Nix’s POV I was really confused when Caren wanted me to share my wolf’s strength with her. I told her I didn’t have a wolf and my aura was only strong when I was angry or upset. She threw it in my face that without me sharing my aura with her, my friend would die. She was point blank, blunt about it, too. I put my head down and allowed every happy memory of my mom to come forward. I allowed myself to feel everything, all of my grief and sorrow. How I hated the fact I would never see her again. I had buried so many of those emotions over the past months. It felt overwhelming when I brought it all to the surface again. All of that sadness at the same time. But she needed me to remember it all right now, to help her save Dylan. I could feel my head hurting from the pressure building up inside of it. I grabbed hold of her head. “You want my sorrow? You want my grief? Well, here, have it, have it all.” Her eyes glowed bright green as I held onto her. She smiled at me before ru

Parker’s POV Caren was exhausted. All she wanted to do was sleep, but Nix insisted she eat before she went to bed, as she would sleep better on a full stomach. When we entered the pack house to get some food, we weren’t expecting a large group of people either. I heard Caren sigh on the way in. I was tired; it had been a really long drive. But when I saw her, both me and Saxon got a sudden jolt of energy. I smiled as I walked towards her, like a moth to a flame. Getting to spend time with Dani was the best feeling ever. She makes me so happy and calm. I told her I thought she was my mate. At first she was shocked, then she said she would understand if I rejected her. “There is no way I would reject my mate. She is perfect for me, just the way she is.” I told her with a smile on my face. She seemed happy with my response. I think she was expecting me to reject her or something? I felt anxious when I spoke to her dad. I informed him I was aware Dani was a hybrid and that I

Nix’s POV I nearly do a back flip when Parker asks if he and Caren can stay a few more days. Parker seemed more enthusiastic than Caren, who just seemed happy that he was happy. She keeps smiling at him when he talks about Dani. He hangs around with Dani a lot during their second day here. Which meant someone needed to entertain Caren. I reluctantly volunteer. When I say reluctantly, I mean I act all cool on the outside, but on the inside, I am dying for her to say ‘yes’. She accepts my offer and I go to show her around the pack. I have been here quite a while now and am familiar with a lot of places. We walk and talk, it’s really nice. I want to call it our second date, with breakfast being the first. But I know it’s not. She is just being friendly. She's well aware that she mentions her sister too often, and apologizes for it, but her sister is her best friend. They do a lot together. She is anxious about what the future holds for her at Spring Valley Pack,

Mike’s POV Doing as I am told. I invited Nix to join a training session at the palace. I had to make something up fast. It’s not Nix that I am worried about. It’s that arsehole who is head of the Royal Guard, Rayne. He thinks he is better than everyone. So, I pander to his ego and tell him I have some new recruits who need to see the Royal Guard in action; you know, in case of an attack. He takes that sort of stuff seriously. He only got the post because his sister is the Queen. I could squash him like a bug. But we have never had the opportunity to train together or fight. Not yet anyway. But we will. Council Man Edward wants to know if Nix can withstand the Royals aura. I am exhausted after driving there all night. But I need to see if he can get close. The Princes are the easiest targets, seeing as Nix is of a similar age to them. I also know they train every morning, all morning. I direct Nix to the training area where I know the pair of them are. I watch him whil

Nix’s POV It’s been a while since I went to the palace with Mike. He has called me regularly since our trip. Enquiring how my training is going, how I am doing in school, if I am getting along with my family. It’s pretty strange, to be honest. We were never really that friendly. But for the last few months, he has taken a keen interest in my welfare. He even started inviting me to jobs with him and training exercises. Vance sometimes lets me go, but he reminds me I have school and that prioritizes. Especially with being the next Alpha. When I went with Mike, he always made me feel special. He will take it hard when I turn him down for a position on his team. Reed even called. He is visiting a couple of packs nearby and he is hoping he can stop by and visit me. I do like Reed; he helped me even when I never knew I needed help. It would be good to see him. I told him the dates I would be away, and we arranged for him to visit me afterwards. Things are going pretty well b