Alaric’s POV
With everything that has been going on the search for the missing women, the project to keep Liza and other females safe, plus training Liza to defend herself we haven’t had time to prepare for the wedding. I have spent most of my days in the office speaking with the appointed council members, and today is no different.
“We have to continue to keep our eyes open for the women of the shifter community. Firstly, the wolf shifters, as they are the only ones to report anyone missing. We must also pry the information from each of our own communities to make sure no one is left out. Some may be reluctant to come forward given the past reputation of the council. With that the meeting is adjourned we will meet back same time next week.” I finish concluding today’s meeting.
“Oh, Amanda, can you stay behind a second? There is something I need t
Liza's POVWe quickly made our way to Alaric’s study to meet with the guards.“Where did you locate the note?” Alaric asked them halfway through the door.“It was in the gardens. On the Queens favorite rose bush.” Replied the Captain.I was shocked, why that rose bush out of all the other’s? It us my favorite because it’s a baby blue rose bush, I planted in memory of my father and brothers.“What does the note say?” I asked, scared to hear it.Everything was seemingly perfect. We got the wedding date set, the perfect gown, and all that was left was the place. I had my hopes set on this wedding, but I couldn’t help the feeling something big was about to happen.“To the beautiful Queen,
Alaric’s POV I stand there amazed, and feeling a little guilty. If I had known they were still here I would have come back sooner. As the years went by I seemed to have forgotten this place existed. “Luna was a gift from my grandmother before she passed away. I was keeping her in this garden as it’s protector. When I found my mate, I had planned on gifting her on our wedding day. She would then lead my mate back to this garden.” I stated as I ran my fingers through her beautiful violet mane. “I am so sorry girl, I forgot to come visit. I didn’t know you were still here waiting.” I apologized rubbing her lovingly. These fairies have always been over the top. It warms my heart seeing all these beautiful creatures in perfect harmony. Liza is right, this is the perfect place for us. Just like the fairy Queen and her followers, the garden fairies began dancing arou
Wedding DayLisa’s POVI still can’t believe we have to rush the wedding, but mostly because I have to mate in dragon form in front of everyone. Mom has added a few finishing touches to my dress magically of course. I keep staring at the woman in the mirror not recognizing her. I just wished my dad and brothers were here. Tears threaten to escape when Amanda starts shouting.“Oh no you don’t. Don’t you go ruin my master piece, or do you want to sit for another four hours redoing it all?” She huffed with her hands on her hips.Throwing my hands up in surrender I shake my head.“No way. Just thinking of dad.” I sadly admit.I had always though he would be the one to walk me down the isle. Dominic volunteered to in his place, but still it hurt knowing
I’minthewoods running when I smell her again. Thatscent is so alluring my wolf sped up trying to locate her. Just up ahead there she was.My dream angel. Her solid white fur, the purple swirls matching my own blue ones acontrast to the evergreen forest.She knowsI am here, she looks my way, then takes off.She enjoys the cat and mouse game as much asI do. I keep going until I almost get her. Thistime she doesn’t disappear. There is abeautiful woman standing there stroking herfur.“Hello Dominic. We have been waiting for you.”“Who are you? Whyare you both in my dreams?”“My child, I am Serene. I have heard your cries for a mate. One of your own. However, now is not the time todiscuss this. You must go back; you must save the missing females. Things are much worse than they appear! Call all the packs, spread the wo
Liza“Come back here you slut!” yells my step father. “When I get my hands on you, I promise you, that you will regret it.”Running thru the dark streets, I can’t believe I got away! I can hear my heartbeat pumping in my ears, but I have to keep moving. If my step father catches me, I know he will finish what he started in my bedroom. No!! I can’t go back.'I just need to make it to Amanda's house. There, I can be safe, until I can figure out what to do,!'I say to myself.I kept running as fast as I could down the road. To my right, I noticed the short cut Amanda and I always took when we were younger, so I headed straight for it. I can’t shake the feeling that I am being watched, and I just hope and pray my step father hasn’t caught up to me.As I round the corner I duck behind the dumpster, just as I hear footsteps approaching
One year Ago... Liza I wake up, my body still sore from being mom's punching bag last night. I slowly sit up in bed, wincing from the pain. I ignore it the best I can, as I continue to accept that this is my new life. I can still taste the blood on my tongue from the split lip, I slowly make my way into the bathroom. I turn the water on in the tub as hot as I can stand it, trying to ease some of the stiffness. Slowly I undress and begin to inspect the damages.Looking in the mirror, I can see the bruising on my chest and stomach,yeap a few broken ribs, dried blood down the side of my face from the busted lip, black eye and more bruises across my back.(Hell, you could play tic-tac-toe the way they conmected.)I slowly lower myself in the tub, biting my lip as the water burns the cuts. Mom didn't always treat me li
AlaricSitting in the office going over the reports for the latest spy satellite launch, Alaric tries to make sure it’s ready on time. He became the CEO five years ago when his father passed away, and has tripled the size of the company since then. Phoenix Telecommunications is the top Satellite developer in New York City. With clients from NASA all the way to military even the Mafia. Sure being the Apples most eligible bachelor has it’s perks but at 200 years old he is ready to settle down and start a family. His human side appears to be a 30 year old man but his dragon Draco knows time is running out to help replenish the dragon community.‘Don’t lose hope I can sense her near us!’ comforts his dragon Draco.‘I’m not but I grow bored with these human females. Always throwing themselves at us. None can ever pass the test and it’s tiring! If we don’t mate soon our line dies with us!’ Alaric states.'Ugh!
**Trigger ⚠️warning domestic violence and abuse scene.**...IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO READ THIS SCROLL DOWN UNTIL YOU SEE THE NEXT BOLD SENTENCE.............As soon as I walk into the house I knew I was going to regret it. Yes I skipped school, but I get tired of having to see the look of pity on everyone’s face especially my best friend Amanda Jennings. We both are 17 and have been friends since we were in diapers. She is the one person I can talk to about what is really going on inside my house.I stick my head in the door and notice the coast is clear. Or so I thought. As I quietly shut the front door I tip toe my way up the stairs trying to sneak into my room. As soon as my foot barely grazes the first step I am hit with a large cast iron skillet on the back of my head. Barely able to hear, my mother screeches, “ you thought you could get away with it didn’
I’minthewoods running when I smell her again. Thatscent is so alluring my wolf sped up trying to locate her. Just up ahead there she was.My dream angel. Her solid white fur, the purple swirls matching my own blue ones acontrast to the evergreen forest.She knowsI am here, she looks my way, then takes off.She enjoys the cat and mouse game as much asI do. I keep going until I almost get her. Thistime she doesn’t disappear. There is abeautiful woman standing there stroking herfur.“Hello Dominic. We have been waiting for you.”“Who are you? Whyare you both in my dreams?”“My child, I am Serene. I have heard your cries for a mate. One of your own. However, now is not the time todiscuss this. You must go back; you must save the missing females. Things are much worse than they appear! Call all the packs, spread the wo
Wedding DayLisa’s POVI still can’t believe we have to rush the wedding, but mostly because I have to mate in dragon form in front of everyone. Mom has added a few finishing touches to my dress magically of course. I keep staring at the woman in the mirror not recognizing her. I just wished my dad and brothers were here. Tears threaten to escape when Amanda starts shouting.“Oh no you don’t. Don’t you go ruin my master piece, or do you want to sit for another four hours redoing it all?” She huffed with her hands on her hips.Throwing my hands up in surrender I shake my head.“No way. Just thinking of dad.” I sadly admit.I had always though he would be the one to walk me down the isle. Dominic volunteered to in his place, but still it hurt knowing
Alaric’s POV I stand there amazed, and feeling a little guilty. If I had known they were still here I would have come back sooner. As the years went by I seemed to have forgotten this place existed. “Luna was a gift from my grandmother before she passed away. I was keeping her in this garden as it’s protector. When I found my mate, I had planned on gifting her on our wedding day. She would then lead my mate back to this garden.” I stated as I ran my fingers through her beautiful violet mane. “I am so sorry girl, I forgot to come visit. I didn’t know you were still here waiting.” I apologized rubbing her lovingly. These fairies have always been over the top. It warms my heart seeing all these beautiful creatures in perfect harmony. Liza is right, this is the perfect place for us. Just like the fairy Queen and her followers, the garden fairies began dancing arou
Liza's POVWe quickly made our way to Alaric’s study to meet with the guards.“Where did you locate the note?” Alaric asked them halfway through the door.“It was in the gardens. On the Queens favorite rose bush.” Replied the Captain.I was shocked, why that rose bush out of all the other’s? It us my favorite because it’s a baby blue rose bush, I planted in memory of my father and brothers.“What does the note say?” I asked, scared to hear it.Everything was seemingly perfect. We got the wedding date set, the perfect gown, and all that was left was the place. I had my hopes set on this wedding, but I couldn’t help the feeling something big was about to happen.“To the beautiful Queen,
Alaric’s POVWith everything that has been going on the search for the missing women, the project to keep Liza and other females safe, plus training Liza to defend herself we haven’t had time to prepare for the wedding. I have spent most of my days in the office speaking with the appointed council members, and today is no different.“We have to continue to keep our eyes open for the women of the shifter community. Firstly, the wolf shifters, as they are the only ones to report anyone missing. We must also pry the information from each of our own communities to make sure no one is left out. Some may be reluctant to come forward given the past reputation of the council. With that the meeting is adjourned we will meet back same time next week.” I finish concluding today’s meeting.“Oh, Amanda, can you stay behind a second? There is something I need t
Liza's POV“What does my father have to do with this? My father is dead.” I asked my mother confused.“I was hoping we would have had more time to discuss this. Liza it is time for you to know the truth. You, Alaric, and Dominic have already been through so much recently. I was waiting until the perfect timing, but now is better than any. We all need to discuss this, privately.” Morgana replied with a heavy sigh.We decided to head back to our castle since Dominic was there with Aero. The entire way back to the castle my mind was a complete mess. What does my father have to do with this? He is dead, isn’t he? The Army never found his body they just assumed he had blown up with his vehicle. I am so lost in my thoughts; I didn’t notice Alaric talking to me.“Huh? Sorry babe I was lost in my mind. How could my fathe
Alaric’s POV I have been in my office racking my brains. There haven’t been any reports of missing females for anyone. I wonder what she meant protect the females.“Alaric, sweet heart come to bed. You have been at this for hours now.” Liza groans.I was busy in thought and I didn’t respond. I could feel the exhaustion starting to take effect but we needed answers. I could feel Liza’s warm breath on my neck while she whispered in my ear.“If you come to bed, we can start trying for a sister. Poor Aero looks so lonely, and you have begged me to give you a daughter.”Well, that got my attention. With the wedding planning and every thing else, we hardly touched each other. Instantly jumping up, I chase my squealing mate to our bedroom. I walk into the room slowly unbuttoning my shirt, but when
Hello my lovelies, Please bear with me over the next few days. I will get updates soon. Today is the 1 year anniversary of my mother's murder and my children and I aren't handling it well. It is especially harder since the character Liza is inspired by my mother. Her fierce demeanor. Thank you for the votes and reviews. You guys helped me get 3rd place in the contest. We have a few more chapters before this story closes to an end. Don't worry, you will find out soon more about Dominic and Elizabeth. Book 2 in the series Baine Family: Love and War is out with few chapters until I complete this. Finally My own Love. Again thank you for your patience and I promise to update as soon as possible.
Dominic's POVI have been trying my best to spend some time with Elizabeth, but it seems she is always locked in her room. I don’t know what it is but my wolf is restless. So I decided to go for a run. Passing by the gardens, I see Alaric playing with his son. I go to approach when Elizabeth came into view, so like a pervert I watch in the shadows.“She seems to be fine to me, maybe her headache passed.” I thought to myself.Just as I was about to turn away Liza voice evaded my mind.“No time to explain. Alaric get the girl we found in the cells ready I am flying in with two wolves on my back. They are her parents. Dominic please meet me at the clinic’s entrance with little Aero. He can help calm them as well as yourself. Hurry.”I run up to Alaric grabbing my nephew from him w