Benji’s POVA thunderous howl in the distance told me my message of distress was received loud and clear. The calvary were coming to our rescue. The rogues before me were poised to attack, just waiting for the opportune moment to pounce on me and kill me! But I couldn’t let anything happen to Falon so even though my fear was at an ultimate high, I had to be brave.Taking the diplomatic route, I yelled. “Get out of here now before you are killed by the Alpha of this territory!”But the rogues just snarled at me. Their heads twitched violently back and forth and their eyes focused in and out. Flashing between red and black as if their wolves and their humans were fighting for control. They definitely were infected which made this whole situation a million times worse. One scratch from their claws and I was a goner for sure. What was I thinking coming out here alone!? And with two small kids?!One of the rogues took a swipe at me, but I knocked his claws away with my large tree branch. Th
Conrad’s POVThe steady beeping of the heart monitor seemed to calm my nerves as I watched my little Falon sleeping on the hospital bed in the Luna suite. Doc and the nurses were able to regulate her breathing better and get her asthma under control. Her angelic face was everything to me. A tightness in my chest brought me back to the realization that I almost lost my children today due to someone else’s negligence. Why was Benji out in the field with my children? How did the rogues get so close to the hospital? Why were my kids left alone?“Father! Father!” my son’s voice came through the door as it swung open. A layer of sweat and dirt covered his face and his black hair stuck to his forehead. I could see the worry in his eyes as he looked between me and a sleeping Falon.“Master Finnley, you can’t go in there! Your sister needs rest! Please Wait in Dr. Lancon’s office and I was get someone to take you back to the pack house.” A nurse followed close behind him. “I’m sorry Alpha… We d
Bennet’s POV“Come on… I don’t have all day!” I stomped over to the warriors gathering up the dead bodies. The pungent smell of rotten eggs made me wrinkle my nose in disgust. The putrid smell of rogues was always a nasty scent, but these men had the stench of infection as well. “Well, Hurry up!!” I gave them each a death glare to dare say anything to me right now.I was fuming mad at Bee and whoever got in my war path was going to feel the string of wrath with a vengeance. The six warriors look at me like I have completely lost my mind and I probably have. Was I being a bit overly dramatic, most likely, but I almost lost my best friend and cousin! I deserve to have a mean girl moment. Right?I followed behind the men, not paying attention to anything around me as my eyes only saw red. “Stupid… She-wolf… fucking… brilliant but so stupid…probably would be dead if they hadn’t… Dammit… So stupid!” I grumbled under my breath the entire way to the morgue that was located on the other side
Mystery person’s POV From my advantage point, I could see from a distance the rogues surrounding the doctor and the little brat. The bushes and shrubbery covered me from view, but still gave me the perfect exit into the forest in case things go wrong. The rogues snarled and twitched menacingly at the stupid woman as she branded her tree branch at them. I listened as she tried to persuade them to leave. What a fucking joke…. They weren’t in their right minds to even hear her. All they saw was MEAT… Like hungry zombies, their thirst for blood was unquenchable. I made sure of that.Originally my plan was to have the rogues attack the doctor and her team while they were leaving for the evening, but when I saw her and the kids out in the field, I had to take advantage of the opportunity and called… her. I needed the doctor out of the way if I wanted to exact my revenge on the stupid fucking alpha. The child was just a bonus… By killing the child, I fulfilled half of her request and also
Conrad’s POV “Thank you for saving my pups.” I said. Somewhere between leaving Falon’s room and entering Bee’s room, I decided I needed to be honest with her about my pups. I wasn’t exactly hiding my children, but I wasn’t open about them either. Apart of me was scared she didn’t want kids because her career was so time consuming. I was fully aware of all her projects back in the states like her wolfsbane vaccination trials, her numerous medical journals she published and so much more. I even was aware before she came to the North, she was the head surgeon of her hospital. “Y… Your pups?” Her eyes widen at my words. I could feel her heart beating wildly. She was unnecessarily worried about what I was going to say and do.I pulled up one of the plastic chairs up to the side of her bed and sat down. Taking her hand in mine, Titus encouraged me to tell our tale to our mate. It was difficult to keep the small quiver from showing up in my voice, because I was scared. I was scared to tell
Conrad’s POVI didn’t wait long after Rebecca left to pick up the carrier with my two babies and rush out the door. Without giving him much information, I mind-link Doc to have him ready whatever he needed for two sick day-old pups. Just as I was about to reach the front entrance, my mother and father walked through the entranceway, brushing off the evidence of snow from their coats and boots.“Father! Mother! No time to explain! Drive me over to the hospital now!” I said as I slipped passed them.When we reach the hospital, Doc and a team of nurses were waiting with two baby incubators. They took the carrier from my hand and got to work. Nurses scurried around the two small pups as Doc barked orders before pushing the two incubators through the double doors of the emergency room. My parents and I were ushered to the waiting room. A nurse informed us that Doc would come and get us as soon as possible, but we had to wait for the time being.I sat down on the cold hard plastic chair with
Benji's POV Sitting in my hospital bed listening to Conrad tell me about his first mate and children, I just couldn’t fathom how anyone could abandon those sweet children or reject him. I carefully scanned his face, noting the subtle movements of his features, searching for any lingering signs of heartbreak from his past relationship, but his expression remained neutral.“I don’t understand one thing, how is Falon deaf? Werewolf pups don’t usually have these kinds of complications unless….” I trailed off and covered my mouth in shock.Conrad nodded. “Unless the mother was doing drugs while pregnant.” He didn’t need to say anymore. As a doctor, I understood the ramifications of taking drugs while pregnant. It didn’t matter if you were human or werewolf, taking drugs could do damage to the baby. I thought back to my medical studies and remembered that some werewolf clubs would lace their alcohol with illegal magic drugs to help the drinker get a better buzz. I couldn’t imagine being so
Nathaniel’s POVI took my last couple of deep thrusts before I deposited my seed into the cum dumpster I had underneath me. It was a decent pussy and good enough for a fuck and for my plans. Hazel grunted out her orgasm which sounded like a dying cat, but she didn’t need to know that. Rolling off of her, I got off the bed and started looking for my pants and shirt. We had thrown them off somewhere between the front door and the bedroom.“Baby… Not staying again?” Hazel’s nasally whiny voice came from the bed. I could see she wasn’t satisfied enough with just one roll in the sack, but I had to get back to my pack before anyone saw me.“Naw, I got to get back. My Beta Commander will be wondering where I ran off too and I don’t want to deal with that annoying little fucker.” I hated being the Alpha Commander of the smallest, most pathetic pack in the Northeastern territory. It was so small it was barely worth mentioning. I didn’t even earn the right to be a Commander, it was given to me o
Benji’s POVI was sitting in the passenger seat of the Black Jeep Wrangler watching the sun set in the distance. The trees lining the abandon dirt road swayed quietly in the evening breeze. The car was parked about twenty miles outside of the border of Conrad’s pack waiting for the rest of the expedition group to arrive. This was all part of the plan to keep our trip to the mountains a secret. Conrad and Sean were still at the pack preparing the lie that they were taking the twins camping for a few days to get away. Ashley used the excuse she planned on returning to the states for a while to visit her family. Honestly, I was surprised no one questioned so many people leaving at the same time. I would have been curious. I let out a deep sigh. As calm as the outside world is, my mind and heart are wildly fighting against each other.I had been avoiding Conrad since I told him the truth about not being able to shift. I just couldn’t face him. I know I shouldn’t be surprised, but he hasn’
Conrad’s POVThe soft click of the door was louder than any noise I have ever heard. Everything went still. What did I just do? She said she couldn’t shift and my brain stalled. I wasn’t expecting her to say something like that. She is such a strong person, I was completely caught off guard about it.‘STOP THINKING YOU IDIOT! AND GO AFTER OUR MATE!’ Titus growls at me. ‘Does it really bother you that much that she can’t shift?’Does it bother me? No… but it does make her more vulnerable during our expedition through the mountains to find the moon root. Should I make her stay so she doesn’t get hurt? Should I take more warriors with us? Should we see if there’s a way around through a different route from the one we plan so we can take vehicles?‘You don’t even realize what you did. You hesitated with your response to her.’ My wolf, Titus, growled. His hackles up, his fur brisling. The rage coming off of him was overwhelming. I had never seen him so pissed, not even when our first mate
Benji’s POVI stood at the end of my bed, looking over all the items that I planned on taking with me on the expedition. A few neatly folded leggings and tops, hiking boots, rain jacket, what else? UGH! My mind was not focusing on packing right now. It was on my wolf, Dahlia. I closed my eyes, seeing her snooze deep in the concaves of my mind. Somewhere along this trip, we were going to have to shift into our wolves. I haven’t shifted in years, not since before my first mate, Gregory, passed away. For over 5 years Dehlia was dormant, I couldn’t reach her to heal a papercut. I was practically human. Heck I’m practically still human since I don’t know if I can shift.The expedition plan was to leave in two days at night under the false blanket that Conrad needed a break and wanted to take his kids camping for a couple of days. Sean would go as protection detail. Since I wasn’t part of the pack, it was easy to say I was closed off in my lab, not wanting to be bothered.“Where would the k
Third Person Conversation “What do you mean, you think they are planning something?” A deep male voice barked on the other end of the phone. Hazel scanned the hidden hallway one more time to make sure no one was coming down in her direction. Her conversation with Alpha Nathaniel didn’t need to be overheard by eavesdroppers.“I don’t know! After you had the rogues attack and destroy the medicine and water convoy, they went into the conference room and have barely come out in days. They only come out of the room to check on the sick patients.” Hazel was glad her information about the route the convoy was helpful to Nathaniel. It was just another step towards her becoming the Luna of the Northeastern Territory with Nathanial as her Alpha. She could already count the dollar signs in her future. She was tired of working and not living the lifestyle she deserved. “A few hours ago, everyone but Conrad and that Bitch Doctor came out. They looked like they were done. The human was talking abo
Benji’s POV“I’m sorry, what?” Conrad asks. We both stared down at the twins with unsure expressions on our faces.“Orion Mountain.” Falon rolled her eyes, giving us a ‘duh’ expression. “Didn’t you two go to elementary school?” She signed smoothly with her hands. Now it was my turn to roll my eyes. My superior intelligence and my title of Sherlock was being challenged by a pre-teen little girl.Finnley tapped his sister on the shoulder and signed to let him explain. She gave an overly dramatic bow and stepped away from the table. She plopped herself down in one of the chairs, spinning it around and around to entertain herself while waiting for something to magically happen. I am assuming for the light bulbs to flash on over Conrad and my heads. There was a lot of eye rolling going on and no explanations being explained! Even Finnley rolled his eyes at his sister’s sassy demeanor.“Where’s Orion Mountain?” I asked while looking over at the large map that is spread over the conference t
Benji’s POV“No, I am telling you! I bet you the root is at Raytale Peak!”“Can’t be, that’s a popular destination spot for tourists, wouldn’t someone have noticed some magical glowing flowers by now?”“But what about this part here? This doesn’t make sense, how can rock be burning?”“Time isn’t a thing to touch! And Who is the mother and father then huh?”We have been going through the book’s passages and maps for several days now and have come up with nothing substantial to work with. Each time we think we have found a potential location for the flowers, someone would contradict it. Tempers were running high, fatigue was settling in and braincells were running low.My team hasn’t been much help since we aren’t from the North, nor do we grow up with the folktales like Conrad and his squad did. Ashley and Gray have been more involved then either Bennet or me. I guess research and technology are key at this point. I try to add my own ideas, but they haven’t been very useful.“Timeout!
Conrad's POV “A Cure?” I say in disbelief. Ashley, Bennet and Benji all look at each other. Their eyes seem to be having a silent conversation that only smart people would understand. After a few minutes, they look back at me, nodding their heads in unison.“I think this story holds the key to curing the sick wolves.” Ashley says, her eyes filled with so much determination its hard to look away. I glance at Benji, she is looking at Ashley with such pride and adoration for her. Benji’s faith in her teammates is overwhelming.Sean picks up the book, flipping through the pages with a scowl on his face. “I know this ratty old book. It used to be my great aunt’s before she gave it to mom. Doc always loved this book, but I always thought it was boring. I think it was the reason he went into medicine. My mother use to read the stories to us as kids to help us fall asleep. Babe, where did you find this book?”Ashley pouts his lips at him and shrugs. “Doctor Lancon gave it to me after the lab
Benji’s POV“WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU DON’T KNOW HOW IT HAPPENED?” Conrad yells through his phone in the far corner of the conference room. “YOU WERE IN CHARGE OF THE MISSION! GET ME ANSWERS AND GET ME ANSWERS YESTERDAY!!”“Alpha King Mars, I understand you are unhappy with the situation, we all are, but I can… Yes… I… As head of the security on Sherlock’s team and your friend, yelling at me isn’t going to help… UGH! Just put your wife on the phone… Yes, I know you are the king, but she is easier to talk to then you…” Artemis walks passed me without looking at me. One phone in her hand while she talks on another. She leans over Nathan’s shoulder to look at the computer screen he is pointing at. She nods her head and continues pacing while talking to Alpha Mars.“You can’t just make more? Why Not? How much time does it take?” Bennet says walking by me next. He listens to whoever is on the other end with a scowl. “I am a doctor not a pharmaceutical Guro, how am I supposed to know…” He rubs
Conrad’s POV I have come to realize I can’t go back to how things were now that I have my second chance mate. After dinner with Benji, we went to pick up Falon and Finnley from their school’s bingo event. Everything I had ever desired for my life clicked into place watching Benji with my kids. Sitting in a red and white booth at the small 50s diner, surrounded by the vintage deco, I found my life. Benji animatedly talking to my pups as they scan the dessert menu. She sings along with the jukebox while using sign language so Falon can enjoy the music as well. Finnley comes out of his quiet introvert self to sing along to “Rock around the clock” and for once there is a smile on his face. Benji’s presence in our lives is glueing back the pieces of what was once broken. ‘I doubt she even knows what she is doing to us.’ My wolf, Titus, purrs in my head as he watches through our eyes. ‘I wish I could talk to her wolf. She is weak, but I can feel her and sense her. I can sometimes hear her