Raija's povAfter tossing and turning the entire night. I sat up in the daybed confused about where I was and why I dreamt about a large tan wolf. Rubbing my eyes I hiss hearing my mom tapping on my door."Wake up! The shop opens in thirty minutes," she said firmly. Getting dressed in a zombie-like state I shuffled toward the bathroom and unbraided my hair. I wasn't a morning person nor a people person but I didn't want to retaliate. My mother would simply have me drink some coffee made of mushrooms and I would be fine.Entering the tiny kitchen Simona already had a cup prepared and handed it to me."You know Raija, the early bird gets the worm!"Curling my lip I replied, "And they can keep it, worms are disgusting."While I was sipping on the warm drink my mother decided that it was the perfect time to remind me of my "date" for that evening."The Johnson's son will be here at six to pick you up tonight, I will choose an outfit for you." Glaring back at her I swallowed uncomfortably
Raija's povWatching my mother answer the telephone and give me the "eye" I frowned. I grabbed my new cell phone, added my mom's number, and stuffed it into my purse. I would have it in case there was a need for me to dial 911. "Brock is out front!""I will go out back and down the metal stairs in the alleyway," I muttered. Smiling, she told me she would watch me through the window. Not creepy at all, Mom!Taking my time going down the stairs I inhaled deeply as I turned the corner of the building and saw the back of my date. Brock was wearing black jeans and a gray dress shirt. "Hey, I'm here," I said rather bitterly. Once he turned I swallowed uncomfortably. Brock Johnson had changed and didn't look at all like the lanky dork I remembered from school. His hair was black and nicely styled making his green eyes pop. Still, I wasn't enamored, oh hell no, I felt a shiver go down my backbone in alert. I wondered if what Alpha Daniel had said was true about his family joining the other
Axel's povWatching Raija take her cell phone from her purse and hand it to me made me feel giddy. Her sitting next to me was giving me joy by basking in her scent. It was intoxicating."Give me the number Alpha," I asked as I readied a new contact in her phone. I typed my name as Mate snickering as I did. After entering the digits Daniel gave me I handed the cell phone back to Raija. Brushing her fingers with mine caused me to grit my teeth from the intense desire that coursed through me. I hoped she never discovered how easily she made me swoon. I'd willingly become a puppy for her, even beg and roll over. "On your back begging for her to climb on top!" Cota huffed wanting our mate.Raija saw what I had written and shook her head."I have to change that, my mom could see that and throw a fit.""If you must Raija, but it is true, you are my mate," I said huskily. Her eyes met mine and she grinned."I remember you wearing a skirt, Axel…did you?" Growing uncomfortable and seeing Dani
Raija's povAfter ending the call with Axel I hugged Sawyer to my chest."I told him that I liked him, Sawyer!" Biting my lip over thinking about my Mom's reaction if she had heard my confession made me suddenly shiver.Brock was her choice but he just wasn't the one to make my heart race. "That Brock boy is disgusting," I murmured to my cat and he meowed in response. My phone dinged and I read the message Axel had sent and giggled. My heart pounding in my chest was a sure sign that Axel was who I should be dating. Sitting up quickly I scrolled through the apps on my phone in search of the calendar to see when the next full moon was. Counting the days I had nine to wait. Frowning about having to deal with my mom forcing me to date a person that I had no interest in was going to drive me to the brink of insanity. "I could just go with it and trick her into believing that I had a change of heart," I mused as I tapped on Sawyer's fur. "I will do a spell that will keep her from seein
Axel's povI slept peacefully and in delightful spirits. I was looking forward to the new day to see Raija. The morning seemed to damper my spirits once I glanced outside to see a cloudy day. I grabbed my blue jeans and shimmied them up my legs. Turning to the loud knocks from Nick's connecting door I shouted enter. Nick came in looking bright-eyed."My dad, I mean the Alpha said to tell you that you have the day off and I'm supposed to "babysit" you so you stay out of trouble," he mumbled sourly. Smiling, I snickered at him looking so disappointed."Great, you can join me while I go and watch my mate's date!"Nick creased his brow and gasped."Your mate is going on a date that's not with you? Seems rather odd don't you think?" Shaking my head I slipped on a t-shirt and said," My Mate is Simona's daughter and her mother set up the date for today at the city park. I want to go down the block from their store and watch."Nick laughed, "You sound like an everyday stalker but what the h
Axel's povNick finally made it safely to the pack house and due to the rain, most of the pack members were lounging around inside of their section. Their faces peered out of the windows watching us as we drove up the slippery mud drive in front of the Alpha's section."Take her up to your room. If the witches arrive they won't look there," Nick suggested. "Her mother knows exactly where my room is because your dad took her there the last time she was here!"Nick huffed and went to help me with the front door. Getting out with the rain pelting me I sighed in irritation. Opening the back door I peered down at my tiny mate. Gathering Raija in my arms I grin at her due to her intoxicating scent filling my sensitive nose."Sorry mate, you might get wet," I laughed at the suggestive nature of my words. Raija was still glaring at me, dampening my raunchy humor. Lifting her, I carried her quickly to the door Nick held open for me and went to the stairs. As we were ascending Daniel came down
Raija's povScrambling myself off of Axel's prone body I quickly slipped on the borrowed t-shirt feeling mortified at being naked yet again in the wolfman's presence. "I don't know how we can get your cat and crystals without your mom knowing, mate," Axel replied. Standing and glad the shirt went to my knees I asked Nick if he could escort me to the clothing room so I could get a few things. Axel grunted sourly and I glared at him getting up off the floor."Seriously? You're not going to acknowledge that I saved you from plummeting to your almost certain death!?" Rolling my eyes I curled my lip and laughed."I was perfectly fine and could have maneuvered back into the window had you not startled me by yanking in my legs!""I was trying to help you get down, so ungrateful," he growled "For your information, I can climb very well sir, and just needed the window opened. Thanks for causing my shirt to fall off and making me flash the Alpha's son!" Nick chuckled and gestured for me to
Raija's povMy back was hurting and I pinched my lips together feeling myself being jostled around and wanting to lash out at whoever was causing it. Slitting my eyes I can see a man's chest and from his unique smell, I knew it was Nick."Where's Axel?" I inquired hoarsely."He is chasing the witches carrying torches off my dad's land with the others," he said, glancing down at me. "Are you hurt?"Frowning, I blurted, "Yes, everywhere."Feeling his chest moving from laughing I turned my head to see where I was being taken. Seeing us going into the infirmary of the pack house I groaned. Nick shouted, " Injured Witch!" Doctor Elizabeth was standing there in her white lab coat and looking sympathetically at me."Lay her on the examination table in here and please wait in the front room. I might have to remove her clothes for a thorough examination," she said firmly. Complaining that the Beta Axel would be worried, Nick left, closing the door behind himself. Laughing lightly at him I hi