“Nice place you have here. I love what you’ve done with the scenery.” Malcolm knew her eyes never stopped eating him up. He could feel her gaze and it went straight to his head. That wasn’t the one on shoulders either. Gods, she had him hard just getting out of her car and looking at him. The electric excitement of this new encounter had him walking down the stair to her almost bowl legged. When he finally stood before her, his fingers tore that bun from her hair and tangled there while his lips came down on hers, demanding a deep, longing kiss. Malcolm didn’t rush it. No, he savoured her sweetness. That lavender and vanilla curled around him, hopping up his need to explore every inch of her. His memory went back to her words in his office this afternoon. She’d let him find out if her panties matched her bra.
“That’s better. No more buns here, and that was an improvement to that first greeting.”
“Really? You won’t just take me against the warm hood of my car? Just flip my skirt up and tear my panties away. Then screw me to an inch of my sanity?”
“Later, I want you inside. Dinner is ready. We’ll fortify ourselves before we truly begin.” Malcolm took her bag and her hand. Melody saw it. He ran the show, on his schedule. But if she played along, he wouldn’t disappoint her. So, she let him lead her into the luxury cabin. He dropped her bag off in the master bedroom with its king-size bed and wall of windows. The scenery was breathtaking inside and out. Once that was done, Malcolm wrapped an arm around her and tucked her against his hot, hard body. She could feel his wild strength and she eagerly awaited experiencing it unleash on her willing body. She wanted to lose her panties because they were in the way and so wet with her eager anticipation. Gods, every minute without him going at her felt like forever.
The only thing she did on the long drive here was imagine encounter after encounter with him. Gods, she had it bad. Malcolm would be the only one to cure her of it.
The cottage was a far cry from a cabin. It was a second home. In the dining area, he had the doors open to the outside and the cool evening breeze filtered in over a beautifully set table. The fireplace across the room was lit, as were several candles. He’d set the scene and now he was playing with her.
“Have a seat. We’ll eat first. Maybe go for a walk and I’ll show you the beach.” They sat at the table, but being so close to him and breathing in his scent, Melody couldn’t sit still for long. It was like a punishment. Her body ached for his touch already and she’d barely been there ten minutes. Now she needed to compose herself and get through dinner.
Local fish cooked to perfection, greens and a crusty bread dipped in olive oil. The tastes were divine, and he got close, insisting he feed her. His hands were always touching her, stroking her bare skin.
Melody returned the favour by feeding him, too. Slipping from her jacket and opening more that a few buttons on her shirt. The once tailors shirt now gaped open seductively, welcoming him to gaze at her breasts longingly. Anyone but an Alpha would have been distracted. But Malcolm had a plan, and he was on a mission. Though he stopped long enough to touch the top of her tanned breasts.
They finally got to dessert. It felt like time stood still. A lush sponge cake with fresh berries and whipped cream. In the process of feeding the cake to Melody, Malcolm dropped some on her breasts. With an apology, he smiled, and his lips raked the rich creamy morsel from the tanned curve of her breast, and he slowly ate it. Melody arched toward his hot breath and tender lips, whimpering softly when his lips left her wanting flesh. “I want to show you the beach, then we can come back here and perhaps revisit that.” He meant his teasing her breasts.
“Hm… Sounds intriguing. I’ll follow you wherever you wish.” Melody didn’t want to see the beach, but if that was what it took to get his pants off. She stood and slowly stretched like a cat, her open shirt momentarily let her bra covered breast free for his viewing as he still sat, and her breasts were at his eye level.
Melody found his face back at her breasts, feasting like he’d not eaten in days. “Thought you wanted to show me the beach.” She smiled fondly at Malcolm, where his cheek was pillowed by her breast.
“Yes, the beach at sunset. My favourite time of day. Come. He didn’t wait for her. She couldn’t walk because he picked her up and threw her over his shoulder.
Laughing, he left the cottage for the nearby beach. There was a boathouse and a dock. Adirondack chairs sat there for their viewing pleasure.
There, he placed her in a chair before he took the other. “If we’re lucky, we’ll see a loon go by.”
“The sound they make is so haunting I always get shivers. It reminds me why people believe Canada is so haunted. It’s set up like that.”
“Yeah, like anything could be out there just past the tree line and we’d never know.”
“Hmm… Just like anything could happen here and they would never know. So what have got planned for this weekend?”
“That depends on how well we get along. I figured long walks, swimming, bubble baths, a private boat tour, and anything else our hearts desire.”
“Hmm… that sounds wonderful. I hope you don’t mind if I get more comfortable.” She wanted to tease him a little.
“Go ahead.” He took his shoes off and stripped off his socks. Gods, even his feet were strong and sexy.
Once he was done, Melody stood and slowly raised her skirt. “I figure I should thank you for the lovely dinner.” She slipped her passion soaked panties from her body and with one finger she gifted them to him.
He put them to his nose and drew in the scent of her passion. The smile he gave her was well worth it. “I believe the sun is down and it’s time to return to the cabin.”
“I’ll follow you anywhere.” With her own shoes in her hand, she directed him to lead the way. It wasn’t far and as soon as they were inside, the shoes hit the floor and he was embracing her in a passionate kiss. The evidence of his desire stabbed her belly, insistently seeking the depths of her passions.
The investigation took weeks, and by then they’d moved into the packhouse. Life slowly got back to normal. The pack warmed up to Melody and Ellie. When they realized they were the minds behind their products. The she-wolves embraced them readily. Malcolm and Jordan split their time between the city and the Muskoka territory. Even the various construction projects were progressing well, with no more interference. The Fae were nowhere to be seen. But there were new rogues in the shadows of the neutral zones, and they weren’t living there quietly. The council of alphas were making plans to deal with them along with an ever pending war between the Toronto packs, the Scarborough Grove, and the Don Valley. It was something that cropped up again and again. They had history and family conflict. No one could blame them for the father they had. Now there’s a girl driving a wedge between them again, with her mere existence. Ellie was concerned about Jordan. He’d have to come to terms wi
“When I stepped into leadership of this pack, I made it clear we wouldn’t hold on to old prejudices. This might not be a message that got to some of the most recent pack members. This is a historic time and events have been fast and furious. So, I will state this again without naming names or telling tales out of school, as the humans say.” He paused and looked about. Several uneasy people were now relaxed. “That’s not to say those people will avoid the appropriate punishments later. Now, we are a wolf pack who recognizes fate can grant us mates who aren’t wolves. We don’t punish a person for their species, race, lack of magic, or anything like that. If you have a problem with another, you seek to resolve it without harming each other. Yes, I know for some that is a tough thing to do. But we do that within this pack. I have heard that someone has used their station and position of responsibility to force their political beliefs onto the pack as a whole. The reports I rece
“Now you’re sure we have everything. I’d hate to get there and find out we’re missing something.” Melody was checking her bags again. Malcolm could see her anxiety in her actions. Normally, she would never reveal it. Now he figured it was her motherly instincts kicking in to protect and care for her pups. “Melody, there will be other families there. I’m sure if you’ve forgotten something, someone will have it.” If looks could kill, Malcolm would need a healer, at least if not an undertaker, as the humans would say. Melody didn’t appreciate his assurances. As Jordan passed him with another car seat. They had to install three of them and that was the last. Jordan made eye contact with Malcolm, and they exchanged a sense of commiseration. Malcolm figured it was because Jordan just escaped a similar situation upstairs. “Ellie, let me get the base in the car and then I’ll come get the pups for you. I don’t want you to carry two of those heavy car seats. Just
Malcolm didn’t stay long after that at the meeting. The elders clearly had a lot to chew on and get straight. He’d gone on to remind them their job wasn’t to run the pack or tell people what and how to do things. They weren’t to threaten the pack members if they said or did anything. Their job was to advise and give council. Use their experience and list, assist in finding answers. Guide the next generation. Someone had lost their way and Malcolm would keep an eye on them. So this wouldn’t happen again. They were getting ready to settle down for the rest of the evening when the elders appeared at their door. This time they requested if we could introduce them to the new pack members. A far cry from the morning. Malcolm noticed the speaker wasn’t there, but Cathleen was. “I’m sorry about all of this, Alpha. I truly didn’t believe it. Gisselle was sent by the others. However, I spoke with her about how unreasonable the horrible words were. She agreed with me. I just ask that you
Malcolm was unhappy when he entered the elder’s meeting room to hear this information. What were they thinking, pulling this? Running on rumours and speculation. That wasn’t how he or how he expected his pack to run. Malcolm waiting rather impatiently for a response that didn’t appear to come fast enough for his liking. “Tight lipped, are we? Anyone else like to step up to the speaker’s spot and inform me of exactly what my mate, they accused your Luna of what and by whom?” “I can’t tell you who reported this to us, but I would love to fill you in on this. It’s rather disgraceful, over-the-top, and factually unbelievable.” Cathleen stood up from her seat, a look of sour disapproval on her face. “To make matters worse, they kept me out of the loop on the births that happened at the cottage. This, I gather, was to ensure that I didn’t spill the beans about what they were doing.” “Madam, if you’d please state the accusations that they forced m
Gisselle found herself basically being escorted to the elders. She was sure they weren’t pleased with her right now after the subtle stance she took. Now she’s having to tell them their information about the Luna was full of misleading or outright false information. That wouldn’t go down well either. She entered the building that the elders used for their private meeting. Cathleen was there this time. She’d been missing when the elders stopped in to see the Luna and recognize the pups. “I hear they left me out of the loop in being told the pup was born early this morning.” Cathleen cornered Gisselle about this as soon as she got there. “For that, I’m sorry. I left a message with someone, and they were supposed to contact everyone. Whatever happened, it wasn’t on my part, I had my hands full at the time.” “Tell me you found these fools were acting out of ignorance and that none of this is true.” “Truthfully, none of it was true. Not
When Malcolm woke up, his phone was inundated with messages, wanting to know about everything. From where was he, to be everyone alright, even a few inquiries about complaints from a couple of elders about him throwing tradition to the wind? Business seemed to be well contained, with only a few reassurances that he takes his time, and it would be managed for him. That meant he would need to deal with several things here at home, make several decisions, and find his footing in this new dynamic. If someone told him he’d be mated and a father of two right now, three years ago, he’d have laughed at them and asked them what they were smoking. Now he had one almost running. They needed to get some safety items set up in the cottage. Malcolm was there to catch David this time before he fell down the stairs. No one told him pups moved that fast. Now there were four! He thought he’d let Melody look after this. But with the mess in how people were communicati
Malcolm was more than annoyed with the elders. This was his family and his pack. That meant his word was law and what they did was overstep their place. He didn’t have to listen to their advice, and that’s all their words should be. A voice of experience or a different perspective. They shouldn’t be demanding anything. “What is going on out there?” “Insensitive, self-important ninnies every one of them. The elders were downstairs. They expected you to give birth and then get up and walk down to them so we can present the boys to them officially.” “Is that what it was?” Melody sighed and kissed David’s head as he cuddled. He was still trying to wake up after being woken up several times during the night. “I would have thought you’d want to get it over with.” “We don’t have a name for this little one. I’m not leaving anything to chance. They make me worry that if we don’t have a name, then they’ll select one themselves to expedite things. Are they still giving yo
Three hours after returning to the cottage, Malcolm saw his pup come into the world. It wasn’t at all what he’d expected and if they had any more, he’d gladly wait elsewhere. Gisselle believed the little male would be another pup. So, Malcolm finally made a list of the information he needed to add to the pack’s registry. He couldn’t believe that he’d not added Melody or David to the registry. They’d added Ellie along with the twins. He hoped that’s why no one was respecting them before this. Once things quieted down, it was late enough in the morning for the elders to make their appearance and demands clear. They wanted to be introduced to both pups and do it all official. Malcolm was more than annoyed by this. They expected to be catered to without thought to Melody’s health or anyone else. Why did it even have to be today at all? “Alpha, could you let me handle this as the Luna’s healer? It’s my duty to ensure she recovers. I know you haven’t said anyth