Hope
'Are u sure this is the right place?' Hope asked Miana and looked at her GPS again. 'Yes, this is the address the Oracle gave us.' Miana confirmed. Hope pulled her car to the rear of the parking lot. The huge red neon sign flashing of a half-naked woman was already annoying her. The sign said Hard Dick's Gentlemen's Club. Hope huffed she seriously doubted there was anything close to gentlemen inside this place. She put the car in park with more force than was necessary and looked at herself in the rear view mirror. Wanting to hide her identity as much as possible. She took her T-shirt off and threw it in the back seat, leaving only her sports bra on. Opting for a black hoodie instead, she pulled her dark Auburn locks up into a high ponytail and slipped the hoodie over her head. Though it was hot, it was worth the heat if she could keep a low profile. 'Ready?' she asked Miana. 'Ready as I am gonna get.' Hope exited her car and slipped in through the back door, pulling the hoodie tight around her face. The smell inside the club was revolting to her. The mixture of alcohol and bodily fluids singed her nose. She was glad she had Miana bound or otherwise she may puke. PushIng those thoughts aside, Hope focused on the task at hand. Though she didn't know why she had been led here, she was certain there was something she needed to find. She had poked around backstage for nearly an hour, going from room to room and finding nothing but half-naked women and men groping them. She'd seen a set of stairs as she had come in. Deciding it might be her best option at this point, she made her way back down the hallway. Taking a deep breath, she mustard all the courage she had and took the steps two at a time until she reached the top. This floor was just as bad as the one she had just come from. Only up here there was another strong smell, money and lots of it. She deduced this floor was reserved for elite perverts. She rolled her eyes in aggravation. 'What exactly are we looking for?' Miana asked. 'An office, computers, files, contracts. Anything of that sort would tell us at least who we are dealing with.' 'Release my bind so I can help you. I can smell for those things.' 'No!' 'Hope there is no one around but us. If there is an office up here, I can find it, and then we can get the hell out of here!' Hope relented. 'Ok, you got five minutes.' Wyatt had gone directly up to the VIP suite once they stepped inside the club where the owner, Gary, had a sweet little piece of ass waiting for him. Currently, he had a mouthful of titty, and his fingers buried deep inside a wet pussy he was one happy man. Just as he removed his fingers and was about to reposition them so his dick could get a turn, Jaxs erupted in his mid. 'Mate, mate!' he growled. 'Stop it, Jaxs!" Wyatt snapped at him. Jaxs was having none of it. 'Remove her from us or I will. MATE! he repeated. Wyatt let out a long string of curses before seperating himself from the female clinging to him. "Sorry babe, I gotta go." He said before throwing two one hundred dollar bills on the bed he didn't think that was bad for the fifteen minutes he'd been with her. Pulling on his jeans and shirt, he opened the door to the VIP suite as soon as he stepped into the hallway he smelled her. The sweetest aroma of whipped cream and roses filled the air surrounding him. Why was his mate in a place like this?! He mind linked Jack and Archie to find him.I released Miana, and she lifted her nose in the air and quickly sneezed. 'Yuck!' she said 'Told you so. Focus, paper, ink, electricity. Hell, I would settle for a paper clip at this point.' I told her. Miana tried again this time she did find something, but it wasn't what I was hoping for. 'Mate Mate mate!' she screamed in my head while prancing around. 'No, no, no!' I returned. We had to get out here. I turned on my heel and headed back down the hallway towards the stairs as quickly as I could go. A moment later, I heard a deep rumbling male voice coming from behind me, accompanied by heavy footsteps. He hollered at me to stop, but I kept running. Once I reached the bottom floor, I chanced a look behind me. The man was closing the distance between us fast. I bolted out the same door I had come in, only to be stopped by a huge hand grabbing my arm as he spun me around to face him. Then it hit me, and oh Goddess, did he smell good! A mixture of cottonwood trees and worn weather
I was relieved once we reached the safety of our little efficiency apartment. After entering and locking the dead bolt behind me. I threw myself down onto the small love seat. Istantly images of Mr. Smells good assaulted my mind. To say he was sinfully handsome was an understatement. He was very tall around 6 foot 3. With the kind of broad shoulders, a girl would love to lay her head on. His muscular chest and arms had been straining against his shirt, leaving no doubt he was powerful. His face was that of a Greek God finely chiseled in all the right ways. His dark hair was nearly black, but not quite it laid in silky waves around his face . His well-groomed mustache and beard were the same dark color. His eyes were sensual pools of caramel with just a hint of blue. And oooohhh, his lips were full and lush begging to be kissed........the sound of my phone ringing brought me out of my trance. I looked down to see my brothers handsome face. I swipped to the right and answered it on th
Wyatt I had sent Jack and Archie back to the pack lands hours ago under ruse that I wanted them to bring me back my motorcycle so it would be easier for me to track down my mate. In truth, I had no idea where to start. I know that it's ridiculous for me to be sitting here astride my Harley in this empty parking lot, hoping that she might return. Especially seeing as I had no idea why she was here in the first place. But nevertheless, here I am. 'Maybe if you hadn't threatened her, she wouldn't have run away.' Jaxs so helpfully pointed out. 'Don't you think I realize that?' I barked back. I checked my watch again like we had a date and she is late. It's now a quarter pass one in the morning, and my hope is slowly fading. I was pulling up my kickstand up when I saw her car hauling ass down the street in front of me. I could hardly believe it, but it was definitely the same vehicle she left in. Without another thought, I started the engine and pulled onto the highway following h
Wyatt I had suspected she was a beauty, but now seeing her in front of me wearing only my t-shirt nearly took my breath away. Jaxs was literally panting. I knew at that moment she had been worth the wait and said a silent prayer to Selene that I would get to wake up every day with her in my clothes. Standing in the moonlight, the earthy glow made her look like the moon Goddess herself. Her dark red hair hung around her delicate face and body in thick locks. I couldn't quite see her eyes, but they appeared to glow. Her body was petite but tight with thick curves in all the right places and lean sculpted legs that seemed to go forever. Combine all this with the sent of her, and I realize I am doomed! I saw her body visibly twitched under the weight of my eyes. I knew she was starting to feel uncomfortable and was about to bolt. "Wait. Please don't go." I reached out my hand and then instantly retracted it. Remembering our last encounter, I shoved both hands into my pockets. "I am
Jaxs and Miana spent nearly an hour chasing, playing, and snuggling each other. I wish I could talk with Hope, but we don't have a mind link yet. For the first time in my life, I was jealous of my wolf. And oh boy, was he gonna be hell to live with after this! I am a patient man I can wait it is enough for now to know that I have found her and she is at least willing to give me a chance that is all I need I will do for her and give her anything she wants. I want to know everything about her, but there is one thing that is weighing, especially heavy on my mind. 'Hope says it's time for them to go,' Jaxs says in my head. 'She is asking to have a moment with me like you had with Miana.' Did Jaxs just chuckle? My wolf doesn't laugh! Hope shifted and retrieved my t-shirt, slipping it on over the head, then she knelt down and waited for Jaxs to approach her. she didn't have to wait long he came prancing at her like he was a damn show pony with feathers on his head. Hope ran her fingers t
Wyatt I watched after her until the cars tail lights were out of my sight. Then I jumped on my Harley and blazed a trail to my pack lands. I was too jacked to sleep. I wanted to call Hope, but I knew she was probably asleep, at least I hoped she was. Instead, I went to my office after pouring myself a glass of Jack. I sat down behind my desk and turned on my computer. I tried to remember all the tidbits of herself she had told me. First, I searched for her father. It turns out he's a pretty decent guy and a powerful Alpha only he was no longer the Alpha of the Blood Moon Rising pack his son Leo was. It appeared they were very stable both financially and strength wise, so that wasn't the reason Hope had left her home. Then I tried searching for her mother, but since I had no name, I got nothing, only the name of a local coven. The Black Witch Mountain coven came up again and again. I got the distinct feeling this was her coven or at least her mother's. I read that in the late 90
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 "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