Isabelle Point of viewWe were welcomed back to the pack by Lance, Gabe and Gemini. Dimitri and Lance headed straight to his office without sparing me a second look. I guess it was fun while it lasted, now I just hope Dimitri won't go back to being the cold alpha I knew. I guess it was delusional for me to think that the moment we had at his glass mansion meant a lot to him."So, Isabelle, tell us everything that happened between you and Alpha Dimitri after he took you away from the club. Where did you guys go? What happened?" Gemini asked me, with curious eyes. She and Gabe seemed to have been waiting on our return to get the gist on everything that happened while we were away. These two were real gossip mongers"Come on Isabelle. Spill it already! I know something happened between you two last night. He even forgot about his planned meeting with the rogues." Gabe's eyes bore into me intently, making my face burn red."See we knew it, you look so guilty. Now say it otherwise I'm not
Dimitri Point of view"Alpha, the lunar eclipse energy can be felt like no other. This will be the last eclipse before the eleventh blood moon, I am afraid of the devastating dark tides it will bring." Celeste told me with the fear dominating in her voice. The lunar eclipse was just two days away and even I could feel its energy calling out to the darkness within, feeding it. It was going to be harder to control Cessair. That was the name that the darkness that I was cursed with preferred to be called."How about the lead we found with the shamans to break the curse?" I asked looking up at Lance, he also had a look of disappointment written all over his face."It was another dead end. Alpha I fear that our only hope is Luna. According to the prophecy she would be our salvation, we have to believe that.""Or our destruction. I say we find another way." Alaric said. I was growing impatient with his loose tongue, he needed to learn to show respect to my mate or I will have to teach him.
Isabelle point of view "MIKAYLA. YENNEFER. YOU TWO ARE NEXT." I watched as Stefanie told the two new rogues to spar against each other.I couldn't sleep at all last night, I didn't even try. The thought of the death threat I got wouldn't let me sleep.'Death is coming for you.'I pondered about those words literally. I know how every assassin I have come across sent by red circle loves to have a dark and mysterious alias name. Could 'Death' be the alias of the assassin that tried to murder me last night?I thought watching Yennefer and Mikayla fight. Mikayla was one of the new rogues, she was a red head with a fiery fighting spirit. I watched as she attacked Yennefer fiercely, to be honest Yennefer wasn't even putting up any fight. She was weak and slow for a wolf, still that didn't take her off the top of my suspect list.Remember how I couldn't sleep last night? Yeah, I was up all night trying to think about who the red circle assassin could be and I concluded with five suspects. T
Isabelle's point of viewWhile everyone at the pack was busy having fun at the bonfire, I was lying in my bed feeling restless.Today didn't go as I planned. I still haven't figured out who the red circle's assassin was and my prime suspect, Yennefer, has been proven innocent by the spell I performed with the help of Dixie. To make today even worse, now Gabe hates me completely. Goddess I just wanted to vanish into thin hair.'Don't be too hard on yourself. You did the right thing and soon enough Gabe will understand why you did what you did.' Brie said. Yeah, I named the voice in my head, you can call me crazy but I had to at least give the little voice in my head a name. Afterall she was the only one that I could talk to now.I heard a knock on my door."Ugh, come in." I groan, too tired to get up and see who it was.The door opened and it was Dimitri. His tall masculine figure entered my room, leaning against the wall behind him, staring at me with creased eyebrows. My entire body
Isabelle's point of viewTHE BEAUTIFUL SOUND OF BIRDS chirping in my ears and the rays of sunlight on my face wake me up. My eyelids flicker before I can fully open my eyes. I see the familiar ceiling of my room, but strangely, the plain white woods look more beautiful now. Everything around me seems and feels more beautiful, because nothing can top what I'm feeling inside.A soft smile touches my lips as my mind flashes back to memories of last night. I turn to face the person who has just made me the happiest girl in the world again, who wrapped me in his embrace before we went to sleep last night."Rise and shine, my little witch." Dimitri rasped, I looked up at him to see his hazel eyes open with a knowing smirk."Morning," I said, placing my head on his broad wide chest. "How long have you been awake?""It's been a while now, but I didn't want to stir you awake." He answered. It was moments like this that I wished could last forever. At moments like this I wished the world could
Third person's Point Of ViewDIMITRI COULD FEEL a pointed piercing deep in his soul, something within him definitely shook awake. Something dark. Something wicked. It was spreading through every vein in his body, tainting his blood with darkness.He struggled hard to contain the demon, Cessair, which threatened to be set free. But his struggles were clearly no match, for the devil within him was far stronger.In a snap, his eyes fluttered open, shining a dangerous, burning red. The flames of hell couldn't compare to the fire that dwelt in his gaze. Cessair let out a thunderous roar from his lips shaking the earth to its core.Dimitri was far gone now, lost in his own consciousness and his Darkside Cessair was completely in control.Cessair wanted to burst free from his bondage but the chains wouldn't yield, it was certain that the binding spell of the witches was working. Tiny rocks within the cave fell, crumbling on the floor as another roar was released in anger.A loud uproar could
Isabelle's Point Of ViewI was beyond restless. My legs couldn't stop pacing back and forth in my room. My mind was agonized by the thoughts of how Dimitri was doing, the lunar eclipse had already begun and up until now there was no news from anyone, everywhere remained silent.I heard a loud roar and howling penetrate through the wall of my chamber. At every painful howl, I felt a deep pain inside, as if something in my chest was being ripped out. I knew that the howls were coming from Dimitri, he had somehow escaped from the cave. His howls sounded so desperate, almost like a broken cry for help. He was in pain, I could feel it.I made a choice to completely disregard the promise I made to Dimitri yesterday morning. I couldn't possibly just sit in my room and do nothing, that wasn't a bloody option. I needed to find him.I stormed out of the pack house and deep into the black night. The moon was overtaken by darkness, giving evil the power to roam free.I headed into the woods, I ga
Isabelle's Point Of ViewThe heated rays of the morning sun tickle my eyes to life. I woke up with a disturbing feeling, my entire body felt as though I just got run over by a bloody rhino. Oh God it hurts.A strained moan escaped from my lips as I tried to sit up, I could feel my throat sore, it felt as though I had swallowed a burning lava. And right there at the lower most delicate part of my neck, I could feel a stinging pain. I quickly placed my fingers around the wound and it felt more like a bite, I couldn't remember how I got it."Thank the heavens. You're finally awake," Iris rushed into me, closing me in a tight hug. My body felt pain but her warmth made the pain go away."Fuck Isa." Iris screamed, smacking me on the arm."Ouch, what the actual fuck?" I cried, touching my arm where my crazy best friend just hit me."Don't you ever scare me like that again. Ever, I thought you were gone, for real this time." She said, her voice starting to break."Why? What happened to me? Ho
Epilogue Third person point of viewSylvester's urgent calls sliced through the silent halls of the Volkari vampire coven's palace like the swish of a blade through the air. With each step, he could feel the weight of the news he carried growing heavier, this news was very huge and unsettling to their plans. Sylvester knew for sure that his master, the vampire king, would not be pleased with this, and that made a knot of anxiety in his chest. The towering doors to the throne room quivered and groaned under the force of his push, announcing his presence with a thunderous echo that reverberated through the vast expanse of the chamber. "Sire! Sire! Sire!" Sylvester called, his eyes wide with urgency and fear.He stopped in front of Konstantine, his master and King of the vampires, sinking into a low, groveling bow that communicated the gravity of the situation.Konstantine remained unmoved where he sat on his throne, his black robes billowing around him like the wings of a raven. He fi
Isabella's Point Of View."Come back to me, Isabella," I heard a familiar voice plead, echoing through my mind as I sat amidst my family and coven, about to embark on a ritual that would link my powers with theirs. My brows furrowed, and a perplexed frown tugged at the corners of my lips."Mom, did you hear that?" I asked, turning to my mom."I heard someone calling my name," I pressed, my gaze darting from one coven member to the next. "It sounded urgent, almost desperate. Are you sure you didn't hear anything?""Hear what dear?" My mother responded with a face stiff smile and an uneasy silence fell over the room. She exchanged a knowing glance with my father, and I felt a chill slither down my spine."You need to fight this Isabella! You are stronger than this Darkness." The familiar voice said again. The desperation in the voice, as if the speaker were fighting for my very survival, stoked a deep-seated sense of unease within me. A throbbing ache began to pulse in my chest, a tende
Isabella's Point Of ViewI awaken in a strange room. The decor looked eerily familiar, it was a small and simple room, with pink and white paintings on the wall. My eyes reached the little fireplace, that's when I discovered where I was.'This is my room!' I thought to myself.This is my room when I was a little girl, at the Black Rose coven. What the hell was I doing here?I look at the door which was pushed open, allowing in Diego. It was Diego but was a bit different from what I had in my memory of him. For example his white frost hair was gone and replaced with a brown color he had as a kid and he wasn't putting on his usual dark clothes like I had remembered of him, he was wearing bright colors."What the hell Isabella Rosa Santacruz? Are you fucking kidding me right now? Everyone is waiting for you downstairs and you are lying in bed…" he uttered. I quickly got out of bed, stepping closer to him."What happened to your hair?" I ask, attempting to touch his hair, he moves out of
Isabella's Point Of ViewTHE NIGHT CAME rather too quickly, and I was all dressed in a beautiful dress for Dimitri's ascension ceremony. I stood in a crimson red dress that was picked out specially by Dimitri, and I must say he had a good taste. It was a flawless long gown, with a thigh high slit by the side. It clung nicely to my skin, accentuating my every curve and showing just the right amount of cleavage which I loved. I could tell Dimitri put a lot of thought into picking it.It was already time and the ascension ceremony had begun. Everything was already set in place, gentle bands played soft music, while the gathered guests mingled and chattered, everything was perfect.I could feel tingles dance on my skin, instantly I was enveloped by a warmth all around me.It was my mate.I felt his sweet and feathery kisses trail down my neck, as his arms circled tight around my waist, I bit on my lower lip, trying to fight back the moan that was threatening to escape from my lips."Blood
Isabella's Point Of ViewToday was going to be a good day!The sun radiated brightly and the weather was beautiful, everything was almost peaceful for once-- well almost. There was still a lot to be wary of, including the reoccurring dreams that had been haunting me whenever I closed my eyes. The visions of Dimitri getting killed by me wouldn't let me be, they kept intruding in my thoughts every now and then. No matter how hard I tried to forget about it, it lingered.Honestly I didn't know what to make about these visions or who to tell so I kept it to myself for now. It wasn't the right time to bring up something as insane as that, I knew I would never hurt my Dimitri, I loved him too much and would rather see myself get hurt. For now we had an event to plan.It has been three days since the Alphas came by to ask for Dimitri to ascend the command as Supreme king Alpha of the wolves. The pack was in a joyous mood as everyone was getting everything ready for the coronation ceremony th
Isabella's Point Of ViewWE ALL RETURNED back to the pack, welcomed with a feast to celebrate the pack's freedom from the curse that has held us down for decades. I personally was thankful that my friends were still alive. I was overjoyed when Dimitri had told me that they were all still alive; Stefanie, Kael, Gemini, Dixie… Iris. They were all fine and survived the Blackblood pack raid. Before I fell unconscious I had watched them all die before my eyes, but they were all fine, all of them healed and they had a lot to thank me for. I wasn't aware that I was powerful enough to cast a spell of that magnitude, a kind of magic performed on a wide scale like that was incredibly rare and almost impossible, but I did it.There was still a lot about being the chosen one that I needed to fully learn about. I needed to know everything about being the moon goddess chosen one. I needed to be aware about all the things I was capable of doing as the Gifted one. I had to test the limits to the po
Isabella's point of viewDIMITRI'S THUNDEROUS GROWL shook the earth, bloodlust weighing heavily in his eyes sending fear into the heart of our enemies around.Rafael looked ahead, his eyes gnawing at the fearsome sight before him. His face turned ghost pale. He was right to be afraid, anyone who valued his very own life would. Dimitri didn't seem like his usual self, he seemed out of control, bloodthirsty... unhinged, and an unhinged Dimitri wasn't one you would wish to trifle with. I knew Dimitri always struggled to keep his bloodthirst under control but now he was embracing it.Aside from the murderous desire in his eyes, he was shifted in between his lycan form and human form, it was like he only gave partial control to his wolf which was even much scarier because he was in complete control of the chaos he brought.Dimitri glared at Rafael who currently had his filthy hands on me. Dimitri vibrated as his eyes were fixed on where Rafael's hands were touching. There was only one thou
Isabella's Point Of ViewI WAS STUCK PACING around in my room for what felt like an eternity. I was incredibly anxious because the Blood Moon was tonight, I could feel its growing power all around, this could be felt by every witch, giving them unthinkable powers. I could feel the power but I couldn't harness it because my magic was binded by the runes on my wrist.I needed to get to Dimitri, if we don't break the curse tonight then everyone in the Blood Moon pack dies. Gabe, Lance, Gemini, Iris and Dimitri. Everyone I cared about will be engulfed by flames and reduced to ash. I'm sure the curse magic has already begun to take effect. Some of the pack will be sick and won't be able to shift, this curse needs to be broken tonight.I felt frustrated.My only hope was in the words of a demon which doesn't really mean much since they are natural deceitful tricksters but I had no other option here. I needed to put all my hopes in Memphis and him delivering my message.Ugh! This was incredi
Dimitri's Point Of ViewMY GROWLS VIBRATED through the earth crust as I tore through another wolf from the Nok pack, splitting him into two equal halves. I was covered from head to toe in blood, standing in a puddle of the blood of wolves working with Rafael. I was going berserker without my mate, I needed to get her back or I swear I was going to fucking kill everyone breathing.It's been only two days since my mate was taken, but for me it feels like an eternity being without my mate, every second without her felt like torture to my mind. Not knowing what that bastard was doing to her at this very moment kept me furibund. Saying I was going crazy was merely an understatement to describe what was happening to me. I was out of my darn mind without the little witch.I knew that swine Rafael, he was capable of a lot of despicable things, and knowing fully well what he was capable of made me even more uneasy, I would die if he laid his disgusting fingers on my little witch.I have tried