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  The Rogue Zane was hunting had killed a family of three humans and one of them was a small child. They had been camping so their bodies had not been found for a week. Because of decomposition and other scavengers, the authorities could not determine if it was a wolf attack. Lucien had suspected it was, so he sent Zane to check out the area. Zane sniffed around and scented the Rogue wolf. He had marked the entire area, including where the bodies had been found. Not wanting another innocent to die, Lucien had ordered Zane to kill the Rogue.

  Zane was the best Tracker in his new pack, and in a short time, had found the Rogue. The Rogue wolf had transformed into a wolf and was hunting its prey. It was focused on the human, relishing the fear and excited about the blood that would soon flow. It was unaware it was being watched. Silently Zane hunted his prey. The Rogue never even saw him coming. He was dead within seconds of sighting Zane.

  High on Lucien’s praise, Zane rushed home to his mate. He opened the door and knew instantly something was wrong. It didn’t sound or smell right. Something was burning on the stove. He ran into the kitchen and saw signs of a struggle. He turned off the burners and saw smears of blood, some of which belonged to Jackie. He howled in anguish. He sniffed the blood and knew who had taken his mate. He called Lucien as he sped along the highway.

  Chapter Eleven

  Jackie calmly assessed her situation. She was tied to the headboard, the rope so tight it was digging into her skin. The cut on her forehead had already begun to heal. She could shift into her wolf and escape the bonds, but she would never make it past the Alpha or his three Soldiers. She watched as he paced back and forth. She was confident Zane would come after her. He would know Murdock and his lap dogs had taken her. She just had to wait and hope that he brought help. Zane was strong and loved her deeply, but he was outnumbered four to one, and up against a vicious Alpha intent on killing him.

  “Why don’t we have a little fun while we wait?” Murdock tore off his shirt as he headed towards the bed.

  “Zane will RIP your heart out and feed it to you!” she yelled. When he got close enough, she planned to kick him as hard as she could.

  “Hold her legs down!” Murdock demanded.

  Shit! There goes that plan. Jackie thought.

  The three Soldiers advanced and held her down while she squirmed. They ripped off her jeans and she screamed loudly. Murdock punched her hard in the stomach, cutting off her scream. Jackie took deep gulps of air as she felt pain radiating throughout her middle.

  Zane kicked the door open, saw his mate half naked and tied up, scented her pain and howled. His eyes glowed, canines extended and his nails were replaced by his wolf’s claws. The Soldiers immediately released Jackie and backed away, staring in horror at the hybrid man-wolf standing before them. Murdock commanded them to attack, but no one wanted to fight the enraged wolf.

  Cursing, Murdock attacked Zane. Zane dodged a punch and delivered one of his own. He hit Murdock in the stomach. Murdock doubled over in pain and Zane kicked his knee, bringing him to the ground. Zane spun and delivered a roundhouse kick to Murdock’s face. Murdock fell backwards, lying dazed on the ground. Zane jumped on top of Murdock and furiously began slashing at his neck and chest with his sharp claws. Murdock, in shock, hardly put up a fight. Some part of him knew he didn’t stand a chance against an enraged male protecting his hurt mate.

  Lucien and his Soldiers rushed into the room to aid Zane. He stopped when he saw Zane standing over the barely identifiable dead body of the Alpha. The Soldiers who had backed against the wall during the fight now kneeled before Lucien, eyes lowered in submission. Zane’s wolf receded and he walked over to Jackie and sliced through the rope that bound her hands. She sat up and hugged him. Her hero, her mate, had come to save her. She kissed him passionately and held on tightly as he carried her out of the room and back to their car.

  Once Zane reached their car, he gently placed Jackie on her feet and meticulously checked her for injuries. He clenched his jaw as he found the nasty bruise on her belly. He was grateful that the only other injuries were a small cut on her forehead, already healing, and rope burns on her wrists. Zane brought her wrists to his lips and gently kissed each one.

  “Jackie…,” his voice was thick with emotion.

  Jackie held his face in her hands and kissed him gently. His chest constricted painfully. Zane didn’t know what he would have done if Jackie had been killed. He held her tight against his body and Jackie scented his distress. She raised her head and looked deep into his eyes.

  “Zane, Honey, I’m fine. I’m more worried about you. Are you hurt?”

  His shirt was soaked with blood. After holding her close, Jackie’s shirt was soaked as well. He took off his shirt and she examined him. Not finding a single mark, she breathed a sigh of relief. Zane opened the trunk, unzipped a duffle bag and removed two shirts. He gave one to Jackie. She removed her blood stained one and he put both of their stained shirts in a plastic garbage bag, tossing it into the trunk. He slipped on the clean shirt and pulled her close once again.

  “Zane, let’s go home.” He nodded and after a final squeeze, released her. Zane drove home, as anxious to get away from his old pack as he was to get Jackie to their home.

  Lucien had his Soldiers gather the Lost Souls Pack together. Once they witnessed the dead body of their Alpha, Murdock, most of them swore allegiance to Lucien and accepted him as their new Alpha. Lucien ordered them to gather their things, as they would be leaving their small town. They would move into Last Hope and live with the rest of his pack. As Alpha, he now owned their land and everything on it. Those who refused to accept him as Alpha were allowed to leave and join another pack.

  Lucien called Nicolai, who was guarding Lanie, explained what he wanted and Nicolai took care of it.

  Chapter Twelve

  As soon as they reached home, Zane carried Jackie to their shower. Undressing quickly, they both entered the shower stall. Jackie shook her head in disbelief as she saw blood and bits of flesh wash off his hands and out of his hair. Murdock was renowned for his strength and stamina. Despite his advantage as an Alpha, Zane killed him. She grinned at her mate, once again proud of him. Proud that he was hers.

  After shampooing his hair for the second time, Zane scented his mate’s distinct aroma. She was aroused and staring at him with hungry eyes. Jackie stepped up to Zane and took his hand. She shut off the shower and pulled him to their bed.

  Still wet from their shower, she pushed him onto the bed and climbed on top of him. In seconds, Zane’s erect cock was sheathed deep within Jackie. Both of them groaned.

  Jackie rode Zane fast and hard, sliding her body up and down in a steadily increasing pace. Zane rolled, placing Jackie onto her back. He pumped his hips, drove deep into her as he held her gaze. His wolf took over, needing to satisfy itself that its mate was safe and in their arms. Zane’s wolf eyes glowed brightly. Jackie’s wolf began to surface and her eyes glowed bright silvery blue. Zane pounded into Jackie as she demanded more of him. Her wolf growled in satisfaction when he bit her shoulder, hard enough to mark her without breaking any skin. Jackie tensed and stars exploded behind her eyes as her body contracted, squeezing Zane’s cock tightly. Zane pumped his hips as her pussy massaged him and he released his seed inside of her

  Zane collapsed on top of Jackie. He was still buried inside of her and she wrapped her arms around him, holding him close. When his breathing returned to normal, he raised up, bracing his arms on either side of her head. His fingers caressed her face near her temples and he gazed into her eyes.

  “I don’t know what I would have done if...,” his throat constricted, unable to finish. Jackie stroked his cheek and pressed a light kiss on his mouth.

  “I know, Zane. I feel the same way about you. But the threat is over. We don’t have to worry about Murdock anymore.”

  Zane nodded and buried his face along her neck. The rough stubble against her neck sent lightning straight down to her core and she gasped. Her reaction to his touch
made him elated and his erection was instantaneous. Very slowly, Jackie began to rock her hips against him as she ran her fingers through his hair. Zane nibbled on her neck, biting her gently and she arched her back. She stroked his back and he began to slowly glide in and out of her. Zane pumped his hips at a leisurely pace, allowing the tension to slowly build.

  Zane leaned in and pressed his lips against Jackie’s. She opened her mouth, allowing his tongue to slip in. His hand slid under the nape of her neck and his fingers gently caressing her as his mouth moved over hers. Jackie’s hands glided down his chest and she toyed with his nipples, caressing, pinching, tugging lightly. Zane sucked in a sharp breath at the pleasure-pain from Jackie’s soft hands on his nipples. He nibbled down her neck, moved lower so he could rub his stubble against her nipples.

  “Ohhh!” Jackie exclaimed as his hot mouth sucked in a nipple.

  He bit it gently then flicked his tongue across her nipple. His mouth found the other one and he sucked gently, pulling on her erect nipple. Jackie held his head tight against her chest, arching her back in an attempt to push more of her breast into his mouth.

  Zane released her nipple, allowing his stubble to graze over her breasts. One hand slid down between them, caressed her hip and belly before settling on her swollen clit. He pressed down and stroked her clit.

  “Oh, Zane.”

  Jackie pushed her hips upward, needing him to press harder on her clit, needing him deeper inside of her. Zane rose up so he could look at her. Suddenly he pushed into her and Jackie’s wolf eyes flashed. He withdrew slowly and Jackie whimpered at the loss.

  “Zane!”

  He chuckled as he lowered himself onto her and slid in slowly. She wrapped her legs around him, keeping him nestled between her legs. His thumb grazed her clit and she pulled her hips up. Not getting any satisfaction, she lowered a leg, placed one foot flat on the bed so she could push her hips up against him as he thrust into her.

  Zane thrust faster and she pushed up, gyrating her hips, grinding against his body. Zane steadily increased his pace and his cock hardened even more as her tight channel wrapped around him. He felt a tight squeeze around his cock as her pussy contracted around him repeatedly.

  “OH MY GOD!” Jackie shouted as her orgasm sent her body into convulsions.

  She pulled his hair hard as she rocked her hips against him. Pleasure spread from her pussy all the way down to her toes.

  Zane thrust deep once more and stilled as he filled her with his seed. Sweaty and finally sated, he collapsed on top of Jackie. Tenderly she stroked his back as their breathing returned to normal. Zane finally moved, slipping out of her. He rolled over and pulled Jackie into his arms. Jackie settled her head on his chest. Exhausted from the day’s events, they both fell asleep.

  Chapter Thirteen

  Lucien returned home to find Dr. Mallory’s car parked outside. He ran into his house, nearly colliding with Nicolai pacing nervously outside of his bedroom. He heard Lanie’s loud scream and his wolf eyes flashed brightly as he entered his bedroom.

  Lanie was on the bed, legs bent and spread wide as Dr. Mallory examined her. Judging from the sweat that drenched her hair and body and the flushed look on her face, Lanie was in labor!

  For hours, Nicolai and Kane paced outside the alpha bedroom, wincing each time Lanie screamed loudly in pain. Soon they heard Lucien shout excitedly, “I can see the head!”

  A short while later, they heard, “Push, Love, just once more. Push! Push! That’s it!”

  A tiny cry was heard and Lucien laughed, happily staring down at his newborn daughter. Dr. Mallory held up the child so Lanie could see, and she exclaimed with wonder, “She’s beautiful, Lucien. Beautiful.”

  Exhausted, Lanie lay back and watched as Lucien cut the umbilical cord.

  Dr. Mallory cleaned up the newborn, wrapped her in a baby blanket and gently placed her in Lanie’s arms. Lanie smiled tenderly at her daughter and Lucien kissed her forehead. She turned to him and kissed him softly.

  Hours later, after Lanie had drifted off to sleep, Lucien carried his daughter to the living room, wanting to show her to Nicolai and Kane.

  “She’s beautiful, Lucien,” Kane whispered softly. Nicolai nodded in agreement, wondering if he would ever get the chance to hold his own child. If Lanie was right, only true mates could have pups. Would he ever find his true mate?

  Summary for Lover’s Delight Soul Mates Book 3

  Delia, formerly of the Lost Souls Werewolf Pack, is dismayed to discover her true mate is a Last Hope Soldier. After suffering years of abuse by a male she was forced to mate, Delia is suspicious of her true mate’s intentions.

  Nicolai is infuriated when he learns his mate was abused. Determined to win her affection, Nicolai embarks on a mission to show Delia how kind and loving a mate can be.

  Nicolai has to overcome Delia’s distrust and prevent her former male from claiming her. Can Nicolai earn Delia’s trust or will fear keep her from true love and happiness?

  Lover’s Delight challenges the traditional mindset by presenting both Nicolai’s and Delia’s perspective as their story unfolds.

  Chapter One

  Lucien, Alpha of the Last Hope Werewolf Pack, looked around Billy Rae’s Bar and Grill at the males and females gathered before him. At his request, all of his single pack mates, male and female, were gathered along the restaurant walls. All of the former Lost Souls pack members were gathered in the middle. In front of him, a handful of females stood in front of their males. Not a single male reached out to comfort his female, though their distress was evident in their stance as well as their scent.

  He shook his head and sighed. They had been in his pack for six weeks and still they acted as if they were members of the Lost Souls pack.

  “We are gathered here tonight because we need to discuss the issue of mates. I realize that your previous Alpha, Murdock, rewarded males by giving them females as mates. This is not done in our pack. Only true mates are recognized and allowed to live together. As of this moment, your relationship with the person you call your ‘mate’ has been severed. You no longer have any duty to that wolf.”

  He heard surprised gasps and murmurs.

  “It is my sincere hope that you will all find your true mate. That is why my pack is in attendance. I am hoping that some of you find your true mates tonight. This will help you assimilate into our pack.”

  The crowd parted from the back, allowing someone to pass through. Lucien swore as he scented his mate.

  “Didn’t I expressly forbid you from coming here tonight?” he asked his mate as she stood before him.

  Lanie smiled mischievously as she responded, “I vaguely recall such a conversation.”

  Shaking his head, he held his hand out to her. She placed her hand in his and he pulled her up, onto the raised dance floor. The females in the front row cringed, fully expecting him to beat her for her disobedience. Surprised gasps were heard as Lucien pulled Lanie into his arms and kissed her softly. His love for her was evident to all of his pack mates.

  Lanie stroked his face and replied, “They don’t understand, Lucien. They probably think you are going to give them to other males.”

  Lucien swore as he realized she was correct.

  “You’re right, as usual, My Love.”

  All eyes were glued to him. He turned to his pack and addressed the newest members.

  “No one is going to force you into a relationship. When you find your true mate, it will take your breath away. You will just know he or she is The One.”

  He held Lanie close to him.

  “You will want your mate more than the air that you breathe. You will do whatever it takes to make your mate happy. It is impossible to deliberately cause your true mate pain. If you have ever felt pain or caused your mate pain, they are not your true mate. You do not have to stay with that wolf.”

  He paused to let that information sink in.

  “You are all part of my pack now, so please, socialize with your new p
ack mates.”

  No one moved. Lanie stepped off the raised dance floor and walked towards the females in the front row. Being human, she couldn’t smell their fear or distress, but their body language spoke volumes.

  “You are safe here,” she addressed them softly. “As your Alpha’s Mate, I promise you, you are safe. I will not allow anyone to hurt you.”

  A male laughed behind one of the females.

  “How are you going to protect anyone? You’re a mere human,” he said with contempt.

  “She is my mate,” Lucien growled as he stepped down. “She might be a human, but she is as fierce as any wolf. In fact, she took down one of your young wolves while two others held her. She did this to protect one of our younger females.”

  They looked at her in astonishment.

  She fought a male? And won?

  “Lanie has me, has the entire pack to enforce her wishes. If she says you are protected, then rest assured, you are protected.”

  “Did you have a question?” Lanie asked the female next to her who was biting her lip.

  In a voice so low, she barely heard her, the female asked, “Is…is he going to pu...punish you later? You disobeyed him.”

  Lanie laughed, shaking her head.

  “Punish me? Lucien loves me. He would rather die than cause me any pain. No, he will not punish me later.”

  “I don’t know, My Love, I think you are in dire need of a spanking,” Lucien said wickedly as he reached for her.

  “Lucien! BEHAVE!” She laughed and stepped out of his reach. “I’m trying to work here, so stop distracting me, or I’ll give you a much deserved spanking.”