**LUCIEN** This is worse than when I THOUGHT something could be happening to her.. No.. Something IS happening to her.. I can feel it.   Earlier I thought someone was going to get to her before I could because of the threat. But that bastard made good on his threat.. I can feel it in every fiber of my being. From the first hit, I thought it was just a headache from not enough sleep or not drinking but then it kept coming. One after the other. And then my stomach started to quake. That’s when I knew it had to be her. Carrie rejected me and when I accepted her rejection it broke any bond we shared. So even if she was in trouble, I wouldn’t know. Not anymore.  And the only person I feel anything for now, is Monica. I don’t even know her that well. I just know that sh

**LUCIEN** As I am getting ready to go see Monica and have this damn dreaded talk, I keep thinking back to what the Moon Goddess said. She is a descendant of the Moon Goddess. Okay I got that. Which means her kids are full blooded Alpha werewolves. Not half as I thought. It’s probably because they are so young that I thought they were only half. She has no powers, no extra strength, or anything to help her in her fight to being the descendant of the Moon Goddess who can turn regular supernaturals into pure blooded werewolves. Unless, somehow or another she unlocks some type of power or strength. I don’t know why the Moon Goddess wouldn’t give her any powers right out the gate when she knew what she would face. She said she could be hunted, and people would be after her? Why woul

**LUCIEN** I was a little taken back by Angelina’s outburst asking if she was a wolf. But I won’t lie to her. I could see the color drain from Monica’s face, it wasn’t something she was expecting to hear. But I figured once we went to the park and the kids were playing, Monica and I could talk. And I could explain how everything is, and tell her all I know. Angel and Monica held my hand the whole way to the park, I even had to stop and put Lincoln on my shoulders because he felt left out. Monica is holding on tight. I can hear her heartbeat pounding in her chest. Her anxiety is going nuts. I probably should have diverted the question Angelina asked but I didn’t want to lie to her.  I leaned over and whispered in her ear. “I know you're freaking out a littl

**LUCIEN**        We get to my house, and I realize that Monica hasn’t been inside yet. Luckily, I’m not messy, but it’ll be the first time I let another female into my home.  I hesitate at the door. And she rubs my arm. “Is everything okay?” She whispers as Angel and Lincoln are running around looking at the plants on my deck.  “You don’t have any women to hold up in here do ya?” She says laughing, wiggling her eyebrows at me.  “Absolutely not.. The only other person that has been in my home is my brother. And this is new for me. Having someone I care about over.” I said in a whisper. She blushes with a huge smile on her face. She slightly pushes me out of the way and turns the knob

**ALORA** In the car back to the packhouse it’s quiet. I really enjoyed meeting Monica and I can see why Lucien is crazy for her. I am so happy he found such a beautiful person inside and out. He deserves it more than anyone I know. But having to deal with Carrie just left a bad taste in my mouth. I know, I shouldn’t be jealous, but how could I not be? The man I have wanted since I started liking boys could possibly be having a baby with someone else… “Lor, what’s wrong bunny?” Leon asked me from the driver's seat. He doesn’t take his eyes off the road, but his brow is furrowed. I can tell he is worried I am upset with him. I’m jealous, but I’m not mad. Carrie was before me. I can’t blame him for that. “I’m alright, honey. Just feeling a little jealous. Which is weird for me. But don’t worry, I'm not upset with you.” I say honestly. I grab his hand and intertwine my fingers. His huge hand is swallowing my small one up. “I can’t even begin to apologize for the predicament that y