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“No…that was their decision to go, and from my understanding,
many of the lives lost were that of wolves we couldn’t fully trust.
They were of combined bloodlines between Stratton and Kellmore.”
“Well, I am glad that you are here now, where you and your pack
will be safest.”
“We will regroup and get better organized so that we can return to
New York and deal with Stratton,” Troy added.
Lexi released their hands and sat back. “There’s no need to return
there on your own. You have Sinclair now as well.”
“That’s quite generous of you, Lexi, but as alpha female, you
don’t make such a decision. That would be up to your mates, and we
have yet to discuss their further involvement,” Troy added.
“It is my understanding that family always helps family,” Lexi
retorted.
Jacob smiled at how giving Lexi was.
“I appreciate your desire to help. But you don’t quite understand
how this all works. Although you may think of us as family, we are
not truly related by blood where our packs can merge. It’s
understandable, Lexi. You have a lot to learn.”
“Oh, you’re gonna love this,” Sierra exclaimed, smiling wide and
leaning back in her chair.
Jacob had no idea what was going on, but apparently Sierra had
some inside information.
“Jacob…Troy…a lot has occurred in the weeks since I left New
York. I have met three wonderful, loving, and somewhat irritating
wolves who claim to be my mates, and I have accepted that. I love
them, and they are mine as I am theirs. Since bonding with them and,
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well, while ‘working’ on completing our mating, much has been
revealed to me about my life, my past, and hope for the future.”
“That’s wonderful, Lexi. We’re thrilled for you.”
“Wait, Jacob. Let the woman finish. There’s a point to this.”
Sierra reprimanded him, and Jacob sat back feeling wary about
what was to come.
“Basically, to make a long story short…” Lexi stated, then gave
Sierra an annoyed expression before continuing.
Sierra raised her shoulders as if saying, What?
Exhaling, Lexi continued. “I have learned that I have some special
abilities and that I have some family members who are still alive.”
“What? That’s fantastic, Lex,” Jacob stated, feeling so happy for
Lexi. She deserved happiness.
“Who are they? Where do they live?” Troy asked.
Lexi smiled. Just then the doors opened, and Feldman entered the
room. Jacob acknowledged the fey knight and smiled. They shook
hands then Feldman stood beside Lexi’s chair.
“Go on. I don’t want to miss this,” Feldman stated.
Jacob found himself feeling nervous.
“Feldman is my cousin,” Lexi stated.
Jacob registered the information and asked the question. “Does
that mean you’re fey?”
“Fey? What? How?” Troy burst out, standing up.
“Yes. I am fey, but I also have were blood as well.”
“Wait, this gets better,” Sierra interjected again.
“Sierra is a distant cousin on my father’s side.”
Jacob looked at Sierra, then back at Lexi as it registered. “Then
that means…”
“That means you and Troy are my family, too.”
Jacob jumped up and pulled Lexi into an embrace. Troy wrapped
his arms around her shoulder, and Sierra joined the group hug.
The doors burst open, and Saber, Paul, and Andre entered along
with three elders.
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Lexi was so thrilled with their response, she held them all close to
her, loving that she had a family. When they finally separated, even
Jacob and Troy had tears in their eyes. Sierra was a bumbling mess.
Valco entered the room as if sensing his mate needed him and pulled
her into an embrace.
“I guess the word is out now, huh?” Valco stated aloud.
They laughed as Lexi felt Saber’s hands on her shoulders as he
stood behind her. She watched as Paul and Andre shook Jacob and
Troy’s hands, welcoming them.
The three elders joined in now looking more relaxed than when
Lexi first met them earlier. Pragan, Randolph, and Mercer were part
of the circle of elders, although Pragan was not as high up as
Randolph and Mercer. Lexi noted he watched her very closely.
She felt Saber wrap his arms around her waist and press her back
against his chest.
“So Jacob, you are my family, and as I become the mate of the
three alphas of Sinclair pack, we, Crimson and McFay can all unite.”
“Meaning Stratton won’t have a chance of taking over New York?
We may be able to still exist there?” Troy asked, sounding hopeful.
“Yes,” Lexi replied, and Jacob released a long breath of relief
before collapsing onto the couch.
Troy placed his arm across his brother’s shoulder and joined him.
He looked up at Lexi. “Amazing…absolutely amazing.”
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Chapter 16
“Stratton wants to know when you are planning to make a move,”
Pragan whispered to Luke.
“Don’t rush me. It’s not easy getting her alone.”
Pragan glanced toward the living room where the alphas from
Sinclair, Crimson, and McFay packs gathered with more elders.
Looking at Lexi, he admired her beauty and sex appeal.
“She is quite appealing in many ways. However, we need to get
her to Stratton,” Pragan added, trying to push Luke to make a move as
planned.
* * * *
Luke exhaled, feeling the guilt and anxiety about being involved
with this mess. He had liked Lexi from the start, and the fact that she
saved his life should alter his decision to help Stratton. The promise
by the pack elder Pragan, along with Stratton’s promises of making
Luke an alpha to his own pack, was more appealing than doing the
right thing.
“The bond is taking between her and the Sinclairs. What makes
you think that even if we get her to Stratton that he can make her
his?”
“It doesn’t matter if they are bonding or not at this point.
Stratton’s only hope is to birth a child with Lexi. That will be the
ultimate blood bond, and he can take over all the packs, leaving the
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