All Chapters of My Uncle Alpha, My Mate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Rosie’s POVI switched seats with Chris as Tony let out a scoff. “Alpha was a regular you know. Mostly because he would love to come in and celebrate any big moment in his life with some ink.”I watched him carefully as Chris prepared to get her butterfly. His eyes grew distant. “Came in with a busted lip and a bloody grin one time when he was really young. I'm pretty sure it was after his first patrol.”I tried to imagine that kind of exuberance from Uncle as I offered my hand to Chris. She declined as she whistled. "Wow. I did not see that coming. All he cares about now is attendance."Tony chuckled. “He was always serious, but, back then, he laughed more. The best piece I ever did was for him and his mate, our past Luna Diane. A beautiful piece. I was nervous as hell because it was one of my first big jobs. A full moon cradling two wolves.” I could feel a sadness drift over the room. "He hasn’t come back since she passed.”I knew he'd lost her when I was a child. Pairing it with th

Rosie’s POVHis lips were softer than I’d imagined. He didn't rush it as the kiss deepened. It was everything I wanted and more. He pulled back just slightly to search my face. “Are you ready?” he’d whispered. “This can’t be undone.” Though, his gravelly voice sounded as if it would kill him to stop."I want this." My fingers are threading into his hair. His restraint was gone. His hands slid down my waist and my hips. I grabbed at his shorts, tugging them down to the sound of his aroused growl. I could feel his hardness against me. It made me both blush and yearn for him with every part of my body. “Please,” I whimpered with a quiver, the teasing of his touches and closeness almost too much. When he finally pinned me beneath him, his weight settled over mine, and I swore it was like a perfect fit. A jolt of electricity paired with a heart pooling within my core.I held onto his neck, my nails digging into the skin slightly. This was happening. “You’re mine,” he said, sliding in

Rosie’s POVMarco groaned, his head lolling to the side, face pale and mottled with bruises. “Rosie…?”“Tyler, help me get him upright!”Tyler dropped to his knees beside Marco, immediately checking him over with steady hands.Chris lingered just behind us, her usual boldness replaced by a tremble in her stance. Fear flickered across her face, raw and unguarded.“Hey,” I said gently, glancing back at her, “he’s going to be okay.”She gave a shaky nod and moved closer, kneeling on Marco’s other side. Her hands hovered uncertainly, unsure where to help. The front of Marco’s shirt was soaked in blood, the dark stain spreading into the dirt beneath him.“Marco?” she whispered, carefully brushing a strand of hair from his forehead. “Stay with us, okay? Please.”“He needs a medic—fast,” Tyler said, voice grim.My fingers trembled as I reached out through the mindlink. The thought alone—that something out there was strong enough to bring Beta Marco down—sent a cold rush through me.‘Rosie?’

Nikolas’ POVNikolas’ POVI knew the moment Rosie stepped onto the stairs leading to this part of the hospital. I tuned into her movements and noted her scent. I knew when she stopped outside the door to listen instead of showing herself.Sweet roses and something uniquely hers—wild, bright, tempting, wafted toward me. It filled the hallway, clinging to the walls long after she slipped out the hallway. I knew she was sad. I could almost feel it.I exhaled hard, willing the ache in my chest to subside."Alpha, any bad news?" Marco asked. He must have noted my reaction. I schooled my face and shook my head. "No. Rosie was listening to our conversation. I just heard her leave."His brow furrowed, “You let her hear it.”I gave a bitter scoff. “I did.”Marco was silent for a long time, staring at me like he didn’t quite believe what he’d heard. “I’d rather she hate me,” I said, voice rough, “than be targeted by him.”The Rogue King was the reason for all of this. The reason I couldn’t al

Nikolas’ POVI lingered at the door as Marco zipped up his bag, his expression calm—at least on the surface. I leaned against the frame with my arms crossed. “You’ve packed light.”He gave me a side glance, then a crooked grin. “We'll be back in no time. You'll see."I wanted to believe that. He was an excellent beta. Maybe he would achieve the impossible, and he and the warriors would nullify the threat. My thoughts were so tangled as I told him to be careful out there. Rosie's father came to mind as Marco slung his bag over his shoulder.He paused, then nodded once. “I will.”There was a beat of silence between us before he added casually, “You sure you’ll be alright here? With… everything?”I knew it wasn't my ability to protect the pack without him that he was questioning. He didn’t say her name, but he didn’t have to.“Rosie,” I said, breaking the tension myself, “is hurting. And truthfully, so am I.”Marco turned, surprised.“I know I can't mark her, but I also don’t want to le