Riley POVI woke to Jax's heavy body laid on top of me. His face planted securely between my breast and arm protectively around my stomach.He was such a powerful man with this unwavering confidence. Every day he was showing me a more softer side to him. I knew he could be demanding and possessive like Liam, maybe even worse, but he didn't show it often. He melted to my touch and I saw in his eyes that I already became his world. I never felt this kind of love from anyone in my life before. It was overwhelming, but also addicting. I needed to be loved this way always. I never knew how badly I craved to belong to another before. My fingers brushed through his blond hair and I just laid with a smile. He was really mine. He was my soul mate and not just because of this weird ass mark he branded me with either. I felt it in every part of my body the second I saw his face on my computer back in New York. My heart felt heavy thinking of Liam. I wanted him next to me too. Never in my life
Liam POVAll month I woke to a pit in my stomach. I had no solutions to the mountain of problems I had laid at my feet. All I wanted was to run my pack like an Alpha should. It was my responsibility to protect them, provide for them, and keep them thriving.So far I killed twelve of them, plus my father, our former Alpha. I somehow impregnated a human who was stripped of some strong magic and would surely give birth to a child Demetrius will kill. I also took in an eight year old child that had the power to steal other's magic. A child Demetrius already tried killing once and would kill me if I let her create any problems for our kind.Everyday my head hurt, trying to spin one solution after the other to correct my mistakes. The problem was, I didn't see them as mistakes. Jax truly believed Riley was meant to be with us. I wanted to believe that too, but I couldn't. Me fathering the child she carried had to stay hidden and that meant I couldn't mark them. My wolf was an absolute prick
Jax POVI spent the last month following Riley's every order and I did it with pride. She didn't realize it, but she was awakening into her true Luna position. I explained the hierarchy and so much more to her already. I hoped it would click what she was meant to be to our pack, but she seemed mostly concentrated on protecting our son. In a few weeks we will merge our spirits and my wolf will split into two, creating a new wolf for her to possess. I was confident that when she became a full werewolf she would understand her true self, so I didn't push it. Instead, I eased her into the idea with little nudges.Liam was a miserable dick around us and constantly growling at our pack. Everyone feared him, but they also respected him as well as his power. Growing up in the supernatural world we all understood the overwhelming power we held. We also understood that Liam had much more than any of us to keep in check. We wanted his strength, but also feared it.Riley was feigning for his to
"The Queen of sealing a deal. The Queen Closer!" Brandon tipped his glass to my nonexistent one. "Why aren't you drinking?" He seriously asked me.I looked to my obvious baby bump and back to him. He didn't get the hint though. "How much have you had to drink?""Too much!" Barry took his cup from him. "Hey! I like drinking that. It makes feel all funny inside." Brandon pouted as he rubbed his chest. Barry watched him with eyes that wanted to feel his chest too. They were going to be so hot together."I think he is going to need a ride home soon. Promise to make sure he gets home ok." I asked Barry."Of course, Riley.""I don't need to go home." Brandon demanded like a toddler. Jesus, he was not getting the hint, again."Let Barry take you home, to bed." I winked at him. "Mmm, that is a great idea. Will you tuck me in too?" Brandon leaned his head to his shoulder. Way too obvious. He has no game when he is drunk."No!" Barry looked annoyed as he spoke, but lightly chuckled and didn't
Jax POVLiam stood behind Riley and I felt his growing arousal, as well as, smelt hers. I took Riley's hand and brought her to my office. As I closed the door I nodded for Liam to follow. He smirk at me with dark eyes."Are you ok?" My hand roamed over her belly, listening intently for my son's heartbeat. It was stronger than ever and made me feel so full of happiness. I always wanted a family, but now with a mate and a child so close to being in this world it was truly the only thing I wanted.I loved my pack, needed to lead them alongside Liam, but Riley and my children would always be my world."I'm ok, I promise. It felt good too." She smiled at me as she wrapped her arms around my neck. My door opened but neither us turned to look at the man that enter. We were lost in each other's eyes and it was the only place I wanted to be."I see you two are still disgustingly in love." Liam spoke with discontent, but wrapped his arms around Riley from behind. His hands soothed her growing
Brandon POV"That was fun!" I said with a stupid giggle. I knew I was drunk, but not black out drunk."Yeah, I think you had more fun than any of us." Barry put his hands on my waist and guided me to my bedroom. Goddess, I wished he would join me here tonight."Why didn't you have more to drink? You never just let go and have... fun." I said peeling my shirt off. His eyes raked my chest and I smiled inside. He was definitely checking me out, or at least my drunk mind was making me think so."I have three crazy sisters to watch over.""They are all adults." I chuckled kicking off my shoes."I should go. You are good, right?" He shot his thumb behind him. I grabbed my belt buckle curious if I was really making him uncomfortable or not. "I'm good. Actually, can you get me water? I would try to find my way to the kitchen but I might wake with a few bruises if I do." I bit my lip thinking how I would like to wake with a few bruises from those large delta hands and massive dick I know he i
Liam POVJax came home with guests and it put me in a fowl mood. I was already fuming how Riley denied me and now watching them all candidly speak as friends had my jealousy through the roof. I wanted to be with them, especially Jax and Riley, but I couldn't let go of this fear inside me.Jack spoke a long while with Barry after dinner too. I had a feeling he was going to choose him as our lead Delta. Another one of my pack members that is already too attached to Riley.I couldn't find sleep easily, especially knowing she was wrapped in Jax's arms, and I was here by myself. It was better this way though. I had an entire pack to protect and not a single clue how with all this weird shit going on.All month I stomped around the pack house in a bad mood. Lindsey was the only one that spoke to me as the others were too afraid. I wanted to take her body to release this tension inside me, but my desire for Jax and Riley was greater. I was going to explode and now I was beyond pissed Riley ga
Riley POV"Good morning, beautiful!" Jax's sleepy voice with a deep roughness hit my ears and I wanted to moan. I swear he got more sexier every day that passed."Good morning!" I said as I looked out the kitchen window."I don't like waking without you by my side." His arms wrapped around my waist and I felt his bare chest against my silk pajamas."Sorry. I had a bad dream and came to get some tea to help settle my nerves.""Wake me next time. I don't want to be asleep while you're in pain."I smiled as I sank deeper into his arms. How did I find this incredible man? "I'm not in pain, just confused. Today feels off.""What do you mean?""I don't know. I dreamt of my magic being ripped from me again, but this time my mother warned me. It was always the same dream, but last night as the white light burned my insides I saw my mother's face clearly in the light.""You never told me about this. How long have you been having this dream?""Since the first night I arrived here. I'm sure I m