Kenzie's POV"Your dealer?" He asks slowly. I look down, nodding slowly."You do drugs?" He asks but I don't hear any judgment in his tone. I nod, refusing to look at him. "Mackenzie... I- why?" He asks softly. His fingers go underneath my chin and he lifts my face a little. I look at him as tears spring to my eyes."It keeps the nightmares away." I say softly and he sighs, pulling me into his chest. I refuse to let myself cry but it doesn't work as tears run down my cheeks. "I'm sorry." He whispers into my hair. "I stopped smoking after we went swimming. It was hurting Aria." I tell him in a small voice. "It's okay, baby. Have you had any nightmares since then?" He asks and I nod. "In the week." I say. "After you left." I add softly and he hugs me tighter. My hands grip the back of his shirt like my life depends on it."Goddess, Mackenzie. Why didn't you tell me?" He asks and I look up at him. "I didn't want to annoy you with it." I tell him and he sighs.His thumb gently wipes

Aiden's POV *2 IN A ROW SON!*We walk into the house and the first thing that hits me is the smell of my favourite dish ever. Chicken Alfredo. "Mom, I love you!" I yell as Mackenzie laughs next to me. I hurry into the kitchen and see my mom dancing in front of the stove. "I love you too." She says as she switches of the burners. She puts everything into serving bowls before placing it on the table. I serve myself some before Mackenzie does the same. "This is heaven." I groan and Mackenzie blushes. I wink at her and she looks away. She's been quieter after what happened in the kitchen earlier and I know she's thinking about it. Hell, I've been thinking about it too, how warm she felt."Aiden." Mom calls and I look at her. "You're drooling." She says and my hand goes to my mouth. It's dry and I give her a deadpan look while they both laugh. The twins sit down and eat lunch with us. We finish and Mackenzie helps move clean in while I watch her butt move with every step. She turns a

Kenzie's POVWe walk into the pack house and I go up the stairs while Aiden walks into the kitchen. I don't want to talk about anything right now but it has to be done. I walk into my room and take a quick shower. I comb through my tangled wet hair and walk out after blow drying it. Aiden is sitting on my bed with his arms resting on his thighs. I walk over to sit next to him. "I'm sorry about what I said before you left. It was selfish of me to say that after we had the whole conversation." I tell him. We had a petty fight and I told him that I didn't want a mate in the first place. It wasn't a lie but I have a change of heart now."You were mad and I was mad. It's okay, babe. I'm sorry for ignoring you the whole time." He says grabbing my hand and kissing it. I smile at him before pecking his lips. "What happened today?" He asks and I play with my fingers. "First promise me that you won't do anything irrational." I say and he nods. "Say it, Aiden." I tell him and he rolls hi

Aiden's POVIt's Monday morning and I'm getting ready to head to school. Mackenzie hasn't spoken to me since our fight on Saturday. She's been avoiding me at all costs. No replies when I text, no picking up when I call, walking away when I approach her.I've been missing my mate so much that I couldn't sleep at all. I deserve it though. I should have told her what Jasmine has been doing. I should have stopped it before it even started. Now I'm left with getting my mate to forgive me, telling Jasmine off and beating the shit out of Trevor. I have been keeping my anger under wraps, not wanting to scare Kenzie but I can't just let him get away with putting his hands on my mate. His future Luna. He's supposed to be my friend and he's supposed to keep her safe when I'm not around yet he's the one inflicting the pain. I know that I've promised Mackenzie that I wouldn't do anything but this needs to be handled. What kind of man am I if I don't protect my woman. He isn't supposed to be pu

Kenzie's POV"Go, Ben! Run!" I shout as I watch the boys run, trying to be the first to cross the finish line.Today is the twins' athletics day and they are doing great so far. Ben is running 800 metres but the little brat next to him is leading by a fucking inch. "Ben! I'll buy you a freaking boat. Run faster!" I scream and I hear Aiden chuckle next to me. "Calm down, babe." He says wrapping his arms around my waist and kissing my head. "No. I have been training them for this. He isn't even that slow. The kid beat me six times in a row for goddess sakes!" I tell him watching as they walk back having already finished the race. "It's second place, baby. He still did great." He says and I sigh. "Yeah you're right. He's not getting a boat though." I tell him walking out if his arms and towards Ben. "You did great, dude. I'm proud." I say, still a little mad that he let the other kid win."I can see the vein wanting to pop in your neck, Kenz. Go off." He says unbothered. "You let h