Gabbie POVI stepped in front of Kade. He pulled me to his chest, keeping my clothes plastered to my naked body.“You’re not going to kill each other,” I said.Alex’s nostrils flared, and he smirked.“Gabriella. I’m going to kill him.”He closed the distance. Kade pushed me out of the way. I landed in Ryan’s arms. He locked me in place. Alex swung, but Kade ducked and punched Alex in the gut. A cocky Henry pack beta charged. He bashed Kade in the back. That was enough for the other betas to join in.“Stop!” I cried.Ryan pulled me back. My clothes feel, but I didn’t care. My mate fought off two shifters at once. Baxter fell into the water.“You can’t stop them,” Ryan said.“Then you do it.”“This is more than you. They hate each other.”I jammed an elbow into Ryan’s side. I ducked between Alex and Kade. Kade shoved Alex several feet before his fist could do me any permanent damage.“What the fuck was that Gabbie?” Kade tucked me behind him partly because I was naked.“It’s fine. I’ll
Gabbie POVI’d been locked in Alex’s bedroom for a good twelve hours now. Someone brought me lunch, but I couldn’t eat it. The room was too high up for me to jump, and the door was too solid to break down. I nearly paced a rut into the room before I finally collapsed on the bed. My only chance was when someone came in with food, and I suspected that it would be Alex with dinner. I could defend myself, but fighting Alex was asking too much. My mind was dried up well.The door rattled softly for a second. I thought it was the window and stared back out the window. I had to find a way out of this room. I wasn’t going to be a prisoner. The door rolled inward though the other side was dark and quiet.“Alex?” I asked, sliding off the bed.I watched the space, which was quickly filled by two Alpha females.“Crap,” I muttered.“I had to see this for myself,” Leiah spat.Harlow kicked the door shut. I climbed back on the bed and crawled to the other side, creating a sizable but not big enough
Alex POVDad hadn’t chosen a worse time to come visit. I needed to speak to Leiah and keep an eye on Gabbie. I didn’t like leaving her alone in my room for long. Aside from my other duties at the Academy, I didn’t want to add dealing with my Father as another thing that ate my time. As usual, we met in Athena’s office.Dad stood by the window with a glass of whiskey in his hand. He had a full head of salt and pepper hair. Years ago, I thought he was the biggest man I’d ever seen, but now I had a few inches over him. He turned to me and smiled. Laugh lines appeared around his eyes.“Son,” he said.“Dad,” I ran a hand down my face.Dad was still a respected and feared Alpha in the shifter world, but he hinted at retirement more than once on his visits. I wasn’t sure I would have long when I got out of here in a few months for myself.“You look stressed,” Dad said.“I kind of am. I’ve got a lot running in my mind right now.”Dad walked to Athena’s chair like he owned the office. Consider
Kade’s POV“Kade,” Holden said.“Kade.”Fuck him. I punched the punching bag until my knuckles bled.Holden gripped my shoulder and yanked back.“What the hell, man?!”“Let up, man. Someone’s here to see you.”“Tell them to fuck off. I need to kill something!”“Are you done with your screaming match?” Tristan strolled into the Sanders’ gym.“What the hell do you want?” I nodded at him.He smirked. This wasn’t the time, Tristan. Gabbie had been with that prick of Henry for an entire night. Because our bond was only half, I wouldn’t know if he slept with her. Just knowing he had already tasted her lips rattled me.“I’ll wipe that grin off your face, Richardson.”Tristan raised his hands in mock surrender. Holden marched off and tucked himself in a corner, just in case he needed to save Tristan.“I come in peace. Your girl’s in trouble.”“What?”“Supposedly attacked Leiah, now she’s on the run.”Damn it. She didn’t give me a chance to try to save her. I should have known Gabbie was a wil
Gabbie POVKade caressed my middle with his fingertips. His face pressed against my cheek, and my body curled up against his. No one bothered us last night. I was still in the lion’s den, but I didn’t plan on being a prisoner in the Alpha castle. If Alex hadn’t come to his senses, I wouldn’t be able to stay here. Would I be safe back home? Alex had more power there.Kade tightened his hold on me and exhaled.“I love this,” he murmured.“So, do I.”“I want to keep you here forever,” Kade whispered in my ear.I rolled over and smiled at him. “We have to leave, eventually.”He chuckled. “Is this you telling me you’re hungry?”I begged my stomach not to growl.“No…”He kissed my forehead. “I’ll take care of it.”“Are you going to take me back to the omega quarters?”Kade rolled out of bed. Butterflies formed in my stomach as his back muscles relaxed. His big and solid muscles were a result of hours in the gym.“No, I’m not.”“What?”“I’m going to take you to the shower first.”He stood an
Gabbie POV“Why’d you follow me?” Tristan asked.“You really think I believed you when you said you were going to have breakfast with Kade?” Alex barked.“Why would you say that?” Kade snapped.“I had to come up with something!” Tristan threw his arms up.“Gabbie, we’re going.”“Enough, Alex. I’m not going to be your omega. You won’t use me for pleasure ever. I’ll take any punishment you give me, but I won’t be yours.”“No one’s punishing you. The only way you’re taking her is if I’m dead.”“That can be arranged.” Alex stepped forward.“Whoa, whoa, guys.” Tristan stepped between them.“He disrespected my mate,” Kade blasted.“You’re fucking crazy. Admit that you’re only using her.”“I love her. Look at that mate mark. She’s mine!”“Stop. Stop fighting! I’m not going and that’s final, Alex.” I flopped on the bed and lifted my chin.Alex ran a frustrated hand down his face. “I can’t protect you if you choose him.”“Kade’s been protecting me for a long time, Alex.”Alex’s brows furrowed.
Gabbie POVI went to the Alpha’s cafeteria. Gasps went around when I appeared. It slowed my pace for a second, but I picked up when I saw Kade talking to his friends.“Kade,” I breathed out.He looked up and smiled. “I thought you wouldn’t come.”He pulled out the chair beside him. “Have a seat.”“I…” Alex sat five chairs away, talking to another Alpha. Eva sat next to her obnoxious mate, Gareth. Leiah and Harlow weren’t anywhere in sight.“No, we have to talk.”“Whatever it is, it can wait until you eat, baby.”Everyone was out of uniform except for me wearing the shirt that told everyone my rank. They gawked at me, and I felt small. Kade tugged on my hand.“Come on,” he said.I slowly lowered myself into the chair. Someone gasped but masked it with a cough. Kade rubbed my thigh and smirked. I felt Alex’s gaze just as hot as everyone else’s but I didn’t look at him. A full plate of two eggs, four sausages, baked beans and toast landed in front of me.“I don’t eat this much,” I said.
Gabbie POV“Fuck. I have to check this out,” Kade said.“I’ll come with you.”Holden and Kade shared a look.“I could be dangerous, baby. I’ll feel more comfortable if you stay in my room until I come back.”I shook my head. “I’ll go to the omega quarters instead.”They’re all looking at me funny, but there were predators in the Alpha castle. I had a domestic exam coming up. I went to my room and dragged out my clothes. I needed to be perfect at folding and washing to ace this class.The dorm was quiet. I was the only one to fill the silence with the soft sound of clothes being folded and put away. A ripple through the silence happened when two girls burst into the room.“The academy’s never had attacks like this,” the girl with long knee socks told her friend with ponytails.“Or any attacks. Martin said he saw the beast run off after hurting that guy.”“Are you sure he isn’t making it up? How did he see it?“He said he was outside when he saw a huge black wolf run off.”“Ginger, don’
Gabbie POVThe beta goons were capable of snapping my flimsy arms. If they wanted to get rid of me, they would make sure I didn’t survive. Kade filled the doorframe and dared them to come any further. The goons must have been caught in two minds because they couldn’t hurt the only heir to the Sanders pack.“Out of the way, Kaden. I warned you this would happen!” Aiden Sanders bellowed.My heart leapt into my throat. He wouldn’t hurt his son. He wanted me.Images of Gareth’s pain, when his mate was killed, flashed in my mind rapidly. The black mark appeared on his chest when she died. If Kade were hurt, a part of my soul would leave with him. He was stubborn and would provoke a fight.I needed to find a way to get out of this without us getting hurt, but the chances for me were devastatingly low.“I told you I’m not leaving her! She’s my fated mate, get that into your thick head.”Aiden fisted Kade’s shirt. “Rejection was created to get us out of the moon goddess’s messes! The Alpha of
Gabbie POVKade pulled out the chair for me and then moved to sit across from me. He had all the chairs and desks in the classroom removed, but I couldn’t get over the necklace. When did he have time to buy this?It was a big rock. I could see my face in it. Kade had good taste in jewellery. I’d treasure this forever. I brushed the cold stone and smiled. Kade’s chuckle made me snap my head up.“What?”“Am I going to get any attention tonight?”“After this? I’ll give you anything you want!”He laughed. He placed an open hand on the table and stared at me. I squeezed his hand. I had to address the elephant in the room. Could it be worse than my Dad telling me the woman I cherished as my Mom wasn’t my Mother?“What’s on your mind, baby?”“A lot, Kade.”His brows dipped. A woman in black pants and a white shirt walked in holding a notepad. She smiled at us.“Ready to order?” She asked.“Give us a minute, please,” Kade saidShe bobbed her head and turned to leave.“Want to talk about it?”
Gabbie POV“I’m sorry I ditched you. It’s his damn scent. It drives me crazy,” Leiah said.“Ivan?” I whispered.“I don’t want people to know!” She hissed.Leiah supervised the omegas decorating the Alpha’s VIP seating area for the semi-finals of the battle season in one day.“How’s he doing? That battle with Harlow was intense,” I asked, picking garbage and leaves that blew here from the forest.“He’s pissed. His family’s even madder.”Tomorrow night Kade’s family and Alex’s family will sit on this stage with the instructors and lecturers of the academy to watch this match that could leave me without either one of them. I sucked in a breath and willed myself to think positively. No one was dying.“Have you spoken to Harlow lately?” I asked.She lifted a shoulder. “No, she’s focused on winning this thing. I’m kind of scared for Gareth. He’s not serious at times.”“Leiah, she killed his mate. He’s as serious about this as it gets.”I tied a knot in my second garbage bag of the day. I wa
Gabbie POV“Don’t cry,” Kade whispered in my ear. “What do you want me to do?”I sniffled as my tears stained his arm. “Just hold me.”“I can do a little more than that,” he whispered, kissing the side of my face.“Kade… I don’t know where my mind is right now.”“Don’t think, Gabbie. Forget about your mind and think about your body. Scratch that, let me worry about your body.”Kade slipped away from her strong embrace and hovered above me. He went in full force. Kade dominated me, showing me his passion and desire. I could cling to him to absorb the stress and the tension in my body.Kade vehemently sucked on my swollen clit. I stretched out my arms for anything to hold on to but there was nothing but concrete. Kade was evil. He pulled back just when I was about to cum. He withheld his touch when I was aching for relief.“Have I told you how good you smell?” Kade panted.“Maybe,” I moaned.He’d been doing this when I was about to orgasm. He stopped and I shot his daggers but it was us
Gabbie POV“Are you sure you’re feeling okay?” Kade said, trying to change the subject.“Nice try, Kade.”“I’m genuinely concerned about you.”He rolled out of bed and walked to the bathroom.“Then why are you walking away?”“Can’t a guy use the bathroom?”I followed him to the bathroom. He threw his head back and groaned.I planted my hands on my hips and narrowed my eyes.“You’re more than a wolfless… You’re a Luna. Did you forget?”I dropped my arms. I was mated to an Alpha, which meant I would be co-ruler of the Sanders pack when Kaden is crowned Alpha. I walked back to the room. That was more intimidating than facing Harlow again.“What? You’ll make a great Luna.”I didn’t want to get into the Sanders pack, not wanting a wolfless omega for a Luna. I gave Kade a pressed smile, climbed under the covers, and hid my head. It wasn’t long until my mate came after me.“Come here, sexy.”I wiggled to get away from him.“You can’t hide from me.”“Kade!’ I laughed. “I’m still in pain!”“So
Kade POV“Gabbie! Gabbie, wake up!” I shook her, but she wouldn’t wake.“The wolf’s bite is venomous,” Erik said.I shook my head. “No, no. We’ve had wolves attack before, and none of them had venom in them.”I picked her up. Help was coming. Among them were headmistress Athena and other high-ranking including Sanders' officials. “I’ll take care of her,” I told Erik.He shook his head, replacing his weapon with his belt.“I don’t trust you with my daughter.”“I’m trying to protect her damn it! I know who and what you are, Erik Chambers.”He stepped forward and grimaced. “What’s that supposed to mean, Sanders?”“I know why you’re running. I know what you do for a living. Your time’s up. Aiden Sanders and Ruben Henry are here. Aiden can’t know what Gabbie is for her own good. You have to leave!”“Fine! It’s only a matter of time before I’m reunited with your Father. If anything happens to Gabriella, there won’t be a Sanders wolf left in your pack.”I lifted my chin. I didn’t expect les
Gabbie POV“Let me go, Gareth!” I yelled.He locked my arms behind my back and kept me from darting onto the field.“What are you going to do? You can’t help him.”Kade was down fighting off the Alpha from Mandy. Why wouldn’t he fight? What was he waiting for? He’s better than this.It felt like the crowd held their breaths as Kade struggled to gain control.Holden watched with a clenched jaw as his Alpha was momentarily subdued.Ivan was stretchered off minutes ago. At least he was alive.I knew Leiah wanted to be with him, but she couldn’t.“Hey, Gabbie,” Alex said.Gareth released me only for me to rush into Alex’s arms.“Why won’t he do anything?” I asked.“Relax, Kade wouldn’t go out like this.” Alex wrapped me in his arms and stroked my hair.“If he does I’ll give him shit for the rest of his life,” Gareth puffed.I wiped my tears and remembered Leiah was around. I knew they broke up, but it had to be fresh. I tried to wiggle out of his hold, but Alex kept me bound.“Where were
Gabbie POVWalking around in my boyfriend’s clothes was an awkward experience, but this was a conversation I couldn’t put off any longer. Dad was given a room at the lecturer’s tower. It was tucked near the forest, far from McGregor Academy.All the lecturers were busy, so the place was abandoned. Except for a sharp, feminine voice. I stopped and stared at the partly open door.“When are you leaving?” Headmistress Athena snapped.“When I catch the wolf. I’m not going to leave it to roam free,” Dad replied.My heart slammed forward. I inched closer.“Are you insane? When they find out you’re here, there will be chaos!”“When they do find out I’m here, they’ll be anxious about what they did not know about my presence.”“You’re not thinking about your daughter.”“I’m always thinking about Gabriella. I wanted her to be safe, but instead, she mates with a shifter. An Alpha, too.”“Well, what did you expect?”“I didn’t think it through okay?”Athena sighed heavily. “If you’re always thinkin
Gabbie POVI woke with a start. A flash of white hair was the last thing I saw before I opened my eyes to a dark room. I palmed the space beside me. It was empty.“Kade!” I held the blanket to my chest.“I’m here, I’m here.”He slipped into bed and pulled me close. He kissed my cheek several times as he stroked the back of my neck.“I went to the bathroom.”“What time is it?”“Three in the morning. I may have knocked you out with Alpha power. I forget you’re not the best recipient of it.”“Oh,” I panted.“It’s okay, Gabbie. I’m here. I won’t let anything happen to you.”I nodded, but the overwhelming sense of anxiety wouldn’t allow me to understand his words. I felt like a sitting duck in this school. Harlow gained the help of a wolf who tried to assault me during the omega ceremony. There would be more wolves who wanted to take advantage of me because I didn’t have a wolf, but I couldn’t leave Kade.“Don’t cry, babe. I feel like a helpless fool when you cry.”I dried my tears and lau