Dale Once again, he had been schooled about his mate’s intelligence; that puzzle set was pretty challenging and Grant gave him a meaningful look when he came back to sit with his Gem. He didn’t need to be reminded of his stupid decision that had almost cost him so much. He knew he’d fucked up and he was working so hard to fix it. He was just grateful that the mate bond was making things a little easier for him, since he doubted she would have given him the time of day if not for it drawing her to him. But he spent his time with her while the other wolves did their run. They would be in the middle somewhere, since the alphas all wanted to see the Messengers run. They had quite a few good runners in the army, but he was always measuring his warriors against others. It would not do for them to be less than the best. And though their runners might not be the fastest, they were definitely the best trained in evasion and battles, so they would have the best chance at carrying the me

Dale At first he was just relieved that his mate was unhurt and he had to remind Duke that claiming her here and now with cameras on them was not the best time or place, especially considering that they still had to gain her trust before the planned marking at the end of the week.  Duke had huffed and agreed that he did not want anyone to see her when he claimed her.  But then he turned his attention to the wolf hanging miserably in Charlie’s hold and he was livid to realize it was his brother, someone he hadn’t expected to see ever again.  But then he should have probably expected it when his father had shown up out of nowhere; they were like two peas in a pod. He felt like shit when he had to tell his Gem that it was his family who had made her life difficult this time and he honestly expected her to kick his butt out of the pack.  But she surprised him at her acceptance of that fact. She might not be ready to deal with them, but

DaleHe was having trouble fighting his instincts when it came to marking and mating with Gemma.  He had been so close to marking her when she’d held him in their room.  He had been shaking with the effort it took to contain his every alpha instinct.So he’d done the one thing he’d known would help to soothe his wolf’s possessive instincts.  He’d knelt down and cared for her in the most submissive way possible.  Gemma had been embarrassed and he guessed that Daisy had not informed her of the true meaning of what he had done.  He had forced Duke to submit to his alpha.She was still embarrassed by the time he forced himself to release her hand and Jessica had obviously guessed something else entirely, considering the scent of arousal still hanging in the air from their interaction, both his and hers.He had to help himself in the hot shower in a bid to soothe their lust somewhat.  This was going t

DaleShe had excused herself from the table while he watched the alphas challenge each other for the title of strongest.  He didn’t have much interest in it; his wolf only wanted to stay close to their mate.After a while he noticed that she still had not returned; he became worried and excused himself to see if she had gone somewhere to be alone.  He had noticed that she would do that sometimes and he was worried with her energy fading quickly sometimes from all the wolves present.She would get tired quickly and she never said anything.  What if she’d overexerted herself and was helpless somewhere?  He had just come down the corridor when he heard her scream; it sounded like an angry scream and he rushed towards the bathroom where he was sure she was now.His mate never got so angry that she would be aggressive about it.  He tried the door, but it was locked.  He heard the scuffle inside and he felt the small ha

DaleHe could see his mate fighting both her wolf and her instincts about trusting him completely.  She was mostly pensive whenever he saw her.  According to Duke, Daisy had informed him that she was trying to figure out which of his actions were dictated by the mate bond and which were his true feelings.He didn’t know how to prove to her that he really was head over heels in love with her and the mate bond only forged the initial connection and the tingling sensations of their touch.  He was frustrated with the situation he had caused and he wasn’t sure how to fix it.  He was willing to fight for them, but he needed guidance.Currently he was waiting for his opponent to make the first move, but the alpha was nervous facing him.  This alpha always erred on the side of avoidance.  He didn’t know if it was because he wasn’t a very good fighter or because he was by nature a more peaceful alpha.  His pack m