Chapter SEVEN-HEADING BACK TO THE BLUE ECLIPSE PACK
Staci POV
I was sitting with Monica in the entertainment room, trying to take my mind off the challenge; my emotions were all over the place, and my legs were shaking.
"Babe, you need to relax; everything will be okay," I heard Monica say.
"Fuck! I can't relax, Monica," I said as my hands shook.
"My current mate and ex-mate are out there practically killing each other over me!" I said to her.
"Believe me, babe; there could be worse things than having two men fighting over you," I heard her say.
"Monica, please tell me anything to get my mind off this stupid challenge!" I begged her.
"Well, if you insist, Carter and I finished the mating process last night!" Monica said as I looked at her wide-eyed.
"Bitch I knew you would give him the cookie on the first night before he took you out on a date," I laughed at her while she scowled at me.
"What's the name of his wolf?" I asked curiously.
"Oh babe, his name is Caladon, and he's a sexy ass silver wolf, what's your mate's wolf name?" Monica asked as she bounced in her seat.
"Honestly, Monica, we haven't got to that point yet; hell, I'm still a virgin," I said as Monica stopped bouncing and looked at me.
I could see the wheels turning in her head at what I had just said; she was about to say something when I got a mind link from my brother. I told her to hold on.
"Hey baby sis, the challenge is over!" I practically jumped out of my seat, screaming.
"WHAT!!!!" Monica looked at me like I was crazy.
"Babe, what the hell are you screaming for?" she asked me.
"My brother just told me the fight was over," I told Monica.
"Omg! What if Grayson is dead, Monica?" I said, on the verge of a panic attack.
"Omg, Staci, you need to relax and let Seth explain the details; take a deep breath," I did what she said and mind-linked my brother. I asked if Antonio or Grayson was okay.
"Antonio is okay, sis; he's a little banged up but won the challenge," Seth said as there was a pause.
"Grayson conceded! He's still alive, though we took him to the pack hospital to get checked on," I sighed in relief at what my brother said and ended the link.
"Everything is okay, Monica; my mate won the challenge. I'm glad Grayson conceded," I told Monica as she rolled her eyes.
"See bitch I told you to quit stressing, but I wouldn't be worried about Grayson anymore now that you have that fine-ass Alpha as a mate!" I looked at her and realized she was right.
Antonio was my mate, and Grayson wasn't, but I still considered him a friend and cared deeply for him; it wasn't long until both of our mates strolled in.
Carter was helping Antonio into the entertainment room, and I gasped and stared at him.
"What the hell was Seth talking about? My mate was a little banged up; it looked worse than that!" I thought as Solaris whimpered.
If Antonio walked away looking like this, I could only imagine what Grayson looked like.
Antonio POV
As Carter and I walked into the entertainment room, Staci took one look at me and gasped with her hand over her mouth.
"My love, I'm okay; it looks worse than it feels," I chuckled softly.
But she wasn't buying it, and it looked like she was on the verge of tears. As I sat on the couch, she quickly ran over to me, straddling my lap, hugging, and kissing my face, telling me she was glad I was okay and not dead.
I tried not to let the pain affect me, but my wolf did his best to heal me. Staci's presence helped the process move quicker; I was ready to shower and get our mates home to Blue Eclipse.
I steadily got up with Staci, telling Carter to pack up because we were leaving in an hour to head home; he gave me a nod.
"Yes, Alpha," I nodded to him and went upstairs with Staci to her bedroom.
After making it to Staci's room, she helped me strip out my shorts; she went into the bathroom, turned the shower on, and adjusted the temperature for me; as I got into the shower, she stripped out her clothes to join me. I couldn't help but stare at her beautiful body. I watched as she lathered up a sponge with my body wash and cleaned my body; it felt good having her hands on me; the sparks traveled everywhere she touched.
I watched as she bit her lip and stared at my body as she rinsed me off; I grabbed a sponge and proceeded to wash her as she did to me. I turned her around and washed her back as a soft moan left her lips; I dropped the sponge as I began to attack Staci's neck with kisses; hearing her moan out, I licked that sensitive spot on her neck as she threw her head back giving me better access, I grabbed her breast with my hand and played with her nipple as my other hand traveled down her body and played with her clit, I loved the way her body reacted to my touch.
She was a moaning mess. I turned her around and attacked her lips furiously as she kissed me back; I was just about to make her cum when an annoying mind link came through.
"WHAT?!!" I growled through the link, hating that we were being interrupted again.
"Alpha Brady wants to speak with you before we take off," Carter quickly said, feeling my anger.
"I'm Sorry, my love. Your Father wants to talk before we head out," I heard her sigh as we finished our shower and got out.
As we dressed and packed, one of the omegas brought our bags downstairs by the door so we wouldn't have to; I grabbed Staci's hand as we made our way to her Father's office.
"What the fuck could be the problem now," I thought to myself.
Alpha Brady POV
"I do apologize, Alpha Antonio, for holding you up. I know you need to return to your pack; I promise this won't take long," Alpha Brady said.
I sat at my desk and prepared to tell my daughter and her mate the bad news.
"I got word from Beta Jarrod that Grayson woke up with the intent that he won the challenge," I told my daughter and her mate as I felt his aura expand.
The look on both of their faces was comical.
"What do you mean he thinks he won the challenge?" Alpha Antonio asks me.
"From what I gather, he asked his Father where Staci was. He told Grayson that she was with her mate; Grayson got angry, stating that he was Staci's fated mate," I paused to see Alpha Antonio getting pissed.
My daughter was on the verge of tears, so I continued.
"His Father tried explaining that he saw his son raise his hand to concede; we all did. Grayson stated he wasn't conceding; he was trying to block your attacks from coming," I said as Alpha Antonio roared.
"So, what do you suggest we do now, Alpha Brady?" Alpha Antonio asked me; I sighed.
"I suggest you take my daughter back to your pack claim and mark her; that way, he can't stake a claim on her; she will already be yours in the eyes of the goddess and werewolf law," I told them.
"SHE'S MINE!!!!" I heard him growl out.
I watched as my daughter rubbed her hand down his arm to soothe his raging wolf, and he instantly calmed down. I watched him put his nose in the crook of her neck to inhale her scent; it made me happy to see my daughter support her mate's needs.
Staci POV
After getting my mate to calm down, I asked my father where Grayson was.
"I don't know, sweetie; after his Father explained things, he became outraged, shifted into his wolf, and escaped the hospital," my Dad said as my eyes widened.
"Well, shit!" I thought as Solaris growled.
I knew now it was time for us to go. I said goodbye to my Father and hugged him tightly. I grabbed my mate's hand and left my Father's office; on the way out, I ran into my Mother and brother. I hugged them, telling them I loved them and would come to visit soon since Blue Eclipse was about an hour's drive from Crescent Moon.
I watched my mate grab our bags as we walked out of the pack house and loaded into his black SUV; Carter was already in the driver's seat while Monica sat upfront with her mate. Antonio held the door open for me as I climbed into the back seat, and he walked around and climbed in on the other side; as we drove off, I took one last look at my family home, waving goodbye again to my parents and brother as we left out making our way to the Blue Eclipse pack.
Grayson POV
I woke up to the sounds of beeping machines, and I realized I was in the hospital. I looked over and saw my father and younger brother Cole sitting on the couch beside the hospital bed.
"Father, where is Staci?" I asked as he looked at me crazy.
"Son, don't you remember? You conceded the fight; she's Alpha Antonio's mate," my Dad said as Gideon growled.
"WHAT THE FUCK!!!, I DIDN'T CONCEDE SHIT, DAD. SHE'S MINE!!!" Gideon was pissed I did not concede to that fucking Alpha.
"Son, calm down; we all saw you raise your hand to concede," I couldn't believe what the fuck I was hearing.
"I WASN'T CONCEDING DAD; I WAS TRYING TO BLOCK HIS DAMN PUNCHES FUCK!!!" I growled so loud it shook the walls in the hospital.
Gideon was on the surface. I could feel his rage; he wanted his mate.
"FATHER, WHERE THE FUCK IS STACI?!" I roared as Gideon was fighting for control.
"She's gone, son; she left to Blue Eclipse pack with her mate!" my Dad said.
I ripped the IVs out of my arms, growling loudly as I partially shifted into Gideon and proceeded to leave the hospital. I was going to get my mate back one way or the other.
"Son, you are in no condition to leave the rules state she belongs to Alpha Antonio; just let her go!" I roared as I extended my claws and sliced my Father's arm as he blocked my exit to leave the hospital.
I saw my brother Cole come to his aid as he fell to the ground.
"ARGH!! FUCK THIS!!" I shifted into Gideon, broke out of the hospital through the window, and ran into the forest as Gideon let out a mighty howl.
"I'M COMING FOR YOU, STACI. IF IT'S THE LAST THING I DO, YOU WILL BE MY MATE!" Gideon roared and ran into the forest.
Gideon