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Oliver's P.O.V. Walking away from Lana when I was aware of the fury boiling through her veins, felt like the wrong move. I didn't want anything planting a seed of doubt in her about me. If the alpha hadn't been watching, I would have pulled Nyla off me and told her to go to Hell. But we were guests, and insulting one of their pack members didn't seem like the best idea. Ignoring the Alpha's command for me to follow her would have been just as bad. I would be in trouble either way, but at least this way, the person who was mad at me wasn't the one offering my mate and daughter shelter, food, and safety. I could make things right with Lana, but pissing off the only people who could protect us right now was in bad taste. As the office door closed behind me, I tried to block out the emotions coming from Lana. Every second I was away from her, the worse they felt. Her anger grew deeper, and the feeling of betrayal burned further into my brain. "Please, take a seat." Alpha Jones request
Lana's P.O.V. Charlotte was quick to guide us away from her, Oliver's mate. I may have been new to his world, but I knew that animals mated. Hell, for the past few weeks, I had been 'mating' with him every chance I could. To think that he could have been here yesterday, fucking that model-worthy woman and then coming home to me and acting like nothing happened... I felt bile move up my throat as the thought reached me. Haf he been inside both of us yesterday? I felt dirty, but more than that, I felt betrayed. I tried to listen to Oliver when he asked me not to assume anything and to wait for him to explain, but it was hard. Why would a woman wrap herself around a man like that unless they were intimate? The fact that she claimed she was his mate, made it all the worse in my head. What was the difference between mating with someone and being their mate? I had felt like I was invading their privacy just by witnessing their intimate greeting. Maddie didn't seem to notice or mind, but
Oliver's P.O.V. My heart shattered as a tear rolled down her cheek. Her eyes were wide, red, pleading… begging me to tell her it wasn't true. "Not anymore," I said softly, but the rush of rage that I felt coming from her told me that wasn't the answer she was hoping for. "There is no one else for me, only you." Lana stood up, sliding out from between where I sat on my knees before her until she was free to pace the room. Rising to my feet, I patiently watched her for a moment before trying to explain again. "This is unbelievable," Lana whispered, but I could see her tensing even more. Her face was turning pink, and her tears had stopped. If there were room, I would have taken a step back as she turned to face me with a fierce glare. Her eyes narrowed in on me, and she took a step forward. "How dare you! You had the nerve to get mad at me because I ran away from a husband who had been beating me and Maddie for years, and you had a soulmate here waiting for you. Someone who was handp
Lana's P.O.V. I was being petty as we sat down at the kitchen island for lunch. Every time I heard someone moving, my hand snapped over to hold Oliver's hand, arm, or thigh. I wanted to be prepared the next time that woman, Nyla, came near. I wanted her to see that Oliver was mine now. Hell, if I were a wolf, I would walk him over to her and then piss around him. Although I doubted that was how their kind marked their territory, it was still funny to think about. Maddie was oblivious to the tension pouring from me, but Oliver seemed aware. He had turned his barstool at the island until he was facing me. He pulled my chair closer until I was seated between his legs with both of mine hanging over one of his. I was basking in the pride of knowing that he was mine and that he was open to showing affection toward me in front of other people. But no matter how close we were, if Nyla were to walk in, I would find a way to be even closer without scaring my daughter. Maddie had enjoyed h
Oliver's P.O.V. I could see it clear as day in the pain etched into Nyla's face. Seeing me with Lana was actually hurting her. She felt betrayed. It was as if she were telling the truth, and she still felt the mate bond. But that shouldn't be possible. "Nyla, I'm sorry. It's gone for me. I don't feel anything for you. There is no pull, no feelings…nothing. You still feel it?" The disbelief leaked into my tone. but the way her hands were shaking at her sides as tears silently slid down her cheek made guilt stab its way into my chest. "Were you just about to…" Nyla whispered with shock. Her hand moved up to touch her mark, the one that had been placed by Conner. The sensation of contact with her chosen mate's mark seemed to bring her back to reality, and she shook her head back and forth in disbelief and confusion. I watched her leave, unsure how to react or respond as she sprinted out of the room. The sound of the pack house door slamming shut met my ears only a second later, but t
Oliver's P.O.V. "I don't want to think about anyone else right now, and as for James, I will never let him lay a hand on you or Maddie again. I swear to you." I promised as I slid my hands up her hips to the curve of her waist, my thumbs sliding against the soft flesh beneath her bra line. "The only thing on my mind is how fucking good you taste, and how you sound when you cum for me." Lana's lips parted against the skin of my chest, and I smiled as she looked up at me. "Prove it." Her challenge sent a thrill through me and my beast. I felt him come forward, but I kept control. I lifted her from the ground, connecting our lips as she wrapped her legs around me. "I plan to," I said as I set her down on the bed and pulled her shorts off in one pull. Lana leaned up on her elbow, unclasping her bra with one hand behind her before tossing it to the floor. "I don't know if I've told you this, but I fucking love it when you don't wear any panties for me." Her desire was the sweetest thin
Lana's P.O.V. The control he seemed to be losing snapped right back as he stared down at me in shock. The black of his eyes vanished as he quickly pulled out and came on my clit. The warmth of it sent another shock of pleasure through me. My eyes were wide as I stared at him, wanting him to say it again… needing to confirm I had heard him right the first time. He had declared his love for me, something I hadn't heard a man say in years. It felt right to hear it from his lips. I had dreamed of him saying it night after night, but I never would have imagined that he would say it in real life. Especially given the situation. His soulmate had just been crying over him in the kitchen. Groups of rogues were hunting him down and trying to kill him. My husband could be anywhere, waiting for the chance to take me and Maddie back home, if not, kill me. But he was here with me, declaring his love… and I froze. I wanted to say it back, but my mind was screaming that it wasn't safe. As soon
Lana's P.O.V. The kids' center was different than I expected it to be. They had everything a kid could want except for a bounce house. I moved to the side, trying to catch sight of Lottie or Maddie, feeling panicked when they were nowhere to be found. "How are you liking it here so far?" The male voice asked from behind me. The sudden uneasiness made me spin around with my hand to my waistband, but I was weaponless. My heart slammed against my ribcage when I realized that I had left myself open and vulnerable. I was so distracted by the thought of Nyla and Oliver being alone, that I didn't even think to grab it. Instead, I came down to see Maddie. It was getting late, and the pack was going to eat soon. I didn't want people that neither I nor Oliver knew, especially other Nomads that were only here for refuge and not a part of the pack roaming the house when I didn't have eyes on Maddie. The tall man was familiar, and I kept my guard up as he approached. His caramel skin and deep