My basketball hit the ceiling. I couldn’t believe she didn’t show up. I threw the ball in the air the second it reached my palms. I kept her thong on my nightstand for her to see when she walked in.
But she never came. I can’t believe she blew me off.
I went downstairs to grab something to eat before I stepped out.
“Alex, babe, have you heard?” Leiah purred.
I poured myself a black coffee when I overheard her.
“What?” Alex snapped.
Interesting tone. What had him in a mood?
“You’re in a mood. I just thought you’d like to know your little omega best friend has a mate.”
The mug in my grip was seconds from breaking.
“What? Who? What are you talking about?” Alex blasted.
Gabbie didn’t tell him and Harlow managed to convince her friend not to tell Alex about what happened with Gabbie in the woods. Not that she could without implicating herself. Leiah didn’t know Gabbie and I were fated mates in her mind, she was my bedm
Gabbie POVWhen was someone going to get me? I spent days cooped up in this house. Athena fed me, and Kade came by every day. Axel mostly avoided me. He came by at night and disappeared again. I missed being able to go out and do stuff. Considering how long I’d been gone, I was sure I didn’t have a job anymore.It was around noon, and Athena was feeding me again. She was adamant I needed more meat on my bones.“Aren’t you going to make anything for Axel?” I asked.She avoided talking about how him, but there was a story there.“Axel eats when he wants. I learned that long ago.”“So… when did Axel start living with you?”“Your Dad’s on his way up,” she said quickly.I sat up straight. “What? He is.”“Yes, my guards sent a message. Unfortunately, I’m not in the mood for chit-chat. At least not with him.”I sighed. Will she ever forgive him?She raised my chin and gave me a warm smile.“I’ll try to do better. I’m trying, Gabriella, I am.”“If you’re letting him in, then I guess you are.”
Gabbie POVI was getting tired of wandering around the mansion all day while everyone was out there battling the danger to our home. Then I felt the hunter’s spear piercing into my wolf, and I realised I would be no help in fighting hunters or Kahn’s wolves.As the sun began its daily descent, I went outside. The late afternoon breeze was sweet and soothing.I felt like running through the trees. Athena’s mansion was surrounded by healthy, tall trees and acres of land. I exhaled deeply and held the spot where the ache hurt the most and summoned my wolf.She cried out as the spear fought her shift, but I willed her to be stronger. She was an omega, but we’d weathered deadlier storms than a simple knife. My bones cracked, and my limbs stretched as I shifted to turn into a small white wolf. I whimpered on the ground after my shift.That hurt like a blow to the body by a wrecking ball. Now that I was a wolf, I could run through the tall grass and dart through the trees. The excitement of
“This is private property,” he growled.I held my hands up with a thundering heart. “I-I know. I’m Athena’s granddaughter.”He crossed his tattooed arms and frowned. “Athena has a granddaughter?”He marched across the room and slammed his fist on the light switch. The lights shone on his striking blue eyes. I took a step back at the shock. His defined jawline, even the shade and hairstyle of his hair, was incredible. He was tall and built, but his eyes, though pale in shade, hung heavy with darkness.“Well?” He snapped.I blinked. “I-I…uh… yes, she does. Two granddaughters and a grandson. I didn’t know about another one.”“I’m not Athena’s grandson,” he smirked.Oh goddess, air was sucked out of my lungs. The smile was similar but carried an edge of mischief. I’m not okay, I’m going to faint because I didn’t know what I was seeing.“Uh… who are you again? Just to be sure I’m not seeing things.”He chuckled. “There’s a girl in this forsaken mansion who isn’t a ghost, and you think you
“Wait here,” Athena ordered.“No, you said you didn’t remember the last time you shifted.”“Doesn’t mean I’m a helpless old lady.” She raised her chin and pranced out.I followed her. With the way the door rattled, it wouldn’t be long until it flew off its hinges.She walked into the living room and pulled out a knife from the fireplace. She marched to the door but stopped midway. I wasn’t far behind her, and she lowered the knife before opening the door.“The past must be haunting me,” she responded to the woman on the other side.“Don’t be dramatic, Mother.” Anya stormed in, taking the woman in. “I’m here for my daughter.”I frowned. It didn’t take her long to run off, though.“You have a child I don’t know about?” Athena folded her arms.I came out of hiding, and Anya sighed.“Honey, you don’t have to stay here with this woman. I have the other half of your hunter’s spear, we can put it back.”I cupped my face and paced. “I don’t want it back. Did you not see it was killing me?”“I
“Come on, Athena!” Dad begged.“Don’t call me that, you evil spirit. Last time you were here, you cost me a daughter.” She yelled from the other end.Kade set me down, but my legs felt like jelly. I wanted to be in his arms again.“Things are different this time. Open the door. There’s someone I need you to meet.”“I can’t promise I won’t ring your neck.”“I wouldn’t want it any other way,” Dad chuckled.How did he think this was funny?Deadbolts came undone behind the door. When the door moaned as it opened I panicked and ducked behind Kade.“Good heavens! You’ve brought me naked men?”“Of course not, Athena!” Dad scowled. “Come on, kid.”My heart beat so hard my chest ached. Kade reached around him and gripped my hand. Finding strength in my mate I stepped aside. I met the woman’s emerald green eyes.“Oh my… my goodness… come inside all of you.” She turned and vanished into the house.“Are you sure about this, Dad?”“Of course I’m sure. This place is a fortress. No one gets in if At
Gabbie POV“Kade! Was this necessary?” I cried.He kept the silver knife inside my skin. Despite the surprising strength I couldn’t make him budge.“Trust me, Gabbie,” he pleaded.“Would you trust me if I stuck a knife in you?” I bellowed.“What the hell is going on here?” Alex stormed into the tent.Dad kept Mom down with his knife.“Dude, what are you doing?” Alex raced forward but Dad cut him short.“He’s removing the hunter’s spear.”“Be quick. They keep on coming,” Alex warned.Kade pulled out the knife and concentrated on the hole he created. I felt something crawl out of me at a snail’s pace. Me and my wolf cried our voices blending into one.I saw a brown and bronze handle pop out of my skin. I felt faint. How was this possible?It’s an actual spear inside me!“Hurry, boy,” Dad said through gritted teeth.“Damn,” Alex said, he ducked out of the tent.Alex has never been good with blood.Kade stared intently at the open wound. Sweat formed on his brow, and veins on his neck pop