The sun had set and me and Cassy had watched movies until our eyes were dry and we were forcing them open.Cassy was sound asleep and I had passed out too.Something started turning inside me. Lela woke up and started growling in the back of my head. My eyes shot open as she sensed the danger. I turned my head and the door slowly slid into the room and exposed the person behind it. I rubbed my eyes and looked past the sleepy fog. Lela was baring her teeth and warned me.”Sam?” I asked and removed the cover.”You have about ten minutes to get up and get out.” She said. I got up and walked closer. I gasped when I saw the blackness around her eyes. Her lips were dried and chapped and her hair looked like a bird's nest.”What happened to you?” I asked her. She was staring me dead in the eye with the most bored expression on her face.”Do you think fighting against magic won't leave a mark or two?” She asked in a monotone voice.”What do you-” she sighed and flicked her tongue.”Do you wa
The Witch’s lip turned down in a snarl but there was humor in her eyes. She was pleased with her business agreement.”She paid with her life to ensure the Luna's departure.” ”So she’s dying? But you said that if she dies then Gabby will die?” I took a quick step forward and was on the verge of shifting.”Yes, see, the girl is not dumb. No, in fact, her intelligence, when her life is concerned, is quite high. For as long as the Luna stays away from the pack, Samantha's lifeline will continue. However, should the Luna come back, Samtha’s days will begin to be counted and it will go quickly for her soul to leave her body.” So I can't kill her because then Gabby will die, I can't harm her because Gabby will be harmed and she just gets to walk about as though nothing has happened. How the fuck does that bitch get to win in all of this?’She won’t, mate will come back and then she will get hers’”Why did you agree to this?” I asked the witch. Her eyes dropped for the first time ever and s
~Aiden’s POV~ ’Gabby?’ I sighed and dragged my hand over my face. ”What just happened to you?” ”Yeah you disappeared for a second. Did you get a mind link?” ”Yeah,” I said and hung my head. I didn't know whether or not to tell them who it was from though. ”Are you gonna tell us?” I looked up at them and watched their suspicious faces. ”We’re mated, the mind link still works,” I said. Guess I decided to tell them. Keeping secrets would just blow up in my face and we had too much going on already. Nicks eyes rose and Edmund’s face was turning red. I could talk to their sister and they couldn’t. ”Well fucking hell, good for you,” Edmund spat. "Ed, calm down." Nick gritted. ”Okey seriously, what’s our plan?” Cassy said and tossed her arms in the air. She wasn't even healed completely yet but still, she was ready to fight Asher. Word had gotten around about Gabby’s departure from the pack. Everyone thought she had left willingly, nobody knew the truth and it felt like every
~Aiden’s POV~ I stared into the empty room- suddenly regretting ever letting her sleep away from me. I should've kept her closer, had she been in my room, with me, maybe this would've never happened. The bed was neatly made because no one had slept in it since Gabby left. Everything looked untouched and there wasnät a trace of her having lived here except for the clothes in the closet. But this time I swore that when Gabby moved back, she was staying with me. Playing the hero was all fun and games until reality settled and you realize that you don't have a next move. That was why I always calculated everything to the t because you couldn't run a pack, or protect your people, from your heroic thoughts alone. You needed a plan. My people trusted me and our pack had always been tight-knit and trusting of each other. My father and his before him- going back centuries- made sure of that. Many years ago another pack attacked, they were stronger and had more warriors and everyone though
There was no difference between the girls Gabby had encountered in her life who all went above and beyond to abuse her generosity, take advantage of her family's dysfunctional relationship and then toss her aside when she no longer served them. The only difference I could possibly see in me and them was that I was the one person on this planet meant to not hurt her. It was supposed to be me who protected her and showed her that there was such a thing as genuine love but I hadn’t and that hurt. If anybody had proven to Gabby how she deserves to be treated, besides her brothers, it was Casandra. ”I don’t any longer though.” I looked at Nick. Noah and Edmund were sitting quietly watching between us. Any moment that those two were silent for even a second was a clear sign that things were serious. They knew when to back down and it was usually when Nick talked. ”You’ve proven yourself the last couple of months. It shows that you care about Gabby and that you are trying to make thing
I drove down the main road for twenty minutes before exiting on a smaller road that went through two towns. The further I got-even though it wasn't very far- everything got more gloomy and depressing. By the end the houses were wreckages and the laws were dried dirt. Some of them didn't have windows and I only saw about three people outside. I took the small offroad path that led uphill and into the woods. Just as I was about to reach my destination I was met with a metal sign on the side of the road next to the gate. ”Do not enter!” That’s cute. I drove in and stopped outside the little cabin which was about five minutes into the woods. I locked the car and stood outside, watching the dark windows. ”Hello?” I asked and stepped closer to the porch. I took another step, trying to see past the cobweb and filth that had collected on the windows. I didn't see anyone in there or even movements but she had to be there. Just as I took yet another step closer to the porch a fire lit up
~Gabby’s POV~ I couldn't fathom how Asher ended up here with his pack. And this pack was unlike any other I had ever seen before and it scared me to the core. The whole idea of Aiden and my brothers ever going up against these men was terrifying. The chills ran down my spine and out through my toes. I knew Aidens strength and I knew my brothers, they were all incredibly strong, stronger than most others. But this-these weren't regular werewolves. They didn't just train to learn but they fought to kill. I had seen three of their men die during training in just under an hour of being outside of the house. The only good thing to come out of this was that I had now seen their weakness and I could tell it to Aiden. These men, however strong and bloodthirsty, weren't a pack. They didn't care about each other and would much rather finish a mission than help their friend or pack member. And trust me, that was a weakness. One of the men started beating on the other, he fell on the ground b
I walked down the corridor and past an open space with a sofa and a fireplace. I heard someone screaming and watched as one of the men fucked the girl over the table. He was slamming into her and turned his head as though he sensed me. His eyes were black and he was digging his fingers into the girl's waist.Our eyes locked and he smiled, laughing menacingly before growling and fucking her even harder. The girl's eyes rolled back into her head and she gritted her teeth. I hurriedly walked past the room. A dreadful thought flashed in my mind the closer I got to the wooden door. I grabbed onto the metal handle and pressed it down. It was the only door here, this had to be where the girl had run off to. There was a straight stone staircase leading up to another floor and it was dark and damp. My foot slipped and I gasped as I held onto the wall.At the top of the stairs was another door but it was locked. I looked back, the door downstairs was closed and I didn't hear anyone coming. As
Aiden saw, his eyes met his mother's and like the flick of a finger, the time sped up and Asher's head flew back. He clawed out Asher’s other eye, completely blinding his wolf before jumping up and digging his teeth into his neck. Asher’s wolf fell to the ground, trying with all his might to get back up but Aiden sunk his teeth in deeper and I saw that he was making it hurt as much as possible. As his last breath was drawn, Aiden finally pulled back and rose his head. He looked behind him and took off, running to his mother's side. Everyone else kept fighting and were going ferociously at Asher’s men. Their leader was dead but they weren't stopping. I turned back and saw Liliana, her eyes were turning red as she looked out over all the men fighting. She screamed and raised her hands, and with her hands rose fire and burnt the werewolves alive. Our own men were backing away and pulling at each other to run back. Just as the others were about to run, a wall of fire rose behind them, t
~Edmund’s POV~ Liliana was looking at me, her lips slightly parted and her mind seemed deep in thought. I held on to my cup to keep from showing how shaky my hands were. Talking feelings and being exposed like this wasn't my thing, I never had to do it. I'd wink at a girl and they’d come to me but this wasn't a one-night thing and I wanted to do it right. The question was if she’d let me. ”I know that you’re more than that, it’s just,” her voice was so low and fragile and nothing at all like we had seen her be. Her eyes flickered and she rolled her head. ”You don't understand,” she sighed and closed her eyes. Her head fell and her hand let go of the fork she was holding. ”Don’t understand what?” I asked her and pinched my brows together. Liliana slowly opened her eyes, so slow that I could see every littlest emotion that swirled around in there. Her shoulder slumped and she exhaled. ”The fight isn't over,” she whispered as though it was a secret. ”What-what do you mean?” T
~Gabby’s POV~ Liliana was sitting next to Edmund, the two seemed to have similar scowls on their faces. Neither said a word, they just ate and completely ignored everyone, including each other. ” How did you sleep?” I asked them and squirmed in my seat. Edmund looked up at me through hooded eyes and then back at his plate. ”Fine,” Liliana said and offered at least a strained smile. She had more manners than my brother, who would've thought. The stale tension only rose but I couldn't be too upset about it. Every time I saw the heart-shaped ring on my finger a swarm of butterflies erupted in my stomach and I got all giddy. Aiden saw where I was looking and grabbed my hand, he lifted it to his lips and placed a kiss on it. I saw Marie’s and Clark’s pleased expressions. They looked just as happy as we were. But of course, I wanted to see all of my brothers happy as well. Noah was happy with Cassy and now Nick had Erin, that only left Edmund who was mated to the woman who put a h
”I just…I don't feel like I belong here,” I said and looked down, too ashamed to look into his eyes. I felt his finger under my chin and he tilted my head back. My eyes flickered between his lips and his eyes. ”You do,” he said and leaned down, he placed a soft kiss on the side of my mouth. ”You belong here,” he said and kissed my jaw. He raised his head, his eyes locking me down and he stepped closer, brushing his body against mine. ”You belong with me.” He said and kissed my lips, I drew a sharp breath and released it heavily, feeling my chest and my shoulders sink. He continued placing soft kisses on my lips and his other hand rested on my waist. I leaned forward, pressing myself against him and my mind and my thoughts ceased to exist. I pressed my lips harder onto his and grabbed onto the back of his head. His tongue slipped in and he held me so hard as if begging me to stay. Worried that if he let go, I’ll be gone. He gently lifted me and placed me on the bed. ”I’m beggi
~Erin’s POV~ I walked out, ready to say goodbye to everyone but as I got to the foyer, I saw them all standing there with big smiles on their faces. ”There you are, come on, we’re going for a run!” Gabby said and came to grab my hand. ”Gabby, no. I have something-” ”Don’t. Not yet,” she whispered and the sadness in her eyes was just heartbreaking. ”Sure, let’s go for a run,” I said and squeezed her hand. We didn't shift at first, we took off our shoes and ran on the ground, through the grass, and down into the woods. I closed my eyes and allowed my other senses to take the stirring wheel as the wind embraced me. We all shifted and ran between the trees and tried catching up with each other. Nick’s wolf slowed a little beside me and we stopped behind everyone else as they continued. He came up and started nuzzling me. He leaned his head over my wolves and they rubbed against abasing each other, both as pleased as they could ever be. Somehow this made me feel worse because now I r
”Sending a bunch of big men with big muscles may work for you wolves but when it comes to a witch, it’s better to send someone with respect.” She said as she stood in front of Aiden. ”You're Liliana,” ”And you must the Alpha,” she reached out her hand and Aiden shook it. Liliana's eyes suddenly furrowed and she looked past him. She walked up the stairs and looked around the entrance. Her eyes were searching for something and it looked like they found it when a door opened up upstairs and a girl walked out. She was pulling down her dress and giggling as she pulled Edmund closer and pressed her body against his. He smirked and nibbled on her ear but then stopped. He froze in his spot and slowly turned his head. His eyes locked with Lilianas and started glowing.”Mate,” was the only word that left his lips. The girl gasped and slapped him as she stormed off down the stairs and out of the house without making eye contact with anyone. Edmund was taking slow steps down the stairs and Lili
Aiden and I sat in silence for several minutes before I had the courage to speak. ”I don’t know yet. There’s just so much going on and things that have happened that I don't know if I can stay. I mean I just found out that I have this whole other family that I thought all my life gave me up. Now I have a mate as well and things just aren't working out as they’re supposed to,””Or maybe they’re working out exactly as they’re supposed to. You went through hell, Erin, but now you’re here, you’re home. Maybe this was your way back,””Or maybe I was just never meant to come back,” I whispered. The life I had been living for the past years had been that of a nightmare and the thought of it all being part of my faith was terrifying. ”Just don't do anything rash, take your time and think about it before deciding,” Aiden got up and left. His eyes were pleading with me but just like the rest of them, I knew he wouldn't try to stop me if I chose to leave. He’d respect my decision, as they all
Gabby’s eyes widened and she was staring in shock at our brother who had no recognition of her whatsoever. He twisted her arm and extended his claws. ”Get back!” Edmund pushed at his chest, I went around Gabby and grabbed his arm and we pinned him against the wall. ”What the hell is wrong with him?” Edmund growled. He turned his head and looked at me but this time I didn't have the answer and that pissed me off. He knew me and Edmund but how could he have forgotten about her? All her life it had been the three of us, working shit out together and protecting each other. He was the one alongside Edmund who would break necks and slit throats to keep her safe and now all of sudden she was a stranger to him. ”Easy,” Gabby said beside me. Everyone was silent for a minute, including Noah who was seething and trying to push us back. When I looked into his eyes I could see my brother but there was something more, something that wasn't him and it was eating him up. We needed to find the w
~Nick’s POV~I told the others to wait upstairs. We had been patiently sitting around for a fucking hour to see if the warriors could get anything out of Amanda but they hadn't so I was going to see if I could speed it up. ” She’s pretty beaten but maybe you'll be able to get something out of her,” the guard said on his way out. I wanted everyone gone, the only people left would be me and her.I walked up to the cellar and Amanda was sitting on the floor. Her arm was broken and half her body was covered in blood. Her right eye was swollen and there was a cut on her leg where it looked like someone had driven in a knife and still- she hadn't talked. ”What do you want?” She said in a raspy voice, barely able to look at me or move her lips. ”The truth.” I said and circled my fingers around the bars. She tried shaking her head but winced. The cellar leaked of wolfsbane and she wouldn't be healing anytime soon. ”I… I’ve told the truth. I didn't use magic on anyone so…just go,” she sai