EMMA We left the bank and got back into the truck. I tucked the card into my wallet before placing it back in my purse. From the teller’s jealousy, it seemed that the particular card I received meant something here. I wanted to ask, but it was not important at the moment. Xander and Ethan were talking about a rogue situation in a neighboring pack. I knew I should be paying attention because I was squad now and the future Luna. However, I was unable to no matter how hard I tried. My mind was somewhere else entirely. A few pieces of writing here and there of something I had not read in weeks was flitting through my mind. I tried to focus on the memories and slow them down, but it was proving impossible. It was just out of reach. I stared out the window as I tried to remember exactly what it said. What did it say? I wanted to growl in frustration because of it all. It said… “Sweets?” Ethan said, tapping on my shoulder and pulling me out of the shitstorm of thoughts. “Hmm?” I asked,
EMMA We walked hand-in-hand out to the living room to discuss everything that happened. Ethan flopped down in the armchair while Xander pulled me onto his lap. I leaned my head against his shoulder and absentmindedly trailed my fingers over his collarbone. “I can’t believe it. That explains the ridiculous sparks and being drawn to you from moment one. Don’t forget the possessiveness. Many she-wolves nearly lost their eyes and lives. I don’t know how I got so lucky,” I said, laughing softly. I was incapable of loving anyone or anything as much as I loved them both. This was why I always felt complete in their presence. They were my completions. They were my home. “Kai and I are the lucky ones, love,” Xander said, brushing his warm lips over mine. Lips that would only ever touch mine again. No wonder we were pulled so strongly towards one another. Ethan cleared his throat, drawing our attention to him. “There is a fourth wheel over here.” He was right. I sighed and sat up to look a
EMMA His eyes held me captive with the love and adoration swirling around in them. I reached up and brushed some of his hair out of his handsome face. His cock pressed against my entrance, causing a fresh round of arousal. The longing and anticipation were doing good things for my body. I wanted and needed him. Xander’s mouth devoured mine while his thumb rubbed my clit. I knew he was worried about causing me discomfort, but it would only be temporary. “Just do it quickly,” I begged, needing to feel him fully. He was fully sheathed inside of me in one quick thrust and paused to let my body adjust to the intrusion. Holy hell he was large. Tears prickled behind my eyes. Was that why people said to do it slowly? Xander kissed the few tears that fell from the corners of my eyes while whispering words of love to me. It only took a few moments for the stinging to be replaced with sparks. Then I could truly feel how much he filled me, and how complete I was. I thrusted my hips up to me
XANDER Mate. She was legitimately our mate. We believed that she was ours, but now it was confirmed. Sure, it did not happen in the traditional way. Shifters reached eighteen, found their mate, mated then marked their mate, and became tied together forever. Our way was unique just as our journey had been. This did not diminish the truth. Emma was our mate and Luna. Now and forever. Last night’s revelation of Emma’s aura called for a squad meeting before training. I knew that she was uncertain about how the guys were going to take the news, but I knew that she had nothing to worry about. They would always be in her corner. She had already won over nearly everyone she met in the short amount of time since coming to this pack. Sadly, she did not see that or believe it was true. Emma was a spitfire, by far the bravest person I had ever met, and she was genuine. She refused to put up fake pretenses, spoke her mind freely, and would not bat an eye with putting the entire world in their p
EMMA I was stupid to have thought that the squad would be anything other than accepting of what we shared with them. Their support of me, even despite the craziness, touched me deeply. I finally had family and friends. Here there were people who I loved and who loved me in return. These were things that I never imagined experiencing. There was no way that I could imagine life without that now, and I was not sure that I would be able to survive without it. We all talked for another thirty minutes before heading out to the training field together. I was afraid that the aura thing would freak them out, but they actually thought it was cool. They were already coming up with theories about it. Top of the theory list were that I was a blessed wolf who was blessed by the Moon Goddess herself, an anomaly, or perhaps was actually just an Alpha wolf. Johnson posited that maybe this did occur, but it was hidden away to keep it quiet. He said to imagine the power it would give the female Alpha
EMMA He swooped me up bridal style and took off running towards the packhouse. They really had no shame. I could not help but laugh and snuggle into his chest. Once he made it up the stairs, he laid against the headboard and brought me onto his lap. My fingers trailed his collarbone. I loved how his skin felt beneath my touch. Every touch, kiss, and thought had been intensified since last night. “Is it really that different for other couples?” I asked sadly. He ran his thumb over my jaw and cupped my face. I leaned into his touch and looked into his eyes. Copper with silver rings. Hell, even his eyes were sexier. I was doomed. The bond heightened everything, and I was not sure I could survive it. The mate-bond drew us together, encouraging me to find my own oasis within them. It promised delights beyond my wildest comprehension. Kai brushed some of my hair off my face and looked at me with the corners of his lips turning down. “Yes. What we have isn’t the norm. So, it does surpri
EMMA “Tyree just let me know that I have an impromptu video meeting with Alpha Carlos from a Montanan pack in ten minutes. Would you like to join me, love?” I looked at him nervously and then down at my clothes. I was still wearing what I was during training. It was a simple pair of leggings and one of Xander’s shirts. This was not really appropriate clothing for a first impression. What would be proper attire? Business formal or business casual? I was trying to remember ever seeing him going to or coming from a meeting, but I could not. Xander’s chuckle was lower next to my ear. “You worry far too much about trivial things. Plus, this is a last-minute impromptu meeting. Whatever you wear is fine as long as you don’t show up naked,” he said, nipping my earlobe. “You’re evil. Let’s go to your office before I cancel the meeting and take you upstairs,” I said. I sauntered towards his office. I made sure to sway my hips while I walked and was rewarded with a low growl from behind me.
EMMA “You can say that again, doll. You handled it like you did this all the time. We’re highly impressed with our mate. Stop thinking that this is your fault. It’s Douchewad’s fault. Your father put this safety measure in place for this purpose. Now, why are they like me?” I ran my fingers through his hair, loving how it felt. I have always liked his hair. Shorter on the sides and longer on top. His hair had a slight natural wave to it, so it always looked messy but the type that looked like he styled it that way on purpose. My favorite was how it looked after sex. I loved anchoring my hands in his hair while we are together, just as much as I knew he loved having mine wrapped around his hand. It was one of many things we agreed on. Kai’s hands ran across my waist, giving me comfort from the sparks. It was pleasurable, but it also helped me center myself in reality and stay out of my head about Ezekiel. There were certainly many benefits to this mate-bond. “Ancient spirits were th