My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

"Tomorrow." I sniffle and I can feel my wolf purr at having this connection back.

"So what happened there? Right at the end, something happened." Lil finally speaks as the house comes into view.

"I'm getting my guys back." I take a deep breath in and let it out slowly. "Something about the bracelet and the tattoo that showed up allowed Oliver to talk to me. I don't know if that is a 'me and him' thing or if it is part of the magic in the protection spell, but I can hear him again."

We head in and try to get some sleep before patrols and training tomorrow. I skipped my nap time to make all of the bracelets, but if that is the result it is totally worth every ounce of pain.

I am actually groggy when Wyatt wakes me up.

"What time is it?" I ask, sounding like I swallowed a mouthful of cotton balls.

"Time to get up, princess, your patrol shift awaits and Lenny said to make sure you eat a full meal. Apparently you are looking 'too skinny." He air quotes at me. "If I had been under as much stress as you, I would have died by now. You are actually looking more zombie than death, so I think you're good for a bit." He laughs running out the door as I throw a pillow at him.

I get up and carefully take off Cam and Kota's shirts. Oliver was right and the scents have been helping us both. I need to ask him for new ones today, they are starting to fade.

I showered quickly and went down to see Lenny and Sam in my kitchen. I jumped into his arms, with no words. I know I did the same thing yesterday, but it still feels like years.

"All right Little Bit, magic me. I want my fancy bracelet and club tattoo." I smile at his childish antics, then dig in my pocket.

but since my talk with Oliver and getting back to practicing magic, I have started wearing it all. I just feel like I need to have all of my weapons on me at all times. I have also started carrying herbs and things for healing minor injuries considering how many times I have been stabbed and poisoned

of red thread from the bracelet he gave me and the two stones with

now familiar pain of

"Oh sh*t! Little Bit! What the f*ck was

down he has a ring of quarter moons going around his wrist. On my arm two rings of quarter

guess you belong to me now too." I shrug. "Not actually sure and something that is on my list to talk to Elena

go, because we have to figure out how we are going to ambush your brother and that is going to take some planning. Like with the twins, your rotation

my hand and I smash my food as quickly as possible. Then the three of us head out and Lil

the patrol house to check in, Oliver and Kota are there waiting as well. Sam being the sh*tstarter that he is, leans in and give me a kiss on the temple in 'his' spot.

"I'll see you at training Little Bit." Then winks and runs off

smile, until I make eye contact with Kota. His scowl could freeze

a traitor." I shove past him with my shoulder to check in and make

"That was harsh, Bitty."

He deserves it just as much as Cam. They didn't back me when they were forced to make a decision. That has always been our hold up. They both, well and Alpha Lucas too, They all

it doesn't make it suck any less to

everything I have to throw

"You got it, boss."