10 months later
POV Samantha
I turned to Gavin and hugged him with a sad sigh. We had loved our time in Scotland but it was time for us to go. These last few months have been both fun and terrifying. Lance almost caught us in London. He had tracked the number of our burner phone and found where it was purchased. Luckily, Dad called and tipped us off.
After London, we went to Sweden. We never stayed anywhere longer than a month. It was fun and we had some great adventures but roaming was tiring.
We haven't heard from Dad or Mom since London though. We couldn't risk it. We had
POV LanceIt's been 10 fucking months since I've seen my mate's sweet face! Heard her kind voice! Felt her soft skin! My wolf and I have been on edge the entire time. The only thing that's kept me sane is the fact that I never felt the pain of Samantha being harmed or cheating on me. I knew that she was alive, unharmed and faithful.Of course, that doesn't mean that I'm not angry at her for running. I was livid when I found out. When I figured out that she had overheard what I had said to my father, I was heartbroken. For a while, I understood but then I was angry all over again for her not coming to me to talk to me about it. Instead, she chose to run.I knew that her father and family were helping her and a dark part of me wanted to go to war over it. I knew that they probably even encouraged her to run. Thankfully, my Beta, Trevor, talked me out of a plan that could have killed countless werewolves. He also helped me under
POV SamanthaI looked at Lance with horror in my eyes but I must admit that some small part of me relaxed at the touch of my mate. He looked angry but his eyes softened as he looked into mine."LET HER GO!!!" Dad, Troy and Sean screamed.I was breathing heavily and looked up in a panic."Calm down little mate. I'm not going to harm you. I would never hurt you. I just need to talk to you. I swear. I will let you leave after we talk, I just need for you to hear my side. If you want to go back to your family and pack afterwards, I won't force you to stay. Please baby? I just need for you to know me first." he whispered in my ear.I looked at family in the car in front of me. They were so close and I had no idea what to do."Alpha Lance, if you don't let my daughter go, I will start a war. I know that neither of us want that." My father threatened and Lance stiffened."I will let her go with you but only if I can come wit
POV LanceI stared at my little mate as I vaguely heard her Dad suggest that we get started. I was in awe of her. I couldn't believe that she was actually sitting next to me after all this time. I looked up startled when her father cleared his throat. Everyone was smirking at me and I sighed."What?" I growled."What do you want?" her dad pressed and I rose an eyebrow."You know what I want. I want my mate to come home with me and join me in running our pack." I began.Samantha looked pained at my words and her family glared at me after I said that so I continued."But, I want Samantha to be happy, safe and comfortable even more than that so I will do what I need to do to ensure that she is." I added.The room seemed to relax and Eddie smiled at me in encouragement. He looked proud. Samantha's mom and Stacy both looked pleased at my answer but her Dad, Troy and Sean still looked suspicious. Samantha looked
POV LanceI felt relief after we had decided everything. At least we had a solution and my mate would be safe and happy. It wasn't perfect and it was going to be awful to be without her but she was giving me a chance. I would be able to talk to her daily and she would be near me at least a couple days a month. I would have to be happy with that for now. I wouldn't waste this chance. Samantha would be mine."I'll write up the contract." Stacy, Troy's mate offered and the rest of us agreed."It'll be done in less than an hour and then everyone can sign it." she added.She smiled at my Samantha before she pulled out her laptop and started typing. As she worked, I cuddled with my little mate on the couch. Troy glared at me but didn't say anything and I was happy to see that Samantha didn't seem uncomfortable in my arms either."What will happen now?" She asked after a few quiet minutes.She looked to her father and
Stacy finished the contract and everyone read and signed it. Samantha was exhausted and she could tell that the others were too."Okay! Everyone to bed! Samantha, you are staying in this suite in the other bedroom. Your Mom and I have the master bedroom in here. Sean, you'll be in the room next door. Troy and Stacy, you'll be on the other side. Lance, here's the rest of your rooms for your warriors. Sean here's the rest of ours, please sort everyone out for me. We will meet in the lobby at 8am for breakfast and then plan the rest of our stay." her Dad ordered and she shook her head at him."Do you think that I should even try to ask for you to stay with me?" Lance whispered in her ear and she blushed."No way. First of all, I say no. Secondly, my Dad and brother would kill you for even suggesting it." she snapped and he chuckled."Fine." he agreed as we stood."I'll come by here around 7:45 so we can go downstairs together, alri
POV SamanthaWhen I woke the next morning, I was startled to find Lance in my bed. Not only that but I was cuddled close to him with my head on his chest. I jerked to sit up and woke him in the process. He grinned at me as I scowled at him."What are you doing in here?" I demanded.His eyes softened."You had a nightmare last night and your parents couldn't wake you. I heard you screaming so I came. You relaxed when I held you so I stayed to make sure that you didn't have another one." he explained quickly.I blushed and looked down in embarrassment. I felt so defeated. No matter how much I worked or how hard I tried, I was still that little girl that Alpha David abused. I was weak. Lance growled and cupped my chin. He gently pushed face to look up at him."Don't be embarrassed baby. You are so strong. I can't believe all you've had to go through. You are so brave and I'm so glad that your my mate. To go through all this at
POV LanceI smiled at the angry glare I received from Troy. If he thought that I was going to back down now that I was so close to Samantha, he had another thing coming. I didn't blame him though, if she was my sister, I would have been just as bad if not worse. She was a treasure and I was glad that she had a family and pack that understood that.Of course, that meant that I had to work that much harder to prove that I would treat her the way she should be treated. She should always be treated as the Goddess that she is. I smirked when I spotted her rolling her eyes at her brother's glare. He scoffed in return but then went back to eating.I looked over at Sammy in awe. That kiss we shared was beyond incredible. She was everything I could ever want. Strong, sweet, smart, and beautiful both inside and out. I was going to do anything and everything I could to be worthy of her.I bravely put my arm around the back of Sammy's chair and
POV SamanthaMom knocked on my bedroom door as I looked into mirror helplessly. I had showered and done my hair and makeup but none of the outfits Mom packed seemed right. This was our first date and I really wanted it to go well."Come in!" I called and she entered but paused when she looked at me.She smiled at my face but frowned when she saw that I was still in my robe."I have nothing to wear!" I whined and she giggled."Don't worry. I have the perfect dress and shoes." she announced and rushed back out.She returned a few moments later with a grin, holding a red dress that was stunning."Really?" I asked and she nodded."I bought this the other day but I think that it will look better on you." she grinned and I hugged her."You are the best Mom in the entire world." I gushed."Come on, let's get you dressed. He's waiting." she rushed to help me with the dress and the perfect sh
POV SamanthaThe last few years have been bliss. All three packs are thriving and due to our close bonds, countless mates have found each other which has only bonded us closer. The Blood Moon, Golden and Dark Moon pack are now the top packs in the world. No one would dare challenge or harm us. Our packs are havens for our pack members and while nothing is perfect, the pack members are safe and happy. Our pack is just and many lone wolves seek us out to join, knowing that they will be valued and not mistreated.Shimon and Emma just had their second and third children. Twin girls. They already have a three year old boy that reminds me of his Uncle Troy more and more everyday. Good luck to his sisters, at least there's two of them. They might actually stand a chance against their overprotected brother and father. That's my hope at least.Shimon's mate Emma and our beta, Trevor's mate, Emma are best friends. They call each other daily and vi
POV LanceThe rest of the night went exceedingly well. The packs were all pleased with our plans and I could see that while the Dark Moon pack was sad that Sammy was moving, they were relieved that she would still have a place in the pack and regular contact with them. I was surprised to see how happy the Blood Moon pack was with Shimon taking leadership, Emma being announced as Luna and with Samantha as an advisor. They were also pleased that Elder Summers and Alpha Jack were going to assist. They were showing so much trust in the new leaders and I was relieved to see that my old pack would have a bright and happy future.The Golden pack was overjoyed at the news of Samantha formally becoming our Luna and moving in with us. The cheer that our warriors sounded was ear splitting. The rest of the night was a haze of happy faces and congratulatory hugs and handshakes. Samantha stayed by my side the whole time and neither of u
POV SamanthaSomeone knocked on our door and just like before, Lance hurried to answer it. I heard a murmur of voices that I recognized as Annie and Lance thanked her as he pulled in a book bag and two garment bags and I sat up as he closed the door."Annie brought us some clothes. She said that there's new undergarments and shoes in the bag along with some hair and make up stuff. She offered to come help you but I didn't think that you would want her to. I can call her back if you do?" he asked."No, I'm good to do it on my own. I want to spend your last hour alive together." I teased and he rolled his eyes."Don't kid. They really might kill me." he replied but he had a smile on his face."We better get ready. We don't have much time." I said as I got up.I walked to the bathroom still naked and he eyed me hungrily. I shook my head at him."Don't look at me like that. We don't have time." I said.
This chapter contains mature scenes. POV Lance"Of course" she whispered and that's all I needed to hear.I was on top of her in a second, kissing anywhere I could reach as she moaned and wiggled underneath me. I pinned her to the bed and kissed her deeply and any hesitation left in my mind flew away. This woman was my everything and I finally was able to show her. My hands roamed down to the bottom of her shirt. I pulled it up as we broke apart. She lifted her back to help me pull off the offending article of clothing. Once off, I threw it behind me and smirked down at her half naked form."You are breathtaking, baby." I moaned at the sight of her.She blushed and I groaned again, feeling my pants tighten more than I thought possible. She smiled then and reached for my shirt. I reached down and pulled it over my head before she could do anything. My shirt then went sailing after hers. She gasped as sh
POV SamanthaCreed pulled me gently away from my father and held me close."I'm so glad that you are alright. We have to make up for lost time together now." he whispered and I nodded."Thank you, Creed." I said and he looked down at me in confusion."For what, honey?" he asked."For watching over me. For protecting me. For being my brother." I replied and his face transformed into a huge grin."Oh, Sammy. You don't have to ever thank me. That's what big brothers do." he said as Troy walked over to us."Can I get in on this sibling love?" Troy asked and we smiled at him as we wrapped our arms around him."Creed, I hope you know that you now have a brother as well as a sister." Troy announced and Creed looked him over carefully for a moment."Awesome. I've always wanted a brother. Plus now we can make sure that Sam is protected no matter what." Creed replied."Crap." I muttered and everyone chuckle
POV Lance"Fuck!" Troy yelled as he took off running.We all followed him to a scene that made my heart stop. Stacy and Samantha were standing in a circle of my father's warriors. My dad was pointing a gun at Samantha. At my mate! Just as we ran up, he shot it and I felt myself almost break. We all watched in horror as Stacy leapt at Samantha, knocking her down. Troy roared and started attacking the warriors. The rest of us were quick to follow as we all tried to call out to Samantha and Stacy. As I beat the warrior in front of me, I saw Samantha rise and crawl towards Stacy. I snapped the warriors neck and ran to my mate.I killed another warrior that dared to get between us with ease. I reached the girls just as Troy did. We looked at each other in worry and I looked down to see Samantha sobbing over Stacy."It's okay. He just got my shoulder." Stacy said."You fucking bitch! Why would you do that? I could kill you!" my sweet mat
POV SamanthaElder Summers nodded and then Dad took over."We need to search the forest. I have warriors and allies guarding the edges so I don't think that Barron got out yet. He has a group with him, one of our allies saw him leave and said that he left with at least ten warriors of his own." Dad began and we nodded."We need to move fast but quietly. No one goes alone and link with us if you find him. Don't try to take him without backup." He finished.He then split us into groups, Dad, Mom, Ash and Sean in one; Elder Summers, Matilda, Jules and Eddie in another. That left me with Lance, Troy, Stacy, Shimon, and Creed. "That's not fair! Why are so many in my group?" I argued but Dad just sent me a look."Because I need to know that your safe. I need both my children to be safe so that's the way it will be. Otherwise, you can go back to the pack house." Dad replied coldly and I knew that there would be no changing his min
POV Lance I sprinted as fast as I could through the forest towards the fighting and my mate. I shifted into my wolf as I ran. I heard and smelled my mate's brothers and father next to me doing the same. We were all desperate to get to her. Behind me, her mother, best friend, and mentor were following with Sean, Ash, and Elder Summers who vowed to keep an eye on all of them.I knew that Alpha Jack, Troy and Elder Summers didn't want their mates in this fight but we hadn't had time for them to argue and there was no changing those women's minds. They were determined to help Samantha. I knew that Samantha would hate the fact that so many people she loved were put in harms way but my heart warmed at the fact that so many cared so deeply for her.We finally made it to the ceremony grounds, right where they used to be. I took a breath as I witnessed the carnage around me. The pack warriors and rogues were brutal and the upri
POV LanceI knelt down behind a bush as I kept my eyes on Alpha Jack, waiting for his signal. Samantha was supposed to link him just as the ceremony was starting so we could make our move. We had been watching the door to the dungeon for almost an hour and everything seemed to be going according to plan. I was relieved and worried when we watched a majority of the guards leave about twenty minutes ago. That would make our job easier but make Shimon and Samantha's situation that much harder. I was hopeful that this rescue operation would go quickly so I could go assist my mate. I exchanged a look with both her brothers that told me that they felt the same way. I knew that Shimon had vowed to keep Samantha safe and I knew what a good fighter she was but I also knew that the numbers were stacked against them. Plus, Samantha wasn't really the type to let other's fight for her. Shimon wouldn't be able to keep her out of the batt