*Piper's POV*The door opened and Jaxon let himself inside. There was a look of concern as his hazel eyes fell onto me. "Are you okay?" He asked as he came closer.I couldn't help the desire that began to fill within me the closer he got. The more time I spent here the more I found myself wanting him. The mate bond kept me feeling like I needed him. It didn't help that I was upset with Matteo, but I didn't want him just because of that."Piper?" He called out as I had yet to respond. Instead all I could do was stare at him. "What's going on?"I shook my head to try to gain my focus back. "Um, I-I-." I stuttered out but couldn't actually seem to find any words."Matteo mind linked with you again, didn't he?" Jaxon guessed.I nodded. "Yeah. Well I reached out to him." I confessed.Jaxon's face grew more serious. I could tell he wasn't pleased that I had reached out on my own. I even felt slightly guilty for doing it. My head was such a goddamn mess right now. Nothing was making sense an
*Jaxon's POV*I could feel the frustration and anger rise as I strode my way to my office. I slammed open the door to the office. Nikko and four others were already waiting for me inside. The irritation was clear on my face as I headed for my desk and turned to face them."What the fuck is so fucking important right now?" I asked in a low growl.I could see a few of them shift uncomfortably as I didn't hide my displeasure. Nikko was the first one to speak up. "We found something else.""Yes, you made that quite clear. What is it?!" My voice began to rise."Jaxon, calm down." Nikko responded. "Why are you so worked up right now?"My eyes met the four others in the room. "Get the hell out of my office and wait by the door until I call you back in." I ordered."Yes, Alpha Jaxon." One of them spoke and practically ran out of the office with the others behind him.My nostrils flared as my breathing was more rapid. I was worked up and I was aware of it. My eyes watched as the door shut behi
*Piper's POV*I took a shower and cleaned up after Jaxon had left. Once I finished I tried to find something to keep myself busy. I was beginning to grow tired of this damn room. It was the only thing I had seen since I arrived. I was bored and I wanted a little more excitement.I could feel Matteo trying to link with me again. I let out a sigh in my mind. He kept trying to get into my mind after I finished up with Jaxon. I was blocking him out though. I could tell it was frustrating him. I didn't care though, he was the last person I wanted to talk to.If I let him in I knew exactly what he would say. He would be pissed that I went all the way with Jaxon. That the bond with my fated mate had taken over and won. He would probably call me names and degrade me again. I didn't feel like dealing with it right now, especially from him. He had been proven to not be the saint he thought he was.Was it wrong of me to let Jaxon have his way with me? Probably, but I didn't care. He was making m
*Piper's POV*We finished the last lap around the perimeter and slowed down into a jog until we reached our clothing. We made our shifts back into our human forms and redressed. I had finished up as Jaxon began to approach me. I couldn't help but stare as he finished pulling his shirt over his perfectly defined abs.He let out a low chuckle which brought me back to reality. "How do you feel now?""Better." I answered.The trapped feeling I had was gone. I felt more relaxed and just better in general. That run had been much needed. After being in the same room for two weeks I was tired of it. Now that I knew the door wasn't locked I sure as hell won't be allowing myself to feel like a trapped prisoner again."Good." He held out his hand. "Let's go eat. Everyone else is already inside.""Okay." I nodded as I placed my hand in his.I realized I was beginning to be more comfortable around Jaxon. That I wanted to be around him. There were only two possibilities that I could think of for th
*Jaxon's POV*"Are you ready for breakfast?" I asked Piper as I finished pulling on my dark grey shirt.Dinner had gone over so well a few nights ago with the pack I figured it would be beneficial for her to join us for the rest of the meals. Piper seemed to be getting more and more comfortable being around them all. She talked to a few members here and there but still spent time observing everyone."Yes." She finally responded as she exited the bathroom.She looked beautiful. She let her long dark brown hair flow down her back in it's natural waves. She had put on a pair of light colored jeans and a black shirt. She didn't cake on a bunch of makeup either. Piper seemed to be the type to keep it simple, but even simple was gorgeous on her."Then let's get going blue eyes." I held my hand out for her to grab.She took my hand and I led us out of the room. Her touch sent jolts of excitement throughout me. No other female had ever made me feel this way. It didn't even have to be sexual f
*Piper's POV*I followed behind the girl Jaxon had sent me away with. She seemed like an interesting person. Especially with her dark blue hair. She also wore a black pair of jeans with holes in the legs and a black shirt to match. She had some dark eyeshadow and lipstick to go with her clothing."So your name's Nadine?" I asked to make conversation."Yup." She answered with a smile. "Just call me Dee though please.""Why Dee?" I raised a brow out of curiosity."Because, Nadine is my grandmother's name. Makes me feel old to be honest." She politely explained. "So I'd rather be called Dee."I nodded. "Okay, Dee it is then."She led the way down the hall of the pack house and outside. I looked around as she continued walking. We exited through the front entrance and I noticed all of the pack members going about their business. Some were talking to others and some were doing the duties they had been assigned by Jaxon.I followed Dee down the steps and caught up so we were side by side. "
*Piper's POV*Nadine was more than happy to help take on the task of finding out more information on my eyes. She mentioned she had only read it once so it was going to take her some time to pinpoint the book as she reads a lot. That was fine with me. I wasn't exactly in a rush to get back to Moon Stone anymore.I didn't even know what was going on with them. I had kept Matteo blocked out so he couldn't mind link with me. I had a number of things I needed to figure out before I decided to talk with him again. But again, after finding out all the information I had I was in no hurry."Dee, what is it you do for the pack?" I asked.It seemed everyone had their own little jobs. She seemed very knowledgeable so I would expect her to be like a teacher or something. Maybe even the keeper of the library with all the information she had on books. Clearly her intelligence served some purpose here."I don't know if he would want me to tell you, but screw it." The he she was referring to was Jaxo
*Jaxon's POV*"How can you drop something like this on me so suddenly Jaxon?" I could hear the frustration and concern in her voice as she asked. Our connection also allowed me to feel the worry within her.She abruptly stood up from the table and stood at the rail of the balcony. I got up from my seat and stood beside her. We stood there silently for a moment just looking out to the forest. I was trying to find the right words to say so she wouldn't get upset any further. The last thing I needed was to leave her with ill feelings towards me, that would just undo all the progress I had made with her."Piper, I'm sorry." I finally apologized for making her feel like I was dropping a bomb on her. "It kind of just came up today. We got word about it while I was going over some things with Nikko. We have to leave tonight so we can have the advantage.""How long will you be gone?" I could tell she was upset but she was attempting to hide it."Should only be for a couple days." I answered h