Max’s POV When I found out I had cause to deny DJ the Beta title I was overjoyed. My great-grandfather was a true believer in the moon goddess and her wisdom. Pack leaders, especially, were required to accept their true mates. The exceptions were if the mate rejected them for a chosen mate, if they impregnated another she-wolf (this had a whole different set of consequences), or if the mate's Alpha refused to release the mate to join our pack. For non-Pack Leaders there were these exceptions, plus if they had already mated and marked a chosen mate. Pack leaders were not allowed to take a chosen mate until one of the other exceptions had been fulfilled. This was pack law 101, but David was not the brightest crayon in the box, so it’s possible he is too dumb to realize how dumb he is. We left the clinic when my sister implied female issues. Yeah, not interested. “I hope she is getting birth control, she is too young for a pup, or worse two pups!” Dad shook his head. “Hey, you and mo

Max’s POV Isaac has messed up DJ’s face pretty badly. He is alive and conscious, but bleeding. Sam walks over toward DJ, and I think ‘goodnight, DJ.’ But, instead to my and everyone else’s shock, Sam rolls his eyes and heals DJ’s nose. “Should have let him bleed to death,” Isaac sneers. Sam glazes over, clearly mind linking his brother. Isaac laughs and pulls my sister tightly, gently caressing a still very flat belly. “Thank you, Samson, I like this rug, I would hate to have to throw it away because of blood,” Mom said, almost giggling. “Now, DJ did you reject your fated mate?” Dad asks, directly. “Yes,” DJ answers, confused. “Why does it matter? She is an Omega, not worthy of a Beta.” “She is more worthy to be a Beta than you are! She was valedictorian, prom Queen, and truly a nice person,” my sister spits. “Whatever,” DJ rolls his eyes. “You and I would have made this pack stronger. Max mated to an Alpha’s daughter. We could take over

Isaac’s POV My Luna has a bitchy side. I kinda like it. She is insecure, but when she finds out the shewolf my Luna was jealous of, has a less attractive mate, my Luna changes her tune. Not sure why this is attractive, must be the mate bond. Sam also seems to find it cute. What is wrong with us? Mom and Stephanie, Virginia’s mom, had always hoped we were mates. You can’t imagine how sad they were when they discovered it wasn’t true. Flashback “Virginia turns 18 in 30 minutes. Let’s all gather downstairs,” Mom calls me and Sam. We turned 18 four days ago. I’m not going to lie or sugarcoat it; Virginia is hot, like on fire hot. To lose my virginity to her would be a gift. She is not going to want slow and steady; she is going to want hard and fast. Tearing of clothes. I bet she wants Sam and I together the first time. Sam and I walk to the entry way. “Brings back memories,” mom said, smiling and hugging dad. Dad claimed her in the entryway of the Alpha hou

Rebecca’s POV I wake up, Ike is still asleep. I go to the bathroom, and I look a total mess! My hair is all over the place, my makeup looks like a dumpster fire, and did he leave hickeys on me? Yes, lots and lots. I shake my head and laugh. They will be healed by lunch, but still. I go to our room, so I can get ready for my day with Virginia. I find Sam asleep, alone in our bed. I fix my face and hair a little, then crawl beside him. He smiles in his sleep and pulls me close. “Hum, I love you, Rebecca,” Sam kisses my lips, softly and tenderly. “I love you too, baby,” I say, claiming his lips and pressing against him. “Am I really your only one?” “Yes, baby, forever,” Sam pulls me underneath him. I’m already naked. “Forever is a long time.” I pull away and look him in the eye. “It’s not long enough for me,” he smiles and pokes between my legs. I’m wet and ready. I’ve missed him. I open my legs and nod at him. “Thank the goddess!” He thrusts inside me with one swift movement. H

Rebecca’s POV Luca Lopez-Wallace and Emmett Wallace-Lopez are the new Alphas of Sliver Creek. In the middle of the ceremony, Claire gets a text that Sara is in labor. She and Liam are leaving Monday for the Human Realm and Southern Crescent. Hopefully, Shay will go into labor while they are there. Claire is super excited to meet her first granddaughter and see what color her eyes will be. No one saw my bruises, the make-up did a perfect job. Sam and Ike were sly in helping me hide my pregnancy. It’s too early to announce. But, one announcement Liam did make when we arrived back was that Beta Virginia has been stripped of her title and her replacement is Malcom and Nancy. Sam still wanted to snap her neck for hurting me. I think part of him feels guilty for bringing her into our lives the way he did. We get home Sunday afternoon and I want a bath and a nap. The boys have to work with Nic, Malcom, and their dad, since Liam will be away for a while. Claire spent the drive home