I lead the group out of the woods, though we are only an hour from the Darken Nights pack. I convinced the group we needed to celebrate our win that happened a couple of hours ago. I smile as I look at the run-down bar; heavy music strains the speakers as it reaches my ears. 

"Alright royal bitches, take them crowns off," I state excitedly, as I look back at the wolves behind me. Destiny is the first to shift and quickly puts her clothes on. 

"You seriously want us to waste some of the potion at a bar? You have no priorities." Destiny grumbles as Colt and Decker shift and slip on their clothes. I give her a pointed look.

" I have priorities; alcohol is one of them!" 

Colt laughs at my words, causing Destiny to shoot a glare his way and put her hands on her hips. Decker brings out the potion and sprays it on him before tossing it to Colt, my eyes widen at Decker's actions, surprised he isn't putting up a fight like Destiny. Decker's royal scent fades to that of a rogue, and his eyes turn dark blue. I resist frowning, instantly missing his bright gold eyes. Colt's scent also changes to that of a rogue. Destiny grudgingly applies the potion, as well. 

"Now let's go party," I shout out while fist-pumping the air as strut to the bar. I throw the doors open and strut through as if the place was mine. Eyes take in my body, and nods of respect go around towards me. The rogues then look curiously behind me to Decker and them. I strut to the bar as if I genuinely am a goddess. 

"Shots of malibu for me and the girl, beers for the guys," I demand of the rogue bartender. Brown shaggy hair hangs in his face covering the scars. He nods at me and quickly gets to work. I turn back to the group and smile, "First drinks together guys; this is the start of a beautiful temporary gang!" I state with a small giggle. 

"Aye Ya, Sin, Aye ya got any bounties ya need to get out ya pockets." I turn my head as a wicked grin comes to my face as I spot Cricket. A druggie bounty hunter, I've ran into him a couple times during my rogue years and hunted with him occasionally. He puts his hand out, and I take it and shake it firmly. 

"Naw, man, I have a bigger thing going on." I shrug, and he nods as he eyes the three around me. 

"Who ya got with ya aye?"He asks as he gestures to them, and I shrug him off. Destiny stays glaring at the man, and Colt seems genuinely curious about the man while Decker is expressionless. 

"Hey, anybody had a bounty out for the lunas?" I ask casually as I lean against the bar. Cricket shakes his head and looks around. 

"Naw aye, There is hardly any bounties 'ere lately ya, It has been a slow business, aye ya." I nod at Cricket's words, mentally crossing the rogues off my list. Of course, I still need to talk to Valentine; He knows what is going on with the rogues. 

The bartender sets down the shots and beer, Colt grabs one, and I grab a malibu shot and down it before grabbing the other one and hand it to Destiny. Instead of taking it, she glares at my hand in disgust. I roll my eyes at her and down the shot myself. I turn to see Cricket staring Destiny with lustful eyes. "Naw CRicket, this one already has a stick up her ass, she doesn't have room for your dick."

At my words, Decker chokes on his drink, and Colt laughs so hard he spits some of his beer out on accident. Cricket chuckles but nods, "Right," He the takes a few steps back before walking away entirely. 

"Really? Bitch."

"Dickwad." I shoot back, and Destiny narrows her eyes at me.

"Okay, girls enough." Colt states, but his eyes show he is still laughing on the inside. "We need to go." He finishes causing me to pout. 

"But I haven't gotten to dance and get shit faced," I whine, crossing my arms together. Decker puts his hand on my shoulder, and I tense at the sparks. The feeling of being home settles in the pit of my stomach.

"I know baby girl, but the Darken Night pack is waiting on us." Destiny and I both glared at Decker for calling me baby girl. 

I sigh in distaste, "Fine," I state and follow behind Colt as we walk out of the bar. They shift and pick up their bags with their teeth, and we quickly take off. 

**************

By the time we get to the Darken Night pack, the potion has worn off, and the royals have their natural scent. They escort us to the packhouse, and everyone quickly shifts. A man in his thirties steps out and walks quickly to us, by his scent I know he is the alpha. He bows to Decker and Colt as well as Destiny. Confusion and hatred take over his features as he looks at me. 

The man has blonde hair, green eyes, and freckles all over his face and neck. He is short for an alpha, but his body is built like one. "Alpha Cason, this is Sin, She is my ma-"

"I am helping him with the Luna situation," I interrupt quickly, causing alpha Cason to glare at me for interrupting his king. 

Decker growls as he wraps a hand around my waist and pulls me to him. "She is also my mate, your queen." My body instantly stiffens at his words, and I resist the urge to disagree, but the sparks attacking my skin agree with him. Decker's voice demands respect, and the alpha doesn't hesitate to give as he bows his head to us. 

I can not deny the feeling Decker gives me, the sense of home is something I have not felt in a long time, being in Decker's arms, I finally felt like I am not alone like I am where I belong. I don't understand what is going on an da part of me doesn't even care, the skeptic side is entirely on guard, though that side is slowly giving in.  

"My female beta, Darla, will show you to your rooms, then we can meet in the meeting room and disgust my mate's disappearance." The alpha states calmly, and a woman appears with a small smile on her face. 

"Follow me," She gently commands, and we quickly follow her into the packhouse. The packhouse is immaculate; floors look as if they had just been waxed, and the house has a rustic theme going. We stop at Destiny's room first; without a word, she walks in and slams the door, then we head down the hall to the next room. Colt looks at us and smiles.

"Well, I will see you love birds in a moment," He sends a playful wink my way before walking into his room. 

"This is your room your majesty, I hope it fits you and your mate's taste," Darla states calmly before she bows and quickly walks away, my body is tense at the sound of her words. Decker grabs my hand and pulls me into the room, shutting the door behind us. My eyes widen at the sight of the enormous room. A king bed occupies the center; a fireplace is the right with a love seat in front of it. The other side has a door to either a closet or bathroom. I had not stayed in something like this in years, other than at Abigal's I usually slept in the woods or cheap motels. I then look at Decker, who is openly admiring me. 

I glare at him immediately, "Seriously; you have to tell people  I am your mate." I argue with a harsh tone while crossing my arms.

"I won't lie, plus you are his queen, he needs to treat you with respect," Decker says calmly.

"You are going to ruin my reputation, how can I be a feared rogue if people think I am your mate and a queen." Before he can reply, I continue, "I don't like what you are doing to me, it's disgusting, I don't want to fall for you Decker, and mark my words. I will not ever accept you as my mate."

Decker lightly smirks, and my knees seem to get weak at how sexy he is smirking though I want to kill him at his next words because they speak the truth. 

"I think you already are, Sin."

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hi guys, so things are slowly coming together, the reason updates are so slow is because:

1) I am editing Glitch 

2) I am extremely busy seeing as its holiday season, it should calm down soon though.

3) I am writing the next book to the series at the same time so that way when this is finished i can go ahead and publish at least half of it!

4) and I am trying to desperately get pregnant. that takes up a lot of time, the worse thing is i am keeping it a secret from my whole family, only my husband knows and its kinda a lonely process when you don't have another girl to talk to about it. 

Also, I want to thank everyone for understanding about me going MIA during my missed period thing, i am now emotionally recovered and am in higher spirits, I love you all and thank you so much for showing your support! and thank you for your patience,  I will uupdate as soon as possible, The latest will hopefully be Mondy or Tuesday but i will try to update before then! 

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