FAZER LOGIN~Lindsey~It’s two hours until the ball, and Brady still isn’t home. I ask for updates after I complete an item on my checklist, receiving similar answers. “He will be back soon.”“Do we at least know where he’s at?” I place my hands on my hips, irritated at the answer I’ve heard several times already today. “Yes. Last I heard they were crossing the rogue territory near White Fang. I shake my head to make it make sense. That’s on the other side of White Fang. “Why is he so far? Riverbend and White Fang could have sent warriors instead.” “Riverbend did. White Fang couldn’t. Alpha Jagger is here with Princess, or I should say Luna, Lucy, and the king has commanded he stay out of all of his father’s dealings. Especially now that he will be his son in law.” “Well at least that went well.” I mumble. Jagger and Lucy came barreling down the stairway this morning, grinning ear to ear that her father approved of her engagement to Jagger. I’m happy for them, but I want Brady home with m
~Lindsey~ I wake up the next morning, slightly hungover but not miserable. Nothing a cup of coffee and a good breakfast won’t cure. The ball is tonight, so I’ll need to approve and check all the last minute tasks. I stumble to the gamma kitchen, a bit sore from my escapade with Brady after the party. “Good morning sunshine. Ready to take on the day?” Grant grins over his cup of coffee. He barely drank last night. My friends, unfortunately, forgot I don’t have a wolf yet to help me digest alcohol. Grant tried to warn me, but I was determined to keep up with the rest. “I’m actually ok. Just a little headache. I’m going to get some coffee and eat then I’m heading down. I’m assuming you’re my right hand guy today?” He nods to confirm. “Great. I’ll be ready to go in thirty minutes.” “But you are still in pajamas.” He observes over his cup. “Don’t you need to get all fancy and stuff? How are you going to do all that in thirty minutes?” I grin. “I have my ways. Mindlink the
~Brady~ Colton is equally invested now. He pulls up a chair next to me and has a seat. He places his forearms on his thighs and leans forward. I just shake my head at him before turning my head back to the show. “Joie, I can’t. I won’t. I’m not having you hurt me again and again. I’ve dealt with that my entire life. I couldn’t control it then, but I can now. I’m not-“ Joie covers his mouth with her hand. “I, Johanna Martinez, accept you, Logan Black, as my mate.” “What the fuck?” Colton says beside me. I hit him in the stomach to shut him up. He coughs on response. What a baby. “Joie you can’t-“ “I just did. I say I want you. Now reject me, or accept me. You can’t tiptoe around it anymore.” Logan shakes his head. “You don’t want me. You-“ Joie cups his face in her hands and kisses him, long and passionately. Logan looks dazed when she breaks the kiss as if he’s in a trance. He shakes his head softly to bring himself back down to earth. “Tell me, Logan. Does th
~Brady~ I see Joie head over, but Logan is too busy sulking to notice. “Hey I’ll be right back. I need to take care of something real quick.” He nods acknowledging that he heard me. I feel bad leaving him in this state, but I hope Joie is about to make it better. I walk a short distance away where Colton is standing. “Everything good?” He asks. I sigh. “Hopefully it will be soon.” I focus my hearing on Joie and Logan’s conversation. I don’t know if I have ever been so invested in a relationship that isn’t mine, though I’d never admit it out loud. I blame Lindsey. “Hey,” Joie nervously approaches Logan. He slowly looks up at her. “Come to gloat?” “More like beg for forgiveness. I was frustrated earlier when you made a move. Well, more like nervous. I took out my feelings on you, and that wasn’t ok.” “I don’t want your apology. You can save it for your future alpha.” Logan stands and starts to walk away, his pride wounded and his heart broken. “Logan!” She grabs his
~Lindsey~ “Lindsey! I’ve been looking for you.” I recognize that voice and turn to see Lucy walking towards me with a champagne glass in hand. My eyes widen a bit. What could she possibly want from me? “Yes, your highness? How can I help you?” I heard her tsk. “First off, cut the pleasantries. I told you earlier. You are to call me Lucy if I am to call you Lindsey.” Her smile brightens the room. Others who are eavesdropping gasp at her demand. Such familiarity with royalty is almost unheard of. I hear the whispers start. “Did she just tell the future luna to call her by her given name?” “How close are they?” “How does the future luna know the princess?” “I heard they were friends.” “I heard they are related. That’s why Brady chose her as his mate.” “I wonder if she caused trouble for the king, too.” I take a deep breath in, hearing skepticism and criticism and a little curiosity and intrigue. “As you wish. What can I help you with?” “I need a moment
~Brady~Dad announces Lucy to the pack and says some stuff about it being an honor that she’s here. Lucy thanks the pack for their hospitality before reading off of a sealed document written by the king. Apparently the king decided to grant Dad several gifts and honors. When Lucy mentions a new gift, one of her warriors displays it for the pack to see. It feels almost like an ancient tradition or something. Lucy wraps up her presentation by thanking the Black Forest leadership and mentioning something about us being loyal assets to the kingdom. It’s all nice and everything, but at the end of the day it’s just a bunch of words. Everything will be back to normal in a week. “Wow. That’s incredibly generous! I know everyone worked hard, but some of these gifts are lavish.” Lindsey praises beside me. “Huh? What do you mean?”She looks at me as if I’ve lost my mind. “Brady some of these gifts are worth a small fortune. Were you paying attention at all?”“No,” Knight snickers in my head.
~Brady~So much for alpha duties being over. While Dad reviews what happened in the pack during his absence, I’m left playing the host to Hunter. As the new beta of the White Fang pack, I have to accommodate him during his stay. He’s supposed to be crossing over shortly and will be escorted direct
~Lindsey~ I hear a knock on the door and hear Dad go to answer. “Morning Brady! Come on in.” He says warmly. I smile quietly to myself, pleased that my dad and Brady get along so well. “Thanks John. Busy day ahead?” I ask. “Yeah. Got a surgery scheduled this morning. Nothing major. Some ome
~Lindsey~ After breakfast, Dad and I prepared to head out to buy some essentials. I open the door and almost run into an enormous man. I gasp and take two steps back, almost falling into my dad. “Lin, it’s ok! This is Mr. Matt. He’s here to make sure we’re safe. I’m sorry. I completely forgot t
~Brady~ My alarm goes off at 6, but I didn’t sleep at all; too much was on my mind. I go downstairs to the kitchen to grab coffee and a granola bar before I begin my walk to the gym. I mind link Colton and Grant, my future beta and gamma. “We have some things to discuss today. Plan on a run to







