Mackenzie Walking back into the crowded backyard, I searched for where my mother was. Once I found her, I made my way over to where she stood with daddy, Uncle Nate, Aunt Nicole, Aunt Ambar, and Uncle Kevin. I also saw Elena and Mason looking cozy, much to the displeasure of Uncle Kevin and Erik. “There’s my baby girl!” mom all but shouted as she pulled me into her arms in a bone-crushing hug. “Mom…” I wheezed. “..can’t breathe.” I patted her back as I started to go dizzy from the lack of oxygen. “I can’t believe you’re all grown up.” She sniffled as she pulled away. “A little too grown up.” I heard daddy mumble under his breath. “Vinny!” my mom slapped his arm in shock. I knew daddy wasn’t going to like my dress, but he did allow me to purchase it, kinda. “Daddy.” I pouted, sticking out my bottom lip. “You don’t like my dress.” I faked a cry, cutting him deep. I was a true daddy’s girl. “Princess…I do,

Beckett “Are you fucking kidding me?!” I roared after hearing what my cousin told me. “Yes, you idiot!” she snapped back. “I told you to do it sooner but, no, you wanted to take your sweet ass time.” She scoffed while rolling her eyes. “You’re so lucky your family.” I muttered as I ran my hands through my hair. No one got away with talking to me like that or rolling their eyes at me. You see, my cousin Trinity is a witch, and a good one at that. She recently perfected her spells and was one of the best witches there was. So, when she came to me with a spell that would get my little firecracker by my side, I was all for it. The only thing was, I needed to act on her 18th birthday and before she found her mate. To my displeasure, she happened to find her mate on her birthday. It was the last person I wanted it to be as well. It was that good for nothing asshole, Nicholas. I hated him to the core and didn’t see what my sister saw in him. Now, I had to hope she didn’t let him mark her

Mackenzie Rose shook out her fur before gazing up at Nico. His eyes were wide as he stared down at us. Rose took a step forward, running her head over his leg before she circled him. He reached down to touch our fur and Rose raised her head. “You’re so beautiful, Rose.” Nico said in awe as his fingers ran through our fur. Rose was purring like a little puppy at his soft caress on our fur. “How did you know my wolf’s name?” I linked Nico. It was strange he knew already, since I hadn’t told anyone, not even my family. “Apparently, she connected with Hawk. He said he'd known for a few weeks but wouldn’t tell me anything.” “How is that possible when I didn’t have my wolf?” “Are you sure? He’s insisting he sensed her before we even came home.” “Ummm…” I was at a loss. No one knew I got my wolf early, except my parents. Yes, Rose came to me early, but I still had to wait until I was eighteen to shift. That’s all she told me. No answer as to why. I guess tonight I’ll find out. “Mack?”

Nicholas “Where the fuck is she?!” Hawk roared to everyone who was currently in dad’s, well now my, office. It’s only been a few hours since Kenz was taken as it only took .5 seconds for Hawk to lose his shit and push me to the back of our subconscious. No matter how hard I tried, Hawk would not give me control. “Dude, you need to calm down.” Mason tried to persuade him until Hawk snarled at him. I felt bad for Mason as well, since it was his sister that was taken. El has been taking it even harder. The poor girl has not stopped sobbing or shaking this whole time. “Calm down!?” Hawk erupted. “You know damn as well as me that this was a planned attack. Someone took my mate and your sister. Calming down is not in the cards right now!” “What about your sister?” We heard before we looked toward the door to see mom, dad, Uncle Vin, and Aunt Mel there. “I was trying to avoid this until we knew more!” I snapped at Hawk, who rolled his eyes. “Son?” Dad said as he stepped forward, earnin

Mackenzie It all happened at once. One moment, I was on stage with Beck’s face on my neck, then the next, Nico was standing there. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. He was there in front of me the whole time. I wanted to run into his arms and never let go, but something was keeping me rooted to my stop. I couldn’t move a muscle, let alone have a coherent thought. It’s like Beck or someone was controlling my thoughts and movements. Next thing I knew, I was being pulled back away from Nico. All I wanted to do was kick the shit out of these two assholes for touching me, but there was nothing I could do. I faintly heard growls as Drew and Mitch lead me into the packhouse. They were heading for the stairs, which meant they were taking me to Beck’s room where his cousin surely was. “Not so fast.” I heard a female voice all out. I knew that voice. It was Peyton. What the hell was she doing here? I wanted to scream at her to run, but the words would not form. “Oh, look Mitch, another t