Chapter: Chapter 7Sawyer’s POVEverything runs smoothly when I return to the pack house — exactly as it should.It brings me no comfort.My mind won’t slow. A mate. Here. In my territory.She had to have moved her while I was away. There’s no other explanation. I would have sensed her. I would have known.Her face hasn’t left my mind since I saw her.Her voice echoes in the quiet.Her scent feels burned into my nostrils.Footsteps approach from behind me.“Welcome home, Alpha,” Agnes says warmly.I turn and nod. “How were things?”“Minor rogue disturbances along the borders. Nothing we couldn’t handle.”Agnes is the old Gamma, Cyrus’s mate. Cyrus still assists when needed. My current Gamma, Blaine, held command while I was in Bangor on business. Though a Gamma’s role is to lead the warriors, Blaine handles leadership seamlessly in my absence.“You seem troubled, sir.”“I’m fine. Just tired. Have my supper sent to my room.”I head upstairs but end up in the library instead. There has to be something
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Chapter: Chapter 6Vaelora’s POVI feel frazzled and distracted as I fold the scattered piles of laundry in the small back room. My hands move automatically, but my mind is nowhere near the towels.A strange feeling has settled over me.Those men upstairs — twins, without a doubt — left me shaken in a way I can’t explain. They were familiar. Beautiful in a Greek-god sort of way. Dangerous.A warmth pools low in my stomach. Foreign. Heavy.And beneath it… a pull.An overwhelming need to go back upstairs to them claws at my composure. I have to physically steady my breathing.Who are they?Where do I know them from?Why did my body react the way it did to the one who caught me?Sebastian.That’s what the other one called him.When he grabbed me to keep me from falling, I almost leaned closer. Almost pressed into him.I have never wanted to be that close to a man before. Especially not one I had just met.“Lori? Mario asked me to find you. The big meeting upstairs is almost over.”Donna leans into the door
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Chapter: Chapter 5Sawyer’s POVThe ride from the jetport to the hotel is dreadful.The thought of seeing Sebastian’s smug face twists something ugly inside me.When we pull up to the entrance, my unease deepens. I sigh and pray to the Moon Goddess that today passes with minimal mental anguish.I open the door — and instantly know my prayers have gone unanswered.Her scent hits me.Smoky vanilla and lavender. Intoxicating. It wraps around me like a second skin.I can feel her.Oh, Goddess… no.A mate.My grip tightens on my briefcase. It must be a she-wolf who came with Sebastian.My inner wolf claws for control. On the inside, everything screams to run to her. Find her. Claim her. Mark her.On the outside, I shift uncomfortably, forcing composure. I drag a hand through my tightly manicured hair and make myself move forward.I hope she doesn’t cause a scene. I don’t want to be forced to appear accepting in front of everyone.I’m not even sure I want a mate again.Not after Natasha.I step inside. Her sc
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Chapter: Chapter 4Sebastian’s POVIt’s been four years since I’ve been back to Acadia Moon.The place I grew up. Home.Even if I’m not allowed back at the pack house, it still feels good to be here. Safe. Familiar.I wind down from my run, strolling lazily through town. The air is warm and clean, a light August breeze shuffling my long blond hair around until strands catch in the stubble along my jaw. It’s nearly shoulder length now. Time for a trim.The town bustles with people running morning errands, shop doors opening, laughter drifting through the streets.I check my watch. 8:45 a.m.The meeting starts at ten.I turn toward the hotel. If I show up looking like a sweaty hood-rat, Sawyer will never let me hear the end of it. No need to hand him ammunition.————————————————————————————When I step into the hotel lobby, my senses snag on something.Smoky vanilla. Lavender.It was faint yesterday when I checked in. Now it’s stronger.It unsettles me — not in a bad way. Just… sharp. Electric.I brush it
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Chapter: Chapter 3Vaelora’s POV It’s been two weeks since starting college. Two weeks of introductions—to classes and to people. Two weeks of learning how to coexist with a roommate who is exactly the kind of girl who bullied me in high school. Two weeks of missing home. Don’t get me wrong—she’s been nice. But she has that social queen-bee energy. Party girl. Tight skirts. Layers of makeup. And booze. Lots of booze. She’s cornered me into going to a party with her tonight—off campus, at some football scholarship quarterback’s house. One thousand percent not my scene. I’ve never even had a drink before. It’s Saturday. I usually keep Saturdays free for catching up on work and spending probably too many hours in the garden. But today we’re hosting some kind of political meeting at the hotel, and it needs to be set up. I managed to land a job at a local hotel doing housekeeping and event work. Mostly housekeeping. It’s surprisingly busy for such a small city—one of the only decent hot
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Chapter: Chapter 2Two Weeks Later Sawyers POV The annual territory meeting is tomorrow—and I’m not looking forward to it. I haven’t seen Sebastian, my twin brother, since the last one. He stays on his side of the territory. I stay on mine. It’s easier that way. He’ll show up with that booming playboy ego and his subtle snide remarks. Asshole. When we became the Alphas of Acadia Moon, we split the territory in half. I haven’t forgiven him. I don’t plan to. I take a slow swig of whiskey, savoring the spicy sweetness as it burns down my throat. The warmth doesn’t thaw the dread settling heavy in my chest. He’ll only be here two days. Two days too many—but manageable. Then he’ll slink back to Acadia Woods. A soft knock hits my office door. I smell her sickly sweet perfume before she speaks. “It’s Savannah, Mr. Ashford. I have a few documents that need your signature regarding tomorrow’s meeting.” “Enter.” The door opens slowly. Savannah steps in wearing a tight red skirt suit, the deep V of her
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