When I entered the house where I grew up, my brother was the first person I saw. He had the same light brown skin, rounder eyes, and unruly dark hair appearance. But I didn't resemble the person I had been before I left at all. When he saw me, he shouted out in disbelief, "What the fuck?"My mother told me to "Roland, language" as she made her way from the kitchen to the living room. When she noticed me, she skidded to a stop. She glanced at my new appearance while blinking.She exhaled, "What the fuck?" similar to what she had just yelled at Roland for stating."Mabella? Hija?"Hey, madre, I said with a warm smile. Even if my mother and I didn't always get along and were at opposite ends of a fairly broad spectrum, she was still my mother. She reached out and tightly embraced me. She held me at arm's length and examined me before releasing me.She smiled and said, "Mabella.. you look so grown up. You look just like your abuela." identical to your namesake. As she tucked my hair behin
Dean moaned, leaning back in his chair and belching unattractively. "I think I am going to throw up," he said.I told him, "You're disgusting."He responded, burping once more, "I don't think I have eaten so much in my life...like ever." However, I simply can't stop. He sighed in both ecstasy and satiety as he bit into his sixth churro. I leaned back and gave him the evil look.As darkness fell, I was sitting in my garden on Levi's knee. The yard was illuminated by tiny fairy lights, and soothing Latin music filled the air. A few individuals were dancing mild salsa together while they sat around the garden drinking, eating, and conversing with one another.I'd say the evening had been enjoyable. Even though it was the day before my birthday, which I had been anticipating, I didn't feel particularly motivated. Returning to my old Pack wasn't as satisfying as I had anticipated. I didn't really care about the few individuals who actually commented on how much I had changed. All those fol
It is becoming late. As I took Levi's call, he moaned angrily. Chris and I were still at the shooting range, and it seemed like we had completely lost track of time."Is it? I retorted, gazing at my watch, "became distracted. Nearly one in the morning.The question "Are you alone?""No, I'm staying with Chris. Once we've put the stuff away, I'll go back.Levi groaned, "Okay, baby, I'll see you in a second."When he spoke up once more, I was going to hang up.Actually, I say don't go. I'll be there to fetch you."Levi, no problem. My travel time to reach you will be ten minutes. If you're so concerned, I'll ask Chris to accompany me."No, please wait until I get here. I'm going right now.Before I had a chance to dispute further, he hung up the phone. I sighed in annoyance and put my phone back in my pocket after that. Chris raised an eyebrow while lowering his bow.He made the right assumption when he asked, "We're done?"Yes, Levi is coming to get me up, she replied.He mocked, "Wow,
"May?" Rafa muttered in disbelief, his eyes widening in the darkness of the late night. You look.." he faltered.I whispered, "Like someone who was left there to die, and was forced to Shift alone, in the middle of a forest." I was resentful, but I had very good cause to be.He was bleeding profusely from the arrows when he begged, "May, listen to me."Chris yelled fiercely, his voice as sharp as a tack, "You will address her as Luna." His pale complexion glistened with vigor in the moonlight, and his dark hair was pulled back. The woman made a small movement as he said. She froze as Chris raised his bow. "Stay still."Rafa exhaled, groaning in agony, "Listen to them, Mia." If May had wanted to murder me, she would have done so by now because she is a phenomenal shot.Chris shouted, "You will address her as Luna," and even I was startled by how loud and strong his voice sounded.Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of him and noticed that his eyes were flickering strangely.
As daylight broke, Chris said, "I assume this wasn't how you expected to spend your seventeenth birthday. I sighed and rested my head on Chris' shoulder. "Not really," I said. He wrapped his arm around me as I cast a somber glance toward the door, hoping and praying that Levi would soon enter. I wanted to change the subject, so I asked Chris, "Are you sure you don't want to get some sleep?" Once Alpha Ethan returns, I'll go home," he said. Chris completed his first shift swiftly and without incident, and then we hid inside the guest house while we awaited my companion. Even though morning was approaching, I hadn't slept since returning to my birth Pack; it felt like a long time had passed since the voyage had begun. You know, you can call him Levi , I remarked. He may be your mate, but he's still the most dominant Alpha in the nation. He's just never going to be a 'Levi ,'" Chris said with a shrug. We both fell silent, and I felt Chris's eyes on me. He was frantically trying to lif
I sobbed into Levi 's shirt, and he gently calmed me while holding me close. They desired to separate me from my partner. They were going to attempt to kill my mate, thus there was a risk that Levi might be put to death. I was a complete wreck."Keep quiet, baby, everything will be fine"I sobbed, pressing my forehead against his neck, "I won't be okay if they take you away from me." Levi massaged my back gently but didn't say anything. You didn't know, and I don't know how they can do this.You were ignorant. I burst into tears once more as I curled up in his hug, scared that he was going to leave me at any minute.Plan my funeral later; we still have a trial to go to.In an effort to lighten the mood, Levi teased. His joke didn't make me feel any better because his body was still stiff with tension and his eyes were heavy with stress.If the roles were reversed, you'd be going insane, Levi , so please don't make light of this.Yep, you're right, I would, Levi groaned deeply. He smil
The trail didn't begin that evening; rather, it did so the following morning. That night, I slept a tiny bit, but Levi didn't rest a wink. He wouldn't tell me what he was going to do because he thought I would try to persuade him out of it. Which demonstrated to me that whatever his strategy was, he recognized it was a stupid ass one.We both woke up and changed when morning finally arrived, with a gradual rise of a somber sunrise. Before donning his distinctive gold Rolex, Levi dressed on his fashionable dark blue suit and combed and gelled his hair back. He had the appearance of an Alpha male who was prepared to take charge or a conceited millionaire who always had his way. Both were appropriate summaries of Levi Ethan .I put on a plain white blouse, high-waisted black pants with a straight leg, and flat shoes. I braided my hair twice and applied minimal makeup in an effort to appear mature but professional. Despite what Levi had said, I had never met the other Alphas before, and I
the quiet period before a storm. That adage was true to its meaning. Actually, it was more than appropriate—it was practically flawless. Because I was the freaking storm, and Ex-Alpha Levi Ethan was the quiet. the kind of storm that would uproot your house and drive cows to the north pole.Levi said in a hushed voice, "Take a breath," since my hands were shaking so much from anger. I gave him a gaze filled with rage and sheer vinegar, but I was too enraged to speak. The Alphas were talking about the problem inside the meeting room as we sat outside. They had initially reacted with more rage than I had anticipated before deciding they needed to talk about it quietly.I know you're upset with me, May, but I didn't have a choice. I've not always been the most forgiving of rulers, and I've been in charge of the Alpha Council for the past twelve years. Many of those Alpha's don't like me because of the punishments I've meted out to them in the past. If I hadn't resigned as Alpha, I would h
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