Finch’s POV“Can you bring my cufflinks, Sweetheart?” I call from the bathroom.Today we have the funerals for the students, warriors, and allies we lost. All totaled, our side lost 53.“Here,” She hands them to me as she nurses Monty.I stop and look at her. Her black dress with sheer sleeves fits perfectly. Her dark brown hair is styled in a wave of perfections. Like the ocean on clear calm day. Her bold brown eyes captivate me. This is my wife, my forever, and attached to one of her perfect breasts is our son. A baby made in love between Ari and I. A perfect proof that Ariella Conrad and I love each other.“Thank you,” I say, leaning in and kissing her perfect tinted lips.“Have you talked to the boys yet, about Jessup?” Ari asks as Monty sleeps in her arms.“We will talk after Alicia and Kale are dead. That is what we decided. Your father sent guards to the pack to keep them safe and keep them in line,” I tell her. “You ready to face him tomorrow?”She looks at me and shakes her he
Ariella’s POVThe memorial service took over an hour, but no one seemed to mind. I arranged for a smaller dinner for the families where my parents could pay their respects personally. As they gathered, I went to the back drive to greet my parents and brother.Caleb leaped out of the car and wrapped me in a hug. Lewis was next and he was apologizing over and over for not making the charms strong enough.“Ariella,” Father’s deep voice broke through the fog of love my brother and Lewis wrapped me in. The fog cleared and I see my Father.The past months are weighing on him. His once black hair is now completely gray. His eyes are sunken, and his skin is dull. Back in March, he was so much better looking. “Father,” I nod slightly. “Thank you for coming tonight and meeting with the families.”Father nods.“Have you been a good Luna?” Mother asks. She is thinner too. More gait and pale. Her brown hair that once shined like the sun is dull and lifeless.“Yes, I have been told so by
Ariella’s POVJuliet- Hey, you ready?Me- You live inside of me, and you are asking that?Juliet- Do you feel it when I roll my eyes?Me- Yes, but I don’t care.Juliet- Seriously. After yesterday, are you mentally prepared to take on Alicia?Me- Yes.Juliet- Good, me too! Roxy is going to hurt.“Hey, where are you?” Finch asks, squatting in front of the rocking chair I am sitting in.“Talking to Juliet,” I say as I move Monty to the other boob.“How do you feel about what the boys said last night?” Finch asks, looking me in the eye.Juliet- He hates it. Just so you know.“I hate to see Anderson leave, but I know he will be a good Alpha. He has learned from his mistakes. He will need a good Beta, but I think Anderson will thrive. Carter should NOT be an Alpha,” I say and both Finch and I laugh.“No argument from me,” Finch laughs.“As much as I want Everly and Finley here, Everly would make a perfect Luna,” I tell him.“Again, no argument from me. In fact, I think she and Tina would mak
Carter’s POV“Are you okay?” Tina asks me as we get back to our room after the execution.I pull her into my arms and kiss her. She puts her arms around me, and we deepen the kiss.Bolt- I chose her.Me- Thank you.I pull away and look into her eyes.“Bolt choses you,” I tell her.“Penny choses you,” she whispers.I lift her dress off as she removes her shoes. She helps me out of my clothes, and I remove her bra.When we make it to our bed, I kiss down her neck and chest. I love that her breast fits into my mouth. I have never liked big boobs. I always feel like I’m nursing. Not with Tina. Her breasts are the perfect size to feast on. The way she runs her fingers through my hair as I suck makes me moan and the vibration on her chest must make her get wet.Now, for my real meal.I release her breast with a pop. I lean up and give her a quick peck on the lips.“Get to it!” She teases and pushes me down.“Oh, you mean this?” I smirk, before taking her clit in my mouth.“Yes, that,” she m
Finley’s POVBanjo- Did she have to throw the head toward the parents?Me- It’s Ariella, you expected less?Banjo- Fair point. She has a petty side.Me- Petty? More like vengeful bitch.Banjo- I was trying to be respectful.Me- Whatever, dude.Banjo- Mate is uncomfortable.“Baby, do you want to go lay down?” I ask, checking on Everly. She smiles softly and nods. “Let me carry you.”I scoop her up and walk away from the killing field. Yesterday, it was just a challenge field, usually to tap out or first blood. But Ariella Conrad knows only one way to win a challenge, bloody death.“Why did you let Anderson kill Kale?” Everly asks me as I walk. She is leaning into my chest.“I couldn’t. He was evil and traitrus. But I would be lying if I said I wouldn’t do the same things he did if you asked,” I tell her as I kiss her head. “He was a man overtaken by the Mate Bond.”“You would fuck and kill my sister for me?" Everly laughs.I must make a disgusted face because Everly looks offended.“So
Anderson’s POVBear- Why did killing that asshole feel so good?Me- Because he caused us so much pain. He had what was ours and he tried to hurt our girl.Bear- She is not ours anymore, buddy.Me- Yeah, I know. She is married to Dad. They are having a baby.Bear- We have a pack. So, we will figure out a Luna for us.Me- Let’s just let Tina be Luna.Bear- So, we get no mate because we can’t have the mate YOU rejected?Me- When you say it like that.I just get in the shower and wash away the day.I feel Cater mark Tina as the hot water covers me.I get out and dry off before laying naked on my bed. I could jack off or I could take nap.I touch myself but it’s like a noodle, depression can do that I’m told.I give up and attempt to sleep, only to hear the snap of Kale’s neck every time I close my eyes. He just wanted his mate. He never would have hurt Ariella again; he never would done anything. But she, Alicia, was like a bad penny. She never would have stopped. Nothing would have stopp
Ari’s POVJuliet- Caleb’s got this.Me- What about Rex?Juliet- Don’t worry, Father’s wolf is weak. From all the cheating.When a Werewolf is unfaithful it weakens their wolf and causes their mate a great deal of pain. There are no free lunches in our world. Every action has a consequence. And Father’s is a weak wolf and death by his own son.Finch wraps me in a hug from behind.“You are good man and a good father,” I tell him as Caleb and Lewis have a private moment.“Thank you,” Finch tells me and kisses my shoulder.“I can’t believe my children get to be raised by you,” I tell him.“Don’t make an Alpha blush in front of his King,” Finch whispers.I snuggle into him and watch my family prepare to tear each other to shreds.Third Person Memory**Flashback 15 years ago, before Ari lost her voice**“Father,” Ari’s toddler voice rings throughout the hallways. “Where are you?”She peaks around corners, tip toeing around the palace hall.“I got you,” Joshua scoops his youngest child up in
Ari’s POVThe sun is starting to set. Mother is pleading with Father to yield.“I can’t lose you today!” Mother screams. “If you ever loved me, you will yield now. Please stop.”Father’s wolf snarls at her.He turns quickly and pounces on her.Her screams fill the air as Father’s Wolf rips her limb from limb.Her arm with her wedding ring lands in from of me.Duke and Rex jump on Father’s Wolf.“Mother,” I fall to my knees and stroke her hand. All I can do is whisper. “Goodbye.”Duke flies back and stumbles but doesn’t lay down. Rex is thrown but recovers too.“You, okay?” Anderson asks as we watch the field.“No,” I shake and struggle to hold back my tears.Lewis holds me and I hold him back. Our mates, the loves of our lives are fighting with my father’s wolf, who is unpredictable.Father snarls as he swipes Rex’s muzzle. He turns on Duke for one on one.Juliet- NO!Juliet forces her way forward and starts running toward Duke.Duke defends but Father is too strong. Father gets a hol