Ciara’s POV I walk along the lake’s water edge in my bear form during the early morning daybreak, the day after I woke up at Maximo’s home. The sun peaking behind the tops of the surrounding forest trees and the cool summer mist on the lake still hangs just above the still waters. The mystic fairytale beauty of my surroundings matches my melancholy mind. My dark autumn fur contrasts to the greenery surrounding the soft, clear, reflexive colors of the lake’s crystal waters.‘Ember, Can I ask you something?’ I reach out to my wolf. She padded forward from the depths of my mind; with a single nod of her head, I know she is urging me to continue.‘Are the others, okay?’ I watch the sun continue its assent from behind the trees, waiting for her response.‘CJ, remember we feel what you feel. We can tell your heart is shattered.’ she says quietly. ‘But I will say this, they seem to have faded deep into the recesses of your mind at the mention of the Dark Alpha. They are scared. I think the
Alpha Mars' POVI watch the deranged bear as it disappears into the woods for a few more minutes before turning back to Gregory. “Nancy’s mate is going to pummel you one of these days. That crazy bastard will murder any man who looks at her funny.” Goosebumps run down my arms at the thought of Nancy’s mate. He’s a crazy motherfucker when it comes to Nancy. I grabbed the gym shorts I was carrying during my wolf run and slipped them on.“Dr. Nancy is going to get such a kick out of Benny’s research. Can’t wait for those two to meet.” Gregory picks up another rock and throws it.“Where is Benjamina anyways? She didn’t stay late after our talk about her research,” I picked up another small stone and skipped it across the lake.Gregory smiles like a lovesick puppy. “She had to go to the university administration office to work on her transfer to the university in our area then she was going to the lab. I won’t see her until tonight.” He spoke without looking at me. His eyes were fixed on
Ciara’s POV“What is your problem, woman!” Owen growled in my face. He had some nerve after he hid the fact that he had a girlfriend!“You! Are my bleeping problem!” I tried wiggling out of his hold but to no avail. He had my arms pinned under his muscular thighs while he gingerly sat on my abdomen. “The word you are looking for is fucking. You are my fucking problem. If you are going to be fowl, do it properly.” He chuckles. I can’t believe he is laughing at me! “Now, once you have calmed down from whatever PMS issue you are dealing with, I will grab you some water from over there so we can have a conversation on why you disappeared on me with no explanation that night.” He pointed in the direction of my shabby garage, where the mini fridge was tucked into a corner.“Well, isn’t it your lucky day!” I say snarky. “Auntie Flow didn’t come to visit! Just a pure pissed-off female because you lied to me! You…You… Two-timing, male-equivalent to a hussy!”He cocks his head to the side and
Alpha Mars POVThis she-wolf is going to be the death of me. One moment, she’s attacking me like a raging bull and the next her beautiful smokey gray eyes are making me want to bend her over and fuck her until she submits to me – mind, body and soul. Dare I say, even her heart. I should be focusing on breaking the marriage contract with Haze. Instead, I am here with Ciara, I don’t want to stay away from her anymore. I crave her. The idea of having to reject her in the end is stirring emotions I have never been able to understand. But… My plans of being the lone Alpha King and not needing a mate are becoming less appealing because of Ciara. She’s warming my heart.“Will you turn around for me?” I think I liquidized Ciara’s brain from all of my kisses, because she just nods sluggishly. I gently let her legs down before turning her to face the garage wall. “I am going to remove your shorts.” Thunder echoes around us, but I ignored its call. My mind is completely focused on the beautiful
Prince Liam's POV Since I arrived at the Crystal Lake Pack for the summer events, I have done nothing but enjoy my time with the upper-rank ladies and gentlemen and piss off my so-called brother, Alpha Mars.The future king of the werewolves is a pathetic orphan! Since we were children, Alpha Mars has been an annoying pebble in my shoe. My father found him close to death when Owen was a child and took pity on him. I wish the rogues would have finished him off like they did with the rest of his useless pack. I thought Father had picked up a child servant when he returned from traveling, but instead, he made him my equal. HA! My equal, what a joke. I resented my parents for their soft hearts towards Owen. I would have killed him the day he was found!If the majority of the elder council hadn’t chosen him to be the next king, I would be next in line. I should be king, not Alpha Mars. Rage bubbles up in my chest at the thought of that brute on the throne!I will admit, I have found solac
Ciara’s POV (Short Chapter) We reached the tree line behind my house, our wolves looking like drowned, soggy balls of fur. The rainy weather continued its summer afternoon assault from the blackened skies. Our wolves shake the water out of their fur. I know both our wolves have enjoyed playing with each other, but I feel all mentally pruney.I shift under one of the big oak trees, and Owen does the same. He pushes me up against the tree before sliding his hands down my naked hips. His soaked beard and lips brush against the crook of my neck, licking up the beads of rain. I moan in delight. “Owen,” it comes out in a breathless whisper. I snake my arms around his waist, loving the feeling of the mate bond sparks as our skin touches.“Asher wants me to tell you that your wolf, Ember, is stunning.” His lips trail kisses up my neck to my ear before he sucks on my wet earlobe.I blush, “Ember says Asher is perfect.”Owen shakes his head with a chuckle, “That’s going to give his already coc
Alpha Mars' POV To say that sitting on the couch with Ciara snuggled up against me while we ate Chinese food takeout and watched movies gave me a sense of euphoric calmness would be an understatement. I’ve spent the majority of my adult life protecting the packs by battling rogues, helping with territory disputes, taking down tyrant Alphas that abused and neglected their pack members all for the sack of greed. My life is filled with rage and killing that turned my heart into stone; the constant need for bloodshed just so I can protect those who can’t protect themselves. It’s the reason I refuse to let what happened to my original pack happen to anyone again. Why did I survive while my entire pack was murdered and destroyed? But tonight, I don’t have to fight rogues or other wolves; just enjoy this little she-wolf of mine. My mate… The thought bubbled into something joyous in my soul… Something I didn’t want to let go of. It’s time I told her; she is my mate. She has a wolf so why ha
Ciara’s POV‘I can’t believe you talked me into this, Ember!’ I looked through my cabinet for something to wear. My mind is calculating out of control all the potential scenarios that could completely go wrong by going out on this midnight ride with Owen and his friends.‘I wanna be with Mate again! Plus, we aren’t breaking the magical cuff’s command!’ says Ember. ‘Alpha Radar said don’t go near the packhouse or party locations; he never said no to the mountains or trails!” Her fluffy autumn color tail wagged as she yips about in excitement. “Make sure you wear that leather jacket with the embroidered red and pink roses on the front. The one our mom made for us. It’s my favorite.’ Demanding little wolf, are you? I thought to myself.I pulled out a pair of dark blue jeans that are rolled up above my ankles so I could pair them with my high ankle biker boots. I decided to wear my “Rocket Man” Elton John T-shirt. I don’t usually like wearing it because it’s a vintage classic original that