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.

with me. We will both take part in running the pack. It’s her legacy, I just want

my arms around his waist and lay my head

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

but take care of my

not like me now, but I’m going to work on winning

I nod and get bombarded with a

~Lincoln~

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

can handle it while you and Tia

need to eat, too,

as soon

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

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

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 noise. I must have made something

and finally spot what I need. I grab it, making a note that I will be taking it and head back to the door. I turn the lights off and close the shed. I just

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

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

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

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