IRENE "Shit!" I pushed Karson away and jumped down to my feet, spinning around, I held Carl's suspicious gaze. My little boy had his eyes squinted as he stood on the stairs holding his toy with one hand.Oh Goddess! He saw that, didn't he?"Fuck," Karson swore under his breath as he turned around, probably to hide his boner in front of our kid. The situation was almost laughable. While he fixed himself, I approached my son."Carl, what are you doing here, honey?" I rushed to him as he climbed down the stairs, rubbing his sleepy eyes."I can't shweep.""Aween, you couldn't sleep?" I quite remembered him sprawled on the bed with his legs thrown about as he snoozed away. "You want some water... milk?"Instead, he kept his eyes on Karson and didn't look away, the suspicion on his face very visible. Oh my cute little detective!"What's uncle doin' here?" He pointed to him and I turned back to Karson who now had his legs crossed so good, you'd know he was hiding a weapon between his legs.
KARSONIn five years, I could count how many times I've had a good night's sleep and it was all thanks to the woman whose head was resting on my chest and her small frame glued to my body. She was the reason for the sleepless nights and my sleep-filled nights. She was a terror and a dream for me at the same time.I slept so soundly just paying attention to her breathing. Every sound she made was so important down to her heartbeat. I was charmed.But I frowned slightly when I heard her door open and little footsteps approaching us. At first I thought I was in between sleep but the piercing gaze I felt didn't stop so I turned my head and opened my eyes.My heart almost flew out of my chest as I froze so hard with a chill that I was certain Iren felt in her sleep because she turned, moaned slightly as she threw her hand over me and her thigh over my morning wood, rubbing, pressing-Irene. Irene. The kids are here.My little ones blinked at me as they cocked their head side by side like
KARSONFuck!I slammed the car door shut and stormed into the house, fuming in annoyance with an angry cloud over my head.The look in Irene's eyes haunted me throughout the drive back to my pack and I hated every minute of it.Yes, I deserved that. I deserved her suspicions and her raised brow but what did she think I was going to do with the kids; take them away from her?She really thought I'd be so heartless as to rip them from her. I was the stranger in their lives here. I wouldn't just act like a total dick and expect them to like me.I didn't want my kids to grow up hating me, I really wanted to take my time in winning the little ones over but how could I even do that when Irene could barely spare me a pinch of trust?The last thing I wanted to do was mess things up. If only she knew how miserable I'd been these past five years, but I knew she had her own troubles too.Left to care for two pups plus herself, I bet it hadn't been easy.As much as I wanted to be selfish and think
IRENEIt had been two days since Karson left and I couldn't stop feeling guilty over the way I had reacted. It was silly of me, but what could I do? I panicked when I woke up to an empty house; my kids and their baby daddy, gone.My first thought was that he only got close to me so he could snatch them when I wasn't looking. I was this close to calling Alpha Lucas when he suddenly showed up with them.After questioning Karin and Carl, I found out they just went on a stroll. Just an innocent stroll between a man and his pups.Fuck!I ran my fingers through my hair as I sat on the couch, pondering on what to do. Nanny May had just dropped the kids off at school and I was finally alone with my own thoughts.I felt the displeasure in my wolf, her disappointment and her scolding. I already felt shitty, I didn’t need her to add to it."Carl wouldn't stop talking about Alpha Karson on the way," Nanny May said from the kitchen where she emerged wiping her wet hands on her uniform. "They are q
IRENEMy brain left at the moment, abandoning me as I stuttered in my struggle for words.Nanny May came up to me from behind and grabbed my shoulders, "She would be delighted to accompany you, Alpha Karson." she started to pull me away, "Please give us a few minutes and she'll get ready."Karson smiled in response and she dragged me up the stairs like I was a dummy. Once she shut the door, I suddenly snapped out of it. She was already flipping through my clothes while I battled with my burning cheeks."Did that…" I still couldn't believe what just happened downstairs."We can't keep the young man waiting, now can we?" she couldn't hide the excitement in her voice. Why was she blushing harder than I was?Was she somehow fed up with my singleness on my behalf? She looked eager to send me off as she placed the outfits over my body checking me out."But the kids aren't here," I said."If he wanted the kids to come with, he would've come at the usual time but he didn't. He's here for you.
KARSON"Karson, what's wrong?" Irene continued to ask and I'd lost count of how many times now.I walked on, leading us back to the car and sending a mindlink to the guards to leave at once. I opened her door but she stood far away, watching me with confused eyes."Get in.""Why are you acting like this?" She moved a little closer and next thing she was standing in front of me, reaching for my face. "What's wrong? Is it aunty? Is she okay-""I'll drop you home.""Tell me what's going on!" she demanded fiercely but I remained silent. It's no use telling because it may only upset her.It would upset her. I was pissed beyond my own freaking mind.A moment I've always looked forward to now weighed down in my heart like a heavy burden.It was that guard speaking to her right? What's her name-- Amelia? Fuck! When I first gathered them, I could've sworn I felt nothing. How convenient for the moon goddess to make me catch a faint smell of my mate before the woman I cared about."Mom is fine.
KARSON"A-Are you sure this is a good idea?" Irene fidgeted beside me. "I mean anyone can tell I smell of you.""Really? Let me check," I leaned into her blushing face and inhaled, releasing more of my pheromones to cover her in it. "I can't tell.""Karson!" She blushed deeper when she realised it and pushed me away. Now she smelled like mine through and through. No one could mistake that.We were in my pack now, taking a stroll while holding hands and Irene gripped my hand in her nervousness. She kept glancing around and avoiding every eyes. She kept her eyes down."What are you doing?""Nothing.""You're acting like a criminal," it was upsetting.She sighed defeatedly, "I'm not sure I'm ready for this. What if they don't want me?""My word is basically law. This is my pack and I choose my Luna-""Your Luna ran away years ago, Karson. I abandoned them." She was letting her intrusive thoughts win again and while she was right, I didn't think of it as badly as she did."A Luna is supp
IRENEBy the time I got home, I had no tears left to cry. My anger had dissipated and all that was left was a deep hole of nothingness and numbness in my heart.I recalled the situation back then and I slid to the floor against the door, threading my hands in my hair as I stared hard on the floor.Fuck! I thought I was ready for that; the backlash, the rejection... I saw it coming. Dreamt about it most nights and even imagined it as a worst case scenario.The pack wasn't some dumdum that would just accept me with open arms after what I've done but it hurt more that Lexie had a hand in this.The rumours were clearly from her. Why she was even allowed such power and influence to wreak havoc was Karson's fault!A strong feeling of bitterness rose like a flame in my chest and strangely, my body heated up in the most absurd way and I found myself longing for him.Goddess! This wasn't happening to me.Was it the kiss in the car? He showered me with some possessive pheromones and had me gasp
IRENE I don't remember being so stretched to my limit.Oh my fucking goddess! What was this position?I took deep breaths to steady myself, trying to relax around him. I could feel the death grip my pussy had around him and I worried I'd snap his dick in half.This was beyond delicious-- fuck!He watched with an intense gaze, studying my every reaction. I waited for him to say something to mock my pause but he didn't. He was struggling too, trying hard not to grab me. He gave me time to adjust and I took it, slowly rocking my hips back and forth.His eyes twitched, shutting close for a while and his jaw clenched. It was beautiful to watch him struggle for control so I did it again and again, until I was moaning gasping for air.When Karson opened his eyes again, they were gold. I felt hot having two people watching me. His wolf and him. They both tuned into my show like it was all that was worth watching."You feel so good," I whispered, a silent praise and admiration but my voice br
KARSONSeeing Irene get in control was the highlight of my night besides still tasting her sweet pussy on my lips.The way she kissed her was down my body, twisting her waist seductively was making it too hard to keep my hands from grabbing her.I had to restrain myself with the little self control I managed and my own tight grip. Speaking of tight-- fuck! I couldn't wait to sink my dick into that tight, wet, slimy pussy. My fingers in there were tempting enough, it took a lot of dedication and her sweet nectar to keep my lips there instead of slamming home like I should.I relaxed into her touch, letting myself get swept away in her seduction as she continued to lower herself. Her boobs dragged and kissed my body, her tight nipples trailing a path.I wanted these babies in my mouth again. I was suddenly thirsty for them.When she touched my dick, I jerked. Her fingers softly wrapped around me."You sure about that?" I tried to keep my voice straight but damn, she was affecting me wit
IRENE My back hit the mattress, causing my heart to fly to my mouth but I caught a whiff of his scent and finally relaxed."Who else would touch you like this, Irene?" He mocked, hovering over me in the dim room. He threw his shirt over his head, tossing it aside and I licked my lips as wetness pooled between my legs.I was eager for him, yearning for his touch-- I didn't realize how much.He caressed my cheek, kneeling between my legs. I came up on my elbows, mesmerized by the silhouette of his body and figure.He was hot and it didn't take much for me to drip in my underwear. I heard his sharp intake of breath and I nibbled my bottom lip, suddenly feeling shy."What about the kids? I need to check on them--""Been there. Done that. There's nothing for you to worry about," his hands roamed my body, pushing my shirt up and helping me take it off."In fact,"--I didn't realize I was eager to get naked-- "Oh Goddess!" I moaned, falling back on the bed when he sucked one of my nipples,
IRENEWe each went back to our respective rooms that night, begrudgingly too.I woke up early the next morning, making the snacks for our picnic and finishing up the work from yesterday since my day was ruined and I couldn't be productive anymore.Karson got the car ready and tied up some loose ends. We set out for a drive on the hills dressed in light clothes due to the sun. He kept them busy with some songs from our childhood and they sang happily.We got to our destination and I spread out the blanket while he helped with unpacking the food. "Please tell me you didn't bring your makeup box, Irene," Karson begged in a whisper, trying not to let the kids hear."You're safe. For now," I teased him, chuckling at the heavy sigh he released."And you are too. Don’t think I forgot what you did to me yesterday, " he narrowed his eyes, feigning hurt and anger."I was looking out for us," I explained. "You know you don't stop until the sun comes up.""No one asked you!" he grumbled, walking
IRENEI closed the door as they stepped out of my office. Lexie refused to take a seat, standing behind my chair with her arms folded. "Did you call me all the way here to watch you kiss Karson--""Maybe," she growled, fists clenched by her side. "I see you can't stand my pups. How about I show you the baby making process?""Shut up! Admit it, they were a mistake!" my eyes twitched. "Karson never intended to have pups with you--""Double it," I repeated. "Was what he said again so… where are you getting your facts from?" I was eerily calm, I was surprised at my own calmness. My wolf boiled inside me, wanting to bite off her head and chop off that face she thought was everything."You can spread your rumours about me, Lexie but it wouldn't change anything. I'm going to be Luna and you're just going to be that…" I searched for a better word. "Nothing. You're going to be nothing."I enjoyed it as her face twisted in jealousy and hurt. She couldn't even hide it to save her fucking life. I
IRENE"Mummy! Uwaaaah!"My thoughts scattered, panic and confusion setting in. Where was Mirabel? What happened to them? Did I trust the wrong person?"Let me see you," I cupped their faces, scanning them from head to toe with my heart beating twice as fast. "You're okay, you're okay. What's wrong? Why are you crying?"They rubbed their little hands over their eyes, sniffing profusely and shaking in their sobs. I snapped at the guards at once who flinched at my stare. "Someone start talking or else," I growled."Where are they?" Karson was running to us, panic on his face and fear. Seeing him made my lips tremble. Now I too wanted to sob and lean on him. What was this pathetic attitude? It felt like since daddy was here, we could all lay our complaints."Where is she?" Karson's cold tone iced the halls and now everyone was afraid. "Did I suddenly go deaf or did you lose your tongue?" he threatened.Where was who? Did he know something I didn't…"Oh Goddess, Luna!" Mirabel rushed over
IRENEKarin and Carl looked startled by my little outburst and I regretted it as soon as the strong tone left my mouth. "I'm sorry," I quickly recollected. "Who told you that?""They were talking about it. Some moms," Carl reported, carefully this time as if watching for my reaction. I rubbed his arm to ease him, doing the same for Karin, urging them to speak."They said a wolfless Luna."Ah, shit! I just knew it. My heart sank to the bottom and I forced a smile underneath the panic inside. "It's okay, baby. It's okay. Wolfless mean uhm… someone who has no wolf."They blinked their innocent eyes at me. "Is there someone like that?""Come on, get in bed and I'll tell you," they jumped to the bed, excited to hear a new tale. I tucked them in with my heart still pounding loudly. Laying on my side, I stretched one hand over them above their heads."Well, once upon a time, there was a really beautiful young girl. She was so pretty that everyone admired her. She had eyes like you, nose like
IRENEIt was just the first day and I was already hanging by a thread but it turned out alright in the end. They agreed to give me a chance, each warning me not to mess things up.With my past record as Luna, they knew they could count on me to win everyone over again, but what would truly seal the deal was Karson's mark.Was I ready for that? I guess that was why I was here to find out.I rubbed my temples as I walked out of the office at the end of the day."You look drained," Anna said on alarm. "My goodness! It used to take a workload for you to look like this each day.""Tell me about it," I muttered. "Can I have something to drink, please? Like hot chocolate.""Coming right up. I'll meet you in the little Alphas room," she said all too excited and bounced off."Little Alphas?" I repeated the odd thing. Well I guess she was right, it was just too soon for that and I didn't want to start any trouble.I dialed Nanny May as I walked down the hall, keeping her up to date with my well
IRENE A few hours later, the pounding in my skull was unbearable. I knew it wasn't going to be easy to fall into things, but I didn't expect a meeting right away.I was seated at the long wooden table, trying hard to keep a neutral look on my face while the others present tried to tear at me with their words.The council of women. The one a Luna of every pack was supposed to be in charge of.Once upon a time, they had my back, ready to support me and teach me the ways I should know."She has no right to sit at this table, Luna. You of all people should know that!" Margaret's arms remained crossed over her chest, a heavy disdain on her face that she threw my way."She disappeared. Left our pack like she had no reason to be here. She was Luna! That's the next rank after an Alpha. You know how important that is--""Yet, she's here again. Isn't that enough? What do you want from the poor woman?""Actions have consequences and we all know what that means."I gulped heavily,"She is to be