~Nikki~Paul stands up swiftly, which untangles our bodies. I’m breathing heavily, and my mind is cloudy. I have no idea how we arrived here, but I want to see it through, no matter how nervous I am. I want Paul back on me, but I’m still confused about everything. The food was terrific, and I wouldn’t mind finishing the meal, but this…..this is quickly becoming even better. The time to think is not there for me because Paul quickly grabs my arm and pulls me up. He pushes my body flush with his, his hands finding their way to my ass. He backs me up until my waist hits the edge of the table. Paul’s hands find their way to my thighs, and he lifts me, causing me to wrap my legs around his waist. Paul sits me on the table, spreading my legs. Paul settles between my legs and attacks my neck with his mouth. I run my hands up and down his torso, enjoying the feel of his muscles clenching beneath my touch. Paul uses his tongue up and down my neck. He nibbles on my marking spot, causing my bo
The morning light hits me, and I try to cover my face. I turn in bed, feeling the soreness of my body. My eyes pop open when I remember what I did last night. I’m sore because my body was worshipped all night long. After the dining table, we stopped in the living room, on the stairs, and had a few rounds in the bed before collapsing. Even when I was younger, I’d never gone so hard with someone. Stuart and I did what we did, but it was always when he was in the mood. He wasn’t horrible, but he wasn’t the most sensitive when it came to making me feel good. Paul was so attentive that I started to feel bad. I felt I didn’t give him nearly as much as he gave me. I move sharply to the side at the thought of Paul. The bed is empty, and I’m slowly starting to panic. I hear no sounds from the bathroom or scents indicating food being made. Maybe this was just a one-night thing. Maybe Paul isn’t here to try to make it easier to walk away. My phone pings and I look over at the nightstand. I ha
~Tia~I’m super excited! My mom and Paul…..together. I knew there was something between them. After the entire ordeal, they started to lean on each other. I guess it made sense after finding out your chosen mates were betraying you and with each other. Mom needed someone to talk to, and that couldn’t be me. Paul seemed not to hesitate to be there for Mom, and I loved him for that. I thought I was reading into things when Paul left to travel, and Mom returned to her everyday life. I thought I had imagined their interest in each other and was prepared to let it go. It was when they came back from the wedding and were at breakfast together that I saw what was really there. Paul couldn’t keep his eyes off Mom, and she kept blushing like a schoolgirl. I was so tempted to call Mom all night to see how things went, but if they got super close, that would just interrupt. I don’t want to block anyone from anything. I hope Paul liked the dress I picked out. I didn’t see either of them at brea
~Stuart~The door opens, and Kimberly walks in slowly. She sweeps the room with her gaze, and she stops when it lands on me. We lock eyes and stare at each other. I have so many things I want to say and so many questions I want to ask, but my mouth is glued shut. Kimberly doesn’t make a sound. She eventually closes the door and walks to the bedroom. I get off the couch and go to the kitchen to get some coffee. I’ve been spending the last few days rethinking the choices I’ve made in the past. I remember when I found out that Kimberly was my mate. I was dating Nikki at that time. We met at school, and I liked how innocent she was. Our high school had different packs in attendance, along with humans. We had to make sure we kept our behaviors in check so the humans didn’t realize what we were or that we were anything other than human.Kimberly didn’t finish school with us. She went away to a boarding school and didn’t come home until she was 19/20ish. By then, I was dating Nikki heavily;
~Third Person (Texts)~P: How was your day, gorgeous?N: Ah, it was…..interesting….how about you?P: Interesting? What do you mean?N: Well, your sons came to see me……P: Shit! How’d that go?N: ……..N: It went pretty good….lol…P: Damn….I was over here stressing out…..lolN: They did bring up an interesting point, though.P: Lay it on me.N: What happens if you find your second chance mate?P: I don’t pretend to know what the future holds for me. I can do one of two things. I can hold off on love, waiting to see if a second chance mate comes along, or I can live in the present and love those close to me. I guess the question is……do you want to live in the present with me?N: I’d love to. We can tackle anything else together when or if the time comes.P: Exactly…..gotta run……↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝P: I know it’s the middle of the night, but I just had to send you this picture. This is what thinking about you does to me. I can’t wait to see you again……↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝↝
~Imogene~The three look at me, but nothing is being said. I already knew this would be a job, but I’m prepared for it. I just need to deliver this mutt to the hands of the other mutt; then, I will have enough money to get out of town permanently. I hate having to rely on these dogs for my freedom, but I imagine there are worse fates. The pregnant chick, Tia, I think, is looking me up and down. I know she can’t tell that I’m a witch. I have perfected my wolf scent over the years. This spell makes it impossible for me to smell like anything other than a werewolf. There’s got to be a reason why she’s looking at me like that. The twins aren’t giving me much better, but this is their father, so it makes sense that they are suspicious. Honestly, no one has to worry about me. I don’t plan to be here longer than a few days. I just need to deliver him and get my money. I hug up on Paul, running my hand down his chest. I make sure I keep eye contact with her, just in case she thinks she’ll
~Kimberly~My anxiety level has been off the charts. The days keep passing, and I’m not hearing anything from that witch. I have no idea if she’s made contact with Paul or when she’s going to get him to me. I keep calling her and coming up empty. I want to find her and give her a piece of my mind, but I wouldn’t even know where to look. I would be afraid that she’s going to stiff me, but she hasn’t gotten her full payment. Things with Stuart have been tense. The bond is strong, and my wolf has been harassing me to accept and mark him. He’s my fated mate, but he can’t provide me with the life I’m used to. I deserve so much more than he’s able to give me.We haven’t spoken since I’ve been back. Stuart has been camping out on the couch and staying away from me. He finds a way to walk out if I walk into a room. If we are stuck in a room together, he makes sure to pretend as if I’m not there. I never wanted this animosity or ambivalence between us. I just want back what I had. I’m at the
~Tia~Mom has been so miserable since Paul came back with his second chance mate. I’ve barely seen her; she’s only going to work and taking meals in her room. I’ve tried to reach out to her, but she keeps telling me everything is OK. I know my mom, and I know everything is not OK. I’m usually all for fated mates and following the Moon Goddess’ will, but something about this doesn’t sit well with me. I feel like this isn’t the match that it seems. Something about this Imogene just rubs me the wrong way. I’ve been trying to talk to Paul, but it hasn’t gone well. I try texting him, but I only get one-word responses. He keeps a permanent block up, so I can’t mind link him. The two times that I’ve seen him, he’s been terse. He’s been the same way with everyone, including Landon and Lincoln. Something is telling me things are off, but I don’t know how to find out what’s happening. My office door opens, and I smell my mates as they walk in. I look at the time and immediately feel bad. It’