71 Your Happy Place 

Hudson POV 

I make my way through the pack house with my men close behind me. We haven’t been formally introduced to the pack yet but no one has approached us or made snide comments. When I woke up this morning, Waylen was giving me a headache with his pacing. Every time I asked him what his problem was, he would retreat to the back of my mind. The only thing that made sense is he is worried about Ace, Della, and Olivia, I can’t say I blame him. I’m worried too. I just found them and I’ll be damned if I let anyone or anything hurt them, including that b**ch Cassandra. 

Ace’s Lycan is strong. He is born of a Royal Lycan and an Alpha’s daughter. She wasn’t treated like one but that’s exactly what Lorraine was. I know that Olivia was chosen to be Della’s guardian for a reason but it doesn’t stop me from worrying. If Cassandra could wipe out the Lycans with a few wolves she is far stronger than we realized. 

Della is powerful but she is still a little girl. She hasn’t had time to practice using her powers or to truly understand who she is. Now that we are here in the pack, I plan on working with her every day, but that has to wait until we get Evelyn back. As we make our way to the dining room, I smile when I notice Liam sitting at the Alpha table with Ebony in his lap. They must have needed a break. They have been hold up in that room 

since we arrived. 

A wave of sadness washes over me when I remember the first time Lorraine accepted my touch. She wouldn’t 

allow my mark, but being with her strengthened our bond. Had that b**ch and the council not orchestrated 

the attack, I know she would have come to accept our pairing completely. I would have made her believe that 

it was me that wasn’t worthy of such a beautiful 

with an equally beautiful soul. 

“Hudson, are you alright,” Becca asks and I smile. “Fine, just happy to see my old friend enjoying time with his 

mate,” I say, taking the seat next to Connor. The lightness of a few moments ago is gone just as quickly when 

Xavier walks into the dining room. He looks like he didn’t sleep at all last night and I can’t say I blame him. I 

don’t know what’s worse. Knowing you’ll never see the woman you love again or wondering if you will. 

“Connor, is there any word from the scouts,” he asks, his voice low. “No, they’ve searched the area around the 

coven and found no trace of mom’s scent. We both know that it’s unlikely she is keeping mom in the coven. 

Even so, we won’t be allowed to just walk through whatever barrier she has in place. If she isn’t in charge of 

the damn coven, she is of a high rank Xavier. We have to be smart with,our next move,” Connor says. 

My mind automatically goes to the barrier that Cassandra placed around the mansion. I recall stepping through it without any resistance while I held Della in my arms. Before I can think more about it, my granddaughter’s squeal has me smiling as she runs toward the table. Ace and Olivia follow behind her. “Connor, we have to get her back. I can’t lose her or the pup. Please,” he says, sounding every bit as broken as 

he looks. 

I watch as Olivia moves around the table and comes to stand next to Xavier. He looks at her and tears roll down his cheeks. “I know she hurt you, we hurt you, Olivia, but please help me bring her home. The goddess chose you to be the guardian wolf because you are so strong. Stronger than either of us ever were. I know you don’t believe me, but I’m sorry for the pain I caused you and Charlie. I shouldn’t have been so worried about my own feelings or your mother’s feelings. You deserved better from both of us, he says. 

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“He hurt our pup” Waylen growls. I smile to myself that my beast has claimed my daughter–in–law as his own pup. “None of that matters, Xavier. The only thing that is important right now is bringing Evelyn home,” she says. She reaches out her hand and squeezes his forearm before she goes to take her seat next to Ace. Della is still bouncing around from person to person until she comes to stand next to my chair. 

“Grandpa, Amethyst said to tell you that Nana Evie is in the last place you were truly happy,” Della says before she makes her way over to Olivia. My heart starts to pound against my chest. I look around the table and my eyes meet Connor’s. He tilts his head as if he is studying me. He goes to open his mouth, but just as quickly his eyes glaze over. I watch his body stiffen and Waylen again starts to pace. 

When Connor’s eyes return to normal, I see fear and anger swirling in equal measure. “Everyone needs to go to my office now. No questions,” he says. He rises and grips Becca’s hand. Everyone follows behind him in silence. When we finally reach the office, it becomes very crowded with the eleven of us inside. “Hudson, do you and your man plan on staying in the pack,” Connor asks. His question startling me. 

I look at each of my men, who all nod their agreement. “Yes, as long as you allow us, we will stay.” “Good, are you willing to become part of the pack? Will your beast allow it,” he asks. “Connor, what the hell is going on,” Olivia asks before I can answer. “Three members of the council are demanding entry into the pack. They indicated to the guard that are here to investigate reports that we are harboring men that are threats to the council,” he says. Growls sound around the room and I smile when my granddaughter’s eyes flash purple. 

Movement out of the corner of my eye has me moving to stand next to Della. I watch as Xavier falls to his knees in front of her. Ace steps to her other side. “You’re the midnight wolf” he says. I can’t tell if he is upset or relieved until he starts to sob. “If she finds out that Evie’s pup isn’t the midnight wolf she’ll kill her,” Xavier 

cries out. Della lays her hand on his tear stained cheek and his sobbing quiets. “Amethyst talked to Summer. Nana Evie will make sure the mean witch thinks that Calliope is the midnight wolf, Papa Xavier,” she says. 

Without warning, he pulls her into his arms. “Thank you little one,” he says. “As much as I love seeing my niece be amazing, you need to answer my question, Hudson,” Connor says. “Yes, right now I am not the king. I 

will pledge my allegiance to you as my Alpha and so will my men. Waylen respects you and knows you will 

not abuse your power against us.” We have the quickest joining ceremony in the record of wolf packs and for the first time in a long time the metaphorical hole that was left by the loss of my tether to the wolves of my 

kingdom feels a bit smaller. 

“I linked Amber to come for Della. Once we deal with the council members we will all sit down and come up 

with a plan to get mom back,” Connor says. “I know where she is.” All eyes turn toward me. Xavier looks crazed as he gets into my personal space. I try not to, but Waylen doesn’t like his disrespect and growls. Xavier immediately bears his neck. When he can finally look at me again, his eyes get big. “You are the King,” he says. I nod and he takes a step back. “I’m sorry, my king, but I’m losing my sh*t a bit,” Xavier says. 

“I understand, and I apologize, but my beast doesn’t like to be challenged. Now my beautiful granddaughter’s 

wolf is the reason I know where she is. Her powers are already amazing even at this young age.” “Where is 

she, Hudson,” Olivia asks. “She is in what’s left of the palace that my men and I once called our home.” “We will discuss that later. The council is growing inpatient with my men. “Hudson, do you want to greet them 

when they arrive or would you like to make a grand entrance,” Connor asks. 

“Honestly, I was never one for theatrics. I want to sit in that chair and let me be the first thing they see when the door is opened.” A knock on the door has us all looking in that direction. I expect the door to open and that ba**ard Augustus to step inside, but instead it’s a beautiful woman with long strawberry blonde hair and curves for days. What the hell is wrong with me? I haven’t so much as thought of another woman since I 

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found Lorraine. 

Her eyes 

meet mine and the scent of honeysuckle engulfs me. I feel like I can’t breathe. A word I never thought I’d hear again is practically whispered into the air as she drops her gaze to the floor. “Mate” she says just as Waylen growls the word in my head. Before I can take a step closer an a**hole I hoped to never see again steps into the doorway close to my mate. I fight the urge to growl, not wanting them to know she is important to me. That she is mine. 

His eyes meet mine and I revel in the fear I see staring back at me. “Amber, will you take Della to the kitchen for some icecream. I’ll come find you when we’re done,” Olivia says. She scoops Della up and moves around the three men ensuring she keeps space between them. “So the rumors are true. The mighty king has returned,” Augustus says. This time I don’t stop the low growl that escapes me. “Yes, I have Augustus and from what I’ve learned we have much to discuss.” 

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