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As soon as I recover from Emlyn’s rejection or recover enough to be able to function, I contact the council. I let them know what happened and ask them for any information that they can come up with. Not long after that, I get a call from Emerson. “Don’t show your face on my pack lands, Alpha Richard.” “She’s carrying my son, Emerson.” “She’s also carrying the proof of the mate bond that you cheated on. So, unless you want my father to kill you, or me to wage war against your pack, I suggest you stay away.” “You can’t keep me from her forever.” I say, my heart aching. “That is up to her. You lost the right to have any say in her life.” “Emerson…” I say just as the phone goes dead. “Richie.” That scent of patchouli fills my nose. I don’t have the time or the energy for Gwen right now. “What do you want, Gwen?” I ask her. “I….” I hear her sniffle. I really don’t have time for this. And now that I’m confused about what’s going on with the mate bond, I have less tolerance for her
It’s been a month since I came to Safe Haven. Emerson reinstated me in his pack before I left the hospital. It helped to feel like part of a pack again. Cayd basically moved into our packhouse. He is so angry at Richie that he has decided not to live in Shadow Falls. He hasn’t rejected Richie as his Alpha, but he’s unwilling to live close to him. Leana apparently went to live at the council after telling Richie how disappointed she is in him. Only Xander has remained by his side, trying to help him fix things in his pack. I even heard that Uncle Liam threated to challenge him and take the pack from him. However, the problem isn’t Richie, it’s his mate, Gwen. Almost every day, his pack members come to our pack lands asking for refuge, a new pack and a new start. Every one of the sprites and their mates have moved here. But they aren’t the only ones. Several omegas and their mates have moved here as well. Emerson has taken every one of them into his pack. All of them were happy to see
“What do you suggest, Xander? I’m all ears?” Things have gone from bad to worse. My pack is falling apart, and I can’t focus. Ever since Emlyn rejected me and left, I can’t get my head on straight. “Get her out of the acting Luna role.” He says. “She’s making everything worse. The pack hates her. And why don’t you see what is happening? Everyone else sees it. It’s like you not being able to smell your son. How is that even possible?” My son. I turn and look at the picture I received from Emlyn a couple days ago. My beautiful boy. It was wrapped in a letter. All it had were lines from a song. I know because I looked it up. The Woman Makes the Man. I used to be a hero, and a lover She brought out the best in me But now I’m just lonesome, with a broken heart Not the man I used to be It took losing her, for me to finally understand That the woman really makes the man I felt like Emlyn looked into my heart and wrote the lines of my life. Everything has fallen apart without her. My
When Cayd and I set out to Araphyra, we detour to the council. Richie had told me that they needed my statement about Alpha Samuel but with everything going on, I hadn’t had a chance to come see them. When I do, they indicate that my statement matches Richie’s, as I expected. I stand to leave when one of the older council members stops me. “Guardian Emlyn, may we speak with you on another matter?” “Of course.” I say, sitting back down. “We understand that there have been some problems between you and Alpha Richard of Shadow Falls pack.” “Yes, that is correct.” I’m not surprised that they know this. Mom and Leana had said they were going to see if the council elders had any answers. Since I never heard back, I assumed the answer was no. “We have reached out to King Ailduin. He did not have any knowledge of something like this happening in the past.” I nod, I’m not surprised. No one seems to know why or how this situation is occurring. “Guardian Emlyn, what is your impression of Lu
When I raced to Safe Haven pack, I didn’t stop to think that Emerson had told me I was persona non grata. I was reminded instantly when the border patrols surrounded me and let up the howl of an intruder. I shifted so I could speak to them. “It’s me, Alpha Richard. I’m here to speak to Alpha Emerson and Emlyn.” A dark wolf that looks familiar shifts as well and Clint is standing in front of me. “Clint? What are you doing here running patrols for Safe Haven?” I ask, momentarily distracted by his presence. “I’m Beta of Safe Haven now, Alpha Richard.” “Call me Rich, Clint, like you always have. And congratulations. I didn’t realize it had become official.” “Yes, about a month ago.” I realize that I wasn’t invited. My pack and I weren’t invited to a Beta ceremony involving two of my friends, Emerson and Clint. I shouldn’t be surprised, but I am, and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t sting. I’m sure Emlyn attended and Cayd too, most likely. “I need to speak to Emerson.” I watch as hi
Cayd and I drive up the longest driveway I’ve ever seen, but the time flies. As soon as we passed the gate, the glamour around the area disappeared and the beautiful fae lands presented themselves in front of us. “Oh, wow.” I say, leaning forward, trying to take it all in. Everything is in bright, vivid colors. The grounds are in full bloom. “It looks…” Cayd says, sounding as amazed as I feel. “Magical!” I finish for him. “Yeah, it’s like every fairy tale land come to life.” He says, reverently. “Wow, Lily’s going to be Queen here one day?” I ask. Talk about intimidating! “Lucky girl!” I laugh. “You never know, Cayd, maybe you’ll find your mate here and you can come live here too.” When we turn a corner in the road and see the magnificent glass castle in front of us, we are both struck speechless. I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in my life. “How can something so incredible, look so delicate?” I ask in amazement. “I have no idea. I mean, the sprites are cool, but this….t
I scheduled the meeting with Gwen’s father and Alpha three days after confronting Gwen. I informed Emerson and he told me that Uncle Eli would be joining him as well. I asked Xander and Leana to sit in with us. When Alpha Carter and Beta Trevor arrive, everyone is already in my office. I have Jackson show them into the office and I offer them a drink. “I’m hoping that this is a notification that you are finally going to be making my daughter your official Luna, Alpha Richard.” Beta Trevor says to me. His Alpha is watching me. Protocol would be that I would have Gwen in the room if I were going to tell her father that I’m claiming her as my Luna. “What is this about, Alpha Richard?” Alpha Carter asks. He took in the room when he walked in. He recognized Uncle Eli as the recent Alpha and Emerson as the current Alpha of Safe Haven pack. I fold my hands, watching Beta Trevor. I asked Xander to watch the Alpha. “It has come to my attention, Beta Trevor, that your daughter engaged the s
There is something peaceful about Araphyra. It soothes my soul and my mind being here. My first night, I slept better than I have in months. Since my birthday, really. I used to sleep great next to Richie, well, when we’d finally get around to sleeping. I’m lying in bed, thinking about Richie. I rub my stomach, feeling my little guy move around. “I’m sorry your father isn’t here to watch you grow. I know he wants to be a part of your life, little guy. It’s just not the right time for him or me. But we had some really good times and one of those was when we made you. And I can’t wait to meet you.” I finally get up and get ready for the day. I need to take care of business here so I can get home. I need to start planning a life for me and my son. I should contact Cohen and see if he still needs an acting Luna. I think I’m pretty good at the job. When I get to the dining room where we met for lunch yesterday, I see my friend. “LILY!” I rush to her and hug her. “Oh my goddess, Emlyn!