I stared across the room at a large circular table that held twelve other Alpha’s. We had narrowed it down to the final dozen with Octavia’s help and the well-prepared notes that Dez and Orion made for us as they travelled around to inform and send out invites to this meeting. They weren’t given much time, but to their credit the notes that they made for us were invaluable. Every interaction they had with the other candidates had produced opinions and the odd story of their impressions of others being invited. While some willingly gave praise and offered their support of another candidate being on the council with them, others went out of their way to make sure we had the worst impression of someone, and while that was second nature for most, we quickly discounted those entries. We needed candidates who could remain composed, who would

** Two months after the council meeting ** “Bob Ross would be proud Dearest,” I smirked over at Alaric as I caught a glimpse at his sketch. He was surprisingly talented, although I wasn’t sure I was surprised anymore. It seemed like everything he set his mind to, he became talented in. His level of control and perfectionism coupling his desire to master things perfectly.  “I very much doubt that my Dear,” he smirked at me, “but thank you,” he leaned over and kissed the side of my head. I loved these moments with him, where we laid on a blanket over the grass on our stomachs, sketching the tree line and he was relaxed and casual.  “We’re about to be interrupted,” I whispered, and without warning Alaric tackled me into the grass, crashing his lips against mine in such a hot, wild, mess that had me moaning

“Shh Sugar, you’re ok, we’re here,” he lifted my chin and locked eyes with me, his golden hues grounding me and his sparks soothed me, “she doesn’t need you right now Artemis.”Alaric and Xander surrounded me, the perfect storm of my mates back in place as I let their scents bring me back to safety. Connor’s fire was nothing compared to Alaric’s. His smokiness filled my senses and drifted through me as it connected with Xander’s warmth and Wyatt’s sweet dew that lifted my mood. ‘Tell us,’ Alaric linked the four of us. ‘I don’t know where to start,’ I let my hands drift up Wyatt’s shirt, and he pulled it off so

“Dezzy… you better link some people,” Logan was scooping under my arms to keep me upright as Dez took in what was happening, trying to take me to the couch.  “I’m NOT sitting,” I half snapped out. “Logan, go wait outside please,” Dez looked a bit terrified, “you don’t want to be anywhere near her when the kings get back.”  “I’m not… I’m not ready Dez,” the tears started to roll down my face. “You’re strong Love, you-” “NO!” I interrupted him as another wave of pain started to creep around my stomach, “Connor…” I tried to wipe my tears before the boys got back, “I didn’t think it was going to be this hard to let him go, and he’s not even gone yet.” “Love,” Dez grasp

If you're following along with Timber Alpha for the complete storyline, chapters for "Mylo" are now up and will be updated daily until complete! Although "Timber Alpha" and "Mylo" can be read separately from "Mated to Brianna" and "Alpha Heirs," they do come from the same timeline and cross into each other :) The reading order is as follows; Timber Alpha, Mated to Brianna, Mylo (Add to length of Timber Alpha), Alpha Heirs (coming in fall)   Find my group on F******k for updates, general discussions, and reading orders. I'd love to see who you all picture for the characters, hear who you love, who you hate, and who you love to hate! I'm always interested in feedback so I can help my books continue to be what you truly love to read. "GoodNovel - Marie Night - Readers"