My heart raced as he stood up from behind his imposing desk and began to saunter toward me, each step deliberate and confident. He wore a crisp white button-down shirt, several buttons undone at the collar, which gave him a relaxed yet polished air. His tailored black pants hugged him in all the right places—no blazer, no tie, just an effortless style that exuded both professionalism and allure. His jet-black hair appeared effortlessly tousled.He closed the distance between us, my throat tightened, and I swallowed hard. He smiled, a mix of mischief and confidence. The intensity of his gaze made it hard to think clearly.Slowly, he lifted his hands to rest just above my waist. As if he was testing my response to touch. The warmth of his hands sent a jolt of electricity through me. I wanted to turn away, to escape the pull of the moment, but my feet felt anchored to the ground, held in place by an invisible force."I'm sorry about last night, about what Asia said," he said softly. "W
The next morning was the day of the pack run, and Tate and Hayes were leading it. Everyone had shifted into their wolf form except for me. Tate pulled me aside as soon as I arrived, telling me not to shift. The advisory council was in the pack once again, and it seemed they weren't ready to reveal that I was a warrior wolf like my dad.Pack runs were usually the best part of living in a pack. It was mandatory for all youths to attend. I ran in my human form, and to my surprise, I saw Asia fall in line beside me."Good morning," she beamed, wearing a matching set of black sports shorts and a bra, the same brand I was wearing. "Morning," I replied. She went on to apologize for the comments she made the night before and expressed how bad she felt when I left. She even mentioned feeling guilty when the boys scolded her about her behavior. "It's okay," I murmured, not wanting to engage with her any longer. We fell into a quiet rhythm for a while until she started asking me questions abou
Luna Cynthia stood up from her chair and rushed to hug the woman who had just entered the dining room with a big smile. She had an attractive appearance with sharp features."Asia, I didn't know you were coming!" So, Asia was her name.“Surprise!”She smiled warmly and looked at Zylon. My mate remained rigid, his eyes void of emotion as he held her gaze. Suddenly, I felt protective of Zylon. I reached over the table and covered his hand with mine. That seemed to do the trick; his eyes immediately softened, and a slight smile appeared on his perfect, god-like face. Asia noticed my actions and furrowed her eyebrows in surprise before turning her attention to Hayes."Hello, nephews," she greeted, but no one answered her. The Luna cleared her throat, and the alpha twins both nodded at Asia rigidly.She turned her gaze to me. "Hi, and you are?""Rue," I replied.Luna Cynthia smiled sweetly. "That's Ruby Rue Rothwell, and you know her. She's mated to Hayes and Zylon," she explained. Recognit
Manon stood a few feet away from us, her eyes locked onto Jay, her lips and body trembling slightly. I glanced at Jay, was focused on Manon. It seemed he recognized her. He abruptly stood up, signaled for his friend to do the same, and turned on his heel, exiting the café through a different door. Manon looked like she might break down at any moment. I quickly rushed over to her and gently held her arm."Manon, is Jay your mate?" I asked. She drew her attention back to me and nodded slowly."That's his name?""Yes, Jason."I was confused. How did Jay know she was his mate? He had been avoiding her for the past week. Human mates were extremely rare, so we didn't know much about how it worked. I guided Manon to our booth, and her shoulders shook as she sobbed silently."He doesn't want me, does he?" her voice barely above a whisper.Beth and I exchanged glances, unsure how to comfort her. In that moment, we could only hug her. "I want to see him," she said.I pulled out my Blackberry a
Ruby RueI was furious when Begonia and Mary kissed my mates right in front of me. They didn't seem to understand that Hayes and Zylon didn't want the. Begonia even touched Hayes's dick, which sent me spiraling. I was filled with so much anger that I could feel myself shaking. My power surged within me, and I unleashed it without even realizing it. I sent Begonia flying across the yard. Ria later explained that it was telekinesis that sent her flying, and I could also manipulate the weather. I stormed away, wanting to take a walk to process what had happened, but my mates followed me. They were panicking and trying to convince me that they didn't care about those girls. I believed them, but I wanted them to sweat a little."Go out on a date with us," Hayes suggested. I furrowed my brow. " Date?"" Yes,""With both of you?" I looked between them. "Yes," Zylon nodded."Okay.""Friday," Hayes said.I nodded and turned away, my heart pounding in my ears. I walked toward the pack house
HayesI was fulfilling my duties as alpha to the pack, but I felt the weight of it all, especially since I didn't have a luna by my side, despite her presence in the pack. Last night had been enjoyable, but I wondered if that was merely because she was drunk. Ruby and Zylon were training in the field, and he mind-linked me to report that it was going well.I was lost in my thoughts when someone knocked on my office door. Tate entered, and Shane entered. "Another pack has been attacked in the east by rogues," Tate reported. I sighed. The rogue attacks had been becoming increasingly frequent. According to the advisory council, the rogues had a leader—a middle-aged alpha named Doe Aleksandr—who had been banished from a northern pack due to his crimes against the supernatural world. He had a dark heart and an insatiable thirst for power. Doe Aleksandr was determined to conquer all the packs for himself and was searching for a weapon, although no one knew what that weapon was. The advisor