Hope I lay awake in my bed, still wearing Wyatts t-shirt, Heather purring contently by my side, staring at the ceiling with thoughts of him filling my mind. Who would have thought my life would change so drastically in just one night? Miana was restless, too. I could feel her tossing and turning in my head. Wyatt had been an unseen and unwanted complication. I should never have released Miana in that place, but I had been desperate. I have thought for the past year or so that Oracle was purposely taking me on a wild goose chase. I have followed every lead and every instruction she'd given, and I was still no closer to finding my mother's killer than I was when I started. Well, I had learned the suspect's name or at least who I thought was a suspect, but from my own research, not Oracle. It was hard for me to believe she didn't know Wyatt would be there or that he was mate or that I would drop Miana's bind. After all, she was a Seer. She knew all things past and present. So why
Hope I woke up to the ringing of my phone. I didn't look at the caller ID. Assuming it was Leo, I just answered. "Hello." "Good morning, beautiful." It was Wyatt. My heart began to hammer in my chest. He was singing an old country ballet to me. "How was your night? Mine wasn't wonderful without you by my side. When I can open my eyes and see your sweet face. It will be a good morning, a beautiful day." By the time he was done, I had tears welling in my eyes. No one had ever serenaded me before, and his voice was like silk coming through the speaker. "You have a beautiful voice." I managed to say. "When I am inspired." "Do I inspire you, Alpha Wyatt?" "It's just Wyatt to you, unless you want me to call you Alpha Hope. And yes, you do. So what are your plans for today?" "I have to work." There was that word again, and the weight I heard came with it. "Me too. I have a meeting in about an hour. The club isn't open until tonight, though, unless you are planning on break
Wyatt. I ended the call with Hope with a ten gallon smile on my face that I couldn't erase. Quickly, I got dressed and headed downstairs. In the dining hall, I found Jack, Pearl, and Archie already sitting down at the table. I smiled at the Omegas, who were serving us, thanking them for breakfast, and then asked that they leave the room. What I was about to drop I wanted to keep private for now. These were the three people I trusted most in the world other than my parents and sister. Jack and Archie raised their eyebrows at me when I asked the Omegas to leave but didn't say a word. I have known Jack since we were kids he is more like a brother to me than just my Beta. Before he met Pearl, we did everything under the sun together two young men didn't have any business doing. If there was trouble to be found, we'd find it. He was my best friend, and I knew he was loyal to me to a fault. If there is anyone who would understand it was Jack. Archie is Jack's cousin. I haven't known hi
Hope After hanging up with Wyatt, I tried to go about my daily routine. I puddled around in the kitchen. Washed a few dishes. Fed my cat. Took out the trash. Just anything to keep my mind off of what's to come. After my little apartment was spotless, there was nothing left for me to do except get ready. I had taken a shower and washed my hair. I added a little mouse to bring out the curls. I chose a simple rose pattern sundress with narrow straps and paired it with a pair of white sandals. I pulled the top part of my hair up and secured it with a barraet. I didn't wear a lot of makeup as my norm and didn't want to appear fake, so I just stuck with the usual masscarra and light eye shadow. Looking in the mirror, I was satisfied with my appearance. There was only one thing left I wanted to do before heading to Wyatt's pack. I picked up my phone and dialed Leo's number. "Hey, Hope, wow, two calls in as many days. To what do I owe the honor?" "Leo, I need your help." Instantly,
Wyatt I had been pacing by the grand windows in the foyer for what seemed to be hours. Finally, Jack had come in and decided to join me out of pity, perhaps. It was beginning to look as though I had been stood up. "Did you call her?" He asked me. "Three times. I am going to try to get her to agree with the mind link. That way, I will know where she is at all times. Did you have a chance to look over the files I gave you?" "Of course. You were right about Gary and Larry. From the day they died in 1962, there is nothing no trace of them whatsoever until they suddenly reappeared in 2022. There is no other explanation unless someone has found a way to resurrect the dead. They have assumed the identities of the two infants, whoever they are. Hope didn't know any of this.?" "If she did, she's a real good liar, but I intend to find out. She is keeping a lot of secrets from me. She says she doesn't want me involved for fear I could get hurt." "And you don't believe her?" "I don'
Hope Wyatt's home was absolutely exquisite and so large. I thought a person could get lost in here for days, and nobody would even know. There had to be at least 15, maybe 20 bedrooms. My father's pack house was nice and comfortable, but it was nothing like this. It looked like a grand palace straight out of a magazine. Wyatt led me down a long corridor, and the walls were covered with magnificent works of art. I could only imagine how much they cost. His office was the size of my whole apartment. There was a full bar. A private bathroom and closet space. A huge mahogany desk held his computer and all the latest technical equipment you could imagine. There was a beautiful bay window with a comfy looking oversized chair in front of it in the corner of the room. A long conference table sat in the middle of the room. That's where we were headed. Another man entered the room. I recognized him immediately as the other man who'd been with Wyatt last night. Wyatt turned us around. He
Wyatt Seeing Hope cry had ripped a hole in my heart. I held her as tightly as I could, trying to give her every ounce of my strength. when she finally stopped sobing, she still would not look me in the eye, and that hurt me even more. I led her over to the chair in my office, and I set her on my lap, and I waited. "I am sorry." She finally said faintly. "For what? You haven't done anything wrong." I assured her. "Are you ready to let me in Hope?" She took a deep breath and nodded her head. "When I was eleven years old, my mother was killed in front of me." She began slowly. "I went to live with my father. He and his Luna, Helena, did the best they could for me, but I was a rotten kid. I am the product of my father's mistress, so I never felt like I really fit in, you know? Not that they mistreated me because they didn't. I just had a hole in my heart and was mad at the world. When I turned 21, I left. The only thing I wanted was to get justice for my mother. So I sought out the
Jack and Archie returned to the office with a map and another file. Jack raised an eyebrow and smiled at the sight of Wyatt, and I still huddled up together on the love seat. Wyatt pulled us to our feet. Instantly, I missed the warmth and sense of safety I'd found in his arms, something I had never experienced before. He moved us back to the conference table and sat down beside me. Archie was already unroling the map he'd brought in. There were red circles drawn on various locations with lines connecting the places. "These," he began pointing at the circles on the map. "Are all the locations of the Hard Dick's that have opened in the last year." Jack opened up the folder and placed it in front of me and Wyatt. There were dozens of missing persons reports inside. "And all these women have gone missing from the towns on the map." He said to us. As I began to look over the reports in the file, my hands began to visibly shake. "Do you recognize any of them?" Wyatt asked me. "Not th
Wyatt "Wyatt!" I felt Hope's hand pushing on my chest. I looked over at her on the bed, and her face was pale. "What's wrong, little mate?" I asked her, sitting up and pulling her close to me. "I don't feel so good." She said breathless. "I think it's time." It took me a minute to realize what she was saying. "The baby is coming?" I asked, excited. "I think so. My water just broke!" Hope said grimacing in pain. Frantically, I get out of bed, trying to remember all the things I was supposed to remember. My mind was a blank! 'We need to get her to the hospital.' Jaxs helpfully pointed out. 'Right! Hospital.' I say to him. "I need to change my gown." Hope was saying. "I am soaking wet." I went over to her dresser and got out a clean gown. I came back to the side of the bed and helped her take the wet one off and slide the clean one over her head. Then I scooped her up and headed to the hospital. Linking to doc Edwards that we were on the way. "Push, Hope! Oh baby, you are doi
Wyatt I was standing behind the archway. impatiently waiting to see Hope and Leith come toward me. This is the moment that I have been waiting for since the first time I laid eyes on Hope. She was finally going to be all mine. The icing on the cake was that we were going to have a family. Hope's other brother Levi had arrived and turns out he's my sister's mate. I looked over to Talley, who was beaming brightly standing beside Levi. She looked beautiful in her soft pink gown. Jack and Pearl were standing to my right, and Archie and Isabella were to my left. The music I had chosen began to softly play, and my heart skipped a beat. This was it. I felt a little unsure about my appearance. I didn't usually do tuxedos, but this was a special occasion. I just hope that my mate would like it. I tugged nervously at my collar. The doors to the back of the ballroom opened, and Hope and Leith appeared in the doorway. Hope looked absolutely amazing. The dress was beautiful on her, thou
Hope My mother, Pearl, Talley, and Isabella were all gathered around me. Each of them were doing something to my face and hair. I was enjoying being pampered, but I was also ready to get on with this shin dig. William had been very restless. I have to keep shifting in the chair and adjusting us. Isabella was telling us that she had just found out she was pregnant. I was happy for her, but I was not envious of the 1st trimester's sickness that was plaguing her at the moment. I told her not to bother with the seltzer water and crackers because they don't work. I was thankful when they were done looking at the mirror in myself. I had to admit. I was quite stunning. Pearl had put my hair in a 1/2 down half up updo and put little rhinestones along the sides. I still insisted on very light makeup. Who wants to take all that stuff off at the end of the night? I was just about to get up and have them help me get into my gown when there was a knock at my door. I looked to the 3 ladies
Wyatt Hope had been quietly sitting on our bed, lost in her thoughts when I got back from my office. I went and picked her up cradle style and settled us back down onto the bed. "Good morning, beautiful." I said to her, placing a soft kiss to the side of her face. "Did you enjoy your bubble bath this morning?" "I sure did. Would you like to give me another one?" I chuckled as much as I would like to do that. We don't have time right now. I wanted Hope to see the ballroom before tonight's ceremony. And of course, I wanted to talk to William. I placed my hand on her belly, and my boy gave me a swift kick. "Easy there, little one," I said to him. "You're going to kick a whole in your mommy." "He has been very active this morning. I think he is excited, too." Hope said smiling, putting her hands over my mine. " Take a walk with me, little mate." I said, pulling her to her feet and wrapping my arms around her waist. We made our way to the ballroom, and Hope's eyes lit up.
Hope It was finally the day of my Luna ceremony. I have never been so nervous before in my entire life. Wyatt had gone above and beyond with my gown and my jewelry. But he always does when it comes to me, and he keeps saying I am the one who never ceases to amaze him. I was served breakfast in bed with strict instructions not to lift a finger to do anything today. My mate had given me a bubble bath, which, of course, he wound up joining me in. I have never made love in water before, but it was definitely something I would do again. My belly is swelling rather rapidly. Our pup is very active. I can't seem to keep my hands off of my mid-section. Neither can Wyatt. I remember the day in the dining hall when Jack was talking to Cayden. Wyatt had laughed at him, but he does the same thing now. Except Wyatt sings to our little boy. That is what we are having a precious little baby boy. Doctor Edwards, did the ultrasound a couple of days ago. We have finished his nursery, and Wyatt h
Wyatt When we finally got home. Everyone was geared up for the Luna ceremony. I insisted Hope stay in bed and rest for a few days. Of course, I had to stay there with her to keep her satisfied. But it was a sacrifice I was willing to make. She was recovering well and growing bigger every day. Doc Edwards had given her and our pup a clean bill of health. Though neither of us knew really what to expect. We were excited for the months to come. Jack and Pearl had a brand new baby boy they had named Cayden. Pearl had brought him to see Hope since she wasn't allowed to leave our bedroom. He looked just like Jack. I was happy for them. We still hadn't told anyone about our child being the magical source to end all sources. I told Hope it was up to her how much we divulged and when and to whom. I could careless myself. I just wanted to be a daddy. We would find out soon if it was a boy or a girl, Hope was excited. Brody had found Jacob's body inside the Hard Dick's in Durwood, mauled
Wyatt I stepped out of Hope's cell just as Cordia was hitting the bottom step. She looked at me with cold death in her eyes, I raised my hands out to my sides and winked at her as if to say hit me with your best shot bitch. I had already told Jaxs what I wanted him to do. I really hoped this worked. Cordia floated towards me, raising her hands in the air. She let the lightning bolts fly. They hit us square in the chest. I stumbled backward, not stopping until we hit the wall and slid down. My chest was on fire, but I have a high tolerance for pain. I called to Hope she was standing in the middle of the cell staring at us. I called to her again, and she stepped forward. Cordia was coming closer to me. She raised her hands and shocked me again. I screamed in pain. It was a little dramatic, but I was hoping it would do the trick. Hope came out of the cell and positioned herself between Cordia and I. "Leave my mate alone, Cordia!" She said, but it was not Hope's voice any longer.
Wyatt, Leith, and Leo- Cordia's Layer As soon as I read the spell to reveal Cordia's layer, the structure appeared before us out of the side of a huge mountain. So did the 5 rouge werewolves laying in front of the entrance. I had never been so happy to see rogues in my entire life. I shifted, and Jaxs took great pleasure in ripping them to shreds. Dean and Angus just let him go while watching our backs. Now that the magical protection had been lifted, I tried to use the mind link to reach Hope, remembering what Abigail had said about finding her. Before I had the chance to open the link, we were being attacked by what I can only describe as demonic minions. They were jumping on our shoulders from off the ceiling and morphing out of the damn walls! The 3 of us were holding our own against them. The problem was that the little bastards were too fast for us to get a good hold on them. I threw the potion Hannah had given me to put the freeze on like Hope does. It worked, we shifted,
Hope Cordia hasn't been to visit me recently. I wish I could tell if it was night or day. Not that it would matter, I suppose. As crazy as it sounds, I am beginning to wish she would come. At least I would know she hadn't left me to die down here. Since telling me she wanted my pup, she hasn't been back. I still hadn't figured out how I was going to stop her from taking the baby once it is born, but I still have a few months to figure that out. The one thing I have is plenty of time to think. I know it may come down to me having no choice but to embrace the full capacity of my powers. And that scares me. It always has. I haven't used my explosions in so long, I don't even know if I can anymore. But I will try my best to blast that bitch to kngdom come before, I allow her to take my child if, I die trying then so be it. It is a family tradition, after all. I needed to try, but I was afraid of her catching me, so instead, I dropped my head into my hands and began to cry. That's