“Uhhh....dumb phone.” Samantha grumbled as she stretched. “You feel asleep too?” She smirked as she slowly got up. “Ugh we got to get ready for dinner now.”
“Oh, yeah.” I said as I stood up and stretched. “What about after?” I asked as I turned off the TV, the show forgotten as we would have to start over again anyway. Samantha folded the blanket back up as her phone started to chirp.
“I have some meetings. Violet has gotten meetings set up with all the wolves who will be transferring in or out of the pack along with the corresponding alphas. Each meeting is allotted about 20 minutes and we will get started tonight. It’s important to get started quickly so we can be finished quickly.”
I nodded, not looking forward to more work but I understood this was an important task to be completed. “How many meetings are we looking at?”
“Oh, my Goddess, it’s a damn miracle.” I heard Greg whisper. “Quick take a picture!”“Is she really....” Daren started before I straightened up and looked over there. I was met with three sets of wide eyes and Violet giving us a knowing smirk. I felt my phone start to vibrate with text messages.<Do not answer that.> Violet mind linked me, <once she realizes there are pictures, she is going to make us delete them>My phone started to vibrate some more, and I noticed first Daren and then Jess slowly put their phones in their pockets. Samantha glared at them but didn’t say anything. She glanced at me gauging my reaction, but I did my best to keep a stoic face. “Alright, a couple of documents to sign and we’re done Ben.” She smiled. “Then it will be your turn Lily.” She motioned to some papers as Violet got a pen ready. “And whil
When I got back down to the room after sitting up there alone for a while Samantha was already asleep. Her breathing was slow and steady, but her face wasn’t peaceful. It was scrunched up and I could see the evidence of tears. What is she hiding from me that she is so scared of me finding out? Should I respect her privacy and wait for her to tell me voluntarily? I’m so confused. There is nothing she could ever do to hurt me, short of rejecting me. But I highly doubt that is something she would ever do.I shake my head, I’m way to wired to sleep. I grab my phone and go to sit on the couch. The TV would make too much noise, so I’ll just play a random game on my phone until I’m tired. I settle down and focus on my mate’s breathing and heartbeat as it slowly calms me.Next thing I know the sunlight is streaming through the window. I look for my phone and it is placed carefully on the end table beside me. A bla
My head is reeling. Immune to silver?! Is that why Samantha was freaking out last night? I need to see her, why didn’t she tell me sooner? Daren and Jess were both shocked I didn’t know, Lily was told almost right away, from the first night when Daren showed Lily to their room, he had left some silver weapons out and had to put them away.Honestly, I don’t care, I think it's kind of cool. But there has to be something else she is not telling me. I need to let her know it doesn’t matter to me.The walk back to the packhouse was a quiet one, it was lunchtime, and they were serving BLT’s and chips. Some of the visiting alphas were leaving, and only about half of them remained. I checked the time, it was 12:30. I wonder if Samantha has come down for lunch yet...I pull out my phone and text her.Me: Hey Love have you eaten lunch? When is your break?I hit send and poke at my
“Do you know all of the benefits of the mate bond?” Dr Banner asked again. “Not many packs use this because it is not very well known, and the packs that do know this thankfully never have to use it. But we do. And we use it to help strengthen our pack.” I stayed silent. Listening to his every word. “You have heard I’m sure of wolves feeling when their mate is in danger, in pain, and even when they pass away. Have you ever thought about why that is? Why would the Moon Goddess torture us with that knowledge?” “It's to let us know they need help, to save them from whatever danger they are in.” I answered. He nodded. “Yes, that is one reason. But what about illnesses? We also feel when our mates are sick, emotionally compromised, or have a life-threatening condition. What danger are they in then?” I shook my head, “Is it so we can get them medical help?”
Finally, the last transfers are done for the day, the clock says 8:45pm. They have been at it for over 13 hours straight. A couple of meetings remain in addition to the other female from my old pack that was found last minute. I know Samantha and Violet are both tired, and I offer to walk Violet down to her room, but she declines, stating that she is more than capable of walking a single flight of steps.Samantha comes right up to me and gives me another hug. My poor mate, I can almost taste the exhaustion rolling off of her. We walk to our room and I open the door while she just leans on me.“I’m ready to just collapse.” She mutters into my shoulder. “Ugh. The couch is too far, bring it here.”“In the hall?” I chuckle. “Come on, it's not far.” I sling her arm over my shoulder and walk her into the room. We go to the couch and sit down. She snuggles into my side for a
After setting our alarm I settled into bed beside my mate, again she fell asleep on the couch while waiting for me to come out of the shower. No sooner did I turn off the light and she was snuggling into my side, this time hugging my arm close to her chest. I think back on the treatment that the Doctor was mentioning, the one that would help me become resistant to and eventually immune to silver. Goddess! I know I was showing a strong face while we were talking, but my heart was breaking for her... and a little bit for myself, I was not going to be able to show her how much I loved her until I was able to withstand her nails and teeth. Damn. How could a person, let alone a father do that to his daughter? What kind of heartless person would do that?My own tears fell from my eyes as I drifted off to sleep.~~~~~Blinding pain! I try to open my eyes but my limbs are sluggish. I try to open my mouth to cry out, but my entir
The rest of the morning went by quickly. Thankfully, the last few meetings the accompanying Lunas also decided to attend. One of the Lunas sat with me on the couch and introduced herself to me as Mimi. I learned that this was her birth pack and that she used to be real good friends with Violet and Samantha. After the meeting with her pack was over the three of them shared a group hug and promised to visit again soon. Her mate, Alpha Dustin agreed and asked about Daren and Greg, seems he hit it off with them as well and was a little disappointed when his little sister didn’t find her mate with one of them. It was all for the best he said, as the Moon Goddess has greater plans than any of us know. I exchanged contact information with him, and we also made plans to get to know each other better as our mates were childhood friends. He runs the Roanoke pack and is located close to the ocean. That would be a nice getaway during the summertime.After the last mee
My love went to wash her face, as everyone started to leave her room. She asked Daren and Greg to put the rocks in her office for safekeeping until we could get them properly sealed and replaced in the rebuilt flowerbed.“What time do you want to leave?” She called from the bathroom; because she was only washing her face the door was open.“I don’t know, we need to go soon though. It's about an hour’s drive from here. Not to mention I kinda left my room a disaster before I left.” That got a giggle from Samantha.“So, let me get this straight, you left your room a mess, and planned to bring your mate there to see it?” She smirked. “Do I need to wait in the car while you hide your dirty underwear?” She teased.I knew she didn’t mean anything by that comment, but it hurt. I sighed subconsciously and looked away. Going back to what I knew