~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
~Sonya~I had a late night and a semi-early morning. I’ve been training in this small living room. I know I don’t need to do much because I’ve been training most of my life. I’ve even trained with royal guards, so I know that I have a lot of skills. I can’t wait to show what I can do and destroy that bitch.When I got up this morning, that girl was walking back into the cottage. I don’t even really know who she is or why she’s here, but she’s definitely being watched. She came in and went straight to a back room. I just have to be here for another day or two, and then I can go back to the castle with Devonte.A knock on the door pauses my crunches. I already know she isn’t going to come to answer the door, so I get up and open it. “Daddy!” I launch myself on my dad, ecstatic that he’s here. If he’s here, that means that Devonte’s parents are here too.My dad wraps his arms around my body and squeezes me. He pulls back from me so I can see his face. “What did you do, mi amor? What were
~Lynn~“So, let me get this straight. You and dad…..you and mom…..you two get like…kinky in the bedroom?”“Damn, ‘Te! Did you really have to ask that?”“What?! I want to clarify what we’re talking about right now.” My giggles turn into full-blown laughter. Everyone takes a second to stare at me, and I’m immediately embarrassed. Well, only a little.I try to cough in a lame attempt to cover my amusement, but I know the cat is out of the bag. “Maybe I should go and let you three talk.” I rise to my feet and am immediately yanked back down. I look at Devonte, confused.“If we have to hear this, you have to too. We are mated, so we are in this together.” I smile and shake my head, getting comfortable between my mates. Gamma Lawson clears his throat, and we give him our attention.“Let’s put all the cards on the table. While what anyone does in the privacy of their bedroom is their own business, yes, your mom and I like to get…..creative from time to time. Devonte, son, you got your prefer
~Sonya~I couldn’t silence my smirk if I tried and didn’t want to try. I warned Devonte that I would blow the cover off his little secret, but he wanted to test me. Now he’ll have no choice but to leave the hag alone and come back to me. When he does, I will make him pay for the drama and squash that deviant streak he’s trying to let loose.I look around the room, waiting for the blowup, the anger. The twins are sitting quietly with that bitch between them. The Lawsons haven’t said anything, but I notice their eyes clouding over, so they’re definitely speaking. My father looks shocked.“Is that it?” I look at Mrs Lawson, and my mouth immediately becomes dry. She says this as if that isn’t everything.“Uh…ye…yes.” Mrs. Lawson looks at her mate and then back at me.“So you called us out here, told me that my son’s mate was practically dangerous, all because he has a kink in the bedroom. Is that right?” I gulp and swallow. I nod my head slightly. The feeling I’m getting is telling me thi
~Vonte~SHIT! How did this happen? I should have known we’d use Serena at some point, but the thought hadn’t really crossed my mind.*Flashback*I tighten my arms around her, pulling her in close. I place a soft kiss on her shoulder, causing her to stir in my arms. I can’t believe that after such a busy night, I’m ready all over again this morning. My hardness is pressed between her crack, and I feel her clenching. I growl softly, and she chuckles. I kiss her over and over along her shoulder and her neck. “What are we doing, Vonte?” “Hmmm. I don’t know about you, but I’m getting ready to visit paradise again.” She giggles and lightly slaps my arm. “I’m serious, Vonte. We aren’t fated mates. You know mine died some time ago, and you haven’t found yours. I don’t want to stand in your way when you do.”“I hate that you had to go through that.” She shrugs her shoulders. “It happens sometimes, but I survived.” She turns to her other side to face me. “Last night was amazing, but I don’t
~Devonte~I return to the office to find my brother cuddling with our mate on the couch. I wonder what happened between him and Serena. It seemed like they had a past of some sort, but I’m not sure what it consisted of.I plop down next to Lynn and pull her onto my lap, away from ‘Te. We look into each other’s eyes, and I’m overwhelmed. I can’t believe that I almost let her get away. I was a complete idiot, but I’m beyond grateful that I was able to get another chance. I let my hand trail down her cheek, her body shivering at the contact.We need to talk about Serena, Brother. What was all that about?Later. We need to hear from Lynn right now. I know he’s right, but my curiosity is trying to get the best of me. I kiss the tip of Lynn’s nose and move her to sit next to me.“What’s up, beautiful?”“I listened to the recording that we have from the cottage.” ‘Te moves in closer and takes Lynn’s hand.“And?”“Well, they definitely bonded over the injustices they are experiencing.” I had