(Young Samantha POV)
In the distance I could hear hushed voices, slowly I opened my eyes. The familiar hospital room greeted me. I sighed, refusing to cry or feel sorry for myself anymore. What happened happened and there is nothing I can do about it now. Trying to prop myself up a little is hard with my arms still strapped down. As I readjust, I see my doll is now in the bed with me near my head. I turn my nose towards it and inhale it deeply. The smells of apples and cinnamon calm me. There is another scent here now though. I frown, confused, as my mom’s scent is also on it. She always frowned when I asked for it at bedtime, saying that I should fight my own battles and not rely on dolls and dreams to save me.
I freeze as I hear my mom talking now in the hallway, is she here to force me to start training again?! I relax slightly when I hear my dad there as well. They are fighting again, about me. The usual.
“Hey buddy.” I smiled as I opened Nick’s bedroom door, my mate behind me. “How are we feeling today?” Violet looked up from her laptop and smiled at us as Nick sat up, his right arm was now in a cast and his left was wrapped from his shoulder to his wrist. The gash on his face was wrapped as best as it could be, it stretched from his temple all the way down his check.Samantha walked around me and to his bed, looking at him worriedly. “Any pain today?” She asked softly.Nick shook his head no, before he looked away.<He thinks you two got hurt when you saved him.> Violet linked us as she started tapping again. <He has been worried about you.>“Did we give you a scare buddy?” I walked over to the other side of the bed and sat on it. “That wasn’t your fault, Nick. We were... just tired.”Samantha no
“What, really? I don’t feel anything though.” I said as I stood up too.“That’s cause it's really small, it's as small as Penny’s right now. Because she is in line to be Gamma, she isn’t one fully yet. Imagine if Tim was already Gamma, Vi. Wow.” My mate’s eyes sparkled. <Daren, Holly, make sure she gets specialized training after today. Set up some time with Jess and Penny. Penny’s guard is out on maternity leave anyway.>Many wolves were chanting now, as the two wolves circled each other looking for a weakness. Tim was a yelling mess, trying to fight off Eli. “What’s going to give out first, her opponent or Tim’s heart?” I chuckled as we now all standing.“Ah, it's almost over I think....” Violet said as Liza crouched low and leapt, it was a fury of teeth and growling before the other wolf was knocked to his back. In a
Getting Nick to bed was easier than I thought, my mom made sure he was cleaned up and given his medicine before we even realized what time it was. I smiled, I loved that my family accepted him so quickly. I was worried though, for him think of my parents as his grandparents this quickly? My parents were over the moon though, and they insisted they didn’t mind.I smiled and flipped though some more of my pictures, while Samantha was in the shower. I should hurry and get these sorted and return them soon. I stopped and gasped at one, it was a picture of all of us! Here! This was strange, we seemed to be paired up! Samantha and me were giving each other bunny ears, Violet was on Jake's back, Daren was holding Lily... Greg and Frannie were in the front, with Chris thrown in too! Oh my... <Love! I’ll be right back!> I grabbed all of the photos and hurried out of the room, and went down to Violet and Jake’s room, texting both my brother C
I leave the bathroom after my shower and my mate is looking at me and smiling. She grabbed one of my old shirts again and ‘forgot’ to button it up. She was also wearing some short shorts and biting her lip. “You were taking so long...” She arched her back and started to button up my shirt. “So, I guess you weren’t excited to see me... I guess the only thing I can do now is behave myself.”Growling I grab her up and slam her against the wall. “You better not.” I felt her legs wrap around me and I started kissing her neck, I felt her hair in my nose, and it started to drive me crazy. Her scent was all I was focused on as I pressed into her. I felt her nails running through my hair causing me to growl even louder. The sparks were everywhere now, and I ran my hand up her leg as far as it would go before I was grasping her ass under her shorts. She gasped and hugged my neck as her leg went weak for a moment. I chu
Soon the tournament is almost over, the last two fighters are squaring off. The winner of this fight will be able to take their pick which of the open posts he or she wants to take. I couldn’t help but laugh at the irony of it all. The two fighters were a mated couple, they were in their mid-twenties and had a pup of their own about Nick’s age. The woman smiled sweetly at her mate who looked a little nervous but ready. Since it was the last fight, my mate stood to start it. My parents stayed to watch it also, genuinely curious. My dad said he wanted to see who was going to guard his grandson. Everyone in the arena calmed down as Samantha started to speak.“Well, this is a surprise! A real dream team! Fighters, if you really sure you want this take your stances!”The man nodded at his mate who smiled sweetly and got into position. He sighed and nodded, I could see the love in his eyes. He got into position as well... I
It was after 10 and my mate still wasn’t back. I was starting to get worried until my sister texted me, telling me they were on the way back. I took a picture of my pouting face and sent it, she was gone too long, and I missed her. Once Lily texted me they were close I stretched my radar out as far as it would go, I could barely reach as far as the garage and most of the main driveway. It was weird, I could start to feel Jake, Greg, and Daren as little blips in my mind now as well, and I had no doubt it was because I was picking up some of the natural perks of being Luna. Both the Alpha and Luna could locate anyone of their pack at any time unless there was a block on the pack link.This would come in handy when we wanted to hide from them. I stretched out on the bed after my shower, checking my phone every five minutes and trying to stay calm. Finally, I felt my mate enter my radar and I started to relax. Turning on the TV I search for something to watch
The room seems brighter than normal as I open my eyes. Outside it seems more peaceful than normal, not even the wildlife were chattering. Glancing down at my mate I smile and hug her even closer, she was still facing away from me, and her mouth was open slightly; her quiet breaths were deep and rhythmic. After a minute she starts to move but instead of opening her eyes she turns over and folds her arms into herself as I hug her tighter, in a protective manner. She still hadn’t put on a top and I just marveled at her beauty. Eventually, I smile and put my nose back in her hair, closing my eyes and relaxing again. Soon I hear movement and open my eyes and check the time. Yeah, that’s about right, its after 8am and Nick’s pain medicine is wearing off, I sigh as I start to hear him moving through the intercom and he starts to cry in pain. My mate must have heard him also as she starts to move and open her eyes.“Good morning.” She whisp
Finn stayed behind after lunch and helped us with the rest of the incoming transfers, a few more mates were found, proving that the Moon Goddess really was in control, normally we would have had nothing to do with Dick’s pack before the events that led them here. I smiled, the hope and joy in the pack bond was electric and contagious. The whole pack felt a little stronger, and the official census crept even closer to the 1,000 member mark.Greg and Jess were with some of the new members in a large conference room, many of them had a construction background meaning that they would help us build and expand that much faster. Word had gotten out that Samantha was anxious and guilty that some of the families would be forced to stay off the pack grounds and many of the members stepped up and volunteered to house the new members in their spare bedrooms until the houses were finished.Samantha sighed and leaned back in her chair and stretched
*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