Anderson’s POVBear- You should have just let it go and never mentioned that ring thing.Me- I get that now.I’m sitting in the corner of the yard holding a sleeping Monty. I don’t to move around as long as he is asleep on my chest, but at the same time I can feel Ari’s sadness. She must have believed Dad had bought the ring and thought of her when he bought it. I mean, I thought of her. I thought about the size of her hand, the way the yellow diamond would look against her brown skin. I thought about all of it. It was me, not Dad.“Hey, y’all fighting already?” Finley sits beside me and looks at Monty. “So what is he to you? Son? Brother? What?”“We are not fighting, he is my stepson,” I answer with a huff.“So why does Ari look like she did six months ago?” Finley raises his eyebrows.“Because I told her that Dad bought her ring from me and did not pick it out himself,” I look at my brother, who is trying not to laugh.“You are dumb as Hell!” Finley laughs. “Why would mention that?
Ari’s POVWhen we get Monty down for bed, Anderson and I sit down with tea to talk.Juliet- I love him so much. We are so lucky! Look how handsome he is and mature. I’m happy. Aren’t you happy?Me- Yes, I’m happy. Now shut it.Juliet- I don’t like you sometimes.“Juliet really likes you,” I tell him.“Bear is a big fan of yours too,” Anderson says. “So with everything. You okay?”“I don’t like Tina’s reaction. Everyone else is so happy, but she bursts into tears? That scares me,” I confess.“I get that. I’m not so keen on Carter’s reaction either. The two of them are off,” Anderson sighs but reaches for my hand and I give it. “I love my brother, but if he tries anything to split us up, I’ll kill him.”“I would like to remind you that you tried to claim me on my wedding day, and Finch didn’t kill you. So, rethink that. You have been taught better by example,” I point at him.Anderson starts to laugh. “You are always in Mom Mode.”“Very funny,” I swat at him.“I love you, even in Mom Mo
Anderson’s POV“Hey Carter, just calling to check in. Grandpa mentioned a few rogue attacks. Wanted to remind you that Conrad Pack has your back. If you need anything, let us know,” I leave another voicemail for my brother.“Still nothing?” Finley asks as we sit in my office.“Yeah, two weeks, radio silence,” I tell him.I look around at my office. It’s still new but I’m getting there.Pack offices are in a building near the school. Ari’s office is next to mine with Turk, Romana, Finley, and Everly having offices as well. There are conference rooms and a small kitchen for meetings.For full pack meetings, we are using the arena. Ari did everything she could not to rebuild the packhouse. I think she did well.“He isn’t speaking to me either,” Finley breaks into my thoughts. “He is pissed as hell.”“At what?” I ask, exasperated.“You got Ari, man. I don’t care, personally. Everly is the best thing to ever happen to me and I don’t care if Ari knows it. I didn’t choose Everly out of despe
Carter’s POVBolt- We made our choice. We are marked and mated, hell, we have a son.Me- But Ari was ours. Had we waited, she would have been fated to us too.Bolt- I stand by our choice.Me- Well, good for you. I can’t even get off anymore. Tina is so distant, she may as well be in another pack, the rogues aren’t stopping, and my brother has the woman I love every single day. But good to know you, my wolf, stand by the choice of Tina.Bolt- Would you like me to disappear again? Take your Alpha Wolf?Me- No, I would lose my pack.Bolt- Then, shut up. Your chance with Ariella has passed. We have a mate and a pup. We won in our own way.I put a wall up for a while. I can’t deal with him.Knock, Knock“Just come in, Grandpa,” I roll my eyes.“Your tone is not what I expect,” Grandpa is coming to lecture me again.“I’m not ready to let my brothers in on Jessup Pack matters,” I sigh and brace for impact.“I understand, none of our packmemebers have been injured yet, the attacks are short b
Anderson’s POV“Darlin, you feel so good,” I pant as Ari rides me in my office chair.“You like this?” Ari asks. She doesn’t let me answer, instead she captures my lips to soften her moans as she clenches and releases on top of me.I thrust up a few times and I’m spent.She stays sitting on me while we kiss and tease each other.There is a knock on the door, so we break apart. I do up my pants while she opens the window, after adjusting her dress. She sits back in my lap before I call for whomever to come in.“Hello, big Bro,” Finley walks in and doubles over in laughter. “A human could smell what you two have been up to. Remember, these offices are not soundproofed. But the bathrooms are. Just FYI.”“Alpha and Luna had fun,” Everly teases too, coming in.“Is everyone coming in?” I ask, holding Ari tight.“Yeah, Turk and Romana were in the bathroom. They need a second,” Finley jokes and pulls Everly to his lap. She giggles and snuggles into him. “We had our bathroom break just before
Ari’s POVWhen I wake up, Anderson is working at his desk with Monty in his lap.The phone rings and Anderson answers.“Conrad Packhouse, Alpha Anderson,” He answers.“Yes, Alpha Zelle, thank you for calling me back……Yes, he made the threats today…….I know my Luna and he were dating………That doesn’t justify the threat to the Young Alpha……...Of course I can keep him safe………. If you aren’t going to take this seriously, I will involve the council……. Need I remind you he is the nephew of the Werewolf King. I am sure one call to King Caleb with the proof I have, and everyone will be singing a different tune………I thought you would see reason……. I will be informing my Luna; I can’t keep this from her.”He sees I’m awake and winks. I sit up and watch him.“I believe that is a wise decision. Since it was Hunter who brought it to my attention, I don’t see why he should have to leave……That is all we want as well……Thank you, Alpha.”“Dan making threats against Monty?” I ask as I stretch.“Juliet goi
Finley’s POVBanjo- Our mate is so beautiful.Me- Yeah, man, you chose good.Banjo- You too man.“Be careful and come home to me and your pups,” Everly tells me, pulling me in for one more kiss.“I have to go next door and say goodbye to Anderson, then we leave. I will be home in three days,” I promise her. “Please be safe yourself.”Everly laughs.“There is not a werewolf dumb enough to mess with me,” She winks, and we share one more kiss before I leave through our back door to Anderson’s backdoor.“Fucking gross, again?” I whine, seeing Anderson’s bare ass through the door. It’s moving this time.OH, Shit! There is moaning and I see Ari’s hands. I turn around quickly and just send a mindlink.Me- Hey, Bro, I’m gone. Enjoy.No reply. I didn’t expect one.“All good, Fin?” Peter asks as I sprint to the SUV.“Just go. I need to burn an image out of my eyes,” I shake all over, hoping to forget the thrusting and the nails down the back. Eww, gross, nope, not going to thinking about it.Ba
Finley’s POVBanjo- Carter is upstairs.I continue to talk to Everly as I walk up to Carter with Peter and Jack behind me.“I love you, Baby. See you in three days,” I tell her as I walk in the office behind Grandpa.“Rubbing it in?” Carter asks.“Sure, if that is the way you see it,” I tell him. “We are here. We have two teams scouting now, Recon 3 reports scents and they are tracking.”“Thanks for coming,” Carter says, sitting in his chair. “Anderson called me again. I didn’t answer.”“You should try answering,” I offer.Carter looks at Grandpa.“He is not wrong. Anderson and Ari have done nothing wrong. Tina and the Omegas dressing like strippers is wrong,” Grandpa raises his eyebrows.“What?” Carter asks, before pushing past us.We all stand in his office and wait.“How are you boys doing?” Grandpa asks Peter and Jack.“Good,” Jack smiles.“Any pups yet?” Grandpa jokes.“Not for lack of trying,” Peter jokes.Grandpa laughs a full belly laugh.“Keep trying, boys,” Grandpa encourage