I had lunch with Dean before meeting Shawna at the mall after seeing the doctor and starting birth control pills. I had mentioned to Shawna that I wanted to appear a little bit prettier and less tomboyish. Years of pressure from my mother had convinced me to go, but I didn't want to dress the way she did—in tight, revealing attire and plenty of makeup. I needed to strike a balance between wanting to be more girly and remaining true to myself.Shawna dragged me to several shops where she assisted me in choosing clothes, which Dean purchased using Levi's credit card. She gave me several excellent slacks and shirts, as well as many simple, dark-colored outfits. I was content with everything as she dragged me inside a posh underwear store.Dean said, almost trembling with revulsion, "I'm going to wait outside." Shawna dragged me inside as I rolled my eyes at him. She started putting lacey and seductive underwear in the basket for me right away."Shawna This won't fit me. It has no crotch,
You're already irrational, he grinned loudly. You're not going to handle this well, sh*t. I took my hands out of his hair when he stopped, arched an eyebrow, and warned him that if he didn't keep talking, we'd start fighting once more. "Last night, I was unable to sleep—not with you. I was unable to calm down and continued to wander around. I knew you were only a few miles away, so it was ridiculous, but I felt like a lost puppy. So, in an effort to exhaust myself, I went for a run.I urged, "Go on," when he halted once more."I circled by Shawna's house on my way home from the run and--" "You didn't," I snarled, interrupting him. He hurriedly rose from my lap after sensing my rage. He probably feared that I would ruin his flawless face, and to be fair, I did consider doing just that."I didn't intend to do it,""You were watching me," I charged.No, Mabella, it wasn't quite that way. As I was walking by, I overheard you speaking, and I really had to hear what you had to say. I didn't
I was watching Friends with Dean on the couch while Levi arrived home earlier than usual. Levi scowled at the scene and inquired, "Everything alright?"As Dean got up from the couch, I said, "Fine."Dean walked over to the door and stated, "I'll go out now." Before he went, I yelled out to him, "Oh Dean, I won't need you at all tomorrow." Levi raised an eyebrow, but I didn't pay him any attention. I'll travel back with Shawna the following day as I'll be spending the night there.He stood in the entranceway and inquired, "And in the morning?"In response, I said, "I'm going in early tomorrow. Coach wants me to do some shooting with him and Javier is in early for the prom committee so I might as well ride with him."Cool. That probably works out nicely because Tricia doesn't want to leave Bentley with the babysitter at the time because he is ill. So, unless you need me for anything else, Boss? he paused and asked Levi.Levi seemed a little disoriented as he nodded, "No, take the day o
I heard a voice say, "You look like you could use a drink." I turned to find a human lad sitting on the couch next to me that I didn't know. My red Solo cup was lifted just a little.I muttered, "Got one," and took a sip. He laughed; he had unremarkable features, ashy blonde hair, and brilliant green eyes.He laughed and said, "I can understand that. It was truly just a conversation starter. I gave him a critical glance but kept quiet. So it's not really a conversation starter, I see. I questioned, "What do you want?" He may not have been the most attractive boy at the party, but I could tell he was making advances toward me.I sensed something was wrong when he said, "See, my buddies and I were having a little debate," because of the malicious glitter in his eyes. I recognized some of the boys from the football squad but I didn't know their names as he motioned to a group of boys in the far corner. Before the person next to me continued talking, they both grinned and gently giggled.
I whirled around and took off running. However, no matter how fast I ran as a human, I could never outrun a wolf. And a big, aggressive male Wolf at that. The Wolf was on me in less than 100 yards. His eyes were wild and ferocious, pinning me to the ground as his big jaw snapped at me. I suddenly realized that I was actually gazing at a Wolf and not a werewolf."Stop on her. Rafa yelled, running up to us but failing to get the Wolf off of me. "Get the fuck off her!" The Wolf was the same size as a werewolf, but I couldn't tell because of his darker, savage eyes or lack of humanity. I suddenly realized that one of the Yellowstone Wolves was standing on top of me. My thoughts kept returning to Levi's words: "He went full Wolf, he lost his humanity."Before I offered my neck to the Wolf, he barked at me. Rafa inhaled as I submitted in the most instinctual of ways to the Wolf, knowing that he could kill me before I even realized it. I hoped and prayed that it would be enough to settle the
As the incision on my neck started to gently close up, I gasped. As my body temperature rose once more and I started to burn, I hissed. I started to regain feeling in my body once my neck stopped bleeding. My skin tingled as I struggled to push myself up and onto all fours.I always imagined that when the day eventually arrived and I finally Shifted, I would be thrilled. when I eventually turn into a real werewolf. But I didn't feel excited at all. Nothing but anxiety, anguish, and terror were present. When I eventually Shifted, I never imagined that I would be lost, hurt, and by myself. Though I was. Alone and pleading for help. Nobody arrived.I screamed louder than I'd ever yelled before as my flesh bubbled and appeared to be on fire. Then, as my other leg violently shattered, my left leg snapped as well, and I buckled. Each of my bones fractured, formed, and then broke again as I lay on the ground sobbing and screaming.The bone shattered several times before reaching the proper f
I dove at him and wrapped my arms around his neck, holding on for dear life. He tightened his grip on me right away, burying his face in my neck as he did so. He said to me, "I was so worried," as I heard the SUVs arrive and the occupants go."May!" Shouting, Shawna. My best buddy skidded to a halt as soon as she noticed me as I turned away from Levi to face the individuals who were approaching from my side. Holy shit," she exhaled.Everyone turned to stare at me as if to confirm that it was actually me as Dean mumbled, "I was thinking the same thing.""What the hell just happened?" Levi commanded, clutching me tightly."I heard that part from the others, there was a fight at the party," he snarled. Before I could stop myself, my throat let out a roar in response to him. When I cleared my throat, Levi appeared to blink in shock."Let me complete." I stared at him with narrowed eyes before continuing. Rafa started the fight, and as everyone was fighting, he dragged me out of the party.
The doctor said, "It's because of your age, Luna." "Because you had not Shifted, your body was preventing you from entering puberty. Wolves who Shift in their early teens gradually shift as their bodies get ready for the first Shift. However, only in little doses, nothing out of the ordinary for kids going through puberty. As a result, when they Shift, they have almost fully undergone the puberty transformation. Your body wasn't yet prepared to Shift, thus your puberty changes hadn't begun.I said, nodding in agreement, "And the forced Shift made all those changes happen at once."The doctor told Levi and I to call him if the temperature or illness started making me feel sick at all before he sent us on our way. We initially checked in with Josh, Dean, and the search teams, but neither Yemi nor Rafa had been located. I was grateful and dissatisfied at the same time; I wanted to punish them yet was afraid to run into them again."You ought to return home and recuperate. I can't spare D
When Levi initially broached the subject of having kids, my response was a resounding "no, hell no." However, it was phrased more delicately so as to save his feelings.When I suggested that we wait until I was eighteen, Levi reluctantly agreed. But even though I was taking the pill, my pregnancy threw that whole strategy into a loop. I suppose Levi simply had super sperm, or perhaps he was just incredibly motivated. Even though I didn't want a baby right away, I must admit that I was little anticipatory. Although not as giddy as Levi was, it was still understandable.Levi caressed my stomach and then grabbed my hand, saying, "So I've been thinking about this, and this," pointing to my engagement ring.I retaliated, "I'm not being a fat bride," at him.Laughing, he said, "Pregnant, not fat." His breath tickled my neck as his thumb traced arcs over my stomach.I complained, "Yet, I don't want to be a fat or a pregnant bride." Levi gave me a sidelong glance while rolling his eyes, but h
I thought, tracing my finger over his angular jawline as his stubble tickled my fingertips, "You are thinking very hard."Levi suddenly exclaimed, "I want a child."Nothing came out of my mouth when I opened it. I was unable to speak, which had never happened to me before. And it wasn't that I was stumped for words; rather, it was more like my brain had simply shut down.I finally mumbled, biting my bottom lip, "A child." "A baby, a kid, someone who needs me.""I know it's a scary idea, especially with everything going on right now," Levi said as he gave me a serious look. If I weren't dead serious about getting what I want, I also wouldn't have brought it up. I've always wanted to have children, but I always thought I'd wait till later in life to do it. And now that I'm thirty, have two Packs, and a partner I adore, I know that the time is right."Now, we require two heirs. Alphas in the future for both packs.Levi continued, smiling to himself, "Yes, the eldest son will take over Eq
After a short while, Dale followed Levi as he left with his head held high. Levi and I exchanged looks before he whistled and took a deep breath. Everyone near the Pack village was silenced by the noise, which cut through the air. The brothers, who were equally handsome and domineering, caught everyone's attention.I let out a trembling breath as the Pack started to congregate close by. Before Levi addressed Dale and the Pack, Levi and I exchanged one more nod. "Due to the Council's decision, I am unable to challenge you for your position. But I am this Pack's legitimate Alpha. You will now move aside.Dale remained silent for a brief moment before speaking. "You understand I can't resign,"Levi declared, "The only way I'll get my Pack back is through your death. The Pack members were chatting nervously as Dale nodded slowly as if he had almost anticipated this."So, are you going to kill me, brother?" Dale enquired. He sounded very much like Levi in terms of calm and clarity of voice
I stroked my irritated temples. I yelled, "Shut it the lot of you," loud enough for everyone to hear. When I yelled at people, they would usually ignore me, but for some reason—possibly my tone or my angry eyes—they all genuinely stopped talking. After a brief period of silence during which everyone in the room focused on me, Rafa raised another grievance, and the shouting and fighting resumed.I whispered "Dios Mio" while shaking my head at the male guests. The lot of them are idiots.All of the Yellowstone Wolves had their chips removed and were replaced with real Wolves, with the exception of two who refused to go. Rafa immediately learned, however, that, contrary to what his family had told him, his mother was not one of the She-Wolves taken. He didn't accept them, though.Even though the other Yellowstone Wolves informed him that she had never been there, his plan was to venture further into the park to locate her. Rafa, however, being an obstinate idiot, attempted to leave.Javi
"Javier and Chris are friends!"Good for them, said Levi , grinning at me. You nearly appear happier than Chris did.Of course I am, I said, 'for they are genuinely ideal for one another. We can now go on two dates and have things like date nights with games. We, Chris and Javier, Dean and Tricia, Dale and Sofia, and others may be involved.It'll be a lot of fun and...Levi abruptly stopped me before I could add, "And Dale and Sofia won't be here." As we exchanged looks, my smile faded and my stomach churned."Regarding Dale, are we doing appropriately? Sofia and the infant might not adjust, for example."May, we both realize that there is no other option."I scowled, "I know, but Levi ...he's your brother."Before turning away from me, Levi closed his eyes for a considerable period of time and let out a trembling breath.I mumbled "Levi " in a low voice."May, I know, dammit. He yelled, whirling around to face me, "I know. "However, we've discussed this numerous times. When Dale is
As he approached, I wondered, "So, I hear you're some big shot Alpha again."He laughed, his eyes sparkling with joy as he looked at me and asked, "If I say yes, will you finally take my last name?"me.I laughed and shrugged, "Eh, we'll see." Levi chuckled as he around my waist and drew me close to him. Before turning back to the others, he gave me a brief hello kiss that I felt was too short.He told the snobby woman, "This is my mate, Jenna, she can come and go as she pleases," before pressing a tender kiss to the top of my head. Then, with a smile, Levi turned to face my best friend and said, "Chris, I want to thank you for getting her here safely."Hey, I did a lot of the traveling to get here. He was overly smitten by love.Chris interrupted me with the whimper "May" and a helpless expression. I gave him a rolling eye, but I stopped.I have my mate back, therefore whatever happened, you were successful. Levi remarked, nodding to my friend, "To me, that is all that matters. Wi
Chris groaned, "Fine, fine." "Yes, fine, I'm quite pleased. He almost exactly matches my ideal guy in terms of appearance because I've always been drawn to Latino men. Since I only met him tonight, I can't really remark on his demeanor, but he seems...honourable."I said with a nod, "Yeah, that's exactly the word to describe Javi." You appreciate the way Latin women appear, yet you never approach me? I'm offended, dude.I have taste, unlike Alpha Ethan, he snorted."You suck. You wish you could have met someone as attractive as me.Chris said, "I have a friend, and he's a thousand times hotter than you. After a little period of silence, he resumed speaking. I've always wanted to have children, so I always wanted to be married to a woman, but Javier is just...everything."I grinned and questioned, "I always thought you preferred guys anyway?"He shrugged, "I know there are other ways we can go about that, before you say it, but it doesn't mean that this relationship isn't going to be h
While gazing at Javier and I, the three of them were silent. Javier and I were explaining why we had taken them out of the Vernal Pack as Kim, Mia, and Rafa listened attentively from atop the motel bed. After we were done explaining, there was a long pause before Kim spoke.Kim said, "I left Yellowstone two years ago—I can't just stroll back in."When Yemi was brought out of Yellowstone, the other Alpha's said that you went to pursue him. I scowled.She nodded in her sister's direction and replied, "Mia did." "I've always wanted to live among people, or werewolves, at the very least. I'm not a savage and I won't live like one, even though my mother was a real-life wild Wolf.Mia yelled at her sister, "Mother is not a barbarian.I said, "I have to ask, how did you guys learn to walk, talk, and, well, just be normal? Yemi hasn't got much humanity left, and I met him.Mia said calmly and patiently, "Kim and I are twins, we are from the same litter from our Wolf mother. "Kim and I Shifted
I firmly grasped the bow as the arrow sat against the nocking point. My bangs were sticking to the side of my face because of the sweat that was trickling from my forehead. As I viewed from my perch in the tree, I slowly inhaled.As long as no one approached from behind, they wouldn't be able to smell me or see me from up in the tree because I was high up and facing away from the wind. My body was hidden by the branches, but I was protected by dark slacks and a black sweatshirt just in case.Even while I really wanted to be the one to free Rafa from the Vernal cells, I realized that wasn't going to be possible. I was too recognizable at this point; perhaps I could have passed unnoticed if I hadn't walked around after my Shift showing everyone my change. But now everyone was familiar with my face.But nobody recognized Javier's face. He was in charge of entering the cells and removing Rafa and the two Yellowstone females from there, together with Chris. In all honesty, we only needed t