"That's… that's awful," Lily said covering her mouth in horror. "Wait, was that the cruise ship massacre? Were humans the cause of it?" "Yes, unfortunately. We couldn't determine if it was typical liquor antics or if hunters were involved," Adam answered. Hunters were humans that knew about the supernatural and decided to hunt them down. Many disasters in the world were due to them covering up their crimes. "Alpha Jack searched and searched for the cause. It didn't seem like extremists were involved, but Alpha Jack never shook the feeling that there were," Adam continued solemnly. Matthew had mentioned having another sibling that died, but Lily had just assumed that it was a pup that had died of natural causes. "Why did no one ever speak of this? I didn't even know that he had a twin or simply a brother that passed away?" Lily asked. "Alpha Jack does not believe in releasing information that would make him or his pack vulnerable. He forced his entire pack to never speak
Lily found herself alone with Alpha Jack in the private corner of the opera box as Garrett went to get champagne. The air grew tense as their eyes met, and a sense of unease settled upon her. Alpha Jack's dominant presence loomed over her, causing her to instinctively lower her gaze. "I thought it was amazing. You don't really see many shows that can keep you on your toes during the first episode like that. I mean…" Lily started to break the tension by talking about the show when Alpha Jack interrupted her. "Why hasn't Garrett marked you yet?" Alpha Jack's voice boomed, his tone demanding an explanation. He had noticed the hickey on her neck, but the family crest was not there as it would be once she was marked. Lily's heart pounded in her chest, her insecurity rising to the surface. She gathered her courage and spoke softly, "We've decided to wait until spring. I wanted to give Garrett the opportunity to find his fated mate, as he deserves. I wouldn't want to rob him of the ch
She was nervous. After returning from the premiere, in a drunken stupor, Lily had said she no longer wanted to sleep in a separate room. She wanted to sleep with Garrett and Garrett eagerly took her up on the offer. All of her things had been neatly organized and placed in his room. Now, she sat on his bed with her thoughts while he was in the shower and her previous liquid courage was now beginning to fade. 'What are you so nervous about? We already felt him,' Dina stated. 'This is different. This is planned,' Lily responded. 'And? It wouldn't have made much of a difference if it happened here or Christmas night,' Dina said. That was a valid point. Lily had wanted Garrett that night. Whether it was the influence of the Alpha call or not, Lily would have went all the way if they hadn't been interrupted. Garrett came out of the bathroom with only a towel wrapped around his lower body. Lily felt so embarrassed that she did not even know where to look. "You can't tell me
The upscale restaurant hummed with chatter and the clinking of glasses as Kelly, Jack, Kenneth, and Mandy sat at a private table tucked away in a dimly lit corner. The scent of deliciously cooked meat filled the air, mingling with the anticipation of an impending conversation. Kelly stirred her drink with a thoughtful expression on her face, breaking the silence. "Kenneth, about the deal with Lily..." Kenneth's gaze met Kelly's, and he straightened in his seat, a touch defensive. "Yeah, what happened? I didn’t receive the amount we agreed upon. I could easily go to the public about this." Jack leaned back, his alpha aura evident even in this public setting. "Once you attempted to steal your daughter’s money for her education, Garrett took interest in the arrangement. He was the one who sent you the money, so you will deal with him moving forward," he said calmly. "My son does not like anyone to interfere in his personal matters." Kenneth's hackles rose, but before he could re
"So be it, my little she-wolf," Garrett growled. To Lily's surprise, Garrett spun her around and pinned her against the shower's glass wall. In the sun-lit bathroom, their bodies intertwined, and Garrett's calloused hand traced a path down the woman's slender side. With a gentle yet firm grip on her hip, he pulled her closer, their bodies fitting together seamlessly. In the heat of the moment, their bodies intertwined, their desires reaching a fever pitch. As their passion intensified, his once soft touch grew firm and eager, pressing against her with a sense of urgency. Garrett's hand gently caressed a full breast, causing a soft moan to escape from her delicate, plush lips as he skillfully massaged her nipple, gradually transforming it into a firm nub. Her head rolled lazily back to rest on his chest as he slowly nibbled his way down the smooth, pale column of her neck. She raised one hand, burying her thin fingers in his hair, and melted against him in the hot, gentle spray of
Lily's heart pounded as she sat on the side of Garrett's bed, her eyes filled with frustration and confusion. Her mind was swirling with a mix of emotions, ranging from disappointment to anger. She couldn't understand why Garrett had refused her. Lily glared at where his fangs had ripped through the edge of his bed instead of marking her. 'I told you it was too soon. We rushed into it and now look at us,' Lily complained to Dina. 'There has to be a misunderstanding. It is very clear that he wants us. Something else must be happening,' Dina responded. 'Or we turned him off by acting like Brandy,' Lily countered. "Look, Lily," Garrett started, breaking the awkward silence, but Lily cut him off. "Garrett, I don't understand," Lily said, her voice trembling slightly as she was trying to keep her composure. Garrett sighed, running a hand through his tousled hair. "It's not that I don't want to be with you. It's just that…" 'Oh goddess, here it is. He's rejecting us,' Lily gr
"This is a problem. I thought doctors had found a way to keep this from happening," Garrett said, his voice filled with concern and a touch of frustration. The days when heat cycles would throw the whole were community into chaos were before him, but the stories of bloodshed and turmoil still echoed in his mind. The mere thought of Lily causing such a disruption made him uncomfortable. 'She is a rejected and unmated female that you keep overstimulating. It was bound to happen," Berric replied, his tone matter of fact. 'This is your fault as well,' Garrett responded, a hint of defensiveness creeping into his voice. 'If you had allowed me to mark her or marked her yourself, we wouldn't be facing this situation,' Berric retorted. 'You're right, but you also know it wouldn't be right to mark her now. We made that decision together,' Garrett said, the weight of responsibility heavy on his shoulders. 'Regardless of the reasons, we need to find a solution. We can't afford to let thi
Garrett gestured for Lily to take a seat, his expression serious as they settled into the comfortable corner of their living room. The crackling fire cast dancing shadows across the room, creating an intimate atmosphere for their conversation. "Lily, there's something important we need to discuss," Garrett began, his voice carrying a weight of concern. "The Winter Moon celebration is fast approaching, and there's something you should know." Lily looked at him curiously, her brows furrowing. "What is it, Garrett? What's going on with the Winter Moon celebration?" Garrett took a deep breath, his eyes focused on Lily. "This year, things will be different. For the first time, the werewolf packs and prides will be attending the celebration together." Lily's eyes widened with surprise. Werefelines usually couldn't stand being around werewolves, excluding Tiffany. Tiffany and her pride were seen as outliers. "That's unexpected. Werewolves and werefelines don't usually mingle at thes