Layla I ran through the packhouse, searching for the Luna. When I didn't find her anywhere, I climbed the stairs to the Alpha floor and went to her bedroom door. I knew I could not bring myself to speak the words, but I also knew there was another way. When the door opened, it wasn't Luna Hope that stood before me. I knew it had to be Alpha Wyatt. I looked past him and saw her coming toward us, I moved around him, and I threw myself into her arms. After she had held me there for a moment. She pulled back and looked into my eyes. "Layla, are u ok?" I shook my head no, that I wasn't. "I need to do the mind link with Alpha Wyatt." I told her. "I Layla Smith accept you Wyatt Harris as my Alpha. I offer all that I am to you and this pack. I will, from this day forth, defend you and this pack in all ways." I accepted the Alphas blood into my moth. "I Alpha Wyatt Harris accept you, Layla Smith, into my pack. I offer to you all that I am I will, from this day forth, defend and pr
Wyatt I had been taken off guard by what I'd received from Layla. I knew they had some issues. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been at the Harris House in the first place. I'd had to walk away from it. I mind linked Hope and showed her a portion of it, then I had come here to the cliffs overlooking a valley on my packlands. I sat down on the edge of the cliff and hung me legs over the side. How in the absolute fuck dose a man do the things I saw Greg doing? Especially to his own flesh and blood? I didn't get it. I never would, nor did I want to. Now, however, it was my problem and my packs problem. Since I had accepted her and her sister. I knew Hope knew more than she was telling me. And I knew it was because of the confidence she was sharing with our son, so I hadn't pushed the issue. It did bother me that he hadn't felt like he could share his problems with me. Maybe he just wasn't ready to do that. It was obvious my son had feelings for Layla. Otherwise, she and her sister
Alpha Greg Brody and his men had been ruthless last night. You would have thought they were pissed off or something! I have lost nearly half of my Warriors. To add insult to injury, I got a mind link telling me Brody's men are throwing dead bodies over my borders. I told my warriors to burn the bodies. Because there wasn't a damn thing else I could do. We had managed to take out a few of Brody's warriors. My last count was at 10. While 10 dead bears are 10 less fles bags roaming, the earth. That is nowhere close to the damage they did to us. I wonder if Brody is feeding their asses steroids or some shit. They just kept on coming at us like they were damn energizer bunnies. Despite the pun, they did, in fact, whip the absolute dog shit out of us. My entire body aches it will take Rusty a week to heal my ass up. But I didn't get the worst of it, though. I have been told that one of Brody's warriors actually did take a shit on one of my warriors after he killed him. Who the hell
William After talking with my mother last night , I'd decided I was done here. I had already packed my bags and put them in the pourche. This morning, I had confirmed with my professors that I would be finishing my courses online. I returned the keys to my apartment to the realtor company. And now I was on my way home. It felt good to know that tonight, I would be sleeping in my own bed. Where I didn't have to hide half of who I am. Werewolves were not intended to live in the human world and vice-versa. I always knew that once my education was complete, I would return to my pack. That is where I belong. Knowing that layla is there just makes it all the more sweeter. I still haven't figured out exactly how I am going to make things right with her. I am planning on starting with an apology. I am hoping the rest will just come naturally. Since she is my mate, we should be together. I had always thought it was just an automatic connection. I guess when you rip your mates hospital
Layla Since Opey was off on her camping adventure. I decided to go to the library and get some study time in. I had tried to video call William 3 times on the Link Luna Hope had sat up. From the privacy of my room, of course, but he didn't answer, so I had given up. I had always been super focused after a beating. William's rejection of my calls was feeling kina the same way, just not in the physical sense. I figured why not. It wasn't like I had anything else to do. I had settled myself down in a cubicle in the back of the room and turned on the laptop. I opened up a course on veterinary science. Since I had decided, I wanted to stay in the werewolf community after I graduate medical school. I thought it was a good idea to educate myself on animal anontomy and sicknesses as well. I was studying the reproductive system when Mekia sent a vision of William making love to us into my mind. I gasped, which earned me several unpleasant looks. It would seem my wolf has become a shame
William Dale was really starting to piss us off. I have just told him that he was flirting with my mate, and he was still questioning me. Luke is telling me to rip his fucking head off of his shoulders but I am doing my best to remain calm. I didn't want to have to fight him, but I would over Layla. "She isn't marked." He said to me with a shitty smile, tilting his head to the side. "Are you challenging me, Dale?" I asked, clinching my fists and glaring at him. "Maybe I am, in case you didn't notice your mate is hiding from you." He said, indicating to Layla on the floor. I actually hadn't noticed. I looked down to see Layla cowarding under the cubicle. Her eyes were full of fear and tears. She was looking at me like she was looking at the devil himself. The same way she was looking at me in the hospital. I had done it again. I refocused on Dale. Who was now moving towards Layla. Who was trying to receed further under the cubicle. "Don't touch her!" I warned him in my A
Layla I have had enough of this mother fucker! And I have had enough of these bullshit Alpha's pushing me around. I have spent most of my life living in fear of them. They have beaten me. They have enslaved me. They have made my life and my sister's life a living hell! Well, that ended here and now. I am an Alpha, too. It's way past time I started acting like it. If William wanted a fight, I would give him one. I would be damned if I was going to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire with his ass! Not this time. 'Please don't do this, Layla. They are our mates.' Mekia said. 'No, I am done running, Mekia. I will not live the rest of my life in fear. I'd rather be dead. Luna Hope will take care of Opey.' We had found a nice thicket where we couldn't be seen. Against her better judgment, Mekia crouched down and waited for William and his wolf. It wasn't long before we saw them coming through the trees. It was now or never. We jumped out of the thicket and into their p
William My head was spinning with the fact that Layla had tried to fight me. I hadn't even thought about what would happen when we found them. I had been focused on keeping them safe. I certainly had not expected she would come out of the brush after me bearing her teeth. I had known there was an Alpha buried deep inside of her. But I never thought it would be unleashed upon me. I chuckled as I remembered her trying to rush us, and the shock I knew would have been on her face when she wound up on her back underneath us. They were beside us now, making our way back to the tree that held our clothes. Her wolf had already captured Luke's admiration. He told me he liked her spunk. So did I. I intended to fule that fire inside of her. She would never again know fear. I could only imagine what she would be once it was gone. Luke wanted to know his mates name. Since I haven't marked Layla yet, we don't have a mate bond. Our wolves can't communicate with each other. So I had asked L
William I am happy to see Uncle Brody and Aunt Dina have arrived. Aunt Dina is very pregnant. So I wasn't sure if they would be here. If she goes into labor, she will have a great doctor. I crossed the room to where they were. "Uncle Brody, Aunt Dina." I said with a smile, kissing her cheek. "I am glad to see you made it." "We wouldn't miss it." Brody said. "Your father's been telling me about your latest adventure. I am glad to see you made it." He gave my shoulder a squeeze. When the music changes again, I know it is time to begin. I usher Uncle Brody and Aunt Dina to their seats. Then, I turn and make my way to the stage. My mother enters first, and my father goes to escort her. He leads her back, and they take their place alongside me. Then Jack escorts Pearl. Archie does the same with Isabella. I am not supposed to leave the stage. My grandpa Leith has already gotten up from his seat to escort Layla to me. When I see her enter the room, my feet begin to move me forward
William After the party had ended, Layla and I took Luke and Mekia out for a while. I knew my time with her was about to get even more sparse. The first few weeks of the transition of power would be busy for me. There would be a lot of things that I would have to focus on other than my mate. But tonight, what was left of it was ours. I'd known going in. There would be countless meetings with my father and our investors. I had seen to it that he would keep an active role in Harris Enterprises. Still, I would be the decision maker. No more 'Alpha Wyatt will handle that'. It wouldn't be forever, though. Things would soon get back to normal or at least my new normal. We stopped to take a breath at what my father had always called his thinking spot. I settled Layla down beside me on the cliff overlooking the valley. It was quiet and peaceful. She seemed to be deep in thought as she stared out into the night sky. I wrapped my arm around her shoulder. "Penny, for your thoughts." I s
William My mother had arranged a banquet dinner for us all. With the pups incluged, there are 23 of us now gathered around one long ass table. I am a little disappointed that Dylan is not here. He told me he'd had a pre-arranged date for this evening. So he wouldn't be able to make it. It was a good thing that he had a date. I wish him only the best. I haven't said anything to him because I know Dylan would never act on the feelings. But Luke has been telling me how his Wolf Dex comes to attention a little too much for his liking. Whenever Layla is around, Luke also tells me. He has warned Dex to back off more than once. It is a good thing. I no longer have my mind reading abilities. Or else I would know exactly what they were thinking about my mate. And we would probably have a problem. I love Dylan like a brother, but still, he would not take Layla from me unless I was dead and he knows it. That's probably why he's been avoiding me. My father is in his place at the head of
Dylan I lied to my Alpha and told him I had a scheduled date for this evening. After my wolf decided to tell me that William's Wolf Luke had noticed his interest in Layla and told him to back off and he still hadn't. I really didn't have a choice. There was no way I could face both of them. I had indeed gone to the bar. I had picked up a woman and checked into a cheap motel under a false name. I had fucked her right and left her there still quivering in the bed. There was nothing pre-arranged about it. Now, I am headed back to my pack. My tail tucked between my legs, so to speak. As I pulled into the driveway at the front of the packhouse. I can hear the party I was invited to is in full swing. I curse under my breath as I strode around the side of the house instead of going through inside. I am on my way to take Dex out and run his ass into submission. At least I intended to run his ass into exhaustion. As we pass by the ballroom, I see William down on one knee. I know he is
William The packhouse is beginning to fill up with Harris's and Elliis's. Tomorrow, I will take my place as the Alpha of New Moon Rising. My father's parents, Alpha Henry and Luna Pamela, came in last night. Along with my uncle's Leo and Levi with their mates, Elida and Talley, and their pups. Aunt Talley is also my father's sister. My uncle Levi and my Aunt Talley actually found each other at my mother's Luna ceremony. Since my uncle Levi is the youngest of the Ellis boys. The pack went to my uncle Leo when my grandpa retired. Uncle Levi still has an active role in the pack and is still involved in its daily operations and management. Uncle Levi says he's never had a problem with the arrangement. He says it gives him more time to spend with his mate and his family. I hope that Wesly and I can come to the same accumulable understanding. When the time comes, though, something tells me he's not going to be as accepting as our uncle to take a side seat. We still have a few years
Layla "How are you feeling?" I asked Paul. He is sitting up in his bed. The intubation tube had been taken out. I have never been so grateful in my life. "A lot better thanks to you." He said with a scratchy voice. I smiled at him and gave his arm a gentle squeeze. "You are welcome, but I didn't do it by myself. All of us have been fighting hard for you." Mira is standing by his side, holding his hand. "We are thankful to you all." She says. I go about checking his vitals and his wound. He is healing better than I expected. "How is your wolf?" I asked him, looking at the stitches in his chest. "Getting stronger every day." He assured me. "When can I go home?" He asked. I gave him a stern look. "Not for a couple more days. I want to make sure your wolf can keep up with the healing process before I release you." He wasn't happy about it, but Mira assured me he would stay put until I said otherwise. "You need to rest." I told him. "That is the best cure for you now. Give
Dylan I can't deny that I am feeling a little jealous over my Alpha and Beta both finding their mates. Not that I am not happy for them. I really am. But I would be a liar if I said I didn't want the same for myself. Actually, my wolf does indeed want exactly the same, mate. He has been smitten with Layla since we saw her getting off of the Harris House bus. We had been on our back from our morning patrol. When we saw her, then we'd found out that she belonged to William. We knew we had no chance to have her. But that doesn't keep him from sulking. To pass the time and keep Dex focused on something other than our Alpha's mate, we have been spending a lot of time with the pups in our pack. They are after all our next generation. I knew for sure that I wanted a big family. I am an only child. Thankfully, I had William and Cayden and their siblings to grow up with. It is defentily easier for us both when we have something to occupy ourselves. Now that everything has pretty much
William All of us pups were gathered around our grandparents, Alpha Leith and Luna Helena. My mother's parents. Grandma had Abigail happily bouncing away in her lap. While Wesly and Harper were curled up on Grandpa's lap. It was so good to see them. I wish Layla could be here. Recently, her duties have called her away a lot. Paul had woken up this morning. I was thankful. My mate, however, hasn't left the hospital since leaving our bed upon getting the call from Doctor Edwards. She has been sending me updates every hour or so. I hoped she would be here soon, but I knew she wouldn't leave as long as she was needed. She was far too dedicated. It was good to see the effect that being with our grandparents is having on my siblings. Especially the ever introverted Wesly. Today, he is all smiles. He and our grandfather have always had a special connection. Grandpa always has said Wesly was the one of us kids who reminded him the most of Mother. Though he has never explained it. I don
Cayden I have played this night out a 1,000 times in my head. Now that's it's here. I am lost. I am hoping nature will just take its course. I close and lock the door behind my parents. I turn to find Brandy watching me intently. Whatever she is feeling, she has a poker face at the moment. I led her over to our bed and sat her down on top of me. I am enjoying inhaling her sweet sent. I think she must be doing the same thing because she has her face buried in my chest. I have always been curious about it. I've had a lot of women tell me I smelled really good. Not that I thought I stunk. Only one opinion mattered to me now. "What do I smell like to you?" I asked her easily. Not wanting to disturb her, I liked it very much that she liked my aroma. She seemed to be thinking about it for a moment. "To me, you smell like my favorite place, a place that I always want to be." She said, moving aside my button-up shirt and placing sweet kisses on my chest. I wondered if she knew what