The group entered the burger joint, stepping to the side as we all looked over the menu. It took us a few minutes for everyone to decide what they wanted. When we had decided we approached the counter. One by one we gave our orders, I made sure to go last, handing the man at the register my debit card once everything was put in and confirmed. Tristan waited while I completed the transactions. The others had gone and secured a couple of large tables in the back so that we could spread out a bit and have room for the copious amount of food we had just purchased. With my card and my receipt in hand I turned with Tristan and we headed to join the others at the table, “I didn’t realize how hungry I was until we got in here and I smelled the food.” I chuckled a bit as I sat down. “I know that feeling.” Kami grinned.

~Cedric~   Waking up with Mat and I entangled in each other and the sheets was truly the best feeling in the world. I had never dreamed I would find my mate, it was part of how I ended up as Head Warrior for Dark Forest. I threw myself into training, using it as a distraction from the emptiness I had started to feel about a year after coming of age. Now he was here, in my bed, in my arms, hogging said bed. I smiled and rolled onto my side, drawing him against my body as I curled around him. He stirred and snuggled into me further. He was adorable when he slept. It was the only time I had ever seen him without the weight of some worry or concern on his shoulders, in his eyes. I enjoyed just holding him for a few more moments before I kissed his

Killian and Morgan took the stage, one of the pack members handing him a wireless microphone, “Can I have everyone’s attention please!” Killian waited a moment while the chatter died down and attention focused on him, “Thank you. Good afternoon everyone! We are at this impromptu gathering to both celebrate and say goodbye.” There was some murmuring among the wolves. By now everyone knew that I had found my mate, even if they hadn’t met him or even seen him yet, but my plans to relocate to Moonlight had been so quickly thrown together that not everyone may know I was leaving rather than Mat joining Dark Forest. Killian motioned for Mat and I to join him. Grabbing his hand we moved through the crowd until we reached the stage, stepping up to stand by Killian and Morgan. Killian continued, “As you all know, Cedric has found his mate. His name is Mat, and he is t

“So, when Alyce met her first mate, Alpha Tristan of Red Moon. I put myself between them, refusing to let Tristan near her while she processed the information and got her wits about her. She is generally very well put together and quick on her feet, but every once in a while something throws her for a loop and she needs a minute to process it.” “You’re a brave soul to get between a male and his mate, especially an Alpha.” Darius whispered, eyes wide in disbelief. “Yeah, well when it comes to Aly, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to protect her. I went so far as to threaten Tristan the same day I met him over her. She’s been my best friend and my sister since we were about 8, when she came to our pack as an Omega.” “Brave soul is right.” Felix echoed Darius’ statement, “Alpha Tristan is one of the most powerful Alpha

~Alyce/Faelyn~   I awoke the next morning to the light coming through our curtains. I was sprawled across Tristan’s chest, which had quickly become the norm for us. I realized I had slept through my alarm and missed training, but I wasn’t particularly upset by it this morning. Mat and Cedric would be home this afternoon and I couldn’t wait. I slid off of Tristan and rolled off the bed, just in time too. As my feet hit the floor he was shifting, arms reaching for me. With a giggle I stepped out of his reach. I wanted time to make sure that everything was ready and that nothing had been missed or left undone. Tristan whined a bit, “Come back to bed Half-Pint. We have hours before they’ll be here. It wouldn’t be so bad to sleep in a little.” I laughed softly. “Sorry my dear Alph