~Cory~ I can’t even pinpoint the exact emotions that are running through me right now. It was already clear that I wasn’t really liked at my old pack. Those who were meant to be my ‘family’ just used me as a slave and a punching bag. I would have never imagined that someone also wanted me dead. What did I ever do to anyone for them to want to end my life? As crazy as that development is, I have a wolf. I HAVE A WOLF!!!! All of my life, I have felt useless and less than. I was brought up to believe that without a wolf, you have no real place in the pack. Wofllessness was so rare and those who did suffer from it, always suffered in silence. There is a wolf inside of me that will be free at some point and I don’t quite know how to deal with that. It isn’t a bad thing, but it is definitely unexpected. ~Zahara~ I head to my office after leaving Cory’s room. Mom has allowed me to use her Luna office as my own until I officially take over for my father. I ha

~Cory~ I was ecstatic when Zahara walked into the dining room for breakfast. I wasn’t sure I would see her this morning. I had to remember that I was talking to her mother when she walked in. She is stunning and she had me questioning my existence. Zahara walks in with her braids in a low bun, tight blue jeans, a red halter top, red converse. The jeans cup her ass perfectly and her top hugs her chest. I can feel myself getting hard and I didn’t want to be found out. Zahara sits next to me and I place my hand on top of hers, drawing small circles on the back. I can feel small tingles, but I wonder if the feeling will become stronger as the wolfsbane leaves my system. The idea of gaining my wolf is exciting and scary at the same time. I hope he isn’t disappointed in being tied to a human like me. I know that getting my wolf will put me on level with Zahara and the others and I’m looking forward to that. Zahara is paying close attention to the food on her

~Nona~ The sparks jolt me out of my sleep. All at once, I open my eyes and his scent is consuming me. That scent…..that damn new leather and spice scent. Laslo is here with his lips pressed to mine. It isn’t enough that he kidnapped me and is holding me hostage. Now he feels he can come in here and kiss me whenever he pleases. I need to push him away……I need to push him off of me, slap him, get him to understand that I’m not some play thing that he can mess with. The mate bond is a strange thing. The mate bond has the ability to kill all logic and sensibility. I know what I should do, but having Laslo here, touching me……I just can’t seem to make my body do what I know needs to be done. I can feel my mind clouding up; my thoughts are not as clear as they were earlier. I’m so confused. I’m angry and I’m flattered. I’m hurt and I’m turned on. I’m disgusted and I feel loved. I hate this mate bond, but I don’t think I can bring myself to sever this connection.

~Cory~ I’ve spent much of the week trying to flush out my system. Zahara left for her trip and I wanted her to come back to good news. I met with Dr. Kilgore twice to flush my blood and overall system out. He felt that would be most helpful to get my wolf back to me. Well, not back to me as it will be my first time being in contact with him. I’m growing more and more excited about the prospect of finally having my wolf. I never once thought that I would ever be so lucky. Things have changed greatly since I met Zahara. Zahara is due back in 2 days and I want to find a way to welcome her home. She has given me so much in the short time that we have been reunited and I feel like I owe her something more than just saying thanks. I can’t say that I know what that should be since I have no experience with this whatsoever. I don’t want to go to her parents with this because that makes me feel a bit awkward. Lennox would be the go to, but he is on the trip with Zahara al

~Cory~ A throat clears in the distance and my eyes shoot open. I stand up straight and look towards the doorway to see the Alpha watching Zahara and I. I haven’t had much interaction with the Alpha all the time that I’ve been here. I’ve mostly spent my time with Zahara or Luna Amara. Truth be told, I’m intimidated as hell by the Alpha. I know I’m weak and Zahara can do a lot better than me. I fully expect her father to demand that she rejects me and I guess I figure that the less he sees me, the longer I can put that off. Zahara turns and looks at her father. “Sorry to interrupt Bean, but can I speak to the both of you? In my office?” Zahara nods and Alpha Bryron turns and heads up the stairs. I sigh and Zahara looks at me with a smirk on her face. “Come on, let’s go.” Zahara grabs my hand and we head up the stairs to her father’s office. We make it to his office and the door is open. Alpha Byron is sitting at his desk, waiting for us. We w