LOGINIt was probably a bad idea to tell Kane so much. But maybe he would understand that he wasn't the first man to want to be my mate, and that I still wouldn't accept. I didn't want to tell him that I had a fated mate that had neither marked me nor rejected me. That I was unable be with anyone else because I was matebound to a man I loved but couldn't be what he needed. It wasn't his place to know that. I had never told anyone about Carson, at least not all of the story. Tim knows I'm still in love with my high school sweetheart. He doesn't know why I left or why I don't go back. Arrik knows I was head or heels for a male back home. He suspects that my high school sweetheart found his fated mate and broke my heart. Which, is sort of true, but I did the heart breaking. I never even say Carson's name outloud except when I'm in heat or when my wolf says something nasty about him.I mixed drinks, I flirted, I gathered cash and rang in sales. It felt great to be back he
"My temper has cooled being back here behind the bar. I still won't accept that delivery, but I no longer want to scream at you or hit you." She shrugged. "I've never been good at holding a grudge. Well, at least not as an adult.""I do have questions. Sophomore year you got jobs and started working and stopped going home. What happened at home?" She shook her head. "I already told you. I'm a disappointment to my family and my pack. I just finally accepted that fact and stepped away. I couldn't be what they wanted.""No. I don't buy that. Every person here adores you. I can't imagine your pack not feeling the same." She looked down. "I disappointed a lot of people when I decided to go to college. My Mom and Luna wanted me to stay and continue working in her office. My friends wanted me to stay, obviously. My parents both expected me to settle down, mate, have pups. Our Beta worked with me trying to help me learn to shift, I was never successful.
"Do they play often?" I asked the bartender. "Cel used to work for me. She played every night on her breaks. Tim is one of the many guys that always wanted to date her. He challenged her to a game when they were in college. He's been losing to her ever since. So ten, eleven years now." "I thought she worked at Jackson's in college.""She did. That girl worked two or three jobs at a time from the middle of her sophmore year until after graduate school. Carried a full load of classes too, graduated with top honors. She's worked damn hard for what she's got. We're all real proud of our girl." "She is impressive. Why is she so against dating anyone?" The bartender shrugged. "Don't know. I always wondered if there was a guy back home. She never said but she never went home either. My wife always thought a guy back home broke her heart and Cel couldn't let him go." "She never dated anyone in college?""Not seriously. She
*Alpha Kane Evans POV*I followed the vintage Chevy as the man drove off with my Little Wolf. I hadn't gotten a good look at him. Little Wolf had met my eyes as they drove out of the alley. I could see the anger still in her eyes. 'She has a wicked temper.' Blaze chuckled.They only drove a couple of miles before pulling into a parking lot. The guy got out and walked around the truck. He opened the door and Celia let him take her hand to help her out of the truck. I growled as I saw him place his hand on the bare flesh of her lower back. She didn't move away from his hand the way she did from me whenever I tried to touch her.She smiled as they walked across the street to a restaurant called Jackson's Alley. I parked and followed them. As I entered, I saw her companion slip the hostess some cash. Celia had gone to the bar. I went to the bar and took the seat next to her. "How long are you going to be mad at me Little Wolf?" I asked quietly. "Alph
It was usually a five hour drive to Westfield, I drove faster than I should and was pulling into town well under that. I stopped for gas as I left the interstate. Kane pulled in and parked two pumps away. He stared at me the entire time I was pumping gas. The drive had done nothing to cool my anger. I wanted to run over there and smack him, but I resisted the urge. My wolf was howling with laughter. 'I didn't realize a man could still get this much emotion out of you.' She said. I ignored her.I pulled my phone out and dialed Tim. "Change of plans. Would you pick me up at my condo back entrance please?" Tim agreed, he'd be there in one hour. I disconnected. I got back in my car and drove off. Kane followed me. ThankGoddess for paranoia. My condo is in a secure building with round the clock security. The parking garage is only accessible to tenants and I would be able to go from the garage straight to my condo without going through the main entry. Ka
*Kane's POV * "Can't?" I asked. "Little Wolf, why can't you be my Luna?" "I am not Luna material. There are several reasons and I have no intention of discussing any of them. Trust me Kane when I say this. I am not meant to be your mate." Celia said quietly but firmly. "Were you rejected by your fated mate, Celia? Is that why I see pain in your eyes when I ask about your past?" "No Kane. I was not rejected." She sighed. "My past is painful and I prefer not to spend time thinking about what I've been through or what was lost. I focus on where I am now and what I need to do in the moment. I work hard and keep moving forward." Celia continued, her voice emotionless, "It's how I survive on my own. Leaving a pack is difficult. Going from a situation where you have friends, family, pack and financial support to being completely on your own, is hard. Even though, it was self imposed, being isolated from all that
I woke up drenched in sweat. My body felt like it was burning from the inside out. I thought I had the flu last night when I laid down, but this is not the flu. This is madness. My breasts are tender to touch, my core is throbbing as if it has its own heartbeat. What is happening? I feel hungry,
After class, I started to head to the cafeteria. Carson called my name and I turned. He waited as a couple of students scooted around me. "Celia. I overheard Jax say he wouldn't mind going to the lake with you. Did you tell your Dad about this morning?" "Yes, Carson. I told my Dad and he is worrie
Jax towered over both of us. Three months ago, he had a massive growth spurt right before his wolf came. Jax said, "Would you even hear it if she said no before? You talk so fucking much." He reached out and pulled Ang's ponytail lightly. "Hey, hands off sasquatch!" Ang said loudly as she rounded
I started walking towards the high school. I had plenty of time. I was kind of lost in my own thoughts. Mostly, I was thinking about my family. My Mom, Clara, lives at the packhouse. She is an assistant to our Luna Mazie and holds a Delta rank. Mom likes to stay close in case the Luna needs her. Da







