“I want you to let me love you, Harper, to put you first, and for you to be everything to me. I hope that I can one day be those things to you.
“Come back to me, beautiful,” Josh kisses my hand, and the sparks ignite throughout my body, bringing me to life. “I need you, baby.”
My heart hammers in my chest. Something compels me to believe what Josh is saying. He doesn’t just want my body; he wants my heart and trust.
Zara pulls back completely, allowing me to look upon Josh as my mate for the first time. A tear falls from my eye when he cups my cheek.
“Josh,” I whisper his name while reaching for him. He takes m
“How’s it going with your little mate?” I ask as Josh, and I walk along the main strip in town.I built this place into something fantastic once I took over Silver Paw.Sure, the town centre was thriving, but it was missing something. I had more shops built, a larger supermarket, and made sure the town hall was up to par. The damn place had been neglected for far too long.The town hall was once used for dances, bake sales, and all that bullshit. Once the renovations were complete, I ensured the pack knew the place would be available as it once was. Most now book the hall for wedding receptions. The pack schools also hire out the hall for anything from school dances to stage plays.Of course, mating ceremonies are held on pack grounds, officiated by me. Mine and Gianna’s ceremony and reception will be held th
As soon as we pull up at home, I jump out of the car and rush inside.“Where is she?” I bellow to no one in particular.“Lorcan, wait,” Mum grabs my arm.I don’t know where she came from; I didn’t see her when I walked in. Then again, I didn’t see anyone through my angry eyes.“Where is she?” I spit through gritted teeth.“Who told you?”“That is irrelevant! Where’s Gianna, Mother?”“Don’t snap at her like that, Lorcan.”I growl at Luther, who, in turn, rolls his eyes.“Gianna is in the infirmary.”I don’t wait for any more; I
I watch Josh crouch down in front of a now crying Harper.“Baby, why didn’t you tell me?”“I’m so sorry, Josh, I didn’t know. I felt sick this morning, and while you were out, I mentioned it to Gianna. She made me take a test, and it was positive. I was shocked, and that’s why we went for a walk; I needed to talk about it with someone. You weren’t here, or it would have been you. Please don’t hate me.” She sobs.Josh pulls Harper from her seat and cups her face. “I don’t hate you, Harper; I never could. I love you, don’t you know that?”She nods her head, and tears fall from her eyes.“I love you, too. I know this is quick because we only just mated. But I want this baby, Josh; I really do.”
“So, how are things, really?”I smile at my sister.We’re sitting in my favourite part of the rear garden at the picnic bench Lorcan bought me.“Things are not too bad, Bella.” Things could have been much worse if Lorcan had gone postal.When I found the little boy by the lake, I didn’t hesitate to bring him home with me. I couldn’t leave him out there; anything could have happened.When Lorcan and Josh left on their secret mission, I went about my day as usual. I worked a couple of hours in the infirmary, helping Kale learn how to create a remedy for morning sickness.We were halfway through when Harper came barging in, looking upset. Of course, I took her to one side, and she expla
Bella sighs.“Yeah, Dad told Mum and me how we needed to accept that you’d chosen Lorcan. He also told us what happened when he came here with Orrin.”I’d roll my eyes, but I didn’t expect my father to keep from Mum what happened the day he arrived to take me home.“Mum wasn’t happy that Dad left you here, and that’s why she was harsh when we arrived. I can’t believe she’s now okay with you being mated to that pig.”I raise my eyebrow in annoyance.“I doubt she’s okay with it, Bella. But she understands the mate bond and what it does to a person. You haven’t found your mate yet, Bella, so you don’t know where I’m coming from. When you do find your mate, you best hope it’s not someone I hate.”
I nod my head.“Her name is Katy, she’s nice. Katy is Kale’s little sister, and she’s a really good friend of mine. I would have thought you’d have met her since Mason took her home with him.”“I haven’t heard from Mason, Gianna; I just told you that.” She snaps, annoyed. “I’ve also been kind of busy, Gia.”I roll my eyes.“Please, Bella. I know you’re not Lorcan’s biggest fan, but please try and understand how I feel. I love him, and he loves me. When you find your mate, whoever that may be, even if I hate them, I’d respect them because you’re my sister.”Bella, I can see, is clenching her jaw.“You just told me
Where is she?Where the hell is my mate?I’ve searched the damn packhouse for the beauty from the garden. She felt what I did; I saw it in her eyes when they locked on me.I had to fight the urge to scream ‘Mate’ I didn’t want Gianna to know what was going on, not until I knew myself.I didn’t mean to cut my sister off. There was so much I needed to say to Gianna about her so-called mate. But all of that went out of my head when I scented that girl.I don’t even know her name, but her face is imprinted onto my brain. Those deep green eyes, that flawless skin, those plush lips, her long blonde hair, and even that tight body have my heart racing.I’ve never been with a girl in my life, and I never dre
Emily stares out at the training field for a moment before continuing.“I knew Lorcan didn’t want me; he treated me like crap. Then when Gianna arrived, I wanted nothing more than to get rid of her. She asked me to let her go, so I did. Lorcan found out and had me thrown in the dungeons for a week without food and water.”Son of a bitch!I knew there was a reason I hated that man.“When I was released, Gianna was here. I hated her, I wanted her gone, but I swear,” She looks me right in the eye. “I didn’t do anything to her; I stayed away.”“It’s okay,” I bring Emily’s hand to my mouth and kiss her knuckles.Emily smiles, and her beautiful face lights up.“I thou
“You know why you’re all here, don’t you?”“Yes, Daddy.” Eight out of nine of my children answer.“Why are you here?”Sienna is the one to reply. As always, the rest have appointed their older sister spokesperson.“Because Angel went crying to Mummy.”“I beg your pardon?!” I yell loud enough for all eight to whimper. “How dare you, Sienna?”“I’m sorry, Daddy.” She sighs.“Angel did not go crying to anyone. Your mother figured out what was wrong! I must say that I am very disappointed in all of you.”Each child hangs their head in shame.“Angel is three years
“It’s Daddy and me. I wanted to give it Daddy for his wall like the others.”I smile while trying not to cry.Each one of our older children has at some point drawn a picture of themselves with Lorcan. For each drawing, Lorcan framed and hung it on the wall in his office. Angel wanted to do the same, and I have to wonder why she didn’t give it to him.“Why didn’t you give this to Daddy?”“Dean said Daddy don’t want drawing from stupid Omega like me. I just want my picture on the wall.” She sniffs back her emotions. “Why Daddy don’t love me?”Holy fuck, I can’t breathe!“Oh, baby girl, your daddy loves you so much.” My heart shatters.I lift my
Eight Years Later“Hey, baby girl.” I smile while taking a seat next to my three-year-old daughter.Angelica, or Angel as we call her, is the seventh of my nine children. Lorcan and I are expecting our tenth in three weeks.After Sienna was born, we were blessed with twins, Dean and Damon, born ten months after Sienna. Then came Trystan, Aaron, and Allen, all born within three years of each other. Angelica, and lastly, our second set of twins, Corey and Caden, are now eighteen months of age.Baby Alessia will be with us real soon, and she is our last. When I said this to my mate, he laughed, but he finally realised that I was serious. Ten children in eight years are enough for anyone.Lorcan and I have the most children in the family. Lilly and Leande
I cup Lorcan’s cheek, drawing his eyes from a burning Nancy and to me. He blinks, clearly shocked by what he just witnessed me do.The thing is, I don’t even feel slightly guilty for setting that bitch on fire. Sure, she was alive when I did it, but it was no more than she deserved.I meant what I said to the pack; no one will ever get away with hurting my mate again. It drove me crazy the past couple of days, thinking about that cunt and what she almost did to Lorcan. I couldn’t bear it one more second; that’s why I had this whole thing set up. I wanted to make an example of Nancy in front of the pack. I hadn’t a clue at first that Anja had taken it upon herself to draw Victor out.When Anja came to me an hour ago and told me that she’d found Victor, I was shocked. Of course, I asked Anja how in the hell she managed to do what
“Are you sure? Like, one hundred per cent? No mistakes?”Luther chuckles while clasping my shoulder.“I’m positive, Lorcan. Though I’m not happy that Mum did what she did, no one is, to be honest. But Mum would do anything for us, and for you, she brought Victor in. It’s the truth, I promise you.”I nod my head, thoughts rushing through my brain at high speed.My mother took it upon herself to find Victor, incapacitate him, and kill his followers.How the fuck did she manage that in the two days I took off to be with Gianna and Sienna?I sent warriors to search for Victor, told them not to return until they found him. Once they had, they were to bring him to me, dead or alive. Of course, I would rather have him alive, but I knew
I knock on Harper's door with the back of my hand and wait for an answer. Yet none comes, making me wonder if Harper is really in there.This can't go on. Whatever Harper is thinking, she's wrong because none of what happened was her fault. I know Harper well enough to know that she's in some way blaming herself for my abduction.I sigh when I still get no answer, but I won’t give up. If Harper is in there, I’ll find out; that’s why I twist the doorknob. Luckily, the door isn’t locked, so I walk inside and close the door behind me.Harper is sitting in a white rocking chair next to her window. She’s holding her baby son, who is wide awake, looking right at his mummy. Harper hums to Cyro while stroking the back of his head. Cyro is beautiful with soulful brown eyes and fixated on his mother.“You a
I blow out a nervous breath as I stand outside Harper's room. I shouldn't be anxious to see my best friend, but I am. I haven't seen Harper since I returned two days ago.Okay, it's partially my fault; after falling asleep with Lorcan that first night, we decided to spend the following day as a family.Lorcan, Sienna and I spent the day getting to know one another. There were no interruptions on Lorcan's orders, and everyone listened.The three of us spent the whole day together, and I love watching Lorcan with Sienna. The way my mate interacted with our daughter was something to behold.After we got ready for dinner last night, there was a moment that stopped my heart. I walked out of the bathroom after fixing myself in there. I only did so as not to choke Sienna with deodorant and perfume. I
“Where is this, Wendy now?” Lorcan asks once my story comes to an end.I rush to sit up in front of my mate.“Lorcan, please. I know that Wendy helped Victor take me, but she didn’t have a choice; her son’s life was on the line. Just imagine what you would do if someone had Sienna. You and I both know you would have done the same in Wendy’s position.“Wendy never hurt me, Lorcan, and she helped bring out little miracle into the world. Not only that, but she brought Sienna and me home just in time for Sienna to save you. If Wendy hadn’t, we wouldn’t be together like this. Please don’t hurt Wendy. Please, Lorcan.”Lorcan tips his head to the side, regarding me closely. My eyes are darting all over the place!Lorcan lifts his head with a s
After Lorcan and I stopped crying, we returned to our room and got dressed in PJ’s. Now we’re on the bed, side by side with our backs against the headboard.Lorcan checked on Sienna, and I thought he’d be bringing her back to our room. But he returned without our little girl, saying she was fast asleep.I’m not sure I want to be without Sienna so soon; I don’t think I could settle. Lorcan said that he’d collect her as soon as we’ve talked things through. I could do nothing but agree.“I don’t know how it happened,” I entwine my fingers with Lorcan’s and pull his hand to my chest, kissing his knuckles. “I was feeling a bit out of sorts, missing my parents.” I shrug my shoulders.“I went to our garden for some fresh air. I let the guards know to tell y