45 Meeting Ryker 

Olivia POV 

When we make it back to the house, I take Della upstairs to show her my old room. It still has a pretty pink 

comforter and girly accents. I’m not sure why I never changed it, but after I took my dad’s old room I didn’t see the need. I still have my dad’s stuff in the attic. I couldn’t bring myself to get rid of anything that belonged to him. I guess it doesn’t make sense to bring his clothes to our new house. I told Connor we would look at 

the house near the pack house. 

I have no desire to live in the pack house. I want our own space. I’ll have to donate his clothes. I’ll just bring the pictures and other mementos that I want to keep. I push open the door and Della bounds inside. “This was your room, mommy” she asks. “It was until my daddy went to be with the goddess.” I know that’s probably not true sense he was human, but I like to think that she made an exception for him. 

“I would be sad if my daddy was with the goddess,” she says. I pick her up and sit on the bed with her in my lap. “I was sad for a long time, but I know my daddy wants me to be happy. Heck, I bet he’s the one that sent you and your daddy to me. He knew you both would make me happy.” She wraps her arms around my neck 

and buries her head in my neck. 

“I’m glad you’re my mommy Oli. You make me and Daddy happy too.” I press a kiss on her forehead. “I’m going to go make dinner if you want to play in here, or you can come down to the living room.” “Dolly and I want to play in here,” she says. “Alright, Della Bella, I’ll call you when dinner is ready.” I make my way downstairs and 

smile when I see Ace is just about finished putting the food away. 

I step into the kitchen and wrap my arms around him from behind. He shoves the milk in the fridge before he turns to wrap his arms around me. It’s wonderful but strange to have him in my space. I’ve lived here for five years alone. I’m excited and terrified of living in the pack, but I know it’s the right thing for our family. “So, what are you in the mood for: chicken or steak?” “I would love a steak right now. I can help you cook though. I don’t expect you to do all the work, Olivia,” he says. 

“I want to cook for our family tonight. You can cook breakfast tomorrow” I say, before I push up and press a kiss on his lips. “That’s a deal. I’ll go take a shower and change into my PJ bottoms and a t–shirt” he says. I grab everything I need and start to cook. As soon as I place the steak in the pan, a scent that seems out of place invades my nose. I can’t quite place it, but it is definitely strong. I turn just as a hand goes over my 

mouth. 

“Do not scream, or you will not like what happens. You and I are going to take a little walk. As long as you are a good girl, nothing will happen to you or the little girl upstairs, but if you do something stupid you’ll both end up hurt. Now are you going to come with me quietly,” he asks. 

I nod my head. I have no idea what powers Della has or even if she can use them yet. Besides, I know Ace will want to try to save me and I won’t risk him being hurt by this ba**ard. I just wish I knew what the f**k he was. He grips my arm but never takes his hand from my mouth. He pulls me toward the back door. I smi myself, knowing once we get outside all bets are off. I’ll give Danica control, and she will go crazy wolf on this 

ba**ard. 

My smile fades when there are four men waiting outside for us. “Take her further into the woods. I will link you when you can bring her back. Remember what I said before you think about doing anything stupid, wolf,” 

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he says before pushing me toward one of the other men. 

Ace POV 

I smile as the water runs over my skin. Being here with Olivia and Della feels perfect. Not the place but being together like a family. Going to the grocery store. Making deals about who is going to cook. Looking forward to making love to Olivia once Della is asleep. It’s all the things I’ve ever wanted. The things that never satisfied Candace. I’m so angry at myself for letting her be part of my life. For believing her when i should 

have known she wasn’t my mate. 

She and Olivia couldn’t be more different. She is a selfish b**ch who looks down on others while Olivia is giving and selfless. She is perfect, and I will thank the goddess every day for choosing such an amazing woman to be my mate. “Daddy” Della calls through the bathroom door. “What’s wrong, sweet pea? Daddy is in the shower.” “Daddy, Oli is in danger,” she says. My heart damn near stops beating I turn off the water and 

throw the towel around my waist. 

1 swing open the door and my daughter looks visibly upset. I scoop her up and make my way downstairs Smoke is coming from the kitchen and I set Della on the ground. When I get into the kitchen, I move the steak that is totally burnt off the burner. Olivia is nowhere to be found. I rush back to Della. “Honey, where is Olivia? How do you know she is in danger,” I ask, trying to keep the panic out of my voice. 

“Amethyst showed me a man taking her out of the kitchen and into the woods. I want my mommy,” she says tears in her eyes. “Della, daddy is going to find mommy. I need you to go upstairs in the room Olivia showed you and lock the door until I come back. Promise me you will only open it if its me or mommy?” “I promise. she says. I know she is a special wolf, and I’m probably making a mistake not taking her with me, but she is still my pup. I can’t take the chance of something happening to her. Besides, Olivia is her guardian and can protect her even if something happens to me. 

I grab a pair of shorts out of the bag that is still in the kitchen. I slip out the back door and try to get my eyes to adjust to the dark. As soon as I step off the porch, I hear a low growl. I follow the sound despite having no idea what the hell I’m walking into. I would die to save Olivia. I love her and I can’t lose her. A few more steps and the growl is stronger. I look around and take a step back when a man steps from behind a large oak tree. 

“Who are you and what the f**k do you want? Where is my wife?” “Don’t worry, my friends are keeping her company.” As soon as the words leave his mouth, a pain rips through me. I try to stay on my feet, but the pain is too much. I fall to my hands and knees. Growls erupt all around me, but I can’t focus on anything but the pain. I swear my bones are breaking. What the f**k is happening to me? 

“Save Olivia,” a deep guttural voice says. I swear the voice is in my head, but it sounds nothing like Connor. Besides, how would he know unless Olivia linked him? I can’t even protect my mate. I’m pathetic here, rolling around on the ground. “Shut the hell up. We are not pathetic. We are strong, and we will protect our mate” the voice says. “Who the f**k are you?” 

“I am your other half. I’ve been dormant but our mate being in danger has awoken me. We are one as it 

that always should have been. My name is Ryker,” he says. “How, I’m just a human?” “We don’t have tin right now. Save our mate. Give me control,” he says. “How the f**k do I do that?” “Relax and focus on etting go,” he says. I do what he says and after a few more snaps and my face feeling like it’s going to explode. everything goes quiet. 

I feel my body moving, but I know it’s not me doing it. I also feel taller than I was a few minutes ago. Amia wolf? A chuckle lets me know I’m not. “Where is my mate,” Ryker asks the man that hasn’t moved. He bows 

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before four men step through the trees with Olivia between them. When Ryker lifts his hand to her, I gasp. Our arm is covered in fur with long black claws on our fingertips. “Ace,” Olivia says, looking as shocked as I feel. 

“My name is Ryker mate, but Ace is safe. So is our pup. Now come to me,” he says. Without hesitation, she moves to stand next to us and wraps her arm around our leg. Tingles dance up our thigh and Ryker flashes dirty images in our mind. “Not now horn dog.” “Don’t act like you don’t want it too,” he says. I roll my eyes. “Focus on dealing with the a**holes who just took our mate.” “They are no threat to us. Did you not see him bow and bring her back,” he asks. 

“Who are you,” Ryker asks. “We are the only remaining royal guards, my lord” the man says. “Ryker, why don’t you give Ace back control so we can sit down and talk,” Olivia says. “Want mate,” Ryker says back. “I want you to, and I promise we will spend time just you and me. Danica wants her time with you too, but right now we need to find out what the hell is going on. I also want to check on Della” she says. 

He bends and nuzzles Olivia with his nose against her marking spot. F**k, we can mark her. I’m a beast of some kind and I can mark my mate. “A beast of some kind. We are a royal Lycan, human. The last of our kind,” he says. If I was on my feet I would probably be on my a** right now after hearing that. A royal Lycan. How is that possible? “Are you ready to shift back, Ace?” “Yes, just tell me how.” 

“Picture yourself in human form,” he says. Thankfully, turning back is a lot less painful. As soon as my hands are normal, I pull Olivia into my arms. “You scared the hell out of me. I thought I lost you, Olivia.” “I’m fine. Let’s go find out what they want and check on Della. I’m trying not to freak out, but that was a lot,” she says. I chuckle and press a kiss on her forehead. “Plus, we need to get you new shorts.” I look down and realize I’m naked. She giggles and we rush back to the house. Holy sh*t what the hell just happened? 

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