60 Tricks with No Treat 

Ace POV 

That pr*ck hasn’t left the room since he returned last night. When I felt Olivia nudging our bond this morning, I wanted desperately to reassure her that I was fine, but I knew he would notice. He kept looking at me like I was his next meal. I have no idea how often vampires feed because I haven’t spent any time with their kind, but I imagine they need to drink at least daily. I look toward Nicholas and the whites of his eyes are turning 

pink. 

“I know we are trying to wait this out, Ace, but if that blood sucker even shows me a fang, I’m shifting and ripping out his neck,” Ryker growls. I can’t answer, but I totally agree. “You are so quiet Ace. I thought you 

would have lots of questions,” he says. I don’t respond, but he keeps going. “You know I envy you. First, you graduate at the top of our class. Then you end up mated to the guardian wolf. Not just any guardian but a f**king hot one. That Olivia, she is a fine piece of a**. I’m hoping before all this is said and done I’ll get to at 

least have a taste,” he says, bearing his fangs at me. 

Ryker has had enough and is just about to take control when the door to the room opens and Cassandra steps inside. She looks at Nicholas and she immediately steps toward him. “Pet, why didn’t you call for me. 

You are minutes away from the thirst taking control,” she says as she comes to stand in front of him. 

“I didn’t want to disappoint you, mistress,” he says. She lifts her arm toward his mouth and lust swirls in his eyes. He grips her wrist, pulling it to his mouth. I swear to the goddess, it’s like they have forgotten I’m here. I’m not sure what I expected, but when he bites down on her wrist, and she reaches for his c**k, I turn away 

from them. I have no desire to watch their f**ked up show. 

A few seconds later their moans and grunts fill the room. “I don’t mind if you watch Ace. I’ve never f**ked a human. I wouldn’t mind letting you join us,” Cassandra says. I make no move to respond to her disgusting proposition. It doesn’t take long for them both to scream out each other’s names and I fight the bile that rises 

in my throat. 

“That felt so good, mistress,” Nicholas praises her. “You did well, my pet, but next time you feed before the thirst takes over. I can’t have you killing our guest” she says. “As if he could kill us. I would rip his throat out 

before he got one hit in,” Ryker says. I smile, knowing my beast is right. “Now go, so I can speak to Ace alone,” 

Cassandra says. 

When the door clicks shut, I turn around and regret not waiting. Cassandra is standing completely naked and 

smiling at me. I quickly turn away. If she thinks her body affects me, it doesn’t. There is only one woman that my body responds to and that will never change. “You don’t have to be so shy, Ace. I still have a beautiful body even after all these years. Why don’t you turn around and take a good look? It can be our little secret,” 

she says. 

“What are you a pervert? Next you’ll be offering me candy to get into your van. I’m good I’ll pass. Your body 

couldn’t compare to Olivia’s.” She screeches and things slam behind me, but I make no move to turn around. 

“You would do well to remember what I’m capable of Ace. Maybe I should give you a little of the potion I’ve 

given Nicholas. How would Olivia feel about you betraying her? You would probably lose your little mate when she felt the first pain as you thrust your c**k deep inside me,” she says. 

“It will never happen, Cassandra. You’lljust have to use your f**boy. Besides, weren’t you the one that said 

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you wouldn’t hurt Olivia.” “I’m not going to continue this conversation with your back toward me. Turn to face me like a grown man and stop acting like a child, I’m dressed,” she says. I turn and, thankfully, she isn’t lying. She is wearing a long flowy dress. “I said I needed her alive. I never said I needed her happy. Actually I’m quite irritated with her at the moment,” she says. 

My heart starts to race and Ryker is pacing. Her words are like a cold bucket of water. I would rather die than betray Olivia. “No one is betraying our mate. We are not human or a weak vampire, Ace” Ryker says. His words ease the fear that threatens to overwhelm me. “Why would you be irritated with Olivia?” 

“I’ve given her a special gift and she isn’t wearing it. I fear she is smarter than I’ve given her credit for. So I think she deserves a little bit of punishment for being an ungrateful b**ch,” she says. Before I can ask her what she had planned, she appears in front of me. A pink mist envelops me. “Ryker, what the hell is happening,” I ask before my head becomes foggy and darkness takes me under. 

I’m not sure how much time passes or what the hell happened when I feel someone shaking my shoulders. 

“Ace, babe, wake up. I swear you are going to sleep the whole day.” I force my eyes open and confusion 

swamps me. Where the hell am I? This place doesn’t look familiar, but the woman looming over me is very 

familiar. 

“Olivia” I whisper. “Of course, it’s me. Who the hell else would be waking you up,” she asks. “No one. Where the 

hell are we and where is Della?” “Ace, you promised me these few days would just be about us. Della is safe in 

the pack. She’ll be fine without us for a few days. She can’t always be with us,” she says, placing her hand on 

my cheek. I wait for the familiar tingles to erupt on my skin, but they never come. 

What the f**k is happening right now? My mind feels so foggy, and our bond feels weak. I try to remember 

what brought us here and why Olivia would want to be away from Della? That’s not Olivia. She loves our 

daughter as much as she loves me. Her hand begins to move down my neck to my chest. I wait for the feeling 

of need to flare inside me, but instead, all I can focus on is the fact that I feel nothing. 

I’m missing something. A piece of me that’s important. Her hand continues to trail down my stomach until she reaches the top of my sleep pants. My hand moves of its own accord, stopping her before she dips her 

hand under the waistband. Her eyes meet mine and I know without a shadow of a doubt this isn’t right. “What 

the hell Ace? You don’t want me. Fine, I’ll go find someone that will,” she says, hopping off the bed. 

I should be angry at her declaration, but I feel nothing but relief to see her leave. What the hell is wrong with 

me? Olivia is my mate. I roll off the bed and move toward the door that I assume is the bathroom. When I 

step inside, I quickly use the bathroom before I come to stand in front of the mirror. I stare at myself feeling empty. What the f**k is wrong with me? I don’t know, but I need to figure it out before Olivia comes back. 

Hudson POV 

“Hudson, are you sure about this? What if the council was part of this? What if they can sense you outside 

the barrier,” she asks, her voice laced with worry. tround the desk and pull her into a hug. I always wondered 

what it would have been like if none of this had happened. If I could have convinced Lorraine to accept me. 

Would we have had more pups? Maybe a daughter like Olivia. She seems so strong and capable. Knowing 

how much she loves my son makes me so happy. 

“We can’t hide anymore, Olivia. I refuse to allow that witch to steal anymore from me than she already has. If 

the council comes for us, then we will fight. If you are worried that we will put the pack at risk,” I start to say, 

but she cuts me off. “No, I’m not worried about that at all. I know my brother and he is an amazing Alpha. If the council is shady, he will never let it slide. He will stand with you, Hudson,” she says. 

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I press a kiss on the top of her head and take a step back. “I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that Ace found you, Olivia.” “Me too” she says. I take one last look around the place that has been our prison for the last three decades. Della grabs my hand as we make our way down the stairs and stalk toward the barrier. My heart races as the closer we come. I’m just about to pass through when Della tugs my hand. 

I look down and smile at her. “Grandpa Amethyst wants to talk to you. Can you pick us up,” Della asks. “Of course, sweet girl.” I scoop her up and her eyes change to a purple color I’ve never seen. The last midnight wolf was born far before me. “Hello grandpa. I know you’re scared and worried, but our family will protect you just as you will protect us,” she says before she presses her forehead against mine. 

I realize immediately she is accepting our familial bond. I had hoped it would happen when she truly got to know me, but I never expected it to happen so fast. When she pulls back, her smile has warmth spreading through my chest. “You are our family. I will accept your men once I get to know them, but you are our family right now,” she says. Her eyes return to Della’s and she kisses my cheek. I hold her in my arms as I take my first step outside the barrier. I smile looking past the trees that surrounded the house, knowing that 

everything has changed at this moment.