Chapter 7- Doctor appointment
I sit on my couch and pull my dad to sit with me. “I don’t know where that Alpha tone came from tonight,” I admit. “I didn’t even know that it was possible.” I continue. “Sweetheart, that is not something I want you to start using on a whim.” “I understand that, Dad. What happened tonight is not something that I had ever expected to do or say. The whole night was just a mess. I hope that after some sleep and a clear mind, I will have more of a handle on everything.” I confess. “How you moved tonight and how you grabbed the girl, that is so unlike you. You even hit her tonight. Are you ok?” His concern is evident in his voice. “I wish I could tell you one way or another. But since midnight, everything seems different. As I said, maybe sleep and a clear mind will help. I agree with your statement earlier, and I think I need to see the Doctor as soon as possible to clear up anything if something is wrong. Is that ok still?” I question him. “We will go before lunch. I will set it all up. Get some sleep, and I will see you in a few hours. I love you, Briar.” “I love you too, Dad,” I call softly as he leaves the room and me to the silence of my mind once more.
All my emotions come crashing down on me at once, and I feel my whole life has flipped upside down. I just exiled my best friend and the love of my life. I hurt and threatened his mate, and he will never forgive me. I think as I sob into my pillow. ‘He is gone. I love him. He is my best friend.’ That is all I can repeat to myself as I fall deeper into hysterics.
A soft knock on the door draws my attention. “Yeah?” I call softly. I watch the door open an inch and hear Judith’s voice. “I will leave if you wish, or I can stay. I don’t want you to be alone if you don’t want to be.” She whispers. “You can come in.” I manage to say through sobs.
Judith climbs into my high bed and places her arm around me, pulling me closer to her, then wrapping her second arm around me, hugging me tightly. “Let it all out. I am here for you if you need anything.” She whispers. Her words permitted me to cry in front of someone, and I let go. I cry harder than I ever have—a longing heartbreaking ugly cry.
At some point, I fall asleep because I have a killer headache when I wake up. Judith is nowhere to be found, but she left a note on my bedside table. “Your Dad woke me. He is waiting for you whenever you wake up. Your mom pushed the party to later in the day so you could get some sleep. I will be around if you need me. -Judith,” I smile at her concern for me and her attention to the details I would worry about.
I scamper off quickly for a shower before heading downstairs. Decorations line the walls for tonight, and I smile at them before walking into the kitchen, filled with a few sweet-smelling werewolves who all turn to me when I walk in. “Morning!” Dad calls from the head of the table. Sadden looks mark the people sitting next to him. “I want to apologize.” I begin as I walk to my father’s side, looking at Beta Gary. “Don’t you dare.” He says as he stands, then hugs me, which is very uncharacteristic for him. “Thank you for saving their lives. I understand wholeheartedly why you did what you did for them, but ultimately, you saved their lives last night. I am in your debt.” He says, bowing to me.
“As am I,” Rebecca’s mother states, standing from her seat and bowing to me. “We discussed what happened last night and who would bring them their items. Do you have any objections to their parents bringing them their items?” Dad asks me. “None at all. I think they need to see their parents right now. They need to see what true Beta looks like and what they must strive to become once again. I do not think they should be cut off from their parents at all.” I insist. “I agree.” Dad smiles. “Eat something, and then we will go.” He encourages me before returning to the others and formally allowing them to see their children.
After eating, Dad drives me to the Doctor's office. Doctor Adam’s is waiting for us when we get there. “Hello, Alpha. Hello Briar.” She smiles and bows to us. “Hello, Doctor Adam’s.” We say almost in unison and look at each other and laugh. “Follow me.” She insists. We follow her into a large exam room. “Alpha, what concerns do you have that I need to check before I ask you to wait in the waiting room?” She asks. “May I?” I ask. “Sure.” Dad shrugs. “Since midnight, everyone around smells sickly sweet. Even you smell like fresh saltwater taffy. It is overwhelming. Then there is the fact that I could utilize an alpha tone, my strength feels up, my speed improved, and my anger is easily flipped into overdrive.” I look to my dad to see if I missed anything. “That is about it. That is all we need to know if you can ensure that she is ok.” Dad states. “Ok, we will get to it then. If you have a seat in the waiting room, I will call you back when we have results, Alpha.” Dr. Adams kindly sits him out of the room before starting the numerous tests.
Dr. Adams finishes rather quickly with a smile, allowing Dad to join me again. “Everything seems just fine. Those who experience such drastic changes when they turn 18 usually change to match their mate's energy. So, the good news is that he is out there.” She smiles to reassure me. “What is the bad news?” I ask, slightly nervous. “Well, I am not sure I would call it bad news, just different. How strong you became and how quickly everything changed for you tells me that you are destined to be with someone powerful. Strong senses all around, scent, strength, even from what I hear with communication and punishments. All of this is a preparation for you finding your mate.” She looks at me, then my father, like she isn’t telling us something before asking. “Is there anything else I can help you with?” We agree that it is all, and she escorts us out of the building.
On the way home, I see a small jewelry store and ask Dad to pull in for a moment. “Sure, what are we looking for?” Dad asks as we enter the store, and all the wolves’ eyes go wide seeing the Alpha in the store. Watching how wolves and humans act together while working when they see an Alpha enter the store is strange. Humans know and sense that he is essential, but they have no idea why. “We are looking for something for Judith,” I mumble as I examine the different cases. “Judith? Is it her birthday or something?” He asks while looking at a case with me. “Her birthday was last week. She has no friends, and I didn’t realize it. She looked after me last night in a way that no stranger should have ever been able to. She is one of the kindest, most honest people I have ever met. For being there for me and being an amazing person, I would like to get her a little something that lets her know that I appreciate who she is.” I admit to him. “That is a fantastic reason. Did she have a party that I missed last week?” Dad asks, pointing to a necklace. “No, she is an Omega; as I said, she has no friends. So, no one would have come if she had a party.” Sadness seeps into my voice, realizing how sad the situation truly is.
We go our separate ways in the store, and I hear the muffled sound of Dad on the phone but ignore him as I find the perfect gift for her and ask someone to take it out of the case. It is a tennis bracelet. I found two charms to add to it before Dad comes back. “What did you decide on?” he asks, looking over my shoulder for the finished item. “That is perfect.” He insists. “I would say so,” I confirm before paying and walking outside. Dad follows behind me with a bag of his own. “What did you get?” I ask, trying to look into the bag. “I don’t have to tell you anything!” He laughs as he runs away from me to his side of the car.
Mom meets us at home at the front door and whisks me away to my room before I can really step inside. “You get ready. Your outfit is on the bed. Let me know if you need anything at all.” “Mom?” I call her back into the room. “Yes, dear?” “Judith is on the list, right?” I confirm. “She is. Actually, your dad called me and asked if we could add a second cake for her. We can have it later when it is over if you would like. I was going to talk to you about it before cake.” “No, we can do hers with me. That would be perfect. Thanks, Mom.” “Any time, darling. I don’t want to take away from your special day, but we wanted to include Judith after what she has done for you.” “I appreciate that. Can I ask you something?” “Anything, you know that.” “When did you get your right-hand lady?” The words are out of my mouth before I have time to consider what I am asking. “Sue actually came from my pack with me. I knew in my soul that I would be a Luna, and Sue also knew it. So she stepped into that position long before I was mated to your father. He instantly said yes to her coming along with me. She has been my biggest supporter next to your father. Why do you ask?” “I think Judith has the qualities of a right-hand lady.” I look into her eyes and can tell she is thinking. “She is an Omega. You know that.” “I do. Are there any rules stating that an Omega cannot be a right-hand lady?” “None, but most will pick stronger wolves at their side.” “She is strong where I need her to be strong. When I am weak, she is strong. She is caring and considerate.” “If that is what you wish, then you should do that. But do a trial run as I did before you leap. Make sure she is strong enough to handle a strong alpha.” “Dad told you about the Doctor?” I ask, laughing. “We share everything.” She smiles. “Yeah. Let’s just hope I have a nice Alpha. Having to turn this strong so quickly makes me nervous.” “You will be just fine. Now get ready and get downstairs!” She insists.
Chapter 88- Our Wedding My song starts, and I walk to where Matt is standing. "Ready?" "Ready." I loop my arm through Matts, allowing him to lead me out for everyone to see me. Everyone is standing, and I can see tears running down the pack members' faces as I walk to the end of the aisle and stop. Onyx waits with his back turned toward me until Aiden taps his shoulder when I reach the end of the aisle. When Onyx turns around, his emotions take over, and he begins to cry as his eyes roam my body. The walk to Onyx feels like the longest walk of my life. When we reach him, Onyx growls at Matt, and everyone laughs. "Dude, I am giving her to you. I am no threat." He laughs before patting his shoulder and walking to his place behind Brett in the groom's line. I cannot recall half of the things I am asked to repeat. All I can see is Onyx looking back at me. When the officiate finally announces that Onyx may kiss his bride, I am not prepared to
Chapter 87- Pawning off my Alpha Status As predicted, the box is filled with votes for Devin. The answers are overwhelming, from being trustworthy to how it shows a person can change for the better. I close the box and decide to think about it in the bathtub. My water has turned warm when my mind flutters to the letter that Devin had written me months ago, and I stumble across the bathroom as I dry off and make my way to the dresser drawer Onyx had placed it in, along with the ridiculous clay wolf that has two tails and five legs. I carry the letter back into my closet with me as I read. It is filled with promises I would have doubted he could accomplish had I read this letter when he gave it to me. The last lines make me reread it. “Thank you for not ending my life when you should have. To this day, I am unsure if you made the right decision, but I will live my life to the fullest from here on out. If I find my second chance, mate, I promise to act bet
Chapter 86- The Night before the weddingHe closes his eyes and takes a deep breath before saying, “Like fresh-cut carnations at a waterfall.” I know instantly who he is talking about, and I smile. “I know who she is. I will escort her to your room. You get cleaned up from your traveling, and I will hunt her down and bring her to you.” I announce as I stand. “You would do that for me?” “I am going to do that for you. This mate, she is a good one. Gave me one of my favorite gifts.” I announce as I lift the papers and walk out of the room. “Hustle, Devin!” I call him, and he finally gets up and runs back to his room through the halls.I walk down to the laundry and find Morgan folding a bedsheet. “There you are. I have been looking for you.” I smile happily as she lifts her eyes to mine. “Luna, welcome home.” She bows. “How can I be of service?” She questions as she approaches me. “Smell me.” I request. “I am sorry?” “Smell me. What do you smell?” I ask her a second time. This time she
Chapter 85- Going homeThe words tumble from my mouth before I can stop them. “Really?” He asks excitedly. “Yes, really.” “So the wedding isn’t fully off?” He asks as he lifts me in the air and swings me around in a circle kissing the place he marked me. “No, it never was completely off, seeing as we never set an actual date. Plus, May needs to know styles and ideas now if the dress would be ready by spring.” I shrug. “Go have fun. Call me if you need me.” He insists. “Will do. Oh, before I go, I asked Holly to be our full-time traveling Nanny. I think she will say yes, don’t scare her off. She loves our kids and will show them love no matter what. That is important to me. I know the elders said that the Nannies must not show love to our kids because they want our kids to only recognize love from us, but I want them to know love from everyone. Our world has too much hatred to take away any extra love.” “Give her a raise, got it.” He kisses me again before we leave him standing alone i
Chapter 84 – Alpha announcement **Warning Sexual content**I quickly push myself onto the bed and onto our pillows as Onyx takes a second to cool down. “Bare with me for a moment, Briar. Right now, I feel more like an animal than anything else.” “Tonight, that is what I want,” I demand of him as I open my legs wide, inviting him to come to my wet core. “I don’t think you know what you are asking for.” His gruff tone turns me on more. “Please, Onyx,” I call out to him as my left-hand squeezes my breast and my right-hand moves to my core. “Briar.” He warns as my fingers swirl around my wet opening. “Onyx,” I call out as I plunge my fingers in and out of me rapidly. “My turn.” He growls as he holds my hand still. “Then do it,” I challenge him. The color of his eyes flicker, and I can see the primal urge to take me now, fighting against his will. “Take me, now,” I demand of him. It takes no further instruction as he slams his thick length into me and stills. “Yes!” I screa
Chapter 83 - A night out“Of course.” I leave Judith and Holly to watch the slumbering babies and enter our room. He closes the door behind me before turning to face me. “I talked to Judith and Doctor Adams; they have helped me understand where you are coming from and why what I did, came across so negatively. I wish never to impact your life so negatively ever again. I was not aware of the fact that I was stepping away from my responsibilities as a father. For me, I thought I was lessening the risk of having fights from stress. I am truly sorry, and I give you my word, as your mate and Alpha, that I will not do that ever again consciously. Helping a pack member periodically, and with notice to you after ensuring all is ok, will be something different.” His words seem honest, and I have never seen him go back on his word. “Briar, tonight, if you wish, I will watch over the children, and you and Judith can have a night out on the town. Take the time to relax and enjoy your time togeth
Chapter 82- Do the right thing The prison guard leads the prisoner out to a bar in the middle of the Execution grounds and ties his hands to the bar, my eyes never leaving him. “Luna Briar, the kill is yours,” Judith announces loudly before stepping away. My anger builds within me. I allow every word that Onyx has said to me and hasn’t spoken to fill my rage. Then, I think of the five women that must have been terrified under this man's disgusting hand. I move forward and feel my body shifting into my Lycan form. The ground sinks slightly with every step that I take. I can see him struggling and pulling at his ropes as I approach. His voice is muffled as he pleads for mercy. I am feet from him when he hides his head under his arm, a position I could see that any woman would have placed herself in. As rage tears through me, I calm my mind and make nine deep cuts into his skin, enough to be painful but not kill him. I step away and turn my attention to th
Chapter 81- Alpha challenge My father walks in as Judith is in the middle of reading my paper. “What the hell is she doing reading Briar’s paper? She is nothing more than a pathetic Omega who knows nothing. This is rigged!” He demands as hatred fills his words. Aiden takes one swing at my father and connects to his jaw hard. My father falls to the ground holding his face. “Explain yourself!” My father tries to Alpha-tone the King. “You will never speak to your Queen in such a manner!” Aiden growls at him as his foot shoves him to the ground again as he tries to get up. “Queen? There is no way. I would have known.” He spits in disbelief which earns him a kick to the face. “By disrespecting the Queen, you disrespect me. Would you like to be disqualified right now?” Aiden demands in his Alpha Tone that make everyone shiver. “No.” He whispers, not leaving the ground. Aiden looks back at an unphased Judith. “Whenever you are ready, my love.” He smiles as he
Chapter 80 – Trouble in Paradise Onyx struggles to pull the heavy door open. “Please, Luna. I will do anything you ask. Please don’t execute me.” He pleads. “You only care about your life, and you do not care about those around you. You knew you were swiping at me while fighting with Matt.” “I thought you were Clara! I didn’t know you could shift. I thought that I missed her and got you. When I turned around, I saw you on the ground and Clara at your side.” “You would have killed me thinking that I was Clara?” I demand of him in my Alpha tone. “I would have. I am sorry.” “Why would you have gone after Clara?” I demand. “With her gone, it would be easier to sway you to come with me.” “Go with you were?” “Home. I would take you on as my new mate, where you deserve to be.” “You think for one second that I would willingly take my children and go with you after you have killed everyone I love?” “No, just you. Your children were never part of the plan to come. They would hav