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Elizabeth POV I let out a big sigh and Kinsley looked at me sympathetically. “It will get easier, I promise,” she says as she pushes the file she was showing me aside. “I can barely read, Kinsley; how am I going to be able to do this?” I ask as I put my hand over my face. I would not cry. No more tears. Just action. “I will help you,” she says as she starts to summarize what was in front of me. I nodded understanding the problem. We discussed a couple options, and I made a recommendation. Kinsley smiled at me, “That is a great suggestion!” she exclaims as she makes some notes on the file. I smile encouraged by her enthusiasm. “Let’s take a break. We have been at this for a few hours,” she says as she looks at her watch. “It is time for lunch, are you hungry?” she asks me. My stomach growls in response and we both end up laughing and standing up to go towards the dining hall. I was missing Carter and I hoped I would see him there.
Alpha Carter POV I looked down at my mate as a wave of sadness rolled over me. I was proud of her to take the step to try and make the Alpha and Luna accountable for their actions. I had seen time and time again where higher ranking wolves got away with some indecent acts. It will destroy me if this happens to Elizabeth. That she is ready to take this on surprises me. I am not sure she fully understands how difficult this will be, but I will support her in whatever way I can. Much like I am going to support her in becoming a Luna to my Pack. My conversations with the Elders did not go as well as I had anticipated. In fact, I was given an ultimatum. My mate becomes a strong Luna within two weeks, or I accept my chosen mate. It was agreed, I could accept my chosen mate and Elizabeth could become Luna when she was ready, but I knew that was a ridiculous proposition. Who would respect Elizabeth if she took over a year from now. What about the b
Elizabeth POV We had started with a five-mile run. I had never realized how much I would enjoy running but it was liberating, and I was good at it. I was able to keep up with Kinsley during our warmup. She was impressed and kept encouraging me along the way. We ended near the training field and walked over to the building that housed a lot of the exercise equipment we would use today. Kinsley started me on weights and eventually we moved to some of the leg machines. I was feeling the burn, after the run when Kinsley suggested we go to the punching bag to start on some punching to warm up for the training part. I was winded and thinking had we not already started the training part when she smiled at me, “You got this,” she says as we walk over to the punching bag. She shows me how to throw a right jab. “Should I not have boxing gloves on?” I ask her cautiously approaching the bag. Shaking her head, no “You will not have boxing gloves on in a r
Alpha Carter POV I met Elizabeth and Kinsley at the Pack hospital. Tamara was walking out of Elizabeth’s room as I approached her. “What happened?” I asked. “She is dehydrated and a little dizzy from her exercises today,” she says as she continues to write something on Elizabeth’s chart. “Is she going to be, okay?” I ask her. Stopping what she was doing, she looks at me taking my arm and moving me down the hall. “To be honest Alpha, I think you are pushing her too hard. She is not equipped to handle this much physical exercise,” Tamara says as we stop in a quiet spot in the hall. I look at Tamara shaking my head and muttering, “I have no choice.”. “What?” she says distracting me from my muttering. “What?” I ask her confused and not realizing I had spoken out loud. “You said you have no choice. Why?” she asks me curiously. I hesitate to reply but she is Elizabeth’s doctor and maybe she can help guide me in getting Elizabeth to where I need
Elizabeth POV I am excited to think about a date. I have never been on a date before, not that that would be surprising to anyone. I had no idea what to expect, which made it more exciting for me to think about. “Okay first we need to get you into the shower,” Kinsley says. I agree. After my training session, I went directly to the hospital a wet mess. “I will check your closet to see what you will wear tonight,” she says as she walks over to my walk-in closet leaving me to jump into the shower. I quickly get in the shower taking time to wash all the grime off me, shampooing and conditioning my hair, shaving, and conditioning my skin. I wanted it to be soft for Carter if we happen to get intimate tonight again. I loved everything about being with Carter. It was exciting to feel so connected. I wanted him again and soon. Stepping out of the shower, I grab one of the towel’s that wraps me in its soft warmth. I wrap it around my b
Alpha Carter POV I tap on the door, feeling a little nervous myself. I had been on plenty of dates, but I wanted this to be special for Elizabeth. I knew it was her first date, the first of many. Kinsley opens the door wide smiling like she had a big secret. I look at her grinning knowing I was going to be pleased with the outcome of her planning. “As much as I want to see your reaction, I will leave you both to it. You can thank me tomorrow,” she says as she walks past me. I stand there taking a deep breath before I walk into out suite. Elizabeth is standing there and my breathe is stolen from me. She is always beautiful to me. But she looks perfect in the sexy dress, heels and her hair done up. “What do you think?” she asks quietly. “I think you are always amazing, sweetheart. This is icing on the cake,” I reply as I move closer to her taking her in my arms. “If we did not have a reservation, I would suggest we simply stay in,” I say to
Alpha Carter POV My heart sinks as I hear my chosen mate. “Keep your voice down,” I hiss at her not able to look at Elizabeth. I know she will have questions but right now, I need to do damage control as best I can. How did she know Elizabeth had been a slave? Clearly one of the Elder’s had been talking and I suspect it was Timothy. Margie was his cousin’s daughter and he saw great potential at having a family member in the higher ranks of the Crescent Moon Pack. I glance to Elizabeth and see confusion on her face. She looks at me expectantly waiting for an explanation. I shake my head at her, this is not the time. I look to Margie, “perhaps we can continue this conversation tomorrow at my office? I assume you have spoken with Elder Timothy?” I ask sarcastically. She smirks, “Did you think you could keep her history a secret Carter? Really?” she asks as her date – her brother - looks between us. He is grinning at me and looking Elizabeth u
Elizabeth POV I looked at my hand and could not believe what had happened. Blood was dripping off my claws. “I could not listen to anymore from that bitch,” Ashley, my wolf, says through our mind-link. I am stunned into silence, “You are back?” I ask her cautiously. “I am fighting to come back, Elizabeth. You needed me so I was able to help,” she says as she quiets in my mind. I smile as I look at myself. My wolf is fighting to come back. But that does not change what just happened. I wash my hands of the blood dripping off of them. Just as I am about to walk out of the washroom the door flies open, “What the hell did you do?” Carter exclaims to me. “What?” I ask as my smile falters. “Why did Margie just run out of here with blood streaming down her face?” he demands angrily. I look at him like he has lost his mind and say nothing. He looks at me, “What happened to your face?” he says as if he is finally seeing me. “She hit me, so I cla