The bed shook as Thea tried to stifle her sobs. The pillow was wet from all the tears she shed in silence. “Hey, darling, what’s wrong?” Kai said. The triplets caressed her until she could speak. “I didn’t shift,” Thea finally said. “What if I’m human?” “Then nothing changes,” Alaric said. “You

Thea took a deep, ragged breath to calm her crying. Her voice still wavered. “She said to be patient, have faith, follow my instincts. My path won’t be easy, but I’m the one who has to walk it.” Living in the werewolf world as a human wouldn’t be easy. It would be impossibly painful. “Let’s go by t

“Thanks for the birthday wishes. I didn’t shift. It looks like I’m human,” Thea texted to Misty. Misty called right away. “Are you okay?” “Big no,” Thea said. “I can’t imagine how you feel right now.” “There’s a lot of feelings going on. I’m shocked and confused. I’m embarrassed. I know I would

Alpha Ulric and Beta Walter assisted the triplets in getting ready. The Alpha talked to them about the responsibility of taking care of their mate. How they have their Alpha duties, but the most important thing they’ll ever do is take care of Thea. He didn’t know what was in store for them, but they

“Gladly, my love,” Alaric said. He untied her robe, opened it, then did the same with his own. He kissed her. His hands caressed her body. Tingles erupted everywhere. One hand made its way down to rub circles on her clit. The other took hold of a breast. He kissed down her neck, down her front, and

Thea untied Conri’s robe, wrapped her arms and legs around him, then pressed their foreheads together. “How are you?” Conri whispered. “I’m good,” she said. “Will it still hurt?” “I don’t know, but if I feel enough pleasure, I don’t feel the pain.” He smiled. He leaned in, and they kissed. His

“You feel amazing,” he said into her neck. “Like I belong here.” “You do belong here,” she said. This time there was no pain, just a feeling of fullness and tingles. She could feel him inside her, her walls pulsing and stretching around him. “What made you think to heal me?” “I was thinking about

Thea understood that she and the triplets had the power to form and strengthen the familial bond between every pack member. Holding the mating ceremony allowed the pack to experience it together and further strengthen those bonds. This was a pack that would fight for each other, work for each other,

“My beautiful, strong, loving, perfect daughter,” Thea’s father said. He embraced her. “I’m so proud of you. You will make an excellent Luna. You’ve already made the pack stronger.” “Thanks, Dad,” Thea said. “Shouldn’t you go join the hunt?” “In a moment. I want to spend time with my daughter. We’

“It’s okay to hurt.” “Not right now,” Thea said. “I know I’m lucky. I have so much. I’m going to try to focus on that. I have amazing mates who will make up for any shortcomings I have. Wonderful friends who love me regardless. I had a train run on me in front of everyone, and the pack loves me for