LOGINDo you think Hope is right to hold out of completing the mate bond, knowing Levi wants to have children?
HopeWhen I finally let go of Tanya, I look down the hall, but Levi has gone back into his apartment.“Come on. Let’s order pizza and you can tell me all about it,” Tanya says.“How long are you here?” I ask.“As long as you need me. Let’s be honest, we both know I sleep better when you’re around, so I’ll sleep better here and apparently, you need me too, so it’s a win-win,” she says.It feels a bit like a role reversal with her taking charge, ordering pizza, then opening her bag.“I got us a bottle of wine, too. Okay, I got two, because it sounded like you needed it,” she says, going through my kitchen to find a bottle opener and two glasses.Once she’s done, she brings the glasses to the couch and sits beside me, handing me a glass while she tucks her feet underneath her.“So, tell me what happened?” she says, taking a sip of her wine.I stare into my glass and shrug.“Hope, I’m not here to judge. I’m here to help,” Tanya says, reaching out to put her hand on my arm. “Talk to me, sis
LeviI’m pretty sure my heart stopped when Hope told me she was rejecting me. I can’t … the thought of living without her makes me ill.I’m furious with the people who did this to her. I was so close, so CLOSE, to getting her to see how perfect we are together and now, after one morning with a bunch of fucking assholes, we’re back to square one.When Emlyn linked me that Hope had been bullied and was upset, I was already on my way to the packhouse. I’d done my duty for Grace and ducked out early, but now, I’m fucking furious. I’m ready to go back to the old packhouse and challenge every one of those Alphas whose Betas hurt my mate like this.“I can’t face them again, Levi. I can’t. I’ll have to accept Alpha Emerson some other time. I can’t …” she stops as she chokes on her words and her tears start again.“I’ll let Grace and Emerson know,” I tell her, still holding her.I look around, realizing that Hope ran to the place where everything was perfect last night, where WE were perfect.‘
HopeQadira and Malcolm had a great run last night. Both of them love to rough and tumble play and thankfully, Malcolm is one of the few wolves who can handle Qadira’s size and strength. It’s rare that Qadira can just be herself and not worry about hurting another wolf, but Malcolm is a strong Alpha wolf, and he gives just as much as he takes with her. It was good for both of them.Then Levi had taken us to an area that is in between the common areas for the three packs and the edge of the pack border where Safe Haven connects with Canyon Ridge. Out here, the only wolves we run into are patrols, which are easily avoided, and wolves doing what we were doing, which was reconnecting after so long apart.Levi took his time with me, just like he always does. But this time, when his canines extended, he scraped them over my marking spot, sending a wave of pleasure rushing through me.“Do you see how good we are together, Hope? Do you see how good our life could be? You and Qadira are perfect
LeviHope is finally coming home, hopefully for good.She waited until the last possible moment to come home, but I know that’s because Tanya continued to have nightmares. But, today is finally the day.She arrives at our apartment building late in the morning and as soon as she tells me that she’s here, I grab the flowers I bought for her and wait at the elevator.When it dings that it’s reached our floor, my heart starts pounding. It’s been a month since I’ve seen my mate. It’s been much, much too long.When the doors open, she steps out with her luggage and smiles.“Welcome home, beautiful,” I say, trading out her bags for the flowers I bought her.“You always pick the best flowers,” she says, closing her eyes and take a deep breath of their scent. Then she pulls them away and lean in to press her lips to mine.“Hi,” she whispers.“Hi. I’ve missed you,” I whisper back.I walk her to her apartment, knowing she needs to unpack and repack for this weekend. As soon as she opens the door
HopeBy morning, I knew there was no way that Tanya was going to be okay with me leaving her and going home. All night long she’d jolt awake, then begin crying. I held her, let her know she was safe, and let Qadira rumble her deep purr until she calmed down enough to fall back to sleep.In the morning, we were both exhausted, mentally and physically, but I knew she needed to get home, back to the safety of familiar surroundings.After ordering breakfast and saying good morning to her father who looks as exhausted as we do, I leave her with Levi and go find Alpha Liam. I let him know that Tanya needs me and I intend to stay with her for now.“Are you sure that’s what Tanya wants, Hope?”“Even is she doesn’t pay Holstin Enterprises, I need to stay with her, Alpha. She’s my friend and she needs me.”“You know Emerson’s Alpha ceremony is in a few weeks.”“Yes. I’ll make sure I come home for that,” I say, already wondering if Tanya will be mentally healthy enough for me to leave her by then
LeviAfter saying goodnight to the Guardians and Alphas as well as Tanya’s father, Hope, Tanya, and I make our way to their suite. This one isn’t as large as the one they stayed in last time, but I don’t care. Even if the couch is too small for me, which I’m sure it will be, this is twice I've come close to losing Hope. No matter how uncomfortable I am, Malcolm and I will be more comfortable knowing she's safe.I listen as the two women get ready for bed in the other room, with Tanya asking if she can sleep beside Hope. I know Tanya is scared and struggling with what happened in the last twenty-four hours, so I’m not surprised.Hope brings me a pillow and a blanket, then kisses me.“Thank you for being here and thank you for staying here tonight. I know I’ll rest easier with you here,” she says softly.“I’ll always be here if you need or want me, Hope. I hope you realize that.”She turns and looks at the closed door of the bedroom. “I’m going to talk to Alpha Liam. I know our contract
LeviHope and I have only ever argued about one thing. Children. Not about if WE were going to have them, only if SHE was going to have them. I’ve always felt strongly that any child of hers would be perfect. She’s always worried that any child of hers would be different and therefore suffer the way
LeviSomething that my mother, sister, and Alpha Eli have taught me as I was growing up is that, as an Alpha, you always face the consequences of your decisions. You do it honestly, openly, and you listen when someone tells you that you are wrong. I may not agree, but I'll never know if I am wrong u
HopeI feel my cheeks flame with embarrassment. It’s one thing to have your first time with someone. It’s quite another for your father to smell the sex on you.Levi, however, is unperturbed.He wraps his arm around me, pulling me against his body. “Hope and I are mates, just like I was hoping we wo
HopeI can’t believe Levi just told this women I’m his girlfriend. And he kissed me in front of her and Alpha Liam! It’s one thing to kiss him in front of my family, but in front of a stranger? AND Alpha Liam? My cheeks are so hot, I’m surprised I don’t burst into flames.‘I think it’s sweet,’ Qadir







