What would you do if you were fated to someone whose heart belongs to another? Would you fight for control, or simply exit, stage left? This is the big question playing through Luciano's mind. Luciano is a werewolf. His mate is human. A married human. Will fate prevail? Or will he walk away?

Sometimes fate just has to mess with a good thing. Hopefully it has a good reason. Hello, my name is Amber Rayne, and this is my story. 
As I stood in front of my stove watching the gurgling pot of sauce, I couldnt help but sigh in contentment at how my life was going. Perfect husband, works hards, and loves harder. 

As I stand in the field surrounded by a multitude of bodies and covered in blood, I can't help but think of what brought me here. My mate. Or lack thereof. I have searched to the ends of the earth since the day I turned 18 but to no avail. She doesn't exsist. It's the only reason I can imagine. Why the MoonGoddess feels I do not deserve love is beyond my ability to understand.

Already Taken

I was sitting by Amber's bed watching her sleep when I hear a loud crash and screaming. I gently kiss her forehead and go to see what the problem is. They had better have a good excuse for disturbing me. 


As I reach the waiting room, the sight is one to behold. A boy, no older than 18, has my Beta Taylor down on the floor, pinned. I immediately recognize him from the memory I saw earlier. Amber's son. And her daughter, who is gripping the back of his shirt in fear. 


"What is this?" my voice booms across the room, causing everyone to shutter and bow their heads. Even her children look down in submission. That's odd, I cant help but think. 


Taylor steps forward, "I'm sorry Alpha, I dont know what happened. I explained that their mother was in the hospital and I was sent to retrieve them. Everything was fine until we reached the house. He started yelling about being taken and the next thing I know I'm down." he spits out quickly. I can't help the suprise on my face as I let out a laugh. 


"Now how is it this boy was able to over-power what is supposed to be my right hand man?" 


"I'm sorry Alpha, I am as confused as you are", he states. 


"My name is Ben, this is Dawn. Where is our mother?" He says through gritted teeth, anger and fear rolling off him in waves. 


"She is only resting, no need for alarm. Come, I'll take you to her. I only ask that you do not wake her just yet, she needs the rest". 


"I promise, she is fine. Let's go", I say, heading down the hall. I can't wait till she wakes up and sees what I have done for her. 


I slowly stretch my arms above my head, feeling much better than I did earlier. I pry my eyes open expecting him to still be holding me, but for some reason, I'm disappointed to see that I'm back in bed. What I didn't expect was to see my two children sleeping in the chairs next to my bed. 


Before I can stop myself I'm screaming. 


At my sudden yell, they fall from their chairs and rush to my side. 


"Mom, it's ok. Calm down", Ben says while grabbing my shoulders and pushing me back onto the bed. 


"How can you say that when we've been kidnapped? !" I yell. 


As realization hits me, the air leaves my lungs causing me to gasp. I can't breathe. 


Before I know it, I'm back in his lap again. 


"How could you?! They are just kids! Why would you do this to them?" 


I look up through the tears and see shock on not only his face but the faces of my children. 


As what I just said sinks in, the room tilts, going from calm to chaos in a heartbeat. Dawn is pulling my arm trying to dislodge me from his lap while Ben springs into action, leaping on top. I am frozen in fear of what he might do to them. It only takes a glance to see the shock wear off and the anger move in. 


With a quick, fluid movement he is standing, with me still in his arms. 


Both kids drop to the floor as if he said the magic word. What is going on? What did he do to my children?


Chapter 8