Thea understood that she and the triplets had the power to form and strengthen the familial bond between every pack member. Holding the mating ceremony allowed the pack to experience it together and further strengthen those bonds. This was a pack that would fight for each other, work for each other,
“My beautiful, strong, loving, perfect daughter,” Thea’s father said. He embraced her. “I’m so proud of you. You will make an excellent Luna. You’ve already made the pack stronger.” “Thanks, Dad,” Thea said. “Shouldn’t you go join the hunt?” “In a moment. I want to spend time with my daughter. We’
“It’s okay to hurt.” “Not right now,” Thea said. “I know I’m lucky. I have so much. I’m going to try to focus on that. I have amazing mates who will make up for any shortcomings I have. Wonderful friends who love me regardless. I had a train run on me in front of everyone, and the pack loves me for
Caleb did one last round of scenting her, then shifted back to Conri. “Are you in on the scenting business?” Thea said, tying her robe back in place. “I support Caleb’s need to stake his claim,” Conri said, standing there like he wasn’t naked. “Axel and Damon didn’t feel the need to scent me,” T
Thea’s marks were sore but beautiful the following morning. When she looked at them in the mirror for the first time, she cried. Her fingers traced the lines and shapes that were still forming on her skin. Down her shoulders, her back, across her collar bones, up her neck. Lizzy was right. Something
Thea and the triplets went to the first potential bar site Monday morning. Half the Delta team was already there, ensuring the area was secure. The other half followed Thea in vehicles to make sure she was secure. Nobody noticed anything suspicious at that first site, and Thea wasn’t impressed with
“Our transcendent master wouldn’t want it,” the dark personage said, leaning out of the woman. Thea forgot it was there, like a shadow, ignored. She pushed its image and the sound of its voice to the triplets before she lost the memory. “She doesn't know who we are,” the woman said. “That pack ado
Thea felt sparks where Alaric squeezed her hand, Kai caressed the other, and Conri rubbed her feet. “Doctor!” Conri called out. “She’s awake!” Dr. Boman came in and shooed the triplets out of the way. He checked her vital signs, shined a light in her eyes. “Your oxygen levels are low, but that’s