Still in thought, I heard the announcer saying “Next Mr. Brian Luiff, founder and owner of the Misty Mountains rodeo will be showing off his beautiful new Appaloosa and…..” Looking up with tears in my eyes, I looked straight into the hazel ones from two days back. My cowboy, it was him. He was Brain? The same Brain that took me home? He walked around the arena with the most beautiful horse I have ever seen. You could see the love he had for the horse. Patting her, saying words to her. How could there be such love between man and creature, not between man and woman? I have never owned a pet, always dreaming about one, but again it was not to be. My heart ached as I looked between them and Eric still holding the lady’s hand. Looking back at Brian, I can see a frown on his face, he is trying to show no affection but his eyes tell another story. It almost feels as if he sees my teary eyes and wants to do something about it. ‘Do not be silly Hailey, that would mean he cares! Agh m

Still holding my hand, he leads me to a room. It was a launch. The dim lights, the fire in the fireplace, and the smell of fresh flowers gave it a warm feeling. There was a red three-seat couch to one side with two chairs near the fire. A solid wood coffee table in the middle. On the floor before the fireplace, there was a thick furlike carpet that gave it a romantic feel. On top, there was a painting of a man. His eyes were the same as the mysterious man next to me, making me think that they were related. Everything screams expensive. Leading me to one of the chairs, he showed me where to sit. The chair was very comfortable. Looking into the fire, my mind goes again to what happened or what could have happened. Still standing, he turns around and disappears through doors on the left of the room, only to appear after a few minutes with a tray of fresh fruit and cold meat on. Seeing the food, my stomach rumbled, telling me that the last thing I had was breakfast with Candice. I gave

Brian’s POV Standing next to the stands, I held Bella my Appaloosa. Every year I show the new fouls of my stud. She was gorgeous. I loved talking to her, patting her soft fur. Animals were devoted and did not turn on you. Did not break and crush your heart as if it meant nothing in the first place. “Next Mr. Brian Luiff, founder and owner of the Misty Mountains rodeo, will be showing off his beautiful new Appaloosa and…..” I heard the announcer say. Walking slowly into the ring, I felt her staring at me. Her scent filled my mind. “Mate, mate is here!!” Cayden is jumping and wags his tail like a puppy. “Calm down, not now” my voice is stern. I looked up and saw her standing in one of the stands. She has got tears in her eyes. She is looking between me and another guy standing next to a blond. What’s wrong? Did he break her heart? I feel a sting in my heart. “Mate is crying, go to her” Cayden says, feeling the protectiveness of his mate. “NO, you have to calm down. I do not

Walking to the shoes, I could see that they were also designer ones, from heals to pumps in all colors. They were all in my size, how did he know that? I see the drawers to the left and go to open them. Inside was designer lingerie also in different colors, all of them in silk. Tracing them with my finger, I took out a red lace and silk bra with a matching G-string. Again, with my size, I just stared, he really knew me. But yet I did not know him. Was he a stalker or what? Turning back to the dresses and did not know what to wear as there was so much to choose from. Finally deciding, I took an off-shoulder red summer dress with a thin black belt. The material felt soft against my skin, hugging my features gracefully. The shoes were a pair of red pumps, looking at myself in the full-length mirror, I could not believe that it was me. I felt like a princess. Turned around making sure that the image in the mirror did the same. Taking off the towel around my head, I shake my curls into t

It was my sanctuary, a calmness for my soul. The mountains always had a little mist covering them, the valley below was covered with trees, giving it a jungle feel. Looking up, some clouds looked like cotton wool glued to a blue canvas. The sun was setting, giving it an orange glow over the mountain tops. My father and I would always take a run in the woods together and end up here. We would sit looking over the mountains while he taught me what I needed to know about how to be the best Alpha I can be. He was my father but also my best friend. Until the day of the attack. We were sitting here talking when we heard the urgent call through mind link from his beta, Chris. “Alpha, Brain, the pack house is under attack. Rouges have Luna” he shouted in our minds. It was as if our breathing stopped, my mother was taken by the most hated wolves, they had no regard for anyone and would rip anything and everything to shreds just to get what they wanted. It was the fastest run back I have ever