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After meeting everyone in my new pack I took a shower while Nate was busying dealing with the Beta situation with Brody and Brett. As it stands right now Brody is the temporary Beta since Brett can't take on the position unless it is permanent. I knew the father and son duo wanted to question Nate's motives and try to persuade him to bring Carter back up I didn't see Nate throwing out the red carpet any time soon.

I hopped from the shower drying my hair briefly before wrapping my white fluffy robe around my body. I pulled open the door to the bathroom my eyes instantly meeting Nate's as he leaned back in his leather chair. "You take long showers" he noted with a sly smirk his gaze meeting my feet and slowly lifting up my body as he took me in.

"I was waiting for you," I told him confidently watching his eyes widen with delight as he stepped up from his chair and walked toward me, never breaking eye contact. With one swift movement, his arm laced around the small of my back tugging me into him.

"I wanted to give you your space" he groaned huskily as every groove of my body met his. "Now I wish I hadn't" I blushed at this as a lust-filled look flashed through his blue pools. I raised my hands placing them on his hips as I pushed my body to my tiptoes in order to kiss him which he happily obliged leaning down and pecking my lips softly and lovingly. The heat was radiating from his muscular body and warming mine as we held each other.

His free hand trailed up my arm until it cupped my face allowing his thumb to sweep along the curve of my cheekbone as he deepened the kiss by pushing his lips against mine harder and eagerly. After a moment he licked my bottom lip asking for entrance and unlike the other night I gave in wanting to taste him fully. As our tongues rolled around his large hand slipped downward pushing itself under my robe and sliding slowly against my shoulder causing goosebumps to surface across my entire body.

Right as his other hand moved to grab the tie holding my robe up there was a knock at the door. "Ahh," he let out an inhuman groan pulling his lips back and resting his forehead on mine. "Don't go anywhere I'm not finished with you yet" he ordered causing me to smile triumphantly as he pulled back and pecked my cheek causing my wolf to squeal with delight.

I shifted out of view so whoever was at the door couldn't see me, even though I was fully covered I wasn't completely dressed and I knew Nate wouldn't be happy to have someone see me knowing I was bare under the thin robe. Seeing who it was he stepped outside as I moved toward the dresser, digging into my bag and pulling out my hairbrush. I walked back into the bathroom looking at my reflection as I untangled my dark brown hair that almost seemed black from being wet.

Before I could even finish Nate walked back in a blank look dominating his face. I glanced up at his reflection but didn't turn around taking note of how much taller he really was than me. "Your brother is here" he stated sounding indifferent about it yet with his wolf's irritability I knew he wasn't thrilled.

"Is everything okay?" I whispered nervously hoping that my parents, the pack and even Carter were safe. He nodded lightly telling me everything was alright as I quickly ripped off my robe and replaced it with a yellow tank top and yoga pants. As I reached the door I slid on my leopard print slippers feelings Nate's intense gaze on me the whole time. I looked up at him leaning against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest stubbornly as an uneasy feeling overcame me. Did he not want me to see Trent? Anxiously I walked over to him unhooking his massive arms as I picked up his hands and held them delicately in mine. "I don't want you to be hurting" I admitted taking a glimpse into his emotion-filled eyes instantly being engulfed by his worry.

"I'll be fine, let's just get this over with" he vocalized impatiently awaiting what Trent has to say as he stepped forward tugging my body along with him though I yanked back forcing him to stop.

'What are you scared of?' I asked through our wolves' sense he refused to face me.

"He's only here to take you away" Nate went on dryly as though he was sure my brother wouldn't come for any other reason.

"I'm not leaving" I vowed keeping my voice soft and affectionate yet assuring. "No matter what." He bowed his head slightly to say he heard me but his silence led me to believe he wasn't sure what I would really do.

Once we reached the bottom floor, I too became nervous about what my brother's intentions were. Since it after ten at night mostly everyone was asleep minus the wolves on guard and Brett and Brody who were already in the room with my brother. An eerie silence held Nate's office as we stepped in, my brother instantly stiffening at the sight of Nate and the father and son stepped out of the way and leaned up against the doors in case anything got out of hand.

I dropped his hand as I walked over and hugged Trent wrapping my small arms around his chest taking in the scent of home and of Carter. "Hi" I murmured against his torso. He didn't respond as he hugged me back tightly as if it had been a long time since he had last done so. I backed up from him instantly regretting looking into his torn blue eyes that no longer seemed bright and cheery. "Did you miss me already?" I asked him cracking a smile though he didn't reciprocate as I stepped back until my back hit Nate's front side.

"I'm not here to hang out" he informed me sternly as Nate's hand laced over my waist and tightened holding me in place.

"Then why are you here?" He spat from behind me his chest beginning to rise and fall dramatically. Trent's eyes shot up to Nate's as they locked them both challenging one another and trying to push the other to make the first move.

"I'm here to see if my sister is still alive or if you got mad and ripped her throat out" Trent blurted hatefully his tone harsh and unforgivable as the two remained in an intense staring battle, my brother just trying to poke at Nate in hopes of getting a rise. Whereas my mate was fighting desperately to keep his wolf in check though a fire arose in his stomach egging him on.

"Don't say that" I ordered feeling the need to defend Nate even though I didn't want to fight Trent. "He would never hurt me" I added using my newly achieved authoritative tone, the confidence spewing from me.

He flashed me a pointed almost mocking look. "He would and he has" he argued truthfully his fists began clenching with anger as we rehashed the mishap Nate and I had previously. "He's a monster Jamie and the quicker you see that the better off you will be" he spat sending my wolf and me into a state of pure rage.

"Shut up!" I screamed my voice cracking from the intense tone.

'Don't fight with him about me' Nate instructed which went ignored.

"You don't know what you're talking about or what it's like to have a mate so just shut up!" My rant continued as I low blowed him knowing all he had wanted for years was to find his mate and start a family but my anger took over and I slipped up. A look of pure betrayal dominated his face as my words hit his is and he glared back at me with extreme displeasure. "Trent" I voiced softly as he lifted his hand up telling me to be quiet.

"I may not have my mate yet Jamie but that doesn't mean I don't understand. I've been by Carter's side this entire time watching him fall apart and there is nothing I can do about it, so I have a pretty good idea about the emotions a mate can cause" he rebutted making my heart rate increase immediately from hearing about Carter and my entire body to fill with guilt hearing he wasn't doing good. "Just like I know he's manipulating you" he shifted his gaze upward to Nate again "he doesn't want you, he doesn't love you, all he wants to do is hurt Carter and the worst part is deep down you know it" he trailed off as a hearty growl met my ears and a heavy warm breath fanned my neck blowing my hair about.

"He loves me and I love him" I vowed simply as my brother's head shook.

"No Jamie, Carter loves you" he corrected "and you love him too" he theorized though he sounded sure of himself. "Just admit you made a mistake and come back with me, he'll forgive you."

My mind went blank as I realized I didn't have an excusable response. Everyone remained silent waiting for me to speak up, Nate was waiting for me to say that I didn't love Carter but I couldn't, that would be a lie. Whereas Trent, Brody, and Brett were standing by hopefully as the six eyes penetrated my face pleading I would leave.

It had been at least thirty seconds and I still hadn't made an attempt to say anything as we just sat in an uncomfortable silence. 'You love him?' Nate's wolf asked sounding completely and utterly devastated.

"I love Nate more" I assured everyone not denying my feelings for Carter in the process. He's my true mate I will always care for him regardless of my devotion to Nate.

"Because his mark tells you that you have to" Trent continued his belief "Jamie you know the stories you only get one mate and that's Carter" he spoke calmly trying to get me to understand where he was coming from and what he meant.

"You're wrong, I feel Nate just like I did Carter. When he's upset it crushes me, when he's happy I'm overjoyed-"

"Your wolf is just mimicking him" he reasoned causing me to sigh with frustration.

"Maybe so" I agreed as Nate's hold loosened as if he thought I was going to agree with Trent and leave him for Carter. "But nothing can influence my feelings and when he kisses me I could almost faint from the passion between us. I feel like thousands of butterflies are fluttering in my stomach, he's the one" I concluded as both of Nate's arms draped over my waist again yanking me back against him, seemingly pleased with my confession. He buried his face into the crook of my neck just taking in my signature smell and placing tiny kisses against my skin.

"I do love you" he grunted directly into my ear allowing his teeth to graze on the lobe causing my knees to tremble.

Trent snickered harshly not approving of my relationship with my Alpha but I no longer needed his blessing. "I want you to understand Trent" I sighed feeling the tears form in my eyes as my brother's orbs turned as cold as stone. "And even if you don't I just want you to accept it, for me."

"I will never accept the fact that you are going to be with him over Carter," he said through gritted teeth as he spun around gripping his head firmly and murmuring profanities to himself. "Fine Jamie, if this is what you really want then fine."

"This isn't goodbye" I promised him as he spun back quickly on his heels and navigating toward me as Nate released my body as soon as I was free Trent pulled me to him giving me a warm loving hug that felt like a goodbye hug.

"What should I tell Austin?" He murmured not so quietly into my ear as I jerked back and looked up at him wondering why he would bring him up. I gave him a pointed look to which he nodded understanding what I wanted him to do.

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Who the fuck is Austin? I wanted to ask Jamie right away but I had something more important on my mind at the moment.

I heard the front door shut behind Trent and I knew that was my cue. "I'll be right back" I murmured pecking Jamie's lips lightly as her eyebrows pulled together with confusion and her lips pursed up. Pushing my way through both Brody and Brett I chased after Trent.

I yanked open the door watching him walk around the backside of a silver pick up truck. "Hey" I called out into the darkness as he spun back around instantly recognizing my voice as I walked closer to him watching his eyes turn into narrow slits that were filled with hate.

"What?" He spat as I drew in closer trying to keep my wolf in check.

"I just have one thing to say" I began talking calm and friendly until I was close enough to be able to whisper. Which is when my hand darted out and took ahold of the backside of his neck tightly as I yanked him in nearly knocking him off his feet.

Instantly he struggled in my hold ordering me to let him go but my strength outweighed him by a long shot. He stopped struggling as I pulled him just a little bit closer so my mouth was lined up with his ear "do not ever question my love nor loyalty for Jamie again, she is all I have left and you're not taking her from me, got it?" I demanded ruthlessly as he nodded and I pushed him back watching the blackness take over his eyes as he realized just how powerful I truly was.

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Ever since Wyatt told me Trent disobeyed a direct order and snuck off to go to Paquete de Luna de Sangre I was extremely nervous for his safety. It wasn't a secret that he wasn't fond of Nate and judging by the things he has been saying he was going make sure Nate got the message loud and clear. I was just hoping that Jamie would be able to calm him down so he wouldn't go crazy and attack Trent.

Pulling me from my thoughts the front door swung open revealing a very pissed Trent his eyes black as the nights' sky. Though considering it was at least a twenty-minute drive back whatever happened had him mad enough to where he couldn't calm himself down on the way home. We all jumped from the table needing to know what happened but before he could speak Wyatt cut him off.

"What the hell is wrong with you? I told you not to go and start shit and that's exactly what you did!" Wyatt yelled his anger taking over as they glared at one another for the first time not being on the same page.

"I had to make sure she was okay" he grunted looking over to his parents and giving them a small nod as if saying she was alright.

"Then why do you look so pissed?" I couldn't help but ask as he darted his eyes to the side.

"I'm just mad she wouldn't come back with me" he stated firmly though I could tell he was lying by the sketchy look on his features as he dropped his eyes to the ground.

"We all know you are lying, dear" his mom, Mary spoke softly as she walked around the table and tried to comfort him seeing that he was distraught.

Trent sighed nervously letting us know he didn't want to talk about it. I know my encounters with Nate haven't been pleasant in the last year and he could be a complete dick when he wanted to be. "Why is he so strong?" He finally spoke up after a minute, his gaze directly focused on me as we all looked over him for injuries, I gulped deeply knowing Nate made sure Trent knew his secret and made it clear not to mess with him. "I mean I know I'm strong and Wyatt's strong but this was... Insanity."

"What did he do?" George growled furious that Nate would hurt his new Luna's brother and surprised that Jamie would allow it.

I could tell Trent didn't feel comfortable talking about what went down there so I spoke up instead trying to take the focus off of him and answer his question in the process. "Nate is purebred Alpha" I informed them as they all looked at me with confusion. "His family has always been mated with only others of Alpha blood. Some Alphas have those of Beta descent as their mates while others have Omegas but the Ryder family has always had Alpha mates. So with every generation, they just become stronger and more powerful. As it stands Chloe and Nate are the strongest wolves out there" I explained to them all one of the main reasons I never tested Nate.

Of course, wolves were blessed with superhuman abilities but the Ryder's were the best of the best in every way. Their senses were better than any average wolf and with a revengeful soul like Nate possessing those characteristics, it was terrifying. "So he's unstoppable?" Wyatt asked sounding defeated as I turned to Lynn who's face held a look of regret for her aid in letting Jamie leave with such a barbarian. I nodded confirming everyone's thoughts, the only way to stop him was to kill him but that was a given that no one dared to say.

"By marking Jamie he's ending the streak. Heather, his true mate" I reminded them scrunching my face up, if I would have just asked her what her ranking was I could have guessed she was off-limits "is of Alpha blood and their children would have continued manufacturing those miniature beasts but..." I trailed unable to finish my own sentence. At this Mary winced, wanting to accept her daughter's choice in a partner but now fearing Nate more than ever.

"If he has kids with Jamie it's game over for the highbred genes" Wyatt finished for me as my wolf howled with disdain, his cries loud enough for every wolf in a ten-mile radius to hear causing everyone to look at me with pity and him to mouth an apology.

"Or if they don't at all" I murmured looking down at the table examining every groove in the wood.

Even though Jamie didn't want to see it Nate wasn't the perfect guy, he was dangerous. Very dangerous.

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