“I was scared, but I kept walking because the voice said I’d find my wolf.” Tracey continues. “I found him by the lake, only this time, he didn’t see me right away. Not until he shifted into human form, at least.
“I was frightened, but only for a moment. When Adrian’s eyes locked with mine, the voice in my head again told me that he was my mate, and I shouldn’t fight the pull. But Adrian said that I wouldn’t be able to feel the mating pull because I’m human. But I do feel it, Anja. Every time Adrian isn’t near me, I feel like I’m in agony.
“I don’t understand what’s wrong with me, Anja. The voice won’t leave me alone, and I can feel such pain inside of me. It’s tearing me apart,” Tracey suddenly starts to cry while holding her chest. “Please help me.”
My open eyes; slowly. I can’t feel my body because I’m numb; I can’t even move my head. However, I can see that I’m back in my room and that Orrin is sitting beside me, looking at me.I sigh as he strokes the back of his hand down my cheek.“How long was I out this time?” I manage to ask in a quiet voice.“Half an hour.” He replies. Not long at all. “Wanna tell me what the hell that was and how you managed to break a witch’s spell? An unbreakable one at that?”“I don’t know,”The truth is, I don’t have a damn clue what the hell I did or how. One minute, I was talking with Orrin and Adrian; the next, I was levitating along with Tracey. Something told me to help my friend free the wolf, so I
“Do I really have to do this, Orrin?” Anja whines for the umpteenth time today.I explained last night that Anja would need to learn the ways of Zidiah and its Royalty. She’s our Queen now, and it’s time she learned all there is to know, including our history. Anja had wanted to spend the day with Tracey, but there will be time for that later.We’re walking hand in hand towards the library, where Keley, our historian, is waiting. Keley will teach Anja everything she needs to know about Zidiah and all who came before me.“Yes, Anja, you have to do this,” I answer as we stop outside the library. I look at my mate. “You are the Queen, Anja. You must learn our heritage to be the best Queen you can be,”Anja smiles while cupping my cheek with her free hand. “I
“Please say something, Orrin.”I stare at my mother, unable to speak.Is this why my mother didn’t succumb to the mate-bond?The Moon Goddess had other plans?Of course, I didn’t want to lose my mother
“Neither of you were in pain, feeling your mate be intimate with someone else?”Mother smiles slightly. “In the beginning, yes. Goddess, it was excruciating! But Dermot and I went to see a witch, not May, who sold us a spell that would mask the pain, leaving us free to be with those we loved. We stayed with our lovers for a while, but the mate bond kept pulling Dermot and me together. We were never physical, though it was hard not to give in when the bond was strong.“Then, one day, Dermot grabbed me and kissed me be
“I can’t believe I’m actually going to witness this,” I chuckle at Tracey and how excited she is right now. It’s my first time seeing something like this also, but I’m not practically bouncing on my heels. I can’t be mad at her; she’s embracing this whole thing with an open heart. I’ve seen bears transform before. But Tracey hasn’t, and the entire thing is impressive to her. Orrin gathered the whole Dalgaard family – Well, not all of them; there are too many across the world. But those who live in England were summoned for Aurora’s first transformation. I was introduced to Orrin’s aunts and uncles from his father’s and mother’s sides. Larentia has two sisters and two brothers, all older than she is. Dermot had ten brothers and four sisters, and I almost d
The pack finally joined my family. Everyone is in wolf form, all running with their youngest princess for the first time. The pack weren’t permitted to join the ceremony, but it was their right to join the hunt. Wolves of all colours and sizes rush to Kera, Adore’s wolf, with offerings of various woodland animals. It’s tradition for the pack to gift Royal wolves with food upon their first transformation. Kera is a beautiful white and tan wolf, and her coat is stunning. Alarick stands to the side, watching Kera in her element at being the centre of attention. ‘Mate is unhappy,’ Alarick mumbles. He turns his head towards Asha, and I sigh. She’s standing off to the side, alone, looking anywhere but at us. This is all my fault; I’ve neglected Anja for the past few days. It wasn’t intentional, but I had so much on my mind that I drifted for a while. It was wrong of me. As Alpha and King, I know that I need my Queen; it’s the only way to get through the hard times. I swore at our mating
“Everything I ever knew was a lie, Anja, and I don’t know how to deal with it.”With her hand on my face, Anja draws my eyes to her. “My sweet King,” She smiles. “I understand how hard this has been for you. But you’re an idiot for keeping it from me.” I nod because she’s right. “But this isn’t about me; it’s about you and how you’re feeling.“I learned something the day I met you, Orrin. I knew that everything in this life happens for a reason and by design. You and I were meant to find each other, just as your mother was meant to find Liam again.“I know it hurts knowing she kept the truth from you all these years. But think how she must have felt, Orrin. Larentia was in love with Liam her whole life, and Dermot was in love with someone else. The Moon Goddess
At first, I was angry. I tried to find all sorts of excuses as to why I hated the man, but nothing came to mind. I spoke to the elders about Liam, and I heard nothing but praise. According to Elder Mason, Liam was the clown, always making people laugh. Everyone was drawn to him because he just had that kind of personality.Dermot was the more serious of the two, always following in his father’s footsteps. He never defied his parents, apart from when it came to Annabelle. Grandfather couldn’t stand Liam for whatever reason and made his son’s life hell any chance he got.Elder Cane said that Liam put on a mask for those around him. He didn’t want anyone to see the truth; that’s why he acted like a fool all of the time. Liam’s only true happiness was my mother. When that was taken from him, he had no choice but to go.