Edward’s POV Monica, Rebecca, Megan, Anna, Linda, and Lisa file into my office. Blake is behind them. My harem as Kass called it consists of two women I’ve slept with once, three I’ve slept with twice and Rebecca who I’ve actually been on dates with. Before Delaney, Rebecca was my “favorite.” “Alpha,” Rebecca smirked noticing the papers on my desk, she sniffed. “Familiar scene. Delaney didn’t last as long as I did.” “I understand you six seem to think your Luna has no authority.” They all glance at Kass who is sitting next to me. “We don’t recognize her as Luna,” Rebecca said dryly. “I’ll recognize Delaney before this mutt.” Blake was quick to grab Rebecca’s neck. “A good Gamma will always defend his Luna,” I say smirking. “I have a good Gamma. Care to revise that statement?” “No I won’t acknowledge a non-pack member as my Luna. The mood goddess would not curse our pack. She has made you weak. You wouldn’t have been hurt had she never come here,” Blake tightened his hand
Kass’s POV “Edward,” I yelled storming into his office. He still had everyone there, but I didn’t care. “Of all the pig headed, Misogynistic, moronic things you could do, you decide not to trust Delaney. You f**ked her so she can’t be trusted? You f**ked half the pack. I’m not convinced you didn’t bend over a few males when females were in short supply. Most of the she-wolves have submitted, have been responsible and respectful. Delaney has stepped up majorly, and you don’t trust her. Why Edward tell me why? I see you forgave your boys, why not Delaney? Are you so unable to believe that she chose her mate over you? Are you jealous that she could move on so quickly?” I stopped long enough to register his anger. I still didn’t care when he roared at me. “Roar all you want Alpha. I am countermanding your house arrest. Delaney has done nothing and should not be punished for choosing her mate over you.” The room was frozen. All eyes darted between Eddie and me. I may be his mate but n
Edward’s POV “She didn’t use her proper title,” I tell Ike and Blake, who are holding me in a cell in case lose my mind. “She didn’t officially reject me. Her name isn’t Kassandra Byatt of Silver Creek. She is the Luna of Blood Moon. I only screamed in anger because she tried to reject me. We are marked, I’d be dead if she actually rejected me.” “He’s not wrong,” Ike saids. “But while you are in here Alpha I should tell you Delaney is terrified of seeing you. She has asked me to run away with her. Apparently, Kass told her that you are in love with Delaney and if Delaney wants to keep our bond she and I should run.” “I don’t want your mate,” I say honestly. “So you want to resign?” “I want Delaney to be happy,” Ike looks at me. “James offered me a place in his pack. Delaney wants to protect Kass and the baby. This is the perfect way for her to do that. Delaney doesn’t have a history with anyone at Silver Creek, she can start over. No pack slut title hanging over her head. Plus w
Kassandra’s POV Falling into my brother’s arms was the best medicine. Having my father cuddle us both on a sofa while watching a movie was therapeutic. Having my mother register my face was out of this world. But still this week has been a fog. Erin thinks I screwed up the rejection because she can’t see me hurting. But I am hurting. The pain in dull, but constant. I felt Kyle start to move and my heart pinged. Eddie wasn’t there to feel it. I just hope this constant pain isn’t Eddie with another shewolf. I hope it’s the bond breaking. Training has been my refuge. Every morning 7 miles up the mountain and 7 miles down. No one will spar with me so a practice dummy it is. My new body is more difficult to maneuver than my old body. I can’t let myself get stiff I have to keep limber and fast. I stay to the Beta Floor mostly, when I’m not training, visiting mom, my cousins, or Uncle Marcus. The triplets will be released in another week. They are underage and were following ord
Mike’s POV The press surrounding Blood Moon has been astronomical! That is until two weeks ago when Alpha woke up and our Pregnant Luna left. At first we sold it as Luna traveling for a baby shower. Which worked because they threw a surprise shower for Erin and then a planned one for Kass. But that was last week, why isn’t Luna Kassandra home yet? James, the master of spin, has kept feeding them stories of Kass and her friends catching up after a visit. And that worked too, for a bit. But the papers are getting restless. Reports of a separation at Blood Moon could trigger another war. Blood Moon is exposed and at risk. We need our Alpha to be strong and surprisingly Pat is holding up well. No idea how. I don’t smell any females on him, but he is relaxed most days. I even catch him smiling every once an a while. I have noticed he doesn’t interact with the females, he lets Blake do it. If he needs to tell Delaney something he tells me. He has allowed her to return to her dutie
Edward’s POV I take an SUV and a trailer, not sure what the new friends of Kass are going to bring. I had guest suites set up for them. First Class all the way. My Luna is coming home. My mark is tingling with excitement. My feet are lite and ears are listening. I drive straight out onto the tarmac. The plane will unload right in front of me. I practice my lean against the car. Yeah I know it sounds dumb, but I need to be killer hot when she sees me. Anything less than a passionate tongue kiss and I won’t be able to handle it. I want to feel my mate’s skin to mine. I don’t care if we have sex. Ok Im lying I want to f**k her twelve different ways, but I’ll not if I can hold her. The plane is landing. Time to look cool and hot. My sleeves are rolled up, the top button is unbuttoned, my pants are pleated, I’ve shined my shoes, and I’ve got black sunglasses on. My hair is gelled back out of my eyes and I’m clean shaven. I hope I appeal to her. The first she-wolf off the plane is
Edward’s POV “I want Kass under strict guards. She is not to leave the packhouse. All her doctor’s appointments will happen here.” I declare strongly. Kass inhales deeply, “excuse us” Ike and Delaney make a quick exit. “Kass no, I mean it, this is not up for discussion,” I hold my hand up barely restraining my wolf. “I’m not a prisoner,” she looks at me hard. “You asked me not to run but to talk to you. You promised to do better, it’s been two hours Eddie, and I’m glad I haven’t unpacked.” “This is for your and the pups safety,” I hold up both hands in surrender. “I get that, I do, but let’s discuss it, like a team,” she sits in her chair, I can see and feel her anger. I just got her back and I’m going to lose her again. “There is a Luna I would like to call. She came to this realm before.” “Human?” I ask. “Werewolf raised in the human realm. Luna to a large pack. Alpha’s daughter thought her mate was a warrior, turned out he was an Alpha, they had struggles like ours.
Edward’s POV “The Marshall’s will be here in an hour,” Kass saids looking at her phone. “I get the tandem training for mates, but really what can they do for us?” “A lot if you will let them. Seriously, Eddie we need help. We can’t be all heat in bed and then at each other’s throats the rest of the time.” “And these two have been through this?” “When they met Garret was a warrior and Rita is an Alpha’s daughter, very high rank. Garret was totally intimidated by her status and power. She was like super woman. But they figured out how to work together. Now they split business responsibilities, pack responsibilities, she served as Gamma for a short time, I mean it, they are in a great place now. Balance of power.” I look at my mate, all pregnant and beautiful. Technically, once bonded we are equals. I mean that is the way it’s supposed to work. We are equals. But in reality I want to protect and shield her. I want her in a bubble no one can break. She is more important than my