Leo’s POV Hearing Michelle’s insecurities escape from her lips, make my childhood crush on Ruth seem petty. That’s legitimately my only “experience”. Looking back on how badly I thought I ‘liked’ her at the time, it deathly pales in comparison to the ocean of love I feel for Michelle. Even knowing her for such a short time, I cannot express to her with words what I would do to keep her safe. She is mine and I am hers. I reach behind her, grabbing a throw blanket and wrap it around her snugly with her still sitting on my lap. I gently turn to lean against the bed and reposition her into my lap so I can cradle her into my chest. “Michelle, I want you to feel comfortable talking to me. I’m your warrior, your mate and you are my woman. There isn’t anything I will not do to keep you safe and protected. I have already killed the men who harmed you here and if you wish, I won’t stop until every single one is underground. You command this army, you are my queen”. S

Michelle’s POV We’re heading down the steps towards breakfast when I hear far too many voices for comfort. Leo senses my discomfort and holds me closer. “It’s okay my love, they’re all family”. I do recognize two voices and smile when I see Emma. She spots me from the steps. “Michelle!”. She comes jogging over and hugs me tightly. “So happy you’ve decided to move up here”. She sort of yelled that last part which I couldn’t understand. Leo winks at Emma, “subtle sis”. I look between the two of them, confused. Leo just kisses my cheek, “I’ll tell you later love”. Emma takes my elbow and guides me to the table. “Michelle, this is Dana. Dana.. Michelle. You two will see A LOT of each other seeing as how your mates are brothers and fight a lot”. Leo comes out with a plate for Michelle. “Ehh, Zak has relaxed a bit now that Dana has bested him”. Zak comes out with food, “Goddess be damned, what did I say when I came down… if one more person…”. Liam chuckles, “to be fair, Leo

Liam’s POV Looking over at my beautiful Emma, I notice for the umpteenth time she’s scratching at her forehead and hairline. “Why do you keep scratching your face, love?”. She starts rubbing, “I’m not sure but it keeps burning and itching. Are there any dots or anything?”. I don’t see anything, “nope, maybe mom can get you a cream or something but you’re gonna end up a cyclops if you keep digging at your forehead and scare the new members”. She sticks her tongue out at me haphazardly. The girls are busy putting together welcome bags for the newest members, making beds, assessing inventory and occasional minor pillow fights. “Has anyone seen Dan?”. It feels like I haven’t seen my cousin in forever. “Did I hear my name?”. I follow the sound of the voice to a tiny closet. “What on earth and how did you fit in here?” He laughs, “stocking toiletries bud. What’s up?”. “I’m all for helping the pack with anything but you’re an Alpha Dan. Is toiletries really the top p

Morrigan’s POV Entering Selene’s realm, I feel entirely different. “Selene, will I ever be able to return here?”. She turns to me, taking my hand. “Typically my wolves do not have access to me, no. However, Emma is my own blood and you have always been my sister so you two have a direct link and may visit any time. Emma, will also learn this… in time of course”. “What happens when Emma’s body dies? Where will I go and what will happen to Kalen now that I am no longer celestial?”. Selene smiles, offering me to take a seat beside her. “When a human dies, their wolf returns to the fountain to be repaired with another human in future. Not all wolves are repaired. There must be a link. I promise that you and Kalen will always remain together, my darling. And Kalen will return to the fountain with you when it’s his time”. “Emma is no ordinary human, Morrigan. When the time comes, she will fill a very important role but until that time, she must thrive under your caref

Zak’s POV The minute I realized Dana was in heat, I went into panic mode. We have over a hundred unmated wolves in the territory and most are warriors. That scent can travel several miles. Thank god Ruth was there with her. I don’t know what I would’ve done without her. When I finally get to the packhouse after a few scuffles, it has been locked down. Good. There’s only one way in at this point and only the family knows about it. I use the secret entrance and make my way upstairs. Getting to my apartment, I hear… Leo? How is he near her, he’s unmated. When he answers the door, he’s totally calm. He’s talking to me about being naked and showering. I notice the mark on his neck. “Are you mated?”, I blurt out. He lightly smacks my shoulder. “Out of everything I just said, you heard nothing?”. He looks towards the bathroom. “I was just confused as to how you could be here and be unaffected is all and yes, I do need to shower you’re right. I just want to check on her