Elijah P.O.V. I’ve been working on pack business as well as the family business. I have missed a lot of paperwork because my parents thought it was more important for me to attend tedious parties and balls with self-centered Alphas’s daughters. Goodness me. If I have to look at one more entitled, snobbish and boring Alpha’s daughter, who can’t talk about anything other than themselves, fashion or make up, I am going to die a slow death or boredom. Knock, knock, knock. I know that knock. Mother. “Enter.” I say, gritting my teeth for her nagging attitude regarding my lack of a Luna. “Elijah, what are you doing?” I raise an eyebrow at her question, finding it rather obvious what I am doing. “What does it look like, mother?” She scuffs. Thalia Jackson, my esteemed mother, seemingly does not find my sense of dry humor amusing today. My father is Desmond Jackson, and his grandfather founded Jewel City and our pack; the Jewel Pack. He worked hard in the real estate business, and i
Isabella P.O.V. Driving from the diner putting that idiot to a beta into his place, I smile to myself. I would never have dared doing that a couple of years ago, knowing I would have to take the beating without complaint or risk showing everyone what I’ve learned in the dojo. I couldn’t risk it, because knowing how crazy Alpha and my so-called parents are; they would have gone there to beat the shit out of the instructors for teaching me. It feels good to be free, independent and without fear for once in my life. I’ve always tried to keep my head down, keep quiet and let everyone forget I’m even there, which I succeeded most of the time. I have a big mouth on me, and my sass knows no boundaries when I’m met with stupidity - which has been a learning experience with having Janelle and Jeff come and go in my childhood home. In the grocery store I take a cart and make my way down the isles. I’m using the money Mr. Aberforth gave me, plus my salary. It’s been more than eno
Alex P.O.V. It’s been over two weeks since Isa left the pack. I don’t know where she is, or if she’s okay. The only good thing about this is that the Alpha can’t find her either. He has had men go out to look for her ever since that night where she came to my room and rejected Jeff. He’s been a sulking mess ever since, and if I disliked him before, then I fucking hate his guts now. I’ve kept them close, Jeff and Janelle because I know unpredictable Jeff can be, and Janelle is borderline psychotic at this point. She will not leave me alone for a minute, and I am beginning to go a bit stir crazy. The only time I get time to myself is at night, and even those are getting harder and harder to get for myself. They were not kidding when they said they wanted me to be her mate. The thought gives me nausea. ‘Twin is fine, Alex. Relax.’ Thunder says as Janelle keeps droning on and on about what a traitor and ungrateful bitch Isa is. I’m demanded to be here, as there are other prominent g
Isabella P.O.V. I wake to a knock on the door, and when I look at the time on my phone it says 10.30am. I have never slept this long in my life, or this good. After going inside last night, I made myself mac n cheese with bacon. It was absolutely delicious, and I’m so happy I can actually cook. Poor Alex if he ever has to cook for himself or someone else. He can burn water. I laugh to myself at the thought, but then a tear slides down my cheek. I wish, not for the first time, that we had been close still. I love him, no matter what he did, I love him. He’s my twin. There’s a knock again, and I groan as I get out of bed. I throw a hoodie over my PJ, going out to open for whoever is here. I then wonder who would visit me? I live in the middle of the woods, and no one knows I’m here. I reach the front door, and when I open it Lauren’s smiling face meets me. “Morning sunshine.” She says in a cheerful voice, laughing when I yawn. “Did I really wake you?” She asks, suddenly worrie
Elijah P.O.V. I made sure to have Aston and Dale station guards near the cottage, with the orders to keep the perimeter safe. Dale knew the reason, as he confronted me when we got home and I reluctantly told him the truth. Instead of making fun of my already possessive ways, he just padded my shoulder and mind linked Ashton to get a plan underway. Ashton and the guards were only told we needed to keep an eye on the border and the cottage right outside, as we had had intel for rogue sightings, and someone new had moved into the cottage. Dale implored the importance in making sure no one neared the cottage, but everyone kept an eye from a distance. “Why are the Alpha interested in someone in that old cottage, it’s outside our borders.” One of the guards asks. He clearly hasn’t noticed me in the shadows. “Because that someone possibly is a lone young female wolf, and despite her not being a member of our pack, we keep our own safe. Any more questions?” Everyone shakes their head and
Isabella P.O.V. I reach the cottage in no time, following my own scent in the woods. Emerald is vibrating in anger over the unfairness of it all, and I can’t do anything but agree with her. First we are mated to that good-for-nothing son of a bitch, Jeff, and then our second chance is already with someone else. What the fuck, Selene?! I shift back, part of my mind registering my clothes didn’t tear but is perfectly fine when I back in human form. I walk inside to wallow in self-pity, but decide that will do me nothing at all. Instead I go outside to work on the firepit. I go to change clothes, and start working. It needs more work then I initially thought, but the workout gives me enough to think about, so my mind doesn’t constantly swirl around my mate and his woman. Ugh! ‘We haven’t felt any pain, or anything, doll. Maybe it isn’t as we thought?’ Emerald says, trying to brighten my mood. ‘She had her hands on him, and he didn’t even remove it. He didn’t tell her to get lost. He
Isabella P.O.V. “Alpha, I.. It’s not what it looks like.” The wolf growls again, while the Beta’s eyes cloud over. He pales and swallows. “I didn’t. She. It won’t happen again, Eli. I’m sorry.” “Why are you apologizing to him? It was Isabella you attacked. And got beaten up by.” Lauren interrupts, her hands on her hips and her eyes blazing with anger on my behalf. Beta Dale turns his head to look at her, and shakes his head. “You really want me to apologize to her, sister?” He asks, and the wolf growls again. This time he also takes a step towards the Beta. I roll my eyes, walking to stand between them. “It’s enough!” I say with finality in my voice. “You are a sore loser, Beta Dale. And you.” I point to the wolf, whose tongue is hanging out now. “You are either more stupid than I gave you credit for, or more brave. And right now I can’t decide which. But I want all of you to leave. Now.” Lauren sniffs, and I giggle. “Not you Lauren. The overload of testosterone over here.” I
Elijah P.O.V. Waking in the morning I think back to last night's events. My talk with my beautiful, yet mysterious mate, and then when I came back. Jeez, this is turning into a madhouse. My mother is becoming somewhat narrow minded in her idea of marrying me to Caroline, which I found out last night is the Alpha daughters name, when she intruded on me in my room. If I hadn’t been here at the time, I’m very afraid she would have been in my bed by the time I came back. Actually now that I think about it, she did seem rather disappointed seeing me in my room. I roll my eyes while brushing my teeth. She’s been invited by my mother to stay here, and I need to tell Isabella myself, so she won't get the wrong idea. Again. Lauren, Dale and Ashton waited in my office with my dad, when I got back. I missed dinner, but my Isabella was all worth it. She promised to give me, us, a chance and intend to make the most of it. I will woo her and get her to realize we belong together. He