I was sitting, still wrapped in a tight embrace of Tate’s arms, taking in the fact that Aunt Della had passed away. I was vaguely listening to what Alpha Lachlan was saying, in between my sobs. It was quite a sweet way to think about it, really that she felt at peace enough to pass knowing or feeling I was safe here, even if I was unsure of that myself. As much as I hate the thought that she hung on, possibly in pain, simply to take care of me.But what is this about a mate? his words suddenly registered in my mind. I try to focus on them. I don’t have a mate. Do I?“What?” I ask.“I know you haven’t done all your lessons yet, Violet, far from it, so you don’t know all there is to know about mates and how you would recognise the signs, but as your Alpha I can sense these things and I know your mate is here. I believe that fate brought you to our pack to make sure you would not be alone Hunni.” Lachlan tells me.I feel Tate’s arms sag slightly by my side. Is he disappointed at the thou

I sit in the car waiting for Violet and Tate, having spoken to the hospital once more. They are happy for Violet to visit and say her goodbyes to her Aunt. This girl was as frustrating as hell earlier, but right now she needed our support. She had lost the only family she had left. The woman that had brought her up when everyone else had deserted her.As an Alpha and a werewolf, I do not understand the mentality of her father’s family. A wolf is a pack animal, therefore a werewolf thinks in much the same way. Family is of huge importance, so the fact she had an extended family out there that had all deserted her when she needed them most infuriates me. That is not how we as werewolves should act. It makes no sense. I know her father acted badly, but this girl had no part in that, she was still of their blood, their kin. She needed them. Her father was gone. Yet they all turned their backs on her. It was disgusting.She should have been brought up in a pack, surrounded by others like h

I watched the Dr open the door for us. My heart is pounding so much I swear I can feel it in my head. I have never seen a dead body before. My Mum and Dad had died at the scene of our crash but I was unconscious, so I had never had to see them. And then remained in hospital afterwards. I can feel myself shaking. But feel Tate squeeze my hand.I take a deep breath. I need to do this. I want to do this. I want to say goodbye. Aunt Della deserves that. I slowly walked into the room. Following in the footsteps of the Dr.“I will leave you alone, Violet. Please come and find me if you have any questions. I will be at the Drs station.” The Dr says stepping quietly back out of the room.I walk the remaining steps to the bed. Still not daring to look. The dimmed lighting in the room makes the room feel serene and peaceful. Though right now those are the last things my body is feeling.Tate gently gently releases my hand. “I will stand just here if you need me. But if you want privacy please t

We walked to the Dr Station. Alpha Lachlan walks down the corridors of the hospital with authority. Like he owns the place. He clearly doesn’t fear anyone.“Dr? I believe Violet has some questions” he says, interrupting the Dr who is leaning over the desk, busy with paperwork.I would likely have stood quietly and waited until he had seen me and acknowledged me, rather than interrupt him while he was working. Though I guess that is the difference between me and the Alpha here. He shows no fear. He acts like he runs the fucking world.“Of course.” The Dr says, standing, with a smile in my direction.I suddenly feel uncertain, not sure what it is I wanted to ask. Do I truly want to know what was wrong with my Aunt and how much she suffered? Would that make me feel worse for not knowing she was ill?I chew my lip nervously. I felt Tate slide his hand to my lower back. ‘You ok, Vi?’ he mindinks.“In your own time, there is no rush dear. I realise this has been a shock to you as I believe

I walked from Violet’s room. She is definitely a sweet girl. I can see the vulnerability in her already. She needs a friend. She will be the Beta female of the pack. So I should be the one to welcome her and be her friend. I can’t see why not. She seems nice enough, though very young bless her. She will be the one standing alongside me as Luna. The lead females of the pack, though she had a lot to learn by the sound of it, and still had to finish high school.I will discuss things with Lachlan. I think it is going to be better for her to finish her education at home. Get her trained for her new role in the pack if she actually accepts it, of course. Maybe if I can become a friend and make her feel welcome, she will see the pack is not so much of a bad place, she needs to feel safe here. As I imagine right now, she doesn’t feel safe anywhere. She must feel like nowhere is home now her Aunt is gone, and that has to be the worst feeling.Our pack should be a safe haven for her. We don’t