Lexi’s povWhen Nolan and I returned from our outing in town the mansion was full of the Alpha's guards. I waved at Freddie and he nodded his head at me but was busy so he didn't stay to chat.Sitting at the dining table I took out the purchased supplies and asked Nolan for the stone so I could begin creating a pendant.“You think your father is going to fill the passageways,” I asked Nolan.He shook his head and explained that they were useful for the werewolves and needed to remain clear in case we needed to use them.“Do you know where they lead,” I inquired curiously and he chuckled.“What I heard is that the caves run all the way to the …oh shit,” he growled.“They go to the mountain caves don't they,” I groaned and he rubbed his eyes while nodding.Johnathan, overhearing what we were talking about, shouted out to his guards to go into the passageways and cover them the entire way to the mountain.They responded with a begrudging, “Yes Alpha,” as they separated and went in diffe

Lexi’s povHearing vicious growling I hurried toward the sound.Gritting my teeth at seeing Nolan on the ground with his neck bloody and torn, my face contorted in panic. Nathan stood over him protecting him from some snarling-looking monstrosity that looked like a rabid dog.My eyes narrowed as I studied the scene and glanced upward at the tree branches hanging overhead.“There's several hundred of my kind scattered within this area, boy. Killing me won't even make a dent in our numbers,” the hybrid bastard snarled.My eyes widened at that news as I looked at Nathan shaking his head.“You think a sneak attack would work,’’ I asked my wolf and she growled a yes at me.“Do like Lenny did, dear. The art of surprise should be beneficial for this fight,” she huffed.Climbing up the tree I made my way carefully over Nathan and positioned myself over his foe.Dropping from the tree branch I landed on the asshole's shoulders and tightened my legs around his neck.“Take his heart, Nathan,” I

Lexi’s pov“Press the stone against his chest!”My eyes narrowed at Nova growling the words in my head.“What good is a heart stone going to do,” I questioned rudely and she snapped at me mentally.“Do as the Goddess has informed me,” she replied and I looked up at the doctor looking devastated down at Nolan.“I can do no more and have to inform the Alpha of his son's passing,’’ she said softly.Shaking my head with tears streaming down my cheeks I approached Nolan after being released by the orderly.“What am I supposed to do,” I questioned Nova.“Lay the stone over his heart,” she whimpered.Unclasping the chain from around my neck I removed the wire-wrapped glowing stone and laid it down on Nolan's bare chest.“Now what do I do,” I muttered through my sobs.Nolan was dead, his skin a grayish tone and all warmth was gone from his aura.Doctor Monroe shook her head as she exited the room.I stood there and pleaded with the Moon Goddess to save my mate.The heart stone glowed brightly

Lexi’s pov“You mean the police that came by earlier,” he asked me with a scowl.I shook my head as I dug out my cell phone.Telling him to nevermind I dialed Nathan's number as he left me standing in the foyer.“Lexi,” Nathan answered.“Nolan left with a police officer supposedly to search for your group but I think it's possible that I was misinformed and he has turned into a bloodsucker,’’ I rushed out in concern.“Calm down, Lexi, breathe, and tell me slowly what you're trying to tell me,” he asserted.Explaining everything that occurred with the officers and his father not knowing that they were even there I heard him exhale deeply.“Ríoghán Crinan is known to use compulsion on human resources and could very easily be behind it but since Nolan can't be compelled I wouldn't worry about it if that's the case,” he said firmly.Panicked, I cursed.“Nathaniel, your brother is alive because I gave him Lenny's heart,’’ I blurted sternly and it sounded like he dropped the phone.“Why did

Lexi’s povHearing a cell phone ringing I cracked my eyes open and turned to see Nolan rubbing his eyes.“I think that's your phone,” he yawned and I took a moment to get my brain to react.“It's in my pants but I don't know what you did with them,’’ I mumbled softly, making him chuckle.“I tossed them over in the corner but the rings are coming from the floor over there,” he snickered and I scooted off of him to go search.Feeling Nolan's eyes following my nakedness I searched the floor for the cell phone I could hear continuing to ring. Finally finding it underneath the dresser I looked at it seeing Nathan calling.“Hey Nathan,” I answered in a tired tone.“Get your asses back home our handfasting is today because Darius is leaving tonight and he said the council is demanding that we are wed ASAP. Also, they have requested that our son be brought with him since he's running around as his little Lycan. He's such a cute little guy,” he said sullenly.Glancing over at Nolan I frowned.