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.

not sure what she’s talking about, 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 me. “But, yes, I will be

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

other as much as we can. You’re my best friend. I

of my bestie.

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 Mark takes her

I nod and get bombarded with a new group of

~Lincoln~

know her feet have to be killing her, and I plan to give her a

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

to

as soon as I’m

planned a night and subsequent trip for our mate. We aren’t going too far since we have the twins in the wind, but we

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 everything stays organized and inventoried. Anyone in the pack can borrow anything as long

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

head back to the door. I turn the lights off and close the shed. I just need

to the front of the packhouse. I need to get these things into the SUV so that we can leave early in the morning. With everything 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

are inside somewhere, but I can worry

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

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 I wonder how long until I fall