Helen’s POVI felt stronger leaving True Mates pack this time.Justin let me shower and pick through the kitchen like I was a free willed wolf yet again. Maybe he trusted me again, or maybe it was because Randy was back to following me around like my own personal guard dog.I ate, got changed into a clean, long gown, and we took a shuttle over to the Lone Wolf pack.Justin stood up the entire drive, staring out the front window while I curled up on the plastic seats in the back, leaning against the window with Russo and Randy on the seats nearby.Everyone else was dressed in tuxedos, outdoing my thin and wobbly frame in my tan, sequins gown. I adjusted my strappy heels, not wanting to wear them in the first place, but starting another argument with my Lycan mate didn’t seem feasible either.I leaned forward, whispering to Russo, “Why are we going to Lone Wolf pack?”The Fae adjusted in his chair awkwardly, trying not to meet my eyes. “I’m not really supposed to—”“Cut it out,” Justin
Helen POVI leaned over the bar when I had successfully exhausted myself. Everything was numb and hot and tingly. Randy was handling his liquor way better, off to the corner of the decrepit bar where he was running a game of pool.I asked for another, and if not for my title as the new Luna, I don’t think he would have obliged.I sipped steadily on my drink, testing my legs as they felt tired and weak and useless under my weight. Downing half my next drink, I finally felt good for the first time in a while.No cell, no furious mate—just me.I stalked outside, the sun setting in the far distance but it still had maybe two hours left to go before darkness would strike. I took a walk towards the sun, entranced with the orange and fiery qualities of it in the beautiful horizon.The woods surrounded me at last and I stopped walked when the sun had officially set on the day. My stomach rumbled, hungry and exhausted, but I was left without options while I had stridden out here.The old Lone
Justin POVThe dinner is prepared and I escaped from my shower and brief nap to go get Helen so we could have dinner with the new extension of my pack. I knew it would be uncomfortable for her, knowing these wolves were there when she was ridiculed as my mate in the wolfen games.But still, she was their Luna now, and I would protect her from criticism from them.I slipped down the steps, my heart stopping when I saw her cell door wide open. There was no trace of her, but the key remained in the door. I leaned in close to the little brass key and inhaled.Randy.Of course, I growled. How could he do this to me? First he wants to rip my mate away from me like I’m hurting her physically, when in reality she is the one who stabbed me.I dismissed that as a misunderstanding.But to break her from this cell so I could shower and catch up on the sleep I’ve gone weeks without… this was personal. More than it was before.I finally caught a whiff of his trail, seeing my beta hectically walk th
Helen POVI kept my head bowed, trying to be compliant so he would forgive me easier. I closed my eyes, my breath hitched, hearing my mate cross the space between us. The grass settled under his weight as he stood in front of me.“Helen,” he hummed, saying my name in a calm, kind manner for the first time in forever. “Look at me right now.”I finally opened my eyes and stared through my fated mate, seeing him knelt on the ground just centimeters in front of my face. He grinned lightly, fighting it down but he failed.“Are you angry with me?” I pressed, thinking of the bonfire and the dinner for the packs coming together, and yet here he was with me. “I’m sorry, Justin. It was all a mistake and it was my fault and—”He jolted forward in a sudden movement, his lips finding mine. I snaked my arms around his shoulders and his neck, bringing me to his chest so our lips could work together better.He tensed when my arms came across the ridged scar on his spine and he released me with a refl
Helen POVWhile everyone dined and seemed happy to celebrate the new standard of the pack, Justin and I found ourselves at the edge of the long table, out of way from the commotion with Oscar and Randy and Russo.The pixies had been clinging to Russo since we got here, happy to see another creature as close to their kind as possible. They loved his wings and danced open the light, iridescent colors of them.I couldn’t help but sit with the Fae, brushing the pixies as they twirled down his spine and played amongst each other on his long, sharp wings.Justin brushed my neck with his hand, pushing my hair aside and grinning wider than before.“Mate, leave them be,” he hummed.I pouted like a pup but obliged. I think he was just jealous of my entertainment and attention being on Russo and not him, but I didn’t mention it.“Eat your food, please,” he added, this demand kinder than the others he has given me. His hand found my knee and I focused on my plate, keeping demure for my mate and h
Helen POVRandy helped me sit up while Justin had his claws halfway out into Oscar’s throat. I cringed at my mates ruthlessness returning. He presses the rogue’s back into the table.“Beta, take my mate to the barracks and leave her there this time,” Justin snarled.I furrowed my brow, crawling toward him, but Randy stopped me.“Justin,” I pleaded, confused. “What is wrong? This isn’t my fault and—”“Go!” Justin roared. “I am not letting you skate by the fact you wandered away from my pack before. You will stay int hat cell until I say otherwise. I need time to figure out what to do about this new pixie problem.”“It’s not a problem,” Oscar panted. It’s an honor. They are honoring your mate. How could you sit here and separate them like this?”“She is mine!”I flinched but abided by his wishes. I walked with Randy back towards the barracks at the estate, leaving the lively bonfire and dinner. I stalked further away from my mate but could still feel his lapsing anger flow over me.Keep
Helen POVI sit back, leaned on the wall and sipping my tea while Russo and Randy take watch at the helm of the barracks. Joy was peeved, wanting to help Justin protect our new pack intakes, but I figured this would happen.My new pixie friend, Freya, buzzed around my eyes suddenly, trying to catch my attention. She fluttered into between the bars of the window just outside my cell.Was she trying to tell me to escape?I didn’t need to piss off my mate further, but the thought was overwhelming. I finally stood from my cot and went over to where she hovered. I came through this gap before to save the wizards so I know for sure I can make it out of there.But to think about not being able to help defend True Mates was frustrating.Freya zipped around faster, wanting me to escape, but I took a glance back toward Randy and Russo. They would be furious. I didn’t want to make anyone upset, but even Joy was anxious to fight.After a long, heavy pause in thought, I finally went for it and cli
Helen POVI looked stunning for the first time in forever!“Helen, get up, it’s time to—”The beta stopped in the mouth of the barracks, his eyes wide as could be. “Oh. Wow.”I smiled, turning to show off the pedal ripples of my dresses hem when I spun around. I giggled lightly, the little pixies doting over the sight of me.The fabric was nude, almost beige, and looks liked I had been dressed in crystals and webs of handmade lace.Russo came down into the barracks next and stopped, staring at the sight of me.“Damn, little wolf. You look beautiful!”I blushed. “Thank you, both. The pixies do have a few little tricks up their sleeves.”Randy nodded, his face falling. “Well, Justin said Oscar can join True Mates pack this weekend because he helped fight off the rogues. I don’t know how he will feel about the pixies though.”“Maybe you should leave them here for now just to make sure your mate is in a good mood,” Russo suggested. “We have to be at the arena soon before the other wolves