Patrick’s POVMom and Dad send regular reports about the process in the Lycan Kingdom. Everything seems to be doing very well. There have been no challenges to their authority.Alex is helping Dallas keep his pack running. Cindy is training both packs. Them being Allies again is a very good thing.Marcus is making peace finally with Cleo being gone. He discussed a new Gamma, but I pushed the conversation. I don’t want another Gamma. Maybe not ever. Cleo was it and she can’t be replaced.We went to the All the events throughout the school year, Marie was here for winter break and cleared the Luna duties, staffing the ones that needed to be done every day to various mated ladies that I haven’t been with. Marie says she trusts me, but only so much, I think.Blake and Carlisha decided to move the Carlisha’s home pack of Silver Creek where Uncle James is Alpha. He accepted them. I was sad to see them go, but I know it’s for the best.Saying goodbye after those two weeks was nearing impossib

Marie’s POVI think a body snatcher took my Patrick. We have been back at Blood Moon for a week and he sleeps in the bed with me at night, hugs me, kisses me, but won’t have sex. It’s been oral only, since he took a phone call right before my party. It’s not all bad. He has talked to me a lot more. We work on pack matters together. He has showed me the business side of Blood Moon. He takes me out on dates, he brings me coffee and flowers, he holds me close when anyone is around, he even brought me chocolates during my period last week. He is like a regular boyfriend with the added benefit of sharing a bed for cuddling purposes. Tonight is the Anniversary of the Lycan Attack, Ike and Delaney are back for the summer, and Blake and Carlisha are here to remember as well. We gather at the memorial to honor the fallen. Patty helped me plant special flowers for each of the fallen. She was such a huge help. Sam orbed her here, so she could see what all her work did. She is going up to eac

Patrick’s POV “Patrick has pack business and we are leaving for the Lycan Kingdom tomorrow, can we send 30 warriors for you to command?”I raise my eyebrows, Marie is sounding more like a Luna everyday. She knows I have room for 30 on my transport plane. What is she offering? And why?“They will leave in 35 mins and land at Silver Creek three hours after that. I’ll call James a let him know.” She hangs up. “My sisters are in trouble and dad needs 30 warriors, can we send squads B and E?” “Yeah, I’ll give the order.” I mindlink everyone I need to so that they can get to Silver Creek in the time my Luna said. Once I came back to her she was smiling. “You didn’t even ask why. I just said we needed Warriors and you sent them. You trust me that much?” She has her chin in my chest looking up at me. “Yes, but what is going on?” I ask, kissing her nose. “Shay was spelled by an Alpha who wanted her, but dad refused so the Alpha is about to attack Southern Crescent and Dad needs Warriors t

Patrick’s POVMarie is going to take a long time to forgive me. My choice was really about her. I don’t want her to ever regret her life.We land in the Lycan Kingdom and are greeted by my parents.“I screwed up and to get myself out of the doghouse I had to call Blake, Carlisha, and Tony and tell them about Ceylon. Or get rejected at thirty-five thousand feet.” I tell them before hugs and hellos.“What did you do?” My mother snarls and hits the side of my head before even hearing my side. “He got a vasectomy without discussing it with anyone.” Marie interjects.“You did what?” My dad looked pissed.“It’s reversible,” I add quickly.“What if something goes wrong?” My mom asks. “A McConnell has been Alpha for the past 600 years.”“You are insane,” My father is almost as angry as Marie.“I’m Alpha, I made a decision. Discussion over,” I use my Alpha command.They all bust out laughing. Dad is holding us his stomach laughing. “We are all Alphas; you can’t command us!” Marie gets out.

Patrick’s POV“I need to be there at midnight, but no, the Vamps want a meeting in the morning. What the hell, it will be 7pm by the time we get to Blue Mountain. My canines can’t take it!” I’m angry. It’s her damn birthday tomorrow and the Vampires want a meeting. Not a phone conference, a face-to-face meeting. Apparently, they have some matters to discuss that simply can’t wait.I told them to take it up with the council and was rebuffed. It has to be me, and it has to be tomorrow morning. They can’t come to Blue Mountain, because of some treaty after Liam killed their second prince. So, I have to stay here on her birthday. My canines are actually aching to be deep, deep in her flesh as she screams in pleasure only I can give her. Only I will ever give her.“We will leave as soon as they do,” Marcus assures me. He has Ceylon on his shoulders.Ceylon is visiting with his parents. He likes my office. Blake loves his visits and Marcus loves how much of Cleo he sees in Ceylon’s eyes.“T