Remiel’s POV “So, Levi found a woman he wants for longer than a night?” I turn to avoid her eyes, fluffing up her pillow and pulling her blanket around her. My heart picks up pace at the thought of the woman I’ve never met. Her scent was maddening the other day in Levi’s office. I haven’t been able to get her off my mind since I left. Levi’s weird behavior while I was there makes me all the more curious. He was trying to keep me from meeting this mystery woman as if he knew something I didn’t know. “Why the interest in Jamari Dad?” Jamari…what a beautiful name. My heart picks up speed as a picture of a woman with red hair flashes through my mind. Was that a vision? Could that be the face of the woman whose scent I smelled? Ruth eyes me suspiciously as she watches me carefully. Nothing gets by my sweet Ruthy. I let out a sigh, debating whether I want to tell my daughter about my secret obsession with a woman I have only smelled. “What’s going on Dad?” “When I was in Levi’s offi
Jamari’s POVToday is the day. The Blood Moon will be here tonight and the truth will be revealed. I stare at my reflection in the vanity mirror and sigh. Nerves are coursing through my body as fear grips me as I think about tonight.Memories from my eighteenth birthday flash through my mind as I try to fight off the feelings of not being good enough rising up within me. What if I go up on that stage in front of my family and my pack and once again nothing happens? I couldn’t live with more disappointment. And what about my parents? They have already had to suffer through the humiliation of me not having a wolf once, how will I face them if I put them through that a second time? It should have been me that was killed, not Samara. She was the Wolf Queen and a strong leader for our pack. ‘You sister was never the true Wolf Queen. It has always been you Jamari.’ My body tenses as my eyes flash around the room, looking for the voice that spoke. ‘Quit looking around the room like an idio
Ruth’s POV For the first time in my life I find myself fidgeting in my seat on Jamari’s bed. The bed dips beside me as Jamari sits down and places her hand on mine to quiet my nerves. I volunteered to come help Jamari get ready for the Blood Moon so that I could talk to her about mate bonds, but now that I am here I find myself at a loss for words. All of this is new to me. Aside from my father and Levi I have never cared about anyone before. Now I have Andrew and Jamari, but it is hard to pull myself from the cocoon I placed myself in all those years ago to protect myself from the pain of loss. Am I ready to expand my cocoon to fit in more people that could potentially leave me like my mother? Toughen up Ruth! You are second in command in the Demon Realm, not some stuttering teenager in love for the first time. Time to rip off the bandaid. I turn my head to meet Jamari’s eyes, deciding to dive off the deep end. “Can you tell me about mate bonds?” Surprise flits across Jamari’s
Kenji’s POV “Is everything ready for tonight?” I ask, not glancing up from the papers spread out across the Luna’s desk I have taken over. The sound of Beta Yuriko plopping herself in a seat in front of me pulls me from the report that currently has my attention. “What’s with you?” Yuriko looked like someone just killed her dog and she was formulating her revenge. Her eyes meet mine as she scowls at me. “He’s a fucking man!” She growls in disgust, her arms wrapping around her small chest. Yuriko was always smaller than the other wolves in our pack, but that didn’t stop her from beating her way to the top and into the position of my Beta. She is the fiercest warrior I have and I owe a lot to her. I stare at her in confusion to which she responds with an eye roll, letting out a huff of air. “My mate.” She grumbles. My eyes widen in surprise. Yuriko has found her mate, but why does she look so unhappy? Then her words from earlier register in my brain and I can’t stop the laughter f
Jamari’s POVI couldn’t stop the anxiety that washes over me as we step out into the courtyard. Memories from my eighteenth birthday flash in my mind causing me to pause at the entrance. I find myself stuck in my spot, staring out at everyone gathered around to witness my transformation. Or what I am hoping will be my transformation. I feel Levi grab my right hand and give it a light squeeze as reassurance that he is by my side. I grip his hand tighter, not wanting to lose the comfort his presence brings, as Kenji grabs my left hand in his. I glance down at our joined hands, taking a deep breath in to ready myself for what comes next. ‘You got this.’ Flits through my mind in the background as the familiar voice of my newly acquired wolf tries to calm my nerves. I lift my right foot and begin to descend the stairs, taking the plunge and walking towards the same stage that torments my dreams still. The closer my feet bring me to the stage the louder my heart thumps in my chest, nerve
Ruth's POVAfter leaving Jamari’s room I went in search of Andrew. Tonight is the Blood Moon and I have a good feeling that the moon will reveal that Andrew is my other half. I have already decided to accept him and Cody even if it turns out he isn’t destined for me, but I am still anxious to find out. Strong arms wrap around my waist from behind, my body relaxing into the familiar tingles that erupt everytime Andrew touches me. A content sigh leaves my lips as my arms wrap themselves around Andrew’s arms. “There you are gorgeous.” Andrew whispers in my ear, nipping my lobe with his teeth. My arousal spikes instantly as the scent fills the small hallway. “Careful little mate.” Cody growls in my ear, sending shivers down my spine. “There will be plenty of time for that later.”I turn in his arms, placing my hand on his chest. Lifting up on my toes my teeth nip at Andrews, well Cody’s, lips. “Looking forward to it Cody.” I whisper before dancing out of his arms and skipping down the h
Ruth’s POV“Where is he?” I struggle to keep my demoness side in check as she tries to emerge from my seething anger. How dare Levi just vanish like that! Typical demon reaction to run away when things get tough for them.So maybe some of my anger is bubbling up because of old wounds from when my mother abandoned me the first chance she got. That doesn’t matter right now! Levi fucked up and he deserves to feel my wrath, even if it is not all because of him.The two receptionists jumped from their seats the moment I burst out of Levi’s office, they now stand in front of me clutching their hands to their chests, fear wafting off of them in waves. My demoness sniffs the air in pleasure, licking her chops in my mind.‘Hungry Bitch, cool it before you cause them to have a heartache before they can answer my question.’ My demoness pouts, but pulls herself back from the forefront of my mind.I turn my attentin back to the useless women behind the receptionist desk. Maybe now Levi will allow
Kenji’s POVOnce Jamari noticed Levi’s absence she shoved out of my arms and dropped to the stage floor. Within seconds the sound of bones breaking fills the night as she begins her first shift into her wolf form. Gasps from the crowd echo all around us from the crowd, I tune them out to give my focus solely to Jamari. Most werewolf pups have years to train their bodies to prepare for this first shift, but Jamari only had two weeks, making her first shift harder than most. A howl of pain fills the night air as Jamari throws her head back in agony, fighting against her body that is trying to shift.Her howl breaks me from my trance. I rush to her side, keeping space in between us to allow her room to finish her shift. “Don’t fight against your wolf Jamari, you must work with her to allow her to break free.”Her frightened eyes meet mine and I can tell that she can’t hear a word I am saying. ‘We should have prepared her more for her first shift.’ Ren paces my mind, worried for our mate