Sean’s POVSean took Adina’s hand as they walked out of the plane. It had become a habit by now, but more so. He needed the feeling of her as he saw the two black cars waiting by the side of the runway. Men and women were standing by the cars. He didn’t recognise most of them.A little in front of the rest of the wolves waiting was a tall, well-built man. Sean recognised him as he had similar features to himself. His brother was watching them as they walked toward him. Then he started moving to meet them halfway.“Welcome back, Sean,” his brother said. He smiled at Sean and extended his hand.“Thank you, Liam,” Sean said, shaking his hand. To Sean’s surprise, his older brother was shorter than him. Liam had always towered over him when they were growing up, and Sean had always felt like he would never be as strong or tall.“This is the Beloved One. Adina, this is my brother, Liam,” Sean introduced them.“My lady, it’s an honour to meet you finally,” Liam said, bowing slightly to Adina
Sean’s POVIt felt strange for Sean to see all the happiness welcoming him home. He recognised some of them but far from all of them. The pack house looked the same on the outside, but they had renovated and updated things on the inside.Sean kept waiting for the moment when he would get a nostalgic feel or a sense of coming home. But it never came.His brother hadn’t been wrong about their mother gathering all the single she-wolves in the pack. Most of them kept their distance after finding out he was mated. But he could feel one or two of them still staring at him.“We have arranged for lunch for you,” his mother said as she showed them into the dining room, where a buffet had been set up.“Thank you, that is so kind of you. We appreciate it,” Adina smiled. She was in hardcore work mode, Sean realised. He also knew that after their car ride, she would not be up to food.“Please, dig in,” Liam told them.Sean let Adina walk before him, and he watched her trying to fill her plate to b
Sean’s POVSean let his hand run up and down Adina’s leg; he felt her breathing getting heavier against his neck. His other hand moved up her back and entangled her hair, letting her know she should continue. Adina moved her hips, grinding against Sean’s cock.“Fuck,” he groaned and pressed himself against her.“You don’t seem too tired either,” Adina whispered against his neck.“I would have to be dead to be too tired for this,” he admitted.“Take your clothes off for me,” he then told her. She looked at him in surprise, and then a smile came over her lips. She kissed him and then got up and stood a few feet away.Sean watched as she turned her back to him and pulled the sweater over her head. Se saw the straps of a black bra. Adina started unbuttoning her jeans, and she pulled them down with swaying motions of her hips. Slowly, while bending at the waist. She gave him a perfect view of her amazing ass and the black thong that she had on.Sean let out a low growl and felt himself get
Adina’s POVAdina woke up snuggled into Sean. She was feeling much better today. She hoped there weren’t any long car rides in store for the day. Sean pulled her closer and kissed her.“What time is it?” he sleepily asked.“Just after five,” Adina smiled.“Five? Are you trying to kill me? Go back to sleep,” he told her.“We went to sleep too early yesterday. I’m not tired,” she said.“Then we will have to fix that,” he told her with a wicked smile.Two hours later, they were walking into the dining hall hand in hand. Adina was bracing for another day of keeping herself from killing all the single females in the pack.“Morning my…, Adina, Sean,” Liam greeted them.“Good morning, alpha Liam,” Adina smiled.“Please, just Liam,” he smiled back.Adina liked Liam. He was a good alpha. She had paid attention to their tour yesterday and saw that despite the recent attack and losing their former alpha. The pack was in good condition; the wolves respected their new alpha, and their pack bond wa
Adina’s POVWhen they met in the dining room an hour later, Adina and Sean were in a better mood than yesterday. Some of the nervous tension had left them. Adina even found that she was less annoyed by Tia’s presence.“Could I talk with you, Adina?” Sean’s mother asked as they had almost finished eating.“Sure,” Adina smiled at her.“I’ll join you,” Sean said.“I was hoping to have a word with Adina,” his mother told him.“I think I’ll insist,” Sean said, and Adina looked at him with surprise.“It’s okay, Sean, it’s you, mother,” she said, thinking he was slipping into his bodyguard role.“No, I think my brother is right. Let’s make it a family talk, and I’ll join as well,” Liam said.Adina looked at the two men. What was happening?“Fine,” their mother said.‘Love, what is going on?’ Adina asked Sean in a mind link.‘I just have a feeling,’ he told her.‘Okay, I trust you,’ she said.“Let’s use my office. It will give us some privacy,” Liam smiled and led the way.As they got there,
Adina’s POVComing home had been the right decision. Both Adina and Sean relaxed and, together with Colin, they settled back into their routine. Adina’s office had been renovated. They had decided that she and Sean would share one office.Colin and Adina had first offered to get Sean on his own. But he had insisted that was unnecessary. Adina was never alone, so when she would be in her office, he would be with her. When Adina or Adina and Sean were to work with Colin, they would be in Colin’s office.Adina had demanded that Sean pick out his own furniture for the office. She was slowly but surely making sure he stopped just accommodating her.Colin and Sean both insisted that she wasn’t allowed to see their new bedroom. Adina had thought about sneaking a peek. But she decided she would be a good mate and wait. They were all living in Sean’s old apartment at the moment.It wasn’t bad, but the bed was smaller than what they were used to. It had forced some interesting creative position
Adina’s POVA week later and their bedroom was finally finished. Adina couldn’t wait to see it. The entire pack had kept its content a secret from her. Johnny had been put on lookout and had taken his job serious. As soon as Adina stepped foot inside the pack house, the teen was by her side and watched her movements.It could have been irritating, but Adina found it sweet. She liked to see how Johnny had changed. He had become more aware of himself and how to interact with other wolves. Adina had even seen Rose going up to talk to him. Johnny always kept a respectful distance from the young she-wolf and seemed almost shy.“Ready to see the new apartment?” Sean asked Adina.They had been in her office for most of the morning and afternoon. The White rose pack needed a budget review, and Cernack had asked for a call later in the week.“More than ready,” Adina smiled.“Come on then,” Sean said, reaching out his hand to her.Adina jumped up and took his hand. He led her out of her office
Adina’s POVAdina was cooking breakfast in the communal kitchen as Sean set the table, and Colin made coffee and brought juice and milk to the table. It was one of those mornings when their little family could sit and eat breakfast together.Due to all their different schedules, it was hard to get all six of them to sit down together. Breakfast was also the only meal the alpha throuple didn’t eat with the pack.Julia and Mateo came in just as Adina poured the scrambled eggs into a bowl and handed it to Colin to bring to the table. “You should have let me help with breakfast,” Julia said.“No, need,” Adina smiled and handed her a basket with toast. Julia smiled and took it to the table before sitting beside her mate.Sean came and gave her a quick kiss, grabbed the plate with bacon, and walked over to the table. Jason came into the kitchen and smiled at Adina.“We missed you at dinner yesterday,” he smirked. Adina fought hard against blushing.“Stop teasing my mate,” Colin said, givi
Jouko stood up and tried to look like he wasn’t half starving. He bowed towards the gods and the jury. “My lord, my lady,” he addressed the gods. “The things that you have been told here today have been taken out of context and twisted to make them seem like something they are not,” he continued. “I am happy to hear that. Could you put things in the right context, please?” Absalom said. “With pleasure, my lord. In the last five generations the Beloved One have been showing signs of weakness that, quite frankly, is dangerous,” Jouko said. “How’s that?” Selene asked. “They have been more restricting when it comes to interactions with humans. We have fewer ways to express our true nature. The council has put laws and restrictions in place to protect the weak humans from us. It’s a threat to my race,” Jouko told her. “The Beloved One, would you like to respond?” Absalom asked. “I would, thank you,” Adina said, standing up. She didn’t walk toward the gods or the vampire. She stood b
Colin’s POV It had been a month since the battle. The pack was in one place again. Colin, Adina, Sean and Clara and Julia had all gone to the dryads to thank them for watching over their pack members. Despite losing some of their pack members in the battle, the pack had stayed strong and as word got out that the Beloved One lived in the pack, they had gotten a lot of attention. The pack had taken it in stride. They were proud of their luna. Colin was proud of his pack and of his two mates. Today was the day for the trial and they would once again go to the dryads’ land. The only way to let them take part in the trial was to hold it on or near their land. The local tribe had generously offered to host the event. Each race had selected five representatives, except for humans that were peacefully unaware of the whole thing. The enemy vampires and the rogues had been allowed to choose three individuals each to represent them at the trial. The trial would be open to leaders of the race
Adina’s POV“Hello, mother. I’m fine, a little more tired than usual. But I’m perfectly fine to eat lunch with the pack,” Sean said.“You know Adina, and this is my other mate, alpha Colin. Colin, this is my mother and Tia,” Sean introduced them.“Mrs Murphy, Tia,” Colin nodded.“Alpha Colin,” both women said with a bow.Adina didn’t like that Sean’s mother hadn’t offered Colin to call her by her first name. It was a clear sign she didn’t accept him as her son’s mate. Adina felt both her mates tense up.“Would you like something to eat? You have had a long journey,” Adina asked.Sean’s mother looked at her and it wasn’t a hostile look, but it was cold and accusing. Adina had no doubt that Sean’s mother saw her as the reason her son had almost been killed. It was enough hostility in her eyes for both Colin and Sean to stand up and move closer to Adina.“No thank you, we ate on the way,” Sean’s mother told her.Adina saw it wasn’t just her mates that was reacting to the presence of the
Sean’s POV“So she brought Tia with her,” Adina sighed. It wasn’t a question.Sean growled, and he felt Colin tense up and growl as well.“That can be an issue,” Adina admitted.“Both Colin and I are more protective than usual, as you can understand,” Adina added.“I understand,” Liam nodded.“That goes for the pack as well. We have just been through a major battle, and they almost lost Sean. If they find out someone is trying to take him away, that individual will not have a peaceful time in this pack,” Colin said.“I get that, and if you allow her to visit, I will make that clear to her. I have talked to her after your visit and she knows she was in the wrong,” Liam said.“We will let them in. Sean’s mother should be able to see him,” Adina said.“Baby cake, that isn’t necessary,” Sean objected.“I have no issue turning them away,” Colin agreed.“But I do. Are you going to argue with me?” Adina asked.“No, baby,” Colin sighed.“You are too stubborn and kind-hearted for your own good
Sean’s POVSean was slowly gaining consciousness. He felt tired; it wasn’t the kind of tired he usually got after a long day. This was tired like as if he wasn’t lying down, he would probably have ended up in a pile on the floor. He had a faint recollection of being injured; he had a clear memory of wanting to see Adina one last time.Was he alive? He pondered as he focused. He could feel someone having their hand on his arm and someone was holding his hand. Sean could feel the sparkles that ran over his skin. His brain got a little clearer, and he smelt the scent of his mates. He opened his eyes and looked to his left.Besides the bed he was lying in, Colin sat in an armchair with a sleeping Adina in his lap. Adina was holding Sean’s hand in hers, even in her sleep, and Colin had his hand on Sean’s arm.Sean met Colin’s eye and Colin smiled.‘Welcome back,’ Colin mind linked Sean and squeezed his arm.‘Thank you. Where have I been?’ Sean asked.‘Out of it. You are in big trouble, my
Colin’s POVColin watched Adina work. Her eyes were closed, and she had her hands on Sean’s body. There was a steady trickling of silver coming out of is wound and into the basin.Clara came walking into the room with Jason. Jason went pale when he saw Sean. Clara swallowed hard but continued to walk up to the gurney. Before Colin knew it, he had emitted a low growl as a warning. His wolf was just under the surface and saw both his mates being vulnerable and he reacted out of instinct.“Sorry,” he said to Clara. She had frozen in the spot as he growled, and Jason had moved between his friend and his mate. “Go ahead, just go slow and don’t do any sudden movements,” Colin tried to smile at them.They had decided that Clara should stay in the shelter during the attack in case something went wrong, and Doc had been injured during the attack. Clara hadn’t been happy about it, but it was the prudent thing to do as they now had two doctors in the pack.She now carefully looked over Sean’s i
Adina’s POVThe enemies in front of Adina parted to let a tall woman through. She was slender and had short midnight black hair and brown eyes that was filled with hatred and loathing.“Diedre, I presume,” Adina smirked.“Adina, cousin,” the woman smiled. But Adina could tell that she wasn’t pleased that Adina had known her name.“It’s time to stop this, Diedre. You will never have my title and you most definitely won’t have my powers,” Adina said.“Why would we stop when we are winning?” Diedre asked. Adina laughed, but it was a laugh void of all amusement.“You are more delusional than I thought, cousin. Let’s stop this unnecessary killing and part ways,” Adina said.“I’m not the one with a mate that is more dead than alive,” Dierdre smirked.Both Colin and Adina growled at her.“You may not be, but you are the one with a fast-depleting army. Do you think these are the only warriors that will fight in my name? Magical creatures from around the world is standing by to send us backup.
Sean’s POVSean knew he needed to get his men over to Colin as soon as possible. If what Adina said was true and the main vampire force was heading there, Colin and his men would be in trouble.He shifted back to his human form for a moment to give orders to the surrounding warriors. He was still amazed at how many warriors Adina had rounded up. Sean had a good idea about how she had done it. They would have a conversation about that when this was over.“I need half of you to stay here, half of you need to come with me. We have a large number of vampires moving towards team A’s position. We will offer them support,” Sean told them. Sean’s brother shifted back to his human form next to Sean.“We will follow you,” he told Sean, and Sean nodded. He had been surprised when he saw his brother come sprinting through the woods. But he was grateful that he and his warriors had joined them.Sean shifted back to his wolf and then he was off. He mind linked Jason and Mateo to make sure they knew
Adina’s POVAdina walked down into the shelter for the second time. She knew what she needed to do. She also knew her mates would have refused to let her do it. That is why she hadn’t told them about it. She felt a little guilty for that. But not so much that she wouldn’t do it.She stopped by the monitoring station and had a look. It was too early to get a sense for the battle of the numbers. But at least things looked to start off on a smaller scale. Adina was afraid that the enemies were just testing the waters.‘We are under attack, we need our allies on site now,’ Adina mind linked Cernack.‘Are you safe, my lady?’ he asked.‘I am, but my mates and my pack aren’t. I want the council, all of the council, to call in favours where we can. I want all the warriors that we wan get to be ready. If we have allies that are more than an hour's drive away that are willing to help, let me know,’ Adina said.‘Yes, my lady,’ Cernack said.Adina turned to her two friends and smiled.“I’m going