I wake up to the sound of a loud annoying ringing, I cringe and snuggle closer to Maddox's warm chest. I hear him growl and pull me closer to him as his arm removes it's self from my waist. It's been a week since we found out our Luna and alpha were murdered. School has been hell with everyone looking at pity, shock, anger, or jealousy towards me about something that's happened in the past few insane months. I've spoken to my family twice. I called my Mother to ask how she was doing and the day after Maddox and me went over to tell them what information he has collected; I offered to go alone but he wanted to be with me.

Their wasn't much more information, people are all shocked and in mourning all over again. We've looked at his books and he went to neighbouring packs weeks before his death and that's where Maddox is looking next. I've tried to stay calm and busy. But I look at everyone in my pack differently...knowing there is a possibility someone here did it.

I hear him growl "What?" He barks into the phone but I try to drift back off

His body goes stiff a moment and he uncurls himself from me and gets up. Leaving me alone in the cold sheets. I turn over half asleep. "Yes sir" he says

"I'll see you then" he hangs up and I start to open my eyes at the silence.

I watch Maddox run a hand down his face and sigh. "Hey" I say groggily, sitting up and stretching my arms "who was that?"

He turns to me slowly and looks me over "my Father" his voice is rough and has an angry edge to it

My eyes widen at this "you're seeing him?" I ask. From Maddoxs stories my heart speeds up at the thought of the scary man he calls Father.

His eyes go dark and somewhat sad "he's coming here." The room goes still and the air leaves my lungs

"Oh" I choke out

"With my Brother....today" he says and looks away, a hand running through his hair

The sunlight shades across the blinds creating lines of light across his tan perfect body. "That's short notice...I thought the surrounding packs alphas were coming today" I tell him, remembering a few days ago he told me he was holding another meeting

He nods and walks back over to me and the bed. He scoops me up from under the covers and pulls me to his chest. "They are...he still doesn't trust me" he growls "he wants to be here when I present myself to the the more powerful allies for the first time. The ones I met with before were small packs, he tried to come to that as well but I blew him off" his hold on me tightens "I've tried avoiding him but I know I won't get around it this time"

I take his cheeks in my hand and pull his angry eyes to me. They instantly soften. "Hey it'll be ok, I'm here" I kiss his nose and a small smile breaks out across his full lips

"God I love you" he wraps his arms around me and lies us back down in the soft pillows

I blush hearing those words, I think if he said that all day every day I would never get tired of it. "I love you"

He smiles against my neck and places a soft kiss on my skin. But quickly looks up at me "you have school missy" he says and I frown "don't worry they aren't coming till later, I'm gonna have to meet with the council and Peter all morning to put it together" he says and I nod kissing his sweet lips

"Alright well I better get ready" I say knowing I'm probably gonna be late anyways

I step off the bed and onto the cold floor. Before I can step away I feel his strong arms wrap around me and pull me back in the bed. I giggle as his lips kiss all over my face and neck. His fingers move to my stomach and tickles me as I wiggle and laugh loudly in his arms.

"Maddox" I say through laughs as neither his lips or fingers stop, his quick kisses all over my skin makes my body flush and cheeks hurt from smiling

He finally stops and I lay back against him and try to calm my breathing "I love you" I breath out and enjoy the warmth and happiness laying on him brings me

I feel him hold me a little tighter and he kisses my head "I love you"

I finally start to get ready while Maddox cooks breakfast. I tried to tell him he didn't have to but that ended with him tickling me until he made me beg him to cook.

I walk down stairs smelling the food already. He sits down with me and stares at me while I eat. I laugh and tell him to stop and to tell me more about the day's plan. He just tells me to go to school and he'll pick me up after the council meeting. The other alphas will show up around dinner and his Father and Brother as well.

"Are you nervous?" I ask as we put away the breakfast dishes

"For what?" He asks, golden brown eyes turning to me

"Seeing your Father and meeting all the other Alphas?" I walk over to him and wrap my arms around his hard back

He sighs and looks down at me "no I'm not nervous, I need to prove myself to my Father. That I can be a great Alpha without him watching over me" he says softly and I feel the need in his words

I take his cheeks in my hands "you are an amazing Alpha. We have yet to fight with any packs, have any intrusions, or drama, besides me-" I frown thinking of Scar, Logan and my family

He matches my frown "none of that was your fault my love" he tells me and I nod, still feeling bad he's had to deal with that "I'm just so sorry they are coming at such a bad time" he gets angry thinking about it "all my focus should be on finding the fallen Luna and alphas murderer...for you" he frowns and inches away from me like he's afraid I'll be angry

"I understand...that's not your fault. I know you'll do everything you can" I tell him. If anything I plan on going to the neighbouring packs. I can help too. "Is there any news on Scar or Logan?" I ask. Logan hasn't contacted me since a few days after he left. My heart lurches though....has she done anything with my secret? Has Logan found her and calmed her down enough that they are rouge now or joined another pack?

"Not much, she's been seen trying to move into surrounding packs. Logan is always one step behind her, my warriors have caught up with him multiple times and have tried to convince him to come back but he won't. He just runs off trying to catch up to her...she's fast and clever. My wolves can't go into most of the packs she's gone to. She obviously knows what packs are and are not allies with ours " his eyebrows are tight and pulled together in anger "as long as she's gone I'm happy" he says but my heart feels no relief

She's out there still. Is she trying to join another pack or is it a different reason? If she won't let Logan catch up that means she's still pissed. Pissed Scar is the worst Scar. She's ruined our friendship and promised to ruin my life after something I had no control over.

"Everly, you're safe here" he pulls me into a breath loosing hug "I won't ever let her hurt you again" his words calm me and I believe him

I nod against his chest and kiss his sweet lips. We say our goodbyes and Peter is at the door as I walk out "ready for school?" He smiles charmingly and I roll my eyes

"Not at all but let's go" I say and he chuckles leading me to his car

The drive is nice and calm, the windows are rolled down and the fresh air is nice. School goes by in a blur, the whispers have lessened but still people are on edge. I'm a little nervous to meet Maddoxs Father...from what I've heard I should be. I hope he likes me and that the weak link rumour hasn't spread to him...the hell it would be.

Peter is right where I left him this morning, back to pick me up. Only now Lena is with him. She waves at me from the open car window, hair not its usual frizzy waves but straight and sleekly golden. Her eyes are lined with golden eye shadows, brown liner and a thick layer of mascara making her look absolutely stunning. Her smile glows against the red lipstick. Compared to her I look like a mess, I'm actually slightly intimidated.

I smile and wave, climbing into the back I look at there outfits. Peter is wearing dress pants and a collared white button up, his lean arms tightly wrapped in the material. Lena is in a short satin dress the light blue color radiates against her tan skin.

"You two look very nice..." I trail off hoping they will tell me why

"Maddox is holding a dinner for his fathers return, a few of the other allied alphas are also coming" Peter says and my eyes widen

"Please tell me I have time to get ready" I plea and they both laugh

"Of course!" Lena says "and you're coming over because I already looked through your closet and nothing in there compares to the dress I have picked out for you!" She says excitedly and I smile and nod, perfectly fine with that.

We pull up to their house and Lena practically yanks me out of the car and pulls me up to the door. I look next door to see Maddox house, I can see into his window, he pacing and looks so stressed. I wish I was eighteen already so we could mate mind link-. I stop mid thought, look at me assuming...but honestly there's nothing to assume. I know he's my mate and I'm his...I wish he would just tell me. I know he knows but he's being respectful and traditional until my birthday.

Lena pulls me into the house and I hardly have time to see how beautifully decorated it is. Lena is very talented. We end up down a long hall and in her and Peters bedroom. She has a dress hanging in her closet door and I'm taken back. It a silk lavender dress, thin straps and a low neck, it's higher in the front than it is in the back and small flowers decorate the hem. "Wow that's beautiful" I tell her honestly

"I know! And I knew It'd be perfect for you" she tells me excitedly "put it on...I'll turn on my hair curler" she says and runs off into the master bathroom

I laugh quietly to myself and look over the dress, excited to wear it.

An hour later I'm seated in the bathroom with Lena putting the finishing touches on what she calls 'her masterpiece' aka me. She brushes the white shimmery highlight across my cheek bones and lines my lips with deep purple lipstick. I was afraid it would look like too much but when I turn around I can't help but smile. "Maddox isn't going to know what to do with himself!" She says and puts down the lipstick

I can't look away, I've never looked like this. My silver hair is shinier than its usual knotted waves, the curling iron made each curl look perfect. My eyeshadow is light and glowing, accentuating my grey eyes. Every time I tried to look nice at home it wouldn't be good enough.

"Thank you Lena" I smile wide and turn to her, she nods and hugs me back

"Now let's get to dinner!" She says excitedly and I nod walking into the bedroom to put on a pair of silver heels

*

We walk out of the house, Peter by Lenas side telling her how amazing she looks and complementing what she did to me. I walk behind, staring up at Maddoxs house. I don't see any shadows through the windows and I wonder where he is. My question is answered as I turn to see him already leaned up against his car.

My stumble in shock as I look at him. He looks absolutely amazing. The sun is setting behind him and the trees provide key holes for the sun to leak it's last few rays across the area. His dark hair is slick and combed, his stubble just long enough to see and his suit. I've only ever seen him in jeans and a Tshirt or in boxers but this...every thread seems to hug his perfect body in a way that makes my knees buckle. The way his eyes rake my body makes me blush red and quickly walk over to him.

He doesn't wait for me, he kicks himself off the car and takes large steps over to me. He reaches out his long arms and pull me into him. I smile against his chest and breath in his amazing scent. "You look absolutely stunning" he says against my neck and kisses me softly under my ear.

"So do you" I say with a smile and pull back

He smiles so wide I'm surprised his cheeks don't hurt as he scans over my face again "I'm nervous about meeting your Father and Brother" I tell him honestly

"Don't be, they won't do anything to cross me and if they do...well, they'll have to deal with it" he says with a reassuring smile and hugs me tightly.

"I love you" I say a giant his chest

"I love you too Everly" he takes my hand and turns us to Peter and Lena

"We better leave now or we'll be late" Peter says and Maddox nods helping me into the passenger seat while Peter opens the back door for Lena

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