Ari's POV Why was he mad at me?I lost it"Despite what you think, Storm…I am not her keeper!"I hardly finished talking when my brother for the first time in our life took a swing at me. I ducked, of course but I was mortified.My brother was trying to hurt me because of her…because of bloody Aniston. And she wasn't even his mate! She was my freaking mate and he took her side.Anyway, I need to focus on deflecting his punches, I am way too pretty to have a bruise."You…(he threw another punch, I ducked) allowed Reid fucking Cage of Red moon, (he threw another punch, I ducked) a chronic womanizer and all around douchebag to leave with Aniston?!" He asked in a voice very much like our dear father when he is constipated or barking orders at his warriors."Kid, stop. Taking. A. Swing. At. Me!"He didn't. He kept coming for me, I kept getting the hell out of dutch. This was getting old, he was my little brother, he knew he couldn't match me in both combat and frankly, every other area
Aniston's POV I chuckled lightly and touched his cheek briefly."You made Ari bleed, that's all the apology I needed" Storm smiled."I have a feeling I am going to pay for proving myself capable of drawing blood but what the hell? It was totally worth it. At least now, big bro knows not to mess with you or me"I lay back down on the bed and stared at the ceiling."You guys don't behave like brothers" I acknowledged."What do you mean?" He asked me and stared at me."I mean brothers are supposed to be combative and always in competition for one thing or another, brothers find ways to inflict maximum pain just for the fun of it…I have two cousins Duke and Mike, once upon a time, Mike pushed Duke off a balcony just so he could know how long it takes a body to drop from that height…Duke took a chunk out of his leg afterwards. I am just saying what you have with Ari is more nurturing than harming" I told him the truth but I didn't tell him that I envied his relationship with his brother.
Aniston's POVI like I said I remember.The omegas of the Dryer-Red castle did a good job. The floor had to be spotless and the windows cobweb free. The hallway had to be decorated and the kitchen was well stocked.At the end of the passageway, two Omegas tried to fold the curtains but it just kept slipping. It was too heavy and would require additional help but there was no help in sight.I remember how excited I was because people talked about the ball any chance they got, the best they will ever see…they said . I hastened up to find Anisa and bring her to Papa."Anisa! Anisa!"I almost made it past the second hallway when I stumbled into Papa."Where is your sister?" Papa asked with a raised eyebrow."Hmm…in her room. I am going to go fetch her, Papa" I smiled brightly to conceal the fact that Anisa was once again missing. I kissed my father's cheek and walked around him to continue my search."Baby girl?" He called out."Yes, Papa" I turned around to look at him."Don't forget
Aniston's POV It was the first time his voice contained any distinct emotion when he spoke.It took a few seconds but I deciphered it. There was a lot of anger in Storm."Why? He is insignificant" I told him.I spoke too fast.I wanted him to believe me but I guess he didn't because he went ahead to explain himself. I can tell you with certainty that it's not always good when guys explain themselves."Well, he is the only person you didn't describe in detail. He means something to you"I turned my back to him. Lesser men would have seen it as signs of disrespect but not Stormi. All he did was rubbed my back in a circular motion which was oddly soothing.I tried not to think of the boy we bumped into three years ago instead I took note of Stormi's room.It was the same size as Ari's bedroom but unlike his brother's, his was less organized and it had more attitude. The curtains were rolled up to the side to allow a little bit of moon light inside, the basket by the corner wasn't supp
Aniston's POV Yet something felt wrong…I just couldn't put my finger on it.I blinked to focus."That sounds nice… but we can’t just ditch our kids"“We can” he said and continued kissing my neck, and slowly going up until he took my mouth. His mouth tasted like red wine and cookies.“We can just drop them at an orphanage until we get back” a mischievous smile appeared on his face “it will be fun or we can drop them at my brother’s if we must""That sounds terrible but I might consider your second option" I said and I kept kissing himSuddenly turning around, I was startled to see my ten year old son standing beside the deep freezer eating an apple."How long have you been standing there, A.J?" Ari, my husband asked him clearly just as startled."Oh… you shouldn’t stop on my account because it is very ten year old dream to see their parents make out" A.J said sarcastically "Where is your sister, smartass?" I asked"I think she wants to make a big entrance” A.J saidAnd he was right
Chapter 46 Aniston's POV "Let us agree to disagree on that. I think you are actually an amazing mom and I’m sure no kid my age thinks that about his mom. That being said, I will deny ever saying this in public because I have my reputation to think about" A.J said smiling I stared at my son and smiled "when did you get so smart and wise?" I said and touched his cheek.He was my perfect beautiful boy. He looked so much like his father."So I am guessing everyone is good to go, right?" Ari asked me.He was holding his car keys.We had a function to attend and we were running late already, as we got in the car. We all knew we weren’t going anywhere until we cleared the anger and resentment in us, it was just a family rule. We don’t go to bed or drive anywhere without sorting out our issues, family always comes first, every other thing can wait."Danielle, are you okay?" I asked my teenage daughter"I’m fine, thanks mom" she said adamantly "Please can you people make up already? We ar
Ari's POV His questions made me rub my chest in circular motion.(Because we can't) I told him plainly.(Don't I get a say in it?!) He yelled at me.I exhaled shakily and closed my eyes. I felt anger line my veins like a corrosive material.(Do you think you are the only one who wants her? But Gideon, she's not right in the head…)(We can fix her! I can fix her!) My wolf yelled.(We can't afford another project right now. Mom and Dad are at the verge of collapsing. Storm is in constant pain. Granduncle Chad wants our birthright as Alpha, the pack is this close to being torn apart…now, tell me, how do we fix everything and still keep Aniston from hurting herself!) I finally lost my temper.(There is no need to yell…) Gideon's voice faded away.I took a deep breath and rubbed my forehead."I am sorry but I am doing the best I can" I said out loud.(I know, Ari…I know)(Let's go for a run)Instead of using the door, I jumped down from the balcony and I headed straight for the woods.My
Aniston's POV"I won! I won!"I could see Ari walking towards me. My happiness knew no bounds."I won! I won!"Without thinking, I threw myself at Ari and he caught me like it was a normal thing in the world. He was just as happy as I am as we wrapped our arms around each other. His roman nose and half-dome cheekbones….tried not to wrinkle as he tried to not to smile. His wrestler's shoulders were part of his burly physique and I loved holding him more than I care to admit."I won!""Should I point out that you cheated?" He asked in a laughing voice."You could but it's not going to change the fact that you lost…to me" "Fine, you won""Yes!" I hugged him without thinking. I first noticed the change in his breathing pattern before I realized what caused it.I was stark naked!I had transformed and I didn't even know it."Oh my God, I am…""Naked? Yes, you are" he completed for me.I winced.He took off his jacket and gave it to me and I wore it.We started walking home."I can't bel