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both hands, my groggy vision was seeming to get clearer. There was another knock on my door. Rolling myself out of bed, I slipped on

de, shutting the door behind him. I walked to my in-room kitchen and started my coffee pot. I always pre-

thought we were going to go for a run in the evening. Kelly said you decided to stay in your room fo

e I needed to have a minute to breathe.” Tanner stared at me, knowing it was someth

wled at me in the dining hall yesterday?” Not answering his quest

e with anything. You know I won't judge.” Tanner had a comical personality

ay. Normally I would smash a girl that I thought was attractive, and never look back. Not Harper, she has been through too much. There is no way I would do her li

hoose a Luna. Samantha is clingy more than ever. And I still must decide on what I am going to do with Preston during traini

the women better something will need to be done.” I alrea

there to see it. Tanner was in charge that day. I will be handling it though. Disrespecting a lady was something I will never stand for. My thoughts went back to our female warriors. They are decent fighters, but they need to be pushed harder. I think they lack inspiration. Samantha is well trained but not on the level I would like to see her as a head trainer. Unfortunately, she is the best we have for the women right now. My mind went back to the conversation that father and I had with Harper yesterday. I rea

yes, I already know who it is. Tanner walked over and lifted

retch. He handed my phone to me. I didn’t want to answer it, but I knew if I didn’t, she would just keep calling. If I turne

voice was a pitch higher than

letting Sam sleep in my room lately. I guess the pressure from my parents was getting to me. I know I need to pick a mate. I like Sam, and she is attractive. We recently started getting intimate wi

urned in early.” Her wo

how good I am with my hands.” I shut my eyes tight and sque

I’ll talk to you later, ok.”

ay. I am getting my nails done for the eclipse celebration. I am so excited, wait

d to take care of, but this was me just trying to avoid her until I could figure out how I really feel. I don’t want to lead her on if our re

r father. You know how much he loves me. I’

my phone into my pocket and looked up to

ase, tell me you took my advice and kept your distance from that girl. Gabe

suring me every day. It all started to become too much.

by giving me his best puppy dog eyes. I finished my coffee and decided

Harper.” Snapping my head in his direction, I could see an excited look on his face. How was he excit

I was feeling my anger boiling up at the thought of Sam saying someth

but she doesn’t care to step up to anyone by the looks of it.

etter than to treat members that way. Especially new members, my father even mind lin

am’s face with her little finger about to say something when I dragged her up the stairs. Her face was so re

s! I told you he would tou

Stop talking about Harper

she is?”

for sure too. Aren’t you supposed to be the fir

but Harper is also a hell of a lot better looking than Samantha. We should kill her for insulting what is our

ou should have let Harper have her way.” I grinned

labeled her a charity case. What do you mean let Harper have her

w well Harper could handle herself on the field. I can’

o join me for a run tonight. I hate to ditch you but she’s really cute.” My eyes fell instantly black. Red hot fire rolled over my body as my anger surged to another level. Before he could even finish what, he was saying I s

omething to do with your foul mood yesterday.” Mika coming

k into my mind as I could, but he was angry. He loved Tanner because he was like a brother to me, but when it comes to Harper it’s safe to say Mika plays no games. I backed up off Tanner and looked down at him as he was wiping

am here though. Oh, and back to Samantha… how could you…yuck!” rolled my eyes at him. “Hey, did you he

How big of a coincide

rned serious. If the stories were true, that would mean trouble. Not only that, but if Harper

believe them, but I do believe legends also de

r is going to be getting her wolf, they will all be hovering arou

t training

, but in my blind rage I couldn’t even hear him. I am just going to have to do better to control myself until things become clearer for me. Maybe when Harper gets her wolf, she will find her mate and it may not be me. Then I will believe a witch has placed a spell on me. The way I am acting is fueled b

” Mika’s laughter

t then?” I ask Mika hoping

n Goddess. I can say that with certainty. I am not able to tell you th

way, ease up on Tanner. You know he would never intentionally make a move on

eel so possessive of her. I hope she is our mate. She is bea

e why; I would just sweat it all out during training. I rubbed my hands together smearing the gel all over then ran it through my hair tossing it in a messy kind of way. I styled my hair the same way every day. I don’t have a lot of time

aint scent enveloped me. She is beautiful with her long black wavy hair piled on top of her head in a messy bun. Her tan skin was highlighted by a cute peach colored gym outfit. It was tight fitting exaggerating all her curves. She was standing holding a tray of food and had stopped at a table where Tanner was already seated. Smiling at him, as he said something silly, I a

Or how she is all you can think about? Or how…shit, the hag is here.” Mika said disappearing back into

n’t get to see you today.” Samantha

She walked around to my side, and I could see her make

e salon, remember?” Oh yeah, she

was over the training portion of the female warriors. Tanner was over the males. There were s

point Harper had sat in the chair across from Tanner. They were having a conversati

you can wear. You two are a

orrow a dress. I have to find a way to make some

her and give her what she wants. How disgusting.” Samantha said beside me. We wer

pack. You will treat her with respect. She is

and her lips connected with mine. I didn’t kiss her back, but I didn’t want to embarrass her by pushing her back, so I just waited for it to end. Hating the fact that she just did that in front of everyone. I looked toward Harper. A look of hurt covered her face

late. I’ll see you later.” I was trying

tood straight and walked toward the door of the dining h

d you two beco

issed me here. I told her we would take things slow and see where it went.” I said deflated. I rub

ike it’s really heated between

her face as she seemed to be deep in thought. “So, Harper, how was your night?” I said trying to get off the subject o

raining was, so I tried to catch you or Tanner here

of days to adjust before inviting you to train.” She smiled and picked up her tray to empty it. She really didn’t have to do that. The dining s

back. It will also give me a chance to get to know more pack m

cup in the front. A section of her midriff was showing between the gap of her sports bra and workout tights. Heat flooded my body. I realized I was staring.

Make her ours, now!” Mika

ver my shoulder, carry her to m

can’t.” shaking his head in ag

hrough too much, she needs time.” I spoke. Mika scoffed and disappeared into the darkness of my mind. Probably laying down to pout somewhere. Knowing

o get to the field?” Tanner as

nd I’ll meet you there. Let everyone know we are running l

he door. I hope Sam hasn’t left yet. I really want to have this conversation with her in person. Outsi

leave. She heard my voice and looked over to me and smiled. She said some

iss me so soon.” She laughed an

didn’t say anything and waited for me to speak first. “Sam, this thing between us…it just feels forced. I like you; I do. You're beautiful and sma

enough time.” She threw herself into my chest wrapping her arms around my neck.

ep this up Sam.” Her facial expression turned to hurt as

er. Her face fell into her hands as her friend patted her back to comfort her. I hate things had to end that way, but it is better to end things now than to let it go for