(Kaeleigh’s POV)The rest of the day was spent preparing for the Mating Ball and the announcement of my intended union to Chase. Security had stepped up even further after the attempted kidnapping this morning and Alpha Daniel had called in so many resources from allies that at this point I thought that the number of on duty warriors outnumbered the guests. But by mid afternoon I was in my room surrounded by various people pawing at me. Zoey insisted on doing my hair and make-up while Matilda Falkner was ensuring that I wore her “master creation” correctly. I couldn’t argue with her because the dress was simply beautiful. A black strapless corset with a sweetheart line which flowed into a full floor-length gown at the back but swooped up to mid-thigh at the front, with thousands of tiny black diamonds that glittered in the lights a

(Chase’s POV)I am going to remember this moment for the rest of my life; I thought to myself as I placed the delicate gold bracelet on Kaeleigh’s right wrist. I placed a kiss on her hand and then turned to the audience and as my dad gave his blessing and announced us as the next Alpha and Luna of the Dark Moon pack, I raised our hands and the audience cheered. The excitement was palpable as we walked through the crowd. Everyone wanted to speak to us, to congratulate us. I worked my usual Alpha charm as I spoke to allies and potential allies from all over the world, but I could tell that Kaeleigh’s mind was elsewhere. Even when Emmerson Kane had formally introduced her to my cousin Dominic, who she had spent all week talking about meeting, telling me random facts about my own cousin like he was some sort of celebrity, she just about mana

(Chase’s POV)“The rest of you go home and get some rest” I was ready to set off with Kaeleigh in my arms. I just wanted to get her away from Adam. I didn’t like the way he looked at her, and certainly didn’t trust him around her. I could have put it down to being a possessive mate, but my dad linked me right there, and I could tell that I wasn’t the only one thinking of it. “Once you are free I want a meeting. Something isn’t right,” and I nodded before heading off out the door to take Kaeleigh home.There was a car waiting outside the detention centre and I climbed in the back, keeping her on my knee. I could tell she was falling asleep from the change in her breathing pattern and in the couple of minute

(Kaeleigh’s POV)I watched in fear as Brandt’s large blond wolf form stalked slowly towards me. I could feel his eyes burning into me as he barred his teeth and let out a low snarl. I tried to inch slowly backwards, but he saw and growled louder. Everything inside me screamed at me to run, but I knew I wasn’t going to get anywhere. I could feel my ankle throbbing and I could see that it was already beginning to swell slightly. I knew it was going to be a bitch to walk on. I tore my eyes away from the vicious animal who was out for my blood to survey my options.Option one: sit here and wait for him to reach me and rip out my throat. Yeah, pass on that. Option two: jump up and run for the door behind me, hoping that it was unlocked, and that my ankle wasn’t broken and could take my weigh

(Kaeleigh’s POV)“Who else?” I demanded and Chase sighed.. “We don’t know baby,” he answered, “but since we pulled the confirmed families in, we have had almost a hundred pack members leave the territory and denounce the pack.” “A hundred!” I exclaimed. The Beta then turned round and punched the wall, and roared. I jumped, and Chase stood up in front of me. Everyone was on edge and the tension was rising. The Beta rubbed his temple and bent down on the balls of his feet. I had never seen him look so stressed before. I put my hand in Chases. And he relaxed and sat back down.“So for now we need to lockdown,” the Alpha said. “Those o