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, yes,

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

other as much as we can. You’re my best friend. I won’t be able to

of my bestie. If you don’t-” Jenna holds her hands up

I were to hurt him, I would gladly welcome whatever were to happen. You may not like me now, but I’m going to work on winning you

make my brother happy.” I nod

~Lincoln~

a 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 I need to take care

do? I can

need to eat, too,

as soon as

set up. Landon and I have planned a night and subsequent trip for

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.

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

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

packed now, our departure will be that much easier. Dad already agreed to stay on for a few days so we could make this trip. When we return, we will be in

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

back and 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

blurring and getting 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