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.

It’s her legacy, I just want to help out the best way I

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

my best friend. I won’t be able

like you much, but take care of my bestie.

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

sure she will make my brother happy.” I nod and get bombarded with a new group of people congratulating us on

~Lincoln~

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

to do? I can handle it while you

need to

soon as

items we were talking about. Everything else is set up. Landon and 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 the tree line. We have a shed where we keep different items. I open the shed door and turn on the light.

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

back to the door. I turn the lights off

way 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 be in our official roles and working hard

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

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.

if it’s shutting down. My vision is blurring and getting dark. The numbness feels like it’s traveling