Liam P.O.V. Getting back home I am drenched from the sudden burst of rain. My mind is running a mile a minute, and Ash is both fuming by his mate degrading herself like that, and excited to have been with his mate again. But he is also really frustrated with her for not wanting to be with us. She keeps saying she is not Luna material, but we can feel the power within her. She is so strong. Why doesn’t she believe in herself? I walk into the packhouse in nothing but shorts, dripping from my hair. Some of the Omegas giggle when they see me, but they hurry on their way when I give them a semi scowl. Back in my bedroom I go to the bathroom to dry up and change into clothes. The conversation with Maddie playing over and over again. “I don’t want a mate. It’s nothing on you, Alpha. I just.. I’m not mate material, and this is for the best. You need a suitable Luna for your pack, and I am not it.” What on earth did she mean by this? It’s nothing on me. What does that even mean?! ‘Mom, do y
Maddison P.O.V. I woke up the next morning feeling somewhat relieved and sad. I don’t know if I did the right thing yesterday or not, but I know he would be so much better off without me. My heart feels heavy though, which I have never felt before. Not even when I was accused of something I didn’t as a child and not when I was thrown out of the pack. I get out of bed, washing my face in the water bowl I have in my bedroom. After getting clothes on, I go out into my kitchen area and get some cold cheese and bread for breakfast. I keep repeating the conversation I had with Liam, and the more I do that, the more I regret my strong resolve. Ember is not helping at all either. She keeps sending yummy pictures of our mate into my mind, and how he just seemed curious and not at all judging when asking about my powers. After a while pacing in my cave I give up, pick up my basket and decide to pick some fruit for jam. I always make jams and freeze berries so I have them over winter. It’s
Liam P.O.V. I’ve been spending all morning in my office, researching and reading old papers and pack records. The story mom told me last night has been swirling in my mind ever since, and I have slept a wink. At 5am I decided to go to my office instead of tossing and turning in my bed.The search mostly regarded the illness of the late Luna Jennifer. One of the newspaper articles is right in front of me on the table, and I once again feel like punching the journalist. I’ve had that feeling a lot of times over the course of the last few hours. The only side of the story is told by the scorn Alpha, his attention seeking daughter and some official spokesperson from the pack. Beta’s daughter on jealous rampage against her Luna It should seem unlikely that a little girl should be able to kill a grown adult, but that is nevertheless what has happened at the Iron Mountain Pack. Speaking with multiple pack members, the overall consensu
Maddison P.O.V. I can’t even describe how much I enjoyed the lunch with Liam and his parents. They are a loud bunch, but they all made me feel at home right away. They ask curious questions, listen attentively to my answers and don't seem bothered by my way of life. Although I more than once traced worry in their eyes when I answered something, which they quickly hid behind smiling faces. “Dearest, why don’t you tell us about your powers? Azlela said she had not seen a child with so much magic in her since she herself was born.” Cianna asks me, and I feel myself blush a deep red. I have never talked to anyone but Azlela about my magic, and she drilled into my head how it was something not to talk openly about. Cianna seems to read my mind, as she reaches over the table and takes my hands. “Azlela was a cautious woman. And I imagine how she must have ingrained in you that magic is not something you talk about. But we are family, and you are safe.” Her eyes are sincere, and I feel my
Liam P.O.V. “Do you want to talk here, or do you want to come home with me and talk there?” I ask, not wanting to push her too much, but I badly want her to come with me back home. I’m hoping I can convince her to stay there. Maybe just for the night, but it’ll be a start. I know she is definitely not ready to spend the night in my room or my bed, but I would be willing to sleep on the couch or the floor in there for her. I just want her to be comfortable. “Here is just fine for me, but if you want to do it elsewhere.” She looks down at her familiar and I understand the hint. She doesn’t want to leave her behind. Something hits me. Is she afraid she’ll have to leave her friends behind? She must be. It’s unheard of to have animals running in and out of a pack, other than our counterparts of course, but I would never ask her to leave a part of herself behind like that. “We’ll do it here, but I need you to know something. I will never ask you to choose between me and your friends. The
Maddison P.O.V. You know the saying - time flies when you're having fun? Well, time certainly flew by this afternoon and night. Liam took me back to the pack where we had a little run in with some random woman, who didn’t seem very impressed by me or Piper. Especially when Liam told her I am his mate, and she has to show me respect. The women huffed and puffed, but soon went away. He apologized, but I am sure she won’t be the last to be angry about me and my mate bond with Liam. I told him as much, and he agreed with a frown. It was kind of adorable to be honest. Back at the packhouse Cianna and her husband Alpha Logan, were waiting for us. I guess Liam must have mind-linked them. Cianna is all smiles, while her husband nods approvingly with his arms crossed. He looks at Piper with surprise before a small smile appears in the corner of his lips.They take my two bags and greet Piper. Cianna demands that Liam keeps me safe and won’t take me out too long. He laughs as he kisses her
Liam P.O.V. Yesterday was amazing, and the cherry on the top was when she said yes to sleep in my room. What I had not counted on was to be awoken in the middle of the night by my mate having a severe nightmare. We went to bed after watching a movie, setting up her phone and getting a night time snack. Piper opted for sleeping with Maddie and I, which I accepted wholeheartedly. I knew it was very important to her, and I would never deny her anything. She could ask me for the world, and I would find a way to serve it on a silver platter for her. Maddie borrowed one of my t-shirt for the night, and fuck me if she wasn’t the most sexy woman I had ever seen. She could wear my t-shirts all the time, and I would never get tired of watching her in it. She’s a goddess, and she doesn’t even know it.We went to bed around 11pm, and we said goodnight before I went to the couch. I missed her around me, but her scent filled the space between us, and I fell asleep with a smile on my face. Sudd
Maddison P.O.V. Liam insists I am coming with him to the meeting, which I actually have no problem with, except I do think it is proper protocol for the Alpha to take someone who is not a pack member or ranked. Liam just rolled his eyes at my statement, telling me I am the future Luna once again. I just point out I am not a pack member again, and he stops in the hallway.“Okay, I hear you, angel. I, Liam Blackmoon, Alpha of the Blackmoon pack, invites you Maddison Nox, daughter of the Beta’s of Iron Mountain, to become a pack member and my future Luna.” He locks eyes with me, smiling and raising an eyebrow. I swallow. The invite hangs between us, and I really only have myself to thank for this. Had I kept my mouth shut and just followed along, then this would not have happened. I can’t exactly refuse, but I am also not ready to accept. Do I have a choice? No, I really do not have a choice. “And I, Maddison Nox, accept your invitation to join your pack.” I reply meekly. I feel the pa