Willow’s POV
We walk towards Jeremy’s car which was a black Mercedes.“How were you going to get there anyway?” Jeremy asks bewildered that we could walk in such high heels.“We were going to sneak out of the pack grounds and call a taxi.” Lizzie spills.“For fuck’s sake Lizzie, why not just tell them we were going to stay over too.” Samantha says shocked at her friend’s honesty.“Sorry, I can’t seem to lie to Jeremy!” Lizzie oddly admits.I smile as I grab the driver’s side back door. I’ve had a feeling for a while that Jeremy and Lizzie had a connection. Perhaps time will tell.“That’s not a bad thing.” Jeremy grabs Lizzie’s hand and gives it a gentle kiss. Lizzie blushes under Jeremy’s intense stare.Samantha and Lizzie both climb in the car ahead of me.“There are wet clothes on the middle seat!” Samantha states.“Shit, I forgot I put them there after training at Brett’s pack.” Jeremy says collecting the clothes and putting them in the boot.“The seat is damp. We will ruin our outfits if one of us has to sit there.” Lizzie moans but quickly turns to me with a smirk.“Willow, you will have to sit on Brett’s lap in the front!” She cunningly suggests. She has always known about my crush on Brett. I made her swear not to tell Samantha. Sam isn’t the best at keeping secrets.“Sure, hop in.” Brett opens the front passenger door, climbing in the seat waiting for me to sit on his lap.I blush, Brett smiles putting his hands up.“I’ll keep my hands to myself, I promise.” He cutely adds.“Damn fucking right you will!” Jeremy scathes.I sit down and Brett closes the door.I type the postcode for the address into Jeremy’s sat nav system and lean back into Brett’s chest looking up at his face behind me. He has brown wavy hair that if un-styled flops over his eyes and forehead. His hair and skin has been sun kissed by the hot summer. He is wearing a white v neck t-shirt that shows off his chest hair subtly. He grabs the seat belt and places it over my waist and against my breasts before locking it in place. I swear I just heard him smell my hair. He places his right arm around my waist and rests his left arm on the door. I look back at him and he gives me a wink before kissing the top of my head.“Cut it out!” Jeremy mutters.I smile as my breathing hitches and my stomach turns to butterflies.We have been driving for around 10 minutes when a car blocks the country lane up ahead.“What the hell!” Jeremy slows down until he comes to a complete stop still giving a small distance between the cars. The white BMW SUV car, that is blocking our path, doors open and 4 men get out of the car.“Ash!” Jeremy growls as he gets out of the car.“Girls stay in here!” Brett says, undoing our seat belt and using his strong arms to lift me over to the driver’s side.He shuts the door behind him, looking back at me.We watch as the four men walk towards my brother and Brett. A young man, no older than Jeremy and Brett, steps forward while the other three stand back. He has an air of arrogance about him that I instantly do not like. He has bleached blonde hair that is grown out and tucked behind his ears.“What’s going on?” Lizzie asks.“Hhmm not sure, but my brother won’t remain this patient for long.” I start to see my brother tense and get angry. I decide to step out of the car to see if I can diffuse the situation.“What the fuck girl?” Samantha says.“I’m just going to see what is going on. I won’t be long. Lock yourselves in if you get worried.” They both nod. As much as they give it, they are only 16 year old girls. I know I am too but being a pack princess, my father pushed for me to be trained to fight from a young age and I know how to defend myself.I start to walk to the six men.“Everything ok lads?” I ask.“And who is this?” The young man I presume is Ash asks.“I’m Willow, Jeremy’s sister. Is there a problem as we have somewhere to be.” I state.“Oh I’m sorry Princess for keeping you waiting.” I don’t appreciate the emphasis on Princess and raise an eyebrow.“Your brother and I were just sorting out some bits. Perhaps you should go back into the car!” He says making a shooing gesture with his hands.“Excuse me? I don’t believe it is 1950’s anymore and as you have blocked off our route, clearly watching and waiting for us to come this way…maybe you should fuck off on your way and learn some manners?” I glare at him, who the hell does he think he is.“Why you little slut!” He starts to walk towards me but Jeremy growls aggressively at his comment and Brett walks toward me standing in-front of me to block me from them. Teeth are being shown by the 3 men and this Ash’s men are poised ready to pounce.“How dare you!” I move past Brett but he grabs my elbow and pulls me back into him and wraps his arm around my waist protectively.He growls again as Ash’s eyes roam up my body and goes to move towards him. I squeeze his hand before he is out of my reach. He looks back at me and down at my hand holding his.“Come Jeremy! Little boys like these don’t deserve our time.” I tell my brother through the mind link. He and Ash continue to stare at each other letting off their Alpha aura.“Come Jeremy…Jeremy please, Dad won’t like us being in this situation and will handle it with his father.”He breaks away from Ash’s stare and smiles at me.“You are lucky my sister is here, she always knows how to find a diplomatic solution. Good night lads.” He turns away from Ash who tenses clearly annoyed that he didn’t get the fight he wanted. Ash looks at me whilst my brother’s face is away from him and blows me a kiss. Brett, however, didn’t miss this and let’s off his Alpha aura which I’m shocked at how powerful it is. All five of the men freeze on the spot and it takes all my strength to not yield to his aura by placing my hand on the side of his face and calmly saying.“They aren’t worth it. Let’s go home.” His beautiful dark emerald-green eyes look directly at me. I know his wolf is forward by the darkness of the green. I acknowledge his wolf with a smile and kiss his cheek to calm him down.“Thank you for looking out for me.” I whisper.“Always.” He replies. His aura calms down and we walk back towards the car.Jeremy opens his door and climbs in. Brett opens our door, takes his seat and waits for me to sit back down. He doesn’t once let go of me which my wolf notices. Once I am sat back down, Brett doesn’t refit the seatbelt instead he places his two strong arms around my waist and pulls me back to him. He places his nose into my neck inhaling my scent for calmness.“Everything ok?” Lizzie asks from the back seat leaning forward and placing her hand on Jeremy’s shoulder. He grabs her hand in his own and squeezes it. I look at Lizzie who looks at me in bewilderment.“Yes, sorry ladies party is off!” Jeremy states.“But we are expected.” Samantha argues.“Exactly!” Brett adds. “Which means someone at the party told them you 3 were going. They were waiting here hoping you were getting a taxi and they would have jumped the driver.” Jeremy turns his head sharply looking at Brett.“Which means they were after someone.” Brett adds but I am unable to see his eye movement as I am looking ahead at Ash still standing ahead staring at us…at me. Jeremy looks at me and I look at him.“What is it?” I ask.He shakes his head and starts the car engine. He puts the car into reverse and as we move away I watch Ash still looking at me. Brett, no doubt missing this odd Alpha’s gaze, tightens his hold on me even more.Jeremy POV“Hurry up Louis, I need a shower!” I bang on the bathroom door. Louis and I share the top floor of the Alpha mansion with a separate room each but share a bathroom.“Just use Willow’s bathroom, she’s not back from training yet.” Louis huffs in response.I walk down to the middle floor where there are four bedrooms. Willow’s, our parent’s room and 2 spare rooms for visitors. One of which is constantly used by Brett, we are his second home. Willow has a bathroom next to her room, whereas the 3 other bedrooms on this floor have an ensuite each.I walk into the bathroom and start to run the shower. I open the bathroom window to stop the hot water steaming up the windows and mirror. I can see Willow walking back to the house with one of the young warriors, Jason, and our beta Thomas. Thomas is in his mid 20’s and took on the role last year after his father passed. He never got over losing Thomas’ mother, they were fated mates, and his father was never the same afterwards. A great
Willow POV“Right! Kids…we are going now. We will take Louis. Willow are you coming with us?” Mum shouts upstairs from the hallway.“No Mum, Lizzie and I are going with Jeremy and Brett.” I shout from my bedroom where Lizzie and I are listening to music and doing each other’s hair and makeup.“Ok darling, please be careful tonight.” Mum shouts.“Same to you Lizzie!” Dad offers.“Yes Alpha Nicholas.” Lizzie giggles back.“Jeremy!” Dad calls out.“What?!” Jeremy shouts from the top of the stairs on the upper floor.“We are going. Make sure your sister and Lizzie get there safe.”“Of course, Dad. You look lovely Mum.” Jeremy responds.“Thank you darling. See you in an hour. Don’t be late.” She shouts just as they close the front door.15 minutes later the doorbell rings at the front door.“Brett, I’m just coming down, can you get that?” I hear Jeremy shout again from the floor above.“Right come on Willow, you must be ready now…you look gorgeous.” Lizzie tells me.“I don’t know about that
Willow POVThe venue looked fantastic. I had already caught up with Samantha and some of the other girls from school. My parents mingled with family and local pack leaders that had been invited. Brett’s parents were here and my dad was enjoying his conversation with Brett’s father, Alpha Robert, at the bar. He and Robert grew up together and had a similar friendship to Brett and Jeremy. They remained the closest of friends and confidants. We knew if we ever needed help Robert would be there and vice versa.I walk up to my father and give him a kiss on the cheek.“Ah there’s my Princess.” He says giving me a side cuddle.“Hello Alpha Robert.” I greet. He is slightly shorter than Brett but holds more bulk. The sign of an Alpha. He has brown hair that is starting to grey and green eyes like his son. He is dressed in a 3-piece suit and holding a cigar in one hand.“My goodness Willow, is that you? You have turned into a beautiful young lady. Who is he?” He asks.“Who is who?” I ask confuse
Jeremy POVI was fucking fuming! Who the fuck did he think he was? Touching my sister, touching the pack Princess. Our pack wasn’t the biggest in the country but with 1000 members it certainly held respect in the southeast. Brett’s pack was of a similar size, but he and his father had family links to the North which gave them a stronger presence in the country and warriors to call upon in a time of need. Brett played it down to me but from what I could gather he was the heir to the packs up North that had no other bloodline descendants.My father treated his pack members as if they were equal, which I understand but it gives twats like Jason the idea that they can rise above their station and take advantage. Well not on my watch.“Willow’s fine Jeremy, just calm down and have a drink.” Beta Thomas comes over with a beer in his hand giving it to me.“He is a fucking prick!” I yell, my wolf still fuming.“Some of our boys have intercepted him already and he’ll be in the cells sleeping it
Brett POVI crouch down and pick Willow up bridal style.“Where to miss?” I ask her, a joke we’ve always shared from one of her favourite films.“Maybe for some fresh air please Brett.”I nod and carry her out of the marquee. I sit her down on an outdoor rattan sofa chair and gently pull her head down to inspect her wound.“Fuck, it’s bleeding pretty bad.” I say panicking, she should be healing by now.“It’s okay, I came prepared.” She pulls out some antiseptic cleaning wipes and cotton pads to clean her wound.I pick up the wipes and cotton pads to clean her wound.“Now, how would you know to bring these. It’s almost as if you knew this was going to happen.”She shrugs her shoulders.I bend down looking her in the eyes.“Willow, can I ask you something?”“Always.” She replies in a way that tugs at my heart.“Do you see things before they happen? It’s almost like you knew Jeremy was going to find his mate at midnight, and you knew it was Lizzie didn’t you?”She tilts her head looking a
Beta Thomas POVI overheard Brett and Jeremy discussing that Willow shouldn’t drive home. I was already bored, I wanted to get back to the pack grounds and teach Jason, the fucker, a lesson. Nobody touches our princess, nobody harms our Alpha family.Once Jeremy mind-linked me, I grabbed the keys from him and caught up with Willow and Lizzie. I unlock the car and jump in the driver’s seat before Willow could challenge me.After they say goodbye, I sped off down the surrounding narrow country lanes back to our grounds.I check the rear-view mirror to see both girl’s eyes are glazed over which means they are mind-linking one another.Judging by Jeremy’s reaction as he turned 18 at the stroke of midnight, he had found his mate and my new Luna was sitting behind me. For some reason Jeremy and Willow hadn’t told Lizzie and I wouldn’t go against them, they must have their reasons.We had been driving for around 15 minutes when I slow the car down to turn a sharp corner. Suddenly, I notice sk
Jeremy POVI couldn’t sleep.My wolf is restless having found his mate. Now wanting his mate.I decide to sack football off and security picks me and Brett up. I tried to get hold of Willow by her phone but had no response which meant she was still asleep.I felt awful about last night and Brett has barely looked at me. I’m not an idiot. I’ve suspected for some time that he was too invested in Willow and I won’t let her get hurt when he finds his mate. I’m hoping his she-wolf is up at one of his Northern packs and he will find her in August when he turns 18.We pull up back home and are greeted by my dad and Louis at the front door.“Happy Birthday son!” Dad embraces me tightly. Louis pats my back wishing me a happy birthday also. I follow them into the hallway where Mum is walking towards me with her arms out ready to embrace me.“Happy Birthday my darling boy. Morning Brett.” She beams. “You are both back too early, I thought you were playing football this morning?”“Erm, I need a
Brett POV I followed Willow and Lizzie into the kitchen. Jeremy walks past me towards his father’s office, no doubt on the hunt for Thomas. As I walk into the kitchen, I greet Luna Eve and Louis. I grab the knife off Eve and continue preparing the fruit for her, she smiles at me in appreciation. At my pack we have a cook called Rose that does all the cooking. Eve doesn’t seem to like having similar help unless it is a big event. It does help towards the family vibe that the Johnson home gives off.“It was lovely to see your parents last night Brett. They mentioned you are leaving tonight to visit the northern packs before starting university?” She mentions.In the corner of my eye, I notice Willow’s head spring up watching our conversation.“Yes Luna, I need to implement some new training strategies that we’ve been using. It also helps with the pack relations if they see me or Father every so often.” I respond. “Well, I hope Jeremy has been learning from you and we shall miss you be