Kris’s POV I looked out of the window as we drove towards the Green Trees Pack. “Rylee. Am I doing the right thing?” “What are you talking about?” He asked. “Trying to find a mate. Am I doing the right thing?” “Shut up. Kris. Don’t you dare doubt yourself?” Lacie said before Rylee had time to answer me. “You are trying to find a mate to please the Wolf Council. Is it wrong that they are forcing you to do this? Yes. But don’t you dare doubt yourself.” “River Valley is your pack and our home. You are doing whatever you can to protect everyone. Why should you settle for a loser mate? Not a chance. We are here to help and support you with whatever crazy ideas you come up with.” Isabelle tells me. Erin laughs. “Personally, I can’t wait for you to take down that dammed Wolf Council. Make them realize that a woman is more than who she is mated to.” “They’re right Kris. All of them. It really sucks that you have to do this. But along this journey, you

Kris’s POV It was mine and Nathan’s 19th birthday. Thankfully, Council Member Clayton hadn’t arrived yet. We both expected him to turn up today. No doubt he would do it on purpose to ruin our celebration. The pack helped us celebrate. Emily baked us our own separate birthday cakes. Nathan’s was chocolate and mine was red velvet. Oh, how I love a red velvet cake with plenty of frosting. Overall, the day was amazing, and I was so happy. As per usual. Nathan and I met at the dining room table to exchange our homemade gifts. We both agreed years ago we would give each other something personal. Something that reminded us of our bond. An item, a picture. Just something from the past year that reminded us we had each other, and we were not to spend a cent on it. This year, I framed a picture of us that Rylee had taken. Nathan and I were laughing as we stood in front of a barbecue. It was an incredible day that ended with us going on a midnight run with the pac

Dillon’s POV Council Member Clayton has been here for over a week now. Kris hasn’t been able to leave the pack on trips because of his presence. He has been checking pack member’s files every day. Ensuring our records were up-to-date. He is so anal. There was a ‘t’ that wasn’t crossed in one file. He complained it looked like an ‘l’, which could have consequences for that pack member. “We are looking at making it digital soon. It will be ready next time you visit Council Member Clayton.” I informed him. “There won’t be any extensive issues like that in the future. I hope you are computer-literate.” I said snidely to him. The look on his face told me he wasn’t. He doesn’t help himself by being an ass. Council Member Clayton has been checking our schedules, ensuring we are dedicating enough time to our senior duties. He’s been scrutinizing any changes Kris has introduced since her father’s death. Dictating to her how she should run her pack. I have never seen a wom

Erin’s POV On the way to the next pack, I couldn’t help but notice how much room there was in the back seat. I noticed that I could comfortably rest my hand where Isabelle used to be. I looked out of the window and shed a tear. We only left a few hours ago, but it felt so much longer. Is this how it is going to be when Lacie and Kris find their mates? Our foursome will be disbanded throughout the Wolf Kingdom? Lacie takes hold of my hand and squeezes it. I glanced at her. She gave me a half-grin while holding back the tears that had filled her eyes. As we pulled up to the entrance of the Blue Valley Pack. Rylee handed over Kris’s invitation to him. The guard looked at it. “Welcome Alpha Kristen,” he said to me. I guess he assumed I was Kris, seeing as I was sitting in the back of the SUV. “It’s not far to the pack house. I will let the Alpha know you’re on your way.” He informed me. I play along. That’s why we’re here. “Would it be possible to wa

Lucy’s POV “Let’s just go together.” I plead with Jordan. “I have things I have to do first. If you’re not here, he can’t threaten me.” Jordan tells me as he looks into my eyes. It’s going to be torture leaving Jordan, but he is right. I cry as he kisses me. “Don’t cry, Lucy. All I need to hear is that you’re safe. You are my life. My future. Lucy, we have a future out in the daylight, not in the shadows.” He says excitedly. I nodded my head and watched him leave. I told myself he’s not walking away from me, he’s making sure I get out safely. My heart didn’t understand that though and ached like I would never see him again. Jordan told me to wait for Alpha Kristen just inside the pack’s border. He gave me a description of what Alpha Kristen looked like, so I knew it was her. As I met Alpha Kristen’s assistant last night, I already knew what she looked like. But did she convince her Alpha to take me with her? As I am a member of the Blue Valley Pack, Alph