เข้าสู่ระบบSloane“We're about fifteen minutes away,” Lucien announced from the front.I blinked.When the hell had I fallen asleep?At some point during the drive, I must've drifted off, and my head just so happened to land on the shoulder of my illustrious mate.Not that I was complaining.Draven smelled and felt like a cool drink in the middle of summer.I slowly opened my eyes.He was already looking down at me.I smirked, and before I knew it, his lips softly touched mine.The kiss was brief and gentle.It still made my stomach flutter.When he pulled back, I smiled.“I'm sorry I kissed you,” he whispered. “But you looked so cute and peaceful sleeping, and I couldn't wait for you to open your eyes, my sexy mate.”Heat rushed straight into my cheeks.I was about to respond when my sister loudly cleared her throat from the back.“Plus, you were snoring like a fully grown werebear.”My head snapped around.“Bitch.”Nova grinned.Elena burst out laughing.So did Lucien and Elias.Draven, howeve
Elena's POVAfter leaving Moon Valley, we made our way back to the hotel.Apparently, we weren't the only ones trying to get an early start.The hotel was packed with wolves checking out. Warriors carried luggage through the lobby, and several couples who'd found their fated mates at the Mating Ball were already preparing to return to their respective packs.Honestly, it was kind of cute.Some of them were practically glued together.Others looked nervous as hell.I couldn't blame them.Finding your mate was one thing.Leaving everything familiar behind to follow them home?That was something completely different.Our Moon Valley SUVs pulled up in front of the hotel, followed by the box truck carrying most of Nova's and Sloane's belongings.Everyone started climbing out.I noticed Draven and Elias seemed reluctant to leave their mates downstairs.Especially Elias.He leaned toward Nova.“I'm just running upstairs. I'll be back in less than ten minutes.”Nova smiled. “Okay. That's fine
Elias's POV continued We finally settled around the table and started eating.The casserole was so amazing.After a few bites, I looked at Nova.“So what time do you think we should leave?”She bit her lip thoughtfully.“As soon as we're finished eating.”I nodded.“Maybe we can contact Vicky and tell her we're heading out,” she continued. “You guys still need to go back to the hotel and get all your stuff. By the time that's done, everybody should be packed and ready.”“Sounds good.”“We'll let Darius and Thomas know we're leaving too, and ask them when are they coming to Blackwood to get the rest of their things and talk to their father?”“Probably tomorrow, from what Darius said before.”“Okay.”I took another bite.“Then let's finish eating and start loading up the trucks once they get here.”Celeste nodded.“Let me contact my sister. I'll have her contact Vicky and send some warriors over.”Breakfast continued.We talked.Laughed.Made plans.But slowly, I noticed Luna Celeste g
Elias's POVI woke up the next morning in probably the most uncomfortable position of my entire fucking life.Something, or, more accurately, someone, was practically glued to my back, and I knew exactly who it was.My fucking brother.I didn't even have to open my eyes.I could smell his stinky ass.Draven had one arm wrapped tightly around me, pulling me against his chest like I was some oversized fucking teddy bear. He was half asleep, practically moaning while rubbing his very obvious morning wood against my ass.Thank the Goddess we both had on jogging pants.And I was very, very, very sure this motherfucker thought I was Sloane.I started tapping his hand.Nothing.Tap. Tap. Tap.Instead of letting me go, Draven tightened his arm around me and pulled me even closer.Oh, hell no.I started slapping his hand.“Bro.”He groaned.“Bro!”“What?”“You need to stop.”He made another sleepy sound.“I'm serious. Your body is very, very reactive this morning, and I don't appreciate being
DravenI felt fucking amazing.My eyes weren't open yet, but I was warm, comfortable, and surrounded by the softest thing imaginable.My mate.Still half asleep, I wrapped my arm tighter around the body beside me and pulled it closer.Then something tapped my hand.I ignored it.The tapping got harder.“Bro.”That didn't sound like Sloane.“Wake the fuck up.”One eye cracked open.Elias was staring at me.“You've been snuggling me for the last ten minutes,” he whispered, looking disgusted. “And I'm really not liking what I'm feeling behind my ass, so could you please let me go?”I froze, then shoved him so hard he nearly rolled off the bed.“What the fuck!”Elias burst out laughing.I sat up and looked down at myself.Fuck my life.“It's morning, asshole!”“I know that!”“Apparently, your dick doesn't.”“Shut the fuck up.”Still laughing, Elias rolled away from me while I dragged both hands down my face.This was not how I'd wanted to wake up.Hell, it wasn't even how I'd wanted to sl
Third Person POV Sabine nervously carried her plate toward an empty table and sat down by herself.For once, she didn't particularly feel like being surrounded by people.She picked at her food while watching Alpha Adrian and Luna Allora move through the room, greeting visiting Alphas, Lunas, council members, and other high-ranking wolves who had remained in Moon Valley after the Mating Ball.But no matter how hard she tried not to look at him, her gaze kept drifting toward Malric.And apparently, his kept drifting toward her.Every few minutes, she'd catch him looking.Not staring exactly.Malric was too smooth for that.He could be in the middle of a conversation with three Alphas and somehow still manage to glance across the room and find her.It made Sabine nervous.Which pissed her off because Sabine didn't get nervous around men.Men got nervous around her.She stabbed a piece of potato with her fork and tried to listen to the conversation happening across the room.Vicky and D
Third Person POVThe sirens rang through the Blackwood Pack lands like a five alarm fire in the California Hills. It was just after midnight when the alarms brought the pack to life as the red emergency lights were strobing violently across the grounds lighting up the darkness with pulsating flashe
The War of a Hundred YearsThree hundred years ago…before the realm fractured…before the Moon fell silent…There was a war of wars.Not the kind whispered about in pack halls.Not the kind fought over land, power, or pride.This war was of internal rot.It started quietly, like something festerin
Elias’s POV I sigh as I step out of the kitchen area, finally done meeting with the head Omega, her staff, and the Gammas.Yeah, I did all of that, and that should be my Luna’s job, but I don’t have one.So it falls on me. Like everything else. My mom is still Luna… technically, but she’s semi-r
Draven’s POV Two Years Later....“Son, you are one of the most powerful Alphas in this country. You need to get your shit together.”I roll my eyes, leaning back in the chair like I don’t have a care in the world.Because honestly?I don’t.My dad keeps talking, going on and on, and his words are







