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FINLEY POV I jump up as soon as the doorknob jiggles. I have been waiting for three hours. I knew Lewis and Claire would probably be a while, but I had no idea it would be early morning before he got back home. He walks in looking proud and smelling of Claire. His mate match seems to be a good one and I am truly happy for him. He is a good male and he deserves a good partner. "Hey man, we need to talk," I say quickly and his smile drops off his face as he looks me over. "What's wrong," he asks and I shake my head a little. I said that way too forcefully. After everything that has happened to the pack I probably sent his blood pressure up by saying it like that. "I am probably freaking out more than I should about this, but I wasn't prepared for it... Claire and Ann know about shifters," I say and he looks surprised before taking a seat in one of our oversized chairs. "How do you know," he asks and I follow his lead and sit back down. Calmer feelings begin to course thr
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ANN POV"Well, in a nutshell, the hospital told us that there are beings known as shifters around this area. They told us shifters have heightened senses and the ability to shift into animal form. They said you tend to heal quickly and are healthier than most humans, but occasionally, you do require medical attention. They asked for us to treat you just like any typical human and keep our mouths closed. That wasn't the vocabulary used of course, but I am paraphrasing. Grab those bowls please," I say as I set Claire's cheese grater down on the counter. I begin to stir the noodles to hide the fact my hands are shaking a little. He silently moves to grab the bowls from next to the sink and I manage to take a deep breath to try and calm down. When he places the bowls on the counter next to the noodles, I keep my eyes on the food and sprinkle my favorite herbs over the top. He watches my face the whole time I do that and I try to act like my heart isn't racing.When Claire and I signed t
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FINLEY POV I greedily slurp another forkful of pasta. This stuff is amazing. If I didn't watch how simple it was to make I would think Ann was a trained chef, not a nurse. "This is so good," I groan while spinning another bit onto my fork. Ann lets out a little laugh before nodding. "I saw a TikTok video where the person made this recipe. They used a lot more cheese and had homemade pasta, but my version is okay too... Claire and I try to take turns cooking when we have food in the house. We both use videos to help us since we aren't great cooks," she explains and I shake my head. "Keep doing what you are doing because this is amazing," I say as I scrap my plate clean. She chuckles again, but only slightly, and takes another bite. I watch her while picking up my glass of water. She has seemed rather subdued since we sat down at the table. At first, I thought it was because she was still embarrassed, but as we have eaten and talked, I can see an emotion in her eyes I don't
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ANN POV (3 weeks later) I slide my hand into Finley's as love practically spills over in my chest. Watching my best friend say, "I do," to her mate has made me feel so lovey-dovey I don't think I have ever been happier. Fin smiles before bringing our hands to his lips and kissing the back of my hand. We share a look of happiness before we turn our attention back to Lewis and Claire. They look so perfect together as they spin around on the makeshift dance floor. In fact, everything about their little backyard ceremony has been perfect. From Claire's dress to Lewis's speech. When she first told me they were going to do a small backyard wedding I thought they were moving too fast, but then I thought about my relationship with Finley and how fast we have moved. Then I got sad because she would be moving into the Gray mansion, and I would be left in our small house by myself, missing her companionship, but those feelings passed quickly as well. My best friend has found her one true
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FINLEY POV Dan smiles a little as he moves his son to his other side and I am once again reminded how much things have changed since Sam came into our lives. All the new lives and mates. The Gray pack seem stagnant before Stanley found Samantha in Florida. "So, what's your plan," Dan asks without taking his eyes off his son. "I don't know what you are referring to," I ask refocusing on the side of his face. "With Ann. Do you plan to mate her," Dan asks as he finally looks away from Andrew. His blue eyes drill into me and I feel as if he is giving me an x-ray. Dad gets the same way when he is looking to dissect every word spoken to him, but I don't have anything to hide. Dan doesn't need to act like this is an interrogation. Things with Ann have been going wonderful. She makes me laugh and I want to be around her all the time. She keeps the bad thoughts and feelings away. I have chosen her as my second chance and things are progressing nicely. "I plan to eventually claim her
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DARCY POV "If you had never met him do you think you would have wanted me,"... that question has consumed my thoughts for months.I wanted to apologize to him. I wanted to tell him how much I wanted him as well as Killian. But I couldn't explain why I wanted Killian more. Instead, I was only able to confirm that I desired Finley too. I answered him as honestly as I could. If I had never met Killian I would have been Finley's the second I met him, but I had fallen in love years ago with my best friend and partner. I had chosen who I wanted to be with. I couldn't just make my love for Killian go away when I met Finley... Not like my mom did when she met her mate... Not like Killian did when he met his... Maybe the love others have for me just isn't that strong. Maybe I am not loveable...My depressive thoughts make the pain in my chest build once more and I quickly shut them down. If I fall down the pit of despair I won't be able to do what I came here to do. I won't be able to protec
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FINLEY POV Terror rips through my body and my feelings about seeing Darcy disappear as I look down at the beautiful woman clutching my arm. So many dangers have threatened our family over the past two years and now a threat is coming when I have a vulnerable female to protect. How do I guarantee her safety? She can't heal like us and she can't protect herself. If anything happens to her... I pull Ann against my chest and wrap my arms around her. Her scent and strong heartbeat push away Darcy's smell completely and calm my fear. I will keep Ann close to me until this threat is eliminated. I won't allow her to be harmed. She is my savior. Losing Ann would be the end of me. "Alright. Everyone calm down. We have security measures in place for this," Dan says and I turn my head so I can look at my big brother. "We have the bunkers and multiple cameras around the property. Carmen, nanny duties are suspended. We need you in a safe place at all times. Claire and Ann you will also nee
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FINLEY POV The gentle neighs from the horses around me filter through my sensitive ears as my brain continues to drift through thought. Food, water and reproduction, those are the only things wild animals care about. The horses we tend to and the cattle we raise have no drama in their lives. They live every day as if it were their last. They learn from their pasts, but they do not dwell on their futures. They do not plan. Their lives are lived day by day. If only I could shut that part of my brain off too. If only I couldn't dream or wish about the things I want for tomorrow. If only I were a wolf all the time. "Fin? You in here man," Lewis calls and my head snaps in the direction of the tack room door.I don't know how long I have been standing in front of the manure shovels and wheelbarrels, but it must have been a while for Lewis to come looking for me."Yeah, just putting up," I say in an easy going tone to bypass any suspension about why it's taking me so long to come inside
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FINLEY POV Terror rips through my body and my feelings about seeing Darcy disappear as I look down at the beautiful woman clutching my arm. So many dangers have threatened our family over the past two years and now a threat is coming when I have a vulnerable female to protect. How do I guarantee her safety? She can't heal like us and she can't protect herself. If anything happens to her... I pull Ann against my chest and wrap my arms around her. Her scent and strong heartbeat push away Darcy's smell completely and calm my fear. I will keep Ann close to me until this threat is eliminated. I won't allow her to be harmed. She is my savior. Losing Ann would be the end of me. "Alright. Everyone calm down. We have security measures in place for this," Dan says and I turn my head so I can look at my big brother. "We have the bunkers and multiple cameras around the property. Carmen, nanny duties are suspended. We need you in a safe place at all times. Claire and Ann you will also nee
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DARCY POV "If you had never met him do you think you would have wanted me,"... that question has consumed my thoughts for months.I wanted to apologize to him. I wanted to tell him how much I wanted him as well as Killian. But I couldn't explain why I wanted Killian more. Instead, I was only able to confirm that I desired Finley too. I answered him as honestly as I could. If I had never met Killian I would have been Finley's the second I met him, but I had fallen in love years ago with my best friend and partner. I had chosen who I wanted to be with. I couldn't just make my love for Killian go away when I met Finley... Not like my mom did when she met her mate... Not like Killian did when he met his... Maybe the love others have for me just isn't that strong. Maybe I am not loveable...My depressive thoughts make the pain in my chest build once more and I quickly shut them down. If I fall down the pit of despair I won't be able to do what I came here to do. I won't be able to protec
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FINLEY POV Dan smiles a little as he moves his son to his other side and I am once again reminded how much things have changed since Sam came into our lives. All the new lives and mates. The Gray pack seem stagnant before Stanley found Samantha in Florida. "So, what's your plan," Dan asks without taking his eyes off his son. "I don't know what you are referring to," I ask refocusing on the side of his face. "With Ann. Do you plan to mate her," Dan asks as he finally looks away from Andrew. His blue eyes drill into me and I feel as if he is giving me an x-ray. Dad gets the same way when he is looking to dissect every word spoken to him, but I don't have anything to hide. Dan doesn't need to act like this is an interrogation. Things with Ann have been going wonderful. She makes me laugh and I want to be around her all the time. She keeps the bad thoughts and feelings away. I have chosen her as my second chance and things are progressing nicely. "I plan to eventually claim her
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ANN POV (3 weeks later) I slide my hand into Finley's as love practically spills over in my chest. Watching my best friend say, "I do," to her mate has made me feel so lovey-dovey I don't think I have ever been happier. Fin smiles before bringing our hands to his lips and kissing the back of my hand. We share a look of happiness before we turn our attention back to Lewis and Claire. They look so perfect together as they spin around on the makeshift dance floor. In fact, everything about their little backyard ceremony has been perfect. From Claire's dress to Lewis's speech. When she first told me they were going to do a small backyard wedding I thought they were moving too fast, but then I thought about my relationship with Finley and how fast we have moved. Then I got sad because she would be moving into the Gray mansion, and I would be left in our small house by myself, missing her companionship, but those feelings passed quickly as well. My best friend has found her one true
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FINLEY POV I greedily slurp another forkful of pasta. This stuff is amazing. If I didn't watch how simple it was to make I would think Ann was a trained chef, not a nurse. "This is so good," I groan while spinning another bit onto my fork. Ann lets out a little laugh before nodding. "I saw a TikTok video where the person made this recipe. They used a lot more cheese and had homemade pasta, but my version is okay too... Claire and I try to take turns cooking when we have food in the house. We both use videos to help us since we aren't great cooks," she explains and I shake my head. "Keep doing what you are doing because this is amazing," I say as I scrap my plate clean. She chuckles again, but only slightly, and takes another bite. I watch her while picking up my glass of water. She has seemed rather subdued since we sat down at the table. At first, I thought it was because she was still embarrassed, but as we have eaten and talked, I can see an emotion in her eyes I don't
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ANN POV"Well, in a nutshell, the hospital told us that there are beings known as shifters around this area. They told us shifters have heightened senses and the ability to shift into animal form. They said you tend to heal quickly and are healthier than most humans, but occasionally, you do require medical attention. They asked for us to treat you just like any typical human and keep our mouths closed. That wasn't the vocabulary used of course, but I am paraphrasing. Grab those bowls please," I say as I set Claire's cheese grater down on the counter. I begin to stir the noodles to hide the fact my hands are shaking a little. He silently moves to grab the bowls from next to the sink and I manage to take a deep breath to try and calm down. When he places the bowls on the counter next to the noodles, I keep my eyes on the food and sprinkle my favorite herbs over the top. He watches my face the whole time I do that and I try to act like my heart isn't racing.When Claire and I signed t
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FINLEY POV I jump up as soon as the doorknob jiggles. I have been waiting for three hours. I knew Lewis and Claire would probably be a while, but I had no idea it would be early morning before he got back home. He walks in looking proud and smelling of Claire. His mate match seems to be a good one and I am truly happy for him. He is a good male and he deserves a good partner. "Hey man, we need to talk," I say quickly and his smile drops off his face as he looks me over. "What's wrong," he asks and I shake my head a little. I said that way too forcefully. After everything that has happened to the pack I probably sent his blood pressure up by saying it like that. "I am probably freaking out more than I should about this, but I wasn't prepared for it... Claire and Ann know about shifters," I say and he looks surprised before taking a seat in one of our oversized chairs. "How do you know," he asks and I follow his lead and sit back down. Calmer feelings begin to course thr
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FINLEY POVShe swings her arm stiffly and turns bright red when her ball heads straight for the gutter. I want to laugh, but I also would hate hurting her feelings. She looks so nervous tonight and she already had the embarrassing moment with her shoes when I sat down next to her. I should keep a straight face. She waits impatiently for her ball to return and manages to knock down four pins on her second attempt. I smile at her as she returns to her seat next to me, but she doesn't smile back. My admission about being behind tonight seems to have shocked her a little and I am not surprised. When I saw her at the gym, I had made it clear to her I wasn't looking for a relationship, and here I am telling her I set up this date."I thought you were forced to come tonight," Ann says softly after Carmen takes her turn and I chuckle a little. I look into her curious blue eyes and the same feelings I got when I saw her laughing with my family come rushing back. "Not at all," I reply and her
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ANN POV"Come on, Ann. It will be fun. We haven't gotten to do anything fun recently," Claire begs again, and I sigh before looking at her.She has been hounding me for hours about going on the triple date Carmen somehow arranged, but I keep refusing. I don't want anyone forcing Finley to go out with me. I have some pride. I am a decent looking woman. I don't need a man giving me some kind of pity date his friend organized."We went to a pretty cool BBQ three days ago, I would call that recently," I say to be snarky, and she glares at me for a second before responding."It's going to be fun. Work has been our life for months... Plus, I am nervous, and I would like my best friend to have my back on this one," Claire says, pulling out the big guns. We have a quick and silent stare-down, but she knows she won. I won't go against her needing me. This is her first official date with Lewis, and if she says she needs me there, I will be there."Fine. But for me tonight isn't a date. Finley
