XanderI had been keeping my distance since she woke. Instead, I watched her from afar. Trying to work out if what Jack had said was true. I had watched her come out of the packhouse and look for something. I could have stopped her when she made her way through the dungeon door. But I knew she wasn’t alone.It’s a little while before she storms out. Her arms swing furiously at her side as she stomps across the grass and back into the house.“What are you doing?” Carla appears at my side.“Nothing.”She scans the grounds from my hiding spot. Screwing her face up. “Are you keeping an eye to make sure Quinn doesn’t escape?”“You caught me.” I mutter, leaning against a tree. She didn't need to know what I was really doing.“He won’t get out, will he?”“It’s better to be safe than sorry.”“Are you upset about Blue?”“Of course I am. I would be annoyed if I wasn’t.”“You still want her?”“It’s not like that. I know a lot of the things she has been through. This can’t be easy for her. And be
Jaxon“I didn’t say I wanted her. I’m just telling you what I know. Somehow the bond is back in place. I can sense her, I can smell her. Why the hell do you think I’ve been keeping my distance?”I stare at him, unsure of whether he was telling me the truth or not.“I still stand by what I said, Jaxon.”“Then why are you telling me if you plan to do nothing about it? Go and ask her to reject you again.”“I can’t.”“You mean you won’t!” I growl at my brother“No. The connection is stronger this time. When she is around me, she is all I can think about. Her scent does something to me. I can't bring myself to say those words. It’s why I’ve been staying away, Jaxon. It’s the only time I’m able to think clearly.”He flumps down onto his bed. “This is all kinds of fucked up.”“You're telling me that you don’t want to be with her when there is space between you?” I ask quietly, trying to process his words.“No. I am more than happy with Carla. It’s just, when Blue is around, I can’t get her o
Jaxon“You’ve died?”He bobs his head a little and shrugs his shoulders as if it were no big deal.“How? When?” It explained why he knew so much about what Blue was going through.“Does it matter?”“Can you help Blue?”“No.”“You’re just going to be a dick about it? You are someone that has been through this, you can help her.”“Trust me, you don’t want me to help her.” He rises to his feet and moves into the house. What the hell was that supposed to mean?He had already disappeared from sight when I made it inside the house. Mother was beaming at me as she hobbled along with her cane.“What’s wrong?” She asks softly.“Blue killed Quinn.”“Ah. Well, I was expecting it to be you.”“I haven’t seen that side of her before.” I keep my voice low.“Have you spoken to Jack?”I knew exactly what she was talking about. “He hasn’t said much.”“He never does, not unless the information is needed.”“What happened to him? How did his heart stop beating?”“Zane and Ryan.” She mutters, hobbling away
Blue “Hey, I saw you head over to the training hall.” Carla mutters as she enters my room. She had given up knocking ages ago. “Jack’s training me.” “Jack? Not Jaxon.” She tilts her head to one side. “Jaxon was there.” I mutter, unbraiding my blue hair. “Hmmm.” “What is that supposed to mean?” I look at her in the mirror as she stands behind me. “Jack seems to be spending a lot of time with you lately.” “Are you accusing me of something?” I frown “No, not you.” “You think Jack is up to something?” “Not something.” I spin around on the seat to look at her. “What are you saying?” “He has the hots for you.” “He’s Jaxon’s brother.” “And so is Xander.” She folds her arms across her chest. Her hazel eyes shine as they watch me. “Nothing is going on.” I mutter, running the brush through my hair. “Maybe not now.” “Not ever, Carla. Jaxon is my mate.” “You have to admit, he is pretty fit.” "Maybe to you." She laughs at my comment. “Did Jaxon send you in here? Is he trying t
BlueMy heart was in my stomach as he quietly walked away.We need to tell Jaxon. Blue, he is going to be trouble for all of us.I nod my head in agreement. I knew she was right, but would Jaxon believe me?The house is quiet as I slip back inside. Quietly making my way back up the stairs, Jaxon is fast asleep on the bed. His arm wrapped around a pillow in place of me.“Jaxon?” I whisper trying to shake him awake. He just pulls the pillow closer.“Jaxon?” His eyes flash open as he quickly sits up.“Blue, is everything okay?”“I need to talk to you about Jack!”He rubs his eyes as he yawns. “What’s up?”“He wants me!”“I figured as much. I think that he thinks you and him have a connection because you have both been through the same thing.”“I like Jack, but not like that.”He studies me with his sleepy eyes. “It sounds like he has misread your kindness for something else.”I didn’t know what else to say. Jack had been nice to me. When Jaxon was irritating me, Jack was always the voice
Jaxon.“What the fuck did you say to her?” I stare at Jack. She was fine until he started shoving his nose in.He peers over his cup, a sly smile on his face. “I have no idea what you are talking about.”“Jack, what have you done?” My mother asks as she finishes her breakfast.“Nothing.”Our mother scowls at him. “Jack, I know you. I have raised you. What have you done?”He turns to look at me. “I told her that she could have something more. That I could offer her a better life, an actual pack could be hers.”"She has a pack!""Of wolves!" He snorts“She is my mate!” I growl“And she is Xander’s too.” He mutters back and gives me a wink.“Jack, she isn’t yours.” Our mother whispers and for some reason, she wasn’t looking Jack in the eye.“Not yet.” He locks eyes with me.“Not ever and now she has taken off. So bravo Jack, you scared her away.” I give him a sarcastic applause.“She’s run off?” His smug smile quickly disappears from his face.“What did you expect to happen? Did you hope
Blue.He wasn’t supposed to find out like this. He shouldn’t be here. The wolves were not supposed to let him through.“Are they yours?” He asks quietly. His eyes shift between Carla and me, trying to figure out who they belong too.I could do little more than nod my head.Pregnancy tests. I had taken three just to be sure. Each result didn’t make me feel any better. Carla’s words hadn’t made me feel any better. It was just such a shock. I didn't think it was possible.He wraps his arms around me. “You should have said. Is this why you ran off?”“Tell him.” Carla mouths at meShe’s right Blue, you need to tell him.“There’s something I need to tell you.” I whisper and he holds me at arms length.“The pup is mine, right? Blue, please tell me that it isn't...”“Yes it's yours. How could you even think that I would have slept with someone else?” I frown at him as I push him away.“Jaxon, for once in your life, just listen!” Carla snaps at him“What’s wrong?” He sighs, sitting on the bed
Hey everyone, I hope you are all well or at least better than I am. I was planning on releasing a chapter today but today my Lupus illness is not doing me any favours and for those that don't know, it makes it difficult for me to look a computer screen for longer than a few minutes. Making it impossible for me to edit. And I don't want to make myself any sicker than needs be. I can't promise there will be a chapter tomorrow either. But if I'm feeling better I will try and get one out for you. Take care and I will see you on the other side.