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The Fated Mates Twenty Six
Three weeks pass, and Avery is still in the Lancaster pack.She extended her stay, much to York's surprise and secret delight.Avery likes this pack, and she hasn't felt as terrible as usual since she arrived.She hasn't had any bad days, and she's actually busy here. It isn't just paperwork and phone calls here; she actually has a purpose.She trains the teenagers every day, except Thursdays, when she goes to the beach, and all of them have improved, much to her shock and delight.She has something to do, and she isn't prepared to go back to sitting in an office all day.This weekend, she's supposed to go home. There's a conference for some of the Alphas, and York is supposed to be there, as well as Roman.Avery hasn't said anything yet, but her brother is operating under the assumption she'll be going home with him on Sunday evening.Tying up her hair for her training session, she bites her lip, putting on a little tinted lip balm and filling in her brows.Alpha Roman was supposed t
The Fated Mates Twenty Seven
By the time they begin the drive to the airport, Avery feels like she's been dragged through a bush backwards.Once she finished training the teenagers, who were all rather upset and anxious about their Alpha being hurt, she had to go and pack a bag for Roman, as Ryan informed her he hadn't yet packed.Carolyn laughed at her the whole walk to Roman's room.While she packed a bag for him, Roman had been semi-conscious and found everything hilarious, including her looking horrified after finding some lacy unmentionables in his bedside table.As she slumped in the backseat of the seven-seater SUV, Avery is exhausted and can't wait to go to sleep that night."Silly donkey," Roman mutters, his head rolling to the other side as the car goes over a speedbump.Avery stares at him, as do all of the guards in the vehicle, who look like they're questioning their choices right about now."What the fuck?" She murmurs, before going back to her phone and continuing to text her brother, who's filling
The Fated Mates Twenty Eight
The Connors pack is a very traditional one; few, if any, women hold important roles in this area, and that enrages Avery.She has refused to speak with Alpha Connors, the new or old one, in the past based on her values, and nobody argued with her over it.She never had a face to put to the former Alpha of this pack before, so at least something came out of that awkward encounter.They arrive at the packhouse, where rooms have been prepared for them to stay in.As soon as the door swings open, they are shown a woman who has her head down, staring at the ground as she greets them.Even Roman looks horrified, as he stares at the former Alpha Connors.The same woman, in a long, conservative black dress leads them up the stairs in utter silence, not even checking their names."Unfortunately, due to rumours that the Alpha Lancaster was coming with his mate, a single room was arranged for the two of you to share," the woman murmurs, "it will take us a while to organise a separate one, so we
The Fated Mates Twenty Nine
The conference is boring, like they all are.Avery is shocked by the amount of packs present, as she had expected this to be a small meeting with just a few packs.The majority of the packs in the country are there, which makes for some mildly awkward conversations when Avery has to greet some of the men she's slept with.She gets a dirty look or two off some of the Lunas, but she brushes it off with ease, not particularly caring about their opinion of her. If they don't like the fact she slept with their mates - before they had been mated and marked - they had better be blaming their males just as much as they blame her.The packs are seated in alphabetical order at round tables, and Avery is tugged away with Roman to his spot, much to York's delight.There could only be two representatives per pack, usually the Alpha and his Luna, but since York was unmated and Avery hadn't been present, he had brought his father.Hence, Avery was exiled to the Lancaster table.Her presence drew som
The Fated Mates Thirty
After 'the incident', as everybody called it for the rest of the day, the conference went relatively well.The Council drafted a plan, and rogue attacks were discussed in detail."Myself and Deputy Alpha Wilcott of Rapid Rock were travelling to my pack a month ago and were ambushed by rogues in Alpha Michaels' pack lands. We still are unsure if it was a planned attack, or if it was one of convenience, but we believe they may have set up camp where the coven previously roosted," Roman announces when it's his go, and Avery nods grimly."Thank you, Alpha Lancaster. Alpha Michaels, have you found any evidence of this?" One of the older Council members asks, looking at the fat man at the table next to them."Yes, we found humans. Well, we found their bodies. They were used as blood banks, it seems like, rather than used with the intention of being turned. So we believe there may be vampires involved too," the man nods, and a groan goes around the room, everybody slumping backwards into the
The Fated Mates Thirty One
"Shit," Avery mumbles, stumbling through the hallway as she holds onto the wall."Bye!" Meredith calls, before she falls back into her room, eyes half-closed and looking thoroughly out of it.Avery closes her eyes for a minute, and leans against the wall, blinking hard when she starts walking again."Almost there!" She nods and wanders down the hall to where she thinks her room might be.I'm not so sure about that, Sonya butts in, taking the reigns a little, and beginning to steer her in the opposite direction of where she was going."Thank you," Avery giggles out loud, drawing a weird look from a couple who are strolling down the hall. A door opens near her, and she spots Roman in his glasses."Ave?" He groans, taking in her very drunk figure."Mhmm," she beams, stumbling over to him and cuddling him tightly."Hello there," he chuckles, rubbing her back ruefully."I could have come and gotten you from her room, you didn't have to wander around trying to find it yourself," he adds, w
The Fated Mates Thirty Two
After slathering on a layer of concealer, Avery examines herself in the mirror."That's as good as it'll get," she mutters, and glances at her phone, noticing a text from York."Ugh," she mutters, glancing at the bathroom door, and rolling her eyes before she hops into a sky blue silk slip dress.Leaving her hair down in its waves from the day before, she adds a small pair of stud earrings into her lobes, and two rings in her second and third piercings.Popping her heels on, she grabs her purse, loading it with anything she could need for the day.Sonya growls as she comes back to life, the pain in Avery's head gone.Thank you, Avery chirps, grabbing a dark grey blazer to throw over her dress if she gets chilly.I hope you fall down a flight of stairs. Actually, I hope you don't, because I'll have to fix that too, Sonya grumbles, going back to ignoring Avery."Roman, I'm going down for breakfast," Avery shouts, before she stomps out of the room, keeping her ears sharp for any noise fr
The Fated Mates Thirty Three
Avery is half asleep, but in her defence, so is Lilith.The two women are leaning against each other, their heads resting on one another'."Have you ever seen your one so peaceful?" Roman asks in amusement, shaking his head at Avery as he pulls out his laptop and gets ready for the second half of the conference to begin."She's gorgeous," Zephyr sighs dreamily, holding Lilith's hand loosely."Are you happy?" Roman quietly questions, his eyes not leaving Avery's face."Happier than I've ever been in my life," Zephyr whispers, leaning in and kissing Lilith.Lilith jolts awake and slaps Zephyr across the face.Her jolting awake makes Avery bolt up, and now both women are alert and looking very pissed off."What the hell?" Avery groans, sitting back down and rubbing her face.She remembers she has makeup on, and then whips her hands away from her face, cursing everyone and everything she's ever known."Why did you do that?" Lilith whines, looking miserable."He was trying to be cute," Rom
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The Fated Mates Eighty Seven
In the years that follow, Avery and Roman's love story continues to unfold with its share of ups and downs, but their unwavering commitment to each other remains unchanged. They face new challenges as their children grow older and navigate their own paths in life.Hallie, now a teenager, inherits her parents' strong leadership qualities and shows a natural inclination towards diplomacy and problem-solving. She becomes actively involved in pack affairs, working alongside Avery and Roman to create a more inclusive and harmonious community. Hallie's compassion and sense of justice inspire those around her, earning her the respect and admiration of both pack members and neighboring packs.Parker, on the other hand, discovers a deep love for music and art. His creative spirit flourishes as he explores various forms of artistic expression, capturing the hearts of many with his talent. Avery and Roman wholeheartedly support his passion, enrolling him in music lessons and art classes to nurtu
The Fated Mates Eighty Six
As the years pass, the family's story weaves itself into the fabric of their community. They become known not just for their individual accomplishments but for their collective impact on the world around them.Milo's veterinary clinic grows into a sanctuary for animals in need, providing care and rehabilitation for injured and abandoned creatures. His dedication to their well-being inspires others to foster empathy and compassion for all living beings.Hallie's art transcends the boundaries of galleries, adorning public spaces with colorful murals that uplift and unite communities. Her work becomes a catalyst for conversations about social justice and environmental stewardship, reminding people of the interconnectedness of all living things.Parker's research and advocacy work on marine conservation gain global recognition. He becomes a leading voice in the fight against pollution and habitat destruction, working tirelessly to protect fragile ecosystems and raise awareness about the i
The Fated Mates Eighty five
Roman stammers, caught off guard by Milo's question. "Well, uh... I suppose it could be," he mumbles, rubbing the back of his neck nervously.Avery's laughter fills the room, and she walks over to Roman, placing a gentle hand on his arm. "Milo, sweetheart, your dad and I have already made a commitment to each other. But finding this ring again just reminds us of the importance of our bond," she explains, giving Roman an affectionate smile.Milo rolls his eyes playfully. "I know you guys are already together, but still, proposing with a ring that got thrown into a lake? That's pretty cool," he says, grinning mischievously.Roman chuckles, relieved that Milo isn't disappointed by his response. "Well, I can't argue with that," he says, pulling Milo into a playful headlock. "You're a smart kid, you know that?"As they engage in their playful banter, Hallie tugs at Avery's hand, looking up at her with wide eyes. "Mommy, does that mean you and Daddy are gonna get married again?"Avery's hea
The Fated Mates Eighty Four
"Mom, what's this?" Milo asks, his hands flying through Avery's old wooden jewellery box.The nine-year-old is excitable and energetic, and Avery is half asleep still."What's what?" She asks, covering her yawn with her hand while she leans in the doorway.Roman can hear the two of them from the bed and inwardly groans.If Milo is awake, that means four-year-old Hallie and one-year-old Parker are going to follow soon."This circle," he says innocently, pulling a small metal ring out of the box."That's a ring, sweetheart," Avery explains, walking over to where he stands.She wraps an arm around him, pulling him to her and kissing his temple."You don't wear rings," Milo frowns, his nose scrunching up when Avery kisses his head."I found that when I stayed at dad's pack, literally years ago," Avery realises, gently prying the old ring out of Milo's hand and examining it.Some of the original chain is still attached, but it's mostly broken off, which she understands is almost definitely
The Fated Mates Eighty three
"I can't do all of the work," Avery snaps, snatching the boiling pot off the stove and switching it off."Hallie, honey, hands away from the hot stuff," Avery strains to sound sweet, giving her daughter a small smile."Sorry, mommy," Hallie mumbles, the tiny child wandering back over to the kitchen table."I'm not asking you to do all of the work," Roman retorts, manoeuvring around their child to get over to Avery."I came home from a weekend-long Council meeting to the house looking like a junkyard. Which had been set on fire," she reminds him, her eyes flashing irritably as she mixes her homemade vegetable sauce."What did you expect to come home to? We have a three-year-old," he reminds her, equally annoyed and snappy.Hallie watches the two of them with wide eyes, swinging her legs from the high stool she managed to clamber onto."I am three months pregnant, working two full-time jobs, and raising our daughter basically by myself. I cannot do this," Avery snarls, slamming the pot
The Fated Mates Eighty Two
Her left hand rests on her bump as she brushes through her hair with her right, exhaustion apparent on her face as she fixes herself for her meetings.Putting the brush down onto the dressing table, she slowly hauls herself up from her stool, wincing as her back aches at the sudden movement.Roman can hear movement from where he is in the bathroom, and he quickly hurries out, his eyes widening as he spots his very pregnant mate moving around."Ave, I told you to call me!" He scolds, and she scowls at him, slapping his hand off her arm."I'm not an invalid, I'm just pregnant," she scoffs, waddling around the room to find a hat."Yes, very pregnant," he reminds her with a frown, grabbing a tan wool hat for her.It matches the only coat she wants to wear nowadays, so he figures that she can't be too upset at his pairing of the two.She stares at it for a moment, taking it off him gently and cramming it onto her head roughly, glancing at the time."I can drive you if you give me two minut
The Fated Mates Eighty One
It feels like everyone Avery has ever known is staring up at her intently.She can feel sweat building up on the back of her neck, and she tugs gently at the silk scarf hanging around her neck as she glances up at Roman."You're probably wondering why we called this pack meeting," Roman begins, and looks down at Avery.He raises an eyebrow at her.Are you going to continue, or do I have to keep talking?, he asks urgently, and Avery has to hold back a smile.She likes knowing that he's just as nervous as she is, because he doesn't usually express much emotion, especially in front of either of their packs.Both packs together?Forget it.I might faint if I try to talk, she responds, and she isn't lying.Sonya has gone radio silent out of absolute fear, and Avery herself feels ridiculously light-headed.You can face down packs of rogues and vampires, but a speech makes you crap yourself? Really?, Avery grumbles to a slightly miffed Sonya.Those rogues aren't expecting me to make a speech
The Fated Mates Eighty
She lays the white plastic down on the counter, brushing the strand of hair that fell into her face away from her eyes."They're all positive," she murmurs, looking over her shoulder to a very pale Roman."I think I'm going to be sick," he whispers, sinking down against the cupboards."Don't lean against the wood, you'll get blood on it," she snaps, washing her hands in the kitchen sink.He absentmindedly reaches around to his back and begins unclipping his chest plate, staring at the pregnancy tests on the kitchen island.Avery slaps his hands away and unclips his armour for him, gritting her teeth."Stupid," she growls, and he looks up in alarm, raising his eyebrows in confusion."What did I do?" He asks, slowly hauling himself up from the ground."Not you, me," she sighs, shaking her head miserably."What are you talking about, you crazy girl?" He furrows his brows, wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pulling her towards him gently."I've constantly been shifting, and I just foug
The Fated Mates Seventy Nine (IV)
"Yeah, I did, I'm not being responsible for getting them all back to their rooms later," she chuckles, glancing out the window."Do you know how many people are going home tonight?" Roman calls from the bathroom, turning the water back on."I think a few Alphas are, but I'm not sure," she responds, laying the makeup she's using for the dinner dance out on the dresser."Oh, I thought everyone would stay for the dinner," he shouts, and she nods to herself."Some of the Alphas are really annoyed that they didn't rank too well, I'd say they're running home with their tails tucked between their legs," she sighs, and she reaches into her suitcase to find her hair products.Do you want to join me in here?, Roman links her, and Avery raises her eyebrows, trying not to laugh.No thanks, I don't want to get my hair wet, she snorts, quickly replying to some of the emails while she waits for him to get out of the shower.As soon as he opens the bathroom door, she breezes by him, clutching towels
