The tension between Alex and Reece was palpable. Reece cleared his throat."Look Alex, I know this entire situation with Breeana and Ari is extremely delicate but I want us to put this behind us to serve this pack fully and dedicatedly."Reece tried not to cringe about how fake he sounded even though he actually wanted to iron out things between him and his childhood friend."Things aren't that easy, Alpha. You might have gotten your mate yesterday but my family took the hit for it. Breeana after being away from our parents for two years wasn't allowed to step foot into the house. And Ari? Ari was humiliated. She was hurt and she felt so betrayed that she tried to end her own life. How can I forgive you for that?"Alex looked like he was a footstep away from getting extremely mad and violent.Ari tried to kill herself? Reece had always felt she was too conscientious to try something like that. He felt a pang of guilt about the fact that he had been a contributing factor to that. If Br
Breeana looked at Reece. At her arm which he held. She was surprised to find out that she wanted to stay. She wasn't sure if it was because of the mate bond or because it was what she wanted.Reece was drunk. He wouldn't remember if she did. At least she didn't think so. And yet she wanted their first time if there was any, to be something to remember. Why was it so difficult to say no though? "Reece… I'm here. I'll be just outside the door."Her mating mark tingled as though mocking her. Since when had she been able to control herself when it came to the bond between them?He seemed to consider it. "But you won't leave. Even if I tell you to."Breeana's heart skipped a beat. Did he mean when he'd asked her to leave town he'd actually wanted her to stay?No, Breeana, he's drunk. He doesn't even know what he is saying."I won't. You wouldn't be able to make me do it even if you wanted to." Breeana smiled at him.That seemed to pacify him and he let her go.Breeana nearly ran out of the
Breeana still wasn't speaking to him. Reece looked over at her sleeping in the airplane chair.They were on the flight to Washington. After that kiss last night, Breeana had left the party feigning tiredness and giving her heartfelt congratulations to the couple.Reece had thirsted for a shot but remembering the look Breeana had given him when she had thrown out all his alcohol kept him on the wagon. So he'd also apologized for leaving early. Citing the trip as an excuse.When he entered the room, she was already under the duvet when he got in. He could tell she was still awake because of her breathing pattern but she closed her eyes so it was obvious she wasn't ready to speak with him yet.Reece left Alexander and Allen in charge of the pack in his stead. Alex was still unbearably formal with him and he secretly wondered if he'd lost his long-time friend forever.For the first time in years since his father passed away that he felt somewhat free. He would always worry about his pack
The arrangements for the ball were exquisite and tasteful but Reece couldn't take his eyes off his mate. She looked simply stunning. The deep blue gown brought out the blue in her eyes and the gown hugged her curves and flared out from the hips to the floor forming a small train. Her hair was pulled back into an elegant loose bun with little braids that framed her features.She held his arm as they walked, smiling at him as though he was the only man on this earth for her. Which he sort of was but that wasn't the point. The point was that she was pretending. She was still mad at him but he wouldn't have known by her smile.The other couples stood next to each other on the dance floor socialising and picking drinks off trays from waiters that passed by. A low orchestra played in the background and he could see Janine and Arthur playing hosts at the head table.Reece inhaled and braced himself for the onslaught of questions to come. Ariana had been a social butterfly that drew conversat
Breeana woke up refreshed and ready to face the world. After that rather cryptic statement from Rachel yesterday, she didn't know what to think.So she had decided to not think about it at all. She didn't tell Reece about it either. Mostly because she didn't know what to say or how to say it. If there was anything to say.The other couples had begun to leave for their various packs. Rachel and her mate were among the first to leave but due to some air turbulence, Reece and Breeana's flight was cancelled at the last minute. So they were unable to catch a flight back that day, they would leave the following day.In a spirit of spontaneity, Breeana decided to dedicate the day to exploring as much of Washington as she could before they left.The only problem was that Reece had decided to invite himself along."No, you can't follow me." Breeana said for the umpteenth time."And I will tell you again, Breeana. I am not asking. This is uncharted territory for you. If Alex finds out that I le
Breeana stood for a moment stunned into silence. Sarah Keyes stood in front of her wearing a loose top and free pants, her blond hair looking unkempt and wrapped up in a messy ponytail looking nothing like the girl she remembered."Let's get out of here." Sarah grabbed her hand and pulled her. Breeana's sense of preservation kicked in and they began to run through the forest.The outraged cries of their pursuers finding their slaughtered colleagues reached their ears and they increased their pace."We are running towards a destination, yes?" Sarah panted."The Blue Moon pack house is some meters away. If we are running in the right direction.""If?"Breeana would have laughed if her life hadn't just taken the most bizarre turn. Werewolf hunters were hunting down non-rogue wolves and Sarah freaking Keyes, who hated her guts, who was supposed to be thousands of leagues away on the south pole, had just saved her life. She had so many questions that could come when they weren't about to b
was easier said than done asking Sarah to come with them. She outright refused and Reece had to order her as the Alpha of her pack to not throw away her life for a fruitless endeavour."But I have to, for Damien. He would have done the same for me. Surely you understand, you would do the same for Breeana, wouldn't you? And you aren't even true mates."Reece nearly winced. If the girl didn't want to follow them, why were they forcing her hand? One look at Breeana's expression made him clear his throat. Right, she'd saved his mate's life. Because of her, he could be with Breeana today."Look, firstly, Breeana and I are true mates and I would do the same for her but I wouldn't want her to do the same for me while carrying our child and unable to shift to protect herself. I doubt Damien would want you to risk the life of your child to get revenge for him. There is no further discussion to be had. You will go with us and that is the end of the matter.""But…" Sarah looked towards Breeana f
"That is unthinkable. You can't just force the entire pack to have mandatory training every day. We have it once a month and they still don't turn up. Why do they need to when the pack warriors are here to protect them? Or do you think the warriors are subpar?" Elder Elvis raised a brow sounding thoroughly unconvinced."I am not doubting the prowess of our guards but with the current amount of insecurity we have, it is a valid concern. It'll just be for one hour daily. I don't want our people to be sitting ducks when this fight comes to us."The elder scoffed as though he had heard something extremely ridiculous. "Insecurity? With all due respect, Luna, perhaps you should pay more attention to the current status in the werewolf society. We are currently at the most peaceful and civilized that we have been in a really long time."Breeana's cheeks burned.This morning she had woken up inspired to do more for her pack, especially in the wake of that attack. If Sarah's words were the tr