Sally POVThe abandoned hunter’s cabin felt like a blessing in the cold fall weather. Every night we slept huddled together to stay warm, but it was very few nights that we actually slept with a roof over our heads. I tried to save as much of Luke’s money as I could, hoping that it would be enough to settle down somewhere.The cabin was located on a hill outside the city. We had been traveling for almost three weeks to get here. In the city was a huge science center named Caroville Science Park. My dream was to try to get a job there and we could build a life here the human way. Elijah had rarely left his pack territory, so he was just happy to go wherever I wanted. I noticed that even if we were constantly traveling, rarely had any place to stay and usually had to ration our food, Elijah started to warm up. I could tell that despite the harsh conditions we were living under, he looked healthier for every day that passed.But when darkness fell, I also noticed his nightmares. How his
Sally POVMy lungs were burning and my heart pounded in my chest when we raced down the street. My eyes darted around trying to find a way for us to hide. There was no way we could outrun him forever. Two starving Rogues against a strong Beta. I didn't like our odds. We turned right and ran along another street, still zigzagging between people on the sidewalk. Cars honked at us when we crossed a street. I glanced over my shoulder and saw Beta Rafe running behind us. My heart sank when I realized that he was catching up. Elijah pulled me into an alley and entered the parking lot of a mall. We ran in between the cars and I caught a glimpse of something in the corner of my eye. I turned my head and saw two people running along the edge of the parking lot. They were trying to cut us off. I opened my mouth to warn Elijah, but he came to a halt and pulled me to himself. Two people were running in front of us and I realized that we were surrounded. “I won’t let them hurt you.” Elijah w
Sally POVDuring the trip back to Blue Eclipse Pack, I started to get nervous. I was excited to see George again, but I was still a blacklisted Rogue. What if the other pack members didn't like me?Then there was the whole part where the Blue Eclipse Pack shared a border with the Midnight Pack. Somehow it felt like we had been running from weeks only to end up where we started. The thought of the Midnight Pack being only a few miles away made my stomach churn.I fidgeted with the hem of my hoodie when the car came to a stop in front of the packhouse and I saw a few people standing on the front door steps. The packhouse was a large wooden house with three stories. The wooden panel was painted in a forest green color with white edges. It looked really welcoming and really different from any packhouse I had ever seen before. Red Ridge had a pale white mansion as a packhouse while the Midnight Pack had built their packhouse with dark stones, making the place terrifying and hostile. We
Sally POVAlex appeared from a room on the left and came running towards me. “Sally!” He squealed. He pulled me into a hug. I quickly hugged him back. “It’s good to see you, Alex.” I laughed. Alex released me from the hug and beamed at me. “George said that you found your mate. Congratulations!” He sang. I really like this side of Alex. Last time I met him we were planning their escape from the pack and Alex had been worried and serious. The whole situation had taken a toll on him. It made me happy to see Alex so carefree now in their new pack.“Yes. This is Elijah, my mate.”Alex gave Elijah a once over. “Moon Goddess really gave you quite the gift.” He smirked.I glanced at Elijah and saw red scattered on his cheeks. Was he blushing?That amused me more than it should have. Elijah was the cheeky one of us. During the past few weeks, he had been teasing me a lot and made me both laugh and blush several times. George put his arm around Alex and chuckled. “Come on, Love. Let
Sally POVWe made our way to the Alpha wing of the packhouse. For the first time in months, I had a good night’s sleep. I woke up in Elijah’s arms, feeling a sense of peace wash over me when I listened to him snoring softly. I smiled to myself as we arrived in the dining room. Alpha Jordan was seated at the head of the table. Luna Roberta on his right side. Avery, Gamma Barry and Head warrior Joe were also sitting at the table, chatting happily amongst themselves. “Welcome.” Alpha Jordan greeted us happily. “Have a seat and help yourselves.”We joined them at the table and started to serve ourselves breakfast. “Thank you for having us, Alpha.” Elijah mumbled. “I’m really happy that you are here. If you want to become members of my pack, then there are some things we need to discuss, and this is a perfect time to do so. I don’t want you to feel like you’re being interrogated or something.” Alpha Jordan laughed. “In the Blue Eclipse pack, everyone matters. We have different ranking
Sally POVSitting in the car with Avery made me a little uncomfortable. Not because Avery wasn’t nice, but because it’s been months since I had a normal conversation with anyone but Elijah and it felt like I forgot how to do it.Avery seemed unaware of my awkwardness. She was happy and cheerful and suggested several stores that had the best clothes.“How come you don’t dislike me? I’m a Rogue after all.” I blurted.Oh boy.Did I say that out loud?Avery chuckled.“I was once a Rogue too. I know what it’s like to start over with nothing but your own two hands. After Carly died, I decided to leave the pack with Jordan. It was a big decision, but I couldn’t wake up every morning in the house I lived in when the people that killed my sister lived there with me.”She sighed and turned left at a traffic light.“The first year as Rogues was really hard, but slowly we found other Rogue wolves living alone because they were different. We created our own pack, worked together and eventually peo
Elijah POVI ran through the woods as fast as my legs could carry me.My mind was reeling to the point where it felt like my brain could just randomly explode. The things that Joe and Barry told me made sense to me, but at the same time they didn’t. Why would my father push me to the point where I was weakened? All he wanted was to make me a strong Gamma. Or did he do it on purpose? Why didn’t I stand up against him when he pushed me too far? Maybe I was too weak after all. If I was too weak to stand up for myself, how could I be strong enough to fight for this pack? To fight for Sally? Endless questions with no answers swirled in my mind like a whirlwind until I felt my chest closing. I tripped over a root and curled up by a tree. I wasn’t not strong enough to fight him.I was weak.Pathetic.I didn’t deserve to be a member of this pack.I didn’t deserve to be Sally’s mate.I was nothing.The pain became unbearable and I staggered to my feet. A few yards in front of me, I spotted
Sally POVI decided to take the lead on this. When I saw Elijah in pain like that, I felt a need to make him feel better.For once, I wanted to go along with the mate bond and listen to my instincts. We were not in danger anymore. What were we waiting for? If I said I wasn’t nervous, I would be lying. The closest I had ever come to having sex was when Alpha Richard forced his hand in my pants. Fortunately, thanks to Elijah, he never got the opportunity to get further than that.When we arrived in our bedroom, my heart raced in anticipation and I turned around to look at Elijah. I felt nervous, but when my lips met his, everything melted away.His hands started to roam my body, leaving goosebumps in their trail. I snaked my hands under his damp shirt and slowly caressed his chest and abs. Elijah hissed at the contact and pulled away from the kiss. His eyes were a storm of love and lust.He lightly tugged at the hem of my shirt.“I want you.” He whispered huskily and warmth pooled be