Nate POVI spent the past few days in a rage. I was a ticking time bomb and I knew it was from being away from my mate. I pleaded with Hope to tell Ryker, but she refused. We were miles apart and only half mated, yet I could feel her every emotion. They said how fated mates become one, but I knew this was something different. My every thought was of her, my ever desire was of her, and I had an insatiable need to be close to her, protect her. I wasn't sure if she was aware why, but I knew a big part of it was because my wolf wanted pups. I had a burning need to start our family and an even stronger one to protect my family. I always wanted a family of my own, but I didn't think it would happen so soon. I was at the training grounds, sparring with my father when I felt her presence become closer. At first I brushed it off, but the distance kept getting shorter and shorter. My father was in mid punch when I felt her enter my territory. His fist collide hard with my face and whipped my
Read more