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wrestled on the grass until Kyle flipped her over and mounted her

from behind. There was no way she could move as he pressed his

cock inside of her. It was amazing and beautiful, and she felt

complete. Just as Kyle came, he howled, telling all what was

happening. Sam followed suit, howling along with him then waiting

as the others made love to her as well.

* * * *

Feeling content and spent, she curled into a ball on the grass that

overlooked a stream. Her wolves gathered around her in a circle of

warmth and protection.

She released a sigh as her head lay over her paws and she

embraced the smell of her mates.

“How do you feel, Sam?”
Donny asked through their link.

She was silent a moment, and then the word came to her.

“Free.”

They all snuggled tighter, and she knew they felt her emotions and

they understood how momentous this was for Sam. It was a new

beginning, a new life with her mates.

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Chapter 18

Kyle and Trey remained with Sam as she slept in bed. Her

transformation into wolf then back again into her human form had

exhausted her. That would continue to happen until her body got used

to it. They would each see her though the process.

Dustin and Adam left early to talk to their contacts and see if they

could get some extra security around the village. Especially around

Sam, her grandparents, and the other women in the surrounding

packs. They called for a meeting with all area alphas and, of course,

Lord Crespin.

Kyle caressed Sam’s hair. The brown locks cascaded over the

pillow and against Trey’s neck.

Sam hummed at his touch.

“I survived. Are you impressed?” she whispered then yawned,

covering her mouth then turning onto her belly.

Kyle smiled.

“I guess I’m impressed. Why would you think that you couldn’t

survive the shift?”

She was silent a moment as if contemplating her words. She

closed her eyes again and clasped his hand beneath the sheets.

“Insecurity, I suppose. Everything was just too perfect in wolf

form, and now that I am back in human form, I feel conflicted.”

“Conflicted? You mean because you were raised human?”

“Kyle, aside from the fact that I am a descendant of wolves, look

how dysfunctional my family is, never mind how screwed up my life

turned out to be.”

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Kyle leaned forward and kissed Sam on the forehead. Then Trey

cuddled closer against her other side. He began to rub the palm of his hand along her spine and over her bottom.

“Wolves don’t do dysfunctional, Sam. Your human rules and

systematic beliefs of how a person should or shouldn’t live their lives are so minimal compared to the heart and soul of a wolf.”

Sam stared at Kyle as if he were nuts.

He scooted down lower so that their gazes locked.

“You remember how you felt when you were in wolf form?”

She nodded her head.

“Tell us what you felt, what stood out to you?” Trey asked.

“I felt free and alive. I could breathe easily, and I could smell so

many different scents. I wasn’t sure which one to follow, but I wanted to investigate all of them. I loved running through the woods and, of

course, you chasing me.” She blushed as she lowered her head.

Kyle teased her.

“No need to feel shy or embarrassed around us, Sam. We’ve seen

you in every form, naked, and always sexy as damn hell.” He

squeezed her hand, and she shifted her body so that she now lay on

her side as she embraced him.

Her stomach growled, and they laughed.

“How about we take showers and then meet the others for

breakfast?” Trey suggested, rising from the bed.

“Do I have to face the others? I’m not sure I’m ready for more

information about my family tree.”

Kyle chuckled.

“We are all going to be there for you, Sam.”

Sam lifted up and leaned on her elbow. “I forgot about meeting

my dad. He’ll be calling me again for sure.”

Both men felt their cackles rise.

“We’ll see, Sam. Let’s get through breakfast with Ted and your

grandparents first.”

She smiled then touched Kyle’s chin.

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“We’ll talk about it once I get my cup of coffee in me and some

food. I’m starving.”

They began to get out of bed when Sam grabbed a hold of both

their hands.

“What is it?” Trey asked.

She lowered her eyes then pulled them closer to her.

“I may need some help in the shower,” she teased.

Kyle swiftly lifted Sam up and tossed her over his shoulder.

“No need to ask twice. I’m in,” he replied as he hurriedly headed

toward the bathroom. Trey was right behind them.

* * * *

Sam felt as if she were simply glowing. Even as she walked, she

felt more confident and sure of herself. It didn’t matter as long as she had her mates beside her.

She smiled and waved as she entered the large kitchen. Not only

were her men, her grandparents, and Ted there, but so were a few

other men as well.

“Good morning, Samantha.” Lord Crespin greeted her with a

smile, but she embraced the man and instantly sensed his relief.

She inhaled as her nose absorbed not only fragrances but also

emotions of those around her. Her grandmother was happy but uneasy

just like her grandfather. Her mates were concerned but proud as she

entered the room, and Al was anxious and uncertain.

She immediately felt the tinge of guilt for Al having that feeling.

There was also a feeling of closeness to him. She walked over to him

and took his hand. The others remained quiet as she closed her eyes

and brought his hand to her lips. The tears stung her eyes at the

realization of who he really was. Her wolf knew better than her

human self and her broken heart.

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“Sam.” Al cautiously said her name, and she shook her head,

indicating silently for him not to say another word. The silence filled the room, but Sam embraced the bond with her father.

She wasn’t sure what to say, so she said the first thing she could

think of as she opened her eyes and held his gaze.

“We will work it out. I feel you inside of me. Here,” she stated,

placing his hand over her hand over her heart.

“So that was you we heard last night?” Marie asked.

Sam released Al’s hand and went to Dustin. She placed one hand

on his shoulder and one on Trey’s.

“A lady never kisses and tells.”

“Well, wolves do,” Kyle teased then gave Sam a wink.

She blushed and turned away.

“You did shift into a wolf last night?” Al questioned.

Sam smiled.

“She is definitely your child, brother,” one of the men she did not

know stated as he walked closer to her.

“I’m Matt, Al’s brother.” He held out his hand for her to take.

Sam was surprised, but as she looked at the other two men and

saw the resemblances, she smiled.

“Ahh…more secrets revealed. I have uncles now, too,” she replied

sarcastically but shook Matt’s hand. He was tall like Al, and he shared his smile as well.

“Those two are Tom and Jimmy.”

It was Al who introduced the other brothers.

“Nice to meet you.”

“How about some food?” Ted suggested, and everyone agreed as

they took seats around the table. A few moments later they were

served trays of food. Sam was starving as she eyed the eggs, bacon,

hash browns, and pancakes. They all began to make their plates and

eat.

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By the time they were finished, the conversation focused back on

their packs, Sam’s position once her role and identity was established, and what to do about Fidelis.

* * * *

As they left the kitchen and entered the porch outside, Sam

thought about the information that was shared during breakfast.

“I’m supposed to meet Frederick this morning.”

Sam’s words got everyone’s attention. A series of gasps and

orders went through the air.

“We discussed this last night and decided that you weren’t going

to see him,” Adam pointed out.

“You discussed it last night then changed the subject,” she

challenged.

“You can’t go, Sam, we don’t know how he is involved, and he

can’t be trusted,” Al added.

“Exactly why I should go meet with him. He’s the reason we’re

all here.”

“It could be a trap,” Matt added.

“More than likely it is,” she replied.

“Then why meet him, Sam? Why put yourself in danger?”

“I wouldn’t be in danger because I am not just a human anymore.

In shifting last night, so many things have become clear to me. It was as if the blinds were raised and a new light shone upon all the

questions I had. Is it not my ‘destiny’ to be a ruler, a leader, and, eventually, an elder of the circle?”

“Yes, it is, but you need time to learn and be taught the ways of

the wolf. Throwing yourself in front of the enemy is not showing

leadership,” Al proclaimed.

“Yes, but that would be true if the enemy knew that I was of the

wolf and a future leader. To him or them, I am merely a human.”

“He could know somehow about the microchip,” Ted added.

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“No. There is no way he could know, and I’m not planning on

telling anyone anything. Besides, even if he did know, he couldn’t do

anything about it. I’ll have my mates with me,” Sam said then looked

toward her mates.

“I hate to say this, but Sam going in there to meet Frederick could

give us insight into his plans. He could reveal information about

Fidelis or any business he has,” Crespin stated.

“I don’t think I like this,” Kyle replied.

“Well the choice is mine. He may not be my biological father, but

he did raise me since birth. I owe the man his requested meeting. If

our relationship ends today, then so be it.” Sam stood up and began to walk toward the doorway.

Dustin stopped her and pulled her to him.

“We will make a plan for your visit. Two of us will be with you at

all times while the other three remain nearby. We’ll figure out who

will be where. You are not to take any chances, and if your gut tells

you something is up, you need to get the hell out of there,” Dustin

ordered then stared at her with a stern expression, challenging her to dare and disagree.

Instead, Sam wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled.

“Let’s start planning,” she whispered then kissed him.

* * * *

They gathered around the kitchen, making plans and organizing

which wolves would be where. Team Two, the brothers’ cousins

showed up decked out in their camouflage looking fierce and ready

for action.

It was Logan who snuck up on her, grabbed her around the waist,

and snuggled next to her neck.

“Oh, yeah, it was you last night. We’re proud of you,” he

whispered then inhaled.

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It tickled, and she began to laugh as she gave him a smack to his

thigh.

“Cut it out,” Dustin exclaimed, half smirking and half trying to

look serious.

Logan squeezed her tighter.

“Ah, come on. I was just confirming that the luscious scent we

found and tracked to here was hers.”

“You know damn well it is hers,” Adam chimed in, giving Logan

a look that told him to release his mate.

“What do you mean followed my scent?” Sam asked as Logan

slowly released her then placed his hands on her shoulders.

“You have an incredible scent when in wolf form. We followed it

immediately, and it stopped the moment we got to the house. Since

we know everyone else’s scent in here, I figured it had to be you.”

Sam twisted her shoulders out of Logan’s grasp and dodged his

hands.

“It’s really going to take some time for me to get used to all this

sniffing and scenting stuff. Humans aren’t used to that sort of thing.

It’s kind of insulting if someone smells you.”

Adam pulled Sam into his arms as Logan leaned his hands on the

table and looked at the blueprints of Frederick’s ranch.

He nuzzled next to her neck as he nibbled and kissed the tender

flesh.

“He wasn’t insulting you, Sam. It was a compliment. Logan meant

that you smell unique and appealing. This means, we’ll have to keep

an eye on you, especially as the mating process continues.”

“Geesh! You mean we’re still not fully bonded yet? How the hell

long does this take?” She crossed her arms in front of her chest,

pretending to be bored with the process.

He rubbed the palm of his hand along her belly then across her

ribs, just barely missing her breast.

“It could take a while,” he whispered in her ear then nibbled on

her lobe.

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“All right, enough of that. Let’s get down to business,” Dustin

commanded, giving her and Adam a stern look as if angry for their

public display.

They both raised their hands to salute him, and everyone started