Life goes on
Star watched on as pack members threw her father’s paperwork into boxes much as they had done to Stone’s earlier. Maximus was still passed out in the hospital, so naturally, Landon assumed his duty as the highest-ranking pack member and carried out the plan they agreed on.
It was all she had left of her brothers and father apart from the house and whatever pictures she had of them over the years, but watching the werewolves tear through all the work he’d done over the years was bittersweet.
Part of her hated that they had to destroy it, part of her was relieved, after all, it was the very thing that led to their deaths.
She thought she might have felt better knowing Stone wa
All victories are meant to be celebratedStar sat on the padded chair beside Maximus’ hospital bed, much like she had every other day since her return to his territory, reading through paperwork regarding the transfer of her father’s house.Sheriff Jeremy was able to find a buyer much quicker than she’d expected, but she was grateful it would all be over soon. All the items she decided to keep were in storage for when she would leave for college and though it was only a few months away, she was thinking of moving closer to New Hampshire sooner than that. If only Maximus would wake up soon.A slight movement caught her eye over the papers in her hands and her head shot up to find Maximus staring straight at her. She wasn’t ready for the happiness
The best things happen unexpectedly“Where are we going?” She asked when he led her away from the party and into the packhouse.“You’ll see.” He winked and pulled her along, leading her up a dark stairway beside his office.“Wow.” Star breathed when the door opened to reveal a beautiful rooftop garden. “Why didn’t I see this the other night we were up here?”“The shutters were closed.” She nodded and walked to the center which held a fountain covered in creepers.“It’s gorgeous.” She dipped her hand into the cool
As I close my eyes to old ends and open my heart to new beginnings“I’ll stay,” Max’s body froze a step away from her door. “At least until the semester starts in the fall.” She decided, not giving herself time to take back the decision.“Are you sure?” She nodded, she was in the moment, she only hoped she didn’t grow to regret it.“But I have a few conditions.” Max considered her words before nodding for her to continue, “I will take up duties in the pack like any other member.”“Of course.” He gave a curt nod.“We will see where this goes, but if it doesn&
Something greater“Where have you been staying?” Sheriff Jeremy inquired when Star handed him the final paperwork for the transfer.“With a friend.” She answered vaguely, knowing he only asked out of concern.“Are you leaving soon?” She considered lying but figured she’d be better off not.“Not immediately, I’m still deciding on things.” he thought for a while, then nodded in acceptance.“This town will never be the same without the Cullens.” He smiled sadly, her father was after all hi
Learn. Grow. Prosper“Ethan is a real cutie,” Star commented when they dropped him off with his mother for his afternoon nap.“He’s a good pup, he’ll make a hell of a Theta one day.” He said proudly and Star sent him a curious look, “He’s Greg’s son and Matilda is his mate.” Star’s mouth formed an ‘O”.“I thought he looked familiar, I just couldn’t place it.” Max chuckled.“Greg and Matilda grew up together so when they were old enough to feel the mate connection they started dating.”“That explain
“There are no accidental meetings between souls.”“Max, stop it!” Star giggled, shoving Max’s wandering hands away, only to feel them on her face moments later.“You’ve been at this for hours, I promise the pack won’t starve if you take a teeny little break.” Sometimes she felt like she was being duped, there was no way the whiny adult male beside her was an Alpha of a pack of more than three hundred werewolves.“I have to finish this today, I’m flying out early tomorrow morning.” She huffed and turned to face him with her most annoyed look.“I know.” His jaw was clenched and his gaze moved around the room, avoiding her eyes. St
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” -AristotleSitting on the plane with an empty seat beside her, Star made up her mind. The week of apartment hunting and learning the layout of the city was both tiring and definitive. She now knew what she needed.Logging into the university website using the plane’s wifi, she sucked in a deep breath and clicked ‘Accept’ on the offer and once the page loaded, her phone pinged with an incoming email, congratulating her on her updated student status.Her mother’s face flashed through her mind, she would be proud, “I made it happen, mom.” She whispered and dropped her head back onto the seat with a happy smile set on her lips.
Measuring upMax watched in both awe and pride as Star successfully pinned his best female warrior in a headlock. She was a hell of a fighter, that much he already knew, but seeing her sparring hand to hand with an actual werewolf solidified his resolve even further.She was where she was meant to be.“Great job Star!” Pack members that surrounded the gym happily congratulated the human woman, she may not have been one of them, but she was just as much part of the pack as they were, despite it not being official.“She’s good.” Landon came to stand beside his Alpha, watching the exchange.“I knew that the moment