“Hurry up Nina! I am ready to go!” Holly said impatiently I was already feeling sluggish so I wasn’t in a hurry
“Girl you better move, my tail needs to stretch!” Raven said. Rolling my eyes I shove three bites off my plate and hand it to mom to clean.
“Thanks mom!”
We ran out the door before she could even respond.
“Where should we shift at? It needs to be deep enough that no one sees us naked but close enough to home.” Holly asking deep in though. I see her rolling her eyes and I know she is talking to her wolf.
“Ill show you where I went last night”
We find the clearing and remove our clothes and sit facing each-other.
“Will it hurt?” Holly whispered
“Yes but only for awhile. Once you shift, it will all go away and it will be the best feeling in the world!”
2 hours later and a screaming Holly, I finally see a small grey wolf standing in front of me. I also shift but this time it only took my a few seconds. It was still painful but not near as bad. Once Raven and Indy get to know eachother, they take off. Jumping over logs and even catching a rabbit to eat. After about three hours we find our way back to our clothes and slip them on.
“That was the best feeling I ever had. It is so freeing. You see and smell everything differently now!” Holly said in awe
“I know, I feel like nothing can touch us when we are in our wolf forms. Lets go take a nap, I am so tired though” I said struggling to make it to my house.
“Yeah, defiantly not doing anything today!”
As soon as we get inside I take the couch and curl up with a thick fuzzy red blanket with tribe patterns on it and Holly takes the recliner with a grey blanket with a wolf on it. Grabbing the remote I flipped the channels till I found a horror movie.
“Look at the blankets we chose? Interesting colors isn’t it?” I laughed but it fell on deaf ears as Holly was already asleep. Girl could sleep through a bombing. Sighing I wiggle my way into my pillow and close my eyes.
“Girls! Are you going to wake up” Something well yelling at me and I couldn’t figure out why. Just let a girl sleep, I need 5 for minutes!
“GIRLS!” Shit, I opened one eye and look at my dad standing before me with a smile on his face. Groaning I just rolled over and was about to settle back in but I suddenly felt cold air!
“AAAARRRR Why did you do that?” Holly screamed. Dad had pulled off both of our blankets and successfully dumped Holly on the floor.
“Well girls it is almost supper time and you have slept the day away! We have cake and presents plus Holly’s family is coming to dinner so get upstairs and shower and be ready in 2 hours!” Dad said taking his place on the recliner and turning the T.V. on.
Holly was rubbing her hip as she sprinted to the bedroom to get in the shower before me! I let her win because I wanted another 5 minutes of sleep before our little family party!
Soon we were shower and Holly was fussing over my hair and making up. I honestly hate doing my makeup and wearing dresses was not my thing.
“I have to wear a dress tomorrow, don’t put me in one tonight as well! Plus it is my birthday too so I can chose to be comfortable!” I stated firmly
“Fine but no sweats! Holly stated back with a determine look on her face. Rolling my eyes I picked out a pair of black holey skinny jeans and a cream sweater. Holly had on a long sleeve dress that had a high neck line and stopped just above her knees. It was white with yellow flowers on it.
Walking into the kitchen we smelled the wonderful smells of pot roast, potatos and carrots. One of my favorite meals. I ended up eating three bowls as getting my wolf made me hungry! Dinner went nicely and small talk was made. I suddenly didn’t feel good. I knew it was about tomorrow. I have managed to forget about the feeling all day since shifting and sleeping the day away. Holly and I both got matching necklaces that had a wolf emblem on it. Mine was white gold and Holly’s was gold. Finally Holly’s parents said goodnight and we headed up to bed. This had been a great birthday but I KNEW everything was changing tomorrow.
“Happy birthday beautiful” Damian whispered in my head.
“OMG he sounds yummy” Raven said “Raven!” I said laughing but agreeing
“Thank you! When will I get to see you tomorrow?”
“Not till the party, unfortunately, I have a few things to finish up.”
“Okay, well I will be the one in red”
“Ugh, I am going to have to kill someone if they look at you or even touch you” Damian said growling
“Hmm well we will see lover boy” I teased, I needed to stop this before Holly smelled my arousal. She was already looking at me smiling. She knew I was mind-linking someone and by the smile on my face I knew she knew who it was.
“Goodnight my princess”
“Goodnight my prince”
“Sooo how is Damian?” Holly asked as I turned to her.
“He his so perfect. If I am not his mate I will be so heart broken. I have been in love with him since we were kids. What if I am not his mate and he finds someone else?
“Oh girl, that wont happen, you guys are made for each-other. Everyone can tell he loves you too. Even if he had another mate, I bet he would reject her for you. I would put only on it.” Holly stated firmly
“Idk, I just have this bad feeling. I hope your right but I will not let him reject his mate if it isn’t me. That isn’t right. The mate bond is made from the mood Goddess herself. I can’t come between that.” We are tough our whole lives that nothing is above the mate bond. You are suppose to cherish and love them. It is something every girl dreams of finding. We are no exception there.
“Well I think tomorrow will be perfect and we will each find our mates and live happily every after!” Holly state but she even had a worried tone to her.
“You are probably right” I say rolling over and ending the conversation.
“Raven, what do I do? What if he isn’t our mate and my fairy tale end here? What if he is my mate and my bad feeling in something much worse?”
“I don’t know what will happen tomorrow but I know regardless, we are strong and we will make it through whatever happens. Nothing can break us.” Raven stated flatly “Good night birthday girl, we have a long day tomorrow too” Raven said softer.
BEEP, BEEP, BEEP the alarm is going off signaling it is 9am. We don’t have to be at the pack house till 3pm. The party is at 3pm till 5pm then go to the dinner before prom and the dance following. It will take us 3 hours to get ready go we have a few hours to kill. We ended up looking at our grades and they were posted Gasp “OMG I passed everything” Holly said I looked over and she had tears in her eyes. School was always harder for her but she kept pushing herself. She wasn’t a straight A student but never had a C. “I passed too!” I said proudly “Let me guess, with all A’s too probably” she said slightly annoyed but happy “Yes but Susan got valedictorian and I am okay with that. No speech for me!” I laughed slightly hurt but mainly relieved. Public speaking is not my thing. “Let’s watch a movie till we need to get ready!” Holly said “Okay, I’ll go get snacks and you and pick the movie out.” Coming back with sausage, cheese and
“Nina wake up, something is happening, something doesn’t feel right!” Raven whispered urgently. Sitting up in my wolf form still since I didn’t have any clothes, I felt it. A very bad feeling. I assumed the bad feeling was Holly being Damian’s mate but now I wonder if it was more. Slowly we creeped out of our cave and strained my ears. I heard growing and smelled blood. “Dad, what’s going on? I mind-linked my dad “OMG NINA! Are you okay? Where are you? We are under attack! Get to the safe house NOW!” Panic sank into me. I ran to our house and under the kitchen island is a bunker. I can clearly hear the growls and cries of wolves. I sink into the mattress we have there and wait it out. It happens, I feel a snap. I scream as loud as I can. I can’t believe it my MOM is dead! I felt her life being cut from mind. I hear my dad’s wails in the distance and I know he will not survive tonight either or will be dead in months. No one survives a mate dying. Your
What the fuck happened to my life? I just can’t wrap my head around the last 48 hours. I just knew Nina was my mate so I allowed myself to fall in love with her. She was perfect. She would have been the perfect Luna to my pack, came from a good blood line and everyone loved her. Taking a sip of the whiskey I have in my hand and leaning on my knees bent over at my desk and I just fucking believe it! HOLLY? How is Holly my mate? I never really paid attention to her before. After all she is Trevor’s sister, bro code 101 right there. I am sure she is beautiful but I just never thought of her more than a sister. I can’t believe I had to find out that way too. Completely embarrassed Nina and the rumors going around about Holly right now are not good for her image. I just walked in with my gang and I saw Nina looking at Holly and I was thinking about breathtaking she looked in that dress. Then, out of no-where I smelled the most mouth-watering smell. Honey and citrus. My
My mouth is hanging open. She was quick to ditch her friend there. I mean, I guess I understand a bit. She has always pictured finding her mate and sealing the deal that night. Its not the fairest thing but it is a little shellfish too. I do feel like draw though and it would help ease the rumors going around. Fuck me. Before I even realize what is happening, she has her body pressed up against mine. I looked up since I am still in the chair and her lips touch mine. It was like a thousand bolts of lightening are shooting through my body. Colt is telling me to mark mate. She starts to thread her fingers through my hair. I know Nina has told her everything I like because she is doing all of them. I am quickly losing myself in the bond. Holly slides her legs on either side of me and moves closer till she is straddling me. Fuck, I love when a girl takes charge in the bed room. I just feels so right. I slowly caress my hands up she shirt feeling her flat stomach. She has on a lacy bra th
Nina’s POVI need to speak with Damian, I need to speak with Damian I keep repeating this to myself. Maybe if I actually believe something good will happen. Could I really ask him to reject his mate for me? Would I be able to reject my mate for him? This is so messed up, I need to see where his head is at. I know what I said to them and I am not sure I completely agree with what I said since I was completely pissed off and hurt but I should hear him out. The look in his eyes was pure pain. If anything I can get some comfort and start to accept this.Walking to the pack house, I am not in the mood to speak with anyone. Trevor said there has been rumors going around about Damian finding his mate and it wasn’t me but he rejected her. People are not happy if you reject your mate, very frowned upon. But it is me right, I am an exception. I am so lost in my thought I didn’t realize I am at the front of the packhouse. I was about to grab the handle but the d
Quiet. That’s all I hear as I open my eyes. No clinking of the pans from mom cooking, no newspaper shuffling from dad reading and no smells of coffee and bacon greeting me. I suddenly never felt so alone then I do right now. I don’t have Damian to mind-link for comfort. I am sure as hell not reaching out to Holly. I just can’t cope. Suddenly I hear the front door opening and swift steps coming to my door. Before I can even reach, Zach blows the bedroom door open with a shit-eating grin on his face!“Did I startle you?” He asked smugly. He knew he did by the face I have clutched the blankets up to my chin and my eyes were as wide as saucers.“Ass” I snorted as I eyed the bag he brought with him.“I assumed you were going to need some breakfast to start your day and a friendly face. Hurry up buttercup, I will get breakfast set up for you in the kitchen. Don’t take an hour to get ready either. I did not go out o
The rest of the week went by pretty quietly. Zach managed to bring breakfast over every morning and I made lunch and dinner. I have learned more about Zach and we talked and laughed together. I never realized I didn’t take the time to get to know him on more of a personal level since I was always focused on Damian. He always wanted to run a museum. His knowledge of old artifacts and events was astonishing. Apparently, the ring I was wearing was worth more than 1 million dollars. The Emerald was one that was smuggled into the U.S. and was lost in transit from unknown causes. I was more than a little skeptical. My parents said they saw it from an old lady in a small store and thought it would bring out my eyes. Surely, I was not wearing a million-dollar ring on my finger. Zach said after he saw it for the first time, he didn’t think anything of it but he was reading a book that described the ring and it was a pretty good description of my ring. Shaking my head, I laid down
Damian POVOkay, I didn’t really mean that. Shutting my phone and returning it to my pocket my mind is reeling. She fucking left, she actually left me. I do want her as my beta but I wouldn’t actually rape her. I know I marked Holly too soon. She is so whinny and annoying. No wonder I never really paid any attention to her. Turning I started walking back to the pack house and Holly is trailing behind me crying and fuming. I know what I said hurt her but damn, why can’t she understand this isn’t easy for me. I can feel her anger and I am assuming it is towards me but I know she is jealous of Nina. I do expect her to listen and return in a month. That should be long enough for her to accept this reality and I will tell her I didn’t mean it in a few days. I don’t think she will answer my calls right now anyway. I am hurting too and I said things I didn’t mean but Nina is a very forgiving person so I know she will accept my apology and ta
Thank you all for going down this journey with me. I have read each and every comment and appricated all the support and positive feedback I have recieved. This is my first ever book I have written and I really have learned a lot. I know the grammer and punctuation may not have been perfect but I will continue to get better and more knowledgable. I am currently working on a second book that I will hopefully post soon. I need to get a few more chapters written before I can publish it. I have read a few comment asking for a sequal to this book. I will loved to do that as well. Just know that this is not the last you have seen from me! Thank you again! Mrs. Smith UPDATE: The Sequal has been signed!!! The name of the book is called Emerald Eyed Luna: Grant's Revenge. I just signed it and if it isn't posted right now, you should see it in the next day or so. I found it on my laptop but not my mobile device as of right now but it will be available ASAP! Thank you!
A few days have gone by and it is time to lay our loved ones to rest. I had decided that I will get everything done in one day so after the funerals, we will be doing the trials as well. If I am going to get emotionally exhausted, might as well do it all in one day. I am not sure I will ever be okay with funerals and death but it is part of my job and my life now so I should probably embrace it. I was packing what I needed to take home. After the funeral and trial, we will be returning home to figure out how the pack will run. The palace is making great progress so in a few months, it should feel like a home for me. We haven’t told anyone about our pregnancy but I think after the trial, I will say a speech and let everyone know. Wyatt has been itching to tell people. I just chuckle every time he rubs my belly and nags me about it. I heard the bedroom door open and looked over to see Wyatt came back from seeing everything was done correctly. The funeral will be on the
Wyatt and I walked hand in hand back toward the packhouse. Neither one of us said a word, just walked with our army behind us. I let all the emotions swarm around me as I let what just happened sink in. The pitch black of the night mirrored our feelings as a whole. Lives were lost tonight and the mastermind behind everything was finally exposed and eliminated. Turns out, there was an abandoned building about half of a mile into the woods. As we walked back, the forest was silent. The power radiating off of Wyatt and myself was suffocating to those in our path. We were hurt, broken hearted and tired. Grant took so much from both of us in different forms. Reed walked right behind us, carrying an unconscious Kelly like she was the most precious package. There are still so many things to address now but the main feeling of doom has finally left me. Tonight, I am going to mourn my losses but tomorrow we will look ahead at a brighter future. As the packhouse came into view
I just can’t believe it. I just can’t. Why Brooke, why? Staring at them laying on the floor, tears ran down my cheeks. I couldn’t give Kelly up. She was carrying a baby and already had head trauma. I don’t understand any of this. I laid Kelly down but still in my protective shield. Checking her head, I saw the bleeding had stopped but she was pale. I focused all my attention to the baby to see if I could feel him or her. I heard a small heartbeat and a hint of an emotion. Calmness? I couldn’t be sure but I felt the baby. I knew instantly it was a boy as well but I will keep that information to myself. Satisfied she was going to be okay, I stood up and started looking around. It was the basic set up from the room I was tortured but I feel like we didn’t walk that far so we can’t be terribly far from the packhouse. ‘Wyatt is coming, he said to just hold on a little longer.’ Raven assured me ‘Why Grant?’ I asked her just completely confused. ‘Did you know?’ ‘Som
“Ladies and gentlemen! It gives me great pleasure to present to you, your new King and Queen!” Theresa announced. As soon as the words were out of her mouth, a gun went off and I felt it coming straight for my heart. It was like the world slowed down and everything was in slow motion. Wyatt leaped in front of me, trying to shield me from the attack but I had my eyes locked on the bullet that was headed straight for me. The room was filled with shocked and scared expressions but my focus was the bullet. As it inched closer, I felt this internal need to protect my baby. The only problem was, I didn’t know how. I felt an explosive energy leave my body and surround Wyatt and myself. It had hues of green and silver swimming around the sphere that surrounded us. The bullet hit the sphere and simply fell to the ground. My baby produced a force shield that protected his dad and mom. I knew this was not me doing it but it was the baby protecting us. Just how powerful
“Nina! It is time!” Autumn called from behind me. I was standing in front of a long mirror, trying to recognize myself. My hair was flawless pulled to the side and braided. Loose curly strands of hair framed my face and neck. The makeup was light and elegant with a little more dramatic eyeliner. Nude covered my lips, fingertips and toes. The shoes matched my jewelry perfectly. The girls had placed a shimmering lotion on my arms, chest and back making me slightly sparkly when the light hits my skin. The dress fit my perfectly and was the right balance of my personality and what a queen should look like. The only thing to make this better was if my mother was here. “Oh yeah, I am!” I said giving myself one last look. This is it, it’s time! I turned and saw Autumn with a smile on her face and a tear in her eye. “You are so beautiful! I know your mother would have been proud of you. Thank you for letting me make these things special for you. It is truly an honor.” Autumn
Today was the day! Today represents change that is about to come to all. A new beginning! I laid in bed, trying not to make a movement or sound to alert Wyatt that I was awake. I needed a few minutes to myself to wrap my head around everything. We have fought so hard to get to this day and now it doesn’t seem real. I am not happy about the branding but it guess it is what it is. Wyatt was PISSED off. I felt his anger through the bond. I am sure there will be a lot of things about this job that will upset him but I feel has long as I have my support system, I will be able to handle anything. The only thing I am worried about is the guest list. I assume they needed to invite all the Alphas and Lunas. I know they had to invite Damian and Holly but surely, they wouldn’t show… or anyone else that may not like me? Samantha really isn’t much of a threat so I can’t say I am that worried about her. If she even had the balls to show up here, I will handle her just fine. “I kno
“Let’s wait and see what happens. Right now, all we have is circumstantial at best. I want to actually catch them in the act.” I said as I sipped on my whiskey “How will we do that?” Reed asked. He had downed his second drink and was already on a third. “The big finale has still yet to happen. I can feel it, something big is still going to happen.” I said in an ominous voice. “How long have you known?” Wyatt said with a hint of annoyance “First off, the feelings I get did not go away when we got Devin and them all. Second, it’s not like I have been waiting a week to tell you. A lot has been going on. Third, you never asked either. However, I can just feel like something is going to happen and this person is going to make their move. If it is Zach, I don’t see what he would get out of it. Even if he kills me, he is not the right bloodline to take over. Maybe he wants to kill Wyatt and myself so he would have been Alpha, and get the money?” I said think
Walking in, I saw two men and a woman standing off to the right laughing together. One was shorter, grey hair, full beard and looked to be around 65. The second man was taller, around 6 foot, brown hair with grey peppered in there and wrinkles covering his face. He looked to be older, around 70 years old. The woman was stunning with her bleach blonde hair, average height and build with hints of wrinkles liner her forehead. They all turned to look at us when we entered the room “Oh my! You are so beautiful! My name is Theresa! This is Ed and Harry. We are so pleased to finally meet you!” Theresa said as she rushed over and gave me a hug. I was so stunned; I didn’t react at first but I quickly got my wits about me and gently hugged her back. “It is very nice to meet you all!” I said politely “Come child, no reason to be so formal! We like a relaxed atmosphere.” Said Ed, he was the older looking guy. “This is my mate, Wyatt. Kelly is her sister and her m