2-Home Again

Evie’s POV

Stacey- Okay, we made it back.

Me- Where are we shifting back?

Stacey- Beside the clothes bin in back of the Packhouse. I have alerted the Alpha we are here.

Me- Thanks, Stacey.

She gives me control and I grab clothes.

“Thank the goddess your wolf is obedient,” my mother calls, wrapping me in a cold hug. If you thought all hugs were warm fuzzy and full of love, you should hug my mom. I thought once that she was a succubus, because one of her hugs can suck the happiness from your soul. But I was told no, she is a werewolf.

“Hey, Mom,” I say, pulling away as fast as I can.

“My long-lost daughter has graced us with her presence. I feel like a celebration is in order,” my father does hug me with love. He can’t say he loves me, but at least I feel it in his hugs. “Stacey beat the limo. She is too powerful to be couped up in New York.”

“I agree, Dad, that is why I have a new plan for my life after grad school,” I tell him.

“Oh, well, this sounds like a conversation to have over drinks,’ Dad looks nervous. And I can’t say I find that terribly unpleasant. If he is off his game, he might agree to my crazy plan.

“Do I get to be part of the discussion?” Mother asks, as Dad and I turn to go back to the packhouse. Dad has his arm over my shoulders. So, of course, my mother is jealous of her own daughter, being shown affection from my father. How the hell did this piece of shit get a mate?

“Of course, my love,” My father pulls her to his other side and walks us all to the house.

Mom pours us all a drink. She waters mine down, I hate that.

“Okay, so my new plan,” I smile at Dad. “You are right about Stacey, she needs room and I do too. So, if I don’t find a mate this time, I would like your permission to move to Washington State. There is a firm in Seattle that is interested in me. I would live outside of the city, in a wooded area and commute. Then, after my five-year grace period, if I need to cut ties to the pack, I will.”

“You are talking like you will never find a mate, you are too beautiful to not be chosen by someone during your grace period. It’s crazy to think about moving across the country,” Mom says, looking at Dad.

“How determined are you?” Dad asks, looking me in the eye. He did this 7 years ago, when I said I wanted to go to college.

I look him in that eye and answer the same as I did then, “With or without you, this is what I’m doing. Out of respect I’m telling you, but you won’t stop me.”

A smile plays at my Dad’s mouth. While he prays daily to the goddess for me be the perfect daughter, my rebelliousness and strong-will make him happier than he cares to admit.

Dad nods and I finish the water my mother gave me and head to bed.

“You can’t be serious,” I hear Mom start, as I leave the room.

Sorry Dad, you are in for it tonight.

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“So, you did come home?” Cain teases me. He is standing in his doorway in a pair of shorts.

“The rumors are true, Evie has returned,” I joke.

“Hey, Evie,” Crystal comes from Cain’s room, wearing barely anything. Her hair a mess. She is a little young, maybe twenty, Cain should know better.

“Hey, Crystal,” I wave at her. I try not to look judgmental, but I am judging the hell out of them right now. I look away.

“So, I’m gonna go,” Crystal says to Cain.

“Yeah, thanks for stopping by, see ya,” Cain nods at her and she scampers away.

“Really, Cain, she doesn’t get a good night kiss?” I ask.

“Gross, she swallowed my load a few minutes ago. Like I’m gonna kiss my own dick. I know where this thing has been.” Cain laughs and closes his door.

My brother is gross.

His poor mate.

I hope she is riding someone’s dick good and hard, otherwise she might kill my brother for all the pussy he has been in.

I make it to my room and it’s the exact same as when I left in January.

Stacey- Thanks for giving me some space.

Me- Hey wait until we get to Seattle. The realtor said the house backs up into the woods and we have 5 acres. I’ll have it fenced in and you can play every day.

Stacey- And this why I’ll never leave you.

Me- You better not. I’m spending most of my savings on this place. Without a wolf, it’s kinda pointless.

I crawl into my bed and get comfy. Tomorrow we will be on a plane and flying to London for my last Mating Ball. Part of me is excited, part of me is terrified, but all of me is ready for whatever happens.

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“Did you bring both dresses?” My mother is screaming inside my room.

“What the hell?” I groan. The sun isn’t up why is this banshee screaming in my room.

“Yes, Luna, I have both,” I hear an unfamiliar voice. Now there is a stranger in my room.

“Pack those shorter dresses too. So, when she finds her mate, she has something to go on a date in,’ Mom orders.

“Hands off my clothes,” I order and project my Alpha aura.

The poor maid quickly hangs everything up.

“Evie, we have to pack you. We leave in four hours,” Mom, as a Luna, is not affected by my aura. She looks angry.

“Mother, stop, I will have my things packed in time. You don’t need to pack me like I’m a child,” I tell her.

“Please take those dresses to the car for Evie.” My mother says and the maid picks the clothes up and leaves. “You have to get up and get ready. No man wants a slob for his Luna.”

Did she really just call me a slob? I’m far from a slob. I always keep my blonde hair styled and I keep my make up lite and tasteful. I wear nice clothes. I keep my hands manicured and my feet pedicured. I’m not really sure what else I can do to not be a slob in her eyes.

“Why are we up so early?” Cain asks, falling into my bed.

“Mother is being Mother,” I say.

“Please goddess, bring me my mate, so I can force my father to retire, taking her with him,” Cain prays.

He and I fall asleep until my alarm goes off.

“YOU TWO HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!” Mom yells pulling Cain by the ear. “Why are you in bed with your sister?”

“Because its rude to leave after sex,” I mumble, causing Cain to laugh and mom is shocked into silence. “It’s a joke, Mom, chill out. We fell asleep after your last assault. But look, now it is time to get up.”

I show her my bedside clock.

“Evie, I’m gonna take off, thanks for the pillow and warm bedside manner,” Cain teases.

Mom pales more.

“It’s a joke, Mom,” Cain and I say in unison.

“Your mates will not like you sharing a bed,” my mom smoothes her dress and composes herself before leaving.

“Hey, ready for your last Mating Ball?” Cain asks, as we load up the plane.

“I guess,” I laugh.

“Hey, wanted to let you know, I’m never going to let you cut ties with the pack. If you don’t have a mate by 30, that means he died and that’s not your fault.” Cain puts his arm around me. “You are my sister, and I know the goddess had big plans for your life. I’m sorry your mate died.”

“Thanks bro,” I put my head on his shoulder.

Mom comes aboard and gives us a concerned look.

Cain- I should grab a boob, really throw her off.

Me- I could lean up and kiss your cheek.

Cain- I’ll snuggle you close.

Me- Touch a boob and I’ll break your hand.

Cain- Deal.

I turn my face so I can kiss his cheek.

“I love you, Evie,” Cain squeezes me in a tight snuggle.

“I love you too, Cain,” I smile at him. He looks at me all loving and then kisses my forehead.

“That’s enough. You mother is going green over here,” Dad rolls his eyes. He knows we do this to tease her.

Cain and I laugh, separating. I move to the other bench seat across from Cain, who is laughing uncontrollably.