He immediately fell unconditionally and utterly in love with her, bringing her back to Black Moon territory. Within three months, they discovered Charlie was pregnant with their first child, who they named Tilly.Charlie made an impressive female Beta especially as the genes run through her blood, her father a Beta. She was born into a pack in England.Eli is still mate less and happy, he enjoys the bachelor life that he has acquired over the years and continues to relish in it.I walked down the hallway and down the stairs towards the garage. I still occupied the first floor of the pack house, yet I had my own vacant property situated to the North of my territory, hidden deep within the woods.I noted that four wolves were piling into the other vehicle, all pack warriors and highly trained in combat. They nodded at me respectfully as they waited for Dan, Eli and me.Dan decided to drive, with me in the passenger seat with Eli sitting directly behind me. "We should get moving." I said

I followed Kennedy's scent while feeling Gabriel's presence following closely behind me. He remained silent as we walked through the pack house and into the kitchen where everyone was sitting.Dan, Eli and Kennedy were there along with another wolf and child. I noted immediately that she must have been Dan's mate by the way he held onto her, her stance so light and comfortable. The little girl looking identical to her."Hi, I'm Charlie." She instantly said, a friendly smile beamed across her face as she approached me. I returned the smile and greeted her."Lara," I replied, introducing myself as I searched around to find Kennedy sitting on the floor along with who I assumed was Dan and Charlie's daughter.I could feel Gabriel standing behind me, my stature turning stiff and full of tension. My argument with Gabriel still on my mind and still very fresh."Would you like me to take them outside to play for a little while?" Charlie suggested, her eyes trained on mine for permission. Ever

Gabriel's POV:I woke up earlier than usual, my wolf had been restless and frigidity throughout the night. He was excited by the thought of our mate and daughter in the opposite room, he was eager to see them.He desperately wanted to sleep in the same room as them, but I forced him down, we had to respect Lara's wishes.I groaned slightly as I stretched, my bones clicking as I looked at my alarm clock. It was 7 in the morning.I threw my comforter off, pushing myself out of bed and into my bathroom for a quick shower. I mind linked both Dan and Eli, requesting a meeting in 45 minutes. They both agreed, I had to discuss a few matters concerning Lara and Kennedy with them.Within half hour, I was dressed and already made my way into the kitchen.Only to find Eli sitting on the stool, eating my chips as Dan shook his head. They were early, but I couldn't complain, it meant I could spend more time with Lara and Kennedy before having to take them back to Blood Walker's territory.I wasn't

Days had passed since I arrived back on Nightshade Valley territory and the news of Eli and Taylor being mates.I was elated for them both, and even more happy that she would be coming to California with us. Taylor had always been open and assertive when it came to the idea of having a mate. She had always expressed her excitement in finding him or her, the instant connection and unconditional love.It wasn't as common to find your mate in your early twenties; you would usually find them within the first three years of your shift. The Moon Goddess always planned the meeting of mates, who she picked for you was deliberate and usually not far from you and if they were, she would make sure you crossed paths.Eli and Taylor had been spending all their time together, they had their own private time when Jace would accompany me to library to finish my studies.I found out that Jace was only eighteen years old but had already been chosen to be high ranked warrior.I was impressed with his sk

"Jace and Eli should have notified me on what happened with Nate in Texas. That wasn't information that they should have left out. When I request updates, I expect to get them." Gabriel growled; his tone clipped.I shook my head at him. "It's not their fault, it's mine. I told Jace that I didn't want to tell you until we were back, he wanted to inform you, but I stopped him."His eyes narrowed, this wolf flickering between his eyes. Despite my reasoning his wolf didn't appreciate that his pack members wouldn't disclose something as important as my ex rummaging through my belongings.I clenched my jaw, my teeth biting down hard as I copied his stare. "Don't blame them Gabriel, it was me."I also didn't want Gabriel to bring it up to them as Eli didn't know, he had been slaking on his duties while we were away to be with his mate.I didn't mind covering for him, but I couldn't deny it if Gabriel questioned it. He would know immediately that I was lying.Wanting to defer the conversation