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.

take part in running the pack. It’s her legacy, I just want to help out the best way I can.” Mark turns to me. “But,

I’m going to miss you so much!” I wrap my arms around his waist

but we will see each other as much as we can. You’re my best friend. I won’t be able to go through life without you.” I

much, but take care of my

happen. You may not like me now, but I’m going to work on winning you over.” Jenna

I nod and get bombarded with a new group of people congratulating us on

~Lincoln~

could eat. I know her feet have to be killing her, and I plan to give her a massage as soon as I sit down.

left to do? I can handle it while you

to eat,

as soon

up. Landon and I have planned a night and subsequent trip for our mate. We aren’t going too far since we

and have been 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

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

that I 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 eat. I’m actually

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

and open the back. The car is unlocked to make it easier for us to load. We have been working on this all day. I’m pretty sure the keys are inside somewhere,

pull the trunk down. I turn to head back to the celebration, but my leg isn’t moving. My right leg is stuck 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 seem

my left leg is joining. Damn, did something bite me, something poisonous? My body feels as if it’s shutting down. My vision is blurring and getting dark. The numbness feels like it’s traveling throughout my body, and