Total pages in book: 104
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
“I just hope we don’t scare the little thing off. She can be quite shy at times,” Dom says.
“You all have made her feel welcome at the clubhouse. I think she’ll be fine,” I say.
“We will all meet you over on the holy land,” Dyson says.
I nod and turn to head for my little mate. The packs are like my second family. It will please me greatly if she feels welcome here this weekend. However, the moment I start for the foyer, I can feel her nerves.
They are much greater than they had been when we arrived on pack grounds. I wonder what has changed. I move more quickly to get to her.
Once I find her with Violet and Nika, I tug her into my arms. She wraps her arms around me, and her body relaxes. I love that I can soothe her with just my touch.
“Are you okay? What’s wrong, little one?”
“I’m fine. Just a little overwhelmed,” she replies.
“Did you find your gifts?”
“Yes, thank you.”
“We are with family, Taylor. I am here with you. You can relax,” I say.
“Okay. Can I freshen up? Is our room here?”
“Yes, I will take you up. We’ll be staying in the former alpha’s apartments here,” I say.
“We’ll wait down here for you,” Nika says.
“Have you seen Bree?”
“Not yet, Alpha Ace. She said she would meet up with us later,” Violet says.
“Did she say why she took off like that?” he asks.
“Not to me.”
“I think it has something to do with our guest,” Nika says with a little smirk.
“Fine, we are done here. Violet, let’s head over to the holy land to see if there’s anything we can do down there,” he says.
“Yes, Alpha.”
Knowing of Bree’s gift, I can’t help but wonder what’s going on with her. What has she seen about my mate? This weekend is sure to be interesting, that’s for certain.
Queen’s Greeting
“It will be fine. You will see,” Bradan says as we walk to what they call the holy land.
I don’t know why I’m so nervous. I’ve met so many of the wolves before. They have always felt like the family I never had.
“I’m not a wolf and I’m barely coming into my magic. Will they all want to accept me here?”
“I have been around to watch this pack grow and thrive. I’ve seen more generations of alphas walk these lands than I can count. I’ve fought beside many who still live here.
“I’ve sat on the board of deans at their college. I’ve taught a few of their classes on magic. My mate is my queen.
“No one here would dare to disrespect that and expect to live another day to tell about it. You are as welcome here as I am. They will all love you,” he says.
“I learn something new about you every day. The Immortal Iron Brothers’ world is amazing. What you all do for the others and supers of your world. The bond you have with the people.
“I wish I could have grown up around all this all my life. I guess that’s why I like the wolves. I never feel alone around them,” I choke out.
Bradan stops and turns me toward him. He cups my face and rubs his thumb across my cheek. The gesture is so tender and sweet, totally opposite of what you would think this big, strong being capable of.
“You are never alone, my little one. I will always be here.” He places his other hand over my heart. “I am also in here.” He shifts his hand to brush my temple. “Call to me whenever you need, and I will be with you.”
“Okay,” I say and drop my gaze to his chest.
“Taylor, baby girl, look at me,” he says as he pinches my chin between his fingertips and lifts my head.
I look into his eyes and feel the tears that are burning the backs of mine. I still have so many questions about why my father kept one sister, gave the other to his brother but found me and Billy lacking and sent us off.
Now after meeting all three of my sisters, I can’t help wondering if I wasn’t chosen because I was the runt of the group. Did my father think I wouldn’t be strong enough? Was he afraid I would disappoint him?
I wouldn’t wish my old life on any of my sisters, but I can’t help wondering why he gave up on me. I have always felt like less. Now, knowing what I know, I’m finding my abandonment issues run deeper than I could have ever thought.
“I—”
“You think we all will abandon you after you allow yourself to care for us? You’re nervous because I’m drawing you into a world of love and you think I’m going to take it all back from you,” he cuts me off.
I purse my trembling lips and nod. The tears I’ve been holding in begin to spill over. Cupping the back of my neck he pulls me to him to crush his lips to mine.