Vex POV
Vex raced back to Pack territory. Not only had they found another bitch rogue to eliminate, but stealing her right from under Kalaloch Packs nose was the crowning glory. His father would find this new information extremely interesting. Vex would personally like to wipe the smug, arrogant look off Duncan's face. He crashed into the packhouse and raced to the Alpha's office.Naren growled as Vex's wolf Vlad burst through the door.
"Are you trying to get yourself killed? Whatever you have to tell me better be worth it, Vlad."
The sickening sound of cracking bone rattled as Vex shifted back to human form and smiled at Naren. Seconds later, Vex's best friend and soon-to-be Beta Kai walked in, throwing Vex a pair of pants. Vex slipped them on as he explained to them what he had seen.
Naren sat stoically, considering what his son had just told him.
"So your plan is to what? Walk into Kalaloch Pack, grab the rogue, and walk on out?"
Duncan's POVTatiana's initiation ceremony occurred without incident. She settled into pack life with ease. She and Duncan became constant companions. They trained together and attended the last year of pack school in the same class. Tia developed into a formidable warrior. Her attention to training and advancing programs for lower-ranking pack members improved their pack. Her kindness and empathy touched even the lowest echelons of the pack structure.A year later, Duncan and Tatiana were both in preparation for their first mating hunt. Their flight to Idaho left early tomorrow morning. Tia wanted to stay home, but in the end, relented to Luna's constant badgering. As he packed his bag, Duncan was eager for the hunt. He was on the precipice of finding his mate—the female who would eventually become his Luna, mother to his pack. This year's search was in the Rocky Mountains. The males and females were to be housed separately on opposite sides of the hunting groun
Tatiana's POVTatiana snuck off for a run as soon as she could get away. Talia was restless, and being in a large group was never comfortable for either of them. Her wolf sniffed around and explored their surroundings a bit before barreling off into the bushes. The sound of conversations gave way to the chirping of birds and the rustling of trees. As she trotted through the forest, Talia eventually stumbled onto a familiar scent. It was Duncan. He was somewhere near. Talia followed it until she found Dante sitting alone on a large boulder overlooking a valley. The view was beautiful. His eyes looked sad as she walked up and nuzzled him, but the expression quickly receded into the depths of his amber eyes.How are you doing? Are you ready for tomorrow morning?" He asked through the mind link."I guess. I am not sure there is much to be ready for, but I am open to anything.""No matter what happens, The pack and I will always be here for you. You know that,
Duncan's POVDuncan was furious as he stormed back to his lodge. He wanted to rip Vex's head off. If Tia's wolf had not been strong enough to fend them off, they would have killed her. Neither Vex nor Kyle were staying at the lodge. If they were, Duncan would have known. He would have been watching, and that is what they were trying to avoid. It was such a sneaky cowardly attack. Her death would look like her mate brutalized her if they had succeeded. Mate attacks were rare but did happen frequently enough for Werewolves not to question it. Sadie's pack set up extra security, and Luca was flying in from Washington State. Duncan left the girls under the watch of Beta Cory while he quickly grabbed his stuff from his lodge and headed back to move in with Sadie.Duncan should be spending time with his new mate, getting to know her, instead of dealing with the aftermath of the attack. Tia planned to leave early to give them time together without distraction, but Duncan refu
Tatiana's POV The ball was a grand affair. The men were all dressed in Tuxedos and the women in gorgeous gowns. When Duncan first saw Sadie in her dark blue gown, you could see the affection between them. Tia was pleased to see how happy they were together. They both deserved to find love. She couldn't imagine two people better matched for each other. Tia felt like a queen on the arm of the most captivating Werewolf in the room. Zeta Luca, however, was less impressed by all the attention but handled it admirably. As the event began to wind down, Tia noticed Duncan & Sadie had already snuck away. She could tell Luca was ready to be freed from his admirers. She obliged, and they quickly snuck away before anyone else caught him. Tia grabbed a bottle of bubbly on the way out. They were laughing as they reached her door. Successfully escaping his admirers was exhilarating. Once she caught her breath, she was about to ask Luca in for a nightcap when she remembered they
Sadie POV The following day, Sadie left Duncan asleep in bed and snuck down to Tatiana's room. She wanted to talk to her before everyone else woke up. She knocked gently on the door and walked in, completely forgetting Luca was also in her room. To her shock, she found clothes and blankets strewn across the floor, an overturned champagne bottle, and a very naked Luca wrapped around an equally naked Tia. She stood there with her mouth hanging open. Luca's butt was fantastic, as was his back, his arms, his legs. Duncan looked like a greek god, but Luca was a super-sized version. As she turned to go, she kicked the overturned bottle. Luca let out a growl and flew off of Tia, grabbing Sadie's arm and spinning her back around. As they stood there face to face, both of them suddenly became uncomfortably aware of his lack of clothes. Sadie's eyes shot down between his legs as her face blushed. Parts of him were wide awake and super-sized indeed. "I think you may want to put
Tatiana's POVTia and Luca packed their bags and joined Duncan and Sadie for breakfast. Surprisingly, Duncan apologized for his behavior. Tia could tell he was still struggling with it a bit, but he seemed sincere. She glanced at Sadie, who winked at her, and suddenly it became clear. Sadie had talked sense into him. Duncan would have arrived there eventually, but Sadie had helped move it along. Tia was grateful. She did not want to fly out on bad terms with Duncan.After breakfast, Duncan and Sadie dropped them off at the airport for the two-hour trip home. Tia gave Duncan a big hug."I hope you have a great time at the bonding ceremony. Take good care of this one, and bring her home safe," She said, nodding toward Sadie.She turned to hug Sadie and whispered in her ear, "Thank you!"Sadie smiled, "What are sisters for?"Luca stepped in and hugged Sadie, and they waved goodbye.Luca's POVThe flight was uneventful, as was the
Tatiana's POVTia spent the morning helping Carina plan logistics for Duncan & Luna's Ascension Ceremony. She was up to her eyeballs in seating charts and RSVP's when Luca mind linked her that it was time to pick up Gabrielle. He was waiting for her in the car when she met him out front of the packhouse. He looked in a bad mood."What is wrong?""Bran nearly had my head when I told him you were coming, and I am not thrilled about it either. Why are we taking unnecessary risks?""What risk? I am with a Zeta.""I may be a Zeta, but everyone knows that. You don't think they will take that into account, if they were to attack?""We are driving a poor girl back to her home. Who is even going to be aware of our plans?"He growled in frustration, "Anyone who is watching you, and has it out for you!"As they pulled up to Madelyn's house, Gabrielle was waiting outside. She opened the door and hopped in the backseat."Good mor
Tatiana's POVTia returned to the house the following morning after searching for Luca all night. No one was awake yet. She popped her head into Luca's room, but he wasn't there. She tiptoed to her room and flopped on the bed. There was a light rap on the door. Tia looked up to see Gaby standing in the open doorway of her adjoining room. Tia motioned for Gaby to join her."Good morning! This place is beautiful, and I have never slept in such a comfortable bed in my life.""I am glad you slept well. You needed it.""Yes, I did. I appreciate what you have done for me, and I apologize for yesterday."Before Tia could protest, she held up her hand and continued, "I don't want you to think I am ungrateful because nothing could be further from the truth. However, I need to go back to the Village. If I stay here, I will be hiding. I don't want to hide. I want to face this and get through it."Tia nodded, "Okay. I understand. However, I want you to