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The Alpha's Surprise Mate Returning to San Francisco
Azalea It was a long few days drive back to the west coast. We split from Steve’s team on the third day as they were headed south and we were still headed west. I was glad to get to see the twins again and had changed my look along the way. I was now a red head and I straightened my hair. I hadn’t realized how long it had gotten. I had watched some tutorials on how to give yourself freckles which I did and I switched contacts to an emerald green color. I also had Cae’leigh help me do some henna type tattoos on my feet and arms. I looked like a completely different person again. In some ways it was fun - pretending to be someone else. But I was starting to miss the girl I used to see in the mirror. Lucas shaved his beard off ( finally) and cut his hair in what I called a sexy smooth Viking. He just rolled his eyes while I laughed. Once back to our camp grounds near San Francisco I decided it would be fun to surprise the twins so while the team settled in Lucas and I went to the city t
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Visiting the Moon Goddess
Azalea I woke up and grabbed the things I had packed to take the forest with me. It was almost 2 am the perfect time to try and reach out. Lucas walked silently with me to the clearing I had selected earlier in the day. The moon was shining down on the clearing making it glow. He nodded to me before walking behind a tree and shifting. He came out in his full gigantic wolf form and dropped his clothes on the blanket next to me. He would return for them later either when the sun rose or when I called out for him. I ran my fingers through his fur before he took off. I placed the candles around me lighting them and then placed the bowl of herbs in between them all. I lit them on fire and took several deep breaths letting the smell of the candles and herbs wash over me before laying back on the blanket. I closed my eyes and willed my body to relax. It felt like forever had passed and nothing had happened. I sighed and sat up, knowing it was a long shot. When I opened my eyes, the clearing
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Preparing for the end
Azalea I woke up slowly, my brainstill processing everything that I had experienced. The sun was just starting to peak over the trees and I called out to Lucas. It only took a few moments before he arrived . By that time I collected what was left of the candles and dumped out the bowl of now ashes. I handed him his clothes back and he took them back to the forest to shift and get dressed. Once he returned I had my things bundled and was ready to go. He looked over at me expectantly and I smiled. "She came and I have ideas now," I said cryptically. He rolled his eyes at me before turning and leading me back to our camp site. I caught up to him quickly and said "We need to get our maps out as soon as we get back and I'll explain with the maps. It will be easier for me to show you and to process it." He nodded and we walked silently back, each in thought. A few of the fae were already up making breakfast for the group and I waved at them. As we passed I asked that they have
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Miner's Canyon
Azalea We arrived there in the afternoon. It was actually very beautiful here by the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It would be a good place for a pack, the nearest being in Lake Tahoe which was south of Reno. I made a mental note to ask Steve which packs were closest and what their relationship with Logan was. It would always help to have more hands on deck. Miner's Canyon literally looked like it came out of an old western film, just 100 years later. Most of the buildings were still standing, though in questionable condition. We parked in the middle of the town and broke everyone into groups to explore the buildings to assess them. If this was going to be base camp I would want to make sure that the buildings were secure enough for us to spend time in. There was a hotel/boarding house, a bank, a saloon, a store, the jail, a resturant, what was probably a butchery, the doctor's office and a stage coach/post office. Everyone made a list of things that were still in working ord
The Alpha's Surprise Mate A New Plan
AzaleaI jumped up quickly knocking the board over. Lucas frowned at me and I said “I got it. Chance was right they won’t all come for me. But they would all come for me and the council. ” I could see him processing what I said and it was taking too long. I grabbed his hand and said “Come on” as I dragged him out of our trailer and over the central head quarters.Steve was connecting wires and moving things around when we burst in. He looked up curious and I told him what I told Lucas. He told me be more specific and I thought for a minute before saying “Think about it. The old council head quarters were destroyed. This actually wouldn’t be a bad area to buy and build a new one on. It’s close to mountains , has woods and fresh water nearby. It would be good for a small pack but definitely not big enough for my pack. But for a new council area, heck maybe enough bring the enforcers head quarters here too or if you’re going to expand it like I have suggested... Think about it. Most of t
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Rebuilding a City
AzaleaThey decided that they would tackle the saloon tomorrow as it would be a full day project so they worked on the old doctor’s office. Once it was cleaned out we built shelves and moved some of the boxes of supplies in there. We’d get them put away later.I made a list of things we’d need from the grocery store and send a few of the fae so we could restock our supplies. We had already set up our ice chests in the larder and had all the canned goods put on shelves that we had put in across from the grilling area. I wondered a bit around the time letting my brain focus on laying out more specifics of our plan. I decided tomorrow Lucas, Steve and I would be going to Goldsmith’s Field and checking things out there while Chance led the reconstruction of the new infirmary.Once the fae returned I had Cae’leigh in charge of making sure everything was put away correctly while I went to find Lucas and Chance. They were actually hanging out together in our trailer. I told them of my plan f
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Homesteading
AzaleaChance brought me everything for my garden and a ton of seeds for which I was thankful. It took me 2 days to set up the garden and to get it growing the way I needed. Tomorrow I would be able to harvest it for the first time. I had a spot in the larder for the fresh herbs to hang and where they could put the fruits and vegies that they picked each day.In the mean time they had had finished everything except the hotel. They had brought the port-a-potties yesterday and put them in place. Today they were building bunk beds for the buildings that were already done as well as picnic tables and benches for the mess hall. I told them that tomorrow I wanted everyone to take off as a day of rest. They’d all been working hard the last week or so and deserved it. One day of rest wasn’t going to effect our plan anyways. Chance actually invited me back to his pack to meet his luna and to my own surprise I said yes. It would be nice to meet another luna. Lucas and Steve would be here to wat
The Alpha's Surprise Mate A Work in Progress
ChanceI looked over at my passenger, still worried but glad I was approaching Miner’s Canyon. I had told her that it wasn’t a big deal, but I lied. She scared the shit out of us. She looked so different than she had yesterday and it was the craziest thing to see someone who was so vibrant and feisty and full of life look like... well death less than 24 hours later. Her skin was now very pasty and the circles under her eyes made it look like someone had blacked out both her eyes. There was still some dried blood around her jaw from her ears.I shivered as I remembered seeing her on the floor covered in blood pain clearly written across her face. And to be told that she does this twice a month and has for over a year. I can’t imagine the amount of pain both her and Logan are in to take this group out.Steve said him and Lucas are waiting right out front for you my dad linked to me.Ok great thanks I replied.Also Rich called. I spoke to him for a bit - about all of this and about the p
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The Alpha's Surprise Mate Epilogue
Logan It’s been a year now. To the day. Today is her official Luna ceremony and the whole council and all of our friends are here to watch and to celebrate with us. I won’t say it’s been easy, but it’s been worth it. To see the carefree way that she laughs and loves, different than before. It made me almost grateful that she didn’t remember everything and it’s been fun to make new memories with her. Seeing her finally walk down the aisle to me with her father by her side, both of them in tears, took my breath away. She was always beautiful, but today she was exceptionally stunning, stealing my very breath. Patching things up with her father again took longer than anything else. I hadn’t ever really talked much to her about her feelings towards him but he explained to me that she had told him she forgave him and that he needed to forgive himself the day before the war. And he struggled with it more this year as he tried to gain her forgiveness again.. But in the end I think he found
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Erasing memories
AzaleaI didn’t know where I was but where ever it was I felt safe. It wasn’t very bright a pale light illuminating a pathway in front of me. I felt something brush my hand and looked down to see my wolf beside me, her red fur shining and reflecting the little bit of light. How was she here with me? I thought as I ran my hands thru her soft fur, making her purr. I giggled. A wolf purring sounds kinda silly. She made a soft bark before bounding up the path away from me. I followed her quickly, not wanting to be away from her.It wasn’t long before I was in a clearing that was familiar to me. And in the middle, petting my wolf, was the moon goddess. “Am I dead?” I asked sadly as I approached the two. The moon goddess took my hand when I got close and gestured for me to sit, my wolf moving to put her head on my lap once I did.“Not yet my dear. You have a choice, you and your wolf. You did a good thing Azalea, but I know that it weighs heavy on your heart. You can choose, both of you to
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Clean Up
LoganI watched as her eyes turned back into their silvery color and finally close. I could feel her breathing and I could still feel a very tiny spark inside of her so I knew she wasn’t gone, just very very drained. I picked her up and began walking back towards camp. I kept my eyes forward, the scene around us too horrific to even imagine. I heard several people loosing their stomachs around us.Behind me I heard Lucas tell some of the fae “bring the rain. We all need to ... rinse the day off.” I had just stepped into the forest when I felt the rain start again. My little mate made the rain turn to snow the first time and then after than I think the fae were too scared to do anything. People moved out of my way as I walked, some moving in fear others in reverence. I signed and knew that there would be a lot of questions once she woke.I could feel the rain washing down my mostly naked body and shifted Azalea to the other side so that the rain could wash off Arick... or what was left
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Chaos
AzaleaI drew my sword and ran for Arick, not making it far before a were jumped in front of me. I dispatched him quickly and looked around for Arick again. I saw the working tirelessly with their elements, a storm brewing above us. The rain would start any minute and while that would hinder the fire fae it would aid the others. I fought off another attacker, still looking for Arick.I was distracted and barely missed the claws aimed at my face. Luckily my mate, in his large black wolf form had grabbed onto the body that tried to attack me.Eyes open my love, he linked to me as he tore into the other were. I turned and got a glimpse of Arick fighting through my second line. I growled loudly, putting power into it, causing the air to vibrate with my anger. The twins were nearby, fighting beside a few of the second line witches and fae. I used my air to push aside bodies as I made my way after Arick.The smell of blood and burned flesh because almost nauseating before the sky spilt open
The Alpha's Surprise Mate And thus it begins
Azalea I came back my arms laden with snacks and drinks and we sat around quietly munching. Steve and my father were keeping an eye on Arick’s camp trying to keep an estimate of people still coming in. They were already up to 7000. Suddenly the door busted open and there in the doorway stood my twin protectors, my friends, my brothers. I jumped up and rushed over to them wrapping an arm around each of them, the others on my heels. They sandwiched me in a hug squeezing the breath out of me for a minute before letting me go to greet the others. Behind them was Corsica and Stanley and I greeted them as well. We all squeezed in the small area while they gave an update. The twins had escorted the fae to their pack lands and had a quick visit with their family before returning. I was glad they were back and I told them that we had extra beds in the head quarters. Once Steve updated everyone on the numbers -8000 people now - we decided to call it a night. Tomorrow was the big day. I actua
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Attack on the Enforcers Headquarters
Taylor I spent a few hours with my pack, double checking gear, and doing warm ups with them to make sure we stayed fresh and ready to go. I wanted to have dinner with my sister so I headed back through the portal and began looking for her. I checked the hospital, the mess hall and head quarters before going to central ops. There I saw my father and Steve watching the monitors. I asked if they had seen her and they both nodded no. “I saw her last in the woods. That was a few hours ago. You might check there though,” my father said looking at me. “Alright. I’m going to find her and then go to dinner if you guys want to join,” I replied before walking out. I headed to the forest and began searching for her scent. I frowned when I didn’t smell anything until I remembered the potion. She ws probably still taking it for precautions. I began searching for signs and trying to listen hard for her breathing. Finally I picked up another heartbeat and followed it to my sister. She was asleep cra
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Distraction
Azalea I went straight out to my garden right as the sun was rising and began cutting the plants I needed. There was only one I needed and I knew who would have some as well as be able to help me. When I turned around to go back to the head quarters to see if she was awake, I was startled to see her behind me smiling. I smiled back and said “I should have known. You already have it don’t you? You don’t happen to have a reversal of sorts for it do you? I know it usually only lasts a few hours but I don’t want the twins knocked out for that long if they don’t have to be.” “I do and here, I’ve already prepared it,” she replied smiling as she handed me the wolfsbane and a small vial with a blue potion. I hugged her again and ran off to go wake up Steve. On the way I banged on the trailer door and said loudly to Lucas through our mind link GOOD MORNING LOVE BIRDS! I NEED YOU UP AND DRESSED. YOU HAVE A MISSION. I heard his growl and Cora’s giggle and knew that I would see them soon. Stev
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Let the Countdown Begin
Azalea9 days. And now that it was finally set, I was nervous. Were we really ready for this? Could I do this? I laid on the top of the RV looking up at the stars, letting the finality of it all wash over me. A year that passed so quickly and yet horrifically slow at the same time. Everything we’ve been doing cumulatively coming together. Tomorrow I would go to the fae lands and make sure that our people were getting sorted. The call would go out and they would begin pouring in from all over the country.Th elders would send out the call to be answered and answered it would like an echo in a cave rebounding exponentially. My front line of fae, witches and enforcers would be here in 3 days while those in the second and third lines would be in fae within the next 5 days. Chance’s team would join us on day 6 right before Arick’s team, ideally, would move in. Day 6 would also see all of the elders and the generals with me for a finally run down all together. In 6 days I would see my mate
The Alpha's Surprise Mate Visits from the Council
AzaleaWhile we were away Steve made the arrangements for the other council members to come visit later in the week. I spent most of the next day asleep but on the second day I was up and ready to go. Charlotte and Mrs. Morris, who would be interim witch council member, would be the first to come visit followed by Elder Chris from the bear shifters and Elder Sarah from the feline shifters a few days later, the later two who were each bringing with them their top alpha. Rich would be going back and forth as the council members were supposed to be visiting with "me" and him at our pack. In reality he would be helping them go back and forth between the portals. Chance and Lucas showed up on the third day like I had requested. We chatted for a bit and they were both relieved to see I was pretty much back to normal. I had Lucas and Steve put on their gear and show Chance how it worked. The metal smith fae had come through the night before and brought with them additional weapons wh
