Finch’s POVI laugh at Anderson, thinking there is no way these boys are going to challenge me to the death. I can kill all three without breaking a sweat.Duke- Let’s do it, I mean it, let’s just end them.Me- Why are you like this? They are our pups.“I will not put Ariella through that type of challenge,” I tell them, shaking my head. “She has been through enough.”“Guys, if she wants her second chance, no matter who it is, we should just be thankful it means no more pain,” Finley tries.“Fin, you stand with us, or against us. You really want to see our mate with our father?” Anderson asks him.“It’s not that,” Finley huffs. “We did this, we caused her pain first. Yes, she was a total witch to cause us pain on purpose, but we did kind of ask for it.”“You wanted to fuck random girls too,” Carter yells at Finley.“I did, until I met Ariella. I wanted her, you guys forced me to reject her. I didn’t even attempt with anyone else. You two went around and screwed anything with a vagina,
Ari’s POVOnce Anderson leaves, Finch and I sit on the couch.“Nothing will hurt you,” Finch assures me.Juliet- KALE!I pull out my phone and call Kale.“Hey, you okay” Kale answers quickly.“Hey, are you?” I ask.“What?” He asks again. “I’m on the plane, they haven’t closed the door yet.”“So you are safe on the plane?” I ask with a sigh.“What is going on?” Kale demands.“Carter has threatened you and I. He won’t directly hurt you, but he may try indirectly.”“My father has been concerned as well. He set a protection charm over me,” Kale sighs. “I’ll be okay, Ari. You on the other hand need to watch your back. My father’s coven can’t protect a Royal.”“I will watch my back,” I smile.“She has me to protect her,” Finch says so Kale can hear him.“Then keep her safe,” Kale warns. “I will call you as soon as we land.”I end the call.“He is not with you anymore,” Finch pulls me close. “Carter won’t see him as a threat anymore.”“But he is a way to hurt me,” I tell him, leaning into hi
Finch’s POVAs soon as I know Ari is asleep and safe I have one destination. The cells.Duke- We get to kill him, right?Me- You think he did this?Duke- I don’t know.Not surprising, Anderson and Finley are already there.“Did you blow up the plane?” I ask Carter, using my Alpha Command. He may have Alpha blood, but he is not Alpha yet.“NO,” Carter answers. “I would have to make the pain stop. Do you have any idea what that girl put us through since June?”“Do you have any idea what she could have put you through last night?” I ask with raised eyebrows. “I wasn’t the one pumping the breaks, she was.”“Thanks, Dad,” Carter rolls his eyes.“Carter, Dad has a second chance, Ari has a second chance, maybe we get one too,” Finley offers. “But hurting Ari hurts Dad. I won’t do it.”Anderson looks in deep thought. He runs his hands through his hair pulling out the bun.“She and Dad mark each other, the pain stops, and we live our lives, and likely get our wolves back,” Anderson says. “I’m
Ari’s POVI always thought Alphas were overly possessive of their mates. But Finch is listening, asking questions and even laughing at stories about me and Kale.Me- Juliet, you there?Juliet- I am, sorry for being so quiet. My heart hurts too.Me- I’m sorry.Juliet- It’s hard right now, but I think we can do this. Duke and Finch will help.“I always thought that the steel drum thing was in movies,” I tell Finch, who is laughing so hard he can’t cut the lettuce. “So, when Kale’s Dad started playing them, I laughed and asked why?”Finch puts the knife down so he can come around the counter to hug me.“What did Kale say?” He is holding my waist.I give a fake pout. “He pulled out drumsticks and started playing too.”Finch laughs again and we start kissing.“I love you,” he whispers.“I love you, too,” I tell him, and we deepen our kiss.“Hey, bond not fully broken, we feel that,” Finley says, coming into the kitchen. “I thought there would be steaks.”Anderson follows and they both sit
Finch’s POV“If I have to wake up without you holding me in a death grip, then I don’t want to wake up,” Ari giggles as she tries to wiggle away.“Just stay here,” I grumble, holding on to her.“I have to pee!” She whines and strains against my arms.“Pee later, sleep now,” I tell her, holding her tight.She giggles again and tries to get out of my hands.“I’m going to pee the bed,” she cries, and I release her with a laugh.She comes back a few minutes later.“Feel better?” I ask, pulling her back close.“I will feel better when we can have sex,” She moans, snuggling into me.Now, I am very awake.“What did you say?” I ask, turning her around to see her face.Duke- She wants us! Take her!“I’m not a virgin. I enjoy sex and I am not ashamed to say that I do. I am sure with you it will be even better because of the sparks and tingles,” She looks up at me.“I’ll send the boys to the hospital right now if you want to get some personal loving in,” I smile and fight the urge to kiss her.S
Ari’s POVFinch is beside me. I can face them. I can do this. My parents love me but were completely manipulated. I will be okay.Juliet- We got this. It’s our parents. We can face them.Me- What if they hate Finch?Juliet- Then fuck them, who needs them?Me- Do we really want to disown our family?Juliet- Finch and, I dare say, the boys are our family. The goddess has brought us to a family, and they are ours.Me- They are ours. All four of them. I am stepmother to my former mates. I’m not okay.Juliet- Yes, you are. I promise. I know you inside and out. You are okay.Just then, my phone goes off.Melissa- I know you can’t see this but just know you are missed here on this earth. Your smile and friendship will outlive you.Oh, shit! Everyone thinks I was with Kale.I hop on the group text with Mellissa, Courtney, Andrea, Jacob, Carl and Lewis. Kale is on here too, but I can’t bring myself to erase it.ME- SORRY GUYS! I AM OKAY. I FOUND MY SECOND CHANCE MATE AND I AM WITH HIM. KALE WA
Ari’s POVI start to hyperventilate a little.“She asked to come to make amends,” Mom tries to soothe me.Finch pulls me from my father to his arms and holds me tightly.Juliet- We can get through this! You and me, we're stronger than her bitchiness.“I mean, you think you will be happy here?” Alicia looks around at the packhouse. It’s a freaking mansion. We house over 200 Warriors. The Palace only houses the Royal Family and Duke’s family.Juliet- Our house is bigger. She is jealous how transparent.As I was about to open my mouth, Tristian storms past everyone and into the house.“Where are you?” Tristian snarls, looking mad.“Tristian?” Alicia yells and runs after him.Suddenly, Tristian pulls Caroline to him and kisses her.Caroline gets over her shock before throwing her arms around him and kissing him back.Alicia pushes by us and pulls Tristian away.“What the hell are you doing?” Alicia screams.“Mate,” Tristian says, pulling away from Alicia.Did I mention that Tristian and A
Ari’s POV“I apologize Mother,” I tell her, looking at my niece. “She is beautiful.”Mom is shaken.“I guess you should hold her,” Mom’s chin trembles as she hands the baby over to Caroline.Caroline’s face lights up. “She is beautiful. I will be a wonderful stepmother.”“We should find somewhere to talk,” Tristan says, taking the diaper bag.“My house is just over there,” Caroline points down the road.“Is there somewhere we can meet and discuss things?” Dad asks Finch.“Our apartment, Turk and Romana will join us,” Finch offers and leads the way. “Do you want to be shown your rooms to freshen up?”“I don’t want to leave Ariella until I know she is okay,” Mom answers, latching onto me.Juliet- Sure, she is worried about us. She is up to something.“I’m really okay, Mom. Finch is a widower and has been helping me. Also, our bond is growing by the minute, it’s helping. I will always miss Kale, but I can’t stop living. Kale would hate that,” I tell her.Mom hugs me.“I want to discuss Al