down at her, she was offering me her neck…I was not about to rush this yet though. I had
The moment I had whispered those words against Mason’s lips, I felt him smile, and he lifted me as he stood, his hands resting under my butt, before he placed me softly in the center of the bed. He wasted no time in removing his pants. Releasing his already hard cock from the restraints of the fabric that had been holding it back.Mason now stood in front of me naked, and my eyes could not help but travel over his body… his toned, perfect body… I was not going to be disappointed, I knew that much. And as I brought my eyes back to his, he was smiling. “Like what you see?” he teased, as he knelt himself on the bed, parting my legs swiftly with his hand. My whole body trembled with anticipation. I think, little did he know, I had waited for this moment since that first kiss we had shared...Already my heart was pounding, and the wetness increasing between my legs, as Mason’s fingers found their way there once more. His eyes didn’t leave mine as he teased, seeming to like watching the re
Seeing Gianna fall apart at my touch, looking so vulnerable… giving herself to me so fully did something to me. And as I looked down at her, I was unable to hold back my words. But the shocked expression upon her face told me I may have said too much. Had I said too much too soon?Shit… things had been going perfectly. We had been enjoying being with one another. And now I think I may have just ruined the moment. My heart pounded heavily in my chest as I looked at the woman laying in front of me. The woman I was certain I was falling for, if I hadn't already fallen for her... I think I fucked up.‘No shit Sherlock.’ Echo muttered. Wow, even my wolf was in a mood with me. And he was all for marking her not that long ago! Now he was acting like I was the crazy fool for asking if I could make her mine?!Gianna lay looking at me, her chest rising and falling so rapidly as her eyelashes fluttered nervously. Fuck. Fuck. Fuckity. Fuck. I messed up. And I don't even know how to fix it...I e
Things seemed to have gone from zero to way past zero in no time at all. The moment Mason stood in front of me my heart was racing, my mind went blank, not helped by Noushka going crazy. And then, when he touched me, just briefly, my whole body went into meltdown; and I knew I wanted more. I wanted to see how his touch felt. I had experienced a little of his touch, but I wanted to know more...His kisses were so sweet… the touch of his hands upon me felt different somehow, in a way I can’t explain. But every kiss, every touch was increasing my need for him. And as I hooked my arms around his neck, collapsing backward onto the bed, I knew then that my earlier doubts were evaporating rapidly, and I didn’t want things to end. I just hoped he felt the same.Mason came down onto the bed with me, but rested his elbow upon the bed so he didn’t crush me. The look within his eyes told me everything I needed to know. He was wanting this as much as me. His hand stroked back my hair in the way h
I quickly cleared up the bathroom, giving Gianna the privacy she needed to change. I chose to check in with Jaxon and Levi as I did, to ask them to ensure it was arranged to have some clothes dropped here for Gianna by the morning. But despite trying hard to keep myself occupied, my mind kept wandering back to the thought of her right now in my bedroom, half naked and how badly I wanted to be there with her…Echo was giddy at the thought too. But I knew I had to be a gentleman. I could not rush this. She had had a difficult day. I was still recovering from injuries… injuries Gianna had saved me from. Saving me in such a way that has resulted in the mark upon my neck. A mark I am unsure if she truly wants to be there, if I am honest. But one I am so desperate to reciprocate…I knew the spare room was always made up, so I did not need to check in there. I had avoided telling her about the spare room, or even showing her to that room before her shower. Perhaps I had hoped she would want
Mason’s words had touched me. He was truly the sweetest. Did I want to be his mate? I honestly couldn’t say. Surely it was too soon, wasn't it? I knew I enjoyed his company. That much had become evident the first night of meeting him. But, did I want to be with him? Yes, I think I may… but being with him meant so much more than simply being together. Him being an Alpha made things so much more complicated than I think I was ready to comprehend right now.‘Do not do this.’ Noushka warned. ‘He already wears our mark. He was willing to defend you, likely even die for you. What more do you want? Alpha or not, he is more than worthy of being a mate. And, I think it is what he wants too. Why would you intentionally hurt him?’I felt guilt flooding my body at the mere mention of what he had suffered because of me, combined with the prospect of hurting him. I hated seeing him lying there earlier, unconscious, absolut