I cannot apologize enough for how long of a hiatus this book had. I lost the original files and outline I had, I had gotten new offers for new jobs and books, my life got insanely busy and a few of my books fell to the side. I have a goal to wrap up any ongoing books and I'm starting with this one! From now on, it will have consistent updates until it is finished. Thank you for your support.
ArcherWhen I got into the back of the limo with Riley, I’m excited for the opportunity to spend some time alone with her. Lately, we’ve been spending a lot of time with our friends and don’t get me wrong, I enjoy doing that. But… I miss having alone time with her. Lately, it feels like we’re more like friends than we are a couple.It’s like we took one step forward then two steps back. I need to get us back on track. Lately, Brandon and Caleb are on my case because they think that I should tell her that we’re mates. They think she’ll view it as a betrayal if I don’t. Honestly, I’m scared of what her reaction will be. I’m not sure if she’s fully over Zane and I don’t want to overwhelm her.I put my arm around her and I smile as I turn to say something to her, but I find her head turned as she looks out the window. Her eyebrows are furrowed and she frowns softly and it makes me wonder if I’ve done something to upset her or if this is all because of Breanne spilling a drink all over her
My real name is Rieka Hart.I am the only heir left to take place as the rightful Luna Queen of werewolves.No matter the distance, I will not forget who I am.My name is Rieka Hart.My parents are Alpha King Carter Hart and Luna Queen Camille Hart and they are in charge of the Royal Pack. I am their only daughter and the only heir to the throne. Everything they have done for me is to keep me safe.My name is Rieka Hart.It doesn’t matter that I don’t get to grow up with my parents. It doesn’t matter that they placed me with a family they trust so that I can have a ‘normal’ life.My name is Rieka Hart.I will take all the safety measures they have set for me. I will hide my purple sapphire eyes from the world, I will wear the spray that is meant to mask me so that others will think I am a human, I will act as is I don’t have enhanced abilities, anything to guarantee that once I am of age, I c
Riley “It’s time for school, Riley!” Dani, the woman who has raised me and I view as my mother calls out to me. I huff as I force myself to get out of bed. I look in the mirror, my dark brown hair looks like a bird’s nest and I grimace at the thought of trying to brush it out. I grab a brush and some detangling spray and get to work when I hear my door open. I glance up and see one of Dani’s sons, Harry, leaning against the door frame with his arms crossed and a smirk on his face. He says, “Mom says you have to drive me to school.”I roll my eyes, Harry is the one that’s closest to my age. He’s only a year younger than me and some days we get along like best friends and other days we are at each other’s throats. I close my bathroom door as I quickly throw on a bra and a t-shirt, the leggings I’m wearing should be just fine. As I walk back out, I say, “That’s fine, but you might have to drive yourself home.” “Why? You want to hang out with
Riley The rejection weighed heavier on me than I expected. I honestly thought that I would be able to get up the next day and act like it never happened. I don't have my wolf yet, the pain shouldn't be this bad, right? It should be equivalent to a normal breakup. Maybe it was different because I'm a Gemstone Wolf, maybe I'm connected to my wolf already even though she isn't present and I can't shift yet. My family allowed me one week of mourning. When I got home so early, I startled my mom but as soon as she found out what happened she told me not to worry about it and that she’d pick Harry up later. I went into my room and crumbled onto my bed. I’m only 17 and I’ve already lost my mate and I feel like it’s because I’m not good enough. I cried a lot, I stayed in bed, and my family would bring me food. The boys, Harry and Todd would come into my room to keep me company and watch TV with me. Todd is the youngest an
Archer Coming home feels weird. After my dad, Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack, died from a rogue attack, I was sent to various packs to learn from other Alphas what my responsibilities will be. My mom stayed as Luna and my dad’s Beta stood in his place until I was old enough to receive my wolf and take my place as Alpha. I turned 18 last week and was sent home. Tonight, is the first full moon since my birthday which means tonight, I will shift for the first time. And I will take my place as Alpha of the Dark Moon Pack. My Beta and Gamma will be the sons of the current Beta and Gamma. I’ve met them a handful of times… when we were kids we were like best friends. Archer, Brandon, and Caleb, we were like the three musketeers! Or as our parents enjoyed calling us: the ABC’s. But after 5 years of only seeing each other at Christmas, we obviously aren’t as close as we were. I think everything will be okay though, they’ve been trained fo
Riley Harry and Todd talk animatedly as we get to the bowling alley. I smile watching the two of them interact, I’ve always been a people watcher and I can tell most of my night I’ll be observing others. The boys don’t know how to react around me because they know I still feel sad. They don’t know how to handle my sad times because if I’m ever sad I normally try to hide it from them. But right now, it’s weighing me down so much that I don’t feel like I can. As we walk up to grab our shoes I hear Harry gasp as he says,“Oh my, Taylor’s here.”I glance in the direction that Todd is looking while Harry tries to hide himself between us. I smirk, how cute, he’s got a crush. Once we get our shoes we walk to our lane and I pull my hair up as I begin to make a game plan on how I’m going to embarrass my brother. As I do this someone bumps into me causing me to stumble backward. I quickly realize that I can’t catch myself and br
ArcherWell, this isn’t how I planned on meeting my mate.But things seem to be going well. Her younger brothers, Harry and Todd, are having good conversation with Brandon and Caleb which leaves me to have some time alone with Riley.She sits with her legs crossed and leaned forward as she watches her brothers intensely. She seems worried about them, even though there’s no one else here besides the owners. But after that scare with Zane, I understand her apprehension. I’m just grateful she isn’t scared of me. I ask, “Is everything okay, Riley?”She looks at me and seems startled by my voice. She nods, “Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. Sorry, just thinking.”She pulls her hair out of its ponytail and nervously begins to braid it. I press my lips together and say, “I know this must all be overwhelming for you.”She shrugs her shoulders as if silently telling me that it isn&rsq
RileyHarry was right. Our parents were pissed off about what happened at the bowling alley and for the fact that we didn’t head home immediately.In fact, this was such a big deal that I received a phone call from the Alpha King and Luna Queen… my biological parents.I walk upstairs to my room feeling nervous as I call the number that Dani and Rich gave me. The only time I ever heard from my biological parents was on my birthday. So, I know this isn’t good at all.The phone rings and I hear king Carter, my father, answer, “Rieka.”It’s weird hearing my real name. Aside from me reminding myself who I really am, I never hear my name.I say, “Yes sir.”My mother, Camille, asks, “Are you alright, Rieka?”I respond, “I’m fine, really it’s no big deal.”Carter grumbles, “If it’s not a big deal then why d