I didn't understand why Eathen was just standing there, and not opening the door. My chest was heavy and anxious, as something took over me and I walked past Eathen without a second thought, opening the door with urgency.
My eyes were frantic as the door swung open, Kallan grumbled in annoyance, "Eathen, I-" he stopped as his eyes caught my own. His eyes locked on mine, his scent lulling my panic, as he sat back in his chair. His shoulders relaxed from the tense position they were in, and he smirked at me.
"Whewwwww, now I see why you've locked yourself up for days brother," a voice rang out to my right. My head snapped to look at him as another voice from the same direction followed.
"Pft," he knocked into the other boy's shoulder, "she doesn't even have a mark yet!" They both rolled in laughter, erupting an even stronger rumble from Kallan's chest as he stood up.
"OUT, NOW!" Kallan demanded as he slammed his desk. The boys didn't hesitate to leave the r
When we got back to Kallan's room, well I guess it was 'our' room, Elle was waiting for me. She came to help me get ready for the dinner, and was way too excited for it, I think mainly because it involved getting me out of Kallan's shirts."Do you come to these too?" I asked her, not really sure why I had to go to this, my mother never would have attended any kind of pack discussions, and having Elle there would definitely make it easier."No, just the Alpha, Luna, and Beta usually attend," she smiled at me, "but I'd go if it meant I got to wear your dress!" Her eyes were full of excitement as she plugged in some hair tools and started forming better curls in my hair. My hair would have to be down as usual, and I did my makeup light with gold accents because I had no clue what my dress looked like.Elle paused while doing my hair and looked like she was deep in thought, "Something wrong Elle?" I asked making her blush."I have to admit...I wasn't su
"Alpha Garrett," Kallan boomed.I hadn't seen Kallan in full Alpha mode until now, his voice ignited my nerves and made me want him more. His power radiated through me alongside the sparks as he kept me snugged to his side. I had to distract myself, and shove Echo to the far back, or I'd be alerting the room to my arousal soon.I tried to focus on the least arousing thing, Garrett. At the dance I remembered everyone seeming so large, so intimidating, but next to Kallan they were mere puppies. I smirked as I caught Eathen sizing up Garrett's Beta, as if he needed to. Eathen was monstrous even compared to Garrett. Garret was a few years older than Kallan, but he seemed much older, his hair was already graying, and he had an exhausted look on his face all the time."Alpha Kallan, Luna," Garrett seemed to brush past acknowledging Kallan like he should, nodding at me with a slight smile, "good to see you again."I thought Kallan was going to be at the very lea
Kallan's POVI needed this night to be over with, Garrett had already asked, and failed, for the other Alpha's support in claiming some of my territory. He was adamant it belonged to him, now he wanted to come and try to make a deal.When I opened the door to bring Octavia down, she was stunning. The sight of her alone made me want to cancel everything and ravage her where she stood instead.The seamstress had not disappointed with this dress, it would surely test Garrett as well, and perhaps give me reason to end his life.Her creamy vanilla scent filled my nose, and all I wanted was to scoop her up in my arms. She ran her hands down my lapel as she cooed sweet nothings at me, but all I could see was her dress covering her neck. Sabre protested at the sight, but I knew if Garrett caught wind that she was unmarked, I would have a problem on my hands."The dress will hide your lack of mark, but Octavia," I started, lifting her chin, a
Kallan's POV Cont'dThis clever little mate of mine snaked her hand between our bodies, and slid her arm along mine until our fingers intertwined. Garrett was visibly thrown off even though he didn't dare pay attention to it.He tried to bargain with me over the territory he wanted, but I wasn't entertaining the thought. If I gave him an inch, he would want a whole town's worth of land."Garrett, it seems as though we will not come to an agreement, you'll have to readdress it at the next Alpha's meeting if you feel so inclined. Any trespassing will not be tolerated, and will result in immediate execution." He was silent for a moment, but I knew he wasn't stupid enough to push the subject."I was hoping to speak with the Luna, alone," Garrett started, "as a personal favor for Alpha Theodore." He paused and waited for my response, but he was lying through his teeth. If I said no, Octavia would be upset as it involved her brother. If I said
Octavia's POVI curled up in the chair by the fire, and watched as the flames danced around the wood. My mind was going back and forth from my conversation with Garrett, had he asked me a week ago I would have entertained it just to be away from the Alpha of the Timber pack, hell, even 4 days ago, but something had changed.I could feel it in the way I missed Kallan, the way he looked at me and the way our bodies reacted to one another. It wasn’t just the mate bond, there was something familiar about him, something I couldn’t ignore and was constantly being pulled towards, and Garrett only helped me solidify how I felt.I must have fallen asleep, because I was awoken by sparks spreading all over my body, that warm coffee scent mixed with thick rich cinnamon was fully wrapped around me. I could barely open my eyes, fluttering only to see his deep green eyes light up for me, I wanted to kiss him in that moment the way I’ve never
“Whooooaa Luna,” Eathen held his hands up to stop me without touching me.“Move Eathen," I snapped at him.“Umm what the hell is going on with you?” His eyebrow raised at me, “Kallan wants you back in the room, and now I see why,” he chuckled.“Well Kallan can come get me himself then,” I snapped back again. He was only fueling my rage by laughing at me and standing in my way, I went to walk through him when he twisted his body so I didn’t slam into his shoulder, but then he grabbed my hips and drug me back a foot before flinging me over his shoulder.“Eathen stop!” I was screaming at him, and banging on his back with my fists, not that he seemed to notice.“Luna, you’re not throwing a temper tantrum, are you?” He laughed some more as he continued to take me back.When we got back to the room Kallan was standing outside the door leaning into the wall, E
I reluctantly changed into a sweatshirt and jeans, thankful for both Elle and to be getting out of this room.“Are you sure Kallan will be ok with this, I’m already in the bad books…” I asked extremely full of anxiety thinking about facing him later.Elle smirked at me, “Eathen said it was fine, him and Alpha have some work to catch up on anyways, they won’t even be home until after supper… and Kallan handed over his card,” she flashed a dark looking credit card and a smile, “so he must be fine with it.”My heart sunk a bit, but I was determined to enjoy my time out with Elle.It was already mid afternoon but we didn’t have far to travel, the city was small, but large enough that an extra person wouldn’t be noticed. They had a driver here too that doubled as a guard, so on the way I asked her about what they do for jobs. They had to get work done this afternoon but in all the
“Eathen!” Kallan snapped as he got into the SUV on the other side.“I think she’s in shock," Eathen said as he lowered me into the back of the vehicle, he went to buckle me in but Kallan's chest rumbled so he left it, closing the door.I could hear my heartbeat, it was hurried and throbbing. I wanted to look at Kallan, I had been waiting all day to make amends, and yet here I was. I had caused more trouble, Kallan’s emotions were knocking into my own, I thought I would feel anger and hostility from him, but I was met with worry and another emotion I couldn’t explain. He grasped my chin lightly and turned my head to look at him.“Echo…” his voice was cautious, “you need to let Octavia come back,” he was searching in my eyes, but it was like I couldn’t see him. This wasn’t Echo, I couldn’t even feel her right now, it felt like my body was connecting every nerve to something deep i