Emily Years ago, when their land had become wolf territory and they built the dungeon, the entrance was built at the far most edge. Then the dungeon itself runs underneath human land… and thank goodness for that mistake. Because it meant she couldn’t stay there during the trial. The rule stated anyone on trial must stay within pack land. And since the dungeon technically wasn’t located inside the lines of the territory, it meant Emily could not, and would not go back there. Thank goddess. They had many empty cabins and cottages for people to stay in, just for instances like these. When they had big events or meetings, people needed somewhere to stay. Some of the houses had been abandoned… by wolves who either found their mates and left to go to another pack.. and some from people that had sadly passed away. Then there were a few that were built so they’d have extra space… again for times such as this, or if a new family became part of the pack. The council would stay in the
EmilyTHE PAST Emily woke up with a smile. It was her 16th birthday today. She couldn’t wait to spend the day with her family and friends. She raised up quickly and jumped out of bed but then suddenly she stopped. She was dizzy and felt sick. Noooo not on her birthday of all days. But something was off, she didn’t feel right. Did she have a fever? Wolves always ran a little hot, but this was something else. She was unnaturally hot and her entire body ached. She laid back down in the bed when her brother, Alan came busting in her room. “Happy birth…… Emily, what’s wrong?” Alan asked her. “I feel sick. I’m feverish and dizzy.” He reached down and felt her head, frowning. Then he looked at her, deep into her eyes and stared there a moment. Then…. he slowly began to smile. “Alan… what could you possibly be smiling at right now? I need medication or something..” she said. He stood up and walked over to her dresser, picked something up then came back to her bed. “Do me a fa
EmilyThe PresentShe was brought out of her memories by the front door closing, her brother bringing in some bags of food. They were staying in the house right next door to her, but she knew they’d be here with her most of the time. Once dinner was ready and they sat down to eat the conversation turned to the trial. Of course they wanted to know what happened, and she wished she could tell them everything but she couldn’t, not yet anyway. You never knew who was listening, and she wouldn’t put it past Nick to have his guards spying on her… or Sophia anyway. There could even be listening devices in this cabin. So she told them it would all come out soon….. and as soon as she felt safe enough, she would tell them everything. They had no choice but to agree. Once they finished eating someone knocked on the door. The closer she got to the door, the slower her steps became. By the time she was at the door she just stood there looking at it… not opening it. They knocked again… scari
Lorenzo He grinned at her obvious uncomfortableness. For some reason he enjoyed that he could still make her squirm. After what felt like hours of the two of them staring at each other.. she finally spoke. “Do you wanna come in?”“No that’s okay I just stopped by for a minute… I’ve got paperwork I need to get to.” He told her. The life of an Alpha was never dull that was for certain. Especially for him. His pack was the largest now in their entire region, so he was constantly busy. The Crow pack was easily the most prominent and influential in the North Americas. Lorenzo had worked tirelessly to get it that way too. It had taken him a couple years to build his pack back up but he had done it… whether people agreed with how he had done it or not. Emily walked outside to the porch and shut the door behind her. “I’m surprised to see you.” She said. He looked at her and tilted his head. Surely she’s joking. He walked up closer to her and looked down so they were staring in each
Emily Emily tossed and turned all night. Her interaction with Lorenzo had her all worked up. She couldn’t get comfortable even though it was the first time she’d slept in an actual bed in days. She was burning up. She got up and stripped down to her underwear then opened the window. Hopefully the sounds of the forest and lake would settle her. But still, she couldn’t sleep. She was too hot. She didn’t remember the last time she was burning up so much…. Probably the day of her first shift. She fell into a troubled sleep, remembering the fever and pain from that day long ago…..THE PAST Emily had fallen back asleep on the couch. Her dad was putting rags on her head dipped in the ice buckets he had brought in. She would wake a few moments, then drift back out again. She watched as he placed the cloth that had been on her head into the ice. It was so hot from her fever she could see the ice melting. She didn’t know how long she had been there but then she heard a familiar voic
Emily The Present. Emily woke the next morning with a start. She had barely slept any the night before. Memories were plaguing her mind, plus her run in with Lo the night before hadn’t helped. After a quick shower and breakfast, she and her brothers made their way back to the middle of the community…. back to her trial. Her brothers had told her the man who she had been calling ‘Red’ was actually named John. However everyone did in fact call him Red because of his hair. They had never met him either until now…. but had heard of him, and believed him to be fair. Emily certainly hoped so. Reymond, who was head of the council, that Emily knew from past pack meetings was a good man. She knew he would listen to all the facts before forming an opinion. Then there was Red….. whom her brothers believed to be fair. That left three other council members. The fourth man, who’s name was James Arthur but everyone called Jay was known to be extremely stubborn in his ways. He had staye
Emily She could see it the moment it happened … when Nick realized what he had said. He’d stuck his foot all the way in his mouth and down his throat. So much that he seemed to start choking and had to cough a moment before he could answer. Emily knew there should’ve been guards there that night. But then so much had happened since then, she’d forgotten to even question it. “Oh yes… well…. They weren’t there.” Nick said. “Where were they?” Reymond asked. “I’m…. Im not sure.” Nick said. “Isn’t that something you ought to know?” Glasses guy asked him. “I’m afraid that seeing my sister on the ground and my mate as her wolf took precedence to everything else.” Nick was getting snappy. “Alright…” Red tried to calm the room down some, “who was supposed to be there?” Nick looked down a moment then said he wasn’t sure. But they had archives of who was on patrol that night…. There were wolves who were members of the guard, they signed a sign up sheet and wrote the area where they w
LorenzoLorenzo had gone back to the cottage he was staying at after the trial had ended for the day and immersed himself in work. He could really go for a run.. he needed to let his wolf out and stretch his legs. But he knew Nick’s guards would be out and on high alert. Surely they knew there would be many non-pack wolves on his land when there was some event going on. He decided to run up to the pack house and let Reymond- the head of council- know he’d planned to go for a run. That way Nick couldn’t say shit about it. In fact, Nick could take his permission and shove it up his ass. Reymond was absolutely fine with this plan. He told Lorenzo to let any other non-pack members he saw that they could shift and run around the territory at night as well. Lo loved the fact that the council were going over Nick’s head. But that was the law after all. When Lorenzo got back to his cottage something was off. Someone had been there. He sniffed the air, recognizing the owner at the same tim
Wedding continued Emily Emily could not stop the waterworks that were happening. Tears streaming down her face as she sobbed at the letter. She sat it down beside her and patted it gently while she tried to calm herself enough to look at the dress. When she pulled it from the box, she immediately began sobbing again. She had never seen anything so beautiful in her life. The dress itself was the lightest pinky-tan color on the bottom. It was sleeveless and the top was fitted and covered with white lace and flowers. The bottom was flowy and had several layers to it. The train was long and white and was also covered with flowers and lace. It was literally enchanting. And absolutely perfect. So she had her dress and decorations and food.. now she needed some bridesmaids. ~~~~~~~~~~When the day finally arrived Emily was a bundle of nerves. As a special gift to her and Lo, her dad had gotten ordained and was going to marry them. When he walked into the room where she was getting
THE WEDDING EmilyFor the past couple of weeks, she had been working nonstop planning everything. She wasn’t the type of girl who had to have all the bells and whistles and sparkles, however, she did want everything to be perfect for her wedding. When she had married Nick, she had let Susan and Sophia make most of the decisions. And none of it had been what she would have chosen to do… so this time, she got to do it right. She knew they’d need a large area with tons of seating. People from all around would be coming. Several different packs from near and far would attend. People from her home pack of course, even people from Nick’s pack would come. Lorenzo’s pack would’ve filled an entire valley alone. So the first thing she did was find the perfect spot … and surprisingly.. or not.. it ended up being right outside her new cabin. There was a huge open space on one side of it. The other three sides were blocked off by a mountain, a lake, and a forest.. but the front of her house
Emily Nothing had ever felt as good as this. She didn’t care that sticks and grass were poking into her back. She stared up through the trees to the stars in the sky.. or maybe that was just her vision because she was losing herself. Lo continued his onslaught with his tongue. He licked and sucked and kissed.. he added a finger, then another. She couldn’t be still. It was too much .. it felt too good. She squirmed and whimpered and cried out. “That’s it baby…” he said. Then he went back in… attacking her with his mouth. He slowed down then. Torturing her. But goddess it was good. He lazily flicked at her with his tongue.. every so slowly … growling and causing vibrations as she climbed higher and higher. “Loooo…” she breathed out. “Mmmmmm” he hummed into her. Her body began to shake as she kept going higher and higher. He picked up his speed.. he added another finger. His other hand held her open as he kept going faster and faster and faster…. She went over the edge. She
Emily Emily couldn’t wait to see Lorenzo. Being away from him for two weeks was killing her. Of course she had enjoyed her time at home. She loved seeing her dad and Brian and Maeve and June. She had gotten to snuggle little Charlie … and it was as if Charlotte was there with her. She wished they could all live in the same pack together. Her and Lo, their children… her brothers and dad and Maeve and now the baby. And Juniper of course. If she could just have them all with her every day.. it would be a little piece of heaven here on earth. She got to tell Andrew that he was officially adopted. They both hugged each other and cried. He asked her if that meant he could call her mom now .. and she smiled so big her cheeks had hurt. “Yes Andrew. You absolutely can call me mom.” It had been a beautiful reunion with all her children. But now she was headed back to Lo’s pack.. which would soon be her own. Alan and Collins were returning as well in a couple of days. Alan stayed a lit
Lorenzo Emily had been gone back to her pack for only a couple of days, and already he was losing it being away from her. The hole she left behind was sucking the life out of him. He was moody and felt sick.. and bit the head off anyone who looked at him sideways. She would be returning soon… with the kids. He just had to hold off a little longer. He knew she needed this time with her dad and June and the rest of her family. Alan had gone too and taken Collins. Lo still couldn’t get over how that had all worked out but he was glad. Alan was the best fit for Collins. He knew they’d make each other happy, and he was happy for them both. Alan was one of his best friends and had the biggest heart, just like his sister. He was more like a brother to Lo.. him and Brian. Although Emily never got anywhere near the sister category. But they’d grown up together. The truth was Alan and Collins were a perfect fit. They bounced off each other in the best ways. Alan would bring Collins out o
Emily In the days following her and Lorenzo’s engagement, and their… special time… afterwards, Emily was on cloud nine. She felt a rare peace that she had never had in her life. It was an odd feeling… not worrying, but she was grateful for it. She would be returning home in a couple of days. She had to wrap up some things there and then she would be moving to Lorenzo’s pack… permanently. She was a little nervous of how the kids would do with all the changes. But they could visit her dad and Maeve as much as they wanted to. Speaking of Maeve, Brian had called her that morning with the news. She had gone into labor in the middle of the night, and the baby was here. Emily was so happy for them, they’d both wanted their own child for such a long time. “What did you name her?” Emily asked Brian. Brian paused on the other end of the phone. “How did you know it was a girl? I haven’t even told you that part yet. Emily… did you get one of your feelings about the baby?” He asked nerv
Emily Her breathing was erratic as she watched Lo watching her. He sat up on his knees and grabbed both of her ankles, yanking her back down. She gasped. “Lo…. What are you doing?” She asked him.. reaching up and touching the mark that was still on her neck. He growled. “I know you want to wait Emily. But I’ve got to touch you. I want to touch you. I … NEED .. to touch you.” He ground out. Her body shivered at his words. Want and need exploded as she released a small moan without meaning to. Lorenzo sniffed the air. He looked at her. She knew he could smell her as his eyes began glowing, his wolf coming forward. She made a pained sound then as he ran his hands up her legs and stopped at the elastic of her pants. Before she knew what was happening .. he had jerked them down to her ankles. She gasped. “Lo….” She said. He growled at her. She plopped her head back down… no longer being able to hold it up as he crawled slowly up to her face. He looked at her and smirk
Emily The kiss turned frantic, hungry..Emily was clawing her way up Lorenzo’s body. He was so tall she literally tried climbing up. But then he stopped her…“Wait .. I had a whole speech…” he said. She grinned at him. “Okay. Let’s here it.” She said smiling. Lo got back down on one knee. He took her hand and kissed it. Lo down on a knee was still about as tall as Emily he was so huge. She grinned at him waiting. “Emily Caroline Elkwood. I have loved you my entire life. Even before the mate bond, through it and after it. I’ve always loved you. You’re the best part of every day…. you’re the best part of me. You’re my reason. You have the kindest soul of anyone I’ve ever known and the biggest heart there ever was. As bad as it sounds, I’m glad that rogue pack took mine over so I got to come live with you.”Emily had tears in her eyes as he continued. “You’re the most beautiful creature I’ve ever laid my eyes on … but you don’t even realize it. You’re funny. But you don’t know t
Emily She had spent the entire afternoon with her horse, Storm… riding him and brushing and feeding him. She loved that animal already.. she had been telling the kids and her dad all about him during the phone calls. She got word that Lorenzo wanted her to meet him at the house soon. But she wanted to run back to her room at the pack house and shower first. Her crazy purple hair was still wet we she started out. She figured Lo had wanted to ask her something about the furniture or some of the outside work that the builders were finishing up. She had been in jeans and boots all day while riding so she wanted to dress comfortably. She threw on a long sleeved fitted cropped workout shirt and some sweat pants with her tennis shoes. She grabbed her big puffer coat to head out the door when she stopped. Her breathing got ragged as she looked down at her clothes. This was the exact outfit she had on in the safe room…. With Nick….. with Raleigh…She threw her coat down and immediately