Maya's POV
We gathered the following day at Athens manor and discussed events and what could transpire. Lory and Tiffany were both surprised at the amount of planning we had already put into it. We explained the basic portions of the plan and what they needed to know. I wanted to explain more but the guys (Joe, Athens, Mortou, and Hawk) seemed to think it was better to keep the girls in the dark. They had less training and no understanding of the forces we were dealing with. Their mates however were fully versed in what could happen.
"Joe I just don't like not telling them what is going on." I huff as we finished packing.
"I don't what them getting any ideas of saving people until they have spent time training, darling." Joe instead of being pushy knew that using his sexy voice would work better. Being pregnant my hormones were in overdrive. He was enjoying every minute he could and hell probably coaxing more out of me if I even took the time to think about it.
"I get that, Lory is a fixer and Tiffany is her protector." I plopped on the bed with an unladylike snort.
"In time when I know they both have been marked I will have chats with their mates. As of now, Mike is wooing Lory so that she doesn't run from him." Joe sat next to me, his big arm scooping me into his lap. "Now does my darling need anything before we announce we are ready to leave." He rubbed circles on my back all while his other hand was making slow seductive strokes on the inside of my thigh.
"Keep doing that wolf and your gonna be getting naked with a hungry she-wolf." I challenge him, letting him know he has hit a hunger button.
"I will feed that hungry she-wolf any time she wants," his husky voice making my insides quiver like it was my first time with him again. Damn this big wolf of mine. I rip his button-up shirt open and shove him back on the bed as I straddle him. My lips claim his as clothes go flying across the room. His arms clamped around me as he pins me to him.
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Loredana's POV
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Ten hours later we arrive on the border of Northern Sky pack. I have never seen Scotland, my eyes take in the rugged beauty of it all. Our caravan of vehicles has paused as we get out to stretch our legs before we finish the three-hour drive to the packhouse.
"Isabelle Jewel Munoz!" I hear Maya shout as my attention is drawn to her as she transforms into a massive chestnut wolf chasing a young black wolf who is leaping through the rocks with obvious delight.
The chestnut one snaps at the black one and it tucks its tail between its legs and scoots quickly behind Mortou. Mortou chuckles and steps to the side as the reddish wolf springs on the black one who yelps and runs again leaping back into the car with a whimper.
"We are not in pack lands we are known to be safe!" I hear Maya say as she is human again and standing at the open car door. Hands-on her hips and a glare to boot.
"I am sorry mom, I just needed to let Akasa out." You could see Jewel has folded her arms over her chest in a pout.
"We will let our wolves out when we can know it's safe." Maya pulled her daughter into a hug as they both stood there a minute in each other's arms.
That was the first bit of worry I had seen since we assumed this was to be a trap. It made me feel a bit better knowing they were actually serious about this. I glanced over to see The whole security team with their heads bowed together. "They are just making last-minute preps." Tiffany wrapped her arm around my shoulders.
"How are you and Logan doing?" I raised a brow at her.
She gave him a soft loving look, turning her blue eyes back to me. "Who knew such a straight-laced bear could be wild enough in the sack to keep a she-wolf happy." She hummed.
I giggled, "I don't know about THAT stuff yet," I blushed and turned my head. Tiffany had always been the braver one. I envied her fearless look at life.
"Oh, I am sure that big hunk of bear you got, will show you what it's all about." She waggles her eyebrows like I had seen Athens do many times.
"He says it's up to me," at the mention of the bear in question my eyes land on Mike. Who seems to instantly know my eyes are on him. His brown eyes meet mine as he gives me a sexy smirk and wink. Ray or Justin (still working those two out) smacks the back of his head and he returns to focus on the little conversation he was in with the rest of the team. I realize then that I need to chat with both Ray and Justin to sort out for sure who is whom my mind
I make a mental note of that as I hear King Joe tell us to get back in the cars. I feel Tiffany guide me back to the car as she slides in with me. Much to my surprise Mike and Logan slide in with us.
"You riding with us?" I ask Mike as he slips his arm around my shoulders pulling me into his side.
"I am." He nods, looking at Logan as if they are sharing a silent conversation.
I close my mouth, the warmth from Mike's body seeps into me and I curl into it. My eyes drift downward as I realize how exhausted I am. Sleep sucks me into a narrow dream of, wild pictures. The mad scientist as Mike strapped to a table. He is half changed into a bear. His growls are how I found him. He eyes me as I stand dumbfounded staring at the scene before me.
Get out before he sees you. I hear Mike say in my head. I shake my head and charge toward the table that holds Mike.
I feel someone shake me. My eyes open, "we are here," Mike says softly as he pecks my cheek.
Well, that was weird, I sit up and yawn looking out the window to see a massive stone Castle, the courtyard is loaded with people on each side and there is a red carpet leading up the stairs to a small group of people waiting at the top. Crap looks like it's a formal show this time. I straighten myself out as best I can.
You look perfect, Mike gushes in my head.
I give him a weak smile as he pulled me out the door to face the massive group of people assembled.