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For those who have started to read Marly's story, the story has undergone some changes. I encourage you to go back and read the new storyline so you do not miss any tidbits. In working with my editor, we thought this might be a better way to introduce Marly's story. Special thanks to my editor, Hattie - she rocks!
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Marly POV I sat there in stunned silence as Cassie’s words echoed in my mind. “What is the Alpha Lycan going to do with an Omega?”. She must have been mistaken. Who was the Alpha Lycan? Had she confused me being with the other man? Was he the Alpha Lycan. I stood paralyzed in shock and fear. There is no way I could go with them now. I would be treated far worse there then here. There is nothing but horrible things that happen to pack members at the Full Moon Pack. The temper. The temper of the Alpha Lycan. Had he not realized I was an Omega? He knew I was, but what game was he playing? Did he need a slave there? Oh, my Goddess … not a breeder! I stepped away from Carson only to have him take a hold of my hand, before I could move any further away. I felt the sparks move between us, reassuring me of something that I knew was not real. “What happens between me and my mate is our business,” Carson replied coldly.
Carson POV I hated this situation. I hated the look on Marly’s face as I replied to her question. This situation was complicated. I was in a tenuous position in my jurisdiction. I was expected to be a strong leader. A leader feared by those outside of my personal pack. I had to admit, Marly did not seem to have it in her to be feared. “Perhaps you could dummy it down for me,” Marly stated angrily. I looked at her in surprise. My mate had a backbone and was most definitely not impressed with my attempt to spare her. “Marly, there are expectations of me. Expectations that may be different from those in the other jurisdictions,” I started to say when she cut me off. “Then why bother taking me with you? They were right. Reject me now, and at least I would know the hell I have to face,” she replied coldly. I could see her lip quiver and I knew she was trying to be brave. She had been through a lot in one night. The pain of
Marly POV I sat there in stunned silence as the pain burned in my heart. Watching my mate with another woman in his arms hurt more than I could have expected. Not interested in waiting, I growled and threw the vehicle door open. I stepped out before anybody could help me out. I heard a growl from inside the vehicle but did not pay it any attention. In another time I would have been thrilled with my surroundings. I had never left the Red Pines Pack before. To see something new was exciting. This pack house was pristine. It was massive and looked like it was a warm and welcoming place. Before I could move forward, I felt someone at my side. I looked to see Sarah there with an apologetic smile on her face. I looked away. She reminded me of my past, and the reality that this was not my future. I felt sparks on my arm and was reminded of unfinished business with the Alpha. I looked at him expecting to see hi
Marly POV I staggered backwards under the pressure of the slap. I put a hand to my cheek and held it on the throbbing spot on my face. “What the hell?” I demanded, as I watched the woman walk into the room and slam my door. She locked it behind her, and caused me a moment of panic as I took in her stance, “Who are you?” she asked me. “Who the hell are you?” I replied. She looked me up and down. I was still in my torn dress with Carson’s suit jacket covering my body. “I am the Luna of the Full Moon Pack,” she responded proudly. I looked at her, “My understanding is that you are the acting Luna,” I said calmly. Seeing her face go red gave me a brief moment of happiness, until she grabbed the jacket and ripped it from my body. A chill rolled over my body, as I simply stood there in shock. “You heard wrong,” she stated, before repeating, “Who are you and why are you wearing Carson’s jacket?” she demanded. She had no authority
Carson POV I heard Marly’s door slam and sat up in bed pulling on my gym shorts. Had she stormed out of her room? Was she not tired after the trip and the day she had? I opened my door but saw nothing so perhaps she had simply gone back to her room. I started to close the door when I heard voices coming from across the hall. I walked over and stood for a moment. She knew nobody so it would make no sense that she would have anybody visit with her. I was just about to knock when I heard something hit the wall hard. I pounded on the door, “Marly?” I shouted, trying to listen for her reply. There was nothing. I started slamming my body against the door, cursing the strength of our buildings to withstand an attack. I heard more crashing inside the room and knew I needed to get in there. I raised my foot and slammed it into the door handle. The wood splintered and the door flew open. I was able to enter the room.
Marly POV I cannot believe I just suggested that. My heart was racing. I was leaving soon. What was I thinking suggesting we sleep together. Well not “sleep” together; just sleep. That is all. I saw a look of surprise cross his face and I felt uncertainty fill me. “Never mind, I will sleep on the couch,” I said quickly. I was moving around him when his hand reached out and stopped me. “I am sure we can handle one night, don’t you think?” he teased. I looked at him, my stomach filled with butterflies bouncing around. “Of course,” I stated calmly. I would not be intimidated by this man. No more would I bow to others. I do not know why I am feeling this way, but for some reason I feel comfortable with Carson. It makes me a little sad that things could not work out between us, but an Alpha Lycan needs a strong mate. An equal and I was far from equal. I huffed before him and moved towards the bed. “I will be right back,”
Marly POV Warm. I was so warm, and there was a weight on my body. I could not move away from the heat source. I groaned, as my eyes were still closed, and I had no sense of where I was. I wiggled around, trying to dislodge the weight across my body. I had to use the washroom, and the delay was adding unwanted pressure on my body. My eyes slowly opened, forcing me to remember the events before I fell asleep. I gasped and whipped my body around, effectively waking the person who was keeping me warm. “Good morning,” Carson mumbled as he stretched. As he did, hardness was poking my body. I felt my face go red with embarrassment. I had sex before but had never woken up with somebody. And I was limited in my experience. “Where are my pillows?!?” I shrieked, remembering my wall of pillows that were supposed to keep us separated. Carson chuckled, “They were in the way,” he teased, as he swung his legs over the side of the bed.
Carson POV I was pissed that Marly was so obedient as to bow to Jenna. I knew this was a problem, and I had no idea how to fix it. Marly would need to be stronger, if she were to take over as Luna. But Jenna would fight all the way to retain the title. It was no secret that the Elders wanted me to take Jenna as my mate. Now that Marly was here, I could not see myself with anybody else but her. It was fucked up. How did I end up mated with an Omega? Anything else would be easy to defend, but an Omega was going to be a challenge. But I loved a challenge, I thought with a smirk. “Marly is not going anywhere,” I found myself saying. I felt like everything was getting away from me. I wanted the chance to see what could happen between Marly and me. I also did not want to hurt her. I knew she had her own doubts in who she was. It made me want her more. Made me want to show her what I saw, when I looked at her.
Carson POV I took Marly’s hand in mine and led her back to the woman claiming to be Cara. We walked into the room, with Cara asking for me. She stopped asking when she saw me. Her face lit up until she saw me holding Marly’s hand. “What is this?” she whispered. “Who are you?” I countered. “Carson, you know who I am,” she replied, hurt lacing her words. “I am afraid I do not. There are no sparks between us. I spoke with an Elder who advised the only reason that would be is if you were never my mate to begin with,” I shared with her. I saw her eyes fill up with tears. “I do not understand,” she replied, as tears rolled down her cheeks. I was not immune to her pain. The woman I was looking at was identical to my first mate. I hated to see her in pain, knowing I was partially the cause. But I had to remind myself that she was somehow involved in this trickery. “I do not understand either. I am hoping yo
Marly POV My chest hurt. It hurt to breathe. I had known I was right and nothing would change. To everyone I was a useless Omega. Someone who did not matter. I rushed towards the door, eyeing the exit with hope. I needed to get some fresh air. Something to allow the pain to wash over me. I knew Sarah had wanted to follow me, but I had held my hand up. She had been wrong. Nobody wanted me here, and nobody would care if I disappeared. Just as I was about to reach my goal, I felt a warm hand take my arm. I instantly felt the sparks between us, and I felt betrayed. I whipped around and slammed my fist into Carson’s chest. I knew it would not hurt him, but I was angry at the circumstances. Before I could hit him again, Carson had wrapped his arms around my thrashing body and carried me to an empty room, shutting the door behind him. He simply held me while I cried in frustration. Frustration at the situati
Marly POV I had been working on my studies, trying to remain distracted while I kicked myself in the ass for not going with Carson. The truth was I was killing myself with all the what ifs. At least if I was there, I would know what was happening. I had reread this last text five times and still had no idea what I was supposed to be doing with it. I heard a soft tap on my door, and my heart leapt in my throat. Was Carson back already? I moved quickly to the door, opening it widely. My smile froze as I saw Jenna standing there. “How did you get up here?” I demanded as she stood at the door. “As Luna, I have access to all areas of this pack house,” she stated. I simply stood there, refusing to invite her into my room. After the last experience, I did not want a repeat of that. “What do you want?” I asked. “I wanted to let you know that just because you were safely returned to the Full Moon Pack, you will not take over the r
Carson POV “Cara?” I whispered. I could not believe my eyes. The first woman I had ever loved was lying in the bed before me. The woman I had buried. The woman I had vowed would be my only love, was alive and in front of me. I saw her eyes flutter and watched in stunned silence as they opened, and she looked frantically around the room. Her eyes settled on mine, and I watched as tears filled her eyes. “Carson?” she whispered, as she moved her hand out to mine. I was reluctant to touch her. I did not know what I felt in this moment. It was so surreal to me. My first mate was alive and in the same room as me. I moved forward and slowly took Cara’s hand, bracing myself for the sparks that would bounce between us. I touched her hand, taking it into my bigger hand. I felt … nothing. No sparks, no sense of a mate bond. Nothing. I looked to Cara in confusion, to see her confused expression mirror mine. “Wha
Marly POV I quietly shut the door behind me, as I walked into the room I was currently using. I took a deep breath, as I contemplated what would happen next. I would likely be moving my room to another floor, if I am allowed that courtesy. What was a moment of joy after shifting, suddenly felt heavy and uncomfortable. I had no idea what this meant, but I knew it would change things for Carson and myself. I quickly wiped away the sting of tears that started to fill my eyes. I refused to cry over a destiny that I had known would never be mine. I had to focus on getting my courses finished and then leaving Carson and the Full Moon Pack behind. I heard a soft tap on my door and turned as I watched the door open. “Marly?” I heard Carson say before he walked into the room. I paused as he entered. “Why did you leave?” he asked me as he came closer. “I think it is best that we put some distance between us,” I stated calmly. Calme
Carson POV Marly was a white wolf. She was stunning and it meant our pack was blessed. What would her special talent be? I had no idea, but I could not wait to find out. I saw Marly starting to sway in front of me. She was exhausted. I was proud of her. She had handled her shift very well. Shifting is not typically that intense. I could only assume it was because Marly was a special wolf, that the first shift took so long. I swept Marly into my arms and slowly walked back to where our clothing was. She had long since fallen asleep in my arms and I was reluctant to wake her. “Marly, it’s time to wake up,” I said softly. She let out a soft growl, which caused me to smile. My little mate, and wolf were going to give me a lot of attitude, I thought to myself. I slowly released her legs, letting them slide down my body so she was standing in front of me. She stood there swaying slightly as I grabbed my
Marly POV My skin was burning. I could feel the movement under my skin as Layla tried to control our shift. I felt pain everywhere; it was almost unbearable. I knew Layla had healed me. She had been talking to me softly throughout the process. The expedited healing had left me exhausted, but now I was faced with a bigger challenge. I felt Carson lift me in his arms. The touch of his skin against mine helped ease some of my discomfort temporarily. I leaned into him, needing to feel him close to me. “Hang on, sweetheart,” he murmured to me, as I felt tears sting my eyes. I did not know if I could wait much longer. I heard the doctor yelling something in the background, but Carson simply growled and continued moving forward. The fresh air as we exited the hospital helped me breathe through the next wave of pain. The forest was within feet of us now. “Put me down,” I muttered to Carson, trying to get out of his arms.
Carson POV We went through the darkened halls of the dungeons, the stench a reminder of the filth trapped here. I felt the rage inside me fuel my need to destroy Alpha Luke. He had brought up feelings I had long since buried and put to rest. Now they were rolling around inside my head, wondering how this could have happened. If it even did happen. We arrived at the Alpha’s cell. He was cuffed with silver to the wall, his arms above his head. It was evident that Jeff had spent some time trying to get Luke to talk. He had not been successful. Luke was stronger than I expected. Jeff is one of the best at torture, yet this bastard had not crumbled under the pressure. I walked in slowly, looking the Alpha over. He slowly lifted his head, his eyes almost swollen shut, blood dripping from various wounds on his face. He slowly smiled, “Ahh, I see you have managed to pull yourself away from that useless Omega,” he managed to taunt
Carson POV I paced outside the operating room, waiting for word on Marly. I cursed myself at taking so long to find her. Seeing that bastard with his canines in her throat. I could feel her fear before I saw her and all I wanted was to get there before he could hurt her. And I had almost been too late. I was reeling from Alpha Luke’s words that my first mate was still alive. I did not believe him. We had buried her; I remembered those fateful days. The pain. The desire to stop living. Those days were very real. I had hunted the rogues down who had killed her. And then I went into a drunken stupor for days. The guilt haunting me. And now I was being haunted once again. For the mate I had been gifted as my second chance mate. And for the mate I had believed was long gone from this world. I had seen the pain on Marly’s face when Luke had spilled his guts. The fear that crossed her face. I had wanted to