“So, he climbs the highest tree in the forest, foot slipping. . .” Jai rolls his eyes at Stella, making me laugh. “Ends up falling and breaking his wrist.”“It healed inside a minute,” Damien picks up. “Yet, he stood there screaming, causing everyone outside the family to fall to their knees, hands over their ears,”“That’s right,” I nod my head while looking at Jai. “You got the banshee from your mother.”Jai grumbles. “Who told you?”“Not you, obviously.” Stella laughs.“Adam.” I clarify. “When he was singing your praises and telling me to give you a chance.”Jai smirks, then leans in and kisses me softly. I laugh against Jai’s mouth when his siblings gag playfully.Jai and I recently moved back to the packhouse after three days at the cabin. It was beautiful there, and Jai and I had so much fun getting to know one another.We talked a lot about ourselves, played board games, cooked, baked, watched TV and even read old books. I loved lying in Jai’s arms each night while he read to me

The atmosphere in the house was tense this morning. If Jai hadn't told me what happened last night, I'd be wondering why everyone is tip-toeing around. However, Jai told me everything, and I was utterly shocked!Jai explained as we got dressed for the day that we'd be leaving Greenrock soon. Two weeks, to be exact. I'm nervous because I don't know what to expect as a Beta female. As Jai's mate, I'll be the female equivalent of his Beta status. I haven't yet had time to ask Jai what it all means for me, but I will later on.But I have to admit that I'm terrified I'll mess up. If I'm honest, I don't want to fail Jai or Drew. Drew will be my Alpha, and I want to make a good impression on him and the pack. I want Jai to be proud of me.'He is proud of you, Melinda.''Thanks.' I smile, grateful to my wolf for her kind words. 'I needed to hear that.''I love you, Melinda.''I love you, too, my dear best friend.'My wolf sighs contentedly inside my head.I haven't spoken to Mum yet, and I'm w

“You okay, baby?”I nod my head at Michael, the love of my life, as he sits beside me on the couch. After what happened today with Melinda, I needed Michael to hold me.Michael and I have been best friends our whole lives. We've been dating for the past two years, and we confessed our love on my sixteenth birthday.Mum and Dad weren't happy when they found out. They weren't because they were worried about what would happen to Michael and me when we found our mates. I argued that Michael and I might be mates. Dad said that could happen, but what if it didn't?I told Dad if that were to happen, Michael and I would reject those who were our mates. Nothing, not even destined mates, would stop us from being together.Mum then argued that the mate bond would be stronger than the love Michael and I thought we had. Neither of us would be able to fight fate.What if our mates refused to accept the rejection?What if they accepted and the rejection killed us?I yelled how I'd make whoever my ma

Melinda and I woke early, showered and changed. We ate breakfast, though Melinda didn't eat much. As soon as Stella came into the room, Melinda hugged her hard. I hugged Stella, too and asked if she was okay. Stella is resilient, and with Michael by her side, I knew she'd be fine.Anja and Orrin arrived early, looking like film stars as always. Anja was wearing a navy blue dress that moulded to her curves, making her look like a classic model. Orrin wore a suit to match Anja's dress, and I chuckled to myself. They're always the same.At least my parents only do things like that if we're going to a ball. Today, Mum is wearing black trousers with a light pink blouse, and Dad is wearing a grey suit.My beautiful mate is wearing dark blue jeans and a dark green shirt. She mumbled how underdressed she was the moment she saw Anja. I chuckled and assured Melinda she looked beautiful.I'm wearing all black, slacks, and a button-down shirt with the top two buttons open. I hate things around my

For over three years, I’ve had the same dream about the same woman. She’s beautiful beyond compare, with eyes of icy blue, the whitest teeth I’ve ever seen, tanned skin, and long brown hair. She’s my mate, yet I’ve never met her in real life.One night, when I was fifteen, I fell asleep as usual, only to have the strangest dream. I met a woman who shot me the most beautiful smile. I told her my name, and she gave me hers, but we couldn’t speak our surnames or pack names. Each time we tried, it was as if our hearing had stopped working. It was strange, but it was a dream, so it didn’t matter.Every night I dreamed of this woman named River. I felt myself falling for her a little more each night. Then one night, River began to cry, and I didn’t understand why.Hadn’t we been having the best time?Didn’t she feel the way I felt?No, it couldn’t be that because I knew River loved me. The way she looked at me, kissed me, and even just cuddling with me proved that.I touched River’s beautifu