Chapter 9
I attack Den in the middle of the garage after he shows me the birthday present he got for me. I can’t
believe he bought me my dream car. I’ve only been talking about wanting one when they first disyed
the new model. The fact that he listened and paid attention to me tells me so much. I can only hope
that my own mate will do as the Alpha does for me.
Thinking of my future mate as I make out with Den should make me feel bad, but it doesn’t. I can’t
get enough of his soft but demanding lips, or of the way he tastes. I’m throbbing between my legs, and
I know he can smell my arousal, but I simply don’t care. We’ve both had a hell of a day, and we need
this distraction.
I feel us moving and then I’m being ced on the hood of his Te. This puts me so my core is up
against his hardness, and oh my Goddess, he feels monstrous! It’s a good thing that I’m not his mate,
because I don’t think I’d be able to take it. It doesn’t stop me from rubbing against it, though, as tingles
begin to form, and I moan.
“That’s it, sweetheart, rub yourself against me ande for me. I want to see what you look like when
you fall apart in my arms.” Hismand washes over me and Ie instantly.
“Oh Goddess! Yes please Den..yes!” I ride out my *wave after wave as he uses his hands on my *to
rub me against him. Just as I finish mine, he picks up the speed.
“Goddess Quinn, you’re too * I’m going to shoot my load inside my own pants, and that’s something
that I have never done.” He bites down on my shoulder, not enough to draw blood, but enough to toss
me over once more and wee together.
“*, baby!” He jerks against me while I ride the waves once more.
The fact that we just made each othere while being fully dressed is so freaking hot! I’m panting as
heys me back, and if I were bare, would probably look like a smorgasbord for him. I feel sexy as fuck
laying before him as he drinks me in from head to legs. His hands rub my bare thighs as they dangle
over the side, and it all just feels so right, but I’m not sure why when he isn’t my mate.
I’ming back to my senses, and even though I don’t regret any of it, I know that we need to both go
back to our own rooms before this does go too far. I sit up, grab the back of his neck, and bring his lips
to mine. Yeah, I’ll take what I want, life is way too short for anything else.
I pull away and smile. “Thank you for the wonderful day, Den, and thank you for the car.”
He tucks some of my hair that has fallen out of theb, back behind my ear, “Any time, sweetheart.
I’m d you had a great birthday.” His smile is sad, and I vow to try and figure out a way to get him out
of his predicament. Something just doesn’t seem right about this whole
thing.
“Goodnight, Alpha.” I hop down and only make it a few steps before his voice stops me.
“Quinn, wait a minute,” I turn back around to find him holding out an envelope, “This is another vital
piece of your birthday. I waited to give it to you so you could read it in private and have plenty of time to
deal with whatever it may say.”
I look at him strangely but take the envelope from him anyway. Once again, I freeze in my spot. My
name is written in my mother’s handwriting and underneath it says, ‘Open on 18th Birthday’. Holding it
against my chest, I mouth the words ‘Thank You’ to Den and then go inside.
I sit on my bed staring at the envelope that Den gave me. I can’t seem to bring myself to open it,
afraid of what I may find written down. There was a reason that my mother felt she should write me a
letter for my eighteenth birthday, but then again, it may be nothing. It’s not like she knew she wasn’t
going to be here when this day came and went. Finally, after about twenty minutes of sitting here
staring, carefully open it, making sure that I don’t rip more than I need to. I want to savor the envelope
with her writing on it; I miss her so much. Unfolding the piece of paper, I begin reading.
To My Beautiful Daughter,
Hello Quinn. Unfortunately, if you are reading this, it is because I am no longer there with you, and
neither is your father. I’m sure you are missing us today of all days and I am deeply sorry that we
weren’t able to keep ourselves alive for you and your brother.
From N?velDrama.Org.
It’s an important day for you, huh? A she-wolf turning eighteen means finding their mate, the other half
of their soul. Please don’t be discouraged if you do not find yours right away. I did not find your father
until the age of twenty, which is not unheard of in our family. Have faith and continue living your life
without worrying about romance.
You are, and always have been a strong female, and I hope you continue to be strong after whatever it
is that has happened to your father and I. Know that we are together in the afterlife, standing by
Goddess Selene, watching over you. Know that you are never alone as you go
through life and always remember where you came from. You are an Alpha’s daughter, and you should
be treated as one.
Please be weary of any outsiders that may want to get close to you, not everyone is a friend. Our family
has enemies that would wish us harm, so be watchful. Learn to take care of yourself and not have to
depend on a male, because they won’t always be around. One final word of advice, be kind always,
because you never know what the other person is going through.
This is my farewell but watch for one more letter toe your way. I pray that it isn’t lost, because it is
a particrly important letter, in which you will have to read when you are alone. You will receive this
letter on your 20th birthday, but until then, please stay safe, and know that your father and I love you so
very much, and we are so proud of who you have be.
With Love,
Mom
I barely see the words by the end of the letter because of the tears rolling down my face. What does
she mean by our family has enemies? wonder if Den would know anything about it since our pack
were allies. My mother never said that people couldn’t read this letter, so maybe I will show him the
letter tomorrow and see what he makes of it. Until then, I carefully tuck the folded sheet of paper back
into the
envelope and ce it in the drawer of my nightstand to keep it safe.
I decided to kidnap Cici and take a drive over to my old town. In remembrance of my family and old
pack, and after reading the letter from my mother in the wee hours of the morning, a little nostalgia
kicked in and I needed to take this drive. I haven’t been back since that faithful
day. I didn’t want to remember, but now, I can’t get there fast enough.
It’s a nice day to have the top down as I fly down the highway in my new car. Since my old town is a
ghost town, the highway between Storm River and Dark Moon is usually dead, so I open her up and let
my new baby show us what she can do. Cici sits beside me with her arms in the air as though we are
on a rollercoaster of some sort, as she eitherughs or screams at certain times.
I can believe Alpha bought you a freaking car!” She says for the tenth time since I showed it to her.
“You and I both! I don’t know how to repay him, or evene close to something like this when his
birthday rolls around.” I reply.
“You know Alpha doesn’t do anything just so he will get something in return, Quinn. So why are you
stressing about it?”
I shrug. “I feel bad, I guess. Technically, I’m of age to move to back to my own town and take over as
Alpha if I wanted to.”
“Yeah, too bad there is no pack to actually lead, though. I’m not saying that to make you upset either. I
really wish you could take your rightful ce, it’s yours by birthright.” She reaches over and squeezes
my hand.
“You and I can always move over here and start anew.” 1 joke.
“That actually doesn’t sound like a bad idea,” my friend says, “We can put an ad out in the Shifter
News’ Wanted ads.” She giggles.
“Oh sure! It can read, ‘Looking for werewolves to join my pack. Plenty of housing to choose from and
jobs are avable… apply at Dark Moon pack’.” I roll my eyes at the absurdity of it.
“Okay, maybe that does sound a bit silly, but maybe we can get word out to some of the rogues. You
know not all rogues are evil, right?
I flinch at the title, only because a lot of rogues helped take out my old town and pack. I’m not sure if I
can trust any of them. I’ve met a few nice ones in thest three years, but I don’t know if it’s enough to
stop the fear I have deep down.
We roll into the outskirts of town, and I have to whistle, alongside Cici, as we take in all the pristine
buildings. It does look like a ghost town, but it also looks like a model town, you know, a town that they
build just for show. I have to admit that Den did an amazing job rebuilding this for me. Just another
thing that I will never be able to repay him for.
?m on my breaks the moment it appears in front of me. Cici grabs hold of the dash before mming
her forehead into it. She res over at me, A little warning would be nice!”
I don’t respond to her, though. Instead, I let the car roll up slowly until it’s right in front of the packhouse.
Every detail looks the same as it did before the attack. Unbuckling my seatbelt, I get out of the car and
walk up the familiar steps that lead to the front door. The wraparound porch has different furniture, but
that is to be expected.
Reaching the front door, I go to open it, but it’s locked. Well *, why didn’t I think to ask Den about the
keys? A thoughtes to my mind though and I nce back at the car. Cici is sitting in the passenger
seat checking her hair and makeup.
*You do know that we are the only ones here in town, right?” I call out to my friend in amusement.
Her reply is to flip me the bird.
“How about you make yourself useful and shut my car off, so you can bring me the keys.” I tell her,
earning me another bird, but she does as I ask and brings me my keys.
It’s what I thought; there is a house key on my keychain, but I assumed it was to the Storm River
packhouse. Now that I think about it, why
would he put another key on my keyring for his packhouse when I already have one? Pushing the silver
key into the keyhole, it turns easily. unlocking the front door.
“Well, isn’t Mr. Alpha pants sneaky!” I chuckle as I nce back at my friend.
“You have lived with him for three years and you haven’t figured out how he prepares for everything?
He probably put this key on the ring the second the keyring was in his hand.” She rolls her eyes. She
knows Den very well and she doesn’t even live at the packhouse!
I’d like to think I know him, but then there was our time together in the early hours of the morning where
I didn’t think anything like that would ever happen. I’ve never thought of him that way until he kissed me
first. I’ve always found Alpha Den to be a good-looking guy. with his dark hair and deep brown eyes.
He always sports a trimmed-up beard, and has a gorgeous smile, but I had never thought of him
romantically, not until now anyway.
Thinking about the Alpha, gets me thinking about his little issue and my mood turns sour. I want to say
something to Cici about it, but it isn’t my ce to tell anyone, so all I can do is wait until the cat is out of
the bag. I’m walking through the packhouse without even thinking about where I’m going, when I
realize that I’ve walked to the back of the house and I’m now staring at the spot that Ist saw my
mother and brother. I remember the day as though it was only yesterday. Walking up from the
saferoom, only to see them facedown, covered in blood. They were almost to safety, but someone
decided that their life didn’t matter anymore, and snuffed it out of them both.
A chill runs through me just as I hear Cici let out a scream towards the front of the house. Taking off at
a dead run, i skid to a stop when I see my friend standing at the bottom of the steps, staring at the front
door. When I turn towards where she is looking, my mouth drops open in shock. It can’t be…can it?