Colt POVMaddie holds my hand as we lay in the grass and look up at the moon. When I laid under her bedroom window, it was so I could feel near to her. I don’t want to give up on my mate. I just want to have time to find out who I am again. My world has fallen apart in a matter of 48 hours. It was never perfect before, but it was never broken like it is now either.When Maddie touches me, I can still feel the tingles and her love, but it’s blocked still. It wasn’t like when we first found each other again. The pull and electric touches are present but at a minimal level. I miss her so much and I want to be close to her and this is easiest- when she is away from 1006.I sigh and she squeezes my hand, “Colt,” she whispers, and I turn my head toward her. We face one another and the grass rubs against my cheek, “I will give you time. I want you and only you. I am hoping Dr. Wayne can get rid of this bond between Ian and me. I don’t want him.” She says this, looking into my eyes. Her voice
Maddie POVI am awakened by a soft voice but it’s not Colt’s. My eyes open slowly, and Caleb stares back at me, “Maddie, why are you out here?” he asks, looking around. I look to where Colt was lying and he’s gone. My heart flutters because I wasn’t expecting him to leave me.“Colt was lying out here when I woke up from a dream, so I came and lied with him. I didn’t realize he would just leave me here alone. What time is it?”Caleb yawns, “5 AM. I couldn’t find you and almost panicked but then saw you out here.” He chuckles, “ But it’s time for rounds.” I nod and he reaches down so he can pull me up. I grab his hand and his strength lifts me into the air onto my feet. “So, Colt was out here? Did you talk?” he asks.I nod, “Yes, I think everything will be okay, but we will be leaving soon. The Moon Goddess also visited me. Julia is in trouble, and we have to save her.”Caleb eyes me and I follow him as he walks toward the pack houses, “What kind of trouble?”“I don’t know. It was like
Colt POVI am talking to Lila when Caleb finds me out of breath, “Colt, Maddie needs you now!” The sheer terror written on his face makes me drop the bushel of apples I am carrying inside the packhouse.“What happened?” I ask. His fear is radiating into me. Lila looks concerned too and we both look at Caleb for answers.“Maddie’s heat is beginning; you must meet her at the cottage now,” Caleb says, grabbing my arm.“Her heat? Like what happens to cats?” I ask- What? Lila sighs in relief as she begins picking up the apples but I am still confused.Caleb stops pulling when he realizes Maddie never explained this to me. “She was supposed to tell you, but I guess she got sidetracked. Yes, every time a she-wolf marks and mates, a heat starts a few days later. The she-wolf has to mate with a male wolf or death is possible for her.”My face twists in fear, “What about 1006?” Anger now fills me, but Caleb shakes his head, “Maddie has made it clear she doesn’t want to mate with him so we have
Maddie POVThe electricity hits me in pleasure waves as Colt thrusts inside me. I take every inch willingly and our bodies are covered in sweat as we glide against each other. I have lost count of how many times I have found my release now, but our bond is back- my mate is here, and I don’t care about counting. This is what I have longed for.This need I feel is insatiable and all I care about is having him inside me. I love the way he feels, and I love watching his face twist with ecstasy. Everything was hazy at first when the heat came on. I remember being with Caleb and Lucas and then Caleb went to find Colt.Lucas brought me to the cabin and tried to keep me calm as we waited for Colt to come but the need began to fill me and I placed my hand on Lucas’s staring at him. He shook his head and tried to resist but I spread my legs for him, and he began to smell me-.I wanted sex. NO. I needed it.Just as his tongue flicked against my slit, Caleb grabbed him and pulled him away which o
Caleb POVLucas and I are sitting in Ian’s hospital room and Dr. Wayne walks in, “Any change?” he asks. I look at his vitals and shake my head, “No, it seems to be working.” Dr. Wayne smiles, “Good but this is the only time it will. The amount of medicine we had to use to induce a medical coma would be too much for him to do again.” I nod and he smiles, “Keep an eye on it. Someone can relieve you soon, Alpha.” I smile, nodding, and goes he steps out of the room.“Thank you, Dr. Wayne,“ Lucas says, fidgeting with his hands. I know he’s embarrassed. Colt didn’t see what he did. He didn’t see Lucas touch his mate’s intimate part with his tongue, but I did. Lucas hasn’t said a word since came back here and I know he wants to apologize.“Caleb,” he begins, and I look up, “Do you think Maddie remembers? It’s just been so long since I had someone to mate with. The smell,” he breaths deeper, “And the attraction I share for her was so much, Caleb. I fear if you and Colt wouldn’t have gotten th
Ian POVI am awoken by Dr. Wayne running into my room. He startles me and I jump up, ready to defend myself. I feel much stronger today. I look down at my stomach wound and Dr. Wayne smiles, “Your wolf is becoming strong again, you are healing naturally.”I gasp as I do feel much stronger but then I look at my crotch area and gasp. I have a massive boner and I can feel Maddie’s need. She feels incredibly horny and as her mate, I want to fulfill her need. I sit up and look around, “Where is Maddie?” I ask Dr. Wayne.He smiles, “Well, she is out on patrol, but she will be back soon.” He is fiddling with a few vials, and I watch him, “What are you doing?” He nods as he draws up each medicine into a syringe, “I am going to give you some meds to further help you heal. You should be able to get out of bed by tomorrow.” I smile and he walks to me and begins putting the medicines into my IV. I begin to feel foggy, and he rubs my head, “The medicine will make you feel tired, but it will also
Colt POVI sigh, looking at Maddie. That ended way too quickly. She pushes herself away from me until she is against the wall. She has tears in her eyes as she looks up at me, “This isn’t fair!” she shouts, throwing a cup against the wall on the other side of the cottage. The cup shatters and I step toward her, but she puts her hand up, “Don’t Colt. It not only hurts 1006 but me too.” Tears stream down her face as she collapses onto the floor and anger begins to consume me.“I’ll accept him!” I shout. She looks up at me. Her face is red, tear-stricken and she inhales deeply, “You will?” she asks. Her voice is desperate and that’s when I know I can’t go back on words.“I will. You just have to convince him to accept me,” The words roll off my tongue and I regret them for a moment but if we accept each other then I can be with my mate. I can make love to her, touch her and be near her- I can feel her once more. This is worth it, right?Maddie stands up and her gaze meets mine. She snif
Maddie POV Touching my mate feels amazing like it should. I don’t know why I didn’t put my foot down sooner. I was so terrified when I found out about my heat. I was afraid Colt wouldn’t be there. I went to find him to tell him had to escape sooner, only to save his life, and then never actually tell him about it. Then once instincts took over, and I marked 1006, I never thought I would be able to touch my fated mate again but now all is right in the world. “Maddie,” Ryan’s voice echoes behind me and I turn to face him. Guilt is written all over his face and he sighs, “We need to talk.” I look at Colt and he nods, “Go ahead. Caleb wanted me to meet him at the training grounds.” I sigh but kiss him goodbye- my whole body feels on fire but it’s nice. That’s how it’s meant to be. Ryan sighs and I look at him, “What’s going on?” I ask him, my eyes narrowing. Lila is my best friend. He better have the best intentions. He looks around the hospital and then pulls me into a closet, “Madd
Maddie I hug Lila goodbye as she has tears in her eyes, “We will be back, you know that,” I whisper into her ear. She wipes her eyes as she sighs. “I know, and I understand why I can’t come, but I will miss all of you. Even Ian,” she says, and I chuckle as I wipe the tears that fall from my eyes. Then, finally, I release her so Ryan can hug her next. “It’s only for a few days,” Andy reminds us both. We are going to kill the Norms and be home by Saturday.” He says with confidence. We both nod, and Lila sighs, kissing and hugging Ryan. I watch them as Colt grabs my hand, “She is safest here, you know.” He reminds me. I nod, “I know. I am glad she won’t be alone here but still.” I say, looking at the staff that will stay with her. She is my sister, and I will miss her dearly. “Is everyone ready?” Andy asks, and we all nod. Even though we have to leave Lila and I can’t see into the future like him, I know I am ready. This has been a long time coming, and I am prepared for it to end
ColtIt’s been three days since Andy showed us the basement where we would be training, and we have been down here every day ever since. There is so much equipment down here that it’s insane. When he said he had unlimited resources, he wasn’t kidding.“Duck!” Ryan shouts to me, and I do, avoiding Andy’s fist. We have been down here not only learning to control our powers but also learning to fight at the same time.“GO, Ryan!” Andy shouts, and Ryan closes his eyes, twisting into a twister. Everything in the basement gets windy, and Andy claps his hands, “See! You got it,” he says, and Ryan twists back into himself.“I still can’t believe I can do that,” he admits, and I nod, agreeing. Yep. None of us ever imagined he could become a twister. Even though he can do the things that Andy does, he is still not as powerful as him; none of us are.Ian walks down the stairs carrying a dead bunny, and I know it’s my turn. He grins evilly, and I roll my eyes. Andy’s sense of humor is sick. He
RyanI have never seen anything like this in my entire life. This house is massive, and there are so many rooms. My entire pack could live here. As we walk inside, we are greeted with a grand staircase, but there are two more entryways in either direction to explore the house.“This way first,” Andy says, pointing up the stairs. “I’ll give you the grand tour after dinner.” Lila smiles as she grabs my hand, and we begin to climb the stairs. I can hear her heart beating and feel her excitement through the bond. I know this must be exciting for her. By becoming Maddie’s friend, she was thrown into an extraordinary life.When we reach the top, there’s a long hallway and a vast living area. Complete with a traditional kitchen and a living room. It looks as big as Caleb’s packhouse. “Each of you will have a room up here on this floor. Mates, of course, share,” he says, winking at Colt and Maddie, and I mind-link her, “He’s weird, right?” Maddie chuckles and covers her mouth as he shows us
MaddieSilence ensues in the limo, and I eye my pack as Andy scrolls on his phone. “Do you really think we can trust him?” Colt’s voice comes through the group mind link, and Ian and Ryan begin to talk over one another.“No, why, how, where, no,”“STOP!” I shout. “One at a time,” I say as I eye Ryan; he is our leader; he should go first.“I don’t know, and look at this- a freaking limo, what the hell?” he responds, and I notice Andy’s eyes dart between us all- he knows were mind-linking, but of course, he would; he has a pack.“If there is something you guys want to ask me, just ask. I promise, I am an open book,” he says, placing his hands in his lap. I look around the limo at our pack and clear my throat. We definitely have questions.“How do you have money?” I ask. This is valid. Most of us ended up barely getting by.Andy chuckles and lifts his hands up as he speaks, “I was found by a pack after we all split up. I am now the heir to the pack and future Alpha. My adoptive father is
AndyIt has been nine years since I have seen any of them, but they look the same as they do in my visions. I know where they have all been- I keep tabs on my OG pack. Pack.That’s a funny word. One I didn’t know until I was in the outside world. I often wonder if I made the right decision leaving them. I have seen some of the stuff they have all been through, and I know it’s horrendous.I have watched all of them closely over the years struggle, but I have gained money and power. My powers are all of theirs but mixed. I have visions of the future, much like Maddie, but mine are more in-depth, and I can control when they come.I can bring people back to life, like Colt, and even kill them like Ian, but not with a kiss but with the flick of my wrist.Like Ryan, I can control the weather, but the elements, too: Wind, Earth, Water, and even Fire.I can manipulate feelings like Julia and feel them, but I don’t allow them to eat me like she has. She has no idea what she is truly capable
ColtI watch as the wind blows through Maddie’s hair, and I smile. My mate is so beautiful and intelligent. I am so happy the fake bond is gone, but how can we ever trust my evil twin now? He almost had us all fooled. I want to kill him, but I know none of them will let me, but only because of Selene.Maddie’s body suddenly stiffens and begins convulsing. Shit, what is it now?“Pull over,” Ryan shouts through the truck window. Ken stops the truck, and I cradle her head in my lap to save her from banging it against the metal sides. The convulsing only lasts a few minutes, and then her eyes fly open.“They are coming!” she shouts.“The lab? They found us?!” Ian asks, and Maddie shakes her head, trying to sit up.“The Mafia, Drive!!!” she screams.Ryan bangs on the window, and Ken begins driving as she looks at Julia, “A man with dark hair and dark eyes wants you back. I saw a tattoo of a hawk.”“That’s Antonio,” Julia’s voice is almost a whisper, “But don’t they all think I’m dead?”“Y
MaddieThe pain is excruciating, and I grip Colt’s shoulder as it radiates through my entire being. Even my bones feel on fire. Ryan made it sound like it would be more painful for Ian, but this is the worst pain I have ever felt in my entire life. It feels like part of my soul is literally being ripped away from my body.My stomach churns, and I hear Ryan say he has told hold the melted metal for two minutes, but this is beginning to feel like hours. Ian’s bond is being pulled from me, and even though that’s what I want, it hurts so bad. He removes the spoon from Ian’s neck, and I throw up into the dirt. The physical pain is no longer there, but I am left with a hole in its place.So- this is what it feels like when your mate dies? I can’t imagine losing Colt now, like ever.I wipe my eyes as I hear Ken speak, “Once everyone is ready to go, we can head toward Denver. We are only twelve hours away,” the words roll off me, but I am too weak to respond.“Are you okay, love?” Colt whi
RyanIs it wrong that I want to physically hurt Ian? I don’t think so. He ruined Marge and Ken’s lives when they wanted to help me- to help us. He doesn’t care about any of us. The only reason he dug the tracker out was because of Julia. I’ve heard finding your mate will make you do crazy things, but that could have been all for show too! What if there’s another tracker or has another way of communicating with them?We have no idea what he is capable of! If it were up to me, I would rip out his heart right here, right now. I hate him. He tried to hurt all of us for better treatment when he could have just had a better life, but I suppose that’s why he’s not a part of our pack anymore, anyway. He has always played into their games.I mean, he tried to kill Colt when he was three. That’s a toddler! Fucking sociopath.I put the lighter’s flame on the spoon, and it begins to heat up, and I look up as Lila’s eyes catch mine. I wish she could feel what I feel. I wish she knew how much I lov
MaddieWe have been driving for hours now, and I know we are all exhausted. Ken says we should be able to make it to Denver by noon tomorrow, but we need to take back roads. Ryan says even back roads may have cameras, so we need to wear hooded sweaters and sunglasses the entire way to Denver; once we get there, we can find Andy as carefully as possible.I still don’t understand Julia’s gift or what Selene expects us to do. We knew there was more than one lab, but I didn’t realize there were over one hundred. I don’t understand how she expects us to take them down even though we desperately want to.How can six wolves with gifts like ours take out over one hundred labs? Especially when some are even out of the country.Colt snores into my ear, and I kiss his forehead gently. I can tell he feels somewhat relieved. He is happy Ian’s ions are gone, but the bond isn’t. It is still there because we are marked and mated. If Ian wants to burn his mark, he can. I will not stop him, but I am pr