Council Member Ethan’s POV I couldn’t believe what was unfolding in front of me. The former Alpha abused his authority to banish his son’s girlfriend. So that his son had a better chance of finding his fated mate, he had free will to choose who he wants as his mate. I nearly choked on thin air when he said Natalia’s original surname was ‘Mene’. Does he not know anything, Mene? As in the Moon Goddess is also known as Mene. He is obviously not an intelligent man if he didn’t know that! I dread to think about what the other Council Members will think. I already know he is an arsehole. But when he referred to his granddaughter as a cripple, I couldn’t believe he was ever an Alpha. Alpha Vance was on the brink of killing him. But when Reed yelled, “Get everyone out.” I realized it was Nix I had to be concerned about. He was losing control. “Out” I yelled, joining Reed in his need to get everyone out of the vicinity. “Get them all out.” I saw what Nix did to the protective deta

Alpha Vance’s POV I have a son, a son. From a woman I loved a long time ago, a woman who should have been my Luna. I love Stella, I really do, but my life would have been so different if Natalia had stayed. I don’t know how it would have worked out with Stella being her best friend and my mate. But Natalia was my chosen love. I don’t know how she got pregnant. My father was wrong about his decision to banish her. He will forever live with those consequences. But he was right about pregnancies outside of fated mates. They are practically impossible. Nix must be a blessing from the goddess. I sat at a table with Stella, Reed and Nix. He looks to be such a healthy man. It would be wrong to refer to him as a boy. He is as big and as broad as I am. We just sat there in silence, no one knowing what to say. “Eventful day?” Reed says, finally says, breaking the ice. I took a deep breath. “Look, Nix, you have lived a life without us. We have lived a life without you. We

Nix’s POV We arrived at the pack high school. Melissa is helped out of Stella’s SUV and into a wheelchair. Christina is waiting outside for her. “See you tonight, Christina.” Stella says to her. Christina gave her a weak smile. I don’t know Christina, but she seems unhappy about something. I follow them as Christina navigates Melissa’s wheelchair around the school. She takes her to a classroom where Dylan is sitting, studying. I think he is a bookworm wrapped up in geek’s clothing. Christina offers to take me to the office on her way to her locker. I needed to enroll anyway, so I accepted her offer. “You okay?” I asked her. “I would be if these idiots would leave me alone.” She says angrily. “How can they have pissed you off before the first bell?” She looks at me and laughs. “Follow me.” She turns and walks in the opposite direction. I don’t know where we were going. But when we got there, I saw what had upset her. Someone had written all over the outside of her lo

Nix’s POV I woke up that morning with a fresh perspective. I will no longer grieve because she is gone. I am going to grieve because I loved her so much. She would be upset that a happy memory made me so sad. I need to smile at the happy times and the happy memories I have. I need to move forward with life and enjoy the memories she has left me with. The house is so quiet when I walk downstairs, but it probably is early for most people here. I walked out to the annex, which was unlocked. Inside there is a large living area, with a small kitchen area in the corner. 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. More than I need, but I will take it. It is the best offer I am going to get to be honest, and what other choices do I really have? There is everything there to get the rooms painted in neutral colors. So, I got started cleaning the rooms, before I started painting. I must have been painting for hours when a bunch of men turned up, ready to do the job I had nearly finished. It’s not a g

Nix’s POV I got up early the next morning. I can’t believe how lazy I am getting lately. It is ridiculous how unproductive my mornings are becoming. As Christina and Dylan are still sleeping, I decide to go for a walk in to town. Explore a little of my new home town a little. It must be around 7am when I see anyone, or should I say hear anyone. I wandered over to the sound of yelling. When I find the source of the noises, I find myself standing in the middle of a huge arena-style field. The men and women segregated. Each gender appears to have their own training session on the go. I see Stella leading the group of women. She sees me and comes running over. “Morning Nix. Fancy joining us?” “Nah, I don’t know how to fight.” I told her. I only had a little training when I stayed with the Wolf Council. Even then, I spent more time on my butt than on my feet. “Fortunate for you then, Nix. We train every pack member in this pack to fight from a young age.” She calls a guy ov