Fated to Two

The Choice

There have been times in my life when I fought my parents to make my own decisions - this is not one of those times. I so wish there was someone holding my hand and telling me what to do - who to choose. Do you really think you have to choose between the two? We can have both - be with both and be happy. Remi is such a hopeless romantic. She still hasn’t realized Eli and Hunter won’t share me - no matter how erotic that might sound at the moment - there is absolutely no way two Alphas would ever share a Luna.

We make our way inside the pack house. “We can use my office - dad said the renovations were completed this morning.” Eli says as he heads up the stairs - we go up three flights and we are finally on the alpha floor. Well, Ree. It’s time to get this show on the road! Thanks Remi - Doesn’t she have any other valuable advice instead of “let’s get this show on the road”? We make our way to what I can describe as the most beautiful office I’ve ever seen - and it has Eli’s style all over the place. Beige walls, dark wood accents with splashes of blood red and gold throughout the room - our pack colors. It’s the perfect balance of modern and rustic.

Eli sits behind the huge desk in the center of the room - he motions for both of us to sit - Hunter stays standing with his arms crossed and I decide to sit on the leather couch instead - might as well make myself comfortable. “So...I’m not sure what to say to either of you. You are both my mates and I feel the connection with both of you - neither connection is stronger than the other,” I say, deciding it’s better to rip the bandaid off quick rather than ease around the topic. “Ree - we can’t make this decision for you. This decision is completely yours to make.” Eli - always so gentle and caring towards me. I’m about to respond when Hunter finally speaks up, “Look, I know you don’t know me as well as it seems you know Elijah. Before you make any final decisions, I think it’s only fair you get to know me a little better and visit my pack lands. Give me a week to get to know me and see my lands. That’s all I ask. Then at the end if you still choose Elijah and Blood Moon, I will have to accept that.” Yeah right - Like he will actually accept you choosing someone else over him. Remi, so not the time for this! One week. He’s asking for one week to take me back to his pack and get to know him. I could do that - it might hurt Eli, but I owe it to Hunter - he’s my mate, too.

“Okay...I can do that. It’s only fair” Hunter gives me a satisfied smile, but Eli looks like he’s about to burst with rage. He’s staring down Hunter likes he’s about to rip his throat out. “Eli - he’s my mate too. I think I owe it to him and myself to at least get to know him.” Eli nods his head once, stands up and walks to the door, with his back to us he says, “Hunter, if you or anyone else in your pack so much as hurts one hair on her head, I’ll challenge you to the death. And I will win.” He opens the door and leaves without saying another word.

I knew Prince Charming had a dark side - what a hunk! I roll my eyes at her. Remi, I think he’s really upset by this. Maybe I should go talk to him. “You sure talk to your wolf a lot,” Hunter interrupts us. “Uh yeah, sorry. It’s kind of become a habit - and she’s got a lot to say,” I say with a nervous laugh. “No, I didn’t mean it as an insult. It’s good to become one with your wolf - My pack is known for being more wolf than man. I get it - they have a lot to say and we should listen.” He stares at me for a few seconds and finally breaks the silence. “Right, well we will leave first thing in the morning. It’s only about 3 hours from here to my pack house. Be ready by 8:30 sharp.” And with that signature wink, he leaves me alone with my thoughts.

I decide I need to talk to Eli before I leave - I can’t leave on bad terms with him, knowing he’s upset with me. I walk out the door and follow that delicious spring rain and evergreen scent - it doesn’t take long to find him. I’ve only walked to the end of the hall and I’m standing outside a huge set of double doors. “Are you just going to stand there all night, Ree?” I hear from the other side. I slowly open the door and realize this is Eli’s suite. The alpha suite to be exact. It’s huge - there’s a massive stone fireplace, lounge area, book shelves that run to the top of the ceiling full of books I’d love to get my hands on. There are two doors on the far end of the room - assuming the closet and bathroom. Then on the other side of the room there’s the biggest bed I’ve ever seen - a beautiful red canopy hangs over top and the bed itself is covered in white silky sheets. This is a room fit for a king.

“Wow, it’s beautiful in here,” is all I manage to get out. I look around to find Eli sitting in one of the oversized leather chairs near the fireplace, not looking at me. Great - he’s more upset than I originally thought. “Eli...please don’t be upset with me. You’re both my mates - I have to give you both a fair chance.” I make my way over to him and slide onto his lap, surprising him. His hands run up and back down my back, settling above my hips. “Ree, I don’t trust him and I especially don’t trust him with you. I couldn’t bare it if anything happened to you while you’re away from me. I can’t protect you there.” His hands are shaking as he squeezes my hips, he squeezes his eyes shut before he speaks again, “Please promise me you’ll be careful - check in with my every morning and night - don’t let your guard down. They are different there. They aren’t as welcoming as our pack.” Eli has never been afraid of showing me his true feelings - we’ve always been comfortable enough with each other to speak our minds freely.

I lean into him until my nose is resting in the crook of his neck, “I promise I’ll be okay - I’ll keep my phone with me at all times and I’ll check in with you any chance I get. Any sign of trouble, you’ll be my first call.” He lets out a deep breath and wraps his arms around him, pulling me in closer. Before I realize what’s happening, I’m leaning in and kissing him. Not just a peck on the cheek, but a full blown, scorching kiss that has my toes curling. His tongue slips into my mouth and just the taste of him has me thinking all sorts of dirty things I’d like to do to him. His hands are roaming my body and at some point I’m straddling him - when did that happen? He’s making his way down my jaw to my neck when he stops on my marking spot. His hands are brushing my dress up while he continues to suck on my neck, causing me to really question why I’ve never done this with him before now. Goddess this man can do anything to me and I’ll never deny him.

Before things get too out of control, I place my hands on his chest and gently push away, “As much as I’m enjoying this, we should probably slow down,” I sheepishly say to him. He gives me lower lip one last nip and smiles, “I love you, Ree. I always have and always will. Let’s get some sleep.” I don’t even have a chance to respond as he stands up in one smooth motion, with my legs still on either side of him and walks us over to the bed.

“Eli - I don’t think this is a good idea” - “I’ll play nice, Ree-Ree. Just sleeping tonight...but next time is definitely up for debate,” he teases. He walks across the room to the closet and comes back out wearing nothing but boxers and carrying one of his shirts in his hand. I can’t take my eyes off of him as he walks back to me and gently starts lifting up my dress. “Arms up, Ree.” I lift my arms above my head and he slides the rest of my dress off of me and quickly slides his shirt over top. He crawls into bed and pulls me up against him, my back to his front. How am I supposed to sleep knowing this gorgeous man is sleeping next to me, in nothing but his boxers? Goddess, the things I want him to do to me and it doesn’t help that Remi is flashing all sorts of images in my head of him and me in all different types of positions.... just thinking about it makes my core burn.

“Ree, stop thinking what you’re thinking. I can smell your arousal and I can’t promise you I’ll behave if you keep it up,” he whispers in my ear. He kisses my shoulder and pulls me in closer, holding me snug by the waist. I don’t even realize being surrounded by his warmth has me dozing off almost instantly.

Just as I’m almost asleep I hear, “I love you, my Luna.”