Chapter 1
Rose POV
"I can't believe you're moving!" Tiara, my best friend since kindergarten, said as she helped me pack the rest of my belongings.
"I know I'm going to miss you," I said.
"It's time to go, Rose. Are you ready?" my mother yelled from downstairs.
"Yes," I replied, grabbing my purse and suitcase.
As I walked downstairs, my older brother Jason took my suitcase and helped me load it into the car.
"That's it," my mother said as we walked to the car.
While we both cried, I gave Tiara one more hug and promised to call her every day. I'd miss her terribly. She was outgoing and energetic. She is beautiful with her caramel-colored skin and black braids.
She is 5 feet 6 inches tall and has a model body with a skinny waist. I always had her back, and she always had mine.
We're closer to sisters than best friends.
My name is Rose Baily. I am seventeen years old. My skin is light brown, and I have long black hair that falls to my waist. I am popular and get along well with almost everyone. I have the shape of an hourglass. Many guys say I'm sexy, and I believe them, but I've never been in a relationship. I went on a few dates, but nothing came of it.
I sat in the front with my mother, Lilly, while my two brothers, Jason, my oldest, who is nineteen, and James, my younger, who is sixteen, sat in the back.
We're returning to my mother's hometown of Anderson, Indiana, to start over. We've been in New York since my mother had James. At the time, I was one, and Jason was three.
I'm not sure why my mother packed her belongings and left her hometown in Indiana, but I know it has something to do with our father. I have no memory of him. I only know that he has a new family in Indianapolis, Indiana. He never tried to contact my brothers or me after he met his wife and left my mother. So I don't have a father, which is fine with me.
We're going to start over. My mom had a drinking problem for many years before starting rehab. She recently completed rehab and hasn't had a drink in three months. I am incredibly proud of her. She is not without flaws, but she has always been there for my brothers and me. We aren't rich, but she has always ensured we have what we need.
While my mother was in rehab, Jason looked after James and me and ensured we were okay. He is our father figure.
When I see the Welcome To Anderson Indiana sigh, I realize how different this is from New York. We're now following what appears to be a trail through the woods.
All I see are trees. I'm not sure how my mother knows where she's going. Then, finally, we see two men watching by a fence after about fifteen minutes of riding through the woods. They appear to be security guards.
"My name is Lilly Jackson." My mother says to the man who has approached the window.
"Hello! Luna is expecting you. Please open the gate! "The man tells someone.
My mother drives through the gate, and ten minutes later, a massive mansion/castle appears in front of me. There are many people walking around and children playing outside.
Most of them walk as a couple, holding hands and kissing passionately. Even those my age are sitting on each other's laps, kissing and groping.
"I guess they're fine with PDA," I thought.
When we got out of the car, my mother was attacked by a woman who I believe was Luna.
"I've missed you so much, Lilly; welcome home!" She says to my mom.
My mother thanks her, and then I notice a man approach and lovingly place his hands on Luna's shoulders.
"Come on, let's go inside." The man says, and we all walk into the big house.
We walk into a large family room. "You've all grown so much since the last time I saw you. I'm guessing you don't even remember me. Rose, you are a beautiful young lady. Lilly, she is gorgeous." Luna says
"Thank you, Ms," I replied.
"Call me Lisa, and this is Michael, my husband," Luna, or Lisa, says.
"Do you want me to show you your rooms? I'm sure you'd like to shower before dinner." Lisa asked.
"That would be fantastic." My mom said, and we all agreed.
"All of your rooms are on the third floor," Lisa explained.
She took me to my room first, and I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. In the center of the room was a large king-size bed. A wooden dresser with a 32-inch television sat opposite the bed. I went over to a door and discovered a walk-in closet.
It was far better compared to my room in New York.
"The bathroom is just down the hall," Lisa said as she walked away to show everyone else their rooms.
I sat on my bed for a moment before deciding to take a shower. Lisa said that only my family and two others use the bathrooms on this floor, with two on each side.
I took some clothes from my suitcase and went to the bathroom. Unfortunately, I got lost on my way to the bathroom because so many rooms were on the floor.
She said at the end of the hallway," I thought.
There were two doors at the end, and she didn't say which side, so I opened the door to my right and froze.
I'm not in the restroom. Instead, I'm in what appears to be an office. As I open the door, I begin to hear strange moans. When I look up, I see a man and two women in their twenties having sex.
I couldn't take my eyes away from them. The man was behind one woman, thrusting in and out of her fast. The other woman kissed him and touched the woman being fucked from behind.
The one he was fucking was moaning so loudly that I'm surprised I didn't notice it before I walked in.
The shocking part was that I couldn't move from where I was, and pain began to form in my chest. I couldn't figure out why I felt that way because I'd never met any of them before.
"Maybe I'm just shocked," I told myself. But something inside me said to me that wasn't the case.
I felt heartbroken by the man as if he had betrayed me, and I felt hate for the two women he was fucking. Then, finally, the man looked up at me, his eyes wide with surprise.
"Don't stop," the woman commanded
When our eyes met, the pain intensified, and I swear I heard him say, "Mate!" before darkness consumed me.
Derek's POV (Earlier that day) "Welcome back, son! How did everything go at the Blue Moon's pack?" My dad asked. "Everything went fine. Took care of the treaty and left some warriors to help them with the Rogue problem." I replied. "Great, hopefully, everything gets taken care of, and the Rogues stop showing up. Come, your mother made some food." As we walked into the kitchen, my mom ran and hugged me. "Derek, I am so happy you are home. Kate, Come hug your brother and let's sit and eat." My mom said while kissing my cheek. My sister hugged me and told me she was happy I was home. Then, we all sat down and began eating. My name is Derek Smith, and I am 20 years old. I am the future Alpha of my pack, the Blood Moon Pack. Usually, when a future Alpha turns 21, their father passes the position down to them. The problem is I have not found my mate yet. Most find their mate when they are 18 years old, but I have not, and I am almost 21. It hurts to see others my age already mated a
Derek's POV I picked my mate up bridal style and exited the office. My mother and two others approached me as soon as I entered the hallway. When they noticed my mate in my arms, the lady asked why her daughter was in my arms. When I told her she had blacked out and I was taking her to the pack doctor, a guy around eighteen tried pulling her from my arms. "Mine," I yelled at him, ready to beat the crap out of him for trying to steal my mate. "Give me my sister, and I'll take her." The man grumbled. I growled at him and mind-linked the pack doctor, Sally, a forty-year-old woman. I told her what had happened, and she said she'd be there in ten minutes. "Meet me in my room," I said, and she agreed. My mother, my mate's mother, and my mate's brother followed me to my room. I placed her on my bed and sat next to her holding her hand. I couldn't take my eyes off her and her beauty. I just wanted to go back in time and not fuck those two she-wolves or anyone else. I wish I ha
I feel my mate's hand move and look up to her brown eyes staring into my blue ones. Rose's POV I woke to what felt like electric sparks shooting up my arm. I tried to move my hand but couldn't because something was holding it down. When I looked over at my hand, I noticed a large hand holding it. When I looked up, I saw the most beautiful blue eyes looking back at me with a smile on his face. "How are you feeling, Rose?" the man asked, his voice husky. I couldn't help but shiver when he said my name so smoothly as if my name was made for him to say. "I'm fine," I said. I was doing quite well. For some reason, I felt safe and at ease with him. He had a wonderful scent like pine and rain. It was so relaxing, and I loved the sensation of sparks. Then I remembered walking in on him with those two females, and I felt a pain in my chest and let go of his hand. The pain was not as severe as it had been previously, but it was still there. I couldn't figure out why I was feeling this w
Rose's POV "I would like to apologize for the way we met. I can only imagine what you think of me." Derek says with a frown. "There is no need to apologize. We hardly know each other. It's not like I'm your girlfriend or anything. I mean, it's not like you cheated on me." I said. For some reason, I felt that little pain in my chest from my response, like I was lying to myself. When I looked over at him, he had an expression I didn't understand and looked deep in thought. "Look, I know we just met, but I want you to know that your opinion of me matters a lot," He says. "As I said, you have no reason to apologize to me. You did nothing wrong." I replied. After that, we drove in complete silence to the restaurant. After dinner, Derek said he had to leave for an emergency trip later tonight. He just returned from one and had to go back because something happened. When we returned to the house, I went to my room to relax, but when I walked into my room, It was empty. "I had your th
"Can I please taste you, flower," He asked, and I nodded. " I need you to tell me I can," he said in a raspy voice. "Yes," I said, looking him in his eyes. The next thing I knew, his mouth was on my pussy. As he devoured me, I couldn't help the moans coming out of my mouth. He sucked me from my ass to my pussy. I couldn't help but move with him. Moving my pussy on his face as the pleasure built. His tongue went inside my pussy, and that was when I couldn't take it anymore. "Derek," I screamed out as I came hard. He didn't stop; he kept eating me out until I came again. My eyes closed as I tried to catch my breath. When I opened them, he looked at me with an expression I didn't understand. "MINE," He said, capturing my lips in a passionate kiss. Rose's POV(Three Days Later) It has been three days since my mom, brothers, and I moved here, and everything has been going well. Derek didn't only change my room, but also my mom and brothers moved to bigger rooms as well, though n
While eating, Jason called and told me he was in front of the food court. We all walked out to his car and made our way back home. Once we arrived home, I told them I was going to my room to rest and headed up the stairs. About ten minutes later, I heard a knock at the door. I went over to the door and opened it to see Kate. "Hey! Can I come in? There is something I want to talk to you about." She said, and I moved over so she could come in.Kate's POV " What do you think they said to her? Why is Vivian back?" Kayla asked through mind-link while Jason was driving us home. "I don't know, but I can tell you whatever reason she came back is not good." .My brother and Vivian have been friends since childhood. They grew up together and started dating when they were in High School.She's the daughter of my father's Beta, Jacob, and the twin sister of Jace, Derek's best friend, and soon-to-be Beta.Our parents thought Vivian and Derek would become mates when they turned 18. However, when
Derek's POV "I'm happy we get to go home sooner than expected," Jace said. "Me too! But it would have been nice to relax before we left. The unmated she-wolfs at Bluemoon's Pack are very welcoming. '' Landon said. We are in my private jet, on our way home from the Blue Moon pack. All I can think about is seeing my mate. After having the conversation with Kate about what has been happening while I've been away, I am even more ready to get home to my mate. I moved her to the fifth floor. My parents fixed it up when I turned 18. It was a gift for me when I found my mate. It is like our own apartment with everything we need: a family room, two bathrooms, two bedrooms, and a kitchen. When I didn't find her, I couldn't go up to the room. It was like a sad reminder that I didn't have my soul mate. Now I can't wait to move in with her. I hope she wants me there too. "Here is your drink Alpha Derek," Samantha, the flight attendant, says. " Thank you, Samantha," I said while taking a s
Rose's POV I woke up feeling better than I ever have. That was the best sleep I've had in my life. Cuddling more to my pillow, I felt arms wrap around me. " Wait! Pillows don't have arms," I thought to myself I opened my eyes and was faced with beautiful blue eyes of Derek staring back at me. "Good morning, Flower! How did you sleep?" He asked me with a smile on his face. Then, he moved the hair out of my face. " I slept okay," I said, embarrassed by the position we were in at the moment. I knew my cheeks had to be the color of a tomato. We stared at each other for a while, neither of us speaking. The sound of a phone broke the awkward silence. Derek said something under his breath in annoyance before sitting up and picking his phone off the floor. "Yes," he said to the person on the other end. "Okay, I will be there shortly." He put his shirt and pants on before looking at me. "I have something important that I have to take care of. Do you have any plans for today?" "Yes!