ADDIE’S POV“Are you sure you’re ready, Little Pup?” James growled at me. I could see his eyes flashing between green and black and I could tell Scout was just below the surface. I nodded, not taking my eyes off from him.“I need to hear you say it.” He growled deeper at me. I gasped out “Yes!”"Yes, what?" He was insistent. He wanted it to be my choice."Yes, I'm ready!" I could barely get the words out, I was so arroused.He lifted me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist, feeling his arrousal against me. He ran his fingers through my hair and kissed me, gently at first, then more forcefully. His tongue played with my lips and I opened up my mouth and gave him access. He kissed me deeply, then pulled back, kissing the side of my face, my jaw and then my neck, going lower to the place he would one day mark me. My body tingled and I wanted him to mark me in that moment.The water was spraying his back, droplets coming over his shoulders and leaving rivers that ran down h
JAMES POV So that was the best shower I’ve ever had. I was looking forward to many more of them in my future. Addie and I got dressed, Addie in her Addie outfit of jeans, a tank top and a flannel shirt and me in jeans and a hoodie. We held hands down the stairs and decided to walk to the hospital, just to enjoy everyone’s company a little more. “I wonder why the rogues were in your territory.” Addie mused, wondering out loud and not really expecting an answer. I cleared my throat. “I actually know. Bruce mind linked me. He questioned the rogue we captured. He said that they were tracking a scent and they found it here.” Addie looked at me sideways. “What scent?” I could feel the fear starting to radiate off her. “He wasn’t told. Unfortunately, I killed the leader. We should have grabbed him but when I saw him on you I panicked.” “No complaints from me. I wasn’t sure I was going to get out of that one.” Addie was quiet for a minute. “Then he probably didn’t know who
ADDIE’S POVI was hoping for a repeat of the shower scene but James was treating me like I was made of glass and breakable and that was pissing me off. I was perfectly aware that my way of dealing with things wasn’t healthy but it worked for me and has kept me alive for almost twenty one years. I wanted the distraction of James and a potential orgasm would go a long way in helping my mental health.I woke up the next morning and James was gone. Chicken shit. I got up and changed into workout gear and headed downstairs, grabbing a muffin from the dining room and heading to the training field.I showed up and stood on the sidelines, watching the men and women doing drills. They did them in their human form and it looked a lot like what you’d see on the football field. Bruce and another man was leading the drills. When Bruce saw me, he excused himself and sauntered over to me.“Liking what you see, Luna?” He smirked at me, eyes flickering to my unmarked neck. Hmmm. He better no
JAMES POVI slipped out of our bed this morning and took a long run, trying to clear my head. I was worried about my mate. She was so strong but even strong people have their breaking point. She still had her barriers up with me and I was worried I would never be allowed in. I kept reminding myself that she’s come leaps and bounds with me in the two weeks she’s been here. Scout and I ran long and hard, joining the Patrol as they kept our borders safe.When I came in, I grabbed some clothes from the treeline and put them on. I could hear a commotion going on at the training grounds so I headed over there. What I saw dropped my jaw. Addie was standing in the ring with Zander, one of our younger warriors. He wasn’t our best but he was better than our average warrior. And she was kicking his ass. I flinched when she made the move with her heel to his groin; I was pretty sure I shrank a little inside myself in sympathy. I started watching her moves in earnest. Where did she l
ADDIE’S POVThe week passed quickly. We were in full preparation for the Solidarity Event that James was hosting. We had talked about it and I knew that Alpha Cole was one of the people who was invited. I knew that James was hosting this event as a sort of a front; he was suspicious that some of the Alphas were thinking of breaking away from the current Council that they were involved in and starting their own Council. Doing so would break peace treaties that were already in effect and, in some cases, rip Packs apart as several were joined when mates were found. James suspected that the three biggest packs in the area were planning on joining and then overthrowing the Alphas of the smaller packs. Inviting them here, along with the other Alphas, would allow James to scope out their true intent and possibly garner support from Council members if he could figure out a way to get them to admit it. I offered to help but James was against it unless we couldn’t figure out another way
EMILY’S POVI kissed Gracey goodbye and reminded Tully, the sweet grandma Omega, that she was now taking three ounces of milk at a sitting, not two. And that she had an additional feeding. And that her diaper rash was getting better because we switched creams so please only use the new cream, not the old one. Tully waved me out the door. She was going to be only two floors above me. She’ll be fine.I went downstairs to find Luna Addie surrounded by Omegas. She’s so sweet. She was thanking them for all of their hard work. Most scampered off but a few stayed around to help with luggage and leading guests to their room. The Gamma’s wife, Destiny, was hanging by Luna’s elbow. She was super young but very kind. I was glad Luna included her.“I’m here!” Addie turned to me and gave me a quick hug. “Thank you! Remember, anytime you need to go check on Grace, you just head up and go. Destiny and I can handle everything.”“No, it’s good for me to get a bit of a break. I’m lookin
ADDIE’S POVI left my office angry, but the moment I shut the door behind me I realized I wasn’t that mad. I was mostly embarrassed that James had seen the horrible things that had happened. I wish he had just confessed instead of letting me think that I still had that part of my dignity left. I walked down the stars and checked on Lissa and Evelyn, both doing an excellent job. I told them to mind link the Alpha and let him know he needed to come down and greet his guests as I had an errand I wanted to run. I would have done it myself, but I didn’t want to talk to him just yet. I was halfway down the stairs of the back patio when I could feel James trying to mind link me, but I pushed him out, shutting down the link. I wasn’t in the mood.I headed to the tree line in the back of the estate. There were some trails back there that I liked to follow and a hike through the woods sounded really nice right now, despite my business dress. I took off my heels and held them, walking b
EMILY’S POVMy head was reeling after listening to my mate and his brother talk about the gifts. I vaguely remember learning about them when we learned about the history of our kind, way back in grammar school, but it was always taught as something that once existed, not something that exists today. Frankly, I’m not sure what I think about it all. Knowing my brother-in-law can read my mind kind of freaks me out. I’m not diplomatic in my thoughts and I’m not okay with anyone knowing exactly what I’m thinking. And to know that Addie can boss me around and I’ll do it not realizing it’s her not me. . . yikes. It’s like the mean girls in high school again.And ever since Alpha Cole arrived, something has been nagging at me. I get a really sick feeling when I think about how he looked at me and how he knew my name. I mentioned it to James and Toby but they think I’m just picking up on the vibes Addie had towards him. He’s definitely a sleeze. I heard what he did to her and I’m sho