Kennedy is a human girl raised inside a werewolf pack, best friends with Jeremiah, the future Alpha. Her life is carefully planned—college, leaving the pack, and a normal human future. But after a tragic past and a bond that feels deeper than friendship, fate forces her to face a choice she never expected.
I turned fully to face him, no longer caring if the sheet covered me or not. “Wait, what?” I asked, confused. “The attack, and everything that happened in my office**it was a week ago.” “Then why am I not hooked up to a bunch of machines in the hospital?” “You don’t seem to need them.…
“If we can. I’m not sure of the schedule, but I’d like to be there, to support. What are you doing?” he replies. “I had someone stash some backup clothes in here, just in case.” I walk around the side just in time to catch him adjusting the waistband of his athletic shorts, highlighting that…
“I’m not sure,” I admit, feeling the confusion in his eyes. I can’t quite put it into words myself. We finish our meal in silence, the quiet between us comfortable rather than awkward. I bundle up again, ready to head to the training grounds together. This time, I ride with Ryker in his truck. The…
My mind was moving slowly, trying to process his words. “Wait… Ryker. Was that your first kiss? I mean, not just our first kiss, but your very first kiss ever?” No way. There was no way. “What if I said yes?” he replied with a sly grin. Ryker Until now, I never really cared. I…
Then I felt a gentle tingling sensation, starting at my scalp and trickling down my spine. Her fingernails were softly scratching my head. “Please, tell me. Be honest. No half-truths**I want to help.” I took a deep breath, weighing what I could or should say. “The whole truth…” She tugged my hair lightly, making sure…
“Only if you want them,” Ryker assured me. “Kennedy, I would never force you into anything. You’re natural with pups, but I know plenty of people who don’t want or can’t have kids.” “But isn’t there an expectation? To have an heir?” “Well, yes, technically. But I promise, it’s a decision we make together. No…
“Anything you want,” Ryker murmured, pressing a gentle kiss to my forehead before guiding us away from the driveway and toward the house. But we hadn’t taken two steps before Claude spoke again. “It’s so nice to meet you…?” His hand extended, as if expecting a handshake or for me to finish the sentence. I…
“Ryker? Talk to me. You’re kind of freaking me out,” I say, grabbing his hand. He allows it but doesn’t squeeze back; his hand feels stiff, distant in mine. “Mindlink me if you can’t say it out loud.” As we slip away from the shadows behind the building, the sun is dipping low, painting the…
Suddenly, I get radio silence from everyone. I know it’s her**she told them not to respond to me. She’s learned how to use her command, and it’s frustrating as hell. And the worst part? This is my fault. I change quickly and head to my office to work, but I don’t last an hour before…
“What? No male wolf holds onto his virginity like you have. For a while, I thought maybe you were gay, and we’d have to find a surrogate,” she teases. “Mom,” I grumble, rubbing my face with my hands. Of course she knows everything. This woman is impossible. “Either way would have been fine with me,…