Again future Alpha Romero's POVWith my hand over Loriann's shoulders, we leave the packhouse.She's much more excited now, the prospect of seeing her parents obviously doing her good. I opened the car door for her to get in. This time we rode in my Escalade, which one of the warriors had prepared for me in the parking lot. "Thanks for doing this with me, Romero. I was really scared to tell them I was pregnant. They had such high expectations of me and look what I have brought them". She sounds so emotional that I can't help pulling her to me. She snuggles up against my chest, just like before, and I can't help but let out a resounding sigh. Xan purrs with satisfaction, it's been a long time since we've had Loriann so close. I feel him reach for Era and lick her head. It feels so good to have our wolves adoring each other, I just have to get Loriann to accept me. A few minutes later, I park outside her childhood home.I can feel the mood of the woman nex

Future Alpha Romero's POV stillToday's training was tough, I can tell Jace is struggling to stay upright too.Our trainers haven't made it easy for us, testing the physical condition of both our humans and wolves. The strength of the Alpha and Beta determines the fieriness of the pack, and with a big one like Eclipse Howl, we need to be in top shape. Only now do I understand how my father gained his reputation as a tough leader. He also had private lessons, which allowed the trainers to focus on his personal development.But extraordinary circumstances have made it necessary for Jace and I to train in the pack. And I don't regret it, every day I get to spend with my pups is a real gift and brings me so much satisfaction. They are growing well, with such strong Alpha genes, that is to be expected. Coming home is the most heartwarming moment for me. All three of them crawl towards me, competing to see who can reach me first. When I hold them in my arms, I know there's nothing in this w

Future Alpha Romero's POV againWith all five rogues now dead, it is time to head back.The warriors who accompanied Loriann are now in charge of burning the bodies in an open pit a few yards outside our borders. "I will continue my patrol, Romero. I'll see you later. Don't forget to pick up the pups, the nannies are on leave today." Loriann usually behaves as if there was no issue with the rogues at all. But I'm not going to leave it at that, I need clarity from her."As soon as you are done, come straight to our quarters, please. I need to talk to you urgently," I tell her, my gaze set on her. She nods and prepares to shift and move on. But I quickly take her hand and turn her face to mine. "I need answers, Loriann. I'll leave the puppies with my mother for now, because we need to talk first". She nods again, but this time her face is serious. All three of us shift, Jace and I head for the packhouse.'Jace, do you think the rogue's words were foolish? A

Pump It UpBeta Female Louise's POV All these months in Blue Blood have done me well. My skin is glowing and my hair, which I used to wear short, has grown past my shoulders. Even if I say so myself, my time with my mate has been the best of my life.Zalev adores me, and he doesn't miss a moment to show it. He was a little disappointed that I was no longer a virgin, but he soon got over it. What matters to him is that I am with him and that we now have a stable life in the Alpha Alvarez pack. We have our own apartment with all the comforts and a well-paid job as the Beta and Beta female of the pack.I train the pups from the age of ten until they shift. Then the Head Warrior and Gamma take them from me for further combat training. When I am with the cubs, I often long for my own. Zalev and I have never talked about having a family, but I am sure he will want them eventually. The next generation of Alphas will need Betas, and they will have to come from Zalev's bloodline."

Beta Female Louise's POV stillIn the days that follow, the relationship between Zalev and me continues to go downhill.We barely speak and I only see him at lunch and dinner in the dining hall. In the first few days after the fatal conversation, he came back from work late at night and I was already asleep most of the time. And in the morning he left early. At the table, he stares at his plate and barely exchanges a word with me.I have enough days now to think about what Sara, my wolf, has confided in me.Zalev is already over the fact that I wasn't a virgin when we met, and I've told him frankly that I don't really believe in fated mates. At least not that I would ever meet mine, since I was over twenty-one. Besides, I had a high rank that afforded me many privileges. Zalev was fine with that, for my mate, my past was a sealed chapter, what counted for him was the two of us.I deny being jealous of Lori for having triplets with Romero.The Alpha son was a fling, I saw him as a chal