Haley It seems blood red wolves have used this book as a journal and it gets passed down to the next one. The last entry is from the fifties. I can’t believe what I am reading. This has got to be some sick joke right? ‘December 1952 A dark witch has successfully created a potion that will make a blood red wolf obedient to her master. There is no known cure at this time. My mother is lost, gone and I’m never going to get her back. Blood red wolves beware, trust no one. I have gone into hiding deep in the woods where no humans or wolves live. It’s a hard life but at least I am free.’ ‘March 1953 Someone has found me, I am going to have to leave. He was just a human but still, I need to be cautious. I just don’t know where I am going to go.’ ‘August 1953 I ran into a wolf today. He is my mate. He wants me to come live with him in his pack and I’ve said yes. He doesn’t know what I am but I can keep that a secret and we can live happily together.’ ‘March 1954 I have given birth to

Alpha Avery “What’s wrong with her?” “She has a silver knife embedded in her thigh. I don’t know how it got there but we need Dr. Sully to remove it.” “I’ve called the wolves back. They will head straight here to help protect her while you carry her back.” “We don’t have time for that. We need to get back now!” “I’ve mind linked our guys. Helicopter will be at that clearing we passed in five.” I pull Haley into my arms and Mason shifts, grabbing her bag. With the silver knife inside her she can’t heal and the poison will spread to her heart. I am running as fast as my legs can carry me with my brother flanking to my left and some warriors on my right. As if this night couldn’t get any worse, we hear howling in the distance. “Wild rogues,” Mason mind links. “Form up,” I order. My wolves make a formation around me and their Luna. We are almost to the clearing Mason was talking about but I don’t think we’ll make it before the wild rogues happen upon us. Their awful pungent smell

Haley I am on the verge of tears having this conversation with Alpha Avery. He says he understands what’s at risk for him but I can’t risk it. He has this whole pack of wolves that were previously slaves that depend on him along with all the wolves that are still slaves. He has a destiny to fulfill and it can’t fail because of me. Suddenly Nick and Ray burst into the room. They rush to my side and squeeze me. I squeeze them back, crying. Guilt fills me for leaving them behind. “How could you Haley!” “Yeah, Ray and I were worried sick about you. We know we can’t track you because you have no scent.” “That was the point. I didn’t want either of you going after me. You have settled in so nicely here and made friends. I couldn’t ask you to give them up for a life that leads to death.” “That’s not your choice to make Haley, it’s ours,” says Nick “Yeah, we aren’t slaves anymore Haley. We can decide for ourselves what to do with our lives,” says Ray. Ray seems more angry with me than N

Alpha Avery I walk Haley back to her cottage, wanting to make sure she makes it inside okay before heading to my office. I need to get a lot of work done so I can spend the day with my mate on our date. Mason is already in the office getting some of his own work done when I walk in. “How is my sister-in-law doing brother?” “She is much better.” I can’t help but think back to our conversation and her letting me kiss her. Mason raises an eyebrow at me before grinning himself. “So you did the deed already I see.” “What? No of course not.” “Your face says otherwise Alpha,” he teases. “We kissed that’s all. I think she’s accepted the bond and isn’t going to run away.” “That’s great, really Avery. Why did she run to begin with?” I go into Haley’s story of her ability and what it does to her. For once Mason doesn’t interrupt and listens carefully to what I am saying. “Interesting. I bet that is why Alpha Jake wants her.” I look at him confused. “What do you know?” “Well, while y

Haley The shop seems all set and the boys are making fliers. I pull out a guitar and play Jessica Simpson’s song, With You. I can’t help but smile as I think of Alpha Avery when I sing the lyrics. I am so lost in the music I don’t hear beta Mason walk in. “You have an amazing singing voice.” I jump, startled that he snuck up on me and was listening this whole time. “Don’t stop on my account.” I blush and set the guitar down. I don’t mind playing for an audience but I’d rather know when I am. I would’ve picked a different song. “You shouldn’t sneak up on people like that.” “Sorry. We have a shopping trip remember?” “Oh, right. Sorry you have to take me shopping. I don’t really need a new outfit.” “I don’t mind and Avery insisted you find something you like for this date he has planned.” “You know what we are doing?” “Yes, but don’t ask. I’m not telling.” I begin to put the guitar back in it’s case when he stops me. “Play another song.” I look and find Harrison and Aiden ha