ETHAN POV"You can stay here if you like...I'm going to go change. Make yourself comfortable," Miranda says shyly before darting from the room.My eyes widen, and Kratos's excitement explodes through our mind. And while I find the thought of being near her wonderful, spending the night fills me with unease. Gejtting close to someone has always been a no-no. But now I need to bond, connect. In the past, I have had friends. But I never allowed myself to get attached. Sasha was the only mortal I have ever bonded with.Kratos- our mate will only be mortal until she carries our mark.Ethan- she might not want it. Immortality isn't something to be taken lightly.Kratos growls at me, but doubt flows through our link. He might not like my words, but they are true. Miranda is our mate, but she hasn't agreed to share an extended life with us.I move to Miranda's ful

ETHAN POV  My stomach knots and my hands twist behind my back as I stand next to the stage our wolves built in record time. I feel overwhelmed, but anyone looking at my face would say I am lying. I have wiped every single emotion from my face. The only outward display of my unease is my twisted hands.   "Today marks a monumentous day in werewolf history. Today is the day my mate takes her rightful place as our Goddess, and it is also the day our son becomes King. After today many things will change, and the werewolf community will once again be one," my Father Jackson calls into the packed territory.   He nods to my mother, and she steps forward immediately. She smiles at the crowd before her skin takes on its magical glow.   "First, I will begin by listing the new changes that will become law as soon as my body transitions into its Goddess state. These changes were the last laws made by the previous Goddess, and I a

ETHAN POV"Ethan," Miranda whispers after looking at me as if I have been resurrected from the dead.I shift uncomfortably and glance towards the male watching us in his car. I snap my teeth at him, and he immediately starts his vehicle."Hey, be nice," Miranda says, and my head snaps to the front.My hands ball into fists, and my claws dig into my palms."Be nice...be nice? How about you explain why after two months of not hearing from you, I find you out with someone else. The least you could have done was call me," I manage to say without growling.Her cheeks turn bright pink, and her beautiful blue eyes shift downward before flicking to the left."I would have called you if I could. Ethan, please don't be upset. I will explain everything, okay, just...why don't we get in my car. You are drawing a crowd," Miranda whispers as she glances

ETHAN POV    Heads bow all around me as I walk towards the entrance to the cells. But my rage and self-hate keep me from caring about how my mood is affecting my pack. Blasts of power are radiating from my body, and I like it. It keeps everyone away from me.   I stomp down the narrow staircase, and my guards all bow low.  "When will they arrive," I snap, and one of the younger guards begins to shake.   "Two hours, my king," he answers while barely glancing at my blood and dirt-caked body.  I growl and punch the wall. I need relief now. I need to hurt something the way I am hurting. Now that Miranda's emotions have drifted to peace, I can only focus on my misery. At least she is resting.  "Mindlink me as soon as you have them chained," I growl, and he nods while not making eye contact.&nbs

ETHAN POV (rated R)Relief at having Miranda in my arms is overwhelming as my warriors, and I walk back towards the archway. Out of all my years of life, I have never been as emotional as I have been today. From self-pity to self-hate, from blinding rage to blissful relief, I have never experienced anything like it...and I hope never to have to again.The archway gets closer and closer but instead of heading for our realm happily, my warrior holding Lorraine freezes."My King, I must mark my mate. She is unconscious and can not give her consent....but her home is too dangerous for her to return to," my warrior explains as soon as I make it to his side.I look down at Miranda as she bites her lip hesitantly."Miranda...love, he is right. I pray we captured all the members of this group, but I can't be positive. Returning to your house will place both of you