Emily’s POV
As happy as I was for Hannah, I did not want to spend the rest of the night alone. I could also tell her mate was not from our pack, and I wasn’t looking forward to my one true friend leaving. I took a deep breath and went to turn towards my favorite bench in a secluded part of the garden, when I was suddenly hit with the most wondrous scent of espresso and ocean. Kyra jumped in my mind and shouted, ‘Mate!’ I turned towards the scent and locked eyes with the most handsome man I’ve ever seen. His blue eyes were so mesmerizing I felt that I could stare into them for an eternity. I was imagining how it would feel to run my fingers through his cinnamon colored hair when Kyra interrupted my thoughts. ‘Walk over to him and he’ll probably let you find out how a lot of things feel.’ We walked towards each other and as he approached me, his eyes were wide and he seemed to have also lost his voice. I managed to stutter out my name. I’ve never in my life stuttered so what the hell was that about? He replied that his name is Easton, and I must have made a face when he said it was nice to finally meet me, because he quickly added that he didn’t think he’d ever find his mate. I was shocked I wasn’t the only one to think that. Easton pointed to Hannah and her newly found mate and asked if she was a friend of mine. Well I assumed he meant her. I was happy to learn that Hannah’s mate is Easton’s best friend. At least I’ll have a friend wherever we end up. Kyra purrs in my mind when Easton suggests going for a walk, and I’m more than happy to oblige when he adds that I should lead the way. I take his hand and I feel glorious sparks shoot from my fingertips up to my shoulders. I definitely wasn’t expecting them to be that strong, despite everything I’ve heard. I ask Easton what pack he’s from and he replies with Silver Springs. I begin to feel a glimmer of hope at the thought of finally leaving Blue Moon before the name fully hits me. I instantly recognize the name and I feel my face fall as I quickly put two and two together and realize he is the future Alpha of Silver Springs. Easton isn’t a very common name, and I’m familiar with the names of ranked wolves in most of the Southeastern packs, even though I haven’t met half of them. Easton quickly tries to reassure me that I don’t need to worry about being his Luna, but that’s not the reason behind my concern. Kyra also butts in, ‘You’re the oldest and strongest child of your parents. Of course we deserve to mated to the future Alpha of one the largest packs.’ I link my arm through his and continue to lead us to my favorite bench as I tell him I’m more concerned about my parents’ reaction to him. They have always expected me to be mated to an unranked wolf, even though they never explicitly said that. I can tell by how they treat me as a nanny or housekeeper. We sit on the bench and I tell Easton I’m Alpha Adam’s oldest daughter. I realize I was fiddling with my hands in my lap when Easton grabs my hands and sends sparks all over my fingers and arms. I turn to face him, and I’m drowning in his blue eyes when he speaks. “Why would the Alpha and Luna expect their oldest daughter to be mated to an unranked wolf?” I let out a small sigh as I reply, “They have always treated me more like a nanny and housekeeper than a daughter. If my brothers end up mated to an Alpha’s only child and taking over that pack, they’ve already named my younger sister and her mate as their heirs.” Easton gently places one hand on my cheek, and my heart flutters at his closeness. “Your parents are fools to not see how truly wonderful their daughter is. You were smiling almost as brightly as your friend when she found her mate.” His words make my entire body tingle, and I can’t help but think of how I want to be closer to him right now. It’s almost as if he read my mind, because he starts to lean forward until his soft lips are on mine. I gasp with surprise, and then lean into his warm kiss as I move my hand to the back of his neck. His slow, sensual kiss is probably the best thing I have experienced in my life, and before I know it he’s pulling me sideways into his lap. We’re wrapped around each other as I deepen the kiss and I inadvertently moan as my body explodes with tingles and sparks. I suddenly feel the bulge in his pants, and I want nothing more than to let him take me right here. I’ve been saving myself for him after all. I hear the snap of a twig and it brings me back to reality. I lean back and look at Easton, but I feel kinda empty. “We should probably head back.” I breathe out. I have no idea how long we’ve been here. “Yeah, we probably should.” He replies with a sigh. We stand to go back, and out of my peripheral vision I see Easton discreetly adjust himself and I can’t help but smirk. Kyra is prancing in the back of mind and seems quite pleased with that fact.Easton POV I felt like I’d lived an entire lifetime in the past three days. I could only imagine how Emily felt. I didn’t know anyone in the pack was part Fae, so it was a shock to learn Kent’s mate Michelle was. When Michelle agreed to speak with us upstairs, I thought we would just be discussing simple Fae abilities and maybe how Emily could use them. I definitely was not expecting Michelle’s grandmother to literally pop in and drop the answers to Emily’s questions right into our laps. I sat quietly while Aisling and Emily spoke, trying to take everything in and wrap my head around it. When Aisling said Emily’s mother was the Fae princess it explained why Emily had such a powerful aura and Alpha command. ‘So she’s technically a princess, too.’ Dallas preened. ‘I guess.’ I replied. ‘Definitely explains why she’s stronger than her dad.’ My heart clenched when Aisling said she would take Emily to the Fae kingdom, but I was quickly relieved when she added that she would t
Emily POV “The entire Fae Kingdom?” I questioned. “Yes, dear. Your mother was the princess.” I blinked a few times as the words registered. I downed the rest of my drink before slowly standing and walking to refill my glass. If my mother was the princess, what does that make me? Surely they don’t expect me to rule the kingdom one day. I suppose that could also explain why Alpha commands don’t work on me and why I’m stronger than my dad. Everyone in the office quietly watched me as I walked back to the couch and sat down. “Who in their right mind marks some mediocre she-wolf when they’re already mated to a freaking PRINCESS?” I half-shouted to no-one in particular. I then remembered Easton saying he bet it was a love potion Katherine used. I turned to look him.
Emily POV We walked into my office and I walked straight to the bar. “Coffee or cocktail?” I offered. “An Old-Fashioned for us, please.” Kent replied. Easton had followed me to the bar and instructed me to sit while he made the four of us drinks. I went to sit on the couch and motioned to the chairs to instruct Kent and Michelle to sit as well. When we were all sitting, I took a deep breath as I contemplated where to begin. Easton gently nudged me. I took a large gulp of my drink before starting. “So, this information is confidential. Can y’all assure me you won’t discuss this outside of this room?” I asked. “You have our word. It remains between the four of us.” Michelle stated sincerely. “After we mated, I learned that Katherine is not my biological moth
Emily POV Michelle was the opposite of most of the she-wolves I had met in Silver Springs, or ever, really. It was apparent that she had a no nonsense attitude and I was a bit taken aback at her grave demeanor. I felt an instant connection with Michelle for some strange reason. She didn’t seem to be overly friendly or over talkative, but I could sense something in her that seemed to tie us together. My wolf could sense it as well. ‘I don’t know what it is but it’s intriguing.’ Kyra mumbled to me. I was surprised to learn she was originally from the Conecuh Forest pack. Everyone I had met from that pack was usually playful and unserious. Like Jake without the arrogance and douchery. I told her I was originally from Blue Moon, and she looked at me quizzically for a brief moment and asked, “Who are your parents?” Hannah sensed my hesitancy and blurted, “She’s Alpha Adam’s oldest daughter.” “Well, I’ve always doubted the rumors about you, and after meeting you I’m glad I
Emily POV Easton chuckled and slowly slid out of me. “It’s definitely my new favorite pastime.” He started to move away from me, and confusion washed over me until he reassured me with a light kiss on my forehead. “I need to throw the condom in the trash.” I hummed at his statement as he walked off. My eyes started to flutter closed, and I felt Easton slip back on the couch beside me and pull me close in his arms right before I drifted off to sleep. I woke up when the urge to use the bathroom hit me. I was cuddled close against Easton, and was thinking of a way to get up without waking up. I finally decided there wasn’t a way to do so since we had fallen asleep on the couch and I was between him and the back cushions. I tried to sit up, but he tightened his grip around my waist and mumbled something in his sleep. “Babe.” I whispered. I moved one hand to his cheek. He hummed in response and his eyes fluttered briefly. “I need to get up.” I said. He opened his eyes and loc
Emily POV I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t for Easton to kiss the mark on my neck and ask, “Do you like this?” He continued to lick at the mark and kiss it and I couldn’t stop the small moan that escaped me as he did. “I more than like it.” I whispered. I slid my hands underneath his shirt to lightly stroke his back. His hands cupped my ass and I knew how I wanted to spend the time before dinner. He pulled his head from my neck and our lips met instantly. It didn’t take long for Easton to lift me, and I wrapped my legs around him. I grabbed the bottom of his shirt and pulled it up. He pulled his lips from mine just long enough for me to pull his shirt over his head. I was glad he’d decided to wear a polo shirt instead of a button up. Easton had walked us to the couch, and he sat down with me in his lap. I leaned back and pulled my own shirt off. His eyes darkened as he looked at me. He reached around to unhook my bra, and I let it fall. His mouth went to o