53 I Can’t Do It 

Ebony POV 

Sh*t am I really willing to take Ace’s pup from him? I know how much he loves her and she is a sweet pup. He has always been kind to me. It was one of the reasons I wanted him so desperately. Most of the men I’ve been with have only wanted s*x and once they got it they became total pr*cks to me. Not that I’ve slept with a lot of them. That was the gossip after I slept with a boy I had hoped would be my mate. It ended up he already knew who his mate was, but he wanted to have some fun before he accepted their bond. 

The girl and her friends found out, and they tortured me all through school until I became friends with Candace. She offered me her protection from the b**ch brigade, as I used to call them, and in return ! became her lackey. I pretty much did whatever she told me to stay in her good graces. She even got her father to deal 

with the girl and her three friends. 

Truth be told, Candace was the one that slept around even after she was with Ace. She would go away on her trips to the human city for her “modeling jobs” and take human men back to her hotel. She would come back and tell me and her sister all about her wild nights of s*x. Her sister was no better with the boys in the pack. She had her sights set on Kevin. I was glad that Rain was his mate because I knew she would screw around on him too if the goddess paired them up. They both believed that they were better than everyone else. 

Honestly, I was only their friend to protect myself from the b**chy she–wolves who hated me. I have no idea how they both became such mean girls, since their mother is one of the nicest she–wolves I’ve ever met. They were even cruel to her. I guess they both took after Bart. He treated his mate like a slave while he screwed 

around with females in the pack. I still don’t understand how she endured the pain of his betrayal. 

There were many times over the years I wanted to distance myself from her, but crossing Candace was never 

a good idea. Her father let his little bit of power go to his head and Alpha Xavier never seemed to notice. I 

think a lot had to do with pack members being afraid. Between the two of them, they would make the 

person’s life miserable if they pissed them off. I watched it happen with many members of the pack. Rain’s only saving grace was that Bart no longer held his position and Kevin would kill for her. 

I was glad when Candace left with Roman. I figured I wouldn’t have to deal with her orders anymore. That was 

until she called me about sleeping with Ace. I thought it was my chance to finally be with a nice guy. I’m 

twenty–five and I still haven’t found my mate. I thought maybe, since she f**ked him over, he would fall in love 

with me if I showed him loyalty and became a good mother to Della. Never did I expect him to have a mate. 

I’ve seen them a few times and I know, despite what Candace said, he’ll never be with me now. Ace respects 

the bond and he loves Olivia. 

I still can’t believe Candace offered for me to be her mate’s mistress. The more I think about what she said, 

the more I know I can’t do it. The question is, do I tell Alpha Connor or go right to Ace about what she wants 

me to do. I don’t know if Ace will even believe me after the sh*t I pulled at the hospital. “Just talk to the Alpha 

Ebbie. You shouldn’t listen to that evil b**ch. Despite the bullsh*t the pack members put you through, you need to do the right thing,” Coral says. 

I take a deep breath and throw on my sneakers. I make my way through the pack house a 

ock on Alpha Connor’s door. When the door swings open, Becca is standing there with a smile until she sees it’s me. She doesn’t glare at me, but I know she doesn’t like me. I don’t blame her. She knows that I tried to come between her sister–in–law and Ace. 1 bear my neck to show my respect. “Luna, I was hoping to speak to the Alpha.” “I 

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will be staying for your conversation,” she says. “Of course, I apologize I didn’t mean alone? 

She looks taken back by my words. She steps aside, allowing me inside. I bear my neck to Alpha Connor, and he motions for me to have a seat in front of his desk. My heart races despite knowing this is the right thing to do. “What can I help you with Ebony,” Connor asks as Becca comes to stand next to him. “I know I’ve made mistakes, and I’ll make my apologies to Olivia and Ace when I see them, but I also apologize to the two of 

you. I should never have tried to come between Ace and his mate.” 

I can see that they are both skeptical, but I figured an apology was the best way to start this. Besides, I mean it. After that day at the hospital, I thought about how I was treated in school, and I didn’t even know the 

a hole had a mate. What I did now was ten times worse because I knew this time. I’m ashamed of myself for 

even thinking about breaking their bond. “As much as I appreciate your apology, I’m confused about why 

you’re offering it now,” Becca says. 

“Honestly, there is something important I have to tell you, but I wanted to apologize for my part in it.” “Now I’m truly confused. Your part in what Ebony” Connor asks. “After Candace found out that Ace had found his mate, she wanted to break their bond. She still wants Ace even though she is mated to Roman. She basically wants to make him a side piece.” They both growl and I drop my gaze to the floor, feeling overwhelmed by 

their auras. The heaviness fades and I manage to pick up my head to look at both of them. 

Despite the anger rolling off of them, I can tell at this moment it is not directed at me. “She wanted me to 

have s*x with Ace even if I had to drug him to do it. I couldn’t bring myself to do such a vile thing, so I kept 

putting her off when she called. Not long after the first night in the hospital, I realized I couldn’t do it.” 

“I saw how Candace destroyed Ace and, honestly, I wanted to be with him, but I realize now that it is not meant to be.” “What about your own mate, Ebony? Don’t you want your gift from the goddess,” Becca asks. “I’ m twenty–five Luna and I have yet to find him. Ace has always been kind and attractive. I’ve given up on 

mate. He is either in a different pack far away or dead. I’ll just have to find a chosen mate but one that has no 

chance of having a mate.” 

I see sympathy in her eyes. She really is a good Luna. Candace was always jealous of Becca, especially because of how close she was to Ace. “I don’t think you should give up yet. You never know he might be out 

there,” she says. “Thank you, Luna but I’m alright with finding love the human way. The reason I came here today specifically is I received another call from Candace after the council refused to return Della to her.” 

“She wants me to kidnap the pup and bring Della to her.” Growls that shake the walls erupt from the two of 

them. “She wanted you to kidnap my niece. Why is she so interested in having Della returned to her? I know 

damn well it’s not because she is interested in actually being her mother,” Becca says. “She thinks having 

Della will be a way to control Ace. She tried to tell me it’s because she loves the pup, but I know that’s a lie.” 

“I’m glad you did the right thing and came to us, Ebony. I promise you that if you had followed through on the 

plan there wouldn’t have been a banishment. Taking a member of my family would have an automatic death 

sentence,” Connor says, and I simply nod. I would expect nothing less. “Now, I have no desire for war against Roman’s pack, but Candace needs to be punished for even suggesting such a thing. We will need your help 

once we come up with a plan. Are you willing to help us, Ebony,” Connor asks. 

* to me and 

Connor and I 

“I am. I owe Ace, Della, and Olivia that much for my part in her bulls*t.” Becca comes to sit takes my hand in hers. “I’m glad you aren’t letting your past mistakes dictate your future. A., are grateful to you for coming to us, Ebony. To be the person you were truly meant to be instead of Candace’s 

croney. You were never like her and her sister. I’m glad you see that now” she says. 

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“Thank you, Luna.” “I’m going to link Ace and Olivia to join us. I’m sure they will feel the same way Ebony. They will appreciate that you didn’t help Candace rip their family apart. Ace will probably even agree with you returning to the hospital if that’s what you want,” Becca says. 

“Not if it’s going to make him and Olivia uncomfortable. I love being a nurse but I jeopardized that by listening to Candace.” She squeezes my hand and her eyes glaze over. I think I’m even more nervous about talking to Ace and Olivia. “I’m proud of you, Ebbie. You did the right thing. I also think the Luna is right. We shouldn’t 

give up on finding our mate. We deserve a chance to have our goddess’s chosen mate, Ebbie,” Coral says. I say a prayer that maybe they are both right. 

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