“I’m glad you were awake, especially Roan and Gunnar. I was hoping to see you before we left,” Liliana smiles brightly as she meets me at the stairs. Enveloping Roan and I in a huge hug, as Embry comes up behind us cradling Gunnar. “I would kill Osric and Embry if they let me sleep through you leaving. Roan and Gunnar are more than I could have ever dreamed of; I can’t believe her hair, it’s identical to Embry and her eyes are Osric’s. I can’t believe how blue Gunnar’s eyes are with his black hair,” I stare down at my children, taking in their beautiful features wondering what they will be like. “I would too, I love you, Raven. Roan and Gunnar are absolutely perfect and beautiful, I couldn’t be happier for you,” Liliana takes Roan from my arms gently, then Gunnar from Embry making me cringe slightly, I mentally remind myself that she is my twin and they are safe. “I love you too Lily, I’m going to miss you especially with Roan and Gunnar. I’ll make sure to send you pictures and visi
Liliana’s POV “Nervous?” Thane questions, looking into the review mirror at Ryder whose knee is bouncing anxiously. “A little, I just killed their Alpha,” Ryder admits, looking down at my had slipping into his. I lace my fingers with his, loving the feeling of the sparks his large calloused hands leave on my skin. I kiss the back of his hand, doing my best to calm him knowing this is a big deal. Not only are we becoming Alpha and Luna of our own pack, but Ryder is also a hybrid, and now the first Alpha hybrid that we know of. “Relax son, you will help this pack and bring it out of the dark ages. Alpha Lucas was never a good Alpha, he abused the hell out of most of his pack members. Shadow Peak is one of the few packs to still have Omegas who are treated as slaves,” Nikki explains from the passenger seat, he glances back at us then at Aiden who is resting his head against the side of his car seat. “That will end today, and it’s New Moon. Thane, I hope you’re up for some work,” Ryd
“This pack will no longer be Shadow Peak; we will not follow the same rules and traditions enforced by Lucas. There will no longer be a strong social divide among those you call Omegas and the rest of us. I am Alpha Ryder this is my Luna Liliana, and this is New Moon.”“We will no longer have Omegas; it is no longer a rank or position in our pack. We will not treat our pack members, our family, as slaves. No one here is beneath another. Starting today all pack members are equal even if you’re the rank of Delta, Gamma, or Beta, you will respect all pack members and treat them as equals,” Ryder announces, grabbing my had and pulling me to his side.Our family form a barrier between us and the pack.“You killed our Alpha and you think you can come here and change our way of life?!” The tall man from before roars, walking closer when Thane steps in his path.“Beta Thane let him pass,” Ryder instructs, moving towards the stairs he glances back to make sure I am guarded, not letting this ma
“We will have to bring our own warm touch to the house, we can correct the excessive spending and put the money where it is needed to help the pack,” I reassure. Rubbing my hands across Ryders shoulders and hugging him from behind to help relax him. I know how much he wants to change things for the pack and our people.“If this is the type of home you want then don’t change it, I want you to have everything you could ever want or need. I just want to make sure the pack has what they need, before spoiling ourselves,” Ryder looks over at me as I stand on my tip toes to rest my chin on his shoulder.“I don’t need nor want all of this fancy stuff. Honestly, it’s a bit much for me. I like rustic with a touch of luxury, like something between this and Wolf Creek,” I admit, looking around liking most of the décor and furniture, but it’s too much. I don’t want to live in a museum where we can’t touch anything.“Well like you said, we’ll get this place to our liking, and hopefully quickly, bec
“How are you and our pup feeling?” Ryder questions, sitting and rubbing Aiden’s back as he feeds.“Good, just tired from the drive. I’m going to nurse him once he’s finished drinking blood, then put him to bed. I’ll have Valery stay inside with him and go help where I can to get people set up,” I answer, sitting on the very soft bed and pull myself into the pillows against the headboard.“Please be careful, we’re changing a lot at once, and some of these people are not happy to be losing their free labor,” Ryder insists, looking down at Aiden when he pulls away.“Was that good?” Ryder chuckles, wiping Aiden’s little bloody lips clean when he smiles.“He does love feeding on his Daddy. I will be careful I promise, I plan to have Kitty stay by my side so she can introduce me to the people who need the most help, and so I can learn who the most influential people on both sides are,” I explain, reaching out for Aiden knowing he will start fussing for milk.“Having Kitty with you works for
“Nikki and Seb are going to go through Lucas’ old books with me so we can find out how the pack stands financially, and start to fix things. Will you be ok with Kitty and Johanna?” Ryder asks me, after talking for about an hour with Johanna and the other women around the fire.“Yeah, I’ll be perfectly fine here, everyone is very friendly so far and I know you need to take care of things,” I nod my head and look up at my gorgeous mate, adoring this strong responsible side of him.I can’t be prouder of Ryder. He’s become quite the Alpha, and he’s doing it with more pressure being a hybrid since all eyes are on him.“I love you, if you need me let me know. I’ll check on Aiden and make sure he’s still sleeping,” Ryder pulls my chin up then presses his lips to mine making me giggle, knowing we have an audience.“I love you too, I’ll make sure to link you if I need anything. And thank you, I was going to go check on him soon if you didn’t,” I reply.Reaching up I place my hand on the side of
“It’s starting to look like a proper pack out there,” I can’t hide my smile when I hear Raven’s voice from behind me. “Raven,” I gasp, turning to see her standing in the doorway of my room with Roan in her arms. “Lily, you look so beautiful,” Raven smiles, despite looking exhausted and run down from what I would guess is a lack of sleep. I blush standing in front of her, wearing a lavender white ombre A-line floor length gown with a large slit up to my thigh on one side. The gown flows and looks like something you would see in a fairy tale as it has light blue crystals that match my eyes trailing up the slit to my waist following the ombre. “I’m so glad you’re here, you look good other than being tired,” I hug my twin, ecstatic she’s here for my Luna and Ryder’s Alpha ceremony. “Who knew being a mother to twins would be so exhausting, they constantly need to eat. Of course I’m here, I wouldn’t miss this for anything,” Raven holds onto me with Roan between us. “I’ve missed you so
“Enough about me, let's get you out there,” Dad suggests, nodding towards the door. “Sounds like a good idea, I need to put my sandals on,” I agree, sitting on the lounge with a pair of dark brown leather gladiator sandals. “Here, let me,” my father kneels in front of me and take my sandals from my hand as I nod gratefully. “Thank you, it’s getting hard to bend with her growing so quickly,” I giggle feeling my belly when my pup kicks at the movement of my hand. “You’re welcome. That’s good, she’s healthy and strong just like her mum,” he chuckles with a warm smile, as he places my foot in the sandal and begins to tie the lace. “She really is, the last few nights Ryder has fallen asleep talking to her,” I laugh softly, thinking about how much I enjoy running my fingers through Ryder’s thick black hair when he lays his head on my chest to worship my belly. “I’m very glad to see you and Ryder together, not only is he a good mate, but he’s a good man. I have a feeling he’ll surprise u