Today is the day that Richie is schedule to meet with the Alpha of the pack that he’s putting on notice, The Dark Moon Pack. Even though he hasn’t said it, I know he’s nervous. We’ve been together long enough that I can feel his emotions. Not only that, but he’s also distracted. For the first time since we’ve stayed the night together, he gets out of bed without wanting to be inside me. Normally in the mornings, I have to stop him from taking me every which way he can get me before our day officially starts. But today, he’s out of bed and heading for the shower before I’m even fully awake. I know he’s worried that things could go badly today. And if they do, this visiting Alpha will be here in the packhouse, putting the pack at risk. But I’m here, and I would never let that happen. Also, I made sure that Cayd would be in the packhouse today as well, just in case. I walk into Richie’s bathroom, watching him as he showers. This is another first. Richie has never taken a shower when I’m

After dealing with the Alpha Samuel issue, scheduling a hearing with the council, and letting Emerson and Cohen know what happened, I can finally focus on Emlyn’s birthday. It is nearly here, and I want to do something special for her. After two years, she’ll finally recognize me as her mate. I’ve noticed that she wears a watch all the time. The one she has is utilitarian and while it’s functional, I’ve decided to get her a new one. The one I’ve decided on is gold colored with a link bracelet that she can be resized to fit to her small wrist. The face of the watch has two rows of diamonds around the rim and inside, rather than the numbers on the watch, there are diamonds, except for twelve o’clock. I wanted something elegant and beautiful to match my mate. Something that she can wear and always be reminded of this time together and the day she recognized me as her mate. Once I’ve chosen the watch, I take it to have it engraved. It’s about time You see What you mean To me It wil

I had been waiting all day to see Emlyn. It was torture, knowing she would finally see me as her mate. But when the moment came, and I saw her, Morrigan shining in her eyes, calling me her mate, I got the scent of patchouli. I didn’t even know I liked patchouli, but when I turned and saw her, I knew she was my mate. Without thinking, I moved to go to her. A hand reaches out and grabs me, stopping my forward motion. “What the actual fuck, Rich.” Xander snarls in my ear. “Is this a game, because it’s not funny.” I look and see the absolute pain and shock on Emlyn’s face. I don’t understand what’s going on, I was so sure she was my mate. Finley was sure. ‘Fin, what’s going on.’ ‘I don’t know. I….I thought she was our mate, but…this she-wolf is our mate.’ I see Aunt Grace take control as everyone in the party stands around watching the disaster unfold. “Riley, Leana, please see to the guests. Richard, Emlyn, what is your name dear?” She asks my mate. “Gwendolyn.” She says, her eyes

My head is all over the place. Gwen tried to convince me to sleep with her last night, but I need to figure out what is going on first. I don’t understand why Finley is saying Gwen is our mate, but he’s unwilling to let Emlyn go. I know this is hard for Emlyn. We’ve been together for two years. I treated her like she was my Luna because I thought that’s what she would be. Now….now I don’t know how to make it right. Xander is furious with me, and Cayd won’t even speak to me. I’m so twisted up, I forgot that I have that council meeting today. If Emlyn hadn’t reminded me, I would have missed it. This meeting is to resolve the issues with Alpha Samuel and his pack attacking me, and what we will do with the rest of his remaining pack members. And, while I’m there, I want to see if any of the elders have heard of this happening before. I know Aunt Grace will be there, and I’m hoping we can get this resolved. I had planned to give Emlyn the watch last night, but when I saw Gwen and realize

I must not have heard her properly. “What?” I ask, looking at her like she’s crazy. We were always so careful. I have condoms all over the fucking packhouse and forest for just that reason. “I’m pregnant.” She repeats. I open my mouth, not sure what I’m going to say. “If you fucking ask if it’s yours, I’ll rip your balls off.” She growls. “Of course, it’s mine, Emlyn. I would have known if you’d been with someone else.” I say but my mind is reeling. I’m already struggling with the fact that I can’t get it up with my mate unless I’m thinking about Emlyn and now, she’s telling me she’s pregnant with my child. I stand, turning and going to the window, running my fingers through my hair. “This is a fucking mess!” I whip back around and see Emlyn mouthing an apology to Xander. He’s apparently as taken off guard as I am. “How far along are you?” “Three weeks.” I do the math quickly. “The day that I killed Alpha Samuel.” She nods and I run my fingers through my hair again. There’s