Osiris POV-
I kissed her. I can’t believe I kissed her. Why did I kiss her? Why did it feel so good? Why did I say, “Have a good day?”
“You said have good day, like a moron.” Laughs Andrew at my expense.
“I know what I said” I snapped back
“All seriousness big bro, why did you kiss her?”
“I have no idea, Evander. It just felt right. Can we get out of her driveway?”
The three of us walked back to the courtyard and sat on one of the picnic tables. Andrew and Evander on one bench of the table me on the other. Those two are facing me, leaning forward with their elbows on the table and their heads propped up on their hands.
It's late, or early, whichever you want to call it. The moon is just a sliver of a moon tonight. The sky is dark, and clear, you can see the stars for miles.
There are a few porch lights on and the footpath is illuminated but other than that we are out here in the dark, just the three of us.
I sigh loudly, take a deep breath in and exhale again. I’m going to tell them what I think we should do about our Luna situation.
“Andrew, Evander, I think we should pick a Luna. I think the sooner the better. I’m so tired of all these she-wolves hanging around the packhouse, throwing themselves at us. I think we need to look for a she-wolf that isn’t hanging around all the time.”
“I agree”
“Me too”
“I think we should decide on what we can and cannot live with or without in a mate. I know we three have different ideals of what we think a Luna should be and do. I also know that we can agree on quite a few things too. Maybe it’s time we put it together.”
I see both Andrew and Evander nod in unison.
“Truthfully, I’m tired. I think dad is being unreasonable, but right now it’s still his pack. I think the three of us could lead just fine. I think the whole Alphas and packs need a Luna to be the strongest they can be, is of the same backwards thinking and traditions as everyone of rank living in the same packhouse. I’m also trying to wrap my head around how a contract Luna will make us and the pack the strongest it can be. A contract Luna is not chosen for us by the Moon Goddess. She can’t be our other half; she can’t be what we need her to be if she’s a contract Luna.”
“That’s an interesting way of looking at it. Truth be told you might be right. There are three of us, we are three of the same but slightly different. We are one, we’re triplets. I know we’ve all had girlfriends; we’ve liked each other’s girlfriends. But our Luna is OUR Luna, she must be right for all three of us. If she’s not we won’t be happy, we won’t be strong, and neither will the pack.”
“Osiris, Evander, have either of you said any of this dad?” asked Andrew.
“No.”
“Nope. No way. What are your thoughts baby-ist brother?”
“You’re not going to like it…”
“C’mon Andrew, spill it.” I say prodding
“I’m telling you; you’re not going to like it. Well after the most recent events of tonight, maybe you will, Osiris. If we must have a contract Luna, I want Alsie.”
Both Evander and I start laughing. Full on grabbing our sides laughing.
“Alsie?? Andrew are you crazy?” Asks Evander between laughs.
“No, no I’m not. You’re laughing a little too hard and a little too loud Evander.
Facts 1st, then the other stuff.
Fact 1- She knows us, she grew up with us.
Fact 2- She doesn’t take our shit; she never has, and she doesn’t let us get away with anything either.
Fact 3- She doesn’t do and never has done that whole “Aww Alphas” fakeness that I hate.
Fact 4- Alsie’s dad, was our dad’s Beta until William died. She’s of ranked blood, she knows pack politics. She hates it, but she knows it.
Fact 5- this one is most important…she’s fucking beautiful!”
“She won’t be a trophy Luna, Andrew.”
“I know that Evander, I would never ask her to be.”
“Wait, you would never ask her to be? You’ve thought of this before. This is a thought out thought in your head?”
“C’mon Osiris, I’m not just some meathead pack warrior. Yes, I’ve thought this out. I’ve been thinking about it, for like 6 years. When we didn’t find our mate on our 18th birthday. I thought maybe it was her, but we didn’t know because she’s half human and doesn’t have a wolf. I don’t know how hybrids work, I don’t know what’s wolf and what isn’t. I did a little research and sometimes hybrids get their wolf later in life, mid to late twenties, sometimes they never get their full wolf, but they have wolf abilities and tendencies. Even if they don’t get their full wolf, they will always have some wolf, it just may not be enough to feel the full effects of the mate bond and they won’t be able to shift. But there not completely wolf-less.”
“Stop it. You did research. Like, Googled stuff, read it, applied to your life. Real research?” I looked over at Evander and the look on his face was what I felt mine looked like. Jaw dropped, eyes wide, dumbstruck.
“Yeah, can you two please take me seriously for a minute?”
“Sure, Andrew, it’s just this isn’t what we expect from you. Usually you’re the one making jokes, living like you don’t have a care in the world. This moment is taking us by surprise.”
“I understand that. The look on your guy’s face is priceless.”
“You said facts first, then other stuff. What’s the other stuff?”
“The other stuff… I think she’s our actual mate, like fated mate. I think I’ve known for a while, and I think she knows it too.”
Alsie POV-That was amazing! Nothing like what I experienced with the triplets. Don’t get me wrong that was amazing too, but it felt more animalistic and needy. This was passionate and exciting.My neck was sore where he bit me. My legs were still weak. I needed a minute to gather my thoughts. I also needed a shower.“Hey Love, let’s go get a shower. I’ll help you to the bathroom.”“Thanks Kane.”We walked slowly to the bathroom, once we entered the bathroom, I placed a towel down on the vanity seat and sat down. I winced a little, I was tender down there.“You OK, Love?”“Yea, just a little tender. The last few days I’ve used body parts and muscles, I didn’t even know I had.”Kane laughed out loud, “You mean, you never explored yourself?” he asked with as he looked over his shoulder at me.He was drawing a bath and adding some bath salts. The tub was huge jacuzzi tub and I couldn’t wait to get it in.I chuckled at his question, “No, I’m not saying that. I have explored myself, but it
Kane POV-I kissed her lips again; this time she deepened the kiss. My body was aching for her, and I needed to bite her. It had been almost a week since I last drank from someone. I didn’t know how much more restraint I could muster. I wanted to take my time with my mate, but I also had other needs.I tried to stop these thoughts I didn’t want to be distracted right now; I wanted to be in the moment, and I didn’t want Alsie to pick up on my feelings.“Kane?” she asked quietly“Yes Love?” I responded not releasing my embrace of her.“I know you need to bite me, I know you need to feed.”“Yes, I do Love, but I can wait until the time is right. There is no rush.”“That’s not what your thoughts just shared with me.”“Love, this time is about you, not me.”I knew as soon as the words left my mouth, they were wrong. Alsie’s eyes opened and looked at me filled with rage.“No, this time is OUR time together. I will not spend my time with an ill mate. If you do not feed, you will become sick
Kane POV-I took Alsie by the hand and led her up the last flight of stairs to the master suite.When I opened the door, she gasped and looked at me.“Kane, this is beautiful. The view of the mountains from here is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. It looks like we could just open the door and touch them.”“Yes, Love. It almost makes you forget there is a whole house below this room.”“I never want to leave this room. Everything about it is simple but elegant. You’ve got great taste, for a 14,000-year-old vampire,” Alsie snickered.“Oh, I see you’ve got jokes now. Ok, ok, good to know. What do you say we venture out to that balcony and get a real good look of the view.”“Lead the way,” she said playfully.I walked over and opened the balcony door, a swish of cool spring air floated in. Alsie walked over and proceeded to walk out onto the balcony. Once she reached the railing, I walked up behind her put my arms around her waist and nuzzled my chin on her shoulder. She leaned back in
Kane POV- I grabbed Alsie by the hand and lifted her out of the chair she was sitting in. I wanted her now.“Umm, I haven’t finished my meal,” she protested.“I’ll warm you up some later.” I said as I pulled her close to me. I loved the way she smelled, like snickerdoodle cookies.I held her close to me and sniffed her hair. The feel of her touch was making me needy.“Upstairs.” I said into her hair, and she responded by leading the way to the stairs.I watched her take the first couple of steps ahead of me. I stepped up behind her and put my hands on her hips. I needed to touch her.“Mmmm,” she moaned as she leaned back into my chest. “Has everyone left yet?” she asked me in breathless anticipation.“Goddess, I hope so, because if not they’re about to get a show.” I murmured in her ear.We proceeded up the stairs, stopping every few steps to sneak in a kiss and a touch. By the time we got to the 2nd floor I couldn’t wait any longer.The 2nd floor had a landing that had a small couch
Alsie POV-After a long make-out session in the backseat, we pulled up to the cabin Kane had rented for us for the week. A man opened the backseat door for us.“Hello, you must be our guests for the week?”Kane exited the vehicle, and stood just outside of the door, blocking me in the backseat in a protective manner until he was reassured that everything was safe.“Yes, and you must be George?”“Sir.” George acknowledged as he slightly dipped his head.“Mr. Kane, you will find the cabin has been fully stocked, including the items you texted me about earlier today. The kitchen staff have prepared a meal for you and Ms. Alsie. I will take your bags to the master suite located on the 3rd floor.”“Thank you, George.” George grabbed our bags from the trunk of the car, and once George had made his way towards the open front door, Kane reached in the backseat and grabbed my hand. I slid over to Kane and took his hand in mine; Kane helped me out of the car.“It’s breathtaking.” I said quietl
Alsie POV-I watched out the window as we drove to the lake cabin. The scenery was beautiful, snow-capped mountains, tall evergreen trees, grassy hillsides, bright, vibrant wildflowers in full bloom, colors of orange, pink, purple, and white dotted everywhere you looked. A few small waterfalls of snow runoff, coming off the rock formations, and spilling into small streams. It was quiet and serene.“Kane, this drive has been beautiful.”“I’m glad you are enjoying it, Love.”On instinct I moved closer to Kane. Him and I were in the backseat of the luxury car being driven by a car company. The more time I spent with him, the more I was drawn to him. Kane is beautiful. He is over six feet tall, thin build, but strong. He has blue-grey eyes, a clean-shaven, chiseled jaw, perfect skin, not a blemish or acne scar in sight. He has dark blonde hair with darker colored highlights, his hair is cut short, but it suits him. “You keep staring at me.”“Sorry,” I said and turned away, my cheeks get