A long Viking table was set up in the middle of the otherwise empty ballroom. There were name cards on the table settings. Thea made her way out to the balcony and stood at the edge, looking out over the trees. The triplets followed her. “It’s beautiful,” she said. “I can feel the forest. It’s so e
“I’m sure you’re all wondering why I’ve called this meeting,” Alpha Ulric said. “There are several reasons. Chief among them is the possibility of building and maintaining alliances. I’m sure many of you have heard about the massacres back east. Entire packs desolated overnight. As of yet, no one kn
“Anyone else need to make a dramatic exit?” Alpha Ulric said out loud. The Alphas at the table laughed. “An Alpha that can’t hold his liquor. What is the world coming to?” Alpha Richardson said, drinking more wine. Thea felt him thinking that Alpha James was weak. Their packs were close to each ot
“Let’s go tell the girls it’s safe,” Thea thought to the triplets. They made their way down to their room, and Thea knocked. “It’s me, Luna Thea,” she said. They heard the sound of the lock turning. Then the door opened just a crack. Thea could see an eye peeking through the crack. “It’s Luna,”
The girls nodded. They took another small bite. “What’s the brown stuff?” Ophelia said. “Hot fudge,” Conri said. “And the orange stuff?” “Caramel.” “I really like the caramel,” Ophelia said. “Me too,” Arella said. “I like all of it,” Cassandra said. “Me too,” Thea said. She took a bite of he
Arella, Cassandra, and Ophelia snuck outside to watch early morning training again. Thea didn’t need to be able to see the future to know they were going to do this every morning from now on. When they worked on Thea’s gift, the girls whispered things in Thea’s ear to try. “How do you know what I c
Thea nodded, thinking. Misty put her hand on Thea’s shoulder. “You’re the one who told me the goddess wouldn’t give you someone you couldn’t totally love. That they will be perfect for you in every way. You have to trust that for yourself too. They are meant for you. You’re meant for them.” “You d
The girls put their hands on Alaric’s and Conri’s chests, and anger bubbled up inside Thea. The boys shot up so fast they knocked their chairs over. “Don’t touch us,” Conri said. “You know we’re mated to Thea.” “I know you need a real wolf to satisfy you,” the black-haired girl next to Conri said.