Aiden's POV

"Are we seriously going to do this?" Wayan let's out a loud laugh.

"Absolutely," Kole grins mischievously.

"I've already called River," Matthew adds. He looks over at Mia, "Tyler and him are on board. If we can contact a few sponsors and agencies, we can definitely host it at the University."

"Oh my Goddess," Mia squeals with excitement. "The students are going to flip out!"

I lean into Sloane who's looking through our music sheets at the many songs and lyrics. "I told you," I kiss her temple. "What my Queen wants, she gets."

She smiles, her eyes rolling playfully. "I was being rhetorical when I said you should have a concert. Not literal."

Alexander chuckles, spinning a pen between his fingers as he marks up a few sheets of music. He hasn't spoken much but he does look more comfortable now—amongst friends. He also seems excited about this idea.

After Sloane's coronation, I brought everyone here to the studio. We had a big banquet dinner with our closest friends. Some of the Alpha's have started to leave and others will stay a few days to tour around the Island before they fly back to their packs.

But after the banquet, I made sure to link the entire band to meet us in the studio. It's where we've been for the last few hours. Where the idea of a concert is being hatched.

Somehow, we convinced Ezra and Joanna to babysit Juliet and Hendrix. Giving way for the parents to spend a night with their friends. At one point, we also ditched all our Royal Attire. All of us now in different sets of sweatshirts and pajama pants Sloane and I own.

Sloane and Mia, example, are sweatshirts and checkered pajama shorts. Kole, however, is wearing one of Sloane's crop top t-shirts and decided to stay in her cheeky underwear.

"Oh my God, it's a girl's sleepover." Wayan said when we watched the three girls walk back into the studio dressed like this. He put his hand over his chest, "This is not a drill gentlemen, this is what we've all dreamed of!"

Matthew and Alexander both slapped his arm while Mia blushed, Sloane rolled her eyes, and Kole pressed her finger to her ass with a little Hissss.

As for the guys and I, I passed around the sweatshirts from my collection. Offered them some sweatpants to go with it.

We're all sitting on the floor with a bunch of pillows as we try to get a good order of what songs we'd like to play.

There's a knock on the door, followed by the scent of pizza that wafts in. The banquet was nice, but we hardly ate. Killian pokes his head in, grinning from ear to ear when he sees how disheveled we all are.

"Oh I'm sorry," Killian smirks. "I didn't mean to crash your orgy."

"Shut up and give me a slice of pepperoni." Sloane orders him with an eyeroll.

Killian's purple eyes twinkle with laughter, "We put a crown on your head, and this is what you've become."

"I'm hungry." Sloane leans against me. I instantly wrap my arm around her waist to pull her to my side. Kissing the nape of her neck while Killian sets the pizza's down.

Save room for dessert, I tell her with a smile against her skin. Sloane smiles back, turning her face to press a quick kiss to my lips.

"Do you need a plus one Icy?" Killian asks Alexander with a slight eye roll. "Looks like we're the singletons."

Alexander looks Killian up and down. Turning back to his sheet music, a cold shrug coming from his shoulders. Even if it is a joke, Killian looks downright offended. Putting his hand over his chest.

"You can join us, Kill." Wayan winks at his friend. Kole is lying against her Mate. Her back on his stomach as she sits between his legs. Her attention on a list of songs. Wayan's hand protectively placed over her bare stomach.

"My pleasure," Killian snarks as he takes a seat by Wayan and Kole. "Where's Josh?"

"With Isa." Sloane answers, already devouring a piece of pizza.

Mia reaches for her own slice, "Thanks for the food."

"Oh, I brought more." Killian smiles mischievously. He snaps his fingers and suddenly a few bottles appear. Some alcoholic, other's not. There's also a deck of cards in the middle that has me raising an eyebrow.

"Bless you," Wayan reaches for a beer. He tosses another to me and Matthew. Killian is already pouring a glass of scotch for Alexander who takes it between his fingers.

"What happened to solidarity, Way?" Kole scolds her Mate.

Mia laughs at that, "Matthew held out on the solidarity thing for like two days."

"You make me sound like an alcoholic," Matthew's holding a guitar in his hands. Looking up from the strings to raise his eyebrow at Mia. "I drank because this nuisance showed up."

His eyes flicking at Wayan.

"If I don't drink alcohol, will you finally Mark me?" Wayan asks Kole.

Kole ponders it for a moment, "Mmm...no. Too easy."

Wayan takes a deep—annoyed—breath. Kole is making him work for her Mark. It's funny to watch, how sexually frustrated he is even though they have sex all the time. Matthew and I keep telling him how amazing it is to get Marked and Kole won't give it to him.

He's become more desperate than a dog in heat. My wolf chuckles.

"I'll be in solidarity with you." Sloane offers Kole. I glance to my side at my Mate. A small frown creasing over my forehead as I stare at her while she grabs two non-alcoholic drinks. Handing one over to Kole.

You don't think...

Timeline fits, My wolf answers for me.

"That's what friends do," Kole points at my Mate. Narrowing her eyes at Wayan, "You're losing your touch, Way."

"Am I?" A devilish grin takes over his face.

I cover Sloane's eyes while Matthew shields Mia's. Matthew and I shouting at them to stop while Wayan skims his fingers into Kole's underwear. Alexander throws his head back as to not see. It makes Kole and Wayan laugh like two teenagers.

"At least give me time to get camera." Killian rolls his eyes.

"You're grown ass adults," Matthew shakes his head. "What is the incessant need for raunchy PDA?"

Kole pouts, "You used to be fun."

"Speaking of fun," Killian leans back on his elbows. "I brought a favorite game of mine."

I've played it before. It's a magical set of cards. It uses a form of Mind Warping to get into our heads. Whenever you draw a card, a question or statement will appear.

"It draws in our deepest thoughts, desires, questions, or your future fortune." Killian explains quickly. He eyes over Kole, "At least this version won't kill you."

Wayan's arms tighten around his Mate. He's the most hesitant out of all of us. Everyone else is intrigued. And I know all too well, that this is going to be interesting.

"Do we drink if we don't do what the question or statement says?" Mia asks.

"There's nothing I don't know about these guys here," Matthew looks around. "I'll do or answer whatever the cards say."

I chuckle a bit while taking a small sip of beer. "We're amongst friends."

"I'm about to get wrecked by these cards." Sloane laughs softly.

Killian spins the deck around the middle of us. A little spiral of purple appears as it makes a perfect circle of cards. All of us inching closer to it.

"Who's first?" Killian asks with a grin.

All of us—I mean, everyone—turns to look at Alexander. His hands behind his head as he tips back in one of the chairs. A smirk appears on his face.

"Fine," He says the one word. Joining us on the ground next to Matthew. He takes a card from the center. In his hand it starts to glow a purple. Reading his face before finally, a set of words should appear.

Alexander's eyebrow raises. He shrugs slightly, handing the card to Matthew who reads it out loud. "It's just one word," Matthew frowns. "Fire."

"Wow..." Kole's shoulders slump. "Even your cards only speak in one worded sentences."

"I call a redo." Sloane crosses her arms over her chest, "That was boring."

"Everyone gets one turn first before we come back around." Matthew hands the card back to Alexander. He stares at it for a while. Curiosity crossing his expression as he stares at the word. As quickly as it appeared, it disappears.

Alex flicks his head in Killian's direction. "Your idea, you pick."

"My pleasure." Killian takes one of the cards. He waits for the words to appear. A massive laugh suddenly howling from him as he finishes reading it. He covers his face with his hands, "Oh fuck."

"What?" We all start to bombard him with questions.

"What's it say?"

"Kiss one." He takes a deep breath, "Your favorite she-wolf or Wolf-Boy."

Our eyes all turn to Kole and Wayan who have the smuggest looks on their faces.

"Oh my Goddess, this just got so exciting." Mia leans forward, clutching onto Matthew's hand.

"If you don't pick me, you're a dead Warlock." Kole threatens him. Her voice incredibly serious as she stares him down.

"You're pregnant, Kole." Killian closes his eyes like he's in pain.

"So?"

"So," Killian scoffs. "That's like kissing three people at once."

"I've done that," Kole flares. "It's not that bad."

"Where's the popcorn?" Sloane asks me. Killian overhears, he whishes his hand and popcorn appears in our circle. We all reach for it. Even Alexander, who I've never ever seen so entertained.

"Hey," Wayan claps his hand on Killian's shoulder. "You can kiss her, Kill. You know I have no issue with that. But I'd like to remind you that you owe me. Big time. Think this one through."

"Do you want Killian to kiss you, Wayan?" I can't help but ask with a little laugh. Kole growls at that, her jealously instantly coming into play.

"I wouldn't mind feeling that shock thing you do with your tongue," Wayan shrugs. "Kole told me about it ages ago."

Sloane looks at me—her jaw slacking in disbelief. I shrug it off. Comfortable and carefree. This is fun. Or maybe it's the beer. Nah, this is great. This is why I love it when my friends are here. Everything is open and free.

"Alright, come here Wolf-boy." Killian sighs out.

I'm in the middle of a sip of beer that I end up choking on as soon as Killian places his hand on Wayan's cheek. Redirecting their lips together. Commotion breaks out in our group. Some of us yelling, other's falling back. Alexander ends up in a massive uproar of laughter as we all watch Killian and Wayan make out like two teenage boys. Tongues and all. Until Kole shoves Killian's face away. A smirk on his face as his purple eyes twinkle and dance.

"That's enough," Kole's eyes turn black. Her jealousy and anger fuming as her fists clench to her sides.

Wayan shakes his head, squeezing his Mate close to him. "You're better, baby, calm down."

"Hey." Killian frowns.

"It just didn't get me up, Kill, sorry." Wayan shrugs. Killian lets it go with a little laugh. "I do get why those sparks would feel so good though. Magical tongue, indeed."

Kole growls again. I know for a fact she just feels left out. Her abandonment issues coming into play.

"No need to be so possessive, Kole." Matthew chuckles. We all know Wayan would sooner die than to make Kole feel insecure.

"Oh really?" Wayan grins. He turns his attention to Mia. Blowing her a kiss and winking, "You're next Mia."

Matthew instantly growls, pushing aside his guitar and putting his arm over his Mate as his eyes flare in black. "Mine."

"Who's the possessive one now, Vale?" Wayan laughs.

The corner of Alexander's lip rises, "Instigator."

I put my arm around Sloane—almost instinctually. As if sensing my feelings, Sloane snuggles against me, looking up, "Don't worry, oh your Majesty. You're the only man I'll kiss."

Kole looks pissed. She reaches over and punches Killian in the arm. "Don't think I won't remember this next time you want to crash on our couch!"

Wayan instantly pulls his Mate closer. He hunches over her, pressing a hot kiss to Kole's lips. All of us cringing back at the sight of their tongues being sucked off by the other. It does relax Kole though. Leaving her breathless when Wayan pulls away. He kisses her again softly. Then again just as gently.

We all know he's Mind Linking her. Whatever he's saying works because her eyes fade back into their usual blue. Wayan smiles brightly.

"Come on, let's do a card together, baby." Wayan places his chin on the top of her head. His arm wrapped over her shoulders as he pulls her back closer to him.

They grab a card together, holding it out in front of them. Kole's eyes widen, she sits up instantly. Even Wayan's smile wavers off his face. His eyes beading with tears that suddenly suck the life out of the room.

"Way..." Kole squeezes his hand.

"Well, I guess we're going to have to tell them." Wayan wipes away the water from the rims of his eyes.

"We wouldn't have been able to keep the secret anyways." Kole kisses Wayan's cheek.

"What is it?" I ask them because everyone else is too afraid to. My eyes don't move from Kole—making sure she's fine.

She smiles at me, "It's a poem. Like a riddle."

"We've been arguing over what to name the twins." Wayan holds up the card, "I guess the damn card knows what we want."

"You're going to tell us?" Matthew smiles, "You're going to tell us the names?"

All of us perk up instantly. My wolf even gets a bit too excited. I want to know. I've been dying to know. I've been begging Kole to tell me what the babies even are.

"Read it," Kole encourages Wayan.

He takes a breath, "In pairs they come, two bouncing joys..."

He pauses, looking up at all of us. The smile on his face so grand it makes him look like the happiest man on earth. "Twin boys, twin names, like games and toys."

Matthew, Alexander, and I instantly jump up. We grab our friend who's laughing while we hoist him in the air. Me grabbing him from under the shoulders while Matthew takes one leg and Alexander takes the other. Swinging him back and forth and singing a stupid chant that we learned in the Sierra.

"What's happening?" Mia asks.

"I have no fucking idea," Kole is staring in disbelief.

"Two sons," Alexander yells.

"One swing," Matthew calls.

"A fertile beast!" I scream.

"A man this blessed shall host our feast!" The four of us all yell together before howling.

The girls and Killian let us laugh and finish swinging Wayan. Once he's on his feet, we crack open another set of beers. The four of us cheering to our insufferable friend.

"Wow..." Kole snarks, "That was the most patriarchal shit I've ever seen you do, Way."

"It's something stupid," I defend him.

Matthew agrees, putting his arm over Wayan's shoulder. "The first time we went to the Sierra, we watched a man get swung a few times before tossed down the mountainside. We thought they were killing him, but Alex explained they were celebrating because he was going to have twin boys."

"It's tradition," Wayan looks at Alexander. "That when a man has twin boys, it means their cock is unbelievably good."

"I did not say that." Alexander narrows his eyes.

"Whatever," Wayan waves his hand. "It's what you meant."

Alex rolls his eyes but doesn't bother to correct him. The girls all share a look. Killian is simply chuckling from where he's leaning back.

Wayan quickly looks at Kole, "Baby...we could be having twin girls and I'd be equally ecstatic. You know I can't wait to have tea parties with Hendrix. It's just the fact that they're saying my cock is top notch."

Kole chuckles, "Well it is."

She snatches the card back. Clearing her throat. Reading the rest of the rhyme, "In pairs they come, two bouncing joys. Twin boys, twin names, like games and toys. Struggling no more, for the names to find. Presley and Harrison Hurley, a perfect pride."

Sloane and Mia gasp in glee.

"I love that," Mia says. "Like Elvis Presley?"

"The King of Rock and Roll himself." Wayan kisses Kole's cheek.

"And Harrison?" Killian frowns, "Like Harrison Ford?"

"No, like George Harrison." Wayan looks to Matthew. "The lead guitarist for the Beatles."

I feel Matthew's arm around my shoulders. His other on Alexander's as we stare at Kole and Wayan. They've always loved music so much. Hendrix, Presley, Harrison. It fits their little family.

I step towards Kole, pulling her into my arms as I give her a tight hug. Seeing her become a mother—I never would have expected it. I knew it would happen one day, but it hits me now, how much time has flown for us.

"They're going to drive you crazy," I tell her. "Just how you drove us crazy."

"That's fine," Kole smiles pulling away. "I'll drop them off with their Aunty Sloane and Uncle Golden Boy whenever they're bothering me too much."

"Music to my ears." Wayan chuckles.

Once everyone has sat back down, Sloane reaches over for a card. There's clear excitement on her face. And I think everyone is also excited to see what she's about to read.

I peer over her shoulder a bit. The card is black but as soon as it faces her, swirls of purple start to lace across it into different words. Sloane catches me looking and covers it with her hand. Popping her tongue out at me with a little glimmer in her gray eyes. It makes me want to kiss her all that more.

Sloane let's out a laugh as she stares at the card. Her eyes rolling slightly as she bites down her bottom lip. She reads out loud, "Kiss the most attractive person in the circle."

The edge of my lip curls as all my friends roll their eyes knowingly. Gazes falling on me. Except...Sloane flicks her eyes over to Mia.

Mia giggles under her breath—almost knowingly. The energy in the room shifting. "Go for it Sloane, I won't be jealous, I promise."

Jaws—including my own—drop as we all turn to look at Matthew. His eyes wide—almost fearfully—as he gapes like a fish while looking in my direction.

My wolf already in denial and disbelief. I'll kill him.

Sloane bites her lip harder, her head rolling to me with a mischievous smirk. She stands from the ground, dusting her legs off slowly as if to tease us all. She keeps eye contact with me for a moment. Her gaze then shifting to Matthew whose face has turned red and quite honestly—mortified.

Sloane puts her hand out in the middle of the circle, eyes suddenly burning into the person she's chosen. "Come here, Barbie."

All our jaws drop. Kole squeals with utter joy and jumps up. Wayan practically shoves her into the middle of the circle to stand next to Sloane. Even he can't hide his excitement.

I realize now why Mia said she wouldn't be jealous. Because Sloane didn't want her to feel bad for picking Kole over her.

My jaw is on the ground and my eyes are bulging.

"I get to kiss the Queen." Kole bites on her lip as her eyes dance with mischievousness when she glances at me. "Let's see what she's got going for you, Golden Boy."

Sloane rolls her eyes, but she's smiling too.

I...My wolf says in my mind. I don't even know how to feel about this.

I don't either. It's like watching the love of my life kiss my sister. Then again, I kissed Kole too. I can't really be jealous or upset.

"This one, I am searing into my brain." Alexander speaks. And jokes. And if that doesn't piss me off, I don't know what will because he looks so entertained. More than when Killian kissed Wayan.

A growl escapes my lips towards my icy friend. That coldness rolling off him. Wayan looks like it's Christmas. Killian is holding onto his mouth to stop himself from laughing too hard. The only friend of mine who isn't absolutely enthralled by what's about to happen is Matthew. He's so relieved it's not him, I think he can't even enjoy it.

"You're just standing here," Kole says to Sloane.

"You're just standing here too." Sloane retorts.

"Well kiss me." Kole bounces with excitement.

Sloane rolls her eyes, she grabs Kole's face. My jaw hits the floor as I watch my Mate move her lips slowly against Kole's.

I feel...

I feel...

What the fuck.

What do I feel.

Conflicted.

Even my own mind is stuttering about.

Sloane and Kole smile against their kiss. It's slow and sensual. And when we see tongues come out, Kole grips onto Sloane, lazily putting her arms on her shoulders in what looks like a blissful embrace.

Mia is the only one of us who's squealing with laughter. Covering her mouth to hold it in. Wayan looks so focused, I can almost see how he's trying to memorize this for future reference. Killian...looks to be in the same boat. Matthew is shocked to say the least, like he's somehow come out of it. And Alexander is smirking like a son of a bitch. I wish I could wipe that smug look off his face.

"I like her." Alex tells me. I shove him away and he laughs.

She does have a thing for blondes, my wolf mutters.

When they finally pull away, Sloane and Kole burst into hysterics. Sloane has her hands on her knees as she holds herself up. Tears of laughter crying down her face.

"She definitely kisses better than you, Golden Boy." Kole wheezes out.

"No wonder Wayan is wrapped around your finger." Sloane wipes away a tear.

"You did this thing..." Kole seems genuinely impressed. She points at me, "Do you do that to him?"

Sloane nods. Kole's eyebrow raises as she looks me over. "You're lucky, Aiden."

"I already knew that." I smirk as everyone glances between Sloane and myself. I yank over Sloane's hand, pulling her onto my lap. Burying my face into her neck to get in breaths of white musk and bergamot.

"What does she do?" Wayan's interest peeks. "Damn, I want to kiss her next."

A growl not only pierces from my throat but from Kole's as well. Kole's eyes darken in black, and I feel my own flare in gold. My wolf already pushing forward to make Wayan's submit.

Please don't kiss anyone else, I tell Sloane through our Mind Link.

I won't, she promises.

Turning her face slightly to look me over. There's a happy smile and grin on her face. The kind that tells me she's having fun. I love seeing her this way. Like she doesn't have to hide behind anything. I can give her that little bit of fun. I know it was harmless.

Don't worry, Sloane's voice is like a purr in my mind. Tonight, I'll let you tie me. Spank me. Whatever you want. You're more than welcomed to punish me for kissing someone else.

I feel better. And even more turned on. My wolf and I simmering and relaxing. Thinking of the positions I'm going to put Sloane in tonight.

"Mia," Sloane turns to look at her. "You go."

"Let's see what Miss Innocent has cooking in that mind of hers." Kole winks at her.

Mia rolls her eyes. She takes a card from the deck. Matthew looks over her shoulder. He reads what it says first, kissing her temple.

"I knew you'd want to do that," He whispers against her ear. Mia looks up at him. Her smiling turning into something devilish that resembles Matthew's.

Mia takes a breath, that joy unwavering. She bites her bottom lip, tilting her head to the side, "It says...Run a small heist with Kole and Sloane."

Sloane perks up in my arms, and Kole looks like she hit the lottery. Suddenly, Kole, Sloane, and Mia are planning a little heist on how to steal something from Ezra's bedroom without him noticing. Us guys, we just listen to them create the plan. Whenever we try to interfere, they would point at the card and say, "Your name isn't on there."

After twenty minutes, they come up with a pretty solidified plan. Kole stands up quickly, taking Mia's hand.

"Kole, don't forget to put on pants." Killian tells her. Alexander snorts in agreement.

"Leave her be." Wayan grins, "She looks like she just got out of a movie from the early two-thousands. It's fucking sexy."

Matthew's eyes are focused on Mia as she gets dragged out of the studio behind Kole. His smile broad, "Tell me about it. My Mia, going bad? Thank the Goddess those six weeks have long passed."

He claps my back and the guys all follow after the girls. Sloane already whisking away through the door. I wait for them to round into the hallway before I grab one of Killian's cards.

It swirls for a moment. Before one word appears on the shiny black surface. I close my eyes, warmth sweeping through me as my wolf howls in my mind.

"Aiden," Sloane appears at the doorway. A massive smile on her face, "Are you coming?"

I stare at her. My eyes flicking down her body. Taking a few steps towards her until I'm only a breath way. I place the card between us, showing her what mine says.

Adrian.

Sloane reads it over and over. I snake one arm around her waist. Her eyes are wide at the card but then she looks up at me. Sucking in her lips with uncertainty.

"How would you feel..." Her voice soft, "If it were true?"

It is true...I know it's true.

"I would feel..." I lean closer to her. Brushing my lips against hers, "I would feel..."

Sloane places her hands on my chest. Pushing forward to press her lips to mine. My hand instantly reaching up to cup her face and incline her head. Our kiss breathless as we realize this is it. This is what we would feel. Everything.

Everything.

"I would feel too..." She smiles brightly, small tears lacing on her eyes.

We embrace each other tightly for a few seconds. Letting the weight of it sink it. But it's a good weight. Like a heavy blanket on a cold day. My wolf purrs through me. He retreats into Sloane's mind.

This is the future I wanted. This is what I fought to save. To hold and to have. This is all mine. My friends, my Mate, my family...

"Come on," Matthew whistles loudly to get our attention from the hallway. "You two better not be doing anything coarse in there."

Sloane and I laugh. I take her hand and we walk out of the studio. I realize, I can't wait to see what she, Kole, and Mia steal.