Mournings Over Mason POV I was surprised to see Mia’s face when I finally reached the top. She looked different. She looked stronger than when I last laid eyes on her. She had her hair pulled into a tight ponytail and she was wearing all black. A mournful color if there ever was one. She didn’t bother smiling as she stood side by side with Patrick. She just gave a nod like everyone else. I took my place standing next to the two who were facing the crowd. Although never officially a part of his trusted advisors, she held the same status in Evander’s heart as me and Patrick. I wouldn’t dare have it any other way. “Wolves!” I yell aloud. “Evander, our beloved leader is gone and he will not return. But make no mistake. His memory will not be left behind. He brought us power beyond what any other rogue leader could imagine.” One by one, they all began to howl. Once they were finished expressing their love for him, I began speaking again. “I have spent the past few days thinking abou
Deja VuZaya POVMy mate has stopped purposely avoiding me and begun fake paying attention to me while in the company of others. We’ve been pretending for days, which hasn’t been as hard as I thought it would be.I’d spent the last few days with Anna organizing the arrival of some Alpha and his Luna. Since it was only them, I set up a few rooms here in the Alpha house. I figured they would arrive with a few guards. I had Anna prepare a home not far from the Alpha house for them.This project kept me busy during the day.Grodric kept himself busy in meetings all week with different groups of people. Though he hasn’t said a word about what those meetings were about, I could tell it was military related. I got my confirmation when my mid-day training session was canceled due to perimeter runs.The last time I saw groups of soldiers running around like this, Evander had just killed Alpha Ken.A knock at the door pulled me from my continuous guesses about his secret meetings. Anna popped h
A Surprising GuestZaya POVA red-headed human approached me with the biggest grin ever. And why wouldn’t it be the biggest grin a girl could possibly have?Apart from having a very nice-looking mate and being the Luna of a pack, she also had a very big belly.She was pregnant.My heart dropped an inch as I tried to compose myself. Godric held my hand firmly in his. I could feel him giving me strength, but at that moment, I needed more than he could give.She was pregnant.I couldn’t believe my eyes. How could this be happening to me? Not only did I have to hide my pregnancy, but I also had to do it while looking in the face of what seemed the happiest girl around.“I’m sorry.” She spoke with her hand still out toward me. “Did I do something to offend you?”It took a second for me to register what she was saying but a mild squeeze from Godrics hand helped the words form.“Oh. No. You didn’t do anything wrong. I just noticed I may have underestimated the number of rooms I would need fo
Hiding Out Zaya POV I held my friend as she released the saddest cry I’d ever heard. It was low and yet the loudest sound I heard all day. She was heart broken. I could tell because I too was heart broken. We sat like that for at least an hour. My arm draped over her shoulders with her head in the crook of my neck. No words are needed to lighten or worsen the mood. Just us. When I felt she wasn’t going to feel any better, I released her of her duties for the day. “How about you go home and get some rest?” Anna eased her head off my shoulder and looked at me before wiping her tears. “But I still have to…” I stood up and looked around the room. “I’m sure I can get the extra room together.” She started to list all the things she had to do. And I held up my hands to stop her from speaking. “If I need any help or get stuff, I’m sure one of the house staff can assist me. Now, please go get some rest.” She started to protest again but nodded her head instead. I sat back on the bed on
The Learning Curve Zaya POVAlex follows me the entire way to the dining hall. I could hear laughter spilling out the open doors and windows.As soon as I enter and am standing next to my mate, I apologize. “Sorry, everyone. We are all set for you all to get settled into your rooms when you are ready.”Godric wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me close to him. I welcomed his touch and warmth. I didn’t realize how much I missed him until his lips grazed my cheek.The smile that crossed my lips was real and fake at the same time.“Thank you, Luna Zaya. We really appreciate you accommodating us.” Luna Tari said with an apologetic smile on her face.I wanted to tell her she didn’t have to call me Luna, but I knew that would be inappropriate. I still wasn’t used to wolves nodding and bowing to me. And now there was a human doing it.“Honey. I’m actually glad you are back. We were going to go to my office to discuss a few things before dinner.”“Ok. I believe that Anna set up the pat
Rumors Are UsGodric POVOne of Brax’s guards stood by while another guy joined us inside the office. I tried not to look too confused while trying to remember his name. He had come with Brax a few times when we were younger. But they hadn’t been here in a while.The two guys sat in front of my desk, while I sat behind it. Alex took his normal seat on the couch against the wall. He always sat with his back against the wall. Just his way of keeping an eye on things.“Alpha Godric…,” He said formally and I stopped him.“Please Brax. I know it’s custom, but in this office, you can call me Godric. We go too far back for such formalities.”He nodded and smiled. “Godric. This is my first commander of my soldiers, Trent.” Trent leaned forward and shook my hand firmly.I gave him a smile but still tried again to hold my confusion as to why he brought him. I would have thought he’d bring an Elder as I thought we were here to speak about policy.”“Is there something I should know Brax? You arri
Attack of the RoguesZaya POV“You know my story, but what’s yours?” I asked Tari.We were alone now. Audrey and the other females had since excused themselves, leaving me and Tari alone on the patio.Well, not really alone. Her bodyguard was still there. I felt bad for him having to stand guard for hours at a time.She looked confused. “What do you mean by my story?”“I mean I only heard that you were human. How did you come to be with the wolves? How did any of your humans come to be with the werewolves?”She picked up another sandwich and took a bite before answering me. “These sandwiches are sooooo good.” She said with a stuffed mouth.Anna made sure a few snacks were brought out to us as we lounged around talking. It was a combination of muffins, cakes, fruit, and tiny sandwiches. Tari loved the sandwiches so much, that she requested a full-sized sandwich with the same ingredients. Then she requested another.She was satisfying every hunger need she had, while I was trying to hid
Be Happy Zaya POV The next morning, I awoke in bed alone. Again. My mate never made it to our bedroom last night. I was almost embarrassed to say that I was waiting for him. I didn't want to admit that I was waiting, but I was. My wolf clearly needed him more than ever right now. Maybe it was the pregnancy hormones. Maybe it was the loneliness. Maybe it was the jealousy of seeing the girl with her mate and her big belly. Whatever it was my wolf and I was at opposite ends of the stick. She wanted to ignore everything that happened between me and my mate. She wanted me to ignore the heart and the pain that I felt. Or maybe it was I who wanted to ignore the pain in my heart. Maybe it was I who wanted to push past all of this and just be with him. Just to be happy. From the moment I stepped out of bed to the moment I made it to the dining hall, I kept telling myself the same thing over and over again. ‘Be happy. Be happy. Be happy.’ The repeating silent mantra worked for a momen