An hour later, after breakfast, I fill Drew in on what Melinda learned from Sally. Melinda isn't with me; she's helping Viola sort stuff at her new home. Actually, Drew requested Melinda's help as Violet was struggling to find anybody who cared.It angered me when Drew told me how the pack treats Violet. That poor girl doesn't deserve to be so mistreated. I wanted to confront the pack, but Drew informed me he'd allowed Dane to handle it. Dane had been ordered to let all pack members know death would come for them should they disrespect Violet again.“This is a fucking mess, Jai.”“I know, but she's my mate, Drew. I have to do everything I can to help her end this.”“Of course you do; only an idiot wouldn't.”“Yeah, and I'm not an idiot.” I chuckle.“Matter of opinion.”I narrow my eyes playfully while growling at him.Cheeky prick!Drew smiles. “I see you finally completed the mating process.” He points to the mark on my neck, proudly on show, thanks to leaving the two top buttons of
Drew asked me to help Violet today, and I was happy to do so. I like Violet; she's a sweet girl and incredibly innocent. Drew and Jai had a meeting, and I wasn't needed. Jai apologised, but there was no need. I understand that Jai will have meetings and things to do that don't involve me sometimes; it comes with being a Beta. I kissed him and smiled before walking away.I took Violet's size in clothes and sent someone to go shopping for everything she'd need. Jai wants me to stay within the bounds in case Mike shows up. I agree with him because I'm not stupid, and I don't want to face that man unawares. I don't want him catching me out the way he did at Greenrock.Violet has today off work. Drew told her to settle in and then start her new position tomorrow. The girl couldn't stop banging on about how great Drew was for half an hour! He gave her a house, money, and the position of head housekeeper. I couldn't help but smile at her and feel proud of Drew. He's already an incredible Alp
“Stupid fucking whore!” Mike yells while kicking my mother for the tenth time. “I’m gonna kill you!”“Dad!” I scream while grabbing his arm. “Please, don’t,”Mike pushes me away, and I land on the floor with a thud. Mike is a huge man, tall and built. His dark eyes are almost black, showing the evil within, and he’s so damn ugly; I swear, he was hit with the ugly stick; one too many times.I hate the man who fathered me with every fibre of my being. If it weren’t for my need to stay and protect my mum and sister, I would have left long ago.I have to wonder how Mike can so easily fool those around him while torturing his family on a daily basis.My eyes meet my baby sister as she peaks out from her hiding place behind the sofa.I shake my head when she moves to run to Mum. I cannot let anything happen to Jessie; Mum would be heartbroken. Mike wouldn’t think twice about killing my three-year-old sister.‘Jessie, don’t move!’ I yell through our mind link.‘But Mummy,’‘I know, I’m going
I snatch my mobile phone from my pocket, thankful that Mike had never realised I had it. A friend gave it to me last week after I told them Mike never allowed me to have one. She was worried about me and told me to call if I needed help. I need help now more than I ever have, so I pull up Frankie’s number, praying she’ll answer.“Mel, is everything okay?” Frankie knows I would only call if I needed help; that’s why she sounds so worried.Frankie is a member of Silver Paw, the Gamma’s daughter. We met officially a few weeks ago, which is crazy when we’ve both lived here our whole lives. She befriended me, even though I didn’t understand why; no one had ever wanted to be my friend before. Frankie seemed to have a gift for knowing when something was wrong, and she got me to open up easily.She gave me the phone last week after I confided in Frankie that I needed to get my mum and sister away from here. Frankie wanted to take me straight to Lorcan and Gianna and have me tell them everythi
I sit nervously in the chair in front of Alpha Leander’s desk. Jessie rests her head on my chest with her legs on either side of my waist, and I gently rub her back.It didn’t take as long as I thought it would to arrive at Greenrock, but too long at the same time. I was so worried about Mum and Mike realising we’d gone and come after us that I almost threw up a couple of times.Mum was taken straight to the infirmary, but Jessie and I weren’t allowed to follow. Of course, I protested, but Kit told me it was for the best. Mum needs to be taken care of, which can’t happen with her children there.We were then ushered into the Alpha’s office by his Beta. Kit explained what he knew to Leander and asked that he allow us to stay. Kit said he’d explain everything to Alpha Lorcan, but Leander was displeased. He said Kit should have informed Lorcan right away. Perhaps he should have, but Kit wanted to get us out of Silver Paw asap.As Leander now stares at me, I know what he’s going to ask, b
Leander shifts in his seat. “Did your mother’s wolf never fight back?”I cough a little, scared of what Leander will think when I tell him the truth.“My mother isn’t a wolf.”Leander squints his eyes. “She’s human?”I shake my head. “No, she isn’t human. I found out when I was five that my mother is a hybrid. She has a wolf, but she’s also a feline.”“Wait, what?” Sara gasps. “You’re mother is a feline shifter?”“Yes, a Lion shifter.”“Wow.”“How is that your mother happened to mate with a wolf? That doesn’t even make any sense.”I shrug my shoulders.“I really don’t know; I just remember my father screaming how my mother would never find her way back to the King of Lions. I’ve never seen my mother shift into her animal form. She told me she had a wolf but was too weak to shift. With what Mike said about the King of Lions, I assumed Mike meant that Mum was also a lion.”Leander and Sara seem to be mind-linking, so I sit quietly for a moment.I sigh just as Jessie lifts, sniffing the
“I didn’t know Lorcan was coming today.”I shrug my shoulders at Adam because I didn’t know either. My uncle Lorcan isn’t one for dropping by unannounced unless it’s an emergency. As Dad didn’t mention anything, and Lorcan is smiling at the little girl in his arms, I’m clueless.“I wonder who the kid is,”“Yeah,” Adam answers me, seeming miles away.Adam is my father’s cousin; their fathers are brothers. The man is your typical tall, dark and handsome prick. He holds himself like a wolf, dresses like a vampire, and has eyes women seem to get lost in. Dad always said that had more to do with Adam’s ability to hypnotise people than women falling at his feet.Not to be confused with Adam forcing anyone to be with him, he would never do that. Although, Adam is known for hypnotising people to watch them make fools of themselves for fun.Weirdo.I’ve always felt sorry for Adam, he may look to be in his twenties, but he’s, in fact, in his fifties. Adam is the same age as my father, but Adam
“Adam!” I yell after him as he walks with purpose, but he doesn’t listen.“Adam, what’s wrong with you?” Dad asks.Adam stares at Lorcan, eyes still wolfed over, chest heaving. “Give me what’s mine,” He mumbles.Lorcan narrows his eyes. “What are you talking about? I don’t have anything that’s yours.”“Come to me, little one.” Adam holds his arms out to the child, who giggles while jumping out of Lorcan’s arms and into Adam’s.Dad, Lorcan and I all stare open-mouthed as the child lays her little hand on Adam’s face. He smiles, eyes returning to their usual brown.“What the hell is going on?” Lorcan looks at Dad while asking the question, but Dad shrugs his shoulders.“Hello, Daddy,” The little girl says, causing us all to gasp.“What the hell?!” Lorcan bellows.“Hello, Jessie,” Adam replies while pressing his forehead to the child’s.When he finally pulls away, he presses a kiss on her forehead. She giggles, then lies her head on his shoulder.“Adam, what the hell?”Adam lovingly stro