Filed To Story: Their Bullied and Broken Mate by Teri Petry
I sent a quick text to Addie and Maddix to let them know Asteria had found her mate. When I told Maddix who it was, the only reply I got was, “Fuck. Just Great.” I tried to find out why he said that, but I got no reply. Addie was excited because it meant her and Asteria would be together at Northern Sun. Where did that leave me?
Wanting To Know
*Maddix POV*
Just great. Two of my three sisters have found their mate within a month of being at college. The only one who hasn’t is Alette, and as wild as she can get, it makes me nervous. I don’t know how to feel about both girls being mated to higher ranks of Northern Sun. I know the new Alpha, but not that well. He seems to be a much better Alpha than previous, but for some reason I am unsettled about my sisters being there. It’s probably just the brother in me and the distance they will be from me. I called my dad, Loki, after getting the message from Lette, and he wasn’t happy. Liam and mom, on the other hand, were over the moon.
Riley and I haven’t been getting along, because we don’t see eye to eye about me not allowing her to help me with this rape investigation. I just want her to be safe. In my opinion, putting a she-wolf, regardless of who she is, in the line of fire of a rape and abuse investigation is like taunting a rabid animal. It’s not something I am willing to risk, and I wish she would see my point of view on it. If something happened to her, it would destroy me.
I am having dinner with her again tonight, as a date. I am taking her to our favorite restaurant in town. She loves their prime rib pasta and sour dough bread. She doesn’t know we are going there yet, but I hope she is surprised. We haven’t been since before our swearing-in ceremony.
She comes down the stairs looking gorgeous. She is dressed in a chocolate brown dress that hugs her voluptuous curves, and comes just below the knee. She looks good enough to eat. “Damn girl. You look amazing. Thank Goddess you are mine,” I told her before capturing her lips with mine. “Are you ready?” I asked. She nods her head, and I help her put on her wrap.
I held her hand and walked her to the car. I decided to hire a driver so that I could focus on just her tonight. Even when we disagree, she still deserves the world. The car pulls up in front of “Papa’s Italian Bistro, and I hear her gasp. “Maddix, it’s my favorite place.” she squeals. I gave a little chuckle, and pulled her close. She grabs my face and plants a deep kiss on my lips. “Thank you baby. I have been wanting to come here for a while,” she said. I told her she didn’t have to thank me, and helped her out of the car. It was chilly out tonight, so I pulled her close.
That is one thing about the pacific northwest. You could sweat to death during the day, but freeze your butt off at night when the sun set.
Violet, papa’s granddaughter, greeted us as we walked in. She lived just outside our pack with Papa. They were wolves, but Violet’s mate was human. He could have moved into the pack with them, but she didn’t want to do that. So, they moved into the cottages that lined parts of our border to still be close. “Mr. and Mrs Young, so good to see you,” she greeted us. She refrained from using the terms Alpha and Luna because we were in human territory. “It’s good to see you too, Violet,” Riley replied. I asked if our normal table was available, and Violet nodded.
She led us to the secluded table where we had always sat. She took our drink order, and I glanced at the menu. I already knew what my mate would order, but I found it humorous when she glanced at the menu anyway. When Violet came back to deliver our drinks and take our order, I let Riley order first. As she is still looking at the menu, twisting her mouth like she was thinking, she says, “I will have the prime rib pasta with extra sauce, a mini loaf of your sourdough bread with a side of fresh butter, and a side of steamed asparagus.” Called it. She surprised me with the asparagus, but everything else I already knew. I ordered a 20 oz ribeye cooked rare, with roasted carrots and the roasted summer squash. As she was about to walk away, I asked her to add a house salad with extra ranch dressing. I guess we both are a little extra tonight.
Our food came quickly, and we chatted as we ate. “Maddix?” Riley asked. “Hmm? Is your food OK, baby?” I asked. Her eyes widened, and she replied, “Oh, of course. It’s amazing. I just have a question for you.” I looked at her and encouraged her to say what was on her mind. She cleared her throat and said, “Well, what would you say if I asked you to tell me what you know about your mom and uncle Jason’s family from Mystic Shadows?” My whole body went numb.
It must have shown on my face because she started to change the subject. “Never mind, I didn’t know it was such a touchy thing. Forget I ever mentioned it.” she said. She placed her hand on mine and gave me a slight hint of a smile. “It’s alright, Riley. I will tell you, but not here. We are having such a great time, and this story will only break your heart and disgust you. I will tell you though, alright?” I said. She seemed alright with that answer, and we continued to enjoy our evening. I was hoping this would never come up.
She knew the story of Mystic Shadows, but not the story of the monstrous Carter’s and their superiors. She also knew that my mom was technically my aunt, and had adopted me with the twin alphas. She didn’t know why though, other than my parents died. I hope it didn’t change how she looked at me after I told her. I was nothing like Eric or Jenna, but recently, I noticed my temper getting out of control. Just like Eric’s used to from what I was told.
Damian
*Alette POV*
I try and stay with Ashley and Jamie at this party, but Ashley can’t get her tongue out of the handsome football player’s mouth, and Jamie has an attitude because she is ready to leave. I leave Jamie to her misery and try and find a bathroom, and after being pointed in the right direction, I wait in line. I hear raised voices, and turn my head to see where they are coming from. I hope it isn’t any of my friends causing problems, and thankfully, it wasn’t them.
It is a tall redhead arguing with Josh and another guy. “I want my cut, Josh! I can’t keep supplying you girls, and none of them get paid. It’s a messed-up situation not only for me, but for you too,” She screams. The guy with Josh notices people staring and whispers something in his ear. Josh nods and pulls out his wallet. He hands the girl a wad of bills, and she turns and leaves. He sees me staring, and starts to walk towards me.
New Book: Returned To Make Them Pay
On her wedding anniversary, Alicia is drugged and stumbles into the wrong room—straight into the arms of the powerful Caden Ward, a man rumored never to touch women. Their night of passion shocks even him, especially when he discovers she’s still a virgin after two years of marriage to Joshua Yates.