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.

but she will be working with me. We will both take part in running the pack. It’s her legacy, I just want to help out the best way I can.” Mark turns to

my arms around his waist and lay my head on his chest. Mark kisses the top of my head

too, but we will see each other as much as we can. You’re my best friend. I won’t be able to go

like you much, but take care of my bestie. If you don’t-” Jenna holds her hands up

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

make my brother happy.” I nod and get bombarded with a new group

~Lincoln~

while. We finally had to take a break so Tia 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. I just have a few things

what’s left to do? I can handle it while you

to eat, too,

soon as

I have planned a night and subsequent trip for our mate. We aren’t going

need some time alone with our mate. I sneak away from Tia and head to

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

be taking it and head back to the door. I turn the lights off and

the SUV so that we can leave early in the morning. With everything packed now, our departure will be that much easier. Dad already

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, but I can worry about that later. I place the times in the back and feel something on my ankle. I reach down and run my hand over

is stuck in place, and that’s weird. It’s the leg I felt a pinch in, but nothing was

is blurring and getting dark. The numbness feels like it’s traveling throughout my