Ruby P.O.V.I can’t believe this happened to me yet again. Blake can’t fault Allie anymore, because I feel like she and I have been kidnapped an equal amount of times now. Maybe not, but I’m too pissed off to think clearly. At least I have my mate with me this time, so he is not freaking out on my behalf. “Ruby, are you okay?” Nicholas asks, right after that thought, so scratch that. I lean into him in the darkness. “I am beyond pissed off, but I’m okay. What about you guys?” I ask into the room feeling Rose through our twinlink. She is as angry as me, but mostly with herself. I send her some positive energy, although it’s hard to do. “I think we’re all fine. Does anyone know where we are?” Silence stretches, as Rose and I try to think of a place where Crean can have sent us. We are still within Blue Light pack borders, but not far inside.“I can’t think clearly.” Rose whispers, her voice hoarse. She’s worried about her pack. Understandable. We sit in silence once again, letting t
Allison P.O.V. Talia keeps her eyes on me as if she needs me to repeat myself, but I know she doesn’t. She swallows. Then she turns to the others, her eyes are overbright although she never met Mara before, she knows what kind of pain the woman must have endured to stay alive long enough to come here and give us her memories. “I will need a droplet of blood from everyone into this vial.” She says, looking around the room, meeting everyone’s eyes one after another. No one protests. “I’ll start.” A small voice declares and Tara pokes her finger, letting a drop of blood fall into the vial. I lock eyes with Oloron, but he shrugs. “Tara..” “I am going to help you, and I’m staying for this.” The girl answers stubbornly. Oloron kisses her cheek, poking his own finger and mirroring her. After him the vial goes around the room until it comes back to Talia, who delivers a drop of her own blood lastly. Tabatha moves to her sister and they nod to each other. They crawl on top of
Talia P.O.V.Cassie managed to get a hold of Beta Andrew and Gamma Paxton, they were already concerned about their Alpha and Luna as they had gone radio silent. Both of them decided to come to Gold Moon with Freya and her friends, also telling us that Freya and Paxton actually are mates, what a turn of events. Cassie was absolutely glowing when she told us that little tidbit. “Nicholas is going to have a field day with that.” Allie chuckled when she heard, shaking her head. “Who is looking after Silver Dawn if both the Beta and Gamma are coming?” Cassie explained that their parents promised to keep the pack safe, and they were not bringing all the warriors, only some of them. Clever move. Tabs and I reached out to Night Howl, and they are on their way as well. Pete, Diamina, Athale, Tristan and Lianne were very eager to help us. Athale also found her mate there, their Gamma - David, who has had his job cut out for him ever since. Diamina and Lianne say she keeps David on his toes. I
Rose P.O.V.The day feels like something borrowed out of a fairytale book, but more real and less happy ending. We followed Crean up Bear’s Notch, but he gave us the slip and we had to be content with the knowledge that we know he is here, watching, counting, waiting. The borrowed scent marker episode was written down, as is law, and sent to Gold Moon with no smiles. Blake answered back with a string of curses and Allie told us to be careful. We will be careful and strategic at the same time. “Are you ready for today, sis?” Ruby asks, coming into my office. I look up from my paperwork, lifting an eyebrow. She and Nicholas should have gone home days ago, but they insist on staying and helping. Not that I’m complaining. “Define ready.” I answer, putting my pen down. “The mate-rite is important for the pack. Xander is a good man, and seems like a good mate.” “He is..” “But?” “But what, Ruby?” “Something is bothering you, Rose. Do not try to ignore it, or tell me to mind my own bus
Allison P.O.V.As we look at the mirror to our nursery I think of something we have not asked of Viola. I turn my head feeling Blake’s eyes on me. “I am 891, Allison. That is what you wanted to ask, isn’t it?” The Queen chuckles, and I grin at her. “Not that age matters in the least, yes it was.” “Wow!” Athena says, openly staring at her grandmother. I smile down at my daughter, who lets go of her father to show me both of her arms in an up gesture. I pick her up, my heart leaping as she snuggles close and sighs in content. “Keep my grandchild safe, and send her here with her mate if there’s ever an occasion where you don’t have any other place to send them.” We nod as Blake’s hand lands on the small of my back. He gestures to the mirror with a head bow to the royals. Stepping through again something stirs on my right wrist and on the left nape of my neck. I feel it itch and burn, and I know with absolute certainty that Blake has the same sensation as me. His feelings are clear t
Blake P.O.V.The room inside the mirror opens up ahead of us, as if we are moving through a tunnel, and now we are arriving at our destination. I have Athena in my left hand, and she in turn has Allison in her right. I think about the moment I decided to use illusion spells on our children to keep their growth spurt from the girls until we were back in the pack for good. I knew Allie and Tabs would give me hell for it, but luckily for me, they have actually not been that bad about it. Allie was shocked, rightfully so, when she discovered the truth when we finally were back to our own home for good, but she understood my motives. Tabs, well, I’m not quite sure she has forgiven me yet. Or if she will before the kids are of age. Damien says it’s 50/50 right now. I hope we might get some answers tonight about that. We finally step fully through to the room, and Athena sighs happily. The room quivers as if happy to see us, and the shadows rise a little to meet our girl in greeting. She g