I quietly got out of bed and walked into the bathroom to take a quick shower. I felt the warm water cascade down my body. I closed my eyes letting myself relax when I heard the bathroom door open. I looked up and met Rylands intense stare as he walked in naked. He walked into the shower with me and pressed his lips firmly against mine.

"I love you." He breathed.

"I love you." I said back resting my head on his chest as he ran a hand through my wet hair. He reached for the shampoo bottle and began massaging my scalp. I couldn't help but let out a moan at the intimate feeling. Once he was finished I reached for the body wash and began washing it against his muscular body.

After we finished up in the bathroom we quickly got changed before heading out. Ryland got word that Mom and Dad were here. He grabbed my cloak off of the coat rack and placed it on my shoulders before we walked out hand in hand and headed towards where they should of landed. We walked through the clearing when I saw the sphere of her portal and my family step through one by one. I couldn't help but let the smile over take my face. I started running in their direction. Ryland just chuckled and continued walking. I flung my arms around James and Lydia pulling them into a bone crushing group hug. Then I ran to dad and he lifted me up against his chest and held tight like he did when I was a child.

"I missed you so much." Dad whispered.

"I miss you too." I couldn't help it as the tears left my eyes. Dad gently placed me down and I turned to Jake and pulled him into a hug as well.

"Still terrorizing people?" He chuckled. I just laughed and lightly kicked his shin. He winced and poked my stomach causing me to jump back and laugh.

"Alpha Ryland." Dad bowed his head slightly in respect and Ryland to my surprise did the same.

We made our way back to the house and I was holding James and Lydia's hands as we walked. I felt overwhelmingly happy to see them again.

Once we stepped into the house Ryland told them that rooms had been prepared for them.

Before he gently grabbed my hand earning a growl from dad. Ryland immediately returned a more vicious one.

"No." I tugged his hand and gave dad a look. "You are going to get along for one day, ok?"

Mom punched dad on the arm earning herself a dirty look from him too.

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A few hours passed by and we were all sitting in the living room talking and drinking. Ryland refused to let go of me the whole time. Some part of him was always on me. I lifted my glass to my lips and took a big sip of whatever it was. My head was feeling fuzzy but whatever this was tasted so good, I wanted more. I went to reach for Rylands glass but he shooed me away. Everyone was talking and laughing and I suddenly found the pattern on the rug to be very interesting.

I was spaced out in my thoughts and felt a flick to my arm which caused me to jump. James was giving me an evil smile the contents of his glass nearly empty as well. Except he used to drink with his friends. Maybe I should've told Ryland this was my first time drinking alcohol before he poured it for me. I went to kick him but Ryland pulled me away.

"Let me go." I snapped trying to wriggle out of his grip.

"No your going to hurt your brother, just sit down." He growled in my ear. I gave him a dirty look.

"If you had siblings you would understand." I sighed slumping against his chest. He immediately tensed. He never spoke about his family. But I guess I never asked either.

I looked at him with curious eyes, he looked conflicted but whispered 'later'. I held on to his hand and squeezed it reassuringly. Before deciding to stare at the ceiling.

"You know, my daughter can sit on her own." Dad growled barely holding himself together. His glass was untouched as well as moms. Now that I think about it, mine is the only completely empty one.

"Dad!" I groaned. "He is my mate! How would you feel if someone told you that you could never touch mom!" He just growled viciously in response.

"You know what, I think this is enough family bonding for now." James laughed standing up. He went to flick me again but this time I raised my foot and kicked him in the nuts.

"For fucks sake Octavia." Ryland growled and barely contained his laugh as he hoisted me away from the couch.

"He started it." I spoke sticking my tongue out at James on the floor holding onto his crotch.

"You two are such children." Snapped Lydia helping James get back onto the couch. He winced and glared at me.

"You're going to regret that." He winced.

"I can do it again." I yelled but was quickly pulled to the other side of the room by Ryland. He was casually just holding me against his side while my feet dangled.

"I think it's time for you to go to bed." Ryland chuckled. I went to protest but everyone was in agreement.

"Why would she drink it that fast." Sighed Lydia who was trying to hide her smile.

"How was I supposed to know." I yelled poking Rylands stomach causing him to drop me. The second my feet hit the ground I was already falling over. Ryland growled and lifted me up before flinging me over his shoulder.

"Goodnight." Ryland growled out. I waved as we walked away but dad looked like he was going to murder someone. Lydia stood up after noticing too and followed us, to give peace of mind. But the second we got to the entryway, Lydia froze. I gave her a questioning look, but I felt Ryland freeze too before he moved next to the wall. He must have sensed my confusion as he lowered me and turned me around so I could see. His arm still firmly wrapped around my waist.

There in front of us in the entryway stood Kolton staring at Lydia in shock. Lydia's eyes were wide too.

"Mate." Kolton growled out before charging towards her.