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Third Person's POV Adrian took Alaric's hand, threading their fingers tightly together, and took one last breath before pushing the door open and leading Alaric outside. Almost immediately Adrian felt everyone's eyes on them. Nikolai's laughter died as soon as his eyes landed on Alaric. Adrian prayed his mate would make it out of this in one piece as he walked toward his family. His father looked indecisive, as if he was unsure whether to pound Alaric's face in, or accept him. Alpha Victor had a blank expression, and Leonard had an amused expression. ‘Probably remembering all the times Alaric stumbled out of his bedroom.’ Adrian thought. Weston's expression mirrors Victor's, and Nikolai looks ready to murder Alaric, which doesn't surprise Adrian. Alaric saw everyone's expression and wasn't the least bit surprised they didn't look happy to see him. He didn't blame them, but he couldn't stop his cockiness from rearing its head. “I'm glad you could finally join us,” Victor said as
Third person's POV Skylar's eyes were closed and a soft smile rested on his face. Goosebumps spread along his body as Weston's fingers lightly trailed his arm, shoulder, neck and back. The Omega was in a blissful state of happiness, lost in his mate's touch, scent and warmth. He had never experienced such affection, and it felt incredible. His Delta's strong hands were surprisingly soft and gentle as they affectionately touched him. Weston couldn't take his eyes off of his mate. The way he lay in his arms, nuzzled in against his chest. Each time he hears the sound of his purr trying to kick on his heart flutters and he holds his breath, hoping to hear the beautiful sound. Unfortunately, Skylar catches himself each time and pulls in his purr. Years of not being allowed to be happy were ingrained in him. There weren't many instances, but the rare occasions where he purred, he learned how unacceptable it was.Lips press against the side of Skylar's face and warmth quickly fills him. Th
Third Person's POV Nikolai isn't sure if the asshole did it on purpose, or if it was a freak accident, but when he opened the door to climb into the backseat of his parents car, he found himself staring into Alaric's eyes.Nikolai swears it was a reflex when his stomach retched. The thought of sitting all cozy next to that asshole even for 30 minutes was nauseating and had him gagging. Nikolai nearly lunged forward into Alaric's lap when his dad swatted him before climbing into the front seat. He was horrified when he heard not only Alaric but also Adrian and his own father snort before laughing at his expense. He would have growled at everyone if his dad hadn't been there. Even though his dad was small, that little Omega sometimes scared him. Nikolai huffed and mumbled under his breath as he climbed into the backseat and pressed his body against the door, trying to keep as much distance as possible between himself and the clown beside him. Nikolai nearly jumped out of his skin wh
Third person's POV The place was packed with all the same people from mating ceremonies and the annual celebration. Everyone was eager to see Alpha Arthur for themselves. They were eager to see what he did with the last purchasable piece of property nearly surrounded by rogue territory. No one could fathom why he would choose that location when the picking was vast, and he could have chosen a more desirable location. The pack house was large and beautiful. Like most pack houses, it backed up to the woods in the center of his territory. The freshly laid sod in the backyard had taken hold nicely, giving a nice thick plush lawn for the children to play in. Spring was finally here, and the temperatures have been above average for this time of the year. All the snow has melted. The grass has begun to grow, leaves have sprouted on the few trees that weren't pines, and the flowers have begun to bloom. The fire pit was stacked high with dry wood and ready to burn. Soft music played in the
Third person's POV Adrian pulled his mate into the woods and found a quiet spot, but not for the reason Alaric originally wanted. Adrian leaned back against the tree and tilted his head back and to the side, fully exposing his neck to his Alpha. Alaric's head dipped, and his eyes closed when he found his Beta's scent gland. The Alpha wasted no time pressing his nose against it and covering his face and neck in his mate's scent. The Beta pushed out his calming pheromones with force, allowing his Alpha to forget the hurtful words his father had said to him. Alaric's arms snaked around his mate's waist, and his hand slipped inside his shirt, gliding along his bare back. The tingles under his hands added extra comfort. It allowed him to feel the bond with his hands, making it tangible and grounding him to his mate. The Alpha moved from one side of Adrian's neck to the other, rubbing his face against his scent gland and not stopping until his heart was content. When he was finished, Al
Third person's POV “So… are you going to tell me why we snuck to get that gas?” Alaric asked. “I did it for Nikolai. He loves doing stuff like that.”“Hmmm,” Alaric hummed as his thumb caressed Adrian's hip. “That still doesn't explain why you did it,” Alaric said. Adrian pushed out a defeated breath. “I did it for Nikolai. He's been looking for his fated mate. He gets excited at every event we go to. He gets his hopes up that each event will be the one, and he'll find his mate. Unfortunately, he's met with disappointment at each one, and time's almost up. I saw how sad he was when we came out of the woods, and I know how much he loves lighting bonfires. Although his father has banned him from lighting them at home, and I'm sure he can figure out why,” Adrian said with a chuckle. “Yeah, he's a pyro!” Alaric said, and they both laughed. The sound of Adrian's laughter caused Alaric's heart to swell. The Young Alpha pulled Adrian to a stop, turned him, and pulled him against his c
Third person's POV Alaric pushed Adrian behind him and growled at the Alpha. “I don't care who you are, or what pack you're the Alpha of, but you will watch your fucking tongue when talking about my mate!” Alaric said angrily. Aldrich's hand moved so fast that neither of them saw it moving until his hand was wrapped around Alaric's throat, and the young Alpha's feet were dangling off the ground. Adrian swung for the Alpha's face, but once again, the Alpha moved too fast, and the back of his hand hit his face so hard that everything briefly went dark, and he fell to the ground. Alaric's hands frantically clawed at Aldrich's hand wrapped around his throat while his feet dangled in the air. Aldrich brought Alaric's face inches from his and smirked. “It appears your father hasn't taught you any manners. Maybe I need to teach you some,” Aldrich said. As soon as the last word left his mouth, someone jumped on his back and bit into his shoulder, causing Aldrich to drop Alaric. Nikolai
Third person's POV Alaric panicked as he knelt and looked his mate over frantically. The dazed state of Adrian was terrifying, and the bruise forming on his cheekbone just under his eye looked painful. The bleeding cut split through the middle of the rapidly forming bruise had the Alpha acting like his mate was bleeding out. His heart hammered in his chest as he tenderly wiped the wound with his shirt, completely forgetting that his wolf could heal minor wounds. “Baby! Talk to me. Are you okay?” Alaric asked as he took his mate's face into his hands. Adrian's heart clenched when he realized his mate barely saw him. He was looking straight at him, but somehow, all he saw was the wound on his cheek that no longer hurt. Adrian's head lifted off the ground and further stunned the Alpha by capturing his lips. The Alpha's eyes fluttered closed, and the heavy weight resting on his shoulders disappeared as he melted into the kiss. He finally became aware of his mate's hands touching his fa
Third Person's POV Adrian squirms, lightly laughing as Alaric sucks, nips, and kisses at the sensitive flesh of his stomach.Alaric looks into Adrian's beautiful eyes that sparkle with happiness, and his heart clenches. ‘How will I ever be able to do this?’ The Alpha wonders. His eyes close, and he tenderly kisses Adrian's stomach. “I love you more than anything in this world, my Beta,” Alaric whispered against Adrian's stomach. He kept his walls guarded as he trailed kisses up Adrian's body. He didn't stop until his face hovered above Adrian's. He let his eyes sweep over his Beta's face and burned every detail into his mind. “Kiss me, my Alpha,” Adrian said, taking Alaric's face into his hands.Alaric didn't waste another second and gave his Beta what he wanted. His lips pressed tenderly to his Beta's lips before tasting his kiss and slowly entering him. ~ § ~Nikolai's POV I'm annoyed that my father won't let me set foot on the training field yet. He wants to talk to me first,
Arthur's POV I couldn't sleep. All I thought of was him. He was my every thought. Whenever I closed my eyes, I saw his handsome face and those beautiful blue eyes. My wolf was driving me insane. He wouldn't stop urging me to go to him. My wolf was urging me, and my own desires became too much, and I just had to see him... I just never anticipated what I would see when I got there. Those lips that were only meant for me pressed against another man's lips right before my eyes, and my heart shattered. My wolf disappeared instantly, but not before I felt how devastated he was. I couldn't move as I watched them kiss. It felt like a hot knife in my chest, and I couldn't swallow the lump in my throat; it was too large. My eyes stung, and tears overflowed. It's been a long time since I've cried. This perfect evening was ruined as I watched their foreheads rest against each other so lovingly. I slowly backed away before turning and running back home. As soon as I entered my territory, Am
Nikolai's POV I feel movement beside me as I wake up, but I'm still too tired to open my eyes. I become somewhat aware of my surroundings and feel the warmth of a body lying in my arms. I smell cinnamon, and my heart skips a beat. The warm body in my arms snuggles in closer, and I smile—my mind races, and I hum as I wrap my arms tighter around him and begin nuzzling him. My eyebrows knit together when I suddenly feel a vibration and hear a soft purr. I pull my head back, open my eyes, and nearly jump when I look into Milo's eyes instead of Art's like I expected.“Why do you smell like cinnamon?” I asked the Omega with wide eyes. He smiled and blushed, which only confused me further. “I ate a cinnamon roll a few minutes ago,” the Omega said, and that's when I noticed it. This little thing still had a bit of cinnamon and sugar on the corner of his mouth. No wonder that was all I smelled.I chuckled, pulled him into my arms, and kissed his head. “You're adorable,” I said, and he immed
Arthur's POV My arm rests against the windowsill as I lean against it, staring outside and watching the rain. The weather was like my mood, dark and gloomy. My wolf pestors me, urging me to go to Nikolai, but I won't. I look up at the sky, and can barely remember what the sky above the Kingdom looked like. I looked down at the grass, remembering how many times the King's guard came close to catching me. I picture my father's face, and I sense my eyes glowing with a ring of gold. I don't force it away like I do when I'm outside of this room. This is my safe room. A spell seals this room and allows me to be who I am without fear of being sensed. I turn away from the window and look at the couch. The couch I've been sleeping on since the day I met Nikolai. I sigh, walk around my desk to the couch on the other side of the room, and drop down onto it. I lay my head back, and just as it touches the couch, my phone rings. I groan before pulling my phone out. As soon as I see the scree
Nikolai's POV “Mine!” He growled, with his arms wrapped possessively around me. His nose was pressed against my neck, just under my jaw, and his chest vibrated as he glared daggers at Sean. Sean's initial expression was one of confusion, followed by anger. When he stood, he took several steps forward. I could tell he was ready to lunge at Art, but that last step he took brought him within range of Art’s aura, which was pulsing. Arthur's chest vibrated harder against my body as his menacing growl became louder and more threatening. Sean's eyes widened, and he slowly backed away.The Alpha's body trembled, and his fingers dug into my skin, bruisingly. If I were an Omega, I would probably cry out from the pain, and if this were anyone else, I would have punched them, but Art's grip on me felt good. It took me a moment to realize every place he was touching with his face was a spot Sean had touched. This asshole is trying to get rid of Sean's scent as if he was my mate.Arthur paused
Arthur's POV My mind won't stop; every thought races through it. His kiss, did I say too much? Where are they and when will they leave? I fucked up… I said too much, and I let it slip again. I’m not sure how much longer I can keep doing this. I'm losing my mind and this battle. I push on my Beta's link, forcing it open, and I hear Lance groan. “Why can you never wait for me to open it?” “Because I'm your Alpha, and I need you,” I snapped.“Yeah, well, I could have been pushing out a turd or jacking off! You could have at least given me a second to stop if I was doing something private!” Lance said, his frustration seeping into the link for me to feel. “Have you heard from Mitchell?” I asked, ignoring his frustration. I don't care what he was doing. I want answers! “No, but I did get a text while I was in the shower. Hang on,” Lance said, and he went silent. It wasn't like a phone where I could hear the sound of movement, or him breathing. His voice was either in my head or it w
Nikolai's POV The run back was much different. We didn't play, nip, or tug at each other's fur. There was silence and tension. He seemed lost in his thoughts and hardly paid attention to me. I couldn't help but feel like he regretted kissing me. I can understand why. Alphas don't mate with each other. Hell, most Alphas won't even take a submissive Beta because they're too dominant and headstrong. There's no way one would take another Alpha. What was the point of it all then? Why flirt and kiss me? Just to tease me? That thought put a knot in my stomach and caused my chest to ache. I stayed quiet and kept my distance from him as we ran back through the woods. I felt awkward, and strangely, I felt used, even though nothing happened besides a kiss. Still, it didn't change how I felt. The way he kissed me like that, and now he's acting like I'm not even here. I felt like an idiot for going for a run with him in the first place. He's my father's friend, not mine! Then why did he ask me
Nikolia’s POVThe sound of their voice disappeared as Art dragged me into the woods. There was a constant blush on my cheeks from the way Art dragged me away and the way he was still holding my arm. A part of me wanted to pull away, but that part was small. I couldn't figure this man out, nor could I understand why I reacted to him the way I did. Why do I have butterflies dancing in my stomach as we walk into the woods, and why does being near him cause my heart to race? And why the hell does he smell so damn good?! I wondered in frustration.“It's your anger and frustration that's not allowing you to succeed,” Art said, breaking the silence. I looked at him and those damn butterflies began flapping their wings in my stomach again. His hazel eyes were looking directly into my blue ones. I wanted to look away, but I couldn't; his eyes held me in place. It wasn't until his lips tugged up that I remembered I was supposed to be saying something. “What do you mean?” I asked.“You coul
Third Person's POV Skylar slowly walked through the training field with his right arm hooked with Weston's. They slowly strolled through the large field where the center was covered with mats for sparring and the outer edge was unfinished. The conversation between them was light and sweet. Weston was persistent in finding out everything there was to know about his mate. The Omega was timid and blushed as he answered simple questions. His favorite color was easy to answer, but his favorite dessert was a hard one. There were too many sweets he loved, and he couldn't choose just one. The way his eyebrows drew together as he struggled to come up with an answer made Weston laugh and pull him closer, causing warmth to spread through the Omega's chest. Art watched as they walked off. He turned his attention to Nikolai when the young Alpha walked past him. It was like dangling a carrot in front of a horse. The Alpha's eyes were on Nikolai in an instant, and he turned to watch him. He ad