Third Person's POV River clung to Brian as he carried him toward the pack house. River was so confused, he didn't know why his mate was so concerned about him or even touching him, especially when he didn't like him. River’s chest tightened at the thought of his mate not liking him and a lump formed in his throat. He wishes he knew what he could do to get his mate to like him. He wondered if maybe it was his clothes, they were old and worn. Maybe if he dressed better, maybe then he would like him... River made a mental note to remember to ask the Alpha if he could help him find some clothes tomorrow. There's a lot of homes around, there's bound to be plenty of clothes hanging outside. River thought and then glanced at the side of his mate's head. He noticed how thick his mate's neck was. It was much thicker than his own. River thought his neck was so thin that his mate could probably snap it with his fingers. He noticed his mate's light brown hair, which was short on the sides

Third Person's POV Atticus pulled Harris into the pack house. Harris held his hand over his mouth as he tried to wrap his head around what Lucian told him. The Alpha thought for certain his mate wanted the same things Brody did. He prepared himself for everything, except this. Harris prepared himself for a fight. He prepared himself for another challenge for his title. He prepared himself for a rejection... But Harris did not prepare himself for his mate to want him, and nothing else. As soon as the door closed behind them, Harris pulled free and ran away from Atticus. Atticus' heart dropped. Harris knew he had no bad intentions, and yet he still ran from him... That hurt! Harris made it to the end of the hall before he stopped and fell to his knees. His chest heaved and he reached back, holding his hand out to his mate. As soon as Atticus saw that outstretched hand, he crossed the distance of the hall in the blink of an eye and took the man's hand into his own, turning him a

Third Person's POV As Brian came out of the bathroom, River sat up and rubbed his eyes. River’s beautiful blue eyes blinked as his mate came into focus. Brian smiled at the adorable Omega and approached the bed. Brian sat down on the bed and pulled River into his lap. The Delta 1 buried his face in the Omega's neck and took a deep breath in, wanting to smell his mate one more time before he headed off to work. River was still not used to his mate’s affection and his body stiffened when he was first lifted into Brian's lap. But Brian’s gentle touch, the way his arms snaked around River’s body and pulled him close, had the Omega relaxing in an instant and he wrapped his arms around Brian’s neck. The Omega pressed his face into his mate's neck and his nose quickly found his scent gland. River smiled as he took a deep breath in and he felt Rain rolling over in his head and baring his belly. Brian pulled back and looked at the Omega as he brushed his hair away from his forehead.

Third Person's POV Atticus opened the door and his chest tightened when he saw Harris standing on the other side of the door. Atticus didn't know what to say... He was afraid that if he opened his mouth, he would regret what came out. "What happened? What's going on?" Harris asked, and Atticus laughed as he shifted his weight. His laugh became louder and he ran his hand down his face. Atticus turned away from Harris, he had to. His anger was rising. How can his own mate set him up? Atticus was beginning to wonder how much of his story was true. Did Harris' first mate really do what he claimed, or did he kill Brody in cold blood? "You have some fucking nerves asking me what's going on!" Atticus said angrily as Harris stepped into his room. Harris closed the door behind him and approached his mate. "Atticus, what are you talking abou-" Harris' words were cut off as Atticus turned and slammed him against the wall, bringing his face in front of his mate's face. Harris was conf

Third Person's POV Harris stayed in human form as long as he could but the enemy kept coming. He was outnumbered, and his men were dropping like flies. The Alpha ignores the pain he feels as each member dies, and he ignores the pain from wounds he sustained. Harris doesn't know who these people are, but they're not rogues, it's another pack, two of them. Harris turns around as another wave of enemies approaches. As he looks at the line of enemies, his stomach drops when his eyes land on two familiar faces. Brody's father laughs as he steps forward with Alpha William at his side. "Well, well, well... You're not so tough without your allies and magical friends, are you?" Brody's father looked at William before they both looked at Harris with an evil grin. "What are you doing? Your son challenged me. That was a legal fight! You're not allowed to seek revenge." "Who said I'm seeking revenge? All they're going to know is that I'm here to help my friend, Alpha William. You stole