Alpha Liam's Pov
I went to Gabriel's house first. Breaking the news to his mate and wife was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I don't think I would ever be able to get her screams out of my head. She knew he was gone before we got there. She was just in denial. I've been told that when your mate dies it feels like a part of your soul, the best part of it, dies with them. I prayed every night that it was something I would never have to feel. I was an alpha but I knew I wasn't strong enough to endure that type of pain. The pack doctor came in and sedated her. I could tell he hated his job as much as I did at the moment. Once she was taken care of I made the long journey over to Raphael's house. I took a deep breathe and knocked on the door. This was absolute torture. She had their son on her hip and her eyes looked dead, uncaring. The house felt cold and tense. I calmly explained to her what happened to her mate. They had been a newly mated couple with a child and knowing the little boy would have to grow up without his father, I just wanted to shift and go on a rampage. She didn't say a word, she just stared at the wall and I was nervous. I couldn't tell what she was thinking or if she was okay. You never knew what to expect when something like this happened.
" I have one request" she said with her voice barely above a whisper.
"What is it?" I almost didn't want to ask but I owed it to Raphael to at least hear her out, even if I didn't agree.
"Dress him in blue. It was his favorite color. I know white is tradition but he hated white. We were planning our wedding and he convinced me not to wear a white dress. He said it was plain and I was anything but plain" she laughed and I smiled. She seemed to be coping better than I thought if she could find the strength to laugh.
"Of course"
"Thank you. I know how important traditions are to you but he was so full of life and-" she didn't finish her sentence before she began to cry.
"It's okay" I said putting an arm over her shoulder to comfort her. The baby began to cry as well and she struggled to comfort him in her state but she managed. I needed my mate for this. She had the natural ability to calm and comfort people in a way I couldn't understand. I couldn't risk her safety though with everything going on.
"Please find the person who did this" she said looking at me with watery eyes.
"I promise you I will and they will pay" My voice was full determination. I would not let her or my pack down. I would get justice for my warriors and protect my luna and children. No matter the cost.
I walked out of the door and promised her that she could visit her luna soon. That seemed to brighten her mood if only slightly. I mindlinked Dreydon and got his location. He along with Jason and the tracker's were at the scene and I rushed over to see if they found anything useful.
"You better have some good news for me"
"We haven't found much. There was a faint scent but it was masked and the smell of blood made it untraceable"
"More blood?" I would be lying if I said that didn't worry me.
"Yes it's fresh but it smells like an animals. Someone just wanted to leave a message" I walked over to where the others were standing and looked at the ground. Written in blood was certainly a message, a message for me.
'Two members down. A pack to go. Beware alpha'
Ashley's Pov
When Dreydon left I needed to go for a walk, I needed to clear my head and get my thoughts together. I still couldn't get him out of my head. His voice, his smirk, his cocky attitude, the way he was determined to risk everything just to make me happy. I would never let him do anything so dangerous and careless for my sake but it did make me feel better just knowing that he would. I was growing more attached to him with each passing day and I felt extremely stupid every time I thought of how I almost gave him up. He was perfect for me, in every way and I probably didn't deserve him but I wasn't going to let him go. I was about to walk outside when I heard crying. I turned around and noticed it was Jessica. I rushed over to her concerned.
"What's wrong?" I asked her. It took a minute to respond as she pulled herself together.
"I'm worried about Jason" I wasn't expecting that. If she was worried about Jason was Dreydon in danger? Was he keeping something from me?
"Why are you worried about him? Is everything okay?" I was both anxious and curious as I waited for her to reply.
"I know you've heard about the attacks. The alpha is holding Jason responsible since it happened on his shift. He said if the trackers didn't find anything Jason would be punished. Jason hasn't said anything but I know he's worried. These attacks are serious and the alpha is only a breath away from going on a rampage. He thinks they are personal and he's trying everything to keep the luna from finding out. No one knows what to do anymore, everyone is walking on egg shells afraid of pissing the alpha off and I don't know I just can't bare the thought of Jason getting hurt" I pulled her into a comforting hug trying to calm her down. She was scared and I understood why. Whoever was attacking the pack was smart and that meant deadly. Just as that thought crossed my mind the alpha stormed in. To say he was pissed would be an understatement. Something was wrong. Whatever happened out there must have been bad. The power radiating off of him along with the anger was enough to make sure no one even so much as looked at him. Dreydon and Jason walked in right after and Jessica ran to him. He pulled her into his arms and I knew she was relieved to see him unharmed. I gave Dreydon a once over and made my way to him as well. He was pissed and if I were anyone else I would have been afraid to approach him but I knew he needed me.
Without a word he pulled me close and kissed me. I melted into his embrace and I was powerless as his hands and lips wondered. His tongue explored my mouth, his hands on my body was driving me insane. I was going weak. I felt the muscles of his arms flex with every move. The pure power coming from him and along with his strength was making me dizzy.
" Necesito tu amor" he whispered to me in his native tongue. I didn't know exactly what he said but I understood as I led him to the elevator. I felt his eyes on me as I pulled him along. I wanted to run, sprint even, but I took my time. When we made it to our room he closed to door. His lips found mine again as clothes fell to the floor piece by piece until we were both bare. He laid on the bed and I climbed on top of him. Memories of the first time I had him this way flashed through my mind creating an unbareable ache between my thighs as I became wetter, only for him. The look on his face let me know he was thinking the same thing as I grabbed hold of him and gently slid him inside me. I rocked back and forth riding him slowly. This what we both needed. I could feel his body relax as the stress left his body. It felt good knowing that I could give him that if only for a moment. I was moaning as his hands grabbed hold of my hips, my ass, my breasts as I took us to new heights. His need for me became more frantic as he sucked on my aroused nipples and sped up the pace making me bounce up and down on his huge length. We were lost in one another as his groans got louder and my moans turned into screams. We both climaxed at the same time as I collapsed on his chest completely spent. He kissed my head and rubbed his fingers through my hair as we both tried to catch our breath. It felt amazing having him underneath me, holding me after sharing such passion. I was so tired I just wanted to sleep. I orgasmed every time with him and it always took something out of me.
I didn't want to move but I had to. I climbed off of him and he pulled me to him so my head could rest on his chest. I smiled in content and he laughed.
"What's so funny?" I said hitting his chest.
"Nothing" he said smiling.
"No tell me. You were laughing"
"It's just funny. Normally when I'm pissed I have sex but it never fixes anything. With you it's different. I feel better. Even though the alpha is being an ass, the pack is in danger, and shit is fucked up right now none of it matters. It's strange, what you do to me, what you've done to me" He was looking in my eyes, all traces of playfulness gone.
"I understand completely because you've done the same thing to me" Before I knew it we were kissing again. This time was innocent, way more intimate than what had just done. It was then I knew that I was in love, I was in love for the first time in my life.
When I woke up the next morning Dreydon was gone. I was used to it by now but it didn't stop me from missing him. I wanted to tell him last night that I was in love with him but I didn't want to ruin the moment. I got up and stretched. I felt a chill as the wind hit. I turned to see the window was open which was strange. I grabbed my robe before going over to close it. I was about to head to the shower when something caught my attention. A white envelope was there in plain view on the nightstand. I grabbed it and opened it thinking that Dreydon must have left it for me. What I saw was enough to make me drop it and cover my mouth to keep from screaming.
'Come to the lake around six. Be alone and make sure you aren't followed. In the meantime I'll give you something to think about. What happens when you're past comes back to haunt you? Do you run? I'll give you a clue, either way it catches you. I missed you Princess see you soon'