I sighed as I sat in my office, my hands curled around the warm mug of tea, the room dark the only light coming from the glow of the moon outside and a small soft lamp on the bookshelf opposite the window. I sipped my tea trying to keep myself calm as I stared out the window, determined not to let the worry I was feeling eat away at me. It had been hours since Kane and Magnus left to investigate the attack at the western border and I had yet to hear from either of them. I was reluctant to go up to Kane’s suite as it felt weird to be ther without them.A knock on the door had me jumping and cursing as I sloshed the hot tea over the rim of my cup and into my hands. I set it down as I felt Brodryn enter the room, taking napkins and wiping the mug and the front of my shirt before I looked up at him. He was shirtless and standing in the doorway, stepping in and closing it behind him while he watched me.I titled my head at him and bit my bottom lip as I felt the heat in his gaze but my att
It had been a couple of days since the attack on the western border and through the bonds I could feel Kane and Magnus’s frustrations. They were having no luck finding any leads and it was weighing on them both. Since that part of Kane’s pack was relatively remote he was staying there for a while to bring comfort to his pack members. I missed him but I understood his reasons. Magnus had been called back for some council business and it had me more nervous that he was alone this time. In their absence I had been doing what I could for the pack, it was just slightly overwhelming. There were a lot of people I met with throughout the day, and I had the sense that it was more curiosity about me and what I was like than anything. It was nice to meet his pack members but still it was overwhelming. I was doing my best to fulfill the role of Luna but it was still a strange role to take on. One I wasn’t sure I was any good at. I still doubted I was even a good Alpha. Self doubt was something I
I woke the next morning to the door of the suite being open and a voice calling out for me. I groaned and climbed out of the bed and went into the main room, nodding to the triplets who were standing there as I made my way into the kitchen for a glass of water. I was tired and a little grouchy but aware enough not to take it out on them. “What’s going on?” I asked through a yawn. “Sorry to wake you Luna, we just got back and the Alpha has asked us to help you get your things together for your ride back to your pack. He’s on his way and hoping to be here in time to say his goodbyes. The kitchen has prepared a special breakfast for you as well. We’re all sad to see you go.” Renley said as he ran a hand through his blonde hair. “I’m sad to leave, I do really like the pack, but I’m ready to go home. I miss my Gram and I need to be with my pack.” I admit with a small smile. “That’s fine, just abandon us Luna, that’s fine.” Ramsey said with a small playful grin. I looked at him in surp
“Ugh thank gods we’re home!” I groaned as I hopped out of the truck just as Echo came to a stop in front of the pack house. I stretched and groaned as the ache in my muscles protested the movements after being stationary for so long. “Thank gods is right. I desperately need a piss and to sleep. I’m heading home. Catch you later Kara.” Echo said as he grabbed his bag and headed to the house he shared with his brother and his mate. I waved him off before heading to the house and smiling at Gram as she came out of the house to give me a big squeeze, kissing my cheek and smoothing back my hair before leading me into the house.“You look tired my dear. Did you want something to eat before you go to bed?” Gram asked as she led me into the kitchen. I nodded and yawned as I sat on a stool at the island counter. “The truck is not a comfortable place to sleep. Echo was driving all the way through and didn’t stop unless for a bathroom break. I felt so bad I couldn’t help him by driving part of
I woke to the sensation of someone climbing into bed with me, their body warm and wrapping around me from behind, feather light kisses being placed on my neck. I stirred and looked over my shoulder, smiling sleepily as I saw Blaze in the dark. “Welcome home, Little Mouse. I missed you.” He whispered as he tightened his arms around me, pulling my back flush to his chest as he kissed my cheek. “I missed you too Blaze.” I sighed as I relaxed in his hold, his scent enveloping me and making me feel safe and relaxed. “I’m glad you’re still here.”“I’m the baby among my brothers. Therefore I do not have their responsibilities. Works in my favour seeing as I get to stay with you as long as I please.” He gloated before nipping the back of my shoulder. “Sneaky Blaze.” I teased as I turned in his arms so I could face him, kissing him softly, my eyes still closed as I nuzzled into his arms. “Tired?”“Mhm. It’s still night time. Not everyone is a night owl….dragon? Like you and Brodryn. I actu
“Hello, Alpha Einar? This is Alpha Kara Ravenfield, I’m returning your call now that I’m back home.” I said as I fiddled with my pen while I spoke to him. “Ah yes! Alpha Kara, it's nice to hear from you again. Your Beta informed me that you were staying with your mate. Did you have a good time?” He asked conversationally, the sounds of muffled shouts and laughter coming from the background. “I did have a good time yeah, it was interesting to see his pack and how much it differs from mine.” I admit with a small smile as I swivel my chair side to side. “But I’m happy to be home and back with my pack.”“It’s always the best feeling to come home to your own after a journey.” Einar admits with a soft chuckle. “That is the truth. So what do I owe the call in the first place?” I ask, the curiosity eating at me. “Well I had a thought after our first chat and I went back through all of our old records. I found correspondence between your first Alpha and his family here. It goes on through
I was unable to convince Echo and Ezra to day drink with me, they were being responsible and taking part in training. Ezra also threatened me not to include his mate Lindy in my plans. So that’s exactly what I did. Figured it would also be a good idea to get to know her better. So as soon as I finished returning all my phone calls and being a responsible Alpha, I invited Lindy and Ellis both to join me for lunch in my office. I hadn’t spent enough time with Lindy and Ellis seemed like she’d be someone I could get along with so it was a perfect idea. “Ok so I have to ask; what’s it like to have that many mates? Do you ever get overwhelmed and like you can’t spend enough time with them?” Ellis asked as she dipped some of her fries in cheese dip before eating them. “Hmm, yes and no. Overwhelmed just because I’m not used to it, but I wouldn’t change it. I do feel sad that I can’t spend enough time with them but they all have major responsibilities so I understand that. I just wish that
That evening after supper, Blaze and I snuck away into the trees. We had warned the others that my being marked would result in me sleeping for a few days so they were prepared. I wanted the claiming out of the way so I would not be sleeping when the Alpha from Norway came to visit. Though it in no way diminished my want and need to be claimed by Blaze. I was just being practical. A fact he started to tease me on as we walked through the trees. “You know it hurts that you’re fitting in my claim before bigger and more important things.” He mused with an over-exaggerated sigh. “I guess I’m just an afterthought.” “Oh come on! You know it’s not like that. I want to be claimed by you. But it also makes sense to do it now so that I’m not unavailable when Alpha Einar gets here. I’m not being mean here.” I scoffed and held onto his arm, taking him deeper into the trees. “Oh sure, justify it however you want to. I know I’m just an afterthought.” He teased back and pulled from my grip, wal