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LUCY'S POV:I wake up feeling more refreshed than I have my entire life.My eyes flutter open. I look in each direction, expecting to see my mate, but I'm left with nothing but the black and white scroll patterns stitched into the comforter resting over my body.There was no light coming from the window. How long had I slept? It can't possibly be nighttime, I thought to myself.A crackle of thunder makes me jump.'Something feels off,' Nia comments as I settle back into bed. The lightning follows soon after, lighting up the room briefly.'What do you mean?' I ask her.'I don't know exactly. Find our mate,' she says firmly.My bare feet hit the cold wooden floor with a thud as I slowly panicked at the emotions that were mixing with Nia's.I stumble my way to the door before I grip the doorknob hard and turn it open.I rush down the hallway and down the stairs to the first floor and into the living room. Jason is nestled on the couch, eyes closed, clearly taking a nap."Where is Leon?
LUCY'S POV: 'Something still feels off,' Nia says.'No shit. I think Leon and Seth got into a fight,' I say back.'Of course, they did, but this is something else,' she responds, making me want to crawl into a hole and never come out.After stripping the wet clothes from my body, I moved to the dresser and pulled out the dry ones.'What do you mean "of course they did"?' I ask. She sighs in response.I set my t-shirt down on the bed before slipping on a pair of new sweatpants when a knock comes on my door.Before I can say anything, the knob twists and turns, and the door opens. My foot catches on the waistband of the sweatpants as a result of me whipping my head up to look at the doorway.I fall back, smacking my head on the wall beside the bed. Thankfully, it was not hard enough to knock me out.Leon runs over to the side of the bed where my half-naked, crumpled body is on the ground once again."Get away! Haven't you heard of knocking and waiting for permission to enter before yo
SETH'S POV:I feel ashamed of letting things get this far. I really didn't mean to feel this way but my connection with her in palpable.Her connection with Dax makes me question everything. He hasn't felt a connection with another in so long. It has only fueled my feelings.Her laugh and smile make me feel weak.She is definitely Luna material. She isn't afraid to put anyone in their place but only when it's necessary. She is strong, thoughtful, and kind.Even at her younger age it's easy to see she was made for the position.She is staring into me and I can't even figure out how to start the conversation."Is it true?" she asks breaking the ice in the most obvious way.I look up and meet her eyes. The perfect blue orbs that have been captivating me for weeks.I swallow hard before answering."Yes. I'm sorry Luna," I say trying to be as formal as I can.I don't refer to Leon or Liam as Alpha because we grew up together. It's almsot less formal to address them this was.She scoffs. I
LUCY'S POV:The walk up the stairs felt like I had aged at least thirty years.Emotionally and physically exhausted on every level.'Stop being a baby,' Nia says, making me laugh.'Fair,' I respond making her snicker.'You like Seth, you know you can't lie to me, right?' she says, making my stomach sink.'He's not our mate, Nia, plus we already have one other mate out there and we don't even know who it is,' I say in a more irritated tone than I had intended.'The more the merrier if you ask me,' she says, making me blush."NIA!" I hiss back out loud this time."I've never seen someone talk to their wolf out loud like that," Leon's voice comes from behind me.I had been pacing back and forth down the hallway while talking to Nia. Trying to gain some strength to go inside Leon's bedroom.He stood in the doorway, nearly taking up the entire space with his broad shoulders and height. His wet hair looked slightly more blonde than white, combed perfectly in place. I could tell he had just
LEON'S POV:It took everything I had to hold Bandit back. He was pushing so hard to shift and murder everything in sight.The only thing that kept me strong was her scent. I have no idea how I lived this long without her.I felt complete. I can't explain how grateful I felt that she was willing to look past how I acted and give me a chance to be better.She felt like the missing piece to a puzzle I had been trying to solve for so many years. The Moon Goddess couldn't have possibly gotten things more right with her.It nearly broke my heart into pieces when I realized she was more concerned about me still wanting her rather than what she had been through.Bandit immediately backed off after we realized she needed validation not redemption in that moment.His temper was nothing to be messed with but he was a softy for our mate. He howled in pain as Lucy asked us if we still wanted her.I'm still blown away at her focusing more on whether I was put off by it than raging over the way she
LUCY'S POV:'Lucy!' Nia whispers sharply.I can't help it, the tears fly out of my eyes almost instantly. I sit up in bed watching him retreating to the bathrooom.'Lucy, it doesn't have-' I shove her down before she can finish.She led me into the lustful feelings and I wasn't having her explanations now.I quickly wipe my tears from my cheeks and pull myself off Leons bed. I want to disappear but all I have is myself and I can't do that magically so I I pull myself down to my room. I toss his hoodie down the stairs before entering my room and having my complete meltdown.I was right.I knew that he couldn't actually see me the same after what I told him. I guess he gets a good pat on the back for trying. I can feel Nia wanting to come forward but right now, I don't want any of her stupid horny insight.I wish Seth was here at this very moment. He would let me spar out my feelings until I felt better.I take a quick shower, blow dry my hair and braid it, put on a sports bra and yog
LUCY'S POV:"Do you know already?" Leon asks Jason as he settles onto the couch and places me exactly where he wants me: on his lap.I notice how Jason tends to follow; even if it's from a distance, he is always watching out for me. I wondered if this is what having a dad was like, but I had no real experience to compare it to.I look up at Leon, grateful for the man I have been given.The one who didn't give up on me when I acted like a crazy person. It wasn't like me to jump to conclusions or act out of pure emotion. This mate thing was new to me.I wondered what the Moon Goddess knew and how exactly she paired people.Not everyone had a fated mate. Most of us did, but occasionally some didn't.Why was I given two mates, and how did she know that Leon would be so good with my trauma outbursts?I didn't think too much more before I rested my head on his shoulder.He had me straddled on his lap, tickling my back like he did the first time.He was doing what he knew worked. He was smar
LEON'S POV:This woman had no idea the power she had.Why the Goddess blessed me this way is beyond me.My wrist was tingling from her bite. The mark she left was the same as the one on chest but it felt different. I felt connected to so many things I couldn't begin to explain it.'I will be good, I promise,' Bandit says.He is amazed by her. She instantly healed the silver in our blood which was unheard of.He feels calmer now. More at ease. I never thought I could say those words but here we are."Are you sure?" she says in her angelic voice.I nod yes, knowing this time I have the abililty and strength to maintain myself.My dick was hard the instant I helped her up. She was laying in cold, bloody water. It wouldn't do.'I swear I'll be good,' Bandit continues to reassure me but I'm nervous as hell.She is standing now. I lean down to remove the plug from the tub.I swallow before I turn on the water quickly pulling her out of the shower as I realize I haven't adjusted the water t
LUCY:My head was pounding hard. I felt like I had been run over.'Shh, don't let them know you're awake,' Nia whispered.My eyes were barely fluttering open when she spoke and they snapped back closed so fast. It took everything I had to try and slow down my heart rate so they didn't catch on.'Where are we?' I respond.'I don't know, our eyes are shut remember?' she retorts.Shit my brain was foggy. I was clearly not in good condition.'Right,' I said.I could tell that I was slumped over someone's shoulder like a rag doll so I continued to let me body be as limp as I possibly could.Nia felt weak. The little bit of communication she had done with me was enough to nearly take her back out. This was bad.I was piecing together what happened. I wondered where my dad would take me."Lock her up in the cell across from her boy toy," my dad's voice said nearby making my stomach flip.Boy toy? My heart skipped a beat.I hear the man carrying me chuckle and the rattle of the keys unlocking
LEON:We searched until the wee hours of the morning. I was beyond exhausted.Dad had mind-linked us to come home and speak to him. I was itching to go back and see Lucy, but I knew I had duties to take care of, and it was something we would often have to deal with."We should talk after this meeting with Dad," Liam said, catching up to me. We were now reaching the tree line that separated the settlement area and the forest."About what? Can it wait? I want to talk to Dad and head back to Lucy. I need to see her at least a few hours before we get back out on the search," I say.My shoulders are slumped, my body is sore, and I miss my mate terribly. "We can wait. In fact, I could even come with you. I should probably check on Lucy," he sighs.I whipped my head around with what I'm sure looked like confusion on my face."She is my mate. I can take care of her," I say.I know I'm just grumpy because of everything I'm feeling right now so I snapped a little more than necessary."I know
LIAM:My mom quickly grabbed my arm and pulled me down to my dad's empty office. As we entered, she let go of my arm and plopped down on the couch.I watched as she put her face in her hands. Her body was trembling, but I could not see any tears falling."Mom, what is happening? Who is this man? Theodore?" I ask gently, sitting down next to her.I wrapped my arm around her shoulders, trying to peek at her face that was smooshed against her palms. She finally fixed her posture and removed her hands from her face. Her eyes were burning red as if holding back tears.She shook her head left and right before responding."He isn't supposed to be reaching out to you. What did he want?" she asks, now making eye contact with me.I turn to face her better. My eyes search her face for understanding, but I'm getting nothing."He wanted me to help Lucy. He said it was important for everyone's safety," I sigh.Her eyes go wide. I watch as she opens her mouth slightly before closing it and pursing
LUCY:I peeled my clothes off reluctantly once I got to the tree line. I shifted quickly, letting Nia come forward. She wasted no time before we were in our silver coat: white paws and white circles around our eyes.She grabbed our clothes in our mouth.'Don't worry, Lucy. We will do everything we can to find Seth,' Nia tries to reassure me.I'm not feeling confident, but I know we will do our best.We take off through the woods. I forgot how good the wind feels through our fur.'The lake first, yes?' Nia asks. She's in control. I'm shaking internally. I'm so nervous we will find Seth dead.I have to explain to her where to go. I'm not all that familiar with it.I remember being on the cliff and knowing the direction the cabin was from that point, but I can't say 100% that we are headed in the right direction once we are in the thick of the forest.'Leon is going to be furious,' Nia reminds me.'So will Jason, but they're not the boss of us, Nia. I'm tired of just sitting around and
Lucy:I feel like I could suffocate from being stuck at this cabin.Can you say cabin fever? Literally."What's the deal with Seth?" Trish doesn't exactly beat around the bush. I loved this about her, though."What do you mean?" I play stupid. No one needs to know. Leon didn't say anything, but I could tell he had an inkling there was something under the surface.Not to mention, I felt like this entire thing was my fault. Seth had been through so much, and the last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt him."I can understand you are worried about Seth, but you cried, Luce. I was born during the day, but not yesterday," she says, rolling her eyes.She's intuitive. I'll give her that.It's a warmer day than it has been. We're sitting in our classic spot on the porch.Trish is gently pushing the swing with her foot; the other was curled up on the cushion.My feet barely reach the ground, so I have both of my feet criss-cross on the swing."I already have a mate, Trish. Does it really matte
LIAM:He can tell me this information is news to me.He glances at his watch and then back up to me before pushing me out of the room."Come along," he says, motioning me to follow him out the front door."You're lying! That can't be true." I yell after him before rushing out the door and slamming it shut."WAIT! HOLD ON THOMAS!" I shout when I realize something he said.He turns around, looking at me with an unreadable expression before he sticks his index finger into the air."Theodore," he corrects me. "My name is Theodore. You can call me Theo if that's easier for your small brain to handle," he says with much irritation.Gosh, this guy is grumpy.I finally caught up with him. We're making our way through the forest. It's darker now, and I'm wondering where we are, but I have to ask him my first of many questions."You said Lucy's dad. Who is Lucy's dad, and why would he kill her?" I ask.I hear a twig snap to my left right after Theo's arm extends out in front of me, making me ha
LIAM:I'm following this strange man through the hallway when I decide I've lost my mind.That has to be it.'He feels familiar now that we're around him,' Bo says, suddenly not the one panicking."That's because I am. It's interesting how similar our interactions have been each time," he responds as we enter the living room."Sit, sit," he gestures to the couch. I walk over to it and sit down without hesitation. I'm like an obedient child, doing as I'm told."We must make this fast; we don't have much time," he says, sitting in a chair directly in front of me."Uh, okay?" I say, not feeling all too comfortable about this situation."The first time I met you was in a dream state. We met twice, and after the second time, I realized you had forgotten your dream and all the time we spent together. I knew I would have to do this another way," he says firmly.His hands are thin, his fingers nimble and wrinkly. He is playing with a ring on his left-hand finger, twirling it around anxiously
LUCY:He talked about Savina being in his room like it was an every day occurence.Of course I knew I had no right to be upset but I am. I'm pissed off he brought her up like he hadn't fucked her.I had to hide the smile that creeped on my lips as his dad spit out the water in his mouth. I knew some of it had to hit the back of Leon's shirt.Good. "So that's why she has been lingering around the pack house like a lost puppy." Leander laughs making my insides crawl.This she-wolf was about to piss me right the hell off.I can hear Tricia's chair screech against the floor as I clench my jaw.Leon's eyes go wide again. "Oh no, hunny, it's okay. Leon wouldn't do anything stupid," I hear Jason say as he comes around the island in the kitchen but it's too late."I swear to the Goddess Leon," I start to say before I close my eyes.I can feel the fire erupting on my hands. It's vibrating through me but I'm more in control this time.I lift my hand up, flames flickers from my fingertips."Yo
LEON:"Is there something I should know?" my dad says looking between me and Lucy.She is sinking back into me. Normally, I wouldn't complain but I can tell she is scared.Tricia is focusing on Lucy. Her usual bravado behavior seems to have crumbled for some reason.Lucy looks up at me with her piercing blue eyes, she doesn't know what she should or shouldn't say. I respect her for leaning on me in this situation."I don't know if it's relevant to this but Seth had... developed feelings for Lucy," I say running my fingers through my hair.I lean back in the recliner thinking through the night that led up to this. I can feel Lucy's body tremble so I start tickling her back. This seems to calm her down from my experience.When we talked through the mind link, he seemed fine."Wait, Seth had feellings for your mate?" my dad asks as if I didn't make it clear already. I know what his real question is though.I close my eyes, trying to suppress the rage this makes me feel, knowing that Seth