[Danica’s POV]I listened intently as both Masons and Killian made their way down the hall. Only when I was sure that they weren’t in earshot did I turn my full attention to Amy and Heather.To my surprise, both were watching me curiously, as if I had grown a second head."What?" I asked, beginning to feel slightly embarrassed. "Why are you looking at me like that?""How is it?" Amy asked simply, seeming to relax now that it was just us."What?""Being a wolf." She huffed in annoyance. Frowning, I considered how exactly I was supposed to answer this. I only just unlocked my wolf, so I didn’t have much to go off of. Not to mention that since discovering that I wasn’t human, all I had encountered was pain and sorrow."I don’t know," I responded slowly. "It’s…different."Nodding, Amy considered my words before leaning back in her seat. Despite her seeming to warm up to me again, I knew that there was still a large wedge between us."Did you always know?" I asked, voicing the one questio
[Danica’s POV]I rushed forward, attacking the first rogue I could find. Despite my draw to them earlier on, now that I had unlocked my wolf, I no longer felt it, at least not in the way I did before. Now, I could control my movements, and I didn't lose myself.Realizing that maybe it was due to my father’s side all this time, I bit down as hard as I could on the rogue’s shoulder, causing a loud snarl to escape it.I gave it a yank and dodged its claws before landing on my paws. Spitting out the skin I managed to tear, I went in for the kill, wrapping my jaws around the rogue’s throat until I could feel a pop from its spine cracking.Jumping aside, I watched as it fell to the ground and didn’t move. Only when I was sure that it was dead did I turn my attention to the fray all around me.‘Next.’ Lizbeth purred.Turning, I found my next victim and began to move while it was distracted by one of my pack members.Leaping forward, I dug my claws into its back, tackling it to the ground, an
[Danica’s POV]I watched with wide eyes as my brother stepped over Chase’s lifeless body and slowly began to make his way towards me.Behind me, I could hear Amy fighting with Greg to attack, and I found myself praying that Greg could keep her back. This bastard wasn’t playing around, and I feared that even she wouldn’t be able to handle him."What do you want?" I growled, shifting over just enough so that I was the only one in my brother’s line of sight. "Why are you doing this?""Didn’t I say it earlier?" He asked, cocking his head to the side. "I want you to come with me. If you do that, no one else will have to die."As he spoke, images of all the fighting flashed across my mind, followed by a wave of dizziness."What was…""Didn’t you see?"I saw. I definitely saw. There was so much carnage on the grounds, but was that a flash of what would come if I didn’t cooperate, or is it now?Risking a glance, I took in the chaos around me. It was nothing like what I saw; was it a trick?Be
[Mason’s POV]I didn’t bother waiting for my younger self’s response before I was making my way towards the portal that was left open to the Dark Forest pack. If we wanted to end this, we would need their assistance."Where are you going now?" My younger self demanded, catching up with me. "Could you at least explain what you’re planning?""I’m going to find Dax." I huffed, "Have you gathered a team?""No, Chris is doing that." My younger self responded. "I was too damn worried that you might do something stupid to leave you alone."Rolling my eyes, I stopped in front of the shimmering portal that I was looking for. Lifting a hand, I motioned for my younger self to follow me before stepping through and finding myself standing in the darklands."Come on." I called over my shoulder to my younger self before beginning to move. "We can’t waste any time.""And when we get them to help, do you even know where to go?" My younger self continued."Amy and Greg do." I snapped in irritation. "If
[Mason’s POV]When we arrived back at the pack grounds, the carnage from the earlier battle had already been cleaned up, and a large bonfire was blazing. Stopping, I watched as those who died defending the pack were thrown in and released into the sky.‘This is your fault.’ A small voice in the back of my head murmured. ‘If you didn’t come back.’‘I know that.’I did know that it was my fault that the past was changed, but in the end, this was for the greater good. In the future, many more of my men would be slaughtered, and when they promised their loyalty, they knew what that entailed."Are you just going to stand there?" My younger self demanded, jolting me out of my reverie. "Time is being wasted.""Right." I sighed.As I began to move again, I extended my senses until I felt Chris and Bella."This way." I announced, motioning for Dax and his men to follow me.Nothing was said as our group began to make our way across the grounds until I spotted those in question.With luck, Amy a
[Mason’s POV]I led the way into the cave as Amy walked closely beside me. Luckily, it was currently low tide, so we were able to get in this way while the others took up the back."Up here." Amy announced, lifting a finger and pointing towards a large rock along the cave's back wall. "There’s a hole that is big enough for a single person to get through there."Nodding, I shifted back into my human form and made my way forward while the others waited.Gripping the rock that Amy indicated, I began to heave, using all my strength until finally it began to move. A blast of air slapped me in the face, along with Danica’s scent mixed in with the others within."She’s close." I called, continuing to move the rock until it was out of the way. "All of you go in first, and I’ll follow behind."Stepping aside, I watched as my warriors went in first, with Amy and Greg taking up the rear."You go on." My younger self urged once it was only me and him left. "I’ll close the entrance behind us.""If
[Danica’s POV]I watched in horror as both Masons began to square off against my brother. In a way, I felt like this was my fault, and I couldn’t just stay here and watch. I needed to fight.Drawing on my strength, I began to pull against the chains that confined me but found that they wouldn’t budge.Letting out a growl, I continued to fight, ignoring the pain that shot through me as the metal cut into my skin."Come on." I hissed as my Mason jumped at my brother but got easily thrown aside. "Come on!""Need some help?"Feeling relief flood through me, I looked up to find Greg staring down at me."Th…"No other words managed to escape me as he produced a knife from his belt and held it above my chest."What are you doing?" I asked, trying to keep the sudden fear I felt out of my voice. "I’m not your enemy.""But you are." Greg countered, giving a vicious smile. "Because of your kind, my entire family was ripped apart. Because of you, my brother is dead! All werewolves should be erase
[Mason’s POV]"...That’s great…"Letting out a sigh, I let Danica’s relieved voice calm the remaining anxiety I was feeling after everything that happened.She was fine, and that meant that I was no longer needed here. I was sure that my younger self and the rest of the pack could deal with the harpies and trolls. It was time for me to go back to my own time, where my mate and pups were waiting for me.Kicking off the wall I was leaning against, I made my way down the hall towards where Killian and the rest of the remaining elders were waiting."How is she?" Killian asked as soon as he spotted me. "Is she awake?""Yeah," I responded. "She’s awake and seems to be fine.""That’s great." Marissa sighed.Nodding, I turned my attention to Arlo, who sat stoically. I was sure he would be the one to know how I could get back to my own time."Go on," Arlo puffed, fixing his gaze on mine. "You’re wanting my help, correct?""That’s right." I confirmed. "Since you were the one to send me here in
[Bryllie’s POV]"I don’t want to hear that." I whispered, trying to contain the emotions that were rolling through me. "From you or from Armond.""Armond?" Desmond repeated, frowning. "Are you saying…""That’s right." I snapped, not caring if I drew attention to us anymore. "He said the same exact thing. It seems that I’m magically mated to both of you! I don't know if this is some kind of game between the two of you, but it isn't funny, and I'm not interested in being your target."Unable to control my emotions any longer, I stormed forward, shoving my way past Desmond and towards where my parents stood chatting with Grandpa and Uncle Killian, who must have just arrived."There she is!" Mom announced, motioning for me to come forward. "Come greet your uncle Killian."Nodding, I began to move but stopped as a hand wrapped around my wrist.Whirling around, I took in Desmond’s desperate expression."What?" I demanded, pulling myself free. "I don’t want to hear anything else you may have
[Bryllie’s POV]"Warned." I repeated, clenching and unclenching my fists. "Did you just say you warned me?"Nodding, Desmond let a smile spread across his ill-at-ease face, and I had to admit, that pissed me off even more."That’s correct." He responded easily.Nodding, I moved, slamming my fist into his cheek."You piece of shit!"Pulling back, I prepared for another attack as Desmond gave me a look of both shock and appreciation. Yuck. Did he actually enjoy getting hit or something?"I guess I deserved that." He chuckled, rubbing the spot I punched. "But it doesn’t change anything I said."Letting out a growl of warning, I reached for the door and pulled."Then you should just stay away from me." I sighed, yanking my bag from him and hefting it over my shoulder. "Consider our years of friendship the only reason I didn’t beat you black and blue."Giving Desmond one more look, I stormed out, this time not bothering to look back at all.I tried to avoid Desmond for the next few months,
[Bryllie’s POV]"Now boarding Flight 166."Frowning, I looked to where Armond sat sipping on his coffee."That’s your flight." I murmured, feeling my heart tug. "Shouldn’t you be getting up?"Nodding, he slowly got to his feet and then slung his bag over his shoulder."I guess this is see ya later." He announced, a sad smile on his face."Yeah," I agreed.Moving forward, I allowed myself to be wrapped in Armond’s strong arms and pressed against his chest. Letting out a sigh, I took in his warmth and smell while he plastered a kiss on the top of my hair."Don’t you dare forget me." He warned, pulling away. "And don’t you dare find someone new.""Don’t joke." I huffed, beginning to bristle. "Do I seem like that type of woman?""You never know."Letting out an indignant growl, I untangled myself and punched his shoulder while trying to stop the tears that were beginning to prick at my eyes.This was it. This was goodbye for at least two years.From what I knew about basic training for my
[Bryllie’s POV]I remained silent as my mind felt like it was shutting down due to my inability to process what just happened.Did Armond really just do what I thought he did, or did I imagine the whole thing?"You’re going to swallow a bug if your mouth continues to hang open like that." Armond sighed, brushing his fingertips from my cheek to my jaw before gently pushing my chin up. "And honestly, I’m feeling offended by your reaction to my kiss."Snapping back to my senses, I scurried backward before quickly looking around to see if anyone else had noticed. When I found that we weren’t being watched, I turned my gaze back to Armond."Why did you do that?" I rasped, trying to keep my voice low. "What if someone saw?""Let them see." Armond shrugged, "And if they didn’t see the first time I could always do it again."Gasping, I held up my hand and pressed it against Armond’s mouth as he attempted to kiss me a second time. What was this guy actually thinking? He had to be out of his mi
Three Years Later[Bryllie’s POV]I stood in front of the large full body mirror of my room staring at the woman in front of me. After hours of being dolled up, I barely recognized myself.Today was my sixteenth birthday, and my parents insisted on making it a grand event despite my insisting that it wasn’t necessary.However, in the end here we were. I looked like a damn debutante making her grand debut into high society while all my guests waited for me to appear.Letting out a huff, I took one last look at my reflection, taking in the light blue prom dress my mother insisted that I wear and my blonde hair that fell in ringlets down my chest and back.Turning, I made my way across the room just in time to sense my mother and auntie Bella just outside."Bryllie?" Mom called, slowly opening the door that separated us. "Are you…"No other words escaped my mother’s lips as she took me in with wide eyes that were quickly beginning to tear up."You look beautiful." She managed as Auntie B
[Mason’s POV]For the next few days, I spent my time going through physical therapy and then visiting Danica in the medical wing. Although she had healed up nicely, she had to stay for observation to make sure that there wasn’t any permanent damage.At first she fought tooth and nail to not have to do it, but in the end she caved and listened. Not without making sure everyone knew just how annoyed she was about it, of course.When I wasn’t training or with Danica, I was with Chris and Killian going over the list of prisoners from the battle between us and the harpies.Out of the many that attacked, only a few remained thanks to the valiant efforts of my pack, the hunters, and Black Forest. I had to admit that, despite my distrust of each group in the beginning, I now knew that if there ever came a time when we were in trouble again, they would be there for us. Likewise, we would be there for them too.After three days, our dead had been buried, and the remaining elders had managed to
[Mason’s POV]The last remnants of fighting drifted towards me, rousing me from the darkness that I am currently trapped in. ‘You need to get up.’ Grendal urged, attempting to help me wake. ‘Our mate needs us.’"Dan…" I manage as my eyelids slowly begin to lift. "What?"Prying my eyes open, I look around at the grounds, but I couldn’t see Danica or Bryllie anywhere in sight.‘Get up.’ Grendal growled. ‘In the packhouse.’Nodding, I began to sit up despite my body feeling like it weighed a ton. Once on my feet, I began to move."Just wait for me." I murmured, reaching the packhouse entrance.Bracing myself, I shoved open the door and gasped as the overpowering smell of blood reached my nose. "Alpha!" Bella yelped, drawing my attention to where she sat on the ground with Danica cradled in her arms.Immediately, my blood turned cold in my veins.The scene was too familiar, too similar. The only difference this time was that there were no signs of poisoning."No," I rasped, dropping dow
[Danica’s POV]I continued to exert strength as the harpie beneath me attempted to break free. By this point, over seventy percent of her body was burned by Bryllie’s white light, and her neck was dangerously close to snapping. Just a bit more and…Gasping, I jerked as pain shot through my abdomen."If I’m dying." Marie growled, a broad smile spreading across her face. "You’re going to die along with me."Confusion whirled as the pain I was feeling intensified and the smell of blood began to attack my senses.Slowly, I let my eyes trail down towards where the pain was coming from and found the hilt of a dagger sticking out of me."You…"Letting out a triumphant cackle, Marie twisted the blade in me and then pulled it free while I clutched at my now open wound in an attempt to staunch the bleeding."MOM!" Bryllie gasped, reminding me that she was still here."Run!" I yelled, attempting to hold Marie in place. "NOW!""No, I won’t leave you!" Bryllie argued, letting her inner light radia
[Mason’s POV]I stared up into Rebecca’s blazing eyes as a wicked smile spread across her face. "Do you know how long I’ve waited for this moment?"Did I? No, I didn't, and I truly didn’t give a damn."Sorry to disappoint." I huffed, "But you won’t be succeeding in whatever fucked-up plan you have in mind."At my words, a bark of laughter escaped Rebecca’s lips as she took in my current condition."Are you planning on stopping me?" She asked, pressing her foot against my chest. "How do you intend to do anything the way you are right now?"To prove her point, she began to press down harder until I could feel my bones beginning to give under her weight.Hissing, I reached up and dug my claws into her ankle, causing a yelp of shock to escape. Taking advantage of her distraction, I quickly scuttled from under her and scrambled to my feet. If I wanted to stand a chance, I needed to not be on the ground."You!" Rebecca growled, slashing a wing at me.Gasping, I braced myself as I flew back