this was interesting to write. I don't often do POV from the "bad guy" because they are often deranged, but here we go.
NoahI miss Ryder, but I want him and Elena to find happiness together. I can’t be a part of that equation. I know that seems messed up given that I have fallen in love with both my best friend and my stepsister. For weeks now she has come to soothe my nightmares and though nothing sexual happens between us, she often holds me in her arms, or I hold her tightly. My body reacts to her presence, but I never give in. I managed for years by not giving in to my attraction to Ryder. I never should have kissed Ryder. That first kiss opened a floodgate of emotions and desires that had been just barely held back for many years. Now, I barely see my best friend…the man I love. But I really need for him and Elena to be happy without me. I just complicate things.If my mother knew about Elena coming to me at night she would probably blame Elena and cause a big fuss about her as well, but it is me who is just barely hanging on here. I need an anchor and Elena helps keep me tethered. “I’m moving u
TW: unhinged bad guy POV...delusion, incestous concepts, sexual assault and abuse of power all feature in this chapter. you might want to skip this one.Donavan “Follow Captain Kelly. He has been leaving packlands frequently over the last couple of months and I don’t need any traitors in my ranks,” I said just last week. Thanks to my loyal tracker and spy, Roger Skinner, I know the weakest link in that vile Delta’s household and I intend to exploit it. “Captain Kelly!” I greet as I re-enter my territory. “I’m glad to see you on gate duty this evening. As soon as you are relieved of duty, I require your presence at the packhouse.” “But…I don’t finish up here until…oh! Okay, Alpha, sir!” Captain Kelly says, remembering his place after starting to respond way too casually and feeling the strength of my dark gaze bearing down on him. Weak. Pathetic. How did he ever move up in ranks as high as Captain of the Southern Gate Night Watch? Oh, I remember…my father saw promise in him
Elena “So…for this project, I think we need to go get this book from the packhouse library. It goes into more details than any of the books we have found at school about…Elena? Are you listening?” Rolly asks. I’ve been distracted. I’m worried about both Noah and Ryder. I have been doing my best to bring them back together. It’s what they both want, but there is an edge to the atmosphere anytime they are in the same space, a palpable tension that I think everyone can feel and a nervousness. “Sorry, Rolly. I am paying attention, I promise, but…I’m worried. I…I shouldn’t tell you. It’s not my thing to tell,” I sigh. “But we can get the book and then you can help me clean up the Delta suite some more. I really want to move in there, even if Noah doesn’t feel up to coming with me.” “I’m sorry, but if you would tell me, maybe I could help,” Rolly offers. “It isn’t really my place to tell, Rolly,” I sigh once again. “But it’s bothering you. I can tell how much whatever it is hurts yo
Liam “Liam, I would like you to be present at today’s meeting. Do not say anything. Just observe the alpha we are meeting with. This particular alpha is one who has given our pack a difficult time for quite a few years, before your birth even,” my father said before school today. Now as I enter my father’s office and come eye to eye with the Alpha of The Mystic Shadow Pack a shiver goes down my spine. Something about Alpha Donovan Blake sets off warning bells inside me and sets my wolf on edge. I can see why my father wants me present. The atmosphere is thick with tension and my father’s stance is formal and stiff, so unlike his usual demeanor. This isn’t a friendly meeting, but I already knew that. “You requested this meeting, Alpha Blake, but it is in my home and this is my son and heir, Liam. He shall be present as we discuss matters so that he may observe and better learn his duties,” my father says in a firm tone and with a still gesture. I stick my hand out to shake the oth
ElenaI’m always running, to something, away from something or just to run and be free. Now I am running because that is my morning routine.I let my speed pick up as I round the bend and pass the packhouse. I take the trail Ryder showed me last week. He’s tried talking to me a few times about how I nearly kissed him. He told me he and Noah both want me and they want the three of us to be together. I can’t entertain such ideas. My father has been on ege and Allison has been irritable at best this entire week. Noah and I find peace where we can and Olivia…poor Livie is stuck in the storm. For me, peace is running and nature. Noah finds peace sleeping in my arms or sparring other top fighters. I turn down the little path that skirts the clearing that Ryder explained is the area where they shift for full moon runs if they have them. He told me they haven’t in a while but Liam intends to start them up again. I can see how they would appeal. Running feels wonderful and I feel like out her
Ryder“Ryder, what happened? You look like shit,” Liam says with surprise and worry all over his face. “You and Noah seemed so sweet together last night. Did you fight?”“Nah…it’s personal and embarrassing,” I reply. “Noah and I are fine, but his mother is NOT fine with me. She said stuff about how she has known me since I was in diapers and I betrayed her trust.”“I’m not going to guess…or maybe I am imagining it now…” Liam chuckles and then adjusts himself which is as much a move to let me know he has an idea what might have happened as it is to make himself more comfortable.“I won’t give you details, but I’m looking forward to having some more alone time with Noah. I just don’t know how or when,” I whisper.“I hope you get that,” Liam whispers and winks.“Yeah. Well, I promised to give Elena a tour of the packhouse. So we’ll be by later, as long as no one runs me out as if I’m a criminal or something,” I snort. “I think they need some time. The pair of you have been inseparable f
Elena“Boys!” Allison shrieks so loudly that I drop my cell phone. I scoop my phone up and quickly tell Erica I have to go and I will fill her in later. Then, I rush to see what the commotion is.“Mom! Knock before you open the door!” Noah shouts and I get a decent view around Allison of him as he stand, throwing a blanket over Ryder who looks as if he wants to disappear about now.“Well, I heard noises. I wasn’t sure if you had gotten into a fight or were having a disagreement, but…this NEVER crossed my mind! How long have you…” Allison starts.“Oh, Goddess! Mom! Shut up!” Noah shouts then spots me and quickly covers his dick with his hands and flushes. “I guess mom caught them in the act,” Olivia whispers in my ear. “It was inevitable. They have both been giving each other looks for years, but you were the catalyst.”She chuckles softly and I see mischief in her eyes. She is young enough that it concerns me that she knows this, but not so young that it is far fetched. Most human te
Noah“I don’t know if I can…” I start, but Ryder’s lips cut off my words before I can get them all out as his lips crash against mine and his hands pull at my shirt.The kiss is heated and needy and his hands are frantic as they tug my shirt off and he reaches for my belt buckle. His desire is palpable and infectious. A fire coils in the pit of my belly, slowly unfurling into a wild flame and surging through my entire being. It’s a fire that can only be quenched by Ryder’s body and his hungry kisses let me know that is precisely what he intends to do. I grab Ryder’s firm ass and pull him against me as I deepen the kiss. My brain can wait to backfire. Tonight I’m making love to my best friend!Ryder moans into my mouth and rolls his hips, emphasizing how hard his cock is for me as he weaves his fingers into my hair. I glide one of my hands up His back and rull my hips against his, grinding against his hard length and getting lost in our passion.I pull Ryder’s shirt right over his head
RyderI could tell as soon as Noah climbed into the truck beside me that he was very tense. Actually, before he climbed into the truck. His entire body language shows the tension.“What’s up, Noah? You are too tense for this to be about our date,” I ask.“She’s out with HIM,” Noah snarls. “And she looks really good in a cute dress.”“You have to relax, Cowboy,” I chuckle. “He’s our Alpha and he’s allowed to get to know her. He’s an attractive guy and nice. She could do worse. If she isn’t with us, wouldn’t you rather her be with someone strong enough to protect her.”“I want her to be with us,” Noah snorts.“Please, try to stay chill and enjoy our first date. Maybe when we get home we’ll get to pick up where we left off before whatever that was with your mom,” I suggest.“I’ll try, but I can’t guarantee anything,” he replies, but he allows me to caress his thigh as I drive us to the restaurant. We are silent for the drive and I know Noah is stressing out about Elena and Liam. I trus