~Devonte~I may sound confident, but my fear and anxiety levels are pretty damn high. What she’s threatening actually shakes me to my core. This isn’t something that I want to get out. I know Lynn said there’s nothing wrong with my preference and that it doesn’t diminish who I am, but that’s hard to hold on to when you are always taught one thing growing up.The lesson for young boys is that you’re strong. You’re the strongest and have to protect everyone else, especially women. Some lessons tell us that crying makes us weak, and being vulnerable in any way has the same results. Take all of that and add the pressure of being a royal and of ranked blood. I’ve never felt comfortable with my sexual preferences because I’ve been taught that those don’t fit with what/who a man should be.I lost the made-up version of myself last night. I let go and was able to be the real me and…..I loved it. I loved giving in to the desires that I always kept hidden. It felt so freeing, and the idea that I
~Vonte~I make it to the room in record time, and I’m tempted to strip down to wait for my mate. Being without her for the night was torture, and I want nothing more than to reacquaint myself with her body. She said she needed to talk, though, so I guess I need to stay dressed for that. Last night, let me know that being apart from her is not an option for me.I sit on the bed in anticipation. It’s not that I think anything is wrong; I just wonder what she will say. I’m surprised that she was out all night with my brother, of all people. I figured it would be a quick dinner, and the dumbass would reject her. I mean, he’s practically rejected her already; he just hasn’t said the words to make it official. I was ready to comfort her for the night because that rejection would be worse than when he was in the hospital.As wonderful as it’s been to have her all to myself, I have to admit that it’s felt off. In my heart, something is missing; our bond is weak. I would never tell her that be
~Devonte~SHIT! I feel like I’m fumbling this entire conversation. I feel like I’m making this worse than it needs to be. I continue to pace, figuring out the right way to say what I’m trying to say. My brother and I are twins, and we share a mate. We have to figure out how to make this work, or things will be difficult. I want us to be close again….I’ve missed my brother.“ ‘Te…..” my brother growls. “There’s something you’re not telling me, and I want to know what it is.” I stop and throw my head back, shutting my eyes. I sigh loudly and open my eyes. I find the couch and plop on it, not looking at my brother.“I……” Vonte sits in a chair next to the couch. He leans forward, elbows on his knees. His eyes are burning a hole in me, and I’m starting to feel uncomfortable. I take a deep breath and slowly let it out. “Do you remember me switching schools?”“Of course I do. I never knew why it happened; Mom and Dad wouldn’t even tell me. That was the beginning of our separation if you ask
~Sonya~Once Devonte left me, my anger soared. Just who the fuck does he think he is? He knows I can destroy him, but he goes anyway?! I know it’s all because of that bitch, but it won’t last. I’m going to make sure an example is made out of her.I pulled my phone out and dialed the number I’d been saving for a while. It was a quick conversation, but all the necessary information was shared. I hung up, knowing things would go in my favor sooner than anyone thought.I decided to wait downstairs for that bitch. Although I have plans for everyone, she still needs to understand that I’m not one to fuck with. I’ve been training for years and know she’s no match for me.I scent her coming down the stairs and see she’s alone. I push her into the wall the minute she steps off the bottom steps. Her body connects heavily, and her head knocks against the wall. It wasn’t hard enough to knock her out, but I know it made a mark.I take advantage and start to punch her in the side and back. “Just th
~Devonte~“So let me get this straight…..” We’ve been in the Alpha’s office since the warriors hauled Sonya away. I told everyone about the discussion with Sonya; I included her threats against Lynn but skipped the threats against me. I don’t know how I feel about everyone knowing about my proclivities. Now, Landon is trying to come to terms with everything. “Sonya not only attacked the sitting Beta, but she also threatened the same Beta. She issued a challenge, yet she’s not in the cells and isn’t dead. As a matter of fact, she was sent to stay with Adela. Have I gotten that right?” The room is quiet, with everyone looking around. I get the confusion. The fact that Sonya threatened Lynn is enough for her to be sentenced to death. At the very least, she should be locked in the cells. She shouldn’t have even been able to challenge Lynn after everything she’s done.“Uh, Lynn….care to fill in the blanks?” I look at Lincoln, who looks a bit more stressed than his brother. Lynn is pacing t
~Aida~I’ve been over this and over this, but there isn’t a clear answer. My body is screaming out for my mate, my fated mate. He’s right here, right in front of me. I just….I can’t come to terms with the fact that he’s who he is.Ivan is a vampire! How is it that I’m fated to a vampire of all people? It isn’t like it never happens; I’ve heard of this here and there. I just never thought I’d get a second chance mate, and it would be a vampire. How am I supposed to deal with that?To accept Ivan as my mate, I’d eventually mark him. I mark Ivan, and I will lose my wolf, so essentially, I will lose a part of me. How can I go into this knowing that a part of who I am will be gone? I feel like none of this is fair. This must be a punishment for everything I’ve done.There’s too much flooding in my head, and I needed to get it out. I push back the covers and put my feet on the floor. I need to speak to him, but I’m not even sure what we need to speak about. I don’t even know what to say to
~Lynn~We are enjoying breakfast with Tia, Landon, Lincoln, and the baby. Nikki and Paul actually made an appearance, too. Usually, they eat at home, but they stopped by today. Kian has been laughing and cooing, being passed around and doted on. That is one loved kid, but who can help it? He’s such a cutie.Surprisingly, Stuart isn’t around this morning. He’s hardly ever away from his grandpup or Tia these days. I asked him why he didn’t just move back onto packlands, but he said he isn’t worthy of that yet. He said he did more than enough damage and needs to right things before being welcomed back. I have to say, I’ve known him my entire life, but I’ve never known him to be a good man until recently. If Stuart had been here, though, most of us wouldn’t have gotten a crack at Kian. He loves that child so much; Paul does, too. Those two with Kian are a sight to see.I know I’m making heart eyes right now. Somehow, Kian ended up in Vonte’s arms, and I swear my ovaries are screaming at m
~Devonte~We are all seated in the Alpha office, and it’s awkward as fuck. The twins are at their desks with Tia between them. My parents are sitting in front of one desk, Sonya’s Dad is in front of another, and my brother, me, and Lynn are sitting on the couch.I anxiously look around the room, not quite knowing what to say or do at this point. Everyone else looks pretty lost, so I feel a bit better knowing it isn’t just me. “Where’s my daughter?!” I gulp a bit, trying to ready myself to answer that question. Lynn squeezes my leg, and I feel her pushing calm vibes through our bond. One of the twins clears their throat.“She’s currently being housed in a cottage a bit away from the packhouse.”“Why is she there? Why isn’t she staying in the packhouse?” Peter stands up, and a growl rips from him. I feel him push out his Gamma aura, though, in this room, it carries no weight. I hear Vonte snicker, and I slightly shake my head. The thing is for him to increase his anger and jump on peopl