Nix’s POV I could tell instantly when I glanced at my friend that something was wrong. He didn’t have a smile on his face and when he stood, his clothes looked baggy. He also stank. It hurt to see him this way. He was so good to me and I am looking at him now. I wouldn’t have believed he was the same man. He lowered himself to the floor, brought his knees up to his chest and cried. I probably appeared unsympathetic when I went and got him a glass of water. But he drank all of it when I handed it to him. “What’s happened?” I finally asked him. He sniffled before wiping his face on his jumper. “I found her. I found her, Nix. I found my soul mate. My mate.” He started crying again. He found her? Did she die or something? What is wrong with him? He should be celebrating. With her not crying on my floor like a child. “Congratulations.” His head snaps in my direction before he breaks down again. Seriously, what has happened to his mate? “Nix, I did the stupide
Council Member Ethan’s POV I am getting a little concerned about Reed. I haven’t heard from him for a while. Normally, he will check in every few days, even if it is one of those stupid emoji signs I don’t understand. But right now I have heard nothing from him. I walked into the Council offices as I had been summoned by one Council Member Charles. He is one of the more senior Council Members. There are 6 of them in total. “Ah Ethan, your cousin still works for us, doesn’t he?” “Reed? Yes he does. He is out on assignment.” I am surprised Council Member Charles even knows about Reed. “I have a job for him. This task requires someone who is not a formal member of the Council. I need them to go to the palace and collect a statement from a girl who is under the protection of the Royal Guard. He should be able to manage that simple task, shouldn’t he?” I got Reed the job here, as he and his brother David didn’t get along. David didn’t understand why Reed didn’t want to be
Nix’s POV I saw to it that Reed went to bed without a problem that night. I don’t think he has been sleeping much. I’m still shocked by what happened, but I understand why he did what he did. I don’t get it fully because whenever we were together, he always acted sure of himself. He is obviously masking a lot of unresolved issues. But I stand by what I said. He can stay and be my Beta. But not in this state. I heard him in the shower in the morning, so I started making us both some breakfast. He’s already looking better. He certainly smells much better. He devours the bacon and eggs I have made. “Thanks Nix.” He says. I do not know what he is thanking me for. Nor am I prepared to ask him to explain. I simply responded, “No problem, Reed.” We remained in silence until we were both finished. Then he pats his stomach. “That was amazing.” There he is, the Reed I know. “I met a girl.” I announce now that I think he needs some good news. He may not want to hear that sort of conversa
Reed’s POV I watched Nix walk toward the training field while I waited for the general. “Are you from the Wolf Council? Sorry, I wasn’t here to greet you. I have just got back from the hospital.” I heard a voice say. When I turned, I saw a tall man, probably in his forties, wearing an official-looking uniform. “The Wolf Council has sent me, if that is what you mean, but I am not really one of them. They just keep me around for low-level stuff.” He smirks at me. “They asked me to come and get a statement from a girl about something?” He nods. “I was also told you had the information?” He nods again. “Honestly, General, I don’t know why I am here or why you couldn’t just send the information across.” “It’s because they want Lottie and I refused to hand her over to them. They want one of their own to ask her some questions. Someone from their office sent some stuff to me today. They want your opinion of how she answers them. Truthfully, it doesn’t matter. They are going t
Nix’s POV I looked at my friend on the ground. His lip is bleeding from the punch he had just received from Lottie. He can’t be Caren’s mate, not my Caren. This has to be a joke? Maybe it is a different Caren? But which way Lottie is trying to get to him, I don’t think it is. I can’t believe Reed is mated to Caren. Or that he ran from her. I stared at him, shocked. He has explained to me all the reasons he did it. But he did it to Caren, the most fantastic woman on the face of this planet, and he ran from her. I am sad for him but devastated for myself. Now, knowing Caren isn’t my mate. “She’s burning up.” Max shouts as he holds onto Lottie. Lottie will kill Reed if Max lets her go. I go over to help him control her. Her eyes flicker like she is about to shift. I don’t know Lottie or her wolf. “Diesel, can Lottie absorb my strength like Caren did?” I asked my wolf. “It doesn’t work like that,” Diesel tells me. So, I just grabbed ahold of her. Max has burn marks on his
Summer’s POV Me and Nathan practically have to drag Eden out of the room. It’s amazing that she has found her mate and I can’t wait for them to meet. It is such a special occasion, or so I am told. Mine was different because of how it happened. But once I accepted the bond, it was amazing. Eden isn’t aware that we can’t allow her mate to mark her, not yet. She can mark him, but he can’t mark her. Most male wolves won’t accept that situation. From what Florence told me, it’s something to do with her being a triplet and them being part of the Royal family. They all have to mark their mates at the same time and when it is a full moon. So the moon goddess can give them all her blessing at the same time. It apparently makes their gifts stronger. This was why my Luna ceremony happened under the following full moon after Nathan and Dawson marked me. Nathan and Dawson didn’t let me mark them until that point. I looked at Nathan as we stood outside of Eden’s bedroom. “That was h
Ethan’s POV “Run, just keep running.” I begged my wolf, Greg. He is exhausted. We have been running for hours. But I know he is no match for the protection detail. His only hope was when he found a stream and ran down it for a few miles. This masked his scent. But it only bought him a little time. The protection detail are trained trackers and killers. I don’t stand a chance against them. I am surprised I have gotten this far unless they are toying with me? Greg eventually collapses. We have not done any serious training for years and I regret that right now. Wolves come running from all directions. Surely they can’t all be from the protection detail. They are growling and snarling, baring their teeth at him. Greg is too tired to fight in any way possible. He has done his best to save us. I shift into my human form. I stood naked in front of them. The wolves snapped in my direction. But they don’t attack. I think they are waiting for someone. I dare not move for fear they wil
Nix’s POV Eden has not let go of my hand since we were in the attic. She is so beautiful. Her attitude sucks a little, but how else would a spoiled Princess act? It’s not really her fault they have given her everything she ever wanted. My mom raised me differently. We had nothing and appreciated everything; I saw how hard my mom worked for everything. I wish Eden had got to meet my mom. The next best thing I guess is Vance. “Is there any chance we can slip away so I can call my dad? You know, before we go speak to your parents, I think he should know.” She smiles at me before giving me a kiss. “Sure.” She guides me to a library. One of her dads follows us. They are not taking any risks that I might mark her. I pulled out my mobile phone. She laughs at how old it is. “What? I only need it to make calls with.” I ignored her and dialed Vance’s number. It rings a few times. “Hi Nix,” Vance says. “Did you get there okay? We were worried when we hadn’t heard from you.”