We got back home quickly, after we dropped off a sleeping Penny to her parents I carried a sleeping Nicholas to his room. Setting his bags down in his room I wake him enough so he could change into his pjs and get himself into bed. I bid him goodnight and closed the door. I slipped into our room and was slightly taken aback by my mate. I could feel an overwhelming sadness starting to creep into our bond and I noticed she was looking at the calendar app on her phone.
I guess she heard me because suddenly she locked her phone and turned to smile at me. Just like that our bond turned calm, relaxed. “Nick go to bed?”
“Uh, yeah.” I blink. “What were you looking at?”
“Oh. Um, just looking at the date. I can’t believe it's already December.” She smiled again. “And the weather is going to turn really cold and dreary soon, it’s a bit...depressing.”
“Yeah, it is, but what-”
“Hey
Just as the sun was peeking out over the horizon an idea hit me. “Hey Love, what do you say we wake everyone up this morning?” She blinked and smiled. “Okay. What do you want to do? Race to the gym again?” I nodded. “Yeah.” I handed her phone before I jumped up and got mine and her training clothes out. I changed quickly in the bathroom giving her some privacy. I smirked when the phone chirped but came barreling out of the bathroom in a hurry. “Violet beat us to it we gotta go!” I gasped as she was in the middle of pulling her shirt down and I got a hint of her cleavage. “I know I saw come on!” She ran out of the door. “We have to run to the main gate. Last one there has kitchen duty for a week!” I ran behind her, grabbing her up and slinging her over my shoulder. I have practiced this move with her before...her on my back and me jumping down the stairs one flight at a time. I jumped past Gre
I stood there; shell shocked. Fuck!!! “Wait!” I rush out after her, but she has already run past Greg and out the door. I saw his eyes widen before he looked up at me, questionably. I go to run past him to my mate, but I am slammed into the wall. “Sorry Ben.” He said somberly. “She commanded me to stop you from following her.” I gasped. Shit that hurt. “But I have to! Greg, I really screwed up!” I wiggled trying to break free. “Let me go!” I said with everything I had. I could see Greg’s eyes widen again before he looked at me sorrowfully. “Sorry, I can’t. Your commands are getting stronger, but you can’t break one of hers.” He kept his arm on my shoulder. “Let’s go to my office for a while. Let her calm down.” I nodded looking at the floor. What have I done? I tried to reach out to her but she has put up a block on not only our mate bond but also the pack link. I watched my own tears fall to
“You know my dad used to say that mates like to knock each other down a lot.” She chuckled as she came up for air. I laughed as I pulled her down again and tried to flip us over, but she stopped me and stayed balanced on top of me. “Nope. I got you pinned.” She leaned down and started to kiss me again. After a minute she dropped her mouth closer to my ear and whispered softly. “Now how are you going to get out of it? I got you pinned to the floor.” She started to pepper my neck with kisses.I smirked. “Who says I want to get unpinned? I like it here.” I grazed my fingers up her sides underneath her shirt. She stiffened slightly, and I took the chance to try to flip her again. It didn’t work though and she readjusted; pinning me again.She giggled and started on the other side of my neck. “I got you pinned! I got you pinned!” She teased lightly in my ear.I
**Warning, proceed at your own risk, descriptions of torture ahead, near the middle/end of chapter I tried to keep it as less graphic as possible**I woke up slowly, looking around I noticed I was alone in the room. Where did everyone go? I got up and checked the bathroom to be sure, but no one was here. I sighed and changed into my normal uniform, Samantha’s phone wasn’t here but her tools were. Reaching out with my radar I sensed she was in her office, and I could feel her sadness. She must have checked her emails already. Sighing I left the room and walked into her office. I opened the door without knocking as she should have sensed my coming. She looked up from her computer and I could see the evidence of tears.“They want him back.” Was all she said.I closed the door carefully and locked it. Walking over to her silently I took her in my arms and held her tightly. She relaxed in my a
The next day Samantha worked in her office, and I helped her as best as I could. Most of her work through was cut and dry. Review proposals and approve or reject them. One that really caught my attention though was a petition for two middle-aged humans to visit the pack grounds. I had more questions though when she signed it off without even reading it fully.“Love, who are they?” I was very confused. Due to werewolf law we have to be very careful what humans are allowed to visit us. She looked at me and blinked.“Did no one ever tell you? I thought I did....” She looked deep in thought. “Oh crap. I didn’t.” She sighed. “They are Jess’ parents. Penny’s grandparents. They are coming for her shifting party.” She started back on her files, like what she just told me was the most common thing in the world.“Huh???”Samantha loo
The rest of the week went by too quickly. Soon it was Saturday and we were standing outside while Penny ran around in her wolf form. The other kids were laughing and running around also. Invites were sent out to the surrounding packs and some of the pups from my dad’s pack were here. Tim also came by, even though he has no siblings Penny’s age. I can’t help but wonder if he has an ulterior motive. I smirk as I see him again, following around the same girl as the last time he was here, a teenager with her hair dyed a deep purple.“She works in the daycare part-time.” Samantha whispered to me. “She is only 17 years old but she has already graduated high school. She is very smart and is pursuing a job in early child development.”“So you figured it out too, huh.” I chuckle. “How long will he be stuck in limbo?”“She turns 18 in February.” Samantha
(Ben, approx age 8-9)I hear screaming and laughter as I get out of Beta Matthew’s car. My dad sent him here with some work and my dad let me come too. I look around cautiously, I don’t see ‘her.’ Violet catches my attention by waving at me and calling my name, smiling I run over with my bag to the porch. “Hey Vi!” I use the same nickname that Sammy uses.“Hey Ben!” She takes my bag and puts it in the packhouse. “Aren’t you excited? For the slumber party, I mean?”I sigh, “Yeah! Anything to get away from Chris and Jake for a while!”Violet frowns. “Did you remember what I told you before? How to deal with Jake I mean?”I sighed. “Yeah, I got him once but then the next time Chris jumped in... threw me in the mud and told my parents I fell and got mud all over my new clothes.”
Breakfast was somber, it seemed even the other pack members were quieter than normal. Penny was openly crying, a start contrast to how she was yesterday. Nick didn’t leave our sides all night, we woke up and he had slipped into our room overnight. We found him on top of the bed with us, tears running down his cheeks in his sleep.I could feel Samantha’s sadness again, I gripped her hand under our table and squeezed it reassuringly. She gave me a sad smile and nodded. “Hey Nick, we bought you a present.” She said as she handed him a small box. “Ben and I thought you would want it.”I looked on approvingly as he opened it, the new cell phone we bought him staring up at him. He looked at it in awe. “We all added our contacts on there.” I added as he turned it on. “Call us anytime.” He nodded.“All of us got together and loaded a bunch of pictures too.”
*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