Nikki POV When I woke this morning, it was with Frankie’s arm wrapped tightly around me. Though my heart swelled in happiness secure in his arms, it wasn’t the only thing swollen. I needed out of his vise-like grip to make my way to the bathroom. I tried to move his arm but he only tightened his hold. I tried giving him a gentle kiss, nothing. I brushed a piece of my hair across his face, no go. I said his name softly and he nestled closer, this wasn’t good, I really had to go. “FRANKIE!” I screamed and the moment his arm moved slightly, I rolled and ran towards the bathroom door. After taking care of my needs and brushing my hair into a high ponytail, I washed my face and hands and walked back into the bedroom. Now if I had thought all this time that Frankie was handsome, pouting Frankie was HOT! The scowl on his face made my insides quiver and my core throb. “You could have just asked me to move my arm,” he said. His voice was low and still sleep muddled. My jaw dropped open, he di

Nikki POV Frankie left this morning and classes went just fine today. Maisey and I did homework and had dinner together and now Ernesto is driving me to counseling. Physically I know I am getting stronger and I would like to think that mentally and emotionally I am as well, but I am going to let this session be an emotional enema if you will. “Good evening Nikki, why don’t you come on in and have a seat,” Dr. Wolfe invited as she held the door open for me. “Thanks doc. Did you have a good week?” I replied as I sat in one of the chairs. “I did, thank you. How was your week? Was there anything that you have journaled about this week that you would like to talk about today?” She asked, setting the tissues and a bottle of water on the table beside me. “Actually doc there’s a lot that has happened this week that I journaled about. Mind if I just start from Monday night and move forward?” I asked preparing to spill my guts to the doctor. “Not at all. I find that going from the beginning i

Nikki POV This week has flown by. Gideon and I train in the evenings and Maisey and I have fallen into a daily routine. Right now Maisey and I are waiting for Ernesto to come to take us to Desert Moon Pack for the weekend. I have to speak with Alpha Isha about helping us to help my pack take Alpha Hollis down. I know Frankie doesn’t want me to fight, but it is in my blood to defend my pack. “Maisey are you ready? Ernesto should be out front any minute.” I called to her from the living room. “Yeah, I am about done here. This skirt is not laying right and it’s driving me crazy.” She said she's working on my dress again. There is one spot that isn’t laying well and if we can’t fix it soon I will have to purchase something. She came into the living room and we grabbed our bags and headed out front. We walked outside just as Ernesto’s escalade pulled up. As we climbed in I greeted Ernesto and we were on our way. “Maisey how would you feel about shifting and giving me the opportunity to s

Nikki POV It’s Friday finally! The anticipation has been crazy. Tomorrow I will be 18 and I finally get to meet my wolf! Luna Hope told me that it can actually happen after midnight tonight, depending on the strength of the moon’s pull. That would be awesome truthfully, a midnight run with Kolt. He is a beautiful wolf; black with a partially white muzzle and his eyes… oh my goddess I thought Frankie’s eyes were gorgeous, Kolt’s are next level, a shade of royal blue that is almost electric. Now all I have to do is finish classes for the day. Ugh, this teacher, I can’t even. Maisey and I have taken to calling him CBT (Charlie Brown’s Teacher). I know, it isn’t nice to make fun of people but I would never disrespect him to his face and that’s why we use the letters while speaking of him in public, so the insult doesn’t get back to him. At any rate we have to finish CBT’s class and then fashion design 101 and then we are Cold Moon bound. “So do you know where we are staying when we go t

Frankie POV I couldn’t be happier than I am at this moment in time. Okay, well when Nikki accepts me as her mate that will definitely top this, but for now this is the happiest moment in my life. Sitting around the bonfire in my parents backyard with leadership old and new, friends old and new, and the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on in my lap. I can’t imagine anything better. Nikki started fidgeting in my lap, “Are you okay, Little Bee?” I asked. “Yeah, I am just restless all of a sudden. Probably just jet lag from the trip.” She replied with a soft smile. The way the moon is shining down on her makes her more beautiful, and I bent to kiss the tip of her nose. We sat for a few more minutes before she jumped up and everyone’s eyes were on her. I grabbed her hand and asked again, “Are you sure you’re okay Nikki?” A smile crept across her face making her even more radiant and she said, “Couldn’t be better. Let’s walk around to the wooded side of the house, there’s someone