Aurora walked back into the pack house. She never imagined that she would be able to have another child again after what Lila had done to her. Aurora walked through the pack house in a daze until she got to Eli's room where Arden and Eli were currently playing with Eli's action figures. Arden noticed Aurora's demeanor and stood up. "Are you alright?" Arden asked concerned. Aurora finally looked up at him. A smile spread across her face and tears began to cascade down her face. Arden was unsure how to proceed. Was she okay, was she in denial, what had happened out there with the witches? "Sweetheart, are you okay?" Arden asked again. "I am better than okay. I am wonderful. The witches, they helped us. They said that it was a show of good faith between their coven and our pack and to show how grateful they were for letting them into our territory and taking care of Veronica," Aurora said. "What was?" Arden asked. "They gave me back the ability to have children," Aurora said qui
Charles Brown stood at the front door of the pack house once again. He knocked lightly and when the door opened her was met by Eli. A broad smile appeared on his face. "Charlie Brown!" he exclaimed as he hugged Charles around the waist. Charles had been surprised at the child's actions but patted his back none the less. "Hello, Elijah. It is nice to see you again. Where are your parents?" Charles asked the boy. Eli stepped back and pointed upstairs. Charles's brows knitted together as he walked through the foyer of the pack house. "Hello, Charles. I will see you to the Alpha office while we wait for the Alpha and Luna," Rich, Arden's Beta said as he extended his hand in the direction of the Alpha office. Charles nodded and followed the Beta. As soon as Charles sat down in the large chair on the other side of the desk, the door opened, and Arden and Aurora walked through the doorway. "Apologies for the delay, Charles," Arden said. He glanced back at Aurora quickly and then back at
Eli's wolf, Hermes, ran through the forest at top speed. Eli had just received his wolf. The full moon sat high in the sky. Arden had asked if Eli wanted him to run with him, but Eli had kindly rejected the offer. Eli wanted to get to know his wolf on his own. He was currently sixteen years old and was doing well in school. Eli trained everyday with Arden in order to make sure that he was in the best shape before getting his wolf. Hermes’ voice had run through Eli's mind as soon as the clock had struck twelve. Aurora smiled as her son waved to his mother and father before running into the woods to shift for the first time. His father had been right. It hurt like a son of bitch, but it ended quickly, and Eli’s wolf stood tall and howled deeply. Alerting Arden that everything was alright. "Have a good run son," Arden mind linked with Eli. Eli laughed and let his wolf run free. As Hermes rounded the bend in the trees, he suddenly caught a scent. It was the tastiest scent ever. Almost
Aurora vaguely watched the passing car lights as she drove her rental car back towards her hometown. The town was where she had grown up as a child. She never saw a reason to leave it. That was until that dreaded night five years prior. Aurora, or Rory as her friends like to call her, hated to dwell on the past. No good came of it. She taught herself that she needed to move forward. Whatever the cost. She had a son who depended solely on her and she would move heaven and earth for him. Aurora was returning from a business trip. Thankfully her mother had agreed to watch Elijah, her five-year-old son. Aurora had only agreed to the trip with the prospect of landing one of the biggest deals of her career. However, when she arrived, the customer had an entirely different idea of how the deal was going to be closed. Aurora had quickly set him straight and jump in her rental car to return home. She had ignored both the customer and her boss’s calls the entire drive. Now that she was almost
Aurora berated herself the entire day. Why had she agreed to a date with a total stranger? She must have drunk more than she realized. That was the only explanation that she could think of. The more logical side of her brain said that she couldn’t get to know someone without them first being a stranger. Aurora quickly hushed that side though.Eli of course had been excited when Aurora arrived home last night. She had not been gone long but he did not like to go many hours without her. They were their own little family and Aurora was blessed to have a strong bond with her son. Aurora's mother, Faith, gave her a knowing look. Had her mother smelt the alcohol on her breath? Aurora didn’t think so. She only had one drink. Aurora picked up her son and carried him into his room. When they had first moved into this home, Aurora made sure that the first thing she decorated was Eli's room. She wanted him to have everything a little boy could want. He had a full-size bed, with his favorite ch
"Mate!" Thor, Arden wolf shouted in his mind. Arden had to clamp his mouth shut from yelling it in the human bar that he currently owns. He could smell her before she had walked in. Arden had not understood why Thor seemed in such an agitated state until she walked in. Arden finished handing the man his drink and then slowly turned. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on. Her long blond hair was in soft waves and fell to the middle of her back. She was currently wearing a pencil skirt and a jacket. She had on high heels that clicked as she walked. "Arden that is our mate." Thor yelled once more. "I can see that Thor. But we are among humans here and we cannot jump over the table and just mark her. Now settle down." Thor growled in their mind in response. Arden just shook his head. Arden had taken a calming breath. The woman did not seem to be affected by the bond. Although he could tell that she found him attractive. There was not an instant pull for her. Ard
Aurora half expected to hear from Arden the next day. She kept herself busy with her work. She had not noticed the time until Eli came busting through the front door. He had just got off the bus that thankfully dropped him off right in front of their house. Aurora would not have allowed him to ride the bus otherwise. "How was school, E?" Aurora asked as she closed her laptop that sat on her desk. She had renovated the small basement to use as a home office. Eli came over to her chair and held out a piece of paper to her. "We are going on a field trip!" He exclaimed as Aurora took the paper from him. She glanced over its contents and saw that their class was going to the pumpkin patch. Aurora was reminded that Halloween was just right around the corner. Eli had already decided on a ninja for this year. Aurora had just got it in the mail the other day. "Wow. A pumpkin patch, how fun." Aurora said to her son. She stood up from her chair and made her way upstairs with Eli in tow. Eli p
Arden quickly pulled the door open. Aurora stood in the doorway. She wore a brown colored dress paired with black stockings and ankle boots. Her hair was filed high on the top of her head this time. It showed off her neck and shoulders. Arden's mouth went dry as he found himself wanting to kiss her neck. He quickly cleared his throat and smiled at Aurora. He moved out of the doorway and let her through to the kitchen. He decided not to close the bar this evening as he was going to show Aurora his apartment that sat above it. "Busy tonight?" Aurora asked as she saw the people in the kitchen working around one another to fulfill orders from the front. Arden chuckled. "Just a little. If you want to follow me though?" He held his arm out to show a set of stairs that led up to the second story. Aurora had not realized that there was a second story to the bar. She figured they would have gone out to the full bar. Aurora followed Arden up the stairs and Arden pulled out a key that unlo