'This is my home! I'll give you one chance to leave my territory or rip your heads off!' I warn them. The alpha's laugh. 'You’re the one who is surrounded, Alpha Maximus! I don't think you are in any position to threaten us!' one of the Alphas retorts. I shift into my Lycan. Hope follows and shifts into her wolf and howls. 'Such a pretty little wolf!' an Alpha smirks, admiring Storm's unique silver and white colouring. 'She would make good for breeding my pups!' another says. I snarl and race toward the alpha. They shift into their wolf forms, including the warriors. I bite into a wolf's leg and fling him with great force across the room. Then lunge at the next wolf and sink my teeth into his neck, ripping a large chunk out. Hope fights off the other group of warriors that have surrounded her. She’s putting up a good fight, but there are too many. One of the Alpha's hold her down, forcing her to shift into her human form. She kicks her legs at him while a warrior wraps his arms a
Hope The following morning, I peer out the chamber window. The pack warriors are training outside. It’s good to see they are all healed. Alpha Maximus isn’t here. He must have up gotten up early. I bathe and dress before leaving the chambers. There are so many beautiful dresses in the wardrobe. I choose a white flowy dress with daisy flowers sewn under the bust and around the edges of the long sleeves. I walk through the castle, trying to find Alpha Maximus. I walk down the second set of stairs and end up near the dungeon. There’s a room nearby emitting white smoke. Curious as to what’s causing it and enter the room. There are many glass bottles, beakers and test tubes with colourful boiling liquids. Colourful crystals are spread out on another table, and an abundance of plants, flowers and dried herbs hang from the ceiling. There’s a woman in the centre of the room at a table with a basket filled with herbs and vials. She has incense burning near the basket. She suddenly turns and l
Alex paces the ground back and forth, fretting. 'She should have been here by now,' he says with worry. 'I'm sure Bella is fine,’ Alpha Maximus reassures him. Alex's phone rings, 'What do you mean? I’m on my way!' he says, hanging up. His breathing is heavy as he grips his head with his hands. What's wrong? What has happened?' I ask. 'Sally said that Bella is bleeding badly. She thinks something is wrong,' he says. 'Where are they?' I ask. They are just outside our territory,’ he says. He then races inside to get doctor Matlin and back outside, shifting into his wolf. 'I'm coming with you!' I say to him. We shift and follow Alex through the fields and the trees until we see a car parked on the side of the road. We can hear Bella screaming in pain. Doctor Matlin approaches the back seat where Bella is. Sally is holding her hand, reassuring her. 'She needs to start pushing. The baby needs to come out now,' Doctor Matlin says. 'Bella, you can do this. Just breathe in and push.
I fold the note, place it inside the sleeve of my dress, and quickly blow the candle out before pulling the stone wall shut behind me. I follow the sound of Maximus's calls. I can hear the worry in his voice. So, I run to find him quicker, 'Maximus, I'm here,' I shout. A few moments later, I’m back in his arms, 'Everyone has been looking for you! I was worried something had happened to you,' he says. 'I was trying to find my way back to the kitchen, and I became lost and-‘ 'Thank the Moon Goddess, you found her,' Nathan says with relief. 'She had become lost, but I have found her now,’ Alpha Maximus says, turning back to me. He takes my hand and leads me back into the familiar areas of the castle and to the kitchen. 'Beth, could you get Hope a drink, please? I'm sure she’s thirsty,’ he says, kissing my forehead. My hands shake as I drink the water. I turn to Alpha Maximus, 'There's something I want to talk to you about,' I say to him. ‘Oh, there’s something I need to talk to you
Anna is surrounded by wolves snapping and snarling at her. Then the largest one shifts into his human form. His aura gives off immense power. He must be an Alpha. 'Anna, you have broken the law, along with my son, who is no longer Alpha,’ he tells her. He must be my grandfather Alpha Cal! Anna gasps, 'What have you done to him?' she cries. Alpha Cal laughs, 'My impotent son is locked up in the dungeon indefinitely, where he will be punished regularly.’ 'You're a monster!' she yells at him. 'How do you plead, Anna Glint?' he asks her. 'Being in love should not be a crime! You are defying your own Moon Goddess, objecting to her choosing me as your sons' mate!' she shouts. 'The Moon Goddess would never curse the werewolf breed by assigning a witch as one of our mates! You have obviously bewitched my son!' he says. 'I love Levi! And he loves me! The Moon Goddess wants us to be together! I never bewitched him!' she cries. 'You have been sentenced to death for breaking the law and b
Alpha Maximus Alex and Bella run into our bathroom after hearing Hope’s screams. 'Bella! get the pack, doctor! Alex, help me get her in the bath!' I shout. Hope thrashes around, trying to free herself from my grip as Alex runs the water over her. But she still feels hot to touch. The cold water isn't helping. 'It burns!' she screams. 'What's wrong with her Alpha?' Alex asks with concern. 'I don't know, but the cold water isn't doing anything! I don't know what to do!' I panic. 'Kiss her!' Alex says. 'What?' I ask, tilting my head. 'When she was in her weird trance earlier, it was your kiss that snapped her out of it!' he says. Alex is right. I kiss her lips. The moment they touch, sparks flow through my body. Hope would be feeling them too. She suddenly relaxes and cups my face, not wanting our lips to part. I caress her face as she lays exhausted in my arms. Alex brings some towels over and places them around Hope, ‘The kiss worked!' he smiles. 'So now we just have to fig
Alpha Maximus Hope sits up, touching her face and then the bed. 'You aren't dreaming if that's what you're wondering?' I say to her. She looks into my eyes, 'There are things I need to tell you,’ she says softly. 'Hope, I already know,’ I say to her. She looks confused, 'No, I don't think you know this,' she says. 'I know your father is Alpha Levi, and your mother is Anna Glint, the witch my parents, tried to hide and save,' I say to her. 'How did you know?' she asks. I hand Hope the love note and watch as she holds the heart pendant in her other hand. 'Did your father gift that to your mother?' I ask. She nods, 'Yes, he did,’ she smiles. 'I'm going to grant you your wish, Hope. We’re going to visit your grandpa, and we are going to free your father.' Hope’s eyes well up, and she jumps into my arms. 'Thank you,’ she whispers. 'You must know that doing this puts you in great danger, Hope, so we must plan this out carefully. You could be sentenced to death just for existing
'This is the first time Levi has been allowed out of the dungeon in over eighteen years, so this better be good, Alpha Maximus!' Alpha Cal snaps. Levi squints his eyes at me as Alpha Cal says my name. 'Your parents tried to save my beautiful mate, my love. She was my whole world,' he whimpers. 'I'm sorry they couldn't save her,' I say to him. 'I'm sorry my father killed your parents, Alpha Maximus. I am truly so sorry,’ Levi says. 'Me too,' I reply sympathetically. 'This isn't some kind of family reunion! So, I suggest you hurry up with your business before I kill you!' Alpha Cal shouts. Even though he is old, probably in his late sixties, he is still very clearly strong and well-built. 'Actually, Alpha Cal, that’s why I’m here,' I smile. 'What are you talking about?' he yells. 'I have someone I would like to introduce to both of you,' I say to him. I turn around and take Hope’s hand. She stands next to me. Levi falls to his knees, crying in disbelief. He reaches his hand out
We arrive back in the underground and enter the castle. ‘Tonight, we will celebrate our victory and our official lady of the coven, Lylah.’ Talon shouts. The coven cheers and dissipates to prepare for the celebration. I face Talon, Soren and Nadia. ‘There is something I need to do first before we celebrate. Can you take me down to the crypts?’ I ask them. They give each other a confused and unsure glance. ‘Cedric should celebrate with us.’ I tell them. ‘Lylah,’ Talon says, ‘You know he doesn’t want anyone to see him in this state. You know he has gone mad?’ ‘I know, but I need you to trust me on this.’ I say, my eyes pleading with his. ‘You know you always have my trust. Come on then, let's go down to the crypts.’ Nadia carries a fire torch as we descend through an abundance of stairs and narrow passageways. As I enter the crypt, I gesture for them to wait at the entrance as I slowly approach the shadow in the corner. ‘Cedric.’ I say and watch the shadow flinch. ‘We’ve met befor
Talon watches, intrigued, as the werewolves shift into their wolf forms while my father and brothers shift into their Lycans. Talon gestures for me to climb onto his back. I wrap my arms around his neck as he holds my legs. Together with the pack, we run forward for many hours until we meet the coven of vampires awaiting us.‘Lord Talon, Lady Lylah.’ All the vampires say, bowing as they greet us.Nadia and Soren approach and stand by our sides as if to guard us. I look over at my father and nod to indicate we’re ready. We head in the direction of the mountain we last saw Lord Atticus. It becomes dark very suddenly before we even approach the mountain. Hundreds of black whisps whip by us and then circle us. They are extremely fast, and I know exactly what they are. ‘Blood Dwellers.’ I mutter under my breath.‘He’s here!’ Talon shouts, warning everyone.‘I see you brought the entire coven and even the wolves to watch you pledge your allegiance to me, along with my dinner.’ Lord Atticus
‘Alpha Maximus, Luna.’ Talon says to my parents as we face them in the dining hall. ‘We have to put Lord Atticus to an end. Over one hundred years ago, he went on a murderous killing spree. He even killed our father as well as beloved members of our coven.’ ‘Your brother is who’s responsible for all of these deaths? For Micah’s death?’ Theo asks. ‘Unfortunately, yes. He is my brother. We had managed to send him through a portal into an abyss of darkness. Since he freed himself over a year ago, he began where he had left off, continuing to kill and murder whilst growing in strength by feeding off his victims. He knows Lylah is my Blood Flame and, unfortunately, has managed to taste her blood. He would have figured out not long after we escaped from him that the small taste of Lylah’s blood he had, has greatly strengthened him much more than anything else he has ever fed off. Lylah’s blood is unlike anyone else's. Just one cut, one drop, can send any vampire within a distance into a Bl
My breath catches, and I realise at this moment how much I truly care for Lord Talon, that I’ve fallen for him so hard, like ocean waves crashing into rocks. Like lightning that has struck the ground. Like the sound of thunder that ripples through your body. I’m in love with Lord Talon. I place my forehead against his and use my free hand to cup his cheek. We breathe heavily in unison as a sense of overwhelming love and desire takes over us.My walls come crashing down, and my lips slam into his with a fiery passion. My lips coax his open, and our tongues entwine and dance as if they were meant to be.We gasp for air as we part, and I pull Lord Talon’s shirt from over his head and toss it. Our hands explore every inch of each other as we kiss again. I straddle his lap and begin to undo his belt as he pulls the laces undone on the back of my dress and yanks it down, exposing my breasts.Now, completely naked, we both pause with our foreheads touching, taking in as much of each other as
I arrive at a set of stone steps that lead to nothing but a dark dead end. I feel the ceiling and realise it’s a large paver. Using all my strength, I push it open and climb out. I look around and see I’m in a very old graveyard. I know where I am. I saw it on the map. I run east toward the mountain where Lord Atticus awaits Lord Talon.After hours of running and jogging, I have to rest. The sun will be rising soon. I lay next to a large tree and sleep for a while before I continue east. It’s almost nightfall, and I’m exhausted. Lord Talon would have come to check on me through the night to find I’m gone and see I’ve escaped through the window. I continue to look over my shoulder every so often, knowing Lord Talon could catch up to me any time now. That’s if he knows I’m heading toward Lord Atticus. He might think I’ve possibly escaped to return home to my pack.I’m feeling very hot and flustered. At first, I thought it was from all the running, but no matter how much I rest, it only
I run from one hall to another and then one corridor to another through many rooms and down staircases I haven’t seen before. I have no idea where I’m running to, but I don’t care. I just want to get away. I’ve passed many vampires along the way, but I completely ignore them as they stare curiously at me. Once out of sight, I lean against the grey stone wall in the shadows before sliding down to the ground and hugging my knees. Lord Talon is my mate. That’s why he hasn’t killed me. That’s why he wants to keep me alive and protect me. This is why I’ve been developing feelings toward him. Lord Talon knew this whole time since we met that we were Blood Flames. No wonder he looked devastated and heartbroken every time I tried to kill him. I feel terrible, among many other feelings. I’m angry that Micah and Lord Talon kept things from me. I feel I’m betraying Micah by being attracted to Lord Talon. I’m upset and heartbroken that Micah isn’t alive. I’m frustrated at myself for not figuring
A plate of vegetables with a steak is placed in front of me, whilst a serving of blood is poured into Lord Talon’s goblet. I refuse to make any eye contact with him. Instead, I watch the flames of the candles on the table flicker.Halfway through silently eating my meal, five vampires I’ve never met before enter the dining room, marching. One leads the others as they approach Lord Talon and bow. Nadia and Soren enter behind them and sit at the dining table.‘My Lord,’ The lead vampire says.‘Mervin, tell me you have returned with good news? Where are the others?’ he asks.‘My Lord, they are all dead. Along with many more human casualties.’‘What!? You were supposed to observe the whereabouts of Lord Atticus and return to me as soon as he was found.’‘Forgive us, Lord Talon. When we found him, he was in a rural town. We were well hidden and observed him. He killed every single human as if it were a sport and drank the blood from some of them before he had them ripped apart. We tried to
Lylah‘I’m Becky. I’ve heard so much about you.’ she beams and squeezes herself closer to Lord Talon.A burst of jealousy from Becky touching Lord Talon’s arm ignites within me.‘I’m sure….’ I say while telling myself not to care that Becky is practically rubbing herself all over, Lord Talon. He keeps glaring at her and giving her back-off looks. But she persists in fluttering her eyes at him anyway.Not wanting to stare at her face or acknowledge her. I ignore her and look at Lord Talon.‘You should find that blood flame of yours and feed off it. It's quite silly, starving yourself of blood when a human is living here against her will. The last thing I need is you trying to bite me.’ I say sarcastically.Becky bursts into laughter and begins elbowing Lord Talon in the ribs, ‘Master, you should take this human's advice and feed off your blood flame. In fact, you should do it right now?’‘Becky, that’s enough!’ Lord Talon growls. ‘I can live off the blood of animals for as long as I ne
Lord Talon‘Becky, it’s healed,’ I say as I enter the room.She is brewing something in a small cauldron, and it smells horrendous. ‘What’s healed?’ she asks, walking around the table and toward me.I unbutton my shirt and watch her jaw drop. ‘What did you do?’ she asks. ‘I didn’t do anything.’ I tell her.‘Something must have happened? Tell me everything you did from last night up till now.’‘I was sitting on the window ledge watching the lake until I heard Lylah yelling and crying in her sleep. I raced in there and held her in my arms, and I spent over an hour comforting her until she fell asleep on me. I did notice the pain from the wounds had gone by then but didn’t think much of it as I was too worried about Lylah. I woke up with Lylah sleeping against me. We spoke, and she told me Micah is her mate who she thinks I killed, and I bolted out of there freaking out she had a mate, then ran into Soren and told him. My chest itched from the stitches, so I ran my hand over it, and th