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Aiden's POV It was a beautiful day as I was walking to the orphanage. I was almost there when I suddenly began to feel the most intense fear and panic from Noah's link. It felt worse than when we found him in his room without Michael. That was the first time I ever felt him, that's how Thaddeus knew to go help. I can't feel everyone like this, only when the emotion is extremely strong like I'm feeling right now. It's only happened with three people, Noah being one of them. I immediately tried to push on the link. I could feel the link open, but he wasn't responding. Afraid for Noah, I quickly tried Thaddeus, pushing on his link. But just like the last few days, he's not in our territory, and his walls are up, blocking the link. Frustrated, I tried Noah again, pushing on the link and thankfully this time, he responded. To say I was relieved he was okay would be an understatement. I care so much for Noah, we got so close in those two weeks. I love Noah just like I love Xander and
Thaddeus's POV I sit here with my head down, and my eyes closed as I pinch the bridge of my nose, trying to calm myself down. I was scared, I didn't know what he was doing when I couldn't get a hold of him. "I, I'm sorry, I'm new at this!" He said, his voice cracking as if he was crying. I opened my eyes when I heard his words, just to see a picture landing in my lap. I quickly put my hand on it, so it doesn't fall to the floor. I look up and see the retreating back of Aiden as he runs away. I can hear the sniffles from here. I grab the picture and flip it over and my stomach drops... An ultrasound! I've been so busy all day, I completely forgot today was our first ultrasound and I missed it. He had to go to our first ultrasound alone... How can I be so stupid, fuck! I rub my hand down my face, angry with myself. I can't believe I just yelled at him and made him cry. I've never done that before! What the fuck is wrong with me?! I turn around and enter the elevator again to h
Noah's POVOh my gosh, I need coffee! I thought as I walked down the stairs like a zombie, before walking around the first floor, desperately trying to remember where the damn kitchen is!Ah, finally! I quickly walk over and throw a K-Cup in then hit the strongest setting. I tap my fingers impatiently as I stare at my cup, that's slowly filling with heavenly black gold.I scoop it up quickly and bring the cup to my nose taking a big whiff of the heavenly scent. "Ahhh," I say, letting out an exaggerated sigh.I hear someone laugh behind me and quickly look over my shoulder to see Alpha Jerk standing there looking amused."Someone likes coffee!" Michael said in an amused tone. "Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee!" I said.I open the fridge moving all the stupid stuff around frantically looking for the cream. "Found it!" I said, as soon as I saw the beautiful container of coffee cream. "Yes!" I said as I quickly pulled it out of the fridge. I could have fist pumped, happy that I
Michael's POV I was furious that he was talking back and arguing with me. I'm the alpha, and he's my mate. What I say goes! Simple as that! There should be no arguing back. My wolf was pissed that our mate was disrespecting us. He was fighting to get out and put him in his place. As angry as I was, I knew it wouldn't be good if Max came out. He was fighting me so hard, I could feel my body trembling as I tried to keep him back. I felt it slipping as I struggled to pull our Alpha aura back that Max was pushing out onto Noah. Unfortunately, I felt myself being pushed back as Max succeeded in coming forward and took control. All I could do was watch, as if I was in the back seat of a car. Max stood there, watching Noah. I could see how terrified Noah was as he slowly backed away from Max. I watched him become even more terrified when he realized he was backed into a corner, and trapped. I struggled for control again as I watched Max slowly approach Noah until he was right in front
*** ⚠️ Trigger Warning! ⚠️ *** Michael's POV 'Ok, here we go!' I thought as I closed my eyes and took a deep breath. I open my eyes and lean forward, placing my clasped hands on the desk. "Noah, this is your last chance. Please don't make me force you to talk." I said and his eyes widened. "What do you mean, make me?" He asked. I can hear how nervous he is, and I already hate that it's coming to this. "If you don't tell me on your own, I will be forced to make you. I am an Alpha, after all, I can make you." I say, hating that I have to threaten him, but hoping I don't have to actually do this, and he'll tell me on his own. "What, you've got to be kidding me!" Noah said, and I could see the fear rising. "You- you can't do that!" He panicked. "Noah, I don't want to do this, but I will if I have to," I said. "You fucking bastard!" He yells as he stands up. I can tell he's getting ready to run and know I need to do something before he runs. 'Shit!' I thought to myself. "Noah
Noah's POV I woke up feeling so warm and comfortable. I nuzzled into the warmth before I realized what I'm laying on is slightly moving up and down. Confused, I slowly opened my eyes before I remembered what happened. I realized the warm moving thing I'm laying on is Michael. I slowly lifted my head and looked up at him. He's sleeping with his head tilted to the side slightly and his lips are slightly parted. For some reason, I didn't feel like I was going to freak out like I usually do. I actually felt calm and relaxed. I took this opportunity to really look at Michael. His skin is darker than mine, a nice light tan. He has a light stubble across his face, and a little indent on his chin, that for some strange reason, I wanted to stick my finger in. 'Weird!' I thought. My eyes raked over his face, taking in all his features, and I have to admit he's very handsome! I thought and felt a warmth spread through my chest as I looked at him. My eyes land on that little indent on his
Noah's POV "Well, you sure didn't feel fine!" Thaddeus said. "I know. I wasn't at the time, but I am now." I said walking over and hugging my father. He tugged me down, pulling me into his lap, and hugged me tighter. I buried my face in my father's neck and took a deep breath of his scent. "Thank you!" I said quietly into his neck. "For what?" Thaddeus asked as I pulled back from the hug. "For caring so much about me." "We all do." I hear Marcus say. I stood up and smiled as I turned around, "Aww, you guys love me!" I say jokingly as I walk over and hug Marcus. "Of course I do, we all do!" Marcus said, and I hugged him a little tighter. "Hey, what about me?" Aiden said, pouting. I laugh as I walk over and hug Aiden. "I can't forget you," I said, hugging him and rubbing my hand on his head, roughing up his hair. "Hey don't mess up the hair!" He whined as he pulled away, and I laughed. I heard Thaddeus begin to speak again in a serious tone, and I turned to look at him.
Noah's POV "Have I mentioned how much I hate mornings!" I grumble to no one as I stumble down the stairs like a zombie. I make my way into the kitchen rubbing my eyes, still trying to get the sleep out of them. I walk past the snack bar where Alpha Jerk is sitting and walk straight to the coffee pot, and throw a K-Cup in it. I lean forward, folding my arms on the counter in front of the coffee pot and resting my chin on my arms, watching the coffee slowly drip into my cup. "Why does it take so long?" I grumble as I reach a hand back and scratch my ass. I hear someone laugh behind me and I glance over my shoulder to see Ryder walked into the kitchen. "Did you crawl out of bed, and walk straight down here?" He asked. "Don't talk to me yet. I need coffee first!" I snapped. "Dude, did you see yourself before you walked down here?" Ryder asked "You're standing in front of the coffee pot in boxers, scratching your ass, and your hair looks like a rat's nest!" Ryder said. I looked