LOGINReynard and Brendan stepped back after marking her, simultaneously wiping away the specks of blood that lingered on their mouths as they watched her. The three of them all grew up being taught the ways of the werewolf mate bonds. Elders would tell younglings that it felt like their hearts grew twice as big, and their bodies became warm with love. They believed this was because of the two werewolves coming together and becoming one with each other: their power, their strengths and all that is good about them, they now share with their mate. Yet the sensation was unlike anything Suki had believed she would encounter. It was fiery and heavy as it flowed through her. Her body became overwhelmed as the magic consumed her, knees buckling as she couldn’t hold herself up anymore. She whimpered in pain as she collapsed to the ground.“Suki,” Reynard called out, concerned, rushing to the ground to catch her before she fully dropped. Brendan had done the same. As they all hit the ground, he
Of course, this was a ridiculous idea. How could she think that two men mated to her would want to share her? It was selfish of her to even suggest it.Foolish.Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.A rough hand grazed over her cheek softly, pulling her out of her spiral. Her eyes met with swirls of ocean blue, and she placed her hand over his.Reynard smiled. “You know I would do anything for you, Ki. I would lay down my life if it meant your safety and happiness were secure. If this is what you want, I’m willing to try.”She smiled up at him, but before she could speak, she felt the cold echoes of Brendan’s presence behind her; even so, his presence brought warmth to
Suki didn’t know what he was asking for, but before she could tap into their bond to get a better sense of what he was trying to say, Reynard moved in to answer.“She’s got her wolf,” he said. “I could smell it on her; she has a wolf spirit, but it didn’t seem like she had any additional powers like you, if that’s what you’re concerned about.” Taken aback, she hadn’t even thought to check; she was so wrapped up in her conversation with Katy. It reminded her how observant Rey was, how he was always paying attention to every detail of his surroundings. He truly was the perfect warrior. His shoulders slumped in relief. “I’m glad she has her wolf, and not having these powers is a blessing too. She doesn’t need that burden on her shoulders, not after the shame I brought to my family.”Rey added, “She’s still a youngling, though, and with how you developed the powers when you were 13–”“Yeah, there’s still a chance she could develop them in a few years when she hits that age, I know,” Bre
The two men stared at Suki in disbelief. “Are you serious?” Reynard asked, his words sounding breathless.Brendan stood and huffed, running his fingers through his hair. “This can’t be fucking real. Are you messing with us? This is a joke?” Reynard rolled his eyes. “Brendan, shut up for the sake of the Goddess.”“Why don’t you make me, Mr Perfect,” he hissed.Shooting to his feet, he flashed in front of Brendan and snarled, “Do you really think I won’t?” “Bring it on,” he smirked. Suki wedged herself between the two of them. “Stop!” Shoving her palms on each of their chests, she pushed them further apart. “Stop fighting, I’m sick of this!” Her mates were silenced and watched her carefully. For a short while, no words were said; they all just stood there in the awkward silence of Suki’s truth. Finally, Brendan broke the silence. “You can’t have two mates, Suki.”“Why not?” she half-sobbed, turning to face him. Her emotional pain still lingered, but she fought to keep it at bay.
“Who?” Brendan asked eagerly with a hint of agitation. Suki stepped back, but it was useless as her back met the wall, and her two mates stepped closer again. “Let her breathe,” Reynard scowled, grabbing Brendan’s shoulder and pulling him back. Brendan snarled at Reynard, but the instant he saw the fear in Suki’s eyes, his face softened. “I don’t mean to pressure you, love, but we’ve waited so long.” She looked at Reynard, who still had a firm hand on Brendan’s shoulder. In all moments when she felt hopeless, she would look to her best friend, knowing he’d say the right thing to comfort her. Yet, in this moment, they all knew there was nothing that could be said to fix her anxious mind.His eyes flickered when he saw the pang of pain behind her eyes. “Ki…” He released his hold on Brendan and inched a little closer. “It’s all right.”“No,” she said, shaking her head, “it’s not. I didn’t think you’d both feel the change when I made my decision. Honestly, I wasn’t entirely sure I had
After Talon’s guidance out of Nighttide’s borders, they said farewell to him too and continued their way to the car that awaited to take them back to their home. Reynard opened the door for her and followed her inside. The car took off, and the two were stuck in silence again. Deep into the journey, unable to take another minute of their silence, Suki pressed a button on the car to create privacy between them and the driver. “You want to talk about last night, too?” Reynard uttered. A nod. “Go ahead.” Suki twiddled her thumbs together, “I meant what I said last night, I have no intention of hurting you. Not now, not ever.” “I know,” Rey spoke calmly. “Last night I was feeling concerned that I was losing you. I saw the joy you had being in this pack; it looked like you were understanding and connecting with Brendan more. Safe to say my jealousy was overboiling.” Taking hold of his hand, Suki questioned, “Is that why, when you told me you love me, you stopped me from saying it
A heaviness grew in Suki’s chest. “Wipe out… the werewolf race?” She looked to Reynard, who was already looking at her, equally concerned. Reynard discreetly took hold of her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. “How did you come to this theory?” she breathed. “It’s difficult not to when a vast nu
Suki’s world became still as the traumas of Brendan’s past began replaying in her mind like a horror movie; the visuals of his home pack and his own brother standing right in front of her made the story that much more vivid than before. Blindly gaping at Hadeon, Suki hadn’t even realised she was s
“Are you ready for this?” Reynard asked. Suki shook her head, blinking herself out of her endless spiral of overthinking. “Huh, what?” Scanning her surroundings, she realised the car had stopped dead in the middle of the forest – all that surrounded them were an abundance of trees.Reynard squeez
The following day, Suki awoke with a warm and hopeful feeling in her chest. Her father had truly listened to her. He heard everything she had to say and agreed to her request of getting to know Brendan more before making her choice for her mate. It was almost too good to be true. Last night, when f







