Finch’s POVAri is walking with her girls as they chat about gender reveals and the wedding. Me and my boys are carrying all the gear for her horse. Kale is behind us, holding an umbrella for the vamps. Their girlfriend, as they call her, is completely ignoring them.“Carl, Jacob, the barn has a loft if you two would like to actually watch the horse riding,” I tell them.Duke- Yeah, away from our girl, Blood Suckers.“Thank you, Alpha,” they say and go up to the loft.Ari’s first reaction to the horse was to approach with caution. She held out her hand and let him approach her.“Damn,” I hear Anderson whisper as Ari leans her forehead to the horse. He turns away and takes deep breaths.“Yeah, I'm going back to the house,” Carter takes a deep breath and walks away.Duke- Bad enough the fuck buddy is here. We have to worry about Anderson and Carter too.Me- What about Finley?“What am I missing?” Finley asks Everly.Everly giggles and kisses him.Duke- Finley is my favorite.I roll my e

Ari POV“Hey, guys,” I smile, joining my friends to pack Lewis up.Caleb comes out of the bedroom in just a tee shirt and athletic shorts.“Great, you are here!” Caleb smiles. “Any way at all you would be willing to make breakfast, please?”“Damn, I do miss your pancakes,” Kale smiles.I inhale deeply.“Why is your scent off?” I ask surprised.“Oh, I must smell like the girl I was with last night. I didn’t have a chance to shower, she lives in Scruggs Hall, so community bathrooms,” Kale lies. He is a terrible liar. He doesn’t smell like sex.Juliet- Him lying makes me nervous.Me- Me too. I’ll ask Finch to come help us today.Juliet- We can’t do that; he has those meetings today.Me- Everly?Juliet- Good idea.Me- Everly?Everly- Yes, Luna?Me- Seriously, Ari. You are mated and marked by the Alpha’s son, we are basically equals.Everly- Sorry, yes Ari.Me- I know I said you could stay downstairs, but I think I need you up here.Everly- On my way.I make my way to the kitchen and start

Ari POVThe snow fell last night but I’m not giving up my ride on Clink.Juliet- If we weren’t growing a pup, I would want a run myself.Me- But we are growing a pup.I get him ready and mount.“Hey,” Anderson smiles as I trout out to the field.“Hi there,” I stop because I remember what Finch said about Anderson.“Taking Clink out?” He asks, looking in my eyes.“Yes,” I tell him with a nod.“Am I stopping you?” He asks.“Anderson, yes, you are. Your father has informed me of your issues,” I tell him.Anderson’s face falls.“It’s not issues, it’s I realize now what I lost,” he blinks at me. “I’ll leave you alone.”Juliet- My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.Me- Are you serious?Juliet- Kale and Anderson, most likely Carter. Our milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.Me- Stop, please, stop.Juliet keeps singing the song over and over. I try to block her, but she keeps breaking through.Finally, I think she tired herself out and I was able to concentrate of Clink, the fore

Finch’s POVI see the panic on Ari’s face as she sees the images.“One of the letters was found while he was with us,” I tell her. “It’s not Kale.”Ari starts to breath heavily.Duke- She and Juliet are destressed. They don’t believe you.“Sweetheart, look at me,” I tell her, trying to calm her. I rub her arms and help her sit down. “Look at me.”“Finch, I know him better than you do. I know his body, his movements, his hair. His scent has been altered. I’m telling you, that is Kale.”Duke- Juliet is convinced as well. She is crying in pain and betrayal.“Sweetheart,” I say, still rubbing her arms. “He was standing there watching you ride Clink. He stayed there the whole time. The note was found while Melissa was riding. He was there. There is no way for him to write about what you were wearing or riding Clink. It could not have been him.”Ari is breathing heavy.“It’s Kale. He has magic. He could have planted the notes in Alicia’s handwriting. While still standing right next to us,”

Finch’s POV"Let’s go pack your stuff,” Anderson tells Kale.“Is he safe?” I ask.“We are under Royal Command not to hurt him,” Carter rolls his eyes. “So, Jack should come too.”Jack smirks and follows the boys and Kale. Finley is on the detail with Ari, but Anderson and Carter can at least defend themselves, right?I jog over to where Ari is being comforted by her detail.“Hey, Sweetheart, can you release the boys from their command to not hurt Kale?” I ask her.She looks at me with blinking eyes.“Yes,” She whimpers. “I, Ariella Zillard, Princess of the Royal Wolfpack, release Anderson Conrad, Carter Conrad and Finley Conrad from the command to not hurt Kale.”Suddenly, Finley smirks.“Everly, I love you, but I need just a little revenge. Please?” Finley asks, pouting at his mate.“Don’t kill him,” Everly points her finger at him.“Death, no; pain, oh yes,” Finley kisses Everly and runs, actually, runs away.“I hope they do kill him,” Ari let’s out.“No, you don’t,” I tell her.Duk