It was still dark when they arrived at the white claw pack, and Destiny was still asleep. As her eyes fluttered open, he gently shook her shoulder and smiled a little more. She pushed her hair out of her face and sat up straight.
"We've arrived," he said.
Destiny leapt to her feet when a loud knock on the tinted windows interrupted his thoughts, causing Jake to grin broadly.
"That's Serra," he identified the figure.
She knocked once more.
"Dude, she's going to break the glass if you don't open the door," Sam complained.
Jake walked out the door after opening it. Destiny slid across the seat of the SUV and stepped out of the vehicle to greet Serra. Jake turned around and extended his hand to Destiny. Destiny was snatched from behind by Serra in a bear hug after she shoved Jake aside.
"Oh! Luna! I am overjoyed that you have returned." Serra said.
"I'm relieved as well, and I'm relieved to see you safe," Destiny said, referring to
"I declare you soulmates with the power bestowed upon me by the Godess Luna. Please accept her blessing." The holy priest made the announcement.Jake and Destiny drank wine from the same goblet. The crowd applauded. Their mating had not yet been completed. He hadn't claimed her or marked her yet.She dashed towards the end of the forest, beginning the pack run, with a smile. The fight was enjoyable; she hadn't sparred with someone as skilled as Jake in a long time. He'd challenged her, and even though she'd lost, she felt better. When he lifted her from the ground, she was breathing heavily, but her nerves were frayed. Growing up in a pack, surrounded by sex, didn't make it any easier when it was your turn.She returned her gaze to Jake, arched her brow, and waited for him to make a move; she met his eyes, which shimmered with hidden promises. He drew her firmly into his arms and kissed her softly at first, but as she melted into his body, he became more insiste
Jake had been startled awake by the sensation of her warm body pressed against his side. Her breaths swept a nice path across his chest. He hadn't wanted to move after waking up this way, with her cuddled up so close to him. He was content to lie with her in his arms, yet there were things to be done, as usual. When he stared down at her, he couldn't help but trace the profile of her face. He traced his finger across her brow and down the bridge of her nose. He stroked his fingers over her lips, savouring the softness of her lips. He slid his finger under her chin and grabbed it with his fingertip and thumb. The kiss was long and lingering. He took his time, examining her mouth thoroughly before her brain could register anything else. Her body responded even though she was half asleep. Her hands went up and down his arms and back.Her eyes were clouded with sleep and longing when she opened them. He could even make out the beginnings of gold. He grinned as he saw her ey
Trigger warning: This chapter contains a depiction of domestic violence. Jake pulled up in front of Destiny's house and parked the Escalade. He assisted her, making sure his body was in front of hers. He felt jittery to the point of being irritable. He lifted his hand to knock as he approached the front door. The door swung open slightly because it wasn't entirely closed. His wolf was barking warnings at him, and he grimaced. "Does anyone else have a horrible feeling about this place?" Sam inquired. Jake said, "Oh yeah." Destiny was silent, but she felt the same way. A sense of impending doom, of rage, was strong in the air. She forced her way through the door. Her main concern, her first thought, was for her mother. Her wolf growled, begging to be let out. She entered the room quickly. "Wait... Destiny!" Jake made a hissing sound. "Mom?" Destiny called, gazing around terrified. The living room was in shamble
In the middle of the room, David was still unconscious. Chris looked at his sister as if she was a freak."What the hell is going on?" He yelled loudly and took a step towards Destiny. "You dare to come here and-"Jake responded quickly. He snatched Chris' throat and dragged him back to the nearest wall, where he was pinned. "When talking to my mate, you be careful with your tone. Do you get what I'm saying? We weren't the ones who started it; we just happened to be there when your dad was hitting your mom. And, Chris, I've had enough of your crazy ass family. Please don't push me.""You think we're crazy? Did you see her? What was that nonsense? No woman ever grows to that size." Chris shouted. "She went after our father, who is a man."Jake slammed Chris' head into the wall. "You piece of shit!""Everyone relax," Sam advised. "We walked in on your father thrashing your mother. That elicited a response from Destiny.""You
On the way back, the silence was deafening. Nobody wanted to raise the obvious question that everyone was thinking about. Sam eventually broke the silence as they entered their area."Whose place first?"Destiny instantly remembered that she was now living with Jake and said, "grandmother's."Connery brought Grace inside after Sam parked outside her house. "I believe Grace should shift since it will hasten the healing process. Then we'll be able to talk.""All right, I'll call Mel," Jake stated as he walked away.The men left, leaving the ladies to their own devices.Destiny stood there watching as her grandmother and mother grieved and hugged each other. They had not seen each other in 15 years.She shut the door and left them alone in the room to grieve and bond. Now that she wasn't worried about her mother, her thoughts drifted to other topics, such as who was her biological father.*****************W
Destiny had expected to be surprised or embarrassed by her paternity. Instead, she was filled with relief, knowing that she finally had an explanation for her father's mistreatment of her. He never claimed her as his daughter.She smiled at Dr Connery as she glanced up at him, and the doctor slowly returned her grin. It's no surprise that she always felt close to him."So that explains my power," Destiny explained, "I inherited them from you."The doctor smiled and nodded."What abilities do you have?" Grace inquired."Destiny can see and feel through ties, as well as see past happenings. Her telepathy isn't quite like mine, but it's something she inherited from me." Dr Connery elaborated."So, what happened after that, mum?""We stayed in a budget motel on the outskirts of town. David found me one evening while Arthur was out. He snuck inside the motel through the back door. He'd seen Arthur and me together be
David was standing in his barn. He threw the empty beer bottle across the room, listening as it cracked against the splintered coffee table, his rage rising once more since Grace wasn't there to clean up the mess.He should've known the whore he was mated to couldn't stop herself from returning to that freak. He snatched up another beer and lifted it to his lips. He devised a plan to exact vengeance on all of them, but he was certain that one, in particular, would be held accountable.He was a powerful, deadly man who owed favours to people all around the world. With a snap of his fingers, several people he knew would rush to his aid. Many despised and feared him, and he wielded unfathomable power.He couldn't believe a weak-kneed, good-for-nothing, empty-headed whore had made a fool of him... he couldn't believe it. His pride and ego screamed in protest. She'd pay, and that jerk she mated who seemed to be a big shot would pay...As ideas developed in his m
It's becoming late, and I should probably head back home. "Grace shared her thoughts after spending one of the most memorable days of her life."I think you could be correct," Connery said, a grin on his face.Grace winced in his arms as he raised his hand so he could brush his fingers through her hair. Even though her breath had become short, the groan that escaped her lips was not passionate. He held her tenderly in his arms, intertwined his fingers with hers, and slowly brought his palm to the top of her head to stroke her hair."It's all right, don't worry. I would never strike you if I was angry. Never. I've never hit a woman in my life, Grace, and I have no plans to start now.""Oh, Luna! I'm... oh, I'm... Please understand that I did not mean to offend you... It was just that I had thought at the time..." Her eyes were welling up with tears. "I completely ruined it.""Babe, you didn't do anything wrong, and your reaction is completely normal