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

proud of you, but I’m going to miss you so much!” I wrap my arms around

will see each other as much as we can. You’re my best friend. I won’t be able to go through life without you.” I give

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

know, and if I were to hurt him, I would gladly welcome whatever were to happen. You may not like me now, but I’m going to

you know. I’m pretty sure she will make my brother happy.” I nod and get bombarded with

~Lincoln~

been chit-chatting and thanking people for 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

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

to eat,

will as soon

think you just need to get those last 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 too far since we have the twins in the wind, but we decided that we need to spend some

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

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

grab it, making a note that I will be taking it and head back to the door. I turn the lights off and

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

working on this all day. I’m pretty sure the keys are inside somewhere,

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 in, but nothing was there when I checked.

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 out. I hear clicks, and the trunk opens in front of me. The last thing I can make out is a dark shape coming out