William "And you want me to try to figure out what is going on with her?" My mother asked. "If there is anyone who can get through to her, it's you." I said. "It's hard sometimes knowing everything, isn't it, son?" She asked me softly. My mother always did know how to get to the heart of the matter. "Yes." " I will do my best with your mate. But might I suggest you cast a spell around yourself before you come back home. Keep yourself out of her mind temporarily?" I stopped us and looked into my mother's eyes. "Just be careful with your wording." She continued." I have gotten myself into a bit of trouble trying to cast spells on myself. I think it would be best for the both of you until we get it all straightened out." I cleared my throat. "I just don't want to lose her. I'm afraid I didn't make a very good first impression with her today." "Jack and Archie tried to kidnap me, so don't be so hard on yourself it will come." She laughed. I wanted to go to Layla's r
Layla When the omega led Opey and I through the packhouse and upstairs to the Alpha floor, I told her that there must be some sort of mix-up. And she had assured me that there wasn't. When we got to the room, the items we had gotten from the Harris House were waiting for us. So she'd obviously been right. I thanked her for escorting us up. She smiled, handing me the keys to the room and reminding me that dinner was at 6. She said we were free to enjoy anything inside the packlands until then. Looking around, I could hardly believe the room we were given. It was hughe. It also had a large bathroom with a tub, half the size of the swimming pool outside. In the middle of the bedroom, there was a 4 posted king sizs bed with a beautiful flora pirnt comforter on it. I laughed at Opey, who was lying backward on the bed, making snow angels minus the snow. Our parents' packhouse had been nice and comfortable but it wasn't anything like this. As a matter of fact. I had never seen anythi
Layla We had just about finished up when she walked in. Walk isn't the right word she seemed to float on the air. I knew beyond a shadow of any doubt that she was the Luna. She had the same commanding presence and gentel yet frim demeanor as our mother had. She was beautiful, and my heart ached a little. I missed my mother so very much. She had with her 2 children, which I could only assume were her daughters. One was about the same age as Opey, and the other was probably less than a year old in her arms. I scrunched down and tried to make us as small as possible, but it didn't work. She had her eyes glued on Opey and I and was headed in our direction. She settled herself and her children down across the table from us. One of the omega's quickly brought a high chair over for the baby, and the Luna thanked her. It was obvious her pack loved her very much. She looked at me and smiled brightly. I really didn't know what to say. "My name is Luna Hope." She said. "And who might th
Layla I know I was turning every shade of red in the crayon box at the mention of speaking to William. "Oh no, I couldn't do that." I said, shaking my head. "He wouldn't want to talk with me." "Why not?" She asked flatly. "He is your mate. Please don't hold William's behavior today against him. He can be a little overzealous at times, but he does mean well." I had no words. I only stared at the Luna. I wondered if William had told her what had happened and how I had reacted. If that was him being overzealous, I would hate to see him pissed off. That thought scared me. He scared me. I shouldn't have lied to him. Luna Hope stood up and scooped the baby in her arms. "By the way." She said over her shoulder. "We have another shifter in our hospital. She has been abused as well. I was thinking maybe you could go visit with her. It might help in her recovery." I know my eyes were as big as saucers. I didn't know if it was the doctor or william himself, but someone had ratted me
Alpha Greg I stood outside my packhouse, watching Alpha Eric's men pile out of the SUVs onto my packlands. I had thought my warriors were a bunch of rough cut fellas, Alpha Gregs men made them look like cuddly little puppies. I would be lying if I said having them hear didn't make me a little nervous. I didn't give a damn though so long as they got the fucking job done. I hadn't heard anything else from werebears. I had sent some of my warriors to do surveillance on them. So far, they hadn't made any moves. Neither had my warriors seen hide nor hair of my women. That wasn't a big shock. I was sure they would have them hidden. Brody was a lot of things. A great big pain in my ass was at the top of the short list, but he wasn't stupid. I was sure he thought we wouldn't attack him. Being the cocky bastard that he is and all. He always had thought he and his clain were untouchable, but he wouldn't put them on display either. I was definitely getting anxy. My wolf, Rusty, had been
Alpha Greg "There is no need for all that dick flexing." I said to him curtly. "We are going against the fucking werebear King in case you forgot. We all need to work together and get the job done!" He rolled his eyes at me as he picked up the photographs and looked at them. I had their names written on the pictures. I watched his eyes as he scanned over them. Then, when he got to the picture of Ophelia, his eyebrows raised up and he looked at me curiously. I hadn't told him that 2 of the women were my nieces, nor did I plan to. "This one here is a little young." He said, turning Ophelia's picture around in his hand to face me. "Why the hell do you care?" I ask him with a scoff. "Have you suddenly developed a conscious?" He took the pictures and stuffed them into his shirt pocket. "No, I've never cared for one." He stated. "It makes no difference to me. Though her pups might come out deformed, then we will have a problem." I ignored his comment, though I knew he was right
William It was getting late, and my mind was tired. So was my hand from the number of times I have jacked off since I let Rachel walk out of my door. I have seen her a few times on campus, and she has avoided me like the plague. I can't say that I really blame her, though. I knew it had to end. I could call her up and tell her what she wanted to hear. That Layla means nothing to me. I could sweet talk her into coming over here and letting me get my release inside a pussy instead of a fist. But it wasn't Rachel that I wanted. It was Layla that Luke and I were both pining for. Nothing less would do for either of us. It's not that Luke and I are nymphomaniacs or anything. It is a primal need for a werewolf to be with their mate. It is literally in our DNA to mate and mark our other half once we find them. I tell myself that once she is wearing my mark, this need for her inside of me will be quenched. Since the day I saw her sitting on the bus bench. I have thought of nothing el
Brody I had just gotten done, making love to my Queen. My Dick was still quivering inside of her as I rode out my orgasm while kissing her lips softly. The sounds of huffing, jaw popping, and roaring coming from outside made it to my ears. I lifted my head to get honed in on the noises. A moment later, one of my warriors was banging on my bedroom door to deliver the information I had already figured on my own. We were under attack. I pulled out of Dina and placed my hand to the side of her face, telling her to get to a safe room. Then I came up off of the bed with a quickness since I was already naked. I shifted to my bear ,Deacon, and we ran from our den house. The scene outside was already turning into a blood bath. In every direction, there were werebears and werewolves twisted together like they were trying to mporh into new creatures. Deacon and I readied ourselves for the wolf that was coming for us. Deacon reached out with his claws and ripped the wolf open on his side
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