Summer’s POV It was our first family breakfast. I don’t know who was more excited, the kids, my mates or me. Although there is nothing that I could have done anything about it. But it made me realize what my kids have been missing out on these years. It was fun playing with Dawson and Nathan as well, sneaking around, grabbing kisses here and there when the kids weren’t looking. I wondered what else we could get up to while the kids weren’t looking? But that is a challenge for another day. Nathan had to leave soon. He was travelling further than us. He was going to the Blood Moon Pack whereas we were going to the Forest Green Pack. The kids were staying behind with Evie. Nathan said goodbye to the kids. I walked him to the door. Our goodbye kiss ended up with us being in a coat closet with my legs wrapped around my waist. I was so turned on, I orgasmed while we were kissing and was dry humping his erect cock. “Sorry,” I said breathlessly. “It’s been a while since anyone
Gale’s POV I don’t know Elizabeth. What I do know is that when Summer’s lifeless body was brought into the hospital. Elizabeth displayed as much emotion as anyone. I know when Summer’s heart stopped beating, Elizabeth’s heart broke. I know Elizabeth worked endlessly to save Summer’s life. I know when Summer needed her; she was there. Elizabeth is a true friend to Summer. I know for a fact that the hysterical woman in front of me. Confessing to be the cause of all of this, is not to blame. I highly doubt Elizabeth knew about Summer’s past. Not even Evie did, and she practically lived with her. Elizabeth didn’t know where we were going until we passed that bridge. The other thing I know is that Summer is not blaming her for anything, and that is good enough for me. I called my dad yesterday, telling him I would come home today. I also told him I would be bringing a few friends with me. One of them is very important. I didn’t want to give anything away. If he knew what we we
Summer’s POV Opening the front door, I tried to be as quiet as I could. I walked towards the voices in the kitchen. As I got closer, I heard mom speaking. I have missed the sound of her voice. It was even funnier that she was having a go at Gale. Growing up, he was always the one who got the blame for everything. Then again, he was the one who was always causing trouble. “Hi mommy. Hi daddy.” The simplest word in the world. Yet their impact was immense. I cried as my mom and dad embraced me. I never wanted them to let me go. When I introduced Dawson as my mate, mom was ecstatic that I had found my soul mate. Dad compared him to the Wolf King. Dawson tried to explain. But he was cut off by my mom having another go at Gale. Some things never change. He looked at me and rolled his eyes. That’s when it came out about Evie being my nanny. Mom pieced it together quickly. Once she found that out, she was over the moon. “My baby has a baby?” She bragged to my dad, who had heard the
Rayne’s POV My truck was the first to arrive at Forest Green Pack. I was followed by my convoy. Nathan and Adam were somewhere in between and a car with Alpha Rick and Beta Vincent back there somewhere. Usually, someone else would be the first to drive in. I know this place like the back of my hand, which was why I insisted. An enormous crowd stood outside of the pack house. I guess Summer and Gale got started without us. I jumped out and made my way to the front of the crowd. Which was where I saw Elizabeth being held in place by Gale. At least five warriors restrained Autumn. A very disheveled Carly in the arms of Alpha Stan. “What’s going on here?” I asked Alpha Stan. I asked, thinking I already knew the answer. But it’s Carly that fills me in with the answer. “Oh General, thank the goddess you're here.” I guess the uniform gave it away. “That bitch pointing at Elizabeth attacked me. While I was playing with my daughter,” she made a dramatic sobbing noise. “He sai
Beta Vincent’s POV I can’t believe she was his sister. I tortured his sister! The General of the Royal Guard’s goddam sister. If he finds out I had anything to do with her torture, he will rip me apart and fuck knows what he will do if he finds out I gave Carly the gun that shot her. The only thing I have going in my favor right now is that Alpha Rick has given me an alibi. As are the rest of the pack. There is nothing to link me to the scene and no one other than Carly, Shane and Jack were there with us. They wouldn’t say anything against me, not without dropping themselves in it. Thankfully, Summer is dead and can’t identify me. I can’t even remember why Carly wanted her dead. I should have asked. Otherwise, I would be royally screwed, especially with the Wolf King accompanying the General. I can’t believe Carly got me involved in all of this. She is supposed to have confirmed all of this. As always, she has done half a fucking job. Now I feel she has screwed me over.
Summer’s POV I stand next to my big brother. General of the Royal Guard. Shock and fear are words I would use to describe the look on Carly’s face. “Oh, my fucking goddess,” were the words out of her mouth when she saw me. Beta Vincent followed her gaze and just stared at me as if I was a ghost. That was before he vomited. I guess the man who I don’t know is Carly’s father. “Nice to see you both again,” I said sarcastically. “You, you should be dead.” Carly says, while staring at me. “Shut up Carly.” Beta Vincent says from the ground. I ignored him. “Why is that, Carly? Because you, Beta Vincent, and your buddies decided to torture me? Or should I be dead because you shot me?” I paused “Twice.” “It was all her idea. I just did as I was told. My job is to do as the Alpha family.” Beta Vincent blurts out. “General, it was all her idea.” He must have figured out that Rayne is my brother. “But you willingly took part in her attempted murder,” Rayne stated. Beta Vinc
Blake’s POV I watched as my little girl played outside, basking in the sunshine. I wish I could be there, but Carly is. If me and Zane go out and join them, she will leave. I despise having to choose between my brother and my mate, but he has to choose as well. Carly made it very clear she didn’t want two mates. We practically had to pretend each one didn’t exist. It’s soul destroying having to pretend that my best friend is nonexistent, even though we live under the same roof. Freya must be so confused, as she rarely sees me and Zane together. I hope she doesn’t grow up thinking she only has one dad or with Carly’s beliefs. Carly may be our mate, but her attitude is disgusting. We are talking to dad again about handing over the pack to us, as he had just celebrated his 60th birthday. We have wanted him to do it for years. But he has always refused because of Carly. Who is pressuring us more and more, so we asked him again? I worry that if he doesn’t do it soon, Carl
Summer’s POV I look at the surrounding people. I see family, friends and enemies. A lot of decisions are to be made, and it’s up to me to make them. Alexis and I have ultimately determined their fate. We need answers as well. We won’t get them if they are dead. “Even though they organized my kidnapping. Had me beaten, humiliated me, cut my hair, burned my skin, starved me, deprived me of rest, eventually stabbing and shooting me. I could let them live. It is not their fault that they were raised in a pack that praised this sort of behavior.” Carly started smirking, probably remembering what I looked like or what she did to me. “But they hired men who hurt my children and tried to kill one of them. They were prepared to leave my children motherless. The heartbreak my kids endured, not knowing whether they would see me again. The torture they suffered when my heart stopped beating. The overall emotional turmoil my kids endured.” I paused. “Both me and Alexis