Chapter Twenty-OneIZZY POVThe night was everything I had hoped it would be.  I danced with so many people, including the triplets.  They claimed me a few times, reluctant to let me out of their sight.  I have never had this much fun before.They had done something with the lights, causing them to sparkle and twinkle, creating a magical effect.  The decorations were subtle and classy, done in a cream and champagne color.  There were cream-colored roses everywhere, scenting the air, and champagne colored ribbons woven throughout the arches and trellises that had been put up to create a magical feel. The band was also amazing, playing request after request.  The music never stopped, just transitioned smoothly into one song after another.  My feet were sore from all of the dancing.  It seemed that I was passed from one hand to another; all of the triplets’ friends had taken their turns.  I was tired a

CHAPTER 23IZZY POVI woke up to a sunny day.  The snow had fallen in the night, but the sun was out, turning the fresh powder into diamonds.  I took a deep breath and stretched.  It was a gorgeous day for my birthday!Yes, it is.  The voice of my wolf startled me. Heka? I asked.  I somehow knew that the wolf from my dreams was her.Yes.  It’s good to finally meet you.  Her voice was soft and wispy, but I knew that she was a strong wolf.  I felt her strength. So, how does this work? I asked.  I heard her chuckle.We are partners now.  You and me.  We make each other stronger and better.That wasn’t much of an answer, but I’ve been learning patience these past few weeks.  Will we know for sure that the triplets are our mates? I wondered.  She chuckled again.I have known

CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVEIZZY POVShifting into Heka wasn’t as painful as Destiny had warned, nor was it as hard as Sami had said it would be.   I took my mom’s advice and just did what Heka told me to and suddenly, she was there.  She was me and we just were. I jumped around a little, exercising my limbs and playing in the snow.  Then Athena came to me.Are you ready, sweetheart? She asked. Yes!  And Heka was.  She wanted to stretch her legs and use her speed.  She was graceful, so much more than I was.  And she was quick.  We passed Athena without any effort.We ran hard, following the border of the pack and the neutral territory.  With Heka in charge, finding the border wasn’t hard.  I could literally smell it.  I lifted my head and gave a long howl that was answered by all my friends back at the Alpha House.You are spectacul

IZZY POV I lay on my back, panting, my body tingling.  I could feel the triplets moving around me and I opened my eyes to see the three of them looking at me, intently. “That was very nice,” I murmured.  That was most definitely an understatement. “Izzy, we would like to have our first mating with you,” Caleb said, quietly stroking my arm.  I was almost purring, it felt so good. I nodded.  “I’m ready,” I whispered. “Who would you like as your first?” Caleb whispered.  My eyes widened. “I don’t know,” I whispered.  “It’s your choice,” Caleb murmured.  “We will all mate with you, but we want you to be able to choose your first.” I nodded, touched at their consideration.  But then I got worried.  “Will I hurt your feelings if I don’t choose you?” I asked the group.  Reese shook his head with a smile.  “No, baby girl.  This is about you tonight.”  He l

CALEB’S POVDad had woken my brothers and me up this morning mind linking.  Ethan was the most annoyed. “He knew that we had our first mating last night.  I want to play with Izzy a little bit this morning.  Why is he bothering us?” He griped all the way to my dad’s office, but the protests died on his lips the moment he saw my dad’s face.  We’ve rarely seen him look this worried.He nodded to us without speaking, and we all took a seat, side by side on the same couch we always sat side by side on.  Someday this office would be ours, but I didn’t like to think about that.  Ethan and Reese would do well with the responsibility, but I was pretty sure it would stifle me. We sat in silence until Silvo slipped in.  I could feel the anger radiating off from Reese; he didn’t like how Silvo treated Aunt Lissa nor did he like how Silvo allowed his daughter and wife to tr