Isabella's POV"Please don't hit me!" I begged him, my foster father and abuser who held tight to a leather belt while my seven year old self, was knelt down before him. Mischa Simmons was the bastard's name, he was a lazy no good drunk that beat me all the time."Shut up you cursed witch!" He slurred on his words. "How many times have I told you, never to talk back, huh!" He scolded, delivering another hit with his belt. I cried out but there was no one to help me. I was forced to relieve the worst moments of my life where he tried to force himself on me. Then to the point when I came home to find him dead, laying in a pool of his own blood. She had found me again.I could see her crimson red lips form into a smile, "Hello my little niece." My aunt Delilah grinned widely as she inched closer towards me."You thought you could run away from me forever. But you can't outrun me. Your daddy couldn't, your mommy couldn't and you also failed!" She erupted into a fearful laughter. It felt l
Third person point of view"Sire! Sire! Sire!" Sylvester voice could be heard from the entire castle, as he ran all the way from his Sire's office to his room chambers, jerking the doors forcefully open.He was in bed with yet again two human slaves, both of them compelled to only satisfy his wishes.He hissed as he saw Sylvester, as his golden eyes stared at him with anger. The middle aged man with black long hair, standing before him with his head lowered in pure fear. He knew very much that his master didn't like to be disturbed but he couldn't keep the juicy news to himself alone."Have you finally lost your manners Sylvester, I don't mind helping you retrieve it." He said through gritted teeth, his British accent prominent in his voice. He put on a robe. Covering up the dark hole he had burning on his chest, slowly devouring him from the inside. Giving a peck to one of his whores cheeks, he whispered something to her ears, with a smile she nodded and headed for the table."I am t
Isabelle's point of viewWe reached the mansion and as soon as I entered I went straight to the kitchen to take a glass of water. My breath was still hitch from running too much.Dimitri walked in after me, leaning lazily on the wall. He just stood there looking at me, I couldn't tell what he was feeling, he was very hard to read. But I could see a twinkle of worry in his eyes as he continued to stare."I need to clean your cut." He muttered whilst he took a first aid kit from one of the top kitchen cabinets. I totally forgot that while I was fighting those vampires, one of them clawed at my arm."Sit on the counter." Dimitri ordered, as he grabbed the first aid kit. I obeyed jumping on the counter. He placed it next to me as he stared at the cut on my arm."Who were those guys?" I asked innocently. I wanted to know if he was aware of what they were. Did he know that they were vampires? More than ever I was convinced that he knew more than he was letting on. There was something differ
Isabelle's point of viewIt's been a really wonderful morning, starting from the breaking of dawn without any nightmares. It made my day. I felt my bracelet dangling on my wrist, it was probably trying to tell me that it was at work keeping the bad dreams at bay. I smiled a little, seeing how Gemini tailed behind me. She said she had something to do later on today and she wouldn't be around for the rest of the day. She mentioned something about patrolling but when I asked her further what it meant she began stuttering nervously. I got the clue that she doesn't want me finding out so I dropped it. We moved past Dimitri's room, the door a little bit opened but I couldn't quite see a thing or get a glimpse of him. Maybe he already left. The thought of that made my heart ache a little bit. He didn't even have the courtesy to say bye before leaving for his trip. A little birdie told me he had a meeting and won't be around also seems like no one would really be around. Lance and Gabe were a
Dimitri Point Of ViewI was in my office with Lance and Gabe almost ready to leave for my meeting when Gemini raced in, panting uncontrollably.Gabe moved closer to her trying to calm her down, causing her breath to steady."Alpha," she called, almost whispering.I moved closer to her, anxiety almost swallowing me up. Causing my head to spin harder than it did this past few days. "Gemini, what happened?"I moved closer to her. "It's Rubi... She's attacking Luna!" my heart clenched at her words.Rubi! it had to be her stirring up more drama.Fear and anxiety were running down my spine, I could feel my body shifting to my wolf. Luca was begging to be in complete control. It usually happens but not often, just once in a blue moon, especially when I feel something bad is about to happen."What happened Gem? Did she hurt anyone?" I stopped, thinking about the worst that bitch could do."Isabelle!" my eyes widened."Jasmine is attacking Luna." she finally said, terrified. Immediately I dashe
Isabelle Point Of View My heart pounded heavily as I could feel him on me. I was left utterly speechless, noticing him drifting closer to me. His fingers rummage softly on my lips sending waves of shiver down my entire skin. I have never felt this type of feeling before, ever.Everything about him was enticing. I wanted so desperately to run my hands through his hair but I withheld myself. Suddenly I felt his entire body begin to vibrate against mine. He quickly slipped over to the edge of the bed, his back was against me. He was tense and I could feel it.something was wrong. His breaths were loud enough. I could hear muffled growls escaping from his throat. It was as if he was having a serious fight. A fight within himself.Fear took its heels. "Dimitri, are you okay?" I asked, hoping with all my heart that he was.His voice breathless when he managed to say. "I need Lance, help me call him. Please." I stood up about to make my way to the door, I heard another growl. it should have
The wind was restless and so was I, as I paced around in my already tidy room, I guess someone took the liberty to clean the mess that Rubi made before I returned. I had given a great thought about what I planned to do. And no, I didn't like the idea of leaving too but I knew I had to, everyone here has been really kind to me. I couldn't repay them by putting all their lives in danger with my mere presence. I already knew what I had to do, I needed to leave, for everyone's sake. With my bracelet destroyed, it was only a matter of what monster would get to me first. just impossible. They were planning on hosting a bonfire party, Gemini told me it was more of a traditional thing that happened every month and there would be lots of visitors around. I could use that as a distraction to escape.I heard a knock on my door, interrupting my sprinting thoughts. "Come in." I responded."Hey, Natalie," Dixie said, sticking her head in, her face had a bright smile. Dixie was Alexa's twin sister.
Dimitri's point of viewI was busy attending to the numerous Alpha's that attended the occasion. Currently I was speaking with the Alpha of the Rock mountain pack and the other hundred guests from packs across the continent. We mostly spoke about forging future alliances and pack businesses, well every conversation was boring to say the least. Right now all I could think about was seeing Isabelle and that too in the perfect blue dress I chose out for her.'Yes, where is mate?' Luca was jumping in excitement. He wouldn't stop urging me to go look for her.'We will see her soon, so relax." I retorted at Luca mentally. Lately Isabelle was basically everything I thought about. She was a great mystery to me, a mystery I needed to unravel. I heard Gabe call out to me from behind."Alpha," Gabe said, as he approached me accompanied by Dixie, one of the siphon twin witches. They were Seth's adopted kids, their mother was a great witch and a friend of the pack. She died right after giving birt
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