Gabbie POV“We have to go.”Kade appeared as I picked up the teacup. I hadn’t gotten a chance to try the blueberry muffins yet.“Where to?” I asked.“Your trial. It’s right now.”My palms sweat, and I set the cup down.“I thought it was tonight,” I said as I stood from the comfy patio chair.Eva and Gareth stared at us in disbelief.“I meant it when I said I would testify about when Harlow and Leiah attacked you the first time,” Eva said.“Are you sure you want to do that, mate?” Gareth said, rubbing her arm.“I’m not scared of them.”“Thanks, Eva, but Harlow did most of the attacking.”“It still shows that she’s capable of attacking you again,” Eva replied.“I have a strong and compassionate mate,” Gareth said and planted a kiss on Eva’s lips.She blushed and giggled.Kade hauled me away. I had no idea what to expect. I knew for a fact I would be punished because I used illegal blows but if I didn’t, I would be dead. Kade squeezed my hand as we neared the castle.“Don’t worry about i
Gabbie POV“Kade?” I asked as he dragged me along the hall of the Alpha castle. “Slow down.”I stumbled, but Kade didn’t stop. He only paused to jam his key into the hole and drag me inside.“Sorry, but things are complicated. I have to start training, and my opponents for Alpha will turn up soon.”“Alpha King?”“No, Babe, for Alpha of Sanders pack.”“You have to fight for that too!”He took my hands and tugged me close. I snuggled into him.“I do if there are any challengers.”“Do you think there will be any?” I asked.“Baxter might but he’s too cocky I’m not worried about him.”“I’m worried about this monster wolf and… it smelling like me. Kade, what if it comes back and someone notices?”He rubbed the back of his head. He opened his mouth to speak, but he closed it.“What?” I probed.“Gabbie.”I planted my hand on my hip and glared at him.“Alex knows. I don’t like that he knows your scent. He knows I set the field on fire.”“You did!”“I had to! I couldn’t risk someone else puttin
Gabbie POV“Gabriella.”I cringed. Every time someone called me by my full name it meant something was wrong.“What?” I turned around to find Alex leaning on the bookshelf.The library was quiet especially since it was late afternoon. Even the librarian wasn’t in. With classes suspended, there was no need to study, though I wanted to keep myself busy. The Omega dance ceremony was tonight which involved petite skirts, tops barely covering our breasts and old folk songs. Plenty of food as well. A huge bonfire would be lit to welcome battle season.A day after the ceremony would be a ceremony where the betas would be pre-chosen for their Alphas. A lot of food would be involved as well.“Shouldn’t you be learning dance steps?” Alex smirked.“I’m not dancing. The older omegas are doing it.”“You’d look hot in those skirts.”“We’re all wearing them.” I shifted on the spot. Communicating with him was still weird because of all that happened between us.“Look Gabbie, I’m sorry. I went overboa
Gabbie POV“Where have you been, Gabbie? We have to go?” Blair yelled.“I was—”“You have to get dressed. Your outfits are on the bed.”“But—”“Emery’s been itching to do your hair.”“Gabbie!” Emery appeared wearing a petite flowy denim skirt and a white tube top.She styled her hair into massive coils. She brought our dangling earrings and a black choker. Emery never missed an opportunity to dress up.She sat me down and set my ponytail free. With all the buzz happening, no one would listen to me about the beast. Would it come back after I hurt it?“We don’t have much time. Were you with Kade?” She asked.“N-no. Forget it. I’m sorry.”“You’re going to look great! Blair’s dancing around the bonfire, so we need excellent seats.”“She is?”“Yeah, Blair’s been here a long time.”“Right. Glad I don’t have to dance though.”Ten minutes went by quickly, and then I was ushered to the bathroom to change. Emery and I were the last ones in the dorm. The whole school was supposed to be there. Th
Gabbie POV“Kade,” I said between kisses. “Slow down.”“I can’t,” he said between kisses. “We might not make it back to the Alpha Castle. Unless I carry you.”I giggled. We made it halfway from the bonfire. Kade stroked my thigh, sending tingles throughout my body. He kissed my neck. He led me to a tree and pinned me there.“Kade,” I moaned.He grunted with satisfaction. He bit the soft flesh on my neck. I sunk my claws into his back. I melted into him. We wouldn’t make it to Kade’s bedroom, and then I remembered the wolf I came face to face with. My heart slammed forward. Kade felt it and pulled back. He cupped my cheeks and held my gaze.“What’s wrong?”“Kade, I saw it. The wolf. It attacked me.”“What?” He blasted, and I cringed. “Why didn’t you tell me?”“Sorry, I just— I kicked its tail.”Kade’s features stilled. He swallowed. “Another illegal blow, Gabbie.”Kade’s a wolf. I wasn’t surprised he was concerned about my new bad habit.“I didn’t know what else to do. It lunged at me.
Gabbie POV“These forests are full of all sorts of animals. You can’t be sure it was the beast,” Ivan said.“But look at—”“You can’t be sure, omega. You’re not getting out of this that easily.”“Frankly, I don’t feel safe,” Leiah said, straightening her spine.“Yeah Ivan, we should be careful.”“Enough. We were given orders and we’re going to follow through. If the beast comes through here, we’ll take care of it.”“Don’t be cocky Ivan. I’ve come against it and it’s incredibly powerful.”“You’re a beta. I’m an alpha. See the difference?”I frowned. Ivan’s judgment was clouded by his inflated ego, and it could put the rest of us in danger. I hoped Ryan would push the issue, but he nodded and walked out of the hanging vine door.“Five hours,” Ivan reminded us.“Dick,” Leiah muttered.“Yeah.” Finally, we could agree on something.Minutes later, I had my boots and rubber gloves on, trying to rake up the leaves, but there was too much mud to do it quickly. I wasn’t thrilled about cleaning
Kade POVI just declared myself as an Alpha King contender and I wanted to tell Gabbie, but she was stuck doing a dumb punishment. I didn’t know how long she would be doing it, and I bet she would be exhausted when she was done. I couldn’t wait to nurse her back to health in the privacy of my bedroom.I set the weight down and reached for my water bottle. It’s been over five hours; shouldn’t she be done now? My wolf was impatient. Its appetite for Gabbie was larger than most days today. I couldn’t blame him, our mate was gorgeous.She was more than gorgeous. She’s funny, brave, and she’s my peace. That’s why I couldn’t lose her. My suspicions of what Gabbie might be only intensified after she told me about her latest episode of illegal blows. I couldn’t bring myself to say it. I hated to think of us apart but it might be better for us if she left the school.I grabbed a towel and walked out of the gym with it hanging around my neck. I bumped into Alex walking out of the Henry pack gym
Gabbie POVMy back hit the watch and the current sucked me under. The icy cold water attacked me at every angle. I was powerless to fight my invisible enemy. The rush of the water dragged me forward. There was nothing for me to hold on to and no air to aid my attempt to stay alive. The dark blue abyss of water threatened to make a permanent resident of its mysterious abode.My need for air intensified. I kicked my legs and pushed out my arms but I couldn’t reach the surface in time.***I felt like a rundown car trying to start. Every time I tried to wake up, my body protested. My bones cried, and I couldn’t stop trembling. The orange sky was my last memory before I blacked out.When I fluttered my eyes open again, I felt heat on my back. My clothes were still wet, and my hair stuck to my face. A large jacket covered my chest and part of my face.“You’re finally awake,” a deep masculine voice said.I gasped and jumped up. My bones scolded me for the sudden action.I scooted against th
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