All Chapters of The Unchosen Mate: Chapter 101 - Chapter 110

Eleven Years ago, Several hours later, Beta suite Mark “How was work, hun?” My wife was washing dishes in the sink, the soft sound of porcelain clinking in soapy water filling the kitchen. “Fine. I have patrol in an hour.” “No problem. Can I make you a snack?” She set a few dishes on the drying rack. “Nah, not really hungry. I’ve got a lot of maps to review.” “Maps?” Salindra walked over to me and peered over my shoulder. “Yea, I’m running a new training group tonight. Not actually on patrol, just doing some physical training to get some of the younger guys in shape.” “Ok.”

Ten years ago, Infirmary Alpha Jason Ten months later, I found myself touring the construction site of the new research wing of the Infirmary. Taking a hard hat from one of the vehicles outside, I made my way in. “Jennivah, this place looks like a mess.” “Not for long. It’s right on schedule!” She looked excited, despite the rubble and dirt around her. “Are the press here?” “Lester’s outside getting everybody in line,” I replied. “Mark’s dealing with them now. And what do you suggest I say about this?” “I’ve written it all on the notecards,” said Jennivah, handing me a stack of index cards. “They’re color-coded by topic.” She turned and started directing healers and Ascended who were sta

Six years ago, Pack HouseAlpha JasonIt had been six months since Sienna’s passing. Perrin and I were finally feeling like we had found our new rhythm without her. It had been brutal. Hard. Painful at times.There were days that I barely felt like getting out of bed. I missed everything about her. And on top of it all, Mistra was trying to ruin any and all progress we’d been making to try and continue on with our lives.“It was completely her fault and you know it.” She stood across the office from me, hands folded across her chest. Mistra had been hell-bent on trying to get Deidre ousted from the pack. The second that she got wind that Deidre had been on p

Present Day, Jason’s OfficeAlpha JasonIt had been a long five years since then. I stood there, looking at my wife. She had that dreamy gaze in her eyes as if she had been lost in memories, too.It wasn’t a romantic love that we shared over the last half decade, but rather a sense of respect and friendship. We both knew we would never replace our true mates, and we knew that we would never try. So we had found comfort in companionship with one another. There was no need for explanation as there was nothing to hide; we knew each other’s histories, we shared a steadfast dedication to the pack, and we understood the unspoken need to protect our secrets. While I had placed us in an impossible position that day, one so close to what my best friend and her true mat

LeilaI didn’t bother training this morning. I knew Jaz wasn’t going to be there and to be honest, I slept like crap. I stayed up later than usual filling in my mother on all of the craziness over the past few weeks, and my brain failed to turn off at a reasonable hour. My only regret was that I hadn’t made the time to return Gia’s calls over the past week. Some best friend, I am. I shrugged it off. I needed coffee. My head felt hungover from the events of yesterday. Had I really been kidnapped? Had that really just been yesterday? I headed downstairs to the kitchen. Goddess, Dina was wonderful. She already had a steaming cup of coffee and a heaping plate of eggs waiting for me on the counter.