The Alphas Broken Mate

IRISThe rain poured from the sky heavily, washing everything tangible away, my sanity included. My eyes stayed fixed on the headstone in front of me, my fingers tightening around the rose stem until the thorns bit into my skin. I barely registered the sting.Water soaked through my clothes, making everything slick but I barely felt it. The only thought I could muster was that my best friend was dead. Killed by a rogue.I was never going to hear her laugh, or complain about how hard it is being Luna of the Elderwood pack. My wolf howled inside, matching the grief that threatened to swallow me.I didn’t hear the footsteps until they stopped beside me. The rain ceased above my head, blocked by something solid. I didn’t need to turn to know who it was.“I miss her.” I forced out, my voice was hoarse from lack of use.Alpha Kade released a deep sigh, then his arm wrapped around my shoulder, firm enough to let me know that I wasn’t alone.“I know, Iris.” He murmured. “I do too. But you nee

IRISThe morning after Katrina’s funeral was worse than the day before. Camille had somehow convinced me to have breakfast with the rest of the pack, trying to get everything back to normal… but nothing was, not anymore.“Elder Rain would be furious if she catches you toying with her cooking like that.”I blinked down at my plate. My spoon hovered halfway to my mouth before I realized I hadn’t moved in a while. I set it down carefully, forcing my hands to stop shaking as I shifted in my seat.“I just don’t understand how everyone can act so…”“Normal?” Alpha Kade finished for me.I nodded weakly, already feeling my throat tightening. He sighed deeply. “We all loved Katrina.” He said quietly. “You and I more than most but the bitter truth is that we have to look toward the future.”My jaw tightened.“The pack doesn’t stop because we’re hurting, Iris. If we fall apart, then everything she’s fought to build falls with us.”My eyes stung, Alpha Kade’s eyes softened. He reached across th