I’m out of my seat so fast; I’d be surprised if the wall behind me didn’t have a massive hole in it from the chair that just slammed into it.
“Tell me what the fuck is going on!”
“Claire and her cronies found Gianna in her room. I’m guessing she was trying to clean the cuts on her back as she wasn’t healing correctly. That in itself speaks volumes when Gianna seems to have immense healing ability.
“I knew something didn’t feel right, so I went to check on things. I found Gianna slummed on the floor, battered, bruised and pumped full of wolfsbane.”
My heart slams into my throat, my stomach tightens, and I have to slam my hand over my mouth.
If Gianna was hurt, then why didn’t I feel it through the mate bond?
I’m so annoyed with everything right now. All Gianna had to do was be honest with me, and none of this would have happened.Goddess, why didn’t she just say something?‘Because you wouldn’t have let her go, and you know it. You would have come rushing back to Silver Paw and made a scene and embarrassed her in front of the pack, as you always do.‘What am I talking about? You humiliated the girl! Why didn’t you mind-link Gianna and ask where she was? Because you’d rather be angry with Gianna than take the easy route.’My wolf is probably right, but Gianna still should have said something
I take a deep breath before rushing to my room. There’s no way I’m going to see Gianna while I smell like another woman. She doesn’t deserve that.‘She didn’t deserve anything you did to her, but you still did it.’I ignore Valsurus and push my way into the bedroom. It’s already been cleaned, and I’ll have to thank Josh for that. He must have known I’d completely lose my shit if I saw Gianna’s blood anywhere.After a quick shower and changing into black jeans and a t-shirt, I make my way to the infirmary. I run my fingers through my long hair and tie it in a man-bun at the back of my head as I walk, ignoring the curious faces of pack staff.“Kale!&rd
“Gianna?”Wide eyes lock on me, and she whimpers while clutching the sheet around her. That fucking kills me.My stomach tightens, and the ache in my chest intensifies.“It’s okay,” I hold my hands up while stepping closer. “I’m not going to hurt you.”“Not personally.” She mumbles, and I sigh.This is not going to be easy.I sit down on the bed beside my mate, still looking at me wide-eyed and scared.“I know you’re scared of me right now.”“I’m always scared of you, Lorcan. Every single day, I am scared to so much as look at you because you don’t give me a reason not to be,”
After I showered and changed this morning and went down for breakfast, I found Lorcan waiting for me. I’d never seen him smile in my direction so sweetly before. He’d never looked more handsome than he did at that moment.I couldn’t help smiling back, and I took his hand willingly when he offered it to me. I sat beside my mate, and we ate together, then we spoke as if we’d never argued once in our lives.Once we’d finished eating, Lorcan told me that I could do whatever I wanted today. He wouldn’t get angry with me, and I had nothing to fear.I wanted to test the theory, so I asked if I could spend some time with Harper and Katy. I fully expected Lorcan to tell me that I couldn’t see my friends again after what happened. He certainly hasn’t let me train with them, though I put that down to him, wanting me to rest for
Although I was happy to see Lorcan smiling at me this morning, I have to admit that I was a little let down. When I woke up this morning, Lorcan wasn’t beside me. I wasn’t surprised as he’s not there when I fall asleep, nor is he any other time when I wake up – not since I returned. But it still irked me a little.I know Lorcan sleeps beside me because I can smell him all over the sheets. I know that he’s trying to give me some space, and I’m grateful for that. But I’m starting to get a complex.Lorcan hasn’t touched me in days; what if he’s no longer attracted to me?‘What if he’s trying to do what you asked?’&ls
When the air starts to get chilly, evidence that winter is approaching, Lorcan and I head back to the packhouse. Lorcan carries the picnic basket in one hand while offering me the other. I smile and take it, and Lorcan shoots me a wink.Taking Lorcan’s hand doesn’t make me cringe as it once did. Now I feel the sparks from the mate bond racing along my skin. I know Lorcan feels it too, and that settles certain doubts in my head. I shouldn’t doubt my mate, but it’s hard not to after everything that’s happened.“I don’t want you to panic,” I narrow my eyes at Lorcan, but he isn’t looking at me. “But I’ve called a pack meeting. Everyone should be waiting on the training field for us to arrive.”“Why?” I quietly ask.It would have been too quiet for a hum
I can sense Gianna’s nervousness upon entering the dungeon. Dragging her down here for this wasn’t my plan today, especially after the lovely afternoon we spent together. But Claire and her friends need dealing with, and now.I’ve had their families calling every chance they get, begging Josh to get through to me. They want me to set their children free, pardon them of their crimes.As if that’s going to happen!Crimes against Gianna, their Luna, will never be pardoned!When Claire’s mother finally got hold of me this morning, I listened to her begging. That was different for me as I don’t usually give a shit. But I promised Gianna that I would try to be more understanding of others. I don’t want to disappoint my mate, and I never want her to look at me with sadness in her eyes again, not ca
Gianna sudden starts laughing.I narrow my eyes a little when she lets go of my hand.“Moving on,” Gianna snorts. “And I suppose you think he’d be moving on with you? Not Emily?”“Emily was nothing but one night!”‘How many times were you with this psycho?’I hear Gianna’s voice in my head, and I smirk. She’s finally mind-linking with me, and because she is and she’s ovulating, I’m starting to shake with the need to take her.If I fucked Gianna while she’s ovulating, that would mean cubs, and now isn’t the time for children.Hell, I
“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