All Chapters of Her Four Mates: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Lyra’s POVI was in the herb garden, trying to enjoy the peace after yesterday’s drama, when Jadis appeared around the corner. But something was different about her today. Gone was the usual bright smile and bouncy energy. Instead, she looked… calculating.“There you are,” she said, her voice flat. “I’ve been looking for you.”“Here I am. Everything okay?”“Oh, everything’s just perfect,” she said, and there was an edge to her tone I’d never heard before. “I heard about what happened with Theron yesterday.”“What about it?”“How you humiliated him. How you rejected his perfectly reasonable courtship request.”I set down my pruning shears and turned to face her fully. “His what now?”“His courtship request. The one where he offered you everything any girl could want, and you threw it back in his face.”“Jadis, he grabbed me when I tried to leave his fake picnic. He’s been stalking me through information he got from you. That’s not courtship, that’s harassment.”“Harassment?” She laughed

Lyra’s POVI slipped out of the pack house just as dawn was breaking, needing some quiet time after the emotional intensity of the awakening ceremony. The morning air was crisp and sweet, carrying the scent of dew and wildflowers as I made my way toward my favorite thinking spot by the stream.What I hadn’t expected was to find Zane already there, sitting on the fallen log that served as my usual perch, looking out over the water with thoughtful eyes.“Great minds think alike?” I said softly, not wanting to startle him.He turned with a smile that made my heart flutter. “I was hoping you’d come here. You always do after big pack events, when you need to process everything.”“You know me too well.”“I know you perfectly,” he said, shifting to make room for me on the log. “Come here.”I settled beside him, close enough that our thighs touched, and let out a long breath I didn’t realize I’d been holding.“Better?” he asked, his arm coming around my shoulders naturally.“Much. Last night

Lyra’s POV“You’re doing it wrong,” Darius said, moving behind me at the weapons rack.“I’m cleaning a sword, not performing surgery,” I replied, though I didn’t protest when his hands covered mine.“Details matter,” he murmured, his chest pressed against my back. “Especially when it comes to things that keep you safe.”The armory was quiet, most of the pack busy elsewhere. His breath was warm against my ear as he guided my hands along the blade.“Like this?” I asked.“Perfect.” His voice was rougher now. “You’re a natural.”“I had good teachers.”“You had devoted teachers,” he corrected, his lips brushing my neck. “Very devoted.”I shivered, leaning back into him. The sword was forgotten as his hands moved to my waist, pulling me closer.“Darius…”“You’re beautiful,” he said softly, turning me to face him. “So beautiful it drives me crazy sometimes.”Before I could respond, his mouth was on mine, hungry and demanding. This wasn’t like the gentle kisses from before. This was desperate

Lyra’s POVThe garden was quiet, hidden behind tall hedges. The sky turned pink and orange as the sun set. Fireflies glowed softly, and the air smelled of roses. I was supposed to check the garden supplies with Zane and Kael, but we weren’t working.Instead, I stood against a stone wall, ivy brushing my back. Zane’s lips were on mine, warm and hungry. My heart raced, and my thoughts were gone.“Lyra,” Zane whispered, his voice low and rough. His hands slid to my waist, pulling me close. “You’re so beautiful.”I blushed, my body warm. “We should… check the list.”Kael, standing behind me, chuckled softly. His fingers touched my neck, sending shivers down my spine. “The list can wait,” he said. His lips kissed my shoulder, soft but burning. “This is better.”He was right. The garden was private, perfect for us. After weeks of stress, pack problems, Theron’s visit, Jadis’s jealous stares, I needed this. I needed them. I wanted to feel loved.Zane kissed me deeper, his hands sliding under

Lyra's POVI was in the training yard helping set up equipment when I heard her voice."So you're the famous Lyra."I turned to find Sarah Collins standing a few feet away, arms crossed over her chest. She was one of the wolves who'd awakened during last month's ceremony. Her golden eyes were bright and sharp, fixed on me with an intensity that made my wolf stir uneasily."Just Lyra," I said, keeping my tone friendly. "Can I help you with something?""Actually, I was wondering if you could help me with training. Kael mentioned you're pretty good at combat."Something about the way she said Kael's name made my skin prickle. Too familiar. Too warm."Kael said that?""Yeah. We've been talking a lot lately. He's been helping me adjust to my wolf, showing me around the territory." She smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes. "He's really sweet.""He is," I agreed carefully."Must be nice having four guys like that always around. Must make you feel pretty special."There it was. The edge benea