Kinsley POV “Alpha, I am sorry. I heard Elizabeth say she could not swim, but then she was in the water. I did not see her fall in,” I admit. I knew it was my responsibility to protect my Luna, but it was proving difficult. Looking to Tamara, “You were closer than I was. What happened?” I ask her pointedly. Tamara looks at me and I see a spark of anger in her eyes, before she turns to the Alpha, “I did not hear her say she could not swim Alpha. She stepped backwards and fell in. I rescued her as quickly as I could,” she says with a tear in her eye. “She is lying!” I say belligerently. “Excuse me?” Tamara replies coldly. “You could not see, remember?” she says to me coldly. “I jumped into the water and rescued the Luna as you stood there doing nothing,” I say to everyone in the room. Stan moves closer to me, as Tamara looks at me sadly. “I realize you were supposed to protect the Luna, but taking credit for my efforts seems a little beneath you, don’

Alpha Carter POV I woke slowly with the feeling of sparks against my chest. I pulled the sparks closer to me, realizing that at some point in the night Elizabeth had naturally gravitated towards my body. I could tell from her breathing she was in a deep sleep, and I was reluctant to wake her. This morning was my turn to lead the training sessions. I had been away for a few days getting everything straightened out with Elizabeth, and I was feeling the burden of ensuring my Pack trusted that I was present for them. I gently removed her arm from around my waist, but she moved back whimpering at being moved. Her hand travelled across my chest and down towards the waistband of my shorts. I quickly grabbed her hand stopping her in her tracks. I was already sporting morning excitement; her touch would be more painful to endure. With my mate so close, it was hard to not mark and mate her. I needed to be patient, but I did not know how long I could ho

Alpha Carter POV That was a tough discussion I had with Elizabeth. I could not share everything with her. The reality is if I take another as my Luna, then Elizabeth will inevitably become a mate to have pups with. No matter what I do to make her my priority, I would be expected to take the chosen Luna to events, subsequently moving Elizabeth to nothing in the Pack’s eyes. I could not let that happen. She needed to get stronger. I would do all within my power to make that happen. I finish in the washroom and wrap a towel around my hips. I need to get dressed and discuss Alpha Matt and the plans to charge them as a Pack with Elizabeth. Walking out of the bathroom, I see Elizabeth is ready to go. “Are you hungry this morning, sweet mate?” I ask her hoping her appetite is growing. “A little,” she replies deep in thought. I quickly get dressed and walk out to give her a hug and another kiss. She quickly opens her mouth to me, and I deepen our

Alpha Carter POV Before I knew it, suppertime had arrived. I could tell with Elizabeth; her nerves were starting to get the better of her. I wanted to introduce her at the beginning of the meal so that she would hopefully be okay to eat afterwards. She was pacing in our suite, while I finished changing into black slacks and a grey dress shirt. Cuffing the sleeves up my arms, she turns to look at me. She is wearing a black sleeveless shift dress with a black sweater over it. She looks perfect and I cannot wait to kiss her lips when she puts up her hand stopping me from moving. “I just got this lip gloss on. You are not ruining it,” she murmurs as she continues to pace. I chuckle taking her into my arms. Her back is against my chest, and I nuzzle her marking spot. I hear her gasp, as I inhale her amazing scent. She leans into me rubbing her hands over my arms. “You are perfect, and everything will be perfect tonight,” I promise he

Elizabeth POV Carter’s hand continues to roam down my flat stomach. He lifts my leg out of the water and rests it on the edge of the tub. I cannot understand why until he moves the cloth intimately between my legs. I tense up, “Relax, sweet mate,” Carter murmurs as he continues to wash me. He is gentle, focusing on cleaning the entire area. Before I realize it, it is only Carter’s fingers on me. The cloth is floating away. He is exploring my most personal area and all I can do is gasp for air. I know I am feeling so many emotions. I do not know what is normal, but I am feeling very warm. “Do you like that, little mate?” he asks me. I open my legs a little wider, moaning, “Yes, I want more,” I reply. He is satisfied with the response as his hand slowly leaves my body. He begins to rinse the soap off me before giving himself a quick wash. I want to help him, but he shakes his head, “This is about you, sweetheart,” he says with a smile.