Alissa picked up her jeans from the floor. She heard a crinkle of paper so fished in the pocket and pulled out the folded paper that had made the noise. “What's that?” Luca's voice came from her bed. “Not sure,” she responded as she crawled back into bed. She unfolded the paper; The pack is in danger, these packs are safe McBaynFarkasa VilkamanStay safe, Alissa.Alissa looked at the paper a few times, Luca had closed his eyes, “What's it say?” he mumbled as Alissa rested her head on his chest. “Oh, nothing, was just a note from Malachi, he thinks the Wuffaman pack is too high and mighty. Said I should go see other packs.” Alissa threw the note from her, watching it float down to the ground next to the bed. Luca let out a little laugh, “They know nothing of this pack.” He pulled Alissa closer to him and Alissa could help a sigh of contentment, he was warm… safe. “I don't think I can keep this a secret for much longer,” Luca muttered into Alissa's hair. He tightened his arms ar

The trio walked around the castle, the sprawling, slightly overgrown grass reaching out to bushes that surrounded the land. She was about to settle down on the grass to watch the two fight but Luca lead her further until there was a bench. As soon as she was sat, he gave her a peck on the lips, moving off to a safe distance away. She crossed her legs. Getting comfy while Luca bounced on the balls of his feet, swinging his arms and throwing a few air punches. Malachi had tied his hair back into a low ponytail and stood, an amused grin on his face as he shook his arms. Neither of them put their arms up in guard. “You're going down, Wuffaman,” Malachi laughed as they both began bouncing from foot to foot. “Pfft, in your dreams, McBayn.” Luca jabbed with his left making Malachi dodge and smack his hand away easily. Malachi used the momentum from his block to swing his right leg round to strike with the top of his foot. Luca ducked effortlessly and used his different level to sweep Malac

Alissa had settled herself between Luca's legs, lying on her back with a book in hand after one of their runs. The pair had finally managed to get their primal wolves under control while at McBayn castle. Letting their wolves run three times a day appeared to be tiring them out enough for their rational minds to be dominant again. Meaning they had time for other activities which Alissa was grateful for as she turned the page of the Anthropology book.Alissa shifted and placed her hand on Luca's thigh, feeling content as he absent mindedly reached down to fiddle with her hair. “WHAT IS THIS!” a bellow from behind them made them both flinch and leap from the sofa. Cain and Emily, their backs straight, stood shoulder to shoulder in the doorway of the sitting room. “Father, I was not expecting you,” Luca's eloquent voice was back, but a quiver had entered the measured words. Cain walked towards Luca and Alissa, leaving Emily at the door. “You should be working!” Cain growled, a slap echo

The living room was silent. A discomfort and shock around everyone. Alissa couldn’t believe what had happened not ten minutes before. Cain had demonstrated a weakness in Luca… something that and Alpha wasn’t supposed to show. She’d always thought Luca disliked Cain but for it to be like that… in front of everyone? What had he done to Luca when they were alone, when he was a boy. Cain had an evil streak but she never in a million years thought that would extend to Luca. The seconds ticked by, Alissa remembered what had happened earlier in the day, so she focused on him and only him. she pushed in her mind, “Luca.” A hope he’d reply. He didn't.So she tried again, “Luca, can I come see you?” A few more moments of silence stretched in her head. The hope he’d open up dwindled until a broken voice returned with “OK.” Alissa stood, she grabbed a whisky bottle from the cupboard with two glasses and made her way to his study. She slowly opened the door. Luca had drawn the curtains and w

He watched with a sinking stomach as she bolted from the bed into the bathroom. Luca knew he deserved that, he had laid a hand on her which no mate should do. No Alpha should do. He felt terrible and knew he hadn't been forgiven. Luca slid from Alissa's bed, he was angry. Angry his parent's had lied, angry he had hurt Alissa, and some anger was towards her, she had kept a secret from him and now wasn't letting him apologise. He heard her voice in his mind, “Luca.” “Yes my dear?” But there was no response, he furrowed his brow and walked into the bathroom. Alissa was sat under the spray of the shower. Her knees drawn up to her chest, face buried in her knees. Her wet hair sticking to her arms and legs. Luca walked into the shower the water hitting him instantly. He slid between her and the cold glass making him jump as it touched his bare back. Luca wiggled his leg behind her heels and rested his other knee against her back. “I really am sorry.” Luca's pyjama pants began to stick t