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FINLEY POV For two weeks, Dad has been receiving treatments, and I have been handling his Alpha duties. And for two weeks I have hated every minute of my life. Well, actually, that's a lie. Not every minute has been awful. My time working out at the training facility has been soothing. I spend two hours in the morning there and two hours again at night. I expel my anger and stress through sweat. I have never been more fit.I grunt as I get up from my small bed. Staying in my old room hasn't been too bad except for sleeping in my old bed. I should order a new one, but that would require caring about something. I walk into my en suite and push my long hair out of my eyes.I was due for a haircut before the camera run with Lewis, but I had been so focused on Darcy that I put it off. Now, my hair reaches my nose and is at an extremely awkward stage, but just like my bed, I don't have the energy or desire to change it. I am just barely existing while meeting my responsibilities and addi
Last Updated : 2024-09-25The Gray Ranch 10
FINLEY POV "Fin, you okay," Mom asks breaking the trance I am in. I quickly look up from my plate of scrambled eggs and bacon to see her concerned face. "I'm okay. I made you breakfast too," I say trying to sound as normal as possible. I just got done helping Dad rearrange the pillows on his bed and the sight of his baggy clothes hanging from his skinny body sent me spiraling. I made breakfast and sat down while envisioning the worst. "I know. I said thank you as I was sitting down, and you didn't answer me," Mom says, and I spot the plate of food in front of her before looking into her warm brown eyes. Each day that passes seems like a nightmare, but Mom has grown stronger despite it. She even seems content most days. Almost as if she doesn't think this sickness will take her mate from her anymore. "Sorry, I was lost in thought," I reply and she gives me a small smile before taking a bite of her breakfast. "What were you thinking," Mom asks while observing me. I take a b
Last Updated : 2024-09-30The Gray Ranch 11
FINLEY POV TWO MONTHS LATER "Remission," I whisper as Mom erupts into a happy crying fit. The specialist, Dr. Marchand, just nods and smiles. "Yes, Sir. All his tests have come back and there is no sign of cancer. I will retest in six months to confirm, but yes, your dad is officially in remission. His shifter healing is already kicking back in since we have stopped treatments. I am predicting he will be in perfect health in a matter of days," Marchand says before clapping my shoulder and walking away. Mom rushes to Dad's side and flings her slender arms around him. He just smiles and rubs her back in a reassuring way while I stay rooted to my spot. I was so convinced that the worst would happen I didn't even allow myself to consider this as a possibility. My Dad is in remission. After a few more seconds of disbelief, I finally find my feet. I walk over to my parents and Dad lifts his hand. I grasp it. He studies my face for a few seconds before he smiles at me."It's alrigh
Last Updated : 2024-10-07The Gray Ranch 12
ANN POV I laugh as my roommate takes another whiff of our soured milk. Her scrunched nose and pinched face show just how out of date it is. "Which one of us is doing the shopping this week," she asks as she sets the jug back instead of throwing it out. "Well we both work doubles for the next three days, so no one I guess," I respond while grabbing a protein bar from our pantry and throwing her one. She sighs and unwraps the disappointing breakfast. "Well at least our paychecks will be amazing," she says around her bite of cardboard and I laugh again. Working at the hospital doesn't give us much free time, but our bills are paid and our savings accounts are growing. We grab our stuff and head for my car since it is my turn to drive. When we get to work we split up and I head for the reception desk of the small emergency room. I typically don't have many patients come in, but it is flu season so we might have a small rush tonight. I set up the desk to my liking a
Last Updated : 2024-10-13The Gray Ranch 13
ANN POV "Ugh, it's hot," I mumble as I turn down the heat in my car. I normally always get my car started and warming up before we leave so we never have to sit in a cold car, but today my emotions are making me feel hot enough. I don't need the car heaters to help."Speaking of hot, those two cowboys from last night could power the sun. Did you get the single one's number," Claire asks as she buckles her seat belt. "No, I didn't ask. He umm, he gave me a clear signal he wasn't interested," I mumble before backing out of the parking space. "What signal? No guy on this planet is not interested in you," Claire asks sounding confused. Her eyebrows furrow above her brown eyes and I am reminded of his annoyed stare. I take a deep breath and drive. I knew she was going to ask what made me back off, but I didn't realize it would be this hard to explain. I mean how do I describe a stare? He didn't say a word to me, and I don't know him, but I was able to read his body language in an
Last Updated : 2024-10-18The Gray Ranch 14
ANN POV I return to the front desk with a smile. Ms. Phillips is indeed pregnant and so happy with the news that she seemed to forget I was giving her stitches. I pick up the phone to call the pharmacy about her prescription and a shadow falls over me. I look up and my breath catches in my throat as I lock eyes with Mr. Gray's concerned gaze. He looks so breathtakingly beautiful I want to dissolve into a puddle. His chiseled jawline and kissable lips are calling my name. If only he was a single man. "Excuse me? Is Carmen alright? It has been a while," he says and I nod. "She is all stitched up. I am placing an order for her at the pharmacy now. The doctor is currently speaking with her, so she will be out soon," I say with a smile, and he exhales loudly before smiling. "That's a relief. Thank you... (he goes to walk away but pauses and turns back toward me) I apologize for my rudeness earlier. I understand you were doing your job. I was just worried about her... She is umm. She
Last Updated : 2024-10-21The Gray Ranch 15
FINLEY POV I smile as I spot Carmen staring at her flat stomach. She has been quiet since we got in the truck, but the silence has been one of happiness not discomfort. She is obviously overjoyed about the fact she is pregnant, but still processing the exciting news."You all knew," she whispers to confirm the look she gave me in the room.I nod. We had all known for about two weeks, but we decided Carmen should find out on her own time. She has gone through so much and we all know she likes to take extra time coming to terms with things."Yes. Mike knew before leaving for the camera run. I promised to keep you safe and let you find out on your own," I reply and she smiles before holding up her hand."So if I were to blame you for my kitchen knife incident...," she asks mischievously and I smirk.The familiar flicker of happiness I used to get from light-hearted jokes comes to life within me. I missed my family so much. They are the only ones who can pull the old me back to the surfa
Last Updated : 2024-10-26The Gray Ranch 16
ANN POV "Yeah, I'm free tonight. I am actually off today and tomorrow," I reply as I close the fridge and reposition my cell phone. "Awesome, we are having a BBQ to celebrate my pregnancy and the new additions to our family. I would love for you to join us. The other wives would also like to meet you," Carmen says excitedly and I grow nervous as the unknown number of strangers begins to loom in my head. "How many people will be there? I have no problem with crowds, but I will only know you... and Mr. Gray " I say as he creeps to the front of my mind yet again. "I am sorry. Let me give you a breakdown so you don't get overwhelmed when you join us tonight. There's me and Mike, then Samantha and Daniel. They have two kids. Angelica and Andrew. Then Tabitha and Stanley. They have a newborn named Grace, after Tabitha's late mother. Then there is Mariah and Benji. They have an adopted son named Trevor, and their newborn is the youngest. Her name is Makenzie. Then there is Boyd, Lewis, a
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DARCY POV He grabs the waistband of my shorts and works them down my thighs slowly, which makes me nervous. I want him to move fast so there is no time for second thoughts. I don't want the fog created by his lust to lift an inch. I need him to commit to fucking me. I wiggle even more as the air touches my sensitive areas. "Oh please," I moan and he lightly rubs three fingers over my wet folds. I smile. He is gathering lubrication. This is it. He is about to be mine once again. "This tight chocolate hole needs me," he says almost to himself and I feel the head of his cock press against me. My natural lubrication helps the head of his cock slide past the tight ring of muscle and he groans deep as his shaft slides into me too. I wince from the pain of such a fast stroke, but I don't whimper. This is the moment I have dreamed about for so long. I don't even care we are doing my least favorite position. If this is what I need to do to win him back I will. "Yes, Kill," I moan as he
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DARCY POV (Adult Chapter) I twist my hands nervously as I stand hidden in the hallway. Every part of me wants to see him. I want to see if he looks any different. I want to see the mark of his female on his skin and how it looks on him. I don't understand why but the thought of it makes me desire him. I know he won't want to talk with the pack members for very long. He doesn't like them. He thinks they are all weak. He will escape to the guest wing as fast as possible. I can speak with him when he does. I can invoke the feelings he once had for me I know it. His Bella couldn't have erased what we shared. Finley never erased Killian for me. I gulp as I hear his deep voice for the first time in almost a year. Stan greets him, and to my surprise, Killian sounds happy to be here. "Good to see you. Congratulations on your cub, Stan. I am hoping Bella and I have a pup soon," Killian says smoothly and I can't believe my ears. Killian never wanted kids he never wanted anything th
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FINLEY POV I slam my hand on Stan's desk and the wood splits, but his blue eyes remain calm. It is clear he expected me to act like this and he has decided to wait out the storm."Are you done," he asks in a bored tone that makes me wish I could still punch him without breaking his jaw. "Did you tell them no? Did you demand another agent? I mean, he isn't even an agent anymore," I ask, sounding menacing. He sighs and shakes his head no which sends me over the edge. I turn away from him so I don't do anything I will regret. How could he have not told them no? How could he not demand a different male?"The council knew he was placed in this pack previously. He knows the territory. They know he works well with his ex-partner... And they know we need the muscle. We haven't seen anything suspicious, but that just means our enemy is more cunning than we thought. He is waiting us out... Dad already put Killian on a flight, Fin," Stan says in a more compassionate tone, but I can't respond
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ANN POV My eyes dart to the chocolate beauty once again and my stomach twists. She hasn't said a word to me in the four days I have had to stay here, but she has thrown some dirty looks my way. Now we are in the kitchen alone. I know Finley is about to come strolling into the kitchen. He is due for his patrol shift with Mike, but the seconds seem to be dragging so I keep sending her secret looks. She looks gorgeous as usual in her black workout shorts and a simple T-shirt. She has her thick curly hair tied up so her graceful neck is on full display. Her face is free of makeup, but her skin looks airbrushed it is so flawless. In comparison, I feel unattractive in my green scrubs with my long brown hair in a low bun. I have a little bit of makeup on, mascara and eyebrows nothing heavy... but I feel overdone and fake standing next to her. Before she can spot me staring at her I force myself to refocus on my mug of coffee. I don't want to add additional tension by getting caught w
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ANN POV "FIN," I shout while hoping his sensitive ears hear me.It is windy out tonight and he might already be acres away from the house."Fin," I yell again and I see a large gray wolf cutting throw the tall grass to the East of me.When it reaches the short grass around the barn it shifts and I am instantly met with a naked and angry Finley."Ann! What the hell are you doing outside," he says as he comes marching toward me. His irritation is clear and I know I should be focused on his face, but my eyes quickly sweep over his muscular form. The broad shoulders and V cut waist make me wet my lips. He is exquisite and for a moment I forget why I rushed out here."Ann, get your butt inside. It is dangerous," Finley orders while pointing toward the back door.He comes to a halt in front of me looking angrier than I have ever seen him, but I don't move."What did Darcy say," I ask directly and his arm drops.The angry look on his face dims for a moment, before he shakes his head and r
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FINLEY POVI can't stop smiling even as I head outside to ensure another threat won't harm my family. She makes me feel so at ease and happy. Stan scared me when I went to check in with him earlier by saying Ann might not be able to handle the dangers that come with dating a shifter, but she erased those fears in a matter of seconds. She isn't running away or distancing herself. I close the back door and quickly jog over to the barn so the others can give me their report and get inside. I am already late to switch in because I got caught up in kissing Ann. Hopefully, they won't be too irritated. I open the barn door and frown when I find only Darcy's scent. Daniel left her to fill me in... Great. I square my shoulders and set my jaw. She is a pack member. I can get and give reports to her. I will just have to put up a wall and make every conversation we have about the pack. It is the only thing we share now. I don't care about her growl from earlier or how she feels about my re
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ANN POV "Before we leave I want to check with Stan and see what the council told him. Are you okay hanging out in here for a minute," Fin asks as he places his dishes in the washer. I nod and smile at Sam who seems to like me more than I realized. "That's fine. I will be spending more time here. I should get better acquainted," I say and Tabitha shoots me a wink. Fin kisses my cheek and strides off in the direction of their massive office. I watch him until he is gone, and when I look back at the others, I am surprised to find them sitting across from me at the large island. Tabitha smiles at me and Sam takes a sip of her hot tea. "We won't let her get close to him," Sam says clearly as she lowers the mug to the counter and I grin. Her fiercely protective nature reminds me of my mother. I can see why Claire likes her so much. "I don't plan to let her near him either. She doesn't deserve him," I say, and the green-eyed beauty gives me a wide smile. "That's what we like to hea
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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
