I don’t know what is happening lately. My head is still spinning after the phone call I got from Beta Malcolm yesterday. How in the world did they even get my name or know about me? I’m sure that there isn’t some grand list somewhere of all the werewolves, including rogues, in the world. That would be crazy.
So many people, including rogues, died during the great war. I understand, from what Dee has told me, Alpha Mike’s beta was killed in the war, along with a lot of others from her pack. The previous beta stayed on as Alpha Mike’s beta, but Beta Malcolm wants to retire.
With only a few people to pick from in his own pack, he is looking everywhere for someone to replace Beta Malcolm.
I’m still not sure how they got my name, though.
After talking with Beta Malcolm, I agreed to go to meet him next week after my classes are done. He said it isn’t a formal intervi
Ben POV I bite my lower lip, trying to keep myself from laughing. The look of confusion swirling around in Dee and Shane’s eyes as I talk to them through the mind link is priceless. A small part of me hopes I’m not shocking them too much, though. For a while, Kane and I have thought that it was time to tell Dee and Shane the truth. Actually, to be completely honest, it is way past time to tell them, but if we left this up to Tommy and Finn, they probably would keep putting it off. Doing it this way, we get the added intention of showing the other werewolves here that the group is protected by us. While linking with everyone at the table, I continue on. “With them being male omegas, they actually live with Wyatt and Kane to keep them safe from everyone else, especially when they go into heat.” I glance quickly at the two young omegas, who now have a pink dusting across their cheeks while they lower t
I couldn’t wait for Finn and Tommy to get here. My foot bounces on the floor while I stare at the door and look at my watch again. When are they getting here?This is probably one of the biggest things to happen in my life. The only downside is that I can’t tell anyone about it. I have to keep it to myself.I have been fighting back the urge to call my mother and let her know. I can only imagine how shocked she would be if she knew I was going to Sun Moon pack.Ding.I catapult off my couch while I grab the phone off the coffee table. I can’t help but to squeal in delight when I open the door and see that Tommy and Finn are here.I dash over to the bed and toss my bags over my shoulders before running out the door.The whole time, I have the biggest grin on my face.I don’t think my feet have hardly touches the ground as I bolt out of the buildin
Mike POVI look across my desk at Beta Malcolm, while I have the information and documents regarding the pack’s beta candidates in front of me. “Have you met with each candidate yet?”He sits back in the chair and nods. “Yes, Alpha Mike. I have talked with each person a bit to get a feel for what they are like. I have eliminated several already from the start.”I lean forward and puts my arms on the top of the desk. “How about those two that I had to help transfer to SM University? Are they still in the running?”He nods again. “Yes. I have narrowed the group down to five candidates, of which the two you helped to transfer to SM University are still among the group. Shane is also still in the running.”He moves in his chair and then leans forward a little. “On a side note, I want to say Shane is someone my son rea
I still can’t really believe this is happening to me. Wait, I should say I can’t really believe this is happening to us. Jimmy and I have never really had too many good things happen to us. It isn’t every day you get asked to interview for the Beta position of a pack. Well, there is a downside though. We have to move away from our pack, but I won’t call that a complete downside. If this is what we need to do to find our mates, then we will do it. Plus, this is one of the best universities in the country, if not the best. In addition, there are so many werewolves here. Shoot. There are more werewolves in the whole first year class than there was in the whole previous university we were at. “Hey, when are we supposed to go to Dark Moon pack for our next interview? Did you hear anything yet?” As we walk along the sidewalk to our next class, I glance beside me to Jimmy and s
I’m not so sure about this. I know Tommy needs to do this, but this almost feels like pushing him off into the deep end of the swimming pool and telling him to learn to swim.My heartbeat quickens as I look at the swarm of people in the cafeteria and then back at Tommy. This is one of the few times when Shane and Dee aren’t with us.I nudge my friend’s arm and tentatively ask, “Tommy, are you sure about this? I know we need to start working on doing things so you can fight your overwhelming fear and anxiety, but I’m still not sure if this is the right way to do it or not.”Tommy gulps, as he scans the crowd. His lip slightly trembles, along with his voice. “Well, this is better than a bar and much safer, too. So, let's start with this and hopefully, we can graduate to the bar soon or even the movies.”My gut twists and a heavy weight presses down on my chest.&n
Jimmy POV I honestly don’t know what Owen’s problem is. We haven’t found our mates yet, so why does he think it will happen now? I’m tired of waiting. I want to have some real fun. Well, we have had fun before, but it was more of a one-night stand than anything else. To be honest, I’m not really sure exactly what my friend has done. I, on the other hand, have enjoyed myself from time to time, but now, I think I’m ready to go to the next level and actually have a relationship, even if it isn’t with my mate. “Jimmy, baby, are you ever going to take me out on a date? Or am I just going to only hang out with you in my apartment?” I smile and turn my head towards Becky. Her long brown wavy hair fans out along my arm and the side of my bare chest as we lay on the bed. I kiss the top of her head. “Sweetheart, I promise to take you on an actual date soon, but right now, you
Finn POV What is wrong with my wolf? The last couple of days, in the afternoon, my wolf has been going slightly crazy, pacing back and forth and wagging his tail. I have never seen him like this before. What is even more odd is that my wolf calms down and goes back to normal when we get back to the pack house. Something is definitely up. I lean back on the couch and take a drink from my glass while I mindlessly keep my eyes on the TV. As I lower my glass down to my lap, I run through everything for the last few days once again. Did anything change? Did I do something different? However, I keep coming up with the same answer. No. Nothing different has happened, so why is my wolf acting so strange? My thoughts are interrupted when someone nudges my arm. I half-heartedly ask, “What?” Tommy’s concerned voice replies, “Is something wrong? Yo
I look at my phone and re-read the message again. I still can’t believe it. One of our mates has talked with Shane and Dee. I don’t know if I’m ready or not. What if he is Finn’s mate and not mine? Am I ready for his attention to be on his mate instead of helping to calm me down all the time? A cold chill slides through my body. I would love to think that I am, but I know I’m not. I glance across the dining room table at Finn. Even though we have skipped our afternoon classes, I had hoped we could come home and just lounge around. Maybe watch some TV or play some video games. However, Finn won’t let us. He wants to study. But my studying came to a crashing halt when I read Shane’s message in our group chat, which I’m re-reading once again. No matter how many times I read it, I still can’t believe it. Either my mate or Finn’s mate has come looking
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