After I was ready to go, the guys were cleaning the kitchen and Isaac was standing in the living room with four warriors. I walked into the room and, without turning to be sure it was me, he held out his arm to pull me close to him. I have to admit, this was my favorite place to stand during hours that I was awake. Isaac explained, “Love, these warriors are some of our best and most trusted. They will be joining Alex as your protection detail at all times. This is Kevin, Jayla, Mike and Tayna. They are mated couples, so they don’t lose time with each other.” I smiled, “I like this idea! I’ll allow it.” My comment made everyone in the room laugh. I chuckled, “No, really, I do like this idea. I just hope that having to follow me around all the time won’t mess things up for all of you. Has Isaac told you this could go on for years?” Tayna replied, “He has, Zariah. We are all honored to serve you for life.” I gasped, “Are you sure? What if you have children?” Tayna and Jayla shook thei

I was waiting at the emergency entrance of the pack hospital when an ambulance pulled into the driveway. Tayna jumped out, then two paramedics followed. When they pulled the stretcher out it almost looked empty. When I saw her face, she was a bloody mess and she was severely malnourished. The human nearly mutilated her face. She must have one tough wolf, because Onyx was able to sense her wolf. I went with them to the exam room and put my arm over Tayna’s shoulder. She immediately turned and started crying on my shoulder. Luna Kyra approached us and smiled at me, “Already a damn fine luna.” I sighed, “Thank you. I wish there was something I could do for Elena.” I told Tayna, “She has the best doctors in the state treating her. Her wolf is strong. She just needs to do some healing of her own.” Tayna stepped back and looked at me, “You can sense that?” I nodded, “Onyx recognized her wolf right away. She has been weakened, but she is not gone.” Tayna let out a breath of relief, “Zariah,

Isaac laughed, “Calm down, my luna, we have a dress designer coming here tomorrow. She will be working solely on your dress until it’s done.” I sighed in relief, “Okay. That will work. Now, Alpha Kenny, I will take that laptop to Luna’s office. She and I will talk about how I want my office decorated, then I will work in there for the rest of the day.” Alpha asked, “When should we move out of the alpha apartment?” I answered, “You can stay there for good, if you want to. We will be living in my house. We will be able to draw clear lines between work and home. Plus, if we have more than a couple children, there is room on the property to add on.” Luna Kyra looked at Alpha Kenny and asked, “Why didn’t we do that?” Alpha Kenny replied, “I was always told that it was important for the Alpha to be available twenty-four hours.” Isaac answered, “I’ll still be available for emergencies. We just won’t be at the packhouse. We are only five houses down from the pack house. There is no need to

I furrowed my brow, “Excuse me?” She gently slapped her forehead, “I am so sorry. I am Aamira. I am your dress designer.” I breathed a sigh of relief, “Oh goddess! You would not believe the morning we’ve had. Please come in.”After working with Aamira on the style, the fabric and the measurements, for the next four hours. By the time she finished sketching it, I was so excited, I almost screamed in joy. I gasped, “Aamira! The dress is stunning! I can’t wait to put it on.”Aamira smiled, “I am so happy you love it. I should have it done in only a couple of days. I will be back to do a fitting, then I will make the alterations and add the sequins and pearls.”Aamira left at the same time Isaac and Queen Winnie walked in and plopped down on the couch. Queen Winnie had scratches on her arms and face, but they weren’t deep. Isaac was fine, this time, but it made me wonder if he had some spare clothes in the dungeon.I asked, “How did it go?” Winnie started, “Oh it was great! I may look lik