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74 - KennedyI don’t really understand the change, but I’m also not going to complain. Ever since they found me in the forest almost frozen to death, Ryker and Bennet have come to some kind of understanding. I’m still not alone…ever. That would be too much to ask. But I have started training with Greta again. It’s too f*cking cold outside for my thin skin, but I do get to go to the gym at the training center. I hadn’t realized I had lost so much weight and muscle until she kicked my ass and then made fun of me for it. I can feel myself getting stronger everyday though and that is helping with my mood.I have also gotten completely caught up with classes and I’m ready to start a light load of business courses so I can follow in my parent’s and Aunt Beth’s footsteps. Being so far away from my mom’s studio, and being in the center of the largest wolf pack I know of, I won’t be training any humans any time soon. But, I know that The main source of income is construction and buildin
75 - KennedyThey are all just staring at me and this is what I hate the most. The pity in their eyes. There is nothing any of us could have done differently. That much I have come to accept. The situation is what it is. The only part I seem to struggle with is the memory of sitting there, trapped, with my parents' lifeless bodies.I take a deep breath and Ryker pulls me even closer. I just noticed that he is holding me, in public, and I don’t feel uncomfortable at all.“It was more than three years ago. I’m not saying it doesn’t hurt sometimes, but I can’t play the victim forever. The nightmares have gotten better, which makes things easier for me.” I look up at Ryker as the revelation hits me. My nightmares got better when I moved here. Even at my lowest with him, they didn’t return. I wonder if he noticed the change too?“What?” He pulls back to look me full in the face.“I’m not sure.” He looks confused and I can’t blame him, but I can’t explain it either.We finish eatin
76 - RykerI have never cared before now. I shouldn’t care. But I keep my insecurities at the way she asked the question to myself. I have a bad habit of misunderstanding her intentions. I haven’t learned to read her emotions the way Bennet, and now Danny, do. I just watch her looking at me, in wonder I think. Or maybe it’s confusion, disbelief. I’m not sure. One thing I know is, I can’t stop touching her. Running my fingers through her hair, caressing her cheek, her arms, the inch of bare skin at her waist where her shirt rode up.I saved myself for my mate. It is probably the one thing that my wolf and I agreed on. We saved everything binding for our mate. I don’t regret it, can’t regret it. It was the most incredible experience for me. And it was only a kiss. Far more thrilling than my first shift or even my first kill in a fight. This woman in my arms has brought me to life. I had no idea I could feel…like this. My heart is still racing and the electricity is still flow
77 - KennedyIt took a full ten minutes to get Ryker to come outside and get in the car with me. He has my hand in a death grip, but I can’t bring myself to make him adjust it. I understand his fear a little, it’s similar to mine. My track record for road trips isn’t great and I have my own anxieties about traveling, but they are nothing to what he is going through. He is so nervous I can taste it in the air around us. I have to break it though or I might suffocate.“Tell me about Rory. You don’t talk about him like an alpha you took control over.” I lean into Ryker’s shoulder. He’s sitting stiff as a board. I don’t know how he’s going to make it the two hour drive.“Rory is a good kid. He’s your age actually.” Ryker looks at me and then coughs nervously. He must have caught my look at him comparing me to Rory while referring to him as a ‘kid.’ “Umm…He’s different, I guess. His whole situation is different. I am just an interim alpha for them.”“What do you mean? How does so
78 - KennedyI move closer to Ryker, but it’s not out of fear. I heard the insult in this little man’s words and felt Ryker tense, those old walls slamming right back up. I haven’t seen them in a while, but away from his pack he must use them like armor. I can’t link him to ask and he won’t tell me what his issue with this asshole is on his own, I just know there is one. This should be an interesting game.Ryker’s arm goes around my waist as we turn to face the intruder. “I didn’t expect to see you here, Claude. I thought gatherings like this were beneath you.” He’s gripping my waist like a lifeline, or maybe to keep himself from doing or saying something in front of this guy.He’s small for a male werewolf. Not short, but scrawny. I don’t know if I have ever really seen a non-muscled werewolf. I thought that was a given. Tommy was always leaner than the rest of the guys, like a runner, but he still has a powerful body. Even uncle James is still super fit. In his forties he doe
79 - Ryker“Don’t you move, little lamb, I’ve got you.” I can’t have her close enough right now. That was the longest drive I have ever had. Thank the Goddess Claude and his bozos took the bait.After the second attack on her here, Josh and I searched our territories for a she-wolf that fit Kennedy’s basic description. We found a warrior named Mia who is more than happy to be Kennedy’s doppelganger. The two attacks and Claude showing up today tells me they were not a coincidence and something bigger is going on. He didn’t flinch seeing us there even though he’s been actively avoiding me for months now. He was surprised by Kennedy being with me and didn’t approach us for the rest of our time at Rory’s. He did, however, follow us through the party, tracking him was not hard.Danny brought Mia up in a second car about an hour after we arrived. Any time Kennedy was dancing with Bennet, I made a point to leave the room and without fail, Claude followed me. Josh and I made a point to
80 - RykerI have never paced so much in my life. I’m not worried or anxious. I don’t think I’m nervous, but Kennedy is willingly spending time with me outside of training and pack business. She’s taking an interest in the pack like a Luna should. This whole relationship is becoming real for the first time. I want her. I mean I have always wanted her, but now it’s not just physically. She’s important.“Ryker, sit down. You are making me itchy.” My mother scolds, looking up from whatever books she is currently reading. We are in the small dining area in the house her and my father chose when they moved out of the packhouse. It’s only a few minutes away, but it’s tucked into the woods, cozy and private.“I can’t. I have no idea what I’m doing and I can’t mess up any more. What do I do?”I gave my mom a brief history of the interactions Kennedy and I have had since she got here and naturally, my mom knew most of this from Kennedy’s point of view and took my mate’s side. Regaling me in
81 - Ryker“What made you ask for my wolf?”“I don’t know, I just had an urge to see him. Ryker, you’re hurt, does that really matter right now?” She’s pulling away from me to try and look at my shoulder. I’m almost completely healed. The only thing that doesn’t go away is the blood spilled. That’s all she sees.“I’m fine, really….”“Oh! Ryker…It was so scary. I’m so glad you’re alright. You’re so brave to take on those rogues all by yourself!”Amy throws herself at my back, ultimately shoving Kennedy away from me. I’m not sure if she didn’t see her or if, most likely, she doesn’t care. But I am naked and not in the mood to put up with her stupid behavior. The only person who should see or touch me like this is Kennedy.“Amy. Off. Now!” I growl out.“But… I just wanted to make sure you’re alright. You never minded before.” She coos at me. “I know how to comfort you.”“Amy,” I grab Kennedy, who looks close to angry tears, and pull her to my chest, resting her cheek over my heart and tu