DelaneyVex's claws extended, with low murmurs filling the ground. "When I kill you, the bond will be broken automatically," she whispered so low I doubt anyone heard her. "Then Ronan will be mine," I growled at her words, my throat burning. "I might even have Kai all to myself. I mean, I have always wanted him. If he weren't so uptight, I would have already let both men own my body. But when you are out of the picture, I'll make it happen; I will replace you and become the deserving Luna."That was it; a cold, steaming fury tore through me, shattering the restraint I had been holding. My wolf broke free, her aura so powerful that the air in the grounds thickened. I could feel my stomach heating up, the heat rising up to my hands. Even with Vex's knee on my chest, crushing me, cutting my breath short, I could see the sudden widening of her eyes as she looked at me. She swung her hand, her claws aiming for my jugular vein, no doubt, but I caught her wrist with an iron grip."Lesson one
DelaneyI had made progress with my work with the help of Nyra. It had been a week since we started working together, because two heads were better than one. I felt great being able to get out of the mansion and finally do something that was both meaningful and satisfactory. Nyra and I agreed that in order to truly figure out exactly how to help the pups and she-wolves, we needed to step out there and interact with them. So we picked the training grounds for the pups and teens as our first stop.The alpha kings had refused at first, one because they didn't want us going out there without their protection and two because Vex was the one doing the training for the teens. They didn't have to say it loudly, but I could tell they were fearful of a confrontation. Eventually they let us, with a promise that if something went south we would tell them and Elias too."I can't believe we have never stepped foot here," I spoke to Nyra as we walked in the training grounds, dressed in decent gym sh
Delaney"You were never supposed to be alive, that was not the..." I whispered Vex's words again and again, trying to finish her statement with every word that I could find. What was she going to say? That it wasn't the idea, deal or plan? I thought, each possibility making me fidget on my chair. I tried to focus on my newly found work, but my mind wasn't functioning properly; it felt saturated, unable to grasp any more content.With a heavy sigh, I stood, pushing the chair backwards gently. Maybe a break was what I needed, a distraction not only from Vex but also from the thought that the moon goddess made sure I would encounter betrayals left, right and centre. I went straight to my mates' office, and when I walked in, they were speaking in hushed tones."Tired already, love?" It was Ronan who spoke, his nervousness in the bond almost palpable as he chuckled, rubbing his neck sheepishly."You haven't been there for more than 3 hours, Delaney, and the last time I checked, you really
DelaneyI was flipping through files on pups and she-wolves when the door was opened without knocking. Vex walked in like she owned the space, chest pushed forward. I barely paid her any mind as I contemplated ways to improve social amenities, including daycares, playgrounds and adequate healthcare. If I couldn't go back to college, then at least I could help as a Luna."If it isn't the loser mate who was kidnapped, pretending to be busy in my office," she taunted, her last statement grabbing every last bit of my attention. I raised my face, my eyes coming into contact with her smile that didn't quite reach her eyes, with the corners curled and pulled back."Your what now?" I asked as I interlocked my fingers and placed my hands on my desk, one eyebrow arched.She stepped forward, her jaw ticking. "This was supposed to be my office. I always wanted this one," she sneered, her attempts to scare me failing miserably."Well, as you can see," I stated, spreading my arms as I leaned back o
Alpha KaiWe were walking outside to the SUV when I felt a shift of Delaney's emotions in our bond. One second she was glowing with happiness, the next everything changed to dull, heavy and discontented. Her lips, which were previously stretched into a beautiful smile, contracted into a pout, every ounce of brightness vanishing from her face. "What is it, love?" Ronan asked with a frown; he must have felt the sudden change too."Nothing," she answered quickly, walking ahead of us. A week after her mom had left with her dad, she had refused to talk about it, insisting that she was okay."Delaney," I called, but she didn't stop until she leaned on the SUV, her forehead on one of the windows. "We can feel your emotions in the bond, remember?" I reminded her, placing my hand on her stiff shoulder."You don't have to hide what you are feeling, talk to us," Ronan added, as I gently turned her around. She didn't look at us at first, her eyes directed on the ground as she shifted on her feet.
DelaneyKai offered to drive my mother off to the pack since she didn't have any means to get there except the phone she had been given when we reunited. As expected, she refused and insisted that she was going to call my father and have him come pick her up. She was to spend the night, and early in the morning, as soon as my father arrived, she would be out of our noses. To me, that was a good thing, since I'd get to tell him face-to-face about her shenanigans. At least that way he would be in a better position to convince him."Are you feeling okay?" Kai asked as soon as we settled in his bed. We had yet to decide how our sleeping arrangements would be since now I was marked.I shifted, draping my leg over his thigh, with Ronan's arm beneath the back of my head, acting as my pillow. "Surprisingly, okay. A little much, okay actually," I honestly answered, staring at the ceiling."If somebody would have told an 18-year-old me that in four years I would have my wolf at 22, get mated to