I glance over towards Mason as the car continues down the road. I have no idea where I’m going, but from the constant frown on his face, I don’t think I can ask many questions.
As I turn my attention back out the window and stare at the passing scenery, he growls, “It is best you don’t ask questions. I won’t answer any of them right now. They will only be answered if and when you accept your mate and you have become part of our pack. Alpha Wyatt and Luna Kane have already decided that neither Tommy nor Finn will leave the pack once they find their mates. They have gone through too much, and they don’t need to go through anything like that again. So, the only way to make sure they are protected is to make their mate join our pack and not the other way around.”
I turn and look at him. Once again, a slew of questions pop up in my mind along with a slight sting in my chest.
Finn POV This is it. Owen is either my mate or Tommy’s. I wish I already knew whose mate Owen is. I pace back and forth and hesitantly glance across the room to the couch and Tommy. As I take a moment and analyze his body language, I stop pacing and stare at him. I want to ask him if he is all right, but I don’t have to. One look at him, and I already know the answer. As my werewolf eyes absorb every tiny minor aspect of Tommy’s behavior, the reality of the situation slams hard into me. I take a deep breath while his fingers fidget with the hem of his shirt. I could chalk it up to nerves, but that would be wrong. I continue to watch quietly as Tommy bites his lower lip and fear flashes across his eyes. Well, I’m not doing much better though, as another wave of panic coursing through my body. I wipe my sweating palms down the front of my jeans and tak
I don’t need to be told twice.I catapult off the couch towards my mate and pull him down the hall and into my room.Yes. It is actually happening.All my waiting is finally over. I can finally say I have my other half. I have my mate.As soon as I pull Owen into the bedroom, he shuts the door and pulls me back into his arms. He instantly takes control and captures my mouth in a passionate kiss. As soon as our lips touch, a heat pulses through my entire body and the desire to claim him consumes me.I have asked many people what to expect when I finally find my mate, and each has a similar story. However, those stories are nothing like this. Could this be because I’m so much older than everyone else?My thoughts evaporate as Owen’s large hands roam around my body. Soon, my clothes fly in every direction, and I’m standing naked in his arms. I,
What is happening? Just the other day, I was having the time of my life with Becky, and when I wasn’t with Becky, I was with Owen. But I haven’t seen my friend for a couple of days, and I’m now standing outside Alpha Dan’s office. I still have no idea why I’ve been called back to my pack. The one thing I know for sure is that this isn’t good. My gut twists while my foot frantically taps on the floor as I sit on the edge of the chair right outside the Alpha’s office. This almost feels like déjà vu. I can’t remember how many times I have sat in this exact same spot over the years. The only difference now is that my friend isn’t with me. Where is he, anyway? I have tried to mind link with him, but he has me blocked out. He has never blocked me before. Did I make him mad by starting something with Becky? My thoughts are interrupted when the office door opens, and anoth
Wyatt POV I look across my desk at my mate and my Luna. Kane and I have had so many hurdles to get past, but it isn’t anything compared to what Tommy is going through right now. I don’t know what I would have done if I had to go through anything like what the young boy is going through. Yes, I’ve had problems from time to time, but it has never been from within my pack. It has always been from someone outside the pack. Granted, losing my first mate was a tremendous blow, and I had a tough time getting through that time period, but I always had a large group of friends and family who were there supporting me. Until we found Tommy, he didn’t have anyone for most of his life. Even though he has been with our pack for several years, the scars left from his original pack and the pack’s multiple attempts at killing Tommy have left him shattered and broken. Recently, though, I could see
It has been a week and I don’t want this to end. Well, our bond won’t end, but our mating process is almost complete. I’m not kidding when I say I could spend the rest of my life lying in bed with Finn. I look at my amazing mate sleeping in my arms. How can he even be more beautiful while sleeping? I lovingly gaze at him. My eyes are instantly drawn to his pink lips, that are silently begging to be devoured. Flashes of the past week flow through my mind. I can’t keep track of how many times I have savored his luscious lips, but I have enjoyed them each and every time. Gulp. My eyes slowly slide down to his neck and land on his mark, a large wolf nuzzling a smaller wolf with the moon behind them. Perfect. A sense of pride wells up in my chest. That is my mark. He is my mate. I have finally found my other half. A smile dances across my face.&
I just couldn’t do it. I really wanted to sit next to Finn this morning, but after seeing his happy face day after day coming out of what used to be our bedroom, I couldn’t tear him away from his mate. I know it is best if I continue to spend time with him, but I also can’t even bring myself to think about hampering his joy. I have never seen him smile so much or so wide. Everyone can tell with one look he is happy. Who am I to stop it? He deserves it. I know Wyatt and Kane have talked with Owen and have told him I will share the bed with Owen and Finn. But who am I kidding? Can I really do that? They have just found each other and have mated. It would be right to get in the middle of it. Why does this have to be so hard? I sigh and look out the car’s window. My mind continues to wage a battle as I stare at the passing scenery as it zooms past. Dee shifts around in the f
I smile as I walk out of the bedroom and head down the hall with Owen. The warmth of his hand seeps into me as he gently holds my hand. At the same time, his soothing scent of cinnamon wraps around me like a warm blanket. Ah. I can do this every day. Wait. I will do this every day. Who knew that just holding hands could be so enjoyable? My thoughts are soon interrupted when Kane calls out from another room, “Come on, you two. The food is done and will be cold soon.” Food. How could I forget about eating? I softly chuckle and holler back, “We are coming. Don’t worry.” With a spring in my step, I pull Owen towards the dining room. My smile instantly vanishes as soon as I step into the room. I look around, but there isn’t anyone else here besides Wyatt, Kane and Connor, who is in the highchair. What the heck?
It is just the three of us in the living room now. My eyes drift over to Finn and Owen. Even though my friend is only a few feet away from me, it feels more like miles. I stay quiet and keep my mouth shut as Finn’s warm laughter fills the room. Every fiber of my body wants to run over and sit beside him while I tell him about everything that happened today. How I almost had an impenetrable wall of people around me all day long which gave me some peace, but not like what Finn provides to me. Or how Dee chased off some idiot who thought I looked like an easy target to pick on in the cafeteria. The corners of my mouth curl upwards as the scene replays in my head. It didn’t take long for Shane to join her and direct the jerk to go somewhere else, while I silently shake in my boots and almost piss my pants behind a large human wall. Luckily, the crowd of sworn protectors kept the idiot a safe di
With a small grin, I sit down at the table while a few elders scurry around, getting things ready for our lesson. It has been a long time coming, but Alpha Wyatt has finally approved all new members are to learn the pack’s complete history, including all the information about the royals. Thus, they wanted Tommy and me here today to go over it, too. I take a deep breath. This is a big day, but not for the lesson. No, this is another big day for Tommy and him accomplishing another milestone. At this rate, he will overcome all his fears in no time. I’m happy and proud of what he has accomplished, but a part of me, right now, can’t completely get over the loss of our pup. I’m smiling on the outside, but there is a chunk of my heart still grieving the loss. I glance across the room at Owen as he walks into the room, with Tommy and Jimmy following behind. Even though he appears to be happy too, I know he is battling the same pain inside as me. Rose walks into the room and clears
** 4 months in the future ** I take a deep breath as I stare down the hallway. Students scurry back and forth, hurrying off to their classes. Murmurs from all directions hang in the air, but I ignore them. I can do this. Taking a shaky breath, I rub my sweaty palm across my mate’s mark on my neck. My heartbeat quickens as my breathing becomes shallow. This is the first time I’ve ever tried to walk to my class by myself. Finn is some distance behind me and if I need help, he can rush to me, but I’ve told him only to come if he has no other choice. This is another small goal I need to do on my own. Each day, I get closer to conquering all my past demons. Touching Jimmy’s mark soothes my nerves while I gather my courage. I don’t dare look back at Finn, or I’ll lose what little courage I mustered up to do this. My eyes dart back and forth along the hallway before landing on my classroom’s door, which is at the other end of the hall. The door is open and a female student w
I stand in the hallway and stare back and forth between the two bedroom doors, while I wonder if everything will be all right. One couple is at their peak of happiness, while the other couple is at their lowest point since becoming mates. What do you do when the two people in the pack who can calm everyone else down are the ones who need someone to calm them down? How much longer will Owen and Finn keep to themselves and lock themselves in their room? Even though I’m the Luna, I don’t feel right barging into their room and trying to help them. This is something personal between the two of them, and only the two of them should work it out. My heart aches thinking about what they are going through right now. I’ve already given them a small talk, but I want to wrap my arms around them and make it all go away. My attention slowly drifts back over to the other door. I also want to wrap my arms around Jimmy and Tommy, but instead of taking away their pain, I want to rejoice in thei
My stomach flutters as my hunger for Jimmy soars. My wolf purrs in delight as I smile. Before my mind can wonder to other things, he captures my lips in a passionate kiss, and I remember exactly what we are doing. I have just demanded he make love to me and claim me. My wolf’s purrs stop as he jumps to the front of my mind. He also wants to put an end to our loneliness. He wants his mate as much as I do.My wolf won’t be the one enjoying this, though. It will be me. I may be fearful and shy in other instances, but not this time. The both of us have gone through so much to find each other. I’m not letting my wolf take control, no matter what. I’m going to be the one to savor and enjoy this moment.I moan into his mouth as his large hands move at the speed of light. Our clothes fly in every direction and in only a matter of minutes, we are both naked, with him hovering over me. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to see much of his tall, godlike body. Yes, I want to devour
** A couple of hours earlier ** I can’t stop my foot from bouncing while my heart races. Tommy has kissed me. He accepts me. With a faint smile on my face, I stare out the front window of the car. My mate is in Alpha Wyatt’s car in front of us. Even though we aren’t sitting side by side, a warmth slowly builds within me, knowing what will happen when we get back to the pack house. We will claim each other and officially become mates. My true mate is going to be mine. That seems so foreign and surreal. I had come to terms with the fact I’m never going to find my mate, but the moon goddess has a different plan for me. A sharp pang stabs me right through my heart as guilt washes over me. I haven’t stayed true to my mate. I know from Owen my mate has stayed pure and innocent for me. Why have I been such an idiot? Well, I know why, but I wish I could go back and change my past. If only that is possible, I would do it in a heartbeat. I run my palms down the top of my t
Owen POVI don’t know what to do. Finn has been crying on and off for days now. Something is seriously wrong, but he won’t tell me anything. I can tell by the looks on Alpha Wyatt and Luna Kane’s face they know what it is, but I also know they have looked into my mate’s mind to get the answer. I have promised to never do that, but this is almost too much. It eats away at me to see Finn so upset every night. I have been hesitant to push anymore because there are usually other people in the apartment, but right now, we are the only ones here. This may be my only chance to talk to him alone. With my arm wrapped around his shoulders, I pull him even tighter against me as we sit on the couch in the living room. I really don’t want to do this, but I have to. Gulp.Well, here goes nothing. I squeeze his shoulders and reluctantly ask, “Finn, baby, can you please tell me what is wrong? I want to help you, but I can’t do it if I don’t know what has happened.”He rests his head again
No. Not again. My breath hitches. Fear rushes through my body, turning my blood ice cold, as the sound of people rushing towards me echoes in my ears. Imagines of the last time something like this has happened, when I nearly lost my life, come flooding back to me. However, this time, I won’t go without a fight. I may be scared out of my mind, but it doesn’t mean I’m going to welcome anything these jerks want to do to me. Up to this point in my walk, I have only been worrying about my mate. His burned egg scent keeps tickling my nose and no matter what I do, I can’t seem to block it out. Luckily, he has kept his distance. As the group suddenly surrounds me, the one person who I have been avoiding, my mate, is the one person I want to call out to, but I don’t know his name. BAM!The tallest guy from the group knocks the wind out of me as the first punch lands on my stomach. A cold shiver runs down my spine as his rough hand grabs my shirt. Instantly, my body wants to repel
I’ve been so nervous Tommy is going to cancel his trip to the mall. As for Owen and Finn, I still don’t know exactly what is going on, but something is clearly happening there. I won’t push the topic or even look into my friend’s mind. When he is ready, he will tell me. Until then, I’ll wait patiently. I glance down at my watch as I pace back and forth in my room. Any minute now, Owen should tell me whether or not Tommy is going to the mall or not. If Tommy goes through with it, I’m going too. I’m sure he can smell my scent, but I want to be there, no matter what. Tommy’s words suddenly come flooding back to me, along with his disgust. My wolf whimpers and cowards back into the shadows. I have talked with the elders, including the Supreme Elder. They have told me this same situation with Tommy has happened in the past on rare occasions with other mates, but they also told me I still have a chance at changing things. Nothing is set in stone. If I can just prove to Tomm
Man, the elders are brutal. I think my college classes are hard, but the professors are nothing compared to the elders. Ugh… My mind is still spinning. Each day, they overload us with new information on things I’ve never heard before. Then our ability training is on another level which drains my energy.As soon as I walk into the apartment, I take a deep breath and let Finn’s delicious scent wash over me and calm me down as it wraps around me like a soothing blanket. I don’t care how hard or bad my day is. My mate’s scent of a spring rain instantly sends my mind to a wondrous field of spring flowers in bloom and gives me a silent boost of energy. I know he doesn’t have any flower aromas in his scent, but I can’t help to associate his spring rain aroma with blooming flowers. Just as Finn’s scent soothes my mind and body, Tommy rushes around the corner towards me. With an edge to his voice, he comes to a grinding halt in front of me and grunts, “Owen! Something is wrong with