LOGINShe was getting upset, and he truly didn’t know what to do. His wolf was pacing, ready to claim her, to bite her, and make her belong to him.“I care about you, Maya. Fuck, I’m in love with you, but there is shit you don’t know. Shit I’ve not told you about, and I can’t.”Letting her go, Zion ran fingers through his hair, trying to bring some control to his chaotic world. His wolf demanded release, and Zion was so desperate to claim her that he couldn’t keep control of himself. He didn’t know what to do, and so he panicked.“Run,” he said, yelling the word so that she’d be afraid enough to run.“No. I’m not running away from you.”“Damn, Maya, I’m dangerous. Run!”He bent over as his wolf pounced at him. The thin thread of control he held snapped. When he looked back at Maya, his eyes were different. He was starting to change, and no matter what he did, he couldn’t stop it.“Zion? What’s going on? What’s happening?” She wasn’t running away, but he scented her fear. All of his senses w
Christmas passed without much commotion. Zion found it incredibly hard to stay away from her for the entire day. He spent as much time with her as possible, but there was no way for him to invade her family on the big day. His own pack had a special gathering, taking a run before all of them sat down to a large meal that they shared within the street. The only people who lived on the street near the forest were packed. No one stopped by to talk to any of them.When night fell he spent the night in her bed. Since Maya had fallen ill, he’d not slept in his own bed. The only bed he wanted to be inside was Maya’s. His wolf couldn’t handle not having her in his arms. His parents had to guard him when he did turn as his wolf wanted to go hunting.He wanted to claim Maya. That need to have, to possess was only getting stronger as the time passed. They spent New Year at his folks’ home as hers were working. He didn’t mind them working. Zion got to spend a lot more time with her.The best mome
Being escorted from one class to another was an entirely new experience for Maya. She wasn’t used to having anyone care enough that she got from one part of school to another. What she hated was the astonished looks from their peers. There was no way she could call them her friends. Not one person was convinced about her and Zion being together. In truth, she didn’t really believe it herself.Cheryl stopped behind her when the bell for the lunch break went off.“You don’t think he’s really dating you, do you?”She ignored Cheryl as she gathered up her books. Packing them away in her bag, she waited until the last possible moment before she had to look at Cheryl.“You do? That is so fucking sad. You’re fat and ugly. Zion would never fall for anyone like you.”Putting her bag on her shoulder, she started toward the door.“I’m talking to you, bitch.”Cheryl gripped her arm and shoved her forcefully. Hitting the table, Maya crashed to the floor.Pain slammed through her and shocked as Zio
Monday morning Zion was waiting outside of Maya’s home ready to take her to school. When he woke up he spent an hour simply watching her sleep. He loved having Maya in his arms. She was so beautiful, open, loving, caring, and he never wanted to let her go. His parents knew where he went at night, and neither one had a problem with him spending time with his mate.He was in love with her. Accepting his feelings with regards to her had settled his wolf. There was no worry of his wolf slamming out and hurting Maya, which scared him more.Maya ran down the steps of her house toward him, smiling as she opened the door.“Morning. I didn’t mind going to school and meeting up with you there.”Today he was going to show everyone who she belonged to. He wasn’t going to keep their relationship a secret. Over the last few months he’d heard the doubts from everyone around them. They thought he had a joke or a prank in the works that would hurt her. He hated the vultures for thinking the worst, but
Her heart began to race once again. “I like you being with me as well.”“I won’t get you into trouble, but do you mind if I stay with you again tonight?” he asked.“What about your parents? Don’t they worry?”Zion smiled. “I’ve got my bedroom covered.”“What does that mean?”“It means they understand I need my own space.” He got to his feet, stepping toward her. Zion placed his hands on either side of her head. “I promise you, Maya, you’re safe with me. I won’t do anything to hurt you.”She didn’t want him to leave.Mate.Something was changing inside her when it came to Zion. She accepted him and wanted to forget about what happened in their past. He hadn’t bullied her since they returned to school.“I’m going to get showered.” She moved past the door, sliding underneath his arm to grab her pajamas.“I’ll be here.”Escaping to the bathroom, Maya closed the door. Staring at her reflection, she blew out some air pushing her hair off her face.“It’s okay, Maya. It’s just a boy in your r
“No, you don’t.” Unlike the girls he’d been with, Maya was not easily talkative. He didn’t know if he liked her silences. There was no way for him to know what she was thinking or what about. If it wasn’t for the different smells that came from her, he wouldn’t have an insight. In the car, he’d glared at Jack and his friend knew he had overstepped the line with his comments. “I don’t like how you doubt me.I know I’ve not given you any reason to believe me when I tell you that this is not a joke. I know I’ve got to prove to you that I’m with you with this, all the way.” He passed her a flask of hot chocolate. “Don’t worry. I can wait for you to trust me.”“Thank you.”He watched her sip at her drink. She really was the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. Zion leaned back on his hands staring up at the clear blue sky. It was cold, and it would be colder still.“This is nice.” She leaned her head against him, and joy suffused him.Wrapping his arm around her shoulders, he pulled her cl
Once they saw each other, they knew what their future would hold.” Thinking about her parents made her ache deep in her heart. She wouldn’t see the love blooming between them again.“It was the same for my folks,” he said, rubbing circles up and down her back.Zion took his time making her melt wit
“Can you tell me his name? I can make him pay for everything, Maya. I promise you.”She shook her head. “I can’t do it. I’m so sorry.”Maya pulled away from him and took off. She heard him following her, but she needed to get away and start life once again. Maya needed to put Chain behind her.“May
He ignored the shouting behind him, heading toward the kitchen.Several pack members asked him about their new arrival. To each person he gave a new update, being calm with each of them. Pouring out two bowlfuls of soup, he crumbled some bread into each and then headed back up to the bedroom where
The snowball fight was carrying on. Grabbing her hand, he led her away from the main fight. He pressed her against the side of the house, staring into her eyes.“I don’t want you to leave,” he said.“The fight, the kids, Zion, we can talk about this another time.”She tried to pull away from him, b







