Three Fated Hearts by LNC

~Tia~

The ceremony was amazing, and the celebration is in full swing. Landon, Lincoln, and I are receiving well wishes. The music is playing, and the drinks are flowing. Tables are set up all around, and pack members enjoy their time together and with the guests.

Lynn comes over with her family in tow. “Surprise, b***h!” I grab her and give her a bear hug. I pull back and look between her and Mark.

“What the hell, guys? When did this change get decided?” Mark gives me a sly smile.

“This morning, I spoke to the twins and told them that as grateful as I was for the honor to be Beta, it would be hard to do since I would be at an entirely different pack.”

“Yeah, he’s going to be the Alpha.” Jenna walks up to Mark and wraps her hand around his arm.

“Wait, Jenna I thought you would take over from your father,” Landon asks. Jenna smiles and shakes her head.

“To be honest, I never really wanted to be Alpha. I have trained for both, but have trained harder for Luna. I always just wanted to meet my mate and hand him the reigns, provided that he was a good man. I am perfectly happy in a supporting role.” Mark rolls his eyes and clears his throat.

working with me. We will both take part in running the pack. It’s her

you so much!” I wrap my arms around his waist and lay my head on his chest.

as we can. You’re my best friend. I won’t be able to go through life without you.” I

of my bestie. If you

him, I would gladly welcome whatever were to happen. You may not like me now, but I’m going to work on winning you over.” Jenna gives me a nod, and

bad, you know. I’m pretty sure she will make my brother happy.” I nod and get bombarded with a new group of people congratulating us

~Lincoln~

finally had to take a break so Tia could eat. I know her feet have to be killing her, and

to do? I can

to eat,

as soon as I’m

we were talking about. Everything else is set up. Landon and I have planned a night and subsequent trip for our mate. We aren’t

loaded into the SUV that we will be taking. I can’t wait to surprise Tia with this trip. We really need to get away from the mess and the drama. We need some time alone with our mate. I sneak away from Tia and head to the tree line. We have a shed where we keep different items. I open the shed door and turn on the light. Thankfully

make my way down the rows, looking for the last few items we need for this trip. A clatter rings out, and I stop, looking around the area I’m standing in. I don’t see anything, and I don’t hear any other

will be taking it and head back to the door. I turn the lights off and close the shed. I just need to get these packed then I can

packed now, our departure will be that much easier. Dad already

pretty sure the keys are inside somewhere, but I

in place, and that’s weird. It’s the leg I felt a pinch in, but nothing was there when I checked. I tug and pull, but my leg doesn’t move. I have no idea what’s going on. I try to mindlink someone, but I

dark. The numbness feels like it’s traveling throughout my body, and I wonder how long until I fall out. I hear clicks, and the trunk opens in front of me. The last thing I can make out is a dark shape coming out of the