DEREK POV:I drove like a maniac when I received word that we were under attack. I shouldn't have let her go on her own. I was pissed at my dad for blaming me for what happened at the school. I was already blaming myself. Not only was she my responsibility but for some reason I had this pull to her that I couldn't shake. Alpha Thomas had instructed that my father and I keep an eye out on her at all times. Knowing she was in harm's way, made my wolf go crazy. We need to find her. We needed to protect her. I didn't understand this possessive feeling, I just knew I needed to follow it. Pulling up to the pier it was complete chaos. Screams, fighting, and blood were everywhere. I abruptly stopped the car when I saw Quinn staggering towards the parking lot. Behind her fighting were Fred and three demons fighting. Before she hit the ground I scooped her up into my arms. Tingles spread where our skin met. I pushed the questions I had to the back of my mind. I could tell right away that Qui
Quinn POVI woke up feeling tingles all over and warmth surrounding my top half. I jumped when I opened my eyes to see I was lying on Derek’s lap. He was still asleep sitting up. I looked down to see a pool of drool. Smooth Quinn. The first time you are snuggling up with the sexiest man you have ever seen and you drool on him. I face-palmed internally... My limbs and head still felt heavy. I slowly moved my arm over grabbing the corner of the throw blanket on the sofa and slowly tried wiping the drool off of the Greek god next to me. “What are you doing,” Derek mumbled sleepily. “Are you petting me?” He asked as he met my panicked eyes. Think Quinn. Think. I slowly sat up. Groaning as I did so. “No I’m not petting you…..” I avert his gaze “I was trying to get my drool off of you.” I admitted as my face heated. Derek chuckled, “Well clearly you slept well, sleeping beauty.” I looked up at him and awkwardly nodded before standing up. “Ah” I yelped, feeling a pinch on my hand realizin
Quinn POV“As I am sure you are aware, the warriors are on a rotating shift for border patrol.”I nodded in response looking around the wooded area. It was so peaceful out here. “What makes us different from other packs, is we make sure that we have a variety of supernatural beings on a shift.” Derek further explained. That made sense especially after seeing all the different kinds of shifters and hybrids there were at school.“If you are in charge of training the warriors, how do you help the people who are different from you?” I asked curiously. He stopped in his tracks and looked at me. “Like any teacher, you become accustomed to how your students learn. Everyone learns differently. I have a select group who help their own with certain abilities. But over all my job is to teach how we can all work cohesively. We don’t want a repeat of the past.” He looked away at the forest. Looking lost in thought. “Do you remember Alpha Rowan?” That question jolted Derek from his thoughts as
Quinn POVAll of a sudden the same graveyard that had haunted my dreams every night was back. Bringing me back to Rowan’s gravesite. A sadistic laugh filled the air as I tried to find where it came from. In the distance I could hear someone calling my name, but couldn’t pinpoint where any of the sounds were coming from. My senses were overstimulated, causing a scream to burst out of me. My hands covered my ears, as I fell to my knees. Rocking back and forth. Trying to tune out the whispers, the laughing, and the person trying to talk to me. I let out one more scream closing my eyes, when everything went silent. “Quinn! Damnit Quinn, wake up!” I heard a voice yell. Tingles. I felt tingles on my arms that snapped me out of my head. I opened my eyes to see Derek shaking me to get up. In my lucid state my fingers traced over his lips. He was real. This isn’t a dream. Slowly coming to, I looked around completely confused. I was in the graveyard that haunted my dreams. Panic ensued as
I kicked Derek in the chest into the padded wall in the gym. The force moved him 15 feet with no ability to stop me. My strength was beyond anything I was used to. I figured it was due to my birthday and my first shift under the full moon was upon me. Derek grunted on impact, “You know, I know other more enjoyable ways for me to make it up to you. This was cute the first 5 times, but now you're starting to piss me off.” He grumbled wincing as he stood up. I wasn't used to his playful comments. But I couldn't help myself. I wanted more. “Well it may be unenjoyable to you, but I am having fun kicking your ass.” I taunted. A growl rumbled in his chest, and he darted towards me. Shifting mid-way, he pounced on me. His wolf's eyes glowed amber. I fell on the padded mat looking up at him. “That’s cheating! I said, no shifting. You know I haven't shifted yet” I scolded. His black wolf licked my face protesting at me. “Ugh okay okay get off me.” I squirmed, pushing him off me. He got of
Derek POVToday had not gone at all how I planned. Waking up in sheer panic with no understanding of why. For whatever reason my wolf was anxious and on high alert. Something was wrong. I could feel it. I quickly threw on jeans and a t-shirt and hustled to Quinn’s room. The door was ajar, which wasn’t usual of her from what I had noticed during the short time of her stay. I peaked in and immediately felt goosebumps rise on the back of my neck. Swinging the door open, the bed was empty, her phone was still plugged into her charger and purse was still on the floor. What the hell? Great, just what I needed. How hard was it to follow instructions? Anger surged through me. I had specifically told her not to leave the house without me. I refused to get in more shit with my father because of her rebellious actions. Was this the reason why she randomly showed up?I raced down the steps and quickly grabbed my keys and threw on my boots. I had no idea where I was going to look for her, but
Quinn POVShortly after Derek shifted and I saw the monstrous appendage between his legs, we decided to head back to the pack house.As we entered the packhouse I was greeted with a squeal before arms wrapped around me. Rachel’s sweet scent filled my nose as I embraced her back. “I’m still mad at you for not saying goodbye, but I’m so happy to see you!” She gushed in my ear. I couldn’t help but smile and hugged her back.“I missed you.” I whispered in her ear. “I missed you too.” She responded by holding me at arm’s length. For today’s outfit choice, Rachel sported a black crop top with the words "bite me” faded across her chest along with a pair of ripped black jeans and Converse shoes.She looked over my shoulder at Derek and then back to me with a devious smile. I mouthed “don’t ask” she hummed and gave me a wink before holding out her arm to shake Derek’s hand and introducing herself. “And who are you?”Before he could speak, I interjected, “Rachel, this is Derek; Beta Sam’s So
Derek POV“I need to speak with you and Alpha immediately.” I told my father. Raising an eyebrow at me “about?” “Regarding his DAUGHTER.” I retorted quietly. His eyes raised in surprise at my discovery.“H-how do you know?” “Get Alpha and I will explain,” I retorted coolly before walking into Alpha Thomas’ office. My father followed Thomas into the office before closing the door. “What is it?” Thomas asked, folding his arms on his broad chest. “Well I’d like to inform you that I am your daughter’s mate.” I emphasized the word “daughter’s.” “Come again?” Alpha Thomas took a threatening step towards me. “You heard me. Quinn informed me this morning who she really is to you. She obviously does not know I am her mate…yet.” I folded my arms. I was frustrated that he didn’t trust me with this information especially when I had been in charge of her protection and oversaw the training for his army. “Derek…” my father warned.“Care to share why you didn’t tell me who she was to you?”