“You were my first kiss, Luna. I have no experience. I never wanted anything from anyone until you,” she presses her lips to mine.
“Take me to bed, Trent, let's learn together.” I take a deep breath
“Trust me?” she whispers into my chest.
“Always.”
CHAPTER FOURTY
EMBER
All my life, or for at least as long as I can remember, two wolves visit me in my dreams or save me from my bad dreams, they are the one good constant in my life………. Or they were I now have three loving grandfathers, a dad who has a super-hot mate, two doting uncles, four brothers and three sisters, a huge amount of nieces, nephews and some non-blood related cousins, ten mates, fifteen amazing biological children and I’ve lost count how many grandkids and great grandkids I have!
Not bad for a broken shifter.
Remember you are worth the price you give yourself, doesn’t matter how different you are from your parents, siblings or those in your town.
If you want the stars, you raise your chin and work hard; you will eventually reach them. Be the Phoenix and rise from the ashes, then howl at the moon, when you reach the stars.
When Embers become Ashes
A Phoenix will Rise
And the Wolves will Howl at the Bloodmoon
EPILOGUE
MAKAYL
It’s been ten years since we lost my dad, twelve since we lost Trunk and fifteen since Pops left us, only five since we lost Alma, and now Nic, Luc and I are sitting in rocking chairs watching the Great-Great Grandkids find their mates, our first Great-Great-Great is on the way. Liam finally found his mate, who happened to be one of Felix’s Babies. Nate found two in Luna’s set of Twins. Luc met his human mate in town when she tripped and took out Amelia’s bedding stall a few months ago, and is planning to bring her into the know of the supernatural. She grew up in care but was a lucky one and owns her own business making jams and pickles.
Makes you wonder if I hadn’t had that one-night stand, if Ember hadn’t survived and made it to us, a lot of people could have missed out on a lot of happiness. Everything happens for a reason, and just like my daughter has, life is what you make it; it just takes work, no matter where you start out. A Phoenix will always be born from Ashes.
