Ciara's POV I collect my stuff and the new book before swiftly leaving the two love birds behind. I head out of the packhouse to where my bike is parked. To my surprise, I find Hazel standing next to my bike. She’s staring at her phone, scrolling through something that has her undivided attention. One of her stiletto toes is tapping annoyingly on the ground.“You need something Hazel?” I ask as I grab my helmet from the top of the bike seat.She jolts back to reality as she doesn’t hear me approach. “Oh, my goodness! You scared me!”“Well, that’s what happens when you miss training class 101 to get your nails done and miss the section on always pay attention to your surroundings…” I say and give a fake smile just to irritate her. Actually, I really shouldn’t talk… During that lesson, I slept through it at my desk because I was up all night trying to kill zombies on the gaming console with my brother.I start putting my stuff into the small bag I have attached to the back of my bike,
Ciara’s POVAfter the ride to my house, I park my bike in the garage and then make my way through the back door. “Anyone home?” I yell. “I’m in here…” My mom’s sweet voice calls out to me from the direction of the kitchen. I walk in and see my mom wiping down all the countertops and cleaning up after dinner. “How was your day?” She doesn’t look up at me.“OK.” I walk over and give her a quick squeeze as she leans her head against mine, continuing to scrub a small speck of what looks like sauce off her kitchen counter. “Where’s dad?” I ask. Mom continues to scrub the counter. If she isn’t careful, she may scrub a hole in the wood. “Oh, he just leave with Noah after we ate dinner. They had some Beta work to do this evening with some of the warriors. He will be here later.”“I see.” I am glad my dad wasn’t here. I was still pretty mad at him for siding with the Alpha. A small amount of betrayal lingered when I thought about my father.“I heard about the parties. I am sorry it didn’t wo
Ciara's POV “Are you spending the night?” I say once I return to my loft with a plate of mom’s homemade chocolate chip cookies.“Naw, I got to be up early to get to the University lab. My thesis professor said he may have found an anomaly in the werewolf DNA we have been testing.” About an hour away is the Wolf and Human University, which many high school graduates from the surrounding packs attend. Some of the professors and administration are werewolves to help keep the wolf students in check. That was one of the current Alpha King’s special projects. To have werewolves integrated into human universities so those who want a higher education can apply. I attended college classes online, and I graduated a few months ago with a Bachelor’s degree in Language Arts since Bachelor of Badass Warrior wasn’t available… But I don’t need a degree for that. I was born a badass… Once my warrior days are behind me, I’d like to work in the pack library with Patrick.“Sounds… Interesting?” I bit in
Alpha Mars’s POV‘This is fucking bullshit!’ I say to my wolf, Asher.I put all my energy into each punch and jab I throw as I work the punching bag to get out all my rage. Bang! Bang! Bang!Every part of my body is burning, and my knuckles are becoming raw with blisters from hitting the hard fabric of the bag, but I don’t care. My wolf has taken over and it’s better that I hit a bag than certain people. AKA the elder council and my parents.I have been away fighting rogues for months for the smaller packs under our protection just to return to my life signed away to some fucking marriage contract. No fucking way! This morning, I walked into the family dining room for breakfast, just happy to finally be back home. I see my mother and father sitting at the large formal table with my brother, Liam, and younger sister, Olivia, eating quietly. I take the seat next to Olivia and she pecks me on the cheek with a kiss grinning ear to ear.“Coffee as well.” I say to the Omega server as she p
Alpha Mars' POV I am brought back to the present when I hear the gym door slam.“Hey man! You are gonna break another bag if you keep assaulting it like that.” I hear my Beta, Hunter, walk up towards me and grab the opposite side of the bag to hold it steady for me.I continue pushing my muscles to the extreme with each punch without acknowledging him. With a final blow, the bag finally gives and bursts, spreading sand all over the gym floor. I let out a roar and punched the wall, leaving a couple of large holes in the concrete. My knuckles are bloody and broken, but I don’t care. I know I’ll heal within the hour, so I just stare down at the ground, seething.“And there goes another one…” Hunter chuckles. “Guess I gotta make a gym equipment order… Again.”I don’t say anything; my mind is jumbled with thoughts and anger that I don’t want to deal with right now. I have a kingdom and pack to run, not dealing with this bullshit.“So… chosen mate.” Hunter grabs the towel and bottled water
Alpha Mars' POV Hunter stands and does a quick back stretch, “Come on, big boy, let’s go start packing. It’s a long drive to the Crystal Lake Pack, and the King and Queen want us to be there before noon tomorrow.”Begrudgingly, I got up from the bench.“Is Theo and Antonia bringing their son?” Theo is my Gamma and another one of my best friends. Hunter scratches his chin, “That’s what Antonia told me, plus they are bringing their Omega babysitter since she is now 18. They hope she can find her mate among the unmated wolves. She will watch little Theo while they perform their duties as Gammas for you. Apparently, the babysitter is pretty fucking stoked about going.”I nod my head. “That probably means, they will have to make more stops. Let’s keep that in mind while we travel.”“Are we taking the bikes?” Hunter pipes up as we walk out of the training center towards the family mansion and packhouse.“Yeah, tell a couple of Omegas to put them on the trailer. I heard Crystal Lake has som
Alpha Mars' POV After my shower, I dress in a pair of dark blue jeans and a plain charcoal gray V-neck that grips around my firm biceps and loosely covers my abs. My full-sleeve tattoos and neck tattoos are on display. I add my thick white gold chains to my neck and a leather cuff bracelet and my Rolex to my wrists. I pull my shoulder-length long blonde hair back into a ponytail, exposing the shaved sides of my head along with the rose tattoo I have behind my left ear. Slip into my biker boots, then head towards the second floor.The second floor is for our employees during the work week for the many businesses we are involved in; conference rooms and the royal family’s offices are here as well. I tap lightly on the Luna study’s door, and I hear my mother’s silky sweet voice call out to me, “You may enter.”She is sitting with her female Beta and Gamma on the tan upholstery loveseat and sofa set nestled in front of the unlit fireplace. Each of them drinking tea and quietly discussing
Alpha Mars' POV After my meeting with my mother, I returned to my suite so I could finish packing for the long trip to the Crystal Lake Pack. As I open the door, a mutter of different conversations great me. “Yo! Boss.” Gregory’s deep voice greets me from the large couch, with several pairs of eyes turn to look my way. Hunter, Gregory, Artemis, and Theo are relaxing in the lounge of my private suite, discussing the plans for the next few weeks.“What are you doing, perv?” I look at Gregory. He’s lounging across the couch with his head on Artemis’ lap. She’s slowly stroking his sandy blonde beach-blown hair as she talks with her twin brother, Hunter. Gregory’s blue eyes glued to the underside of her breasts. He has no chance of getting with Artemis; she treats him like she does her brother. With a smirk, Gregory’s deep blue eyes shine with mischief. “Enjoying the view.” he says as he continues to stare at the perky breasts above his head.He’s definitely the charmer of all my friend