I could smell something familiar but I wasn't sure what it was. As the fog cleared and my mind cleared, I realized it was smoke. Was something burning? I could hear voices yelling but I couldn't see, it was too dark. I stayed low on the floor as I crawled in what I hoped was the direction of the door. I reached up feeling the handle, it was warm but not hot. I turned the knob, slowly opening the door, I could see an orange glow coming from somewhere. I called out for my mates, but only silence answered me. I tried again, but still, not a sound except the weird quiet, crackling fire makes as it eats through its source. I thought I heard someone calling my name, I tried to look around but I couldn't see anything or anyone. I heard heavy footsteps running towards me, two big hands grabbed me off the floor. I was thrown over someone's shoulder. I could hear the chaos of wolves running and others screaming. I heard my Dad's voice but I couldn't understand what he said. My head hurt and i
I woke up the next day to an empty bed. I was alone. I felt the twins' spots, they were cold. I sat up looking around the room. I was the only one in here. I got up, grabbed my robe off the bedpost, and threw it around me, I made my way to the kitchen. Spread out on the table was a breakfast anyone would drool over. Eggs in all different styles, toast, bacon, sausage, ham, homefries, hashbrowns, waffles, and pancakes covered the table. There was a huge bowl of fresh-cut fruit, pastries of all kinds, and a big pot of piping hot coffee. It smelled amazing. The table had at least three dozen long-stem roses in a huge crystal vase. Standing proudly, covered in flour was my mates. "You guys did all of this for me?" I asked astonished that anyone would do this for me. "Yeah, you have had a rough time lately and we wanted to take you out but since we were worried after what happened, we decided to make you a better breakfast than any restaurant could." They both smiled. Arrow came around t
The weekend would be here before I knew it. I learned the hard way that I would have morning sickness for a while. The twins were starting to wonder what was wrong but hadn't pushed me for information either. I was feeling more tired than usual too but I knew it was because the pups growing inside me were taking a lot of my energy. I was sitting on the couch waiting for my mates to return. They had gone to see their parents and check on the final details of the party. They would become the official Alphas once they were officially eighteen. Alpha Jax would stay on as an advisor to make sure the transition was smooth. Luna Nina would stay on as my advisor to help me learn all the duties the Luna has to perform. I was nervous about becoming the Luna since I was already mated and marked, I wouldn't have to wait to be officially eighteen. My birthday wasn't long after the twins and I knew they were planning something special but I wasn't sure what. I lay back swinging my feet up onto th
The twins nearly broke down the door, "Rina!" Arrow screamed. Seeing me sitting on the couch, he looked around as though something might jump out and attack me right there. Arion was right behind him. "Rina, thank the Goddess you are ok." He glanced around noticing Dex sitting on the other couch looking at them as if they had lost their minds. "What the hell is going on?" Dex asked. "I heard you found a body but you guys don't usually react like this." "The body, it was ripped apart, it was one of the worst I have seen," Arion explained. He sat down next to me pulling me into his lap. Arrow sat down next to him and nestled into my shoulder. "Yeah, whoever did it wrote Rina's name on it. It was written in blood on a piece of paper and pinned to the insides." Arrow looked like he was going to be sick. He went back to rubbing his face against my shoulder. "Why would somebody go through all of this trouble over me?" I asked. "You are the Luna of our pack. No, you haven't complete
"Tomorrow is your big day," I said excitedly. "I think it is going to be fun." I was sitting leaning against Arion with my feet on Arrow. "Yeah, it will be a lot of fun but remember, you promised," Arion reminded me before kissing my temple. I guess I had developed a bad habit of taking off when I became overwhelmed. I had promised no matter what happens at the party, I wouldn't do it. "I will be fine, I promise I won't run off," I reiterated hoping to put their minds at ease. "We trust you," the twins answered in unison. I know they trust me but I wasn't sure if I trust myself. I knew my track record was not very good; I got overwhelmed and I took off, that's what I did. "Babe, you ok?" Arrow asked. "Yeah, I'm fine, why?" I asked nervously. Did my scent change? Did they sense something was changing? "You just seemed lost in thought, I wanted to make sure you are good," Arrow was studying my face confused. "Sorry, I was thinking about the party," I wasn't technically lying.
I tried to pretend it was just a miss understanding with Alexia. She wouldn't really do that, right? We ate dessert and after that, coffee was served while everyone chatted. It was interesting hearing the different ways the packs did things. Luna Mist had been talking about throwing a ball for anyone who had not found their mate yet. She said she would like to invite other packs to attend. On the other hand, Luna Deirdra wanted to keep it how it was, wolves found their mates when the Moon Goddess determined it was time. Luna Mist was talking about the importance of keeping the wedding ceremony as part of the process while Luna Deirdra didn't believe it was necessary. Luna Nina thought it should be left up to the individual packs, if they wanted a wedding ceremony, they could have it, if not, that was ok too. She also said it would be up to Luna Mist if she wanted to organize a ball for those who would like to find their mates. She said it shouldn't be mandatory but instead, any wolves
I woke up squished between my mates. I rubbed my eyes trying to remember what time Arrow had come in. He had been talking to Dillon for a long time. They had been friends since they were kids. I shimmied down enough to get out from between them. The bathroom was calling me. When I came out, I grabbed the decorations I had hidden earlier. I started hanging streamers and balloons around the room. I had bought a giant sign that said "birthday fun this way," I hung it on the wall across from our door. As I made my way to the kitchen, I hung streamers, balloons, and threw confetti which was my favorite part! When I got to the living room, I took out all the presents I had gotten. I piled them up on the table in a pyramid. I continued hanging decorations. Once I was satisfied with the decorations, I went into the kitchen. I made all of their favorite breakfast foods, and set them on the table. I picked up the small box I had hidden yesterday. It was the present I was most afraid to give t
When I saw the twins dressed in their tuxedos I wanted to rip them off. They were gorgeous normally but in tuxes, they looked like they just stepped out of a magazine, or one of those "hot hunks" calendars. "You two look amazing," I said from the bathroom. I stepped out wearing the strapless black dress they had made for me. It was sleek, with a slit almost up to my hip. It sparkled in the light in a way that emphasized my body perfectly. It had matching black stilettos, making me feel taller and my legs look longer. They had a specific diamond necklace made for me with a matching tennis bracelet. The diamond charm was two A's woven together with an R in the middle. it was dainty and accented the dress. The tennis bracelet was a series of tiny A's. I couldn't help touching them. My earrings were sapphire studs with diamond drops hanging down. The sapphires were surrounded by small diamonds. I rechecked the mirror, is that really me?The twins were watching me closely, "Babe, is someth