LOGINBefore returning to the jail, I had a quick lunch with Alaina. She was polite and answered questions, but I could tell she was distracted. She was still thinking of Neil. Finally, I said, "If you like Neil, tell him. Guys like it when a girl is upfront."Alaina blushed. "I can't. Moonless Night is a little different when it comes to relationships. We are both of age, we wouldn't be allowed to date unless we are pursuing a chosen mate bond and it would have to be short term, maybe a month or two at most. I have been hoping that Neil would be my fated mate, but my wolf hasn't said anything about him to me." "You aren't allowed to date after coming of age? How do you get to know anyone to determine if you want to be mates?" I asked confused."Fated mates are preferred here. Chosen mates are acceptable, but we aren't allowed to date. That's why we have the Mates Dinner on the last full moon of each quarter. All unmated pack members are expected to attend and mingle. This gives us a chanc
So far, the low level rogues knew virtually nothing. It seemed that Mark had done alot to compartmentalize their jobs so if any one rogue was caught they couldn't give enough information to do any damage to the operations.Moonless Night was hospitable though. They had me take a break after we finished with the driver. When I stepped outside, a beautiful, young female smiled and said, "Beta Mun, I'm Alaina. I'll be showing you to the packhouse so you can get a bite to eat or rest for a time. Would you like to walk or drive?" "I'd like to check-in with Sergi and see what progress he and Neil are making on the topography system first." I said. "Then we can certainly take a stroll." I smiled."Of course. Neil and Sergi are this way." She walked in front of me to lead the way. "Alaina, walk beside me please. I'd like to talk as we walk, if you don't mind." She turned and waited for me to reach her side. I smiled at her. "Thank you, my dear." She smiled back. I noted that she was unmarke
Leave it to Colm and Michael to make Celly feel like she did something wrong! Eckley was pacing in my head. He was angry that they thought he could hurt Celly. 'Love her. Protect her. Not just her wolf, but her! I love our Celly!' 'I know Eck. I trust you with Celly. Colm and Michael don't know their mates yet, so they can't understand how deeply you care for Celly.' "Celly, please don't worry about running with Eck. You can still run with him. He loves you separately from me, he would never hurt you." I said."I know Carson. I trust you and Eckley. I'm just worried they are going to try to get you in trouble for letting me run with Eck, or that Eck would be upset." She said. "Eckley is upset that they think he could hurt you. He said, 'Love her, protect her. Not just her wolf. I love our Celly!' He doesn't want you to be scared of him." She smiled. "Eckley, I'm never scared of you. You smile at me and laugh when you think I'm funny. I know you love me too and I love you, but I do
Aidan had handed me the reports that were from the little she-wolf's visit to the jail. She had apparently identified all the rogues and Aidan had written notes about the details she had given. I overheard some of their Warriors talking about the visit. Apparently, the little she-wolf had impressed them all with her strength and determination to give them information. The Warriors said she had made some quite cutting remarks to the rogues. I smiled, she is impressive. Piper chimed in, 'I want to see her again.' I answered, 'Sorry. That won't happen. Kane will kill me and that is not something I will risk at this point.' Piper huffed. Aidan said he would like us to start with the rogue she named Jerk. He apparently was the most vicious to her and was responsible for her broken ribs. Also he was their second in command. The note said, "she thinks he is their version of a Beta but not worthy of that title" She is funny. "I am good with starting with Jerk." I said smiling. "Let's go.
I was glad to be done with the rogues. As we walked back to the packhouse, I took Carson's hand. I was thinking about a lot of things, but mostly about Carson. It felt right to hold his hand. 'He is my home. He will always love me and support me and keep me safe. I want to stay with him.' I thought. My wolf howled, 'No. You don't want that. You can't stay with him. We need to leave. I don't want a mate. Don't force me into this!' 'I do want to stay with him. I love him so much. I won't force you to accept Eckley, but please don't try to force me away from Carson. You and I need to figure out a way for us to be friends and respect each other. For me, part of that is letting me have time with Carson.''No! Time with Carson means you will force me to accept Eckley. You and I will never be friends unless we leave. I want to leave.' My wolf screamed at me. She started howling. Neither of us trusted the other. I frowned. I didn't know what to do. Luna Maisie's words were ringing in my he
As we were walking out of the jail, I kept thinking, Celly did amazing!She confronted each rogue, gave us information that could be used in the interrogations. She didn't let any of them get the better of her. 'I am proud of her! I am glad I was there to support her.' I said to Eckley. 'Me too. Our girl is strong, beautiful, powerful.' Eckley said. I could feel his pride in her too. Suddenly, Celly pulled her hand out of mine. She doubled over and began vomiting. I rubbed her back and said, "It's ok. You're fine, honey." She stood up slowly, I could see her hands shaking. "Celly, you did amazing. It's fine to have a physical reaction after that. Let me take you home." I said, still rubbing her back. "I don't think I can walk yet. I need to sit down." She said quietly and sat down leaning against the wall. "Get her some water please." I heard Leo say to someone. I was still focused on Celly. I squatted down in front of her and put my hand on her knee. "I can carry you back to t
We went back into the living room and restarted the movie. Celia sat on the chair, so I sat on the floor in front of her and leaned against her leg. I wanted to ask her to move a little so I could share the chair, but I decided not to push my luck. Eckley was thrilled that I was touching her. Ever
"Hey Ang. Let's go to my house and ask Jax to come over for a movie night. We haven't done that in a while."Ang linked her arm through mine. "Yes! You sit in the chair and I'll take the couch so Jax has to sit next to me." She smiled. Ang called Jax, I could only hear her side of the conversation
I walked away from Carson. I shook my head trying to clear it. Why would he want to help me leave the pack? In my head, I heard, 'He wouldn't help if he knew your plan.' I shook my head again and started chewing on my bruised bottom lip. I hurried to class. Thankfully, Carson and Jax were not in
I looked over at Celia in our 3rd class. She was clearly in a bad mood. I wonder if she choose to not go to the lake with Carson and so she had extra energy that made her angry. But I knew from experience that asking Celia why she was upset or angry would not get me an answer. Celia is my friend







