LOGIN"So what's the emergency?" Jude asked Ryan.
"We need to go over the guard watch at the boundaries" Ryan told him."Okay, let me see what you have arranged"Ryan showed him the plan, pointing out the areas where the guards would be."So we haven't talked much since the ceremony, how have you been my beta?" Jude asked him."I have been fine, relaxing at into life as your beta and my duties""Did you really not get a mate that night?"Ryan hesitated a bit, "No, I didn't, maybe next year.""Hmmm, you are right, I am sure your mate is going to be wonderful"Ryan shook his head, "I think I will let you have all the mate drama this year""About that, Tina came by this morning, she wanted to apologize for how she has been acting since the ceremony and apparently wants us to be friends."Ryan raised an eyebrow, "That's suspicious, are you sure she isn't planning something?""That's exactlyJude walked into the study. Eve was reading but stood up to leave when she saw him. He caught her wrist and pulled her gently into his arms.“I hate it when we fight,” he whispered.“I hate it too,” she said quietly.He turned her to face him and kissed her lightly. Then he sat on the couch and pulled her onto his lap.“You’re my mate, Eve. I don’t regret any of it,” he said.“I just feel insecure sometimes,” she admitted. “About you and Tina.”Jude sighed. “I just feel guilty about how things ended. Seeing her around still feels awkward.”“I’ll try to set boundaries with her too,” Eve said.He smiled and kissed her again, deeper this time. His hand went to her waist, pulling her closer. She ran her fingers through his hair as he kissed her neck. When his hand slipped under her gown and touched her breast, she gasped and pushed him away, covering her mouth.Jude laughed softly. “You don’t have to be shy. It’s normal.”Eve smiled, but inside she felt uneasy. Jude had done far more with
Jude was caught off guard by her tone. “Eve,” he said slowly, “I thought you knew you are the only one on my mind now. Tina and I are over.”Eve looked away. “Tina is over it too,” she said quietly, though even to her own ears, it sounded insincere.Jude sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. “I don’t know why you are acting like this. Do you really think she’s fine watching me with someone else? Come on, Eve.”Her voice trembled slightly as she asked, “Is it my fault that I am your mate, then? Do you regret it?”Jude’s expression softened. “No, I don’t regret a single thing about you being my mate,” he said firmly. “I just wish you were a little wiser about everything.”He didn’t wait for a reply. He turned, got into bed, and slept off.Eve stood frozen for a moment, then slowly sat down beside him. Her fingers twisted the edge of the blanket as she bit her lip, her chest tight. This was their first fight and she had no idea ho
Ryan sighed, "I suppose you can join, but if you attempt anything, I will boot you out.""Agreed Beta Ryan."Ryan watched him as he walked away, he sighed this was going to be a long week."Hey stranger?"Jude looked up, Tina was standing in the doorway of the study."What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice filled with caution."I came to see Eve and wanted to say hi.""Thanks for saying hi.""Jude, why are you behaving like this?""How am I behaving?""Jude, we were in a long relationship, how can you just shut off your feelings?"Jude sighed, "Eve, Tina, I am sorry you feel that way, but I don't know how to explain it, I am really sorry, but, I have made my choice, and I have chosen Eve."Tina walked out of the study, her expression tight. She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. A moment later, Eve appeared at the end of the hallway.“Tina,” Eve called softly, walking up to her. “Are you okay? You look upset.”Tina forced a small smile. “I’m fine, really.
They slowly pulled apart, they were both breathing fast. Jude looked at her with a soft smile.“Did you like it?” he asked quietly.Eve’s face warmed. She nodded shyly. “Yeah… I just wanted to be bold. You know, since you like bold girls.”Jude frowned slightly. “Who told you that?”She but her lip. “No one. I just thought so.”He chuckled, brushing a loose strand of hair from her face. “You don’t have to think so hard, Eve. I like you just the way you are.” He leaned down and kissed her forehead gently.Her lips curved into a small smile. She looked down, fiddling with the buttons on his shirt. “I don’t know what to do about Mother,” she said quietly. “I don’t think she will forgive me for lying.”Jude sighed. “She will,” he said firmly. “Just give her some time. She’ll come around.”He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. “And the rest of the pack will too. They will see the kind of Luna you’re going to be.”
When Eve and Tina arrived at the platform, the chatter of the pack women filled the air. The moment they stepped in, several of the women rushed toward Tina.“Oh, Tina, you’re so strong,” one of them said, hugging her.“Don’t worry, dear. We all know how much you went through,” another added.Their voices were full of sympathy. At the same time, a few of them glanced at Eve with open disdain. Some whispered loud enough for her to hear.“She is so shameless.”“And Tina is still being kind to her. I could never.”Eve lowered her gaze, her hands tightening around the paper bag she held.“Ladies,” Luna Alice’s called. “Settle down.”The women kept quiet although they still threw disdainful looks at eve. Luna Alice gestured for Eve to stand beside her. Eve stepped forward, trying to hide how tense she felt.“The purpose of this meeting,” Luna Alice continued, “is to inform you that from now on, Eve will be in charge o
Eve was in the kitchen again this evening, she looked at the ingredients helplessly.She was expected to make dinner but she didn't know what to do. She really should have paid attention when her father was cooking.She brought down a pot filled it with water and then she just stared at it. As if by staring, she could will food into it."what are you doing?" she turn around to see Jude.She sighed in relief and went to him, pulling him closer."I was so worried about what to do? I can't cook to save my life.""Relax Eve, I got you."He rolled up his sleeves and brought out the ingredients from the shelves."can I do anything to help?" she asked anxiously."You can help me dice the onions""Okay, I can do that"She cut the onions and he prepped the other ingredients."So what did you do today?" she asked."Went out with Ryan to arrange guard duty for the boundaries."







