“Auri! Are you in heat?” Logan asked again.
I couldn’t answer him. I didn’t know what he was talking about. All I knew is I was on fire. I heard him curse again and he started to take off his jacket and then his shirt. My cheek rested against his bare chest and it was like I was leaning against a piece of ice. A sigh escaped me as I placed my hands on his abs, feeling the coolness of his skin. Logan picked me up and carried me through the forest.
“Hold on, Auri. You’ll be alright.” A calm washed over me, helped me breathe as Logan kissed my head.
Logan opened up the kitchen door and slammed it shut with his foot. He carried me up to our room. Placing me on the bed, he pulled away and I screwed my eyes shut as the fire came back.
“Hold on, my love. You chose a hell of a night.” He mumbled and I heard slamming of drawers and the bathwater running.
I couldn’t think. My skin burned so bad. It was on fire. I elongated my claws and started scratchin
My heat had lasted for a full week. Logan took off another three days after, and the two of us rested. We were both exhausted but he still held me tight as we rested. But today, I got up and Logan was already gone from the bed. Sighing, I sat up. To say I was sore was an understatement. I felt like I needed to stretch for days but no relief came. 'Well, you did exercise for a week straight.'Kai chuckled. 'I don’t wanna talk about it.'I groaned. Getting up, I took a long shower. The hot water steamed up the bathroom and I felt my muscles relax a little. Turning off the water, I took my time as I blew dry my hair and combed through it. Braiding my hair, I dug around in my closet for some sweats and a t-shirt. I only paused to listen to the house, it didn’t sound like anyone was home, so I just walked out without a bra. Bryan and Hector did come back to the house after my heat but I guessed they were out. Which was kind of unusual t
“Hector, I’m bored.” I was pacing the living room. Hector was leaning in the chair, reading a local paper. I had already done all the paperwork in Logan’s office, cleaned the house, reorganized the refrigerator, and finished a book. Logan was gone most of the time, along with Bryan. Between the businesses and the pack, we really only saw each other in passing or at night when we were in bed. It had been a few weeks but I got the distinct feeling that I was being kept in the house but it was starting to drive me insane. “Hector!” I whined and he flipped the page on his paper. “I’m here to protect you Luna, not entertain you.” He smirked Huffing, I left the living room and stomped up to the bedroom. I sat on the edge of the bed, arms crossed. 'You know, he was giving you a hint.'Kai popped up. 'What do you mean a hint?' She chuckled. 'You can do whatever you want, he’s only there to protect you. Which
Everyone fell silent. I smiled, the scent of the a rainstorm with a cracking fire washed over me. Logan’s hands held my shoulders tight. The captains made a line, just as they had with me, bowing their heads to him. “Good afternoon, Logan.” I bent my head back, looking up at him. He did not look at me. “I thought I made my orders perfectly clear.” “Yes Alpha.” I rolled my eyes. “I wasn’t sparing with them. I was critiquing them, helping them adjust their stances.” “You just flew back five feet thanks to Everett. I would consider that sparing.” I ignored the last bit. “It was amazing wasn’t it!” I looked at Everett who was now looking at me, smiling. “Just a little change of stance and he could pull that much power! Once he gets used to it, he is going to be a force to be reckoned with!” I winked at him and he blushed. “Auri, I thought I told you I didn’t want you training.” I loosened my shoulders from his grip. “No, yo
“Holy shit.” “What the fuck just happened?” “Did we really just witness that?” “Luna laid him out. She actually laid out Alpha.” I put my hands on my knees. My body hurt from all the times he had hit me. I didn’t think anything was broken though. Kai brought her eyes and I looked at the scene in front of me. He was bruised to hell and his arm was swelling from where I cracked his arm. But he was laid flat on the ground. The captains were all just staring on the sidelines, slack jawed. “Anyone want to help their Alpha?” I called to them, still trying to catch my breath. Everett and Jude came forward and picked him up, taking him over to the bench that was against the training building. Hector and Bryan came over to me, helping me stand up straight. “Shit, he’s strong. It’s been a while.” I laughed. “I’m out of shape.” “Luna, no one has beaten him before. On my best day and his worst, I can’t beat him.” I rolled m
“Whatever you’re thinking, you might as well do it.” Bryan walked in and opened up the refrigerator. He poured some of the iced tea I made the other day into a glass. “You’ve been staring at the phone for the past ten minutes. Just do it.” I nodded. It had been three months since the Gathering. Since I had spoken with my siblings. It had been gnawing at me a little that I hadn’t called to check in. To see if Ty found his mate. To see if Maddie had found hers. I had thought about them a few times but so much happened it was forced to the back of my mind. I also didn’t know if I was ready for it. I picked up the phone and dialed Ty’s cell number. ‘Hello?’ I cleared my throat. “Hey Ty.” ‘Holy shit, Auri? Is that you?’ “Yeah. I just wanted to…check in.” It was nice to hear his voice. Bryan gave me a thumbs up as he sat at the kitchen bar with me. ‘Checking in?
“Logan! We need to leave in soon! What are you doing?” I put a necklace on and smoothed out my dress. We were taking the drive to Midnight Howl pack for Ty and Christine’s baby shower. Ty asked me to come early and I was happy to, but Logan had gotten exponentially busier the past three days. I walked out of the bedroom and down the stairs. Bryan was walking up and he whistled. “Looking good, Luna.” I rolled my eyes as we high fived past each other. Walking down the hall, the door was cracked open to Logan’s office. He was on the phone, his head in his hands. There was double the amount of paperwork on his desk than there normally was. “Look, I don’t care whether this goes through or doesn’t. If anything it’s more paperwork for me to do. But I’m not going to just let them flip flop. They have 48 hours. If they don’t agree, we will move forward with the other plans.” Logan looked up at me and wav
The engine of the Bugatti roared into the driveway and I listened to Ty and Logan talk excitedly. They came in and Ty sat down at the table, Logan leaned again the kitchen doorway. “Oh man, Christine. One of my bucket list drives.” He looked like he was going to cry. “We’ll have to have Bryan bring the Lambo next time.” I smiled at Logan as I leaned against the kitchen counter. “You have a Lamborghini too?!” Logan chuckled. “No. It’s my Beta’s. What possessed him to get a yellow one will always be beyond me.” “Auri. Take me with you.” Ty whined. “Nope. You’re on your own. You need to take care of my niece or nephew.” Ty whined but I turned my back on him. I gathered the ingredients for the frosting and started to cut the cake in three
I pulled away from Logan and leaned against the wall in front of him. My father and Melissa walked in and I could feel the tension from the five of us. Christine gave a quiet hello and my father shook Ty’s hand, clasping him on the back. There was still a lot of chatter in the room and not many people noticed the awkwardness. Christine’s parents did though and I could hear their whispering in the corner. “Dad, mom, Auri is here. She made the cake for today.” Ty, I’m sure, pointed at me. I gave a short wave and a strained smile. Honestly, I was afraid of what Logan or Cato would do. 'Logan’s back.'Kai said quickly. My father stalked up to me. “Girl. You are two weeks late. You have some expla