Eva's POV "Torey, it's me again. I've been calling and leaving you messages for the last three months and you still haven't called me back. What I want to talk to you about has nothing to do with our relationship or lack of it." I stared down at Luara as she sighed deeply in her sleep, cuddling close to her blanket as she occupied her crib."It's important and I need to speak to you about it, I can't keep leaving you voicemails when we both know you've heard them all. It's not something I want to discuss with you over text. Please Torey, if you have any respect for me and our wolves, you will call me back."I stroked my daughter's head, lightly brushing my fingers across her smooth skin. Her features are the same as her father's, making my heart ache.I gulped, my mouth becoming dry suddenly overwhelmed with my emotions as I spoke my next words."I won't call you again and if you can't pick up the phone and call me back to find out what's so important, then that will be it. I won't b
Torey's POV – the morning of his birthday party:I woke up from the sensation of someone's fingers trailing up and down my bare chest. I pried my eyes open to realize that it was Killa. She had turned up at my house last night, wanting to "speak to me".We had an on and off again relationship, it wasn't anything serious, I had made this clear to her on many occasions, but she didn't seem to grasp that concept.Killa was gorgeous but far too clingy for her own good, she was obsessed with the idea of becoming my Luna.I groaned slightly, moving her hands away from my chest as I sat up, my own hands reaching up to clutch my head from the hangover I was experiencing. The guys had come around last night, having a small celebration for my birthday before the real thing tonight.I felt Killa shift, sitting up herself as she went to touch my shoulders. I quickly got up, walking towards my bathroom for a shower. I didn't even turn around when Killa's voice purred, I could practically see her s
Eva's POVFour years later......Luara and I had traveled across America back to my home territory in California to visit my family and friends from the Blood Walkers Pack. We had arrived over 12 days ago and were due to leave tomorrow.Linda and Jaxon had taken us in, and I was finally able to meet my newborn nephew Remus. He was gorgeous and looked just like Jason but had Sophie’s bright blue eyes.He was such a calm and quiet baby, he laid so peacefully within your arms and reminded me so much of Luara when she was his age.I felt the happiest when I was with my family here, I had missed them terribly while in Texas.Although I had made many friends and memories in Texas, I wanted to come home. So much had happened while there over the past month, and it had made me realize that we needed another new start.While studying at college, I had met Nathan, he was two years older than me and lived only a few doors down the hallway of the pack house. At first, he was charming and sweet bu
Eva's POVMy wolf began pacing back and forth in my mind, she growled lowly wanting to protect her pup. So many questions and thoughts invaded my mind, and I was paralyzed with fear, what was I going to do? Would we make it out of the exit door without being seen?Unaware of footsteps approaching, I'm startled when I hear his deep husky voice utter my name. The sound of my name rolling off his tongue had my body tensing, unable to move from my seat."Eva?" He repeated, his tone shocked and surprised.A cold chill ran down my spine, it was disabling and intense, I couldn't bring my eyes to look upI simply stared at the table in front of me as if it were the most interesting thing in the world. When he said my name once more, I sighed deeply, biting onto my lip before looking up at him through my eyelashes, watching as his eye line caught onto our daughter, his face scrunching up in bewilderment. I took his frozen state as an opportunity to quickly pick up Luara, placing her onto my h
Torey's POVA long time had passed since I last saw Lara, my mate, who I had rejected four years ago. It had played on my mind for many years, a lot of regret and remorse plaguing my whole being.As I grew older and wiser, I realized how immature and despicable I had been to her.For the last two years, I had been searching for her, but her family was unwilling to provide any details or information on where I could find her. I was furious at first when Luke had denied me access to his territory.My wolf wanted to invade his pack and start a war because of his non-compliance. He was as enraged with Luke as he was with me, my wolf always wanted Eva, he was possessive and infatuated with her.The power of a mate connection was inconceivable and unimaginable. My wolf cherished her before even knowing her, he could just feel his undying devotion to his mate.I couldn't blame Luke and the rest of the Blood Walkers for refusing me, their Beta Jason had used the word rejected when we spoke. H
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