Nix’s POV Reed was sacred for his life, so when they offered us rooms, Reed asked if we could share. I will let him know Lottie no longer wants to kill him. If I didn’t know him so well, I think I would have as well. Caren is amazing. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought Reed was her mate. Strangely, now, when I think of Caren now, I don’t feel that sense of wanting her. I guess it’s because I know I have a mate and who she is. “Diesel, we have a mate?” I told him. “No, we don’t. You haven’t marked her.” He says stubbornly. “It’s complicated.” I tell him. “I don’t care. I want my mate.” He yells this time, giving me a slight headache just behind my eyes. I was so happy when I found her and that kiss. That kiss was just out of this world. I know a lot of that was the mate bond, but as a man, I knew I couldn’t be Eden’s mate. She is just awful. The way she speaks to her parents, how she acts. The way she treated me like an object. My life would be miserable and I woul
Reed’s POV With Nix out of our bedroom, I finally had time to use the bathroom. I was getting desperate when I had to bang on the door. He had been in there for hours. I really want to encourage him to give Eden a chance. I admit I made a mistake. I made a huge mistake. I never expected to have a second chance mate. Not when she found out I was her mate and went with David, regardless. I didn’t need or want either of them in my life. They deserved each other. I told no one about her, not even Ethan. He didn’t need to know. I had a chance of a better life when I went to work for the council. Or one at least where I wasn’t the upcoming Alpha’s loser brother, who he frequently knocked about. I made my way to the dining hall and found Nix. He is sitting there chewing slowly. He has a smile on his face in between bites. “What’s happened?” I asked him. “Nothing, just taking a friend’s advice.” No idea what he is talking. I know I am taking Lottie’s statement this morning, so ea
Eden’s POV I follow Ara as we drop her son Brandon off at kindergarten. Then we walk, we walk and walk some more. My feet are throbbing. “How much further is it?” I whine at her. “Another mile,” she says. I groaned. “Nobody asked you to come. It would be faster for me to shift and I could run there. But I don’t know how the horses will react to you. Or how your wolf will react to them!” she says, glaring at me. “I know, but I wanted to show Nix that I am not useless.” “Well, you tagged on to the wrong person if you wanted a simple day.” She says. “Brandon has one parent who has to provide for him.” “You were the only person who could withstand my aura.” I said sadly. She doesn’t realize how few friends I have. “But you get support from the kingdom.” I say, trying to make her life sound less awful. “They put a roof over our heads, but I have to provide a service for that. But what about the food in our bellies? Or the clothes on our backs? Do you see me driving a car? No.” S
Nix’s POV Reed was encouraging me to give the mate bond a chance. I wasn’t sure. When I saw her and she had that blue hair net on, I knew he was right. Suppressing a smile was hard, but I did my best. As I ate my breakfast, I couldn’t get the image out of my mind. I knew she wouldn’t be able to change overnight; she has had a lifetime of being spoiled. But at least she is trying. I told her I was leaving in the morning. It appears she actually listened to me and tried to change before I left. I want to know how she does at the stables. There are only a few jobs to do there. Each one will be hard work. When Reed goes to speak to Lottie, I get the directions to the stables. It’s quite far, but I enjoy the walk. It is beautiful here. So much greenery. When I got there, I saw Eden’s friend, Ara. She is riding a horse with a bow in her hand, shooting at a target. She releases the arrow and actually hits the target. Not dead center, but not far off. I have never seen anyone do t
Dawson’s POV “Mom, slow down. Everything will be ready for the eclipse. Just have a bit of faith.” “Faith? Faith? Are you serious? We will be in the presence of a goddess and you want me to have faith?” She didn’t even give us a chance to explain what me and Nathan had been making plans all morning. No, she just came barging into our study, making demands. I look at Nathan, who snickers at me. She walks over to him and slaps him around the head. Which makes me snicker. She then walks over to me and slaps me on the head. “If everything is not perfect for her. I will...I will. I don’t know what I will do, but it won’t be pleasant.” I can tell that she is stressed out. She has been on a rampage since she got up this morning, or so the staff have informed me. Do this, do that. I can’t remember the last time I saw her like this. That is how rare it is that she gets this stressed. “Nathan, phone the Wolf Council and tell them what is going on. We need our best to protect the p
Council Member Charles POV “Is he dead yet?” I asked, staring at Mike, the head of the council’s protection detail. “Not that we know of Charles. We can only assume he is. From what I was told, the wolves were making a meal out of him. We can’t get through the witch’s barrier to check.” “He had better be dead or he could inform someone of our plans. It is too early.” I thought for a moment. “Make sure someone guards the house at all times.” “Yes sir, I will inform Richards to increase the number of wolves patrolling the area.” I have never had any dealings with Edward’s brother. I have never wanted too either. The way Edward had always talked about him made him sound like he was hellbent on revenge. So, when Edward told us he wanted revenge on the Royals for killing his daughter, I knew that would fit in with our agenda. Richard risking his life to exact his revenge is an opportunity not to be missed. Killing her would weaken her mates. That fits in with our plans and tha
Reed’s POV Why am I not surprised Ethan was in the library? He is a proper book worm, always has been. I love that about my cousin, but I was really looking forward to telling him about Nix’s offer. I could have a place to call home. A place where I could build a life for myself. But Council Member Charles wants me to go to the River Valley Pack and drop my report off. He also wants me to take my time getting there. So that is what I do. On the way there, I pulled over, shifted. Letting Jaden go for a run. We haven’t been on the best of terms since what happened with Caren. We aren't getting along, but he is sad most of the time. A few hours later, when Jaden finally gives me back our body, I carry on driving. I stop off in the human town next to the River Valley Pack. I buy an ice-cream and I sit in a small park in the town center. Just watching the world go by. The trees swaying, the birds are singing and the children laughing. Hearing the children makes me think abou
Lottie’s POV After answering Reed’s questions, Maddox and I found somewhere to sit and talk. He was still upset about Parker, and I couldn’t stop thinking about Caren. Especially as I was staring at Reed. I now know where she is and I want to get her. What if she got captured as she was going home? “Everyone here has been so nice to me and I know they want me here because of that prophecy they keep talking about.” I told Maddox. “But Lottie, they need two elemental wolves. We could get Caren and look for Parker while we were there?” “I was told by Ember that the house was guarded. That was why we couldn’t go there after they took you. We could ask the King’s for some guards to help us.” I know no one here could stop me if I wanted to leave. But I have also made some real friends during my time here. It would be a shame to throw that away if I left by force. “Lottie, I really want to look for Parker.” Maddox says sadly, repeating himself. “I know you do, love. I know you do