Loriann's POV"Meg, I don't want to tell Romero about the pups just yet. But I don't know how it happened, he went through the birth himself. Isn't that strange? It's the first I've heard of it.Meg looks at me skeptically."Yes, a lot of things are happening today that weren't there yesterday. For example, you. I've never heard you say so many sentences in a row before. I'm sure Romero noticed too," she explains dryly. "You spoke too much. He's an Alpha, girl, he'll catch on soon enough". "Listen, I want to go to Blue Blood and talk to your mate. I want to know what's going on, I want to see you happy. And you certainly haven't been the last few days," I point out. "Now that I've spoken to Romero, I'm sure he'll get in touch with Blue Blood to verify my story." Her eyes get wide. "You're going to Alvarez? I want to know what's keeping him, too, why he hasn't called me. If he no longer wants me, the least he could do is tell me. Not that I
Loriann's POVOver the next few days, I try to regain my old strength.I have to get ready to resume my training sessions after a month and I have a few emails from contacts in my detective network. Although I am still doing well financially, I must continue working as I now have three young ones dependent on me. Rachel helps me with the herbal steam baths while I do my business on the laptop. I take a few assignments and pass them on to my workers in various packs. I then sort and analyze the information I receive and send out more orders. When the research is complete, I compile a report and send it to my clients with my invoice. Then I hear my phone ringing beside me.Absentmindedly, I pick it up while my eyes are still on the email. "Lori speaking." "Hi, Lori. How are you doing? How are your studies going?" I blinked a few times. Romero's voice on the other end surprises me. I didn't expect him to keep his word, which is
Still Future Alpha Romero's POV All the right answers.I have no reason to suspect Lori. Our conversation was light-hearted, although she was more talkative than before. Again. It's still a red flag, like she's trying to distract me.How I wish she had actually had my pups.Lori is amazing, I wouldn't mind being mated with her. There is an undeniable attraction between us. When I suggested she be my girlfriend, I thought she would jump at the chance. Every she-wolf wants to be Luna, the status has a strong pull on them. But Lori referred me to my mate, whoever that might be. Because I was honest when I told her that the women I wanted to date were just supposed to be a roll in the hay. I wanted to gain experience to impress my mate when she came around. No fumbling between the sheets, but I wanted to be dominant in bed so I could satisfy my Luna later. But the night with Lori proved that experience matters little when it comes to making lov
Loriann's POVTalking to Romero has made me aware that I need to act more quickly.He strongly suspects that his pups are with me; I could be exposed at any moment. I wouldn't be surprised if he's already started an investigation into my recent activities. He will be looking for me at Blue Blood, I need to get there sooner than planned. Most importantly, I need to talk to the rogue Alpha and find out what is keeping him from claiming his mate. And that will provide me with the cover I need.But before I go, I need to get some work done for my clients.I need to clear the backlog for me to focus fully on my mission in Blue Blood, it is in Meg's interest. I can no longer sit back and watch her continue to suffer from her desire to be with her mate. Mates cannot stay apart for so long, and the rogue Alpha should know that. I have to do this for my best friend, as she is too proud to approach him. So here I am again, my laptop on the table.The triplets are sleeping peacefu
Again Loriann's POVThese are the facts I got from my mother. Luna Serene and Alpha Tristan of Blue Blood are my aunt and uncle. That makes the rogue Alpha my second cousin. My mother and Uncle Tristan are the children of two Alpha brothers. So that makes me a descendant of that pack too.Great.With this blood tie, I have more leeway when addressing the rogue Alpha. Family ties create more privileges and allow me easier access to the pack.I bathe the triplets, dress them and lay them on my bed for them to take in my scent. Then I pump some breast milk and put it in the cooler in case I have to be away longer than planned. I put some of my clothes in their cot so that my scent is emphatic there too. I have also recorded a few songs for them to lull them and make them miss me less.Rachel and Meg will take turns looking after them.Meg can't resist driving me to Blue Blood. I could have reached the pack in wolf form, but I think she's hoping to catch a glimpse of the rogue Alpha. She
Loriann's POV still "Loriann d'Coste, cousin of Alpha Tristan and Luna Serene. I'm on a family visit".For a moment, there is silence on the other end. "The Alpha and Luna have retired to their rooms for their usual siesta. But the Beta female can receive you, she is just finishing her round. Just a moment." I nod, knowing he is watching me on the CCTV.My mother hasn't been in Blue Blood for decades, so she doesn't know the Beta or his mate. It is probably an older woman, around the same age as my mother and Alpha Tristan. The gates slide open and I step inside, my handbag tucked under my armpits.And then I see her, standing there. My mouth falls open in shock, it can't be her. "You!" I burst out menacingly. "Are you still alive?"Standing before me is none other than Louise, my worst nightmare. I take a step toward her, ready to make up for my poor work. "Lori!" she growls. "Are you the Alpha and Luna's cous
Still Loriann's POV"Can you stop with your feisty attitude? Ever since you came here, all you want to do is fight with everyone. Rational thinking is no longer your thing. When did you turn into this woman? Lori, you were always so timid. Look at you now".I stare at her warningly. If she gets the idea of being my friend, she is in for something else."As long as you stay away from what belongs to me, I am what you want me to be. Touch Romero and my other personality will come out. That's how it is". "But no one has ever seen you with him. Why do you claim he is yours?" asks the busybody."You haven't been in the pack lately. I live in the packhouse now, next to Romero's flat. As befits the future Luna of Eclipse Howl. And there's another piquant fact that will soon become clear," I grin. "Okay. Time will tell. Let's talk about the matter at hand. I had already suspected that there was something else behind Alpha Tristan's demand that Alvarez take this w
Loriann's POV stillWith Uncle Tristan busy, Louise and I decide to pay Luna Serene a visit.Louise knocks on her door, but there is no immediate answer. Muffled sighs and cries can be heard on the other side, which makes us frown. But then I realize that the woman is probably dealing with the pain of her mate's infidelity and has therefore shut herself away."Perhaps we should come back another time. She's obviously not expecting a visit, Louise," I whisper. But before we can turn to leave, the door swings open. In front of us stands a woman with blood-red eyes, a face with deep wrinkles and I bet she is much younger than her looks. Her hair is messy and her baggy dress hangs around her like a sack.I am startled by this jaded Luna.Of the many Lunas I have met in my life, she looks very unkempt. Blue Blood is not destitute, there is good business in this pack. I cannot imagine Uncle Tristan keeping his mate short. This is unheard of. Despite her condition, she manages