Eva Gibson’s pov Getting into Jace’s truck, I frowned as I glanced out the side passenger window. “You have to believe, Austin, dear. I don't feel like he is being untruthful,” Lana whimpered in my head. “I'm more concerned about the challenge between him and his uncle,” I responded with a thought. As Jace got situated in his seat, I glanced at him with a creased brow. “Is Nick Belmont a huge man?” Turning his head toward me, he chewed on his bottom lip and nodded. “Yeah, he's six feet, eight inches, and two hundred and ninety pounds of solid muscle and a hundred percent insanity. He's also very skilled with a sword, and I don't know what weapon Austin is planning on using because I have never seen him use one,” he told me honestly. “Hmm, do you believe that Austin can win?” I asked with my heart heavy in worry. Side-eyeing me as he started driving, Jace sighed before saying, “I believe that Austin will do his very best.” Shaking my head, I gritted my molars and gr
Eva Gibson’s pov Having had fantastic sex with my mate, we both fell asleep in contented bliss within each other's arms. When I woke up the following morning with my drool covering Austin’s tawny pec and nipple, I groaned in embarrassment. Wiping off his skin and my mouth, he cracked his eyes open at me and smiled. Covering my mouth, I muttered, “No talking. I'm certain my breath smells like ass.” Chuckling, he pointed at the bathroom and suggested that we go brush our teeth. Nodding, I scooted my bare ass from the bed, dragging the blanket with me. Thankfully, Austin held onto it, so I didn't take it completely or trip on it as I hurried to the bathroom. Brushing my teeth, I glanced at my reflection and grimaced at the tousled, hairy mess blinking back at me. “I should have dried my hair before bed,” I sighed. “Your intimacy wouldn't have been so spontaneous if you had done that,” Lana snickered. Grinning slightly, I recalled that it had started during our shower
Eva Gibson’s pov Sara found us exploring the large cement patio with Jace in tow. He was carrying a suitcase along with the bag of clothes from my sister. “Are you staying to train me?” I questioned him. Nodding, he told me Yeah, and I noticed Tonya getting fidgety. She brushed her long black hair behind her ear and stole glances at Jace, causing me to grin slightly. My cell phone started ringing, breaking my matchmaking thoughts as I took it from my back pocket. “It's my sister,” I announced before I answered and strolled away from the others. “What is going on?!” Olivia growled in my ear. Exhaling deeply I replied,” Too fucking much. How was your honeymoon?” “Ha, ha, little sister! Don't try to change subjects. Is Austin Alpha now, and is he really challenging his uncle?! That man, Nick, is an absolute mountain of a Wolfman, Eva…I don't think Austin can win against him,” she said, disheartened. Pinching my lips, I said, "Yes, Austin was Alpha, and his uncle had to
Eva Gibson’s pov Once we reached the Alpha's enormous home, I eyed Austin incredulously. “Why is it so big?” I asked him bluntly. Chuckling, he explained, “So there are enough rooms to house visiting guests from other packs. “Plus his stepmother desired extravagance,” Jace muttered in distaste. “Cleaning it must take days,” I commented, and he laughed again. “There's a full household staff,” Austin said, then closed his mouth abruptly when Gideon reappeared before us. “Alaric refused the challenge and was taken to the council headquarters for trial instead. His daughter is still in hiding and possibly has the gun used on Eva. Also, your father's Beta was mowed down by your deranged uncle; you'll need to get yourself a Beta since his entire family was taken out. Nick has readily agreed and seems pretty confident that he will win,” he asserted sullenly. Cell phone notification sounds suddenly filled the air, and I watched Jace and Austin check their phones. Mine hadn't
Eva Gibson’s pov “Are you okay?” Nodding, I wiped my face off with my forearm and saw it smeared with blood. My heart was still racing in my chest, and I was still shaken, but I was okay, and I told him that. “She is gifted with that knife,” Jace stated kindly, and I grinned coyly. Giving Jace a glare, I tried to warn him not to mention anything about the pup, but he furrowed his brow at me and shook his head in annoyance. “Nothing was injured during the prior attack,” Austin inquired, and I handed him my blood-splattered paperwork the nurse had given me. “I lost a kidney,” I mumbled as my eyes studied the frightening-looking retired assassin who was listening for any other invaders. Austin’s eyes raced across the pages, and then he stopped suddenly and inhaled sharply. “Excuse us, Gideon and Jace, I would like a word with my mate in private,” he said softly as he grabbed my hand and exited the back door with me in tow. Turning toward me with a grin on his sexy face,
Eva Gibson’s pov Getting annoyed with being in the hospital bed, the moment Jace entered, I demanded that he ask the doctor to release me. “Valerie and Alaric are still on the run, Eva. Sirius has sent several of the elite guards to search for them. Um, it might be safer for you to remain here,” he said softly, and I narrowed my eyes on him. “I want to go to your house, Jace, and be there when Austin returns. Plus, I need to get my guard testing finished ASAP,” I pouted, and he chewed on his lips. “Let me get the doctor.” “Thank you,” I growled as he scurried out again. Sighing, I gazed up at the ceiling and thought about my mate. Grinning slightly, I was still in disbelief that it was the notorious womanizer, Austin. “He is not that sort of man anymore, dear. You changed him,” my wolf commented, and I agreed. “Austin Belmont is a good man, and I love him,” I murmured, and watched the door open, and the doctor entered. “You need to set up the prenatal appointments,
Austin Belmont’s pov When I told my wife Valerie that I wanted a divorce, she freaked out. Cursing at me vehemently, she rushed off to inform her dad, telling me NO. The next logical thing for me to do was to get the Moon Council involved, so I searched on my cell phone for the number and called directly to file for the annulment. What I hadn't expected was for two Council representatives to be knocking on my father's front door a few moments later. One was named Cedric Phillips, and the other one was a hybrid with red eyes named Gideon. No surname was given to me by the huge, frightening-looking guy. They both stared at me oddly and then asked who my mother was. Hesitating, I exhaled and said, “My birth mother was Elvina Howlember, but she was punished by the council for what she was because my father betrayed her.” “I see, so your father was aware of your true mother being a special wolf? Interesting. Elvina is your mother, I can see the resemblance,” Gideon stated,
Eva Gibson’s pov The pain was excruciating as if an inferno was consuming me from the inside. “More than silver,” I gasped out. “Do you think Alaric laced his bullets with wolfsbane?” Jace questioned Sirius, who was speeding to the pack infirmary. “If he did, it's a death sentence from the council. He's also in hot water for using a gun with silver,” he answered in an irritated growl. “I will contact the Council, and I want you to inform the pack guards to get Alaric and his daughter and hold them both for questioning,” Sirius asserted. Pulling before the infirmary, Sirius mumbled sternly that he was going to fetch an orderly while Jace opened the back door of his truck. Leaning precariously on the door, I began to tumble out, but he caught me. “Will…they help me? I am banished,” I stammered. “Don't worry, Austin and I will cover the cost,” he asserted as he lifted me from the back. My blood had covered his backseat, I noticed, and groaned a pathetic sorry. A whe
Eva Gibson’s pov Waiting for the timer on my oven-baked chicken, I stood at the kitchen sink looking out the window at the barn. “Why do I keep feeling worried?” I murmured as I washed the dishes. “Because Austin is feeling that sweetie. Since you're both mated now, you can sense each other's emotions. Nero and I can also communicate with one another,” Lana explained to me. “Then tell me why he is worried, wolf.” Huffing, she responded, “I can't reach his wolf to ask him from here.” Furrowing my brow, I turned to the front door opening, and Jace entered along with the head of the guards, Sirius. Sniffing the air, Jace grinned slightly and told me it smelled good as he eyed me oddly and hurried to stand before me. “Was Austin here?” Nodding nervously, I told him that Austin supervised my work. Watching him reach up to my hair, he pulled out a few strands of hay and grinned slightly. “You mated in my barn,” he stated as fact, and I nodded slowly. Turning to Siriu