“Alright everyone is almost ready for us.” Jake mutters as his eyes refocused. “Here, drink some water.” He put a water bottle in my hand, and I sipped on it. Outside the sun was setting and our guests were sitting under some hanging lights that were strung in the trees. My dad walked out first, after gripping my shoulder one more time. I drew in a shaky breath. After months of waiting and planning this was it!
Being that we combined our ceremonies the flow of the mating ceremony would be a little different. Instead of me waiting at the alter like is tradition in so many packs we would walk up there together. Soon most of the girls came out to where we were standing. All of the titled members would march up there in order of rank. Daren grinned at my sister as she came out in a simple dark green dress. Slowly she smiled at me and hugged me softly. “I’m so happy for you, littl
“Are you okay?” Samantha asked me as I twirled her on the dance floor. My heart fluttered again andI felt more pack membersattach themselves to me.“Yeah, I’m good. It just feels weird.” I admitted as I dipped her slightly. “It feels like threads weaving around my heart.”“Yeah, just be thankfulit'snot all at one time.” Samantha smiled sadly, she was remembering when she became alpha and I hugged her close. “Butit feels like most of the omegas have already become attached. Let me know if you get winded.”I smiled ather,she was worried about me. Pulling my head down and putting her hair over my face I chuckled. Suddenly another stronger thread slammed into me making me jump slightly. “Who was that?” I muse. “Daren? Greg?”Samantha
“Hey wait a second!” I grab my mate as she opens the door to our room. She turns and looks at me confused before I sweep her in my arms. “I’ve always wanted to do this.” I smirked as I walked her into our room and spun her around. She laughed as she hugged my neck andfinally,she leaned up and kissed me.Finally,I sat her down and she pulled me to her again and kissed me deeper. “So.” She started as we finally pulled away. “In our pack there is one more tradition left... the Alpha’s gift.” She bit her lip and smiled as I freed it. “Wait right here.” I was pushed slightly to the couch and I sat on it looking at her in interest as she brought me a small box wrapped in silver and green paper.“I feel bad, I didn’t know we were exchanging gifts love.” I frowned slightly.But she shrug
I woke up to a feeling of intense peace. The sunlight streaming through the window seemed brighter than normal and I raised my head slowly. My mate was still passed out on top of me, and I glanced around... how did we end up on the floor?I grinned remembering we accidentally rolled off the bed and never bothered to get back up. Stretchingslightly,I crossed my arms under my head and closed my eyes again, diving into the pack bond slightly. Now I could feel the titled members of the pack with more clarity. Violet seemed to be in her office, her blimp on my internal radar was the brightest. I guess that meansit'sbecause she is thestrongest?Next, I found Greg, him and Jess were in the dining room with a tiny littlespeckwhich must have been Judson. Daren and Lily were outside with dozens of other blips, must be training time.Testing something else I stretched my radar as far as i
“You two need to be careful.” Violet greeted us as we started down the stairs. “I mean it.” She growled. “We have a situation.”“What kind of situation, Vi?” Samantha asked as she started to look around.But Violet sighed. “I don’t know all the details yet. But we know that someone is after us, or more specifically Ben.” She blinked and looked at both of us, her glasses hanging low on her nose. “What the hell... did you? …Get taller?” She stepped back and looked at us up and down before rubbing her temple again.“What are you talking about, Vi? Is Ben in danger?” Samantha asked as Jake stepped up behind her and hugged her gently.“It seems when we were out day before yesterday there were a few rogues following us.” Jake said, growling. “The
The rest of the week went by without any word from home, but when we were getting ready to leave Japan,we heard that another pack was destroyed while we were gone. Jess had gone off pack grounds to meet up with an old military friend to help her with the SIM card. So far nothing had been discovered, but they were still working on it.It was dark when the plane touched down in Asheville and the car ride was quiet and peaceful on the way back. I must have drifted off when Samantha pulled me closer to her, brushing my mark gently. When the car crossed theborderI shot awake, a sharp sensation coursing through my veins. Glancing up at my mate’s amused face from her lap I slowly and reluctantly sat up and rubbed my eyes. “Does it always feel like that?”“Yeah,itsletting you know you are home. That same sensation will also help you figure out other pack’s boundaries
“Ben focus!” Daren called out to me from the sidelines. “Stop getting distracted!” Damnitthat’seasier said than done! I duck another punch and jump away.“Stop running! Look for an opening and attack!” Holly urged.What the hell! I block a roundhouse kick to my chest and struggle to keep my balance as it pushed me closer to the fence.Glancing up all I can see is a blur from my opponent as they made it behind me trying to catch my blind spot. I spun around quickly only to find no one there... where?“Behind you!” Violet screamed as I felt a punch to my side and my knee go out from under me. I tried to flip and land on myback,but a strong grip pinned me into the dirt.“You did better that time.” My mate whispered in my ear as she held my arms tight behind me. “
The Vampire dropped his grin. “Well?” He repeated, as he continued his glare. The wolf backed up slightly, fear flooded his eyes. The undead man laughedinternally,hewouldn’tgive this mutt thesatisfactionof seeing him laugh. His thin frame towered over the wolf as his pale white face leaned down in ascowl. “Where. Is.Your. Alpha?” He spoke again, hispatiencewasalmost completelygone.Finally,the wolf shook his head and snorted, spinningaroundand trotting down another path. The vampire rolled his eyes and started to follow, careful not to snag his long cloak on the hanging thorny vines.Behind him the pawns followed, they had no choice for their lives were now tied completely to their leader, should hedieso would they into a pile of ash. A cruel fate they had now. Silently they cried, prayin
Looking around at the pack members out in the yard I grin. Ever since the sun rose thismorning,I have felt incredible! Of course, this is because the solar eclipse is today; as werewolves we draw power from the moon and when the sun is closest to the moon it gives us extreme power.Accordingto Samantha’s storiesit'sbecause Helios is visiting Selene. Or its Apollo visiting with his brother and sister-in-law. I chuckled, she told all the pack pups this story early this morning, even Kendall and some of the adults stayed and listened in awe.One day we should sit down and get them recorded on video for future reference. Afterall, some of these legends are integrated into the history of our pack. I barely remember years ago Victoria once showed me thereally oldbook in the library whereall ofher stories werekept;hm... as Luna Iamresponsible
*Five Years Later**Ben’s POV*“That’s enough for today.” I glared as the rogue breathed his last and the others in the cells shrank away from me. “You.” I pointed at the one trying to hide in the back. “See you tomorrow.” I growled and made my way out of the cells.“Good job, Alpha.” One of the guards said. “We got a lot more out of them today than we did yesterday.”I nodded. “Yes, another slave trading rogue cell. Give the notes to Beta Violet, she will email the Council with the names of the packs who have been dealing with them.” I said as I wiped my hands on a nearby towel.“Yes, Alpha.” Hesaid. “The portable shower is ready for you as well. You knowMs.Amy will throw a fit if you get blood in the packho
The next few months bounded by, on June 2ndwe went to my parents’ pack and celebrated Chris and Lauraascendingto the Alpha and Luna titles. Even though itwasn’ta full moon it was the same day our parents ascended yearsago,and Chris wanted to keep it. Ron and Orla also ascended that night, and Orla’s mating ceremony was done under the full moon on the 12th. Jake was finallyinitiatedas Violet’s mate and second Beta in July and life was starting to settle down comfortably.We ended up buying that land in Vermont, and construction was starting in the hopes we could be operational by the start of the season. We got a lot ofpushbackfrom existing slopes but Samantha just powered through, adding moreamenitiesto make our property more cost effective. The real problem she is facing now is staffing. Sheisn’tagainst using localhumans,&nbs
I woke up early, it was still dark outside but the bed beside me was empty. I was startled at first and worried. Did something happen? Why didn’t Samantha wake me up?Pulling myself out of bed I notice my phone is lit up with an unread text message.Love: Hey, something came up! Had to check out something last minute. If you get this before I get back come find me! Love you! <3Ifurrowedmy brow and quickly got up and changed, what could have happened this early in the morning? Tiptoeing out of the packhouse I glanced up, the sun would soonrise,and the early spring animals were starting to wake up. A few pack members were moving around, some heading to the gym while others were yawning and walking towards the main gate to start their shift.Passing a few of the omegas whowere in charge ofbreakfast I nodded and smile
The rest of the week was somber, mass funerals were held at mydad’spack; entire families were buried together. The guilt that radiated from my mate wasstifling, and I have no idea how to get her through it.I’vetried everything I could think of, even watching the NCAA tournamentdidn’thelp. And when UNC lost in the Final Four it backfired on me.The new TV was already here and getting hooked up.As we entered our packhouse we heard the new sound system in the entertainmentroom,and Icouldn’thelp but smile as most of the omegas that stayed in the packhouse were in there. One of them looked up and waved at us. “Alpha! Luna! Quick! The King has announced a press release! The Head of the Council is there too!”My browfurrowedand my mate sighed. “What now?” She murmured
*Yep, Reader Discretion is still advised*“Different?” My browscreased. “Mine is different too?”“Too?”I sighed. “Yes, I meant to tell you last night,but you were passed out by the time I got out of the shower. You were sleeping so peacefully Ididn’twant to wake you. Butyourslooks a lot different.” I sighed and ran my finger over my markon her neck.“It looks like acrescentmoon.”“What, really?” She grabbed her phone and turned on the self-facing camera. “What? I don’t see it... it looks the same to me.” She bit her lip. “Here, look. Tell me yours looks different.”I lookedperplexedat the screen. It
*ReaderDiscretionis still very muchadvised*“So do we have any questions so far?” Samantha asked as she is wiping the blood from her two daggers. After Boni passed out she stopped slashing Kimmie and left her to cry.“Yes Alpha!” One of the youngalphasasked as she raised her hand. “Is this the best way to gather information? Aren’t you worried that any information you get from them is a lie?”“The simple answer is ‘no.’” Samantha said with a smile. “This is not the best way to gather information.”Most of the alpha’s kids gasped and someactually startedtaking notes. Even some of the alphas were surprised and listening intently. “However, this is the easiest way to gather information. But like you said any info
*ReaderDiscretionisadvised**Samantha Pov*I tried not to laugh as we walked the line of rogues towards the two stakes. Even more of the rogues were crying. The idiot she wolf kept looking around, andmore and moreof the pack members here call out in disbelief and hatred. “Take most of them to the dungeons, these twostaywith me.” I order as my adopted father andbrother in lawwalk over. “Get the hose out, they stink of piss.” Ismirkagain as my guards grab them in the usual way.Let’ssee, about 10 rogues, all male...mid-twentiesto late thirties...yeah.I’mgoing to be busy fora while. Hmm...maybe AlphaEric and Chris would like some time with them...A giant mud ball is thrown behind me and I tried andfailed to&
*Samantha POV*I’mgoing to fucking kill him. Behind me on my left is Ben, he is nervous and worried; I can tell. He is nervous and I am pissed. We are running through the woods, as soon as we got that mind link, we ran to the bunker. The bars I helped install last week were sawed clean through, the attack on Black Hill was just a distraction!And I am going to kill him. I am going to skin that bastard alive and make a trampoline from his hide! I am going to rip off his leg and kick his ass with it. I am going to hang him up by his other leg and let the pups use him as batting practice.I’mgoing to rip every one of his teeth out of his jaw andI’mgonna....I’mgonna.....<Grind them up and make him drink them with a straw.> Ben linked me.<Yes. Exactly.> I agreed before I growled.
“See. I told you so.” Helios smiled as he hugged his mate close. They looked up as more souls tried to join their haven on the moon.“Yes. You did.” She smiled as she only waved her hand and most of the incoming souls... the ones who committed unforgivable horrors in their life was repelled back.As Helios raised his hand towardsthem,they flew away, towards the giant chariot that his brother was driving. Apollo laughed as he lassoed them and snapped his whip. Soon they joined the multitude of otherdamned souls, they would be forced to run and pull for eternity. Never resting, never slowing down, and never again knowing happiness. A fitting punishment.“Things down there should change soon.” Helios smiled again as his brother waved at him.“Yes, some of my children have gone so far astray that t