[Gale’s POV]"Mommy, mommy!" Letting a slow smile spread across my lips, I watched as Fallon rushed towards me with dandelions clasped in her pudgy little hands. "Flowers!""They’re beautiful." I murmur, accepting her gift. "Did you know, if you blow their seeds you can make a wish and it will come true?""Wish?" Fallon repeats, furrowing her brows adorably. "Like a wish for my brothers to come soon?" She tried.Nodding, I lifted a hand to tossle Fallon’s wild curls while she took a seat in the grass beside me. After wrapping an arm around her, I gently pulled her closer so we could watch Chance practice hand-to-hand with Gavin.I had to admit, there was nothing sexier than Chance completely shirtless and covered in sweat. I could honestly watch him like this all day. However, I would rather be the one training with him. Instead, all I could do was sit on the sidelines and take in his perfection."Mommy," Fallon murmurs, placing her hand on my much too large belly. "When will they com
[Fineon’s POV] "Why do I have to come to this?" I sigh, staring out the window of the carriage that my sister and I share. "I thought you’d be excited to see Gale after such a long time." Andria responds, giving me a mischievous smile. "Don’t you remember a few years back when you promised to come and claim her once you turned eighteen?" Rolling my eyes, I try to ignore the ferocious blush that is attempting to stain my cheeks. How could she possibly bring up something I said when I was a ridiculous child? I didn’t know anything back then! "Anyway, Gale asked me to bring you along anyway." Andria continues as we begin to come to a stop. "Whatever." As soon as the carriage is stopped, I jump out and begin to stare at the large compound ahead. I could only hope that the pink of my skin would disappear before Andria noticed, otherwise I was sure that I would never hear the end of it. "Are you just going to stand there?" Andria laughs, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "The party
[Gale's POV]Heat presses against my skin and sweat drips down my brow. Above, the blood moon shines brightly, and soft music mingles with the sounds of cicadas and crickets.Tonight is the night that I have dreaded since turning 21. It is the night that we wolves who are unmated could possibly find our mates.I never wanted to attend this function; I never wanted a mate. Something like that was never in the cards for me, and I didn't hold false expectations about it either. I was nothing more than an orphan that never knew what kindness or love were, and I had no intention of craving it now.Lifting a hand, I swipe at sweat that is threatening to drip into my eyes and scan the crowd of hopeful party goers.Everyone is dressed sharply in hopes of impressing their mate when they meet. Despite myself, I look down at the simple blue dress that I am wearing. Compared to the others, I truly do look plain."Ridiculous." I huffed, grabbing a glass of wine from the table I was currently stand
[Gale's POV]I stand alone, staring out into the crowd of graduates who have already begun to drink. After all, tonight is a night of celebration. We have finally passed our military courses and can begin our lives as warriors for the king's army. This feat is something we've worked towards for many years, yet I can't find it in me to even want to enjoy myself.Taking a sip of my drink, I try to relax, but I can't. Even if I spent my entire life preparing to serve the kingdom of Langley, I didn't expect to have to work beside the great alpha heir, Chance Tutor. Why him of all the possible people? The universe was truly torturing me.With his ruggish good looks and cold demeanor, he is every woman's dream. Well... every woman but me.Personally, if I could spend the rest of my life without seeing him, I wouldn't lose a wink of sleep.You see, there is a painful secret between Chance and me. We are mates, but he rejected me long ago. From the beginning, we were never meant to be. His
[Gale's POV]My heart hammers in my chest as I stare up at the large castle in front of me. Today is my first day as an actual guard for the king and princess. However, I have to work alongside Chance, and that in itself leaves me filled with dread and butterflies.'We get to see our mate.' Anya purs, attempting to change my mood.'He doesn't want us.' I remind her, causing a wave of pain to stab right into my heart. 'Anyway, we aren't here to flirt, we are here to work.'Pushing Anya aside, I begin to move. Inside the castle, it is alive with servants and maids alike beginning their day. I had expected to avoid such chaos by coming as the sun rose, but it seemed everyone here was on the same schedule.Looking around, I attempt to stop someone to ask the way, but no one pays me any mind. At least, not until I feel that all-too familiar possessive gaze resting on me from just behind."You're early." His deep voice rumbles from too close behind. "Are you trying to earn his graces appro
[Chance's POV]"You can't be serious!" Gale hisses, turning an incredulous gaze on me. "You want me to defeat that?"I didn't particularly want her facing off with Bruno, but if I wanted to keep her beside me, this had to be done. There was no way Talia would budge, so it was best that Gale prove herself now."You will be fine." I assured, ignoring Fray's insistent curses for me, allowing our mate to be in danger."Right, fine." Gale huffs, turning away from me and taking in the creature once more."If you don't think you can take it, you can quit the military entirely now and become a breeder."'Bullshit!' Fray snarls, attempting to overpower me. 'I'll kill any bastard that touches her.''Don't worry.' I already knew that there was no way that Gale would dare choose to be a breeder. I just simply needed her to feel like she had a choice."Breeder," she repeated with a disgusted snarl. "Who the hell wants to be that?"Letting a slow smile form on my face, I crossed my arms and took a
[Gale’s POV]I could feel warmth surging through my frozen body as I lay in place. When I tackled that damn Bruno, I didn’t expect the water that he resided in to be so cold. Most of my energy was zapped and it wasn’t returning as quickly as normal."You did well." A deep, soothing voice murmurs from beside me. "Most never escape Bruno."Nodding, I begin to pry my eyes open and find myself staring up into large golden eyes nestled in a youthful chiseled face that is surrounded by long blonde hair.‘Who are you?’ I ask through mindlink as I feel myself beginning to shift back to human."I am Ramone Longley, the crown prince of the kingdom of Langley."Crown prince, that means that he is Talia’s brother and another man that I shouldn’t even think of associating myself with."Thank you." are the only words I can manage once I’m human again. "But I should get going."I just fought that damn kraken to prove that I’m worthy of guarding the princess. If I remain here and waste time, it could
Gale shivers and quietly moans in front of me, driving me fucking wild. Never did I think touching a woman would feel so damn good, but she was like a fucking drug and I could see myself getting addicted."Please, stop." Gale gasps, her body tensing as an orgasm overtakes her.Her delicious scent drifts up to my nose, and I pull my hand free, wanting to taste her juices.Free of my torture, she collapses to the ground while I lick my fingers clean.Neither of us speaks as the final remnants of the day disappear and the moon begins to rise."Bastard." Gale's soft voice murmurs, breaking the silence."What was that?" I growl, unsure of whether I heard her right."I said," she hisses, finally getting to her feet. "BASTARD!"Her silver eyes flash in anger as they lock onto mine."You enjoyed it." I smirk. "Don't pretend you didn't."I am so damn in tune with her emotions that it actually shakes me. However, I won't ever let her know. Otherwise, I fear that things could tip past the point