LUCY
I woke up with shooting pain down my spine and leg. When I tried to shift, it felt like I was paralyzed. There was this crushing weight on the left side of my body. Something smelled so good, like fresh rain in the forest. I opened my eyes and looked around. I was in the Mountain moon pack hospital. I wasn't a patient. I was on the couch, I turned my head, and Damon was what was crushing me. He must have fallen asleep next to me, waiting for Axel and Ellen to wake up. The Events of yesterday come flooding back to me. A shudder rips through me as I remember what happened. My movements must wake Damon because he yawns and stretches. He then slips his arm around my waist and pulls me closer to him.
"Um... hello. Do you mind?"
"What? you don't like cuddling?"
"Ya, I do but with my mate, which is not you." I try to wiggle out of his grip, even though I would never admit I kind of like it. I shake my head, removing those thought
LUCY POVAunt Bonnie was arguing with a tall man, definitely a werewolf. He was angry yelling at her. Aunt Bonnie lifted the man with ease, never moving from her place in the kitchen. Ellen sat on the floor, combing a doll's hair, admiring how beautiful she was."Listen to me, Thadeus, I do not care who you are. You do not scare me. You are nothing but a pathetic werewolf. I am a Gideon witch. You will not come to my home again, or I will have your precious Damon killed or, better yet, have his wolf removed. How great would that be the Alpha's son has no wolf." She cackled like a villain."I sent Axel away. He will never know who he is. I want Ellen for myself. She will be a great resource to me. Being wolfless, she is no threat to your pack." She released her psychic hold on the man and coughed, trying to regain his composure."They better not ever come looking, or I will kill them and everyone you love."The vision fades i
DAMON POV I sat in the kitchen drinking my coffee, listening to Lucy rip into Killian. How are they even mates? He sounds like he doesn't get her at all. I guess it will be easier than I thought to win her over. My father never put much value in the mate bond. He thought a strong pack was more important. I didn't necessarily feel the same way, but I would choose Lucy in every lifetime. She is sassy, wild and has a great sense of humour. We could be happy together. I slipped out of the kitchen catching the end of Lucy's rant as she ran up the stairs. "Don't worry man, ill look out for her. She has a lot of pressure on her right now. Let her cool off." He just looked at me. At first, I thought he was going to punch me, then he clenched his jaw. "I don't need advice about my mate from some spoiled Baby Alpha. Lucy may be stressed out right now. But make no mistake she is my Luna and my mate. I will keep her." He stalked out of the packhouse. He
LUCY POVDamon was actually quite charming. Every woman in the restaurant noticed how good-looking he was. While Damon ordered the food I called Lanie to check in on Axel and Ellen. Apparently, Axel was up and moving around. Liam was back and getting stronger by the minute. I could hear Lanie's stress level coming down by the way she joked and talked with Axel while we were on the phone. I said goodbye just in time for the food to arrive."I ordered you the soup too! The girl said it's homemade and delicious." He was right it was delicious."Damon? Can I ask you something?""About 20.""What?""You want to know how many girlfriends I have had right?""HAHA no, why would I care?"I swear I thought I saw a flash of hurt cross his features but it was gone as quick as it came."Why did you volunteer to come with me? Don't you need to get back to your pack?""Isn't it obvious Lucy?" I
DAMON POVI don't know what I expected when I volunteered to accompany Lucy to find Devon. I just knew I didn't want to be away from her. For the first time since my human mate died, I felt like I could breathe again. Lucy was like coming up for fresh air. Like I was drowning and she saved me. Everything about her drew me in, her sassy attitude, her tight round ass. Her magical laugh was like my drug of choice. I had been with my fair share of women but none compare to Lucy. When I realized Killian paid her little no attention being consumed with power and gaining more land I knew this was my chance to take the lead for her affection. It wouldn't be easy but it would be simpler than if he was a good devoted mate.We were enjoying silly banter back and forth, I was trying to tell her about what a crook her grandfather Ben was but she started to have one of her episodes. I rushed her to the car and took us to a nearby hotel. I set her up in the bed and held h
Ellen POV When I told Victoria about the baby, she immediately made me take a dark magic to cleanse tonic and put me under a purification spell. I was awake but my body was paralyzed I don't know if that was what was supposed to happen but I felt stronger with Axel in the bed next to me. When he did wake up he didn't leave my side him and Maddox took turns sleeping on the couch beside my bed. I was starting to feel my magic return and I felt lighter. I was finally able to sit up and speak. I hadn't even had a chance to tell Maddox about the baby, as soon as we were alone I was going to tell him. Watching him sleep with his head on my belly I wonder if maybe he already knew, with his wolf hearing maybe he could hear their heartbeat. I wiggled my toes hoping maybe Maddox would wake up on his own and I wouldn't have to move him. Before I could even wake Maddox, Axel was at my side checking my temp and giving me water. "How long was I out?" 
MADDOXI left that hospital room, fast shifted and headed for our territory. Killian wasn't answering my mindlink, Asshole. I ran as fast as I could I needed to know the truth.I knew it wasn't common that wolves got second chance mates or if they did the chance of finding them was much lower. Most Alphas hated Killian and Killian's father. They had a history of being ruthless and power-hungry. So No Alpha had agreed to him choosing their daughter as his chosen mate. Killian rejected his first mate because she was an omega and he wanted a stronger bloodline. When Lucy arrived I thought it must be fate. Ellen's best friend and Axel's mate's sister. It all felt right or was I kidding myself because I was so madly in love with Ellen. When Victoria told Ellen what Damon had told her, it all made sense. Lucy did not feel the mate pull she might have thought she did but not growing up in a pack she wouldn't know the difference especially if magic was involved. FU
DAMONI woke up with Lucy still sound asleep in my arms. She literally looked like an angel, her messy blonde hair cascading down her back, the sunlight sneaking through the blinds. I knew we needed to get on the road, but I did not want to let her go. How could I feel this much for someone I just met. She couldn't be my mate. I needed to talk to Esmerelda, but she hated phones, so I would have to wait until I got on pack land. I leaned in and rested my head on Lucy's shoulder. I could stay like this forever. I never thought I would feel this for anyone. I had never got the chance to touch my first mate before she was ripped from my life. When I think about it now. I never felt for her what I feel for Lucy. I could live on her laugh alone and that sexy way she tosses her hair from side to side. The way she jumps first and thinks second. She is impulsive and thoughtful. I wonder which part is her wolf and which part is her.Lucy began to stir awake. She turned to
LUCY I was feeling so confused. How could I feel this way about Damon? I have a mate. How do I not feel this way for Killian? He was good to me. He took care of me and loved me. We were marked and mated. How could I treat him this way? Almost like he could read my mind, Damon reached over, placing his hand over my hand. "Lucy, I am sorry. I didn't mean to push you. I don't want you feeling badly about whatever this is between us. I honestly think we could be mates. I read it is uncommon, but it does happen. Let's just wait and see what Esmerelda says when we stop at my pack." "How long until we get there?" "About another hour, it's close to the city Devon lives in. We will stay the night and head into the city for the weekend." I relaxed in my seat and let Damon put on his techno music. I was thinking of all that has happened in the last few weeks. I had to tell Killian about the kiss. I had to tell him I had feelings for someo