Eva's POV I followed Luara's scent while feeling Torey's presence following closely behind me. He remained silent as we walked through the pack house and into the kitchen where everyone was sitting.Sam, Elijah, and Luara were there along with another wolf and child. I noted immediately that she must have been Sam's mate by the way he held onto her, her stance so light and comfortable. The little girl looks identical to her."Hi, I'm Charlotte." She instantly said a friendly smile beaming across her face as she approached me. I returned the smile and greeted her."Eva," I replied, introducing myself as I searched around to find Luara sitting on the floor along with who I assumed was Sam and Charlotte’s daughter.I could feel Torey standing behind me, my stature turning stiff and full of tension. My argument with Torey is still on my mind and still very fresh."Would you like me to take them outside to play for a little while?" Charlotte suggested, her eyes trained on mine for permiss
Eva's POV We all watched on as Luara and Tiannah played in the pack playground. Other wolves and their children occupied the area as the children laughed and screamed as they chased each other aroundIt felt strange that I was hanging around Torey and the rest of his pack. It was almost normal. We just sat on the grass watching the children while discussing general pack life.Torey didn't seem to mind that they were discussing a few private matters in front of me, although it was nothing serious, I was still not a member of the Black Moon pack.It was late when I noticed the sun was beginning to settle. Luara came rushing over, she was laughing but I could see in her eyes how tired she was. She bundled herself on top of me, throwing her arms around my neck."Tired baby?" I laughed, her body moving to sit on mine comfortably holding me close. She yawned, a smile on her face. I could tell she was about to decline, wanting to continue playing with her new friends.I could feel Torey's g
Torey’s POVI woke up earlier than usual, my wolf had been restless and frigidity throughout the night. He was excited by the thought of our mate and daughter in the opposite room, he was eager to see them. He desperately wanted to sleep in the same room as them, but I forced him down, we had to respect Eva's wishes. I groaned slightly as I stretched, my bones clicking as I looked at my alarm clock.It was 7 in the morning.I threw my comforter off, pushing myself out of bed and into my bathroom for a quick shower. I mind-linked both Sam and Elijah, requesting a meeting in 45 minutes. They both agreed, and I had to discuss a few matters concerning Eva and Luara with them.Within half hour, I was dressed and already made my way into the kitchen.Only to find Elijah sitting on the stool, eating my chips as Sam shook his head. They were early, but I couldn't complain, it meant I could spend more time with Eva and Luara before having to take them back to Blood Walker's territory.I wasn
Eva's POV We were twenty minutes away from entering Blood Walker's Territory and to say I was a nervous wreck was an understatement.I was apprehensive, and my nerves and anxiety were raised at the thought of Torey meeting my family. They didn't exactly have an outstanding opinion of him or a favorable view on his character.I had phoned them ten minutes ago, informing Luke that we would be within the border soon. He had sent wolves to help guide the car through to Jaxon and Linda s house even though I knew the route, he was taking extra precautions.Luke had invoked our alliance with Blood Moon days after my rejection, but Jason was insistent. I knew that both Jason and Luke were going to be the toughest to calm down, to reason with.I hadn't forgiven Torey in the slightest, but I wanted to be open-minded to the idea. To move on, holding onto hurt and anger wasn't going to change anything. It wasn't healthy for me or Luara. "You realize how awkward this is going to be? You're not e
Eva's POV Days had passed since I arrived back on Nightshade Valley territory and the news of Elijah and Tina being mates. I was elated for them both, and even more happy that she would be coming to California with us. Tina had always been open and assertive when it came to the idea of having a mate. She had always expressed her excitement in finding him or her, the instant connection and unconditional love.It wasn't as common to find your mate in your early twenties; you would usually find them within the first three years of your shift. The Moon Goddess always planned the meeting of mates, who she picked for you was deliberate and usually not far from you, and if they were, she would make sure you crossed paths.Elijah and Tina had been spending all their time together, they had their own private time when Jake would accompany me to the library to finish my studies.I found out that Jake was only eighteen years old but had already been chosen to be a high-ranked warrior.I was im
Eva's POV Torey had driven us back to Black Moon territory, I had shortly expressed that I needed to speak to him about something private, he looked curiously at me but nodded.It was also his twin sisters’ birthday party this weekend and, Luara and I had been invited. By the time we arrived at the pack house, Luara was fast asleep. I was slightly thankful for that as I was tired myself, wanting to have a restful day. I was looking forward to relaxing on the couch.After we said our goodbyes to Tina, Elijah, and Jake we walked up the stairs toward Torey's floor. Luara clinging to Torey's neck as she closed her eyes, still sleepy.I waited in the living room, turning the television on for a moment while Torey carried Luara to the bedroom.I scanned through the channels before settling on one. Torey walked in, taking a seat near me. He smiled and I smiled back, he had purposely allowed his leg to touch mine wanting contact."Luara missed you, and so did I."I smiled at his admission;
Torey’s POVI was running the pack border; it was a routine of mine on a Friday evening. My muscles were tense over the conversation Eva and I had this morning. Olie abruptly turning up in my office had caught me off guard.I haven't seen nor spoken to her for two years, and when I finally ended the casual relationship we had, she was enraged. Completely discontented, she was obsessed with the thought of being with an Alpha, of being an Alpha female.She was infatuated with the prospect. My paws thundered against the forest floor as I raced through the clearing, my heightened senses, inhuman strength, and incredible smell had my wolf running in the west direction of my territory.My wolf growled furiously in my mind, a surge of dominance that came with being an Alpha. We sensed that rogues had crossed our borders without authorization, and he wanted blood.Sensing I was close, I slowed my pace down, scanning the whole vicinity. I had already mind-linked Sam and two of the patrol wolv
Eva's POV "You look nervous." Torey stated, his words speaking the truth. His eyes examined mine as I continued to fiddle with my fingers, obviously biding time as I took time brushing my hair out and applying makeup.Apprehension and fear ruled me, I was afraid that his parents would feel resentful and bitter towards me for keeping their grandchild a secret.I had been tossing and turning all night, unable to sleep from overthinking the situation, how the evening could possibly go, considering both good and bad.Not only that but at the thought of our kiss last night.His parents had already met Luara, they had been around her a lot while I was in Texas. But they had yet to meet me and I didn't want our first meeting to be full of hate and awkwardness. Luara was always happy when she spoke about them, they seemed like good grandparents. The type to spoil their grandchildren in every way they possibly could."I kept Luara from you and your family, I could have told them, but I didn't