Sam says sternly, “Gran, all of this was already addressed during the phone call.”
He's agitated because we know that Dalton is using magic, but so are we. I mindlink to our group and tell them that our plan is still on. I run my hand up Sam's chest as I look up at him.
“Yes, but this is so much better. I missed it here because of all of the space that my wolf can use to stretch her legs.”
He growls, “That's not all that will be stretched,” as he leans down to kiss me, but I can't fully give in and he can't either. The Haze can't win just yet.
I catch Dalton's thought. I look him in his eyes, “I suggest that you share that thought with all of us.” I feel all of my mates tense but I continue, “Before you try to lie, remember that I am your Luna.” I will handle this with civility. I can not allow emotions to get the better of me, especially now.
Dalton nods, “Fine, my thought was ‘keep that shit in your bedroom.’”
Sam murmurs tersely, “You know damn well that mates have the right to do whatever they please to each other, especially during the Haze.”
Dalton huffs, “Well some of us have yet to find ours, so you should be mindful of that as the Alpha.”
I would love to smack that smirk off of Dalton’s face right now, but I can't so I say, “You will never find yours in a whorehouse either. By the way, I can smell them on you too. I don't care if you mate a wolf or not, but stop using whores to inflate your already huge ego!”
Dalton cocks his head, “Last I checked, mating humans was against our traditions and so was a mouthy Luna.”
“Times change. Deal with it.”
Sam growls, “Eva!”
***Vincent’s POV***
I chuckle to myself. I tried to warn Eva about how controlling wolves are. Vampires can be too but often we seek a mate who puts up a bit of a challenge while wolves seek the opposite. I sigh, even though things are now going to plan, I am concerned for a few reasons. Firstly, we know that Sam is already a target and now Eva is making herself one too. That could get her taken or harmed enough that it could impact the children inside of her by hindering their development. The other reason is whenever she asserts herself it causes her aura to flare making us desire her more. That desire will trigger the Haze and we can't risk that happening right now.
As much as I would desire nothing more than ravaging her, I must try to soothe her. While I am still under the veil of invisibility, I make my way over to her. I link to her and whisper, "My love, please play it a bit weaker. He already knows how fierce you are and unless you want him to see and hear how I can make you scream, I suggest that you tone it down.”
I kiss the exposed skin on her neck and I feel her pulse racing. The connection we have isn't solely because of the mating bond. It can't be because I feel her soul and I recognize a portion of myself in it too. I don't feel that it is because of my son inside her either. His energy feels different from ours. What he is won't matter because who he is matters more. But I do wonder what being he will become. We brought back mermaids and Sirens. Just what is he?
***End POV***
I need to heed Vincent's warning but it's just so tempting. It hasn't been that long since I felt their kisses and touches, but I yearn for more. “Fine, but I stand by what I said.”
Gran shakes her head, “This is precisely why I called this meeting. Now that our pack is whole, we all need to be in agreement if you want to make changes.”
Sam huffs, “She might but I don't.”
“You will if you want any pups.” Now is the time to implant what we want to get back to Raven. I grin, “I had that witch do that infertility spell and I won't have her reverse it until you're less of an ass.”
Sam growls as he pulls me firmly against him, “Keep talking like that and I will be in yours before nightfall.”
He's so close to me now. I can feel the heat radiating off of him too. Fuck, do I want to be wrapped in it. I am reminded of a quote.
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"The warmth of his embrace soaked into me, a powerful charm against the dark things.” -Juliette Marillier
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That quote is so true. His light and warmth will always keep me safe from the cold darkness. But I can't stay in his warmth or else I might trigger our Haze. I look around, “We still have business to attend to.”
Chris chuckles, “You all bicker as if you have been mated for years.”
“Yes, why he's lucky that I am a wolf too, or else he would be breaking his own precious rules.”
Sam grumbles, “Rules are needed.”
I roll my eyes, “Some rules are but not all.” We are trying to demonstrate that there is trouble in paradise. We want Raven to think that we are weak and too caught up in our own drama. “If a wolf finds a mate in a human and that human is willing to be Turned. Then your rules shouldn't apply. Just make the humans understand that once they mate it is for life.”
Simon says, “You know that I will side with our Luna on this. I had a mate and if by chance another is out there and she's human then I should be able to Turn her and claim her.”
Chris adds, “Maybe mine isn't a wolf either, and it is why I haven't found her.”
Gran nods, “Let it be a choice.”
Sam throws his hands up, “Fucking fine,” as he growls, “But I will not discuss this ever again.” He turns and heads for the kitchen. I linger back so Gabe can put the tracker on Dalton.
“Dalton, sorry you had to hear that stuff. He's been a super asshole all day long. I have no clue what's gotten into him lately.” I can feel him accessing my words. I need him to trust me just enough to buy our rouse.
Simon grins, “Sis, he has always been an asshole. The Goddess chose the wrong brother for you.”
I laugh, “Perhaps, but there is no renouncing it now.” I give him a playful wink but in reality, it is the signal that we have distracted Dalton enough for Gabe, Morgan and my vampire mates placed the tracker and gleaned any information from Dalton that they could. Now we wait!