LOGIN“At least she didn’t pass out this time.”Poppy groans. “Callen.”“What?” he shrugs innocently. “That’s personal growth. I’m proud of you.”“Pass out?” Bastian frowns. “Yeah, when she found out Leo was her mate, she tried to run. But she ran right into Jake, who immediately told her she was his mat
** Leo’s POV **“No, seriously, humour is my thing,” Callen says enthusiastically. “True,” Ryder nods."Aww, thanks, Rye. It's nice to finally be appreciated.""Last week you got stuck in a camping chair," Ryder continues. "I have to admit that was pretty funny."Callen's face drops immediately. “
Static brushes over my skin as the light around the clearing dims so suddenly that it feels as though a cloud has passed overhead. Except when I glance up, the sky is still clear. Uneasy whispers spread through the gathered pack.My wolf presses harder against my skin, but not because of the twins t
** Leo’s POV **The growl hits me like a punch to the chest, and every muscle in my body locks. Poppy stiffens beside me, and it takes every ounce of self-control to hold my wolf back.Protect.Defend.I move without thinking, stepping directly in front of her. Jake pulls her against his side so qui
“You don’t even know where she is.”“I’ll figure it out.”His expression says exactly what he thinks of that plan. Unfortunately for him, I don’t care about that either. My wolf is practically vibrating beneath my skin now, demanding his mate.“You’re impossible,” Bastian sighs.I scoff. “Like I’ve
** Alaric’s POV **“She has two mates.”I stare at Bastian. Bastian stares at me. Neither of us say anything. Then I laugh a genuine laugh. Because that’s ridiculous.“Good one.”Bastian doesn’t laugh, and my smile slowly fades.“…you’re serious?”“Unfortunately.”“No.”“Alaric…”“No,” I point at hi
** Paige’s POV **Leo’s chest rises as he sucks in a breath. His fists are clenched at his sides. He looks like he’s on the verge of shifting, and I can almost see the war in him, duty versus love, control versus fear.“You’re not safe alone,” he says, his voice low now, dangerous.Poppy shakes her
Paige’s gaze flicks toward her, worry threading through the bond like a soft ache.Poppy stands abruptly. “I’m going to check on Jax.”Paige nods. “Okay.”Poppy doesn’t meet her eyes. She slips out quickly, like she’s escaping a conversation that hasn’t even started. I could tell her that Jax is sti
Parker joins us on the porch for a while, handing me a cup of steaming tea I don’t remember asking for. I hold it; using it to warm my hands, but I don’t sip it. It feels wrong to be standing here sipping tea whilst the enemy is literally on our doorstep, waiting to attack at any moment. He doesn’t
“Someone the pack already trusts,” Parker adds.Paige looks between us, thoughtful. “You’re talking about giving up your positions?”I don’t miss the way her shoulders tense just slightly.“No, just bringing in a third in command to keep things running and keep the pack directed whilst we focus on o







