Hayes' POVI scoffed. I should have let the rogue live. No fucking way. I didn't show mercy to enemies. My brother was gracious enough to give them a chance to leave the territory, but they decided to get cocky and lust after my woman. If I had let him live, that rogue would have started running his mouth about my mate. Ruby had once used her shielding abilities to protect everyone there. I couldn't risk that. She could hate me or call me a murderer, but at least she'd be safe."She didn't mean that," Zylon said, handing me a glass of bourbon—the only thing we shared in common, aside from Ruby. I gulped it down. "I don't care," I replied. I cared very much about what my mate thought of me, but I wouldn't admit that to my brother and friends. I wasn't wired that way. The door opened, and Shane and Tate walked in, their faces stern. They were in Beta and gamma mode."How did they get into the territory?" I asked."Blind spots. They used backgrounds," Tate replied. I had been concerned
"Ruby," Zylon called his voice a warning. My heart pounded in my chest at the memory of throwing myself on him two nights ago while I was drunk. I took the chance to get a good look at him. He wore a black dress shirt and pants that were slightly oversized, but he looked so elegant. His skin almost sparklingly pale."Didn't you hear the announcements last night?" Tate sounded exhausted. I tore my attention from Zylon and turned to him. "We did, but we thought it would be done by now," Beth shrugged, her chest rising. My brother quickly turned his eyes away from her chest. Her bra could barely contain her ample breasts. I felt a twinge of jealousy, but there was nothing I would change about myself. "We told everyone to stay within pack territory," Shane said, briefly glancing at Joe and Ael. "We are within pack territory, Gamma," I replied."Get out of the water and go home," Hayes demanded, anger radiating off him. His tone annoyed me. Ael and Joe walked out and stood to the side a
Vincent sat on my right, and Meyer sat on my left. I scrutinized Vincent. He had a bruise under his right eye. I was surprised he left home looking like that, considering how much he loved to present himself as perfect."What, Rue?" I tilted my chin toward the girl who had just entered a small red car. "Cousin." he answered. "What's your 'cousin's' name?" "Why do you want to know? Do you like her?" he winked."What happened to your face?" "Your brother happened," he replied with a grimace. "Tate?" "How many brothers do you have?" Meyer scoffed, and I hissed at him, sending him retreating. Ria's giggle echoed in my mind."Why did Tate hit you?" I turned my attention back to Vincent. "He's a jerk." "My brother is not a jerk. You are!" I defended him."Beth and I had a misunderstanding, and he took it the wrong way and attacked me," he explained. It couldn't have just been a misunderstanding if Tate had attacked him. I attempted to stand up, but Meyer grabbed my wrist and then qu
Back at home, I entered the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water, placing it on the counter. I focused on it, trying to move it with my mind, but it stayed put. Did I accidentally push the alarm earlier this morning? I sighed in exasperation. 'What do you think happened' I asked Ria.'I can feel another magical talent trying to emerge within me, but I can't grasp it. Let it be for now. It will resurface when it’s ready,' she replied.I went to my room to take a shower and relax, but I couldn't relax. I called Beth, but she didn’t answer, so I texted her instead. I grabbed my wallet and left the house, but luck wasn’t on my side. I spotted Cindy about to open the door to the room next to mine—Tate's room.“Rue,” she forced a smile.“Yes,” I returned a forced smile.“Where’s your brother? He didn’t come home last night and isn’t answering my phone calls,” she said, her brow furrowing.“I don’t know,” I shrugged, struggling to remember how I got home the previous night if Tate didn't b
Hayes' POVThe first time I felt the mate pull towards Ruby was when I turned sixteen, but she was too young, so I tried to ignore it. I felt it whenever she was close to me, which was often. She was my best friend's little sister, and we attended the same events. I started teasing her about her appearance—her braces, her glasses, her hair, her acne—whatever I could think of, just so she would dislike me or run away from me. I repeatedly told myself she couldn’t be my mate whenever I saw her.She was weak and unable to defend herself. I needed a strong Luna by my side, especially since I knew how dangerous it could be to be the Luna of the pack. Enemies often targeted the Luna to weaken the alpha. However, my wolf, Ace, would purr whenever he saw her and curse at me whenever I was mean to her. On her sixteenth birthday, I confirmed my suspicions: Ruby was our mate. Sharing a woman with my brother wasn’t something we liked. Despite being twins, Zylon and I didn’t share anything, especi
I woke up feeling drowsy the next day, and my body ached. Why did I drink so much? I didn't even remember how I came home. Tate probably carried me. The alarm sounded again. I stifled a scream, and I hear a bang. I sat up to check what that was. It's the alarm clock. It has fallen to the ground. How did that happen? I didn't even touch it! I'm still looking at it when I receive mind link. ' You better come for training,' Hayes. Oh shit! I'm training with Hayes today and it's a one-on-one session. Hayes! My eyes widen when I remember we kissed last night, and I liked it! What was I thinking? I should have pushed him away or slapped him, but I was too stunned to react. ' And don't be late,' he adds. I groaned and lay back on the bed, cursing internally. Finally, I got up and put on my matching leggings, sports bra, and sneakers. I jogged to the training center and skidded to a halt when I noticed at least twenty new faces training in the field. They were all tall and handsome—shirtles