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NORA POV -Sparks surrounds me as Xander wraps his arms around me, trying to calm the blood racing through my veins. His warm breath against my ear and cheek, his deep voice coming out in a husky whisper. “It’ll be okay, Nora. I promise, give them a chance.”Turning my face so our noses touch, I inhale his scent, running my nose along his. My lips are about to graze his when the door swing opens suddenly. The sudden movement startles me so badly I jump away from Xander like he’s a bomb.Standing in the doorway is Damon, in basketball shorts, and a towel wrapped around his neck, water dripping from his hair. “Xander and Nora, what’re you guys doing here?” He asks, a knowing little smirk on his face as he looks at us.“We need to talk,” Xander says, his voice gruff and serious, a look passing between the men."Of course,” he nods, “but be quiet. The others are still sleeping. Movie night went late last night."“Fletcher here?” Xanders asks, in a whisper, as we step over the threshold.“W
NORA POVI swear they can see inside my soul as they sit with their black eyes next to each other. I wonder if they realize the effect they have on other wolves, the angst their presences create. Do the others not feel the intensity of their stares?“Nora?” Elle asks, tilting her head slightly, and I try my hardest not to flinch. I do not want them to see my fear, but it’s probably too late. I have a feeling nothing gets past these two. “Are you alright?”Without thinking, I tuck myself behind Xander, as my treachery comes stumbling from my mouth. “My brother sent me to spy on you. That is why I am here.” The words fly out in such rapid succession it was barely coherent.“I’m sorry?” Damon says, with a light chuckle. Peeking out from behind Xander, I meet the Alpha’s eyes. Closing mine to find the strength to repeat my sins. Plus, I don’t really want to see him storm towards me in anger.“Marcus sent me here to spy on you,” I say, clearly and loudly this time. Maybe a little too loud?
XANDER POVNora snuggles into my chest, finally asleep after a long day of plotting, and I know it’s exhausted her. I know she was feeling overwhelmed listening to the three of us talk. Eventually, the Gammas got involved and I could see it on her face, the terror. Charity and Matt might have lighthearted personalities, but Jesus Christ, the things that they suggested, made me flinch.It was at that point that she had been done with the whole thing. Unfortunately, we had to plan for all contingencies, mistakes, unknown outcomes. The reappearance of old enemies, because we all have a few.New enemies that want to have their turn at the chessboard could find our absence as the perfect advantage. We were taking a big risk meeting in a city. Too many eyes, too many variants to cover. Even with Damon, Elle, Matt, Charity, and Fletcher involved, there are too many variables to consider and prepare for.Nora sighs, wrapping her leg around me, her arms pulling me tighter, and I have to be than
ANDREW POV Theo’s arm is wrapped around my waist, his chest against my back as he holds me to him. I was stupid to deny what we have, and I can’t get that time back, but I need to make sure we don’t lose more. This is where I am supposed to be, and thinking differently is my biggest regret. I don’t care what the fates say in a week, on his birthday; I choose him. But he isn’t the only person I hurt in my spiral. His pain was the worst by far, but there were others. ‘Nora,’ Demitri mumbles from the back of my mind. ‘I told you she was nothing but a friend to him, but you wanted to be an irrational asshat.’ ‘Like you enjoyed watching him dote on her,’ I say with an eye roll. ‘Don’t bother lying about it, either.’ ‘Fine, we both owe her an apology,’ he counters. ‘The sooner we accomplish that, the better.’ As if Theo can see inside my head, his hold tightens, pulling us closer. His sleepy morning voice whispering in my ear, “It’s our day off. Why are you up?” “Don’t worry your prett
NORA POV The brisk morning air whips around, with the screams of children and teens play soccer in the field. Andrew continues rocking, sipping his tea, neither of us saying more, finding a comfortable silence in each other’s company. I wouldn’t say we are friends now, but I like him a little more than I did yesterday. I guess it’s a start. “How are you liking Silver Run?” He asks, trying to make small talk. Meeting his gaze, my eyes narrowing as I assess the man sitting across from me. “It’s different from what I thought it’d be,” I answer honestly. “We heard a lot of rumors when Tiberius was “Alpha”. But Elle…I can tell that her pack is happy.” “They are, aren’t they?” Andrew asks, pride in his voice. He obviously holds a lot of respect for the couple. “I have one question….” I trail off, wondering the best way to word it with offending the young wolves playing nearby. “It’s quite unusual for an Alpha to allow rogues to live within their territory…How…?” “Elle has an excellent
NORA POV“Nora…” Xander growls, his voice more animal than human, but even Ares is on the verge of denying my advances. I can tell by the way his body tenses. The two of them holding on to arbitrary guidelines on when the right time should be.Not wanting to hear his denial, I bring my lips back to the spot that drives him the wild. His fingers digging into my thighs as he tries to resist the little bites, I continue to give. “Baby, please…” Xander whimpers, still putting up a fight.Pulling away from his marking spot, my eyes meet the black irises belonging to his wolf. “And if something goes wrong tomorrow, are you willing to risk Dillon having me first? Because I am not. I want you.”My question igniting a fire of realization within him, anger rolling around in his aura as the most carnal “MINE” comes tumbling from his lips.“Yours,” I remind him with a smile. “Make me yours.” Before I have the chance to react, Xander has me pushed up against the wall. His lips on mine, head dizzy f
XANDER POVNora’s gentle breaths fill the air, the scent of us heavy and intoxicating. Ares is still howling and prancing in my mind, both of us high on the afterglow of having our mate. Our Luna. The only woman important enough to have in my bed, or in my home. The only one worth giving my time and energy to outside of responsibility as an Alpha.‘Five more days,’ Ares reminds me, as my eyes find her marking spot once again. The urge to sink my canines into the soft flesh consuming my every thought the more time we spend together.Inhaling deeply, I try focusing on anything else. Without warning, my mind wanders to the last thing I should think about. Dillon. The idea of him getting anywhere near her, setting me on edge.Turning on my side, I bury my face in her neck, inhaling her scent, pulling her hips against mine. A small moan fleeing from her peaceful frame as my hard cock pushes against her. Rubbing my hand along her thigh and ass, I groan. The dam broke tonight. All the things
NORA POVMy feet carry me upstairs, still in a foggy sex filled haze. A soreness sitting between my thighs that I don’t being there. Every cell rejuvenated with a fire and passion. A mystical change I can’t quite put my finger on, but whatever it is, I am embracing it, and the confidence it fuels me with.Entering our bedroom, my phone ringing loudly with Marcus’ ringtone. Rolling my eyes, I walk over, staring at the name sitting on the screen, contemplating if answering it is worth the risk. With the roll of my eyes, I pick it up, removing the charger.Relief flooding through me when the call goes to voicemail. On the verge of replacing it, the screen lights up as his ringtone blasts through the speakers, making me wince.Sliding the button, I raise the phone, making my annoyance known. “Yes, Marcus? To what do I owe the pleasure of hearing your voice at 7 am?’“Nora?” he asks, panic breaking through the grudge I am holding. “Oh thank the Goddess, I have been calling for hours.”“Sorr