**FLASHBACK**
Leia POV
I was finishing the final touches of my look. I curled my blonde hair but pinned it back on both sides, blue jeans and a black tank top. I wasn't overly flashy and this was a human party that I decided to go to. "Leia, we really shouldn't go. We have been warned to stay inside the lands." Una nagged. "It is just for a couple hours Una, we will make an appearance and then come back home. I promise." I replied. "Just know that I do not agree with this." Una said before pushing herself to the back of my mind. I know she means well and I should probably listen but I am due for a good time. My best friend is a luna of a pack now, I've been a little sad, I really miss her. "Tell me you are not seriously going to a damn party." Brad said barging in my room. I rolled my eyes, "I am for a little while. I'll be back before you know it." I replied looking up at him. "It isn't a good idea Leia, you know dad will kick your ass if he finds out." Brad grumbled. "Dad will not find out and even if he did he could never really stay mad at me." I replied, shrugging my shoulders. "At least you are wearing decent clothes. I want you back in two hours tops. If you aren't, I will tell dad and we will all come looking." Brad said, pointing his finger at me. "Alright, two hours and I will be back." I replied, grabbing his finger and shaking it. "Just be careful alright? I don't know exactly what is going on, only that a crazy dude is running around." Brad said walking out of my door.
I took one last look in the mirror before I decided to sneak out. My room was on the first floor so I didn't really have to do much. I opened my window and crawled out before making a mad dash into the woods. It was a calm night, the moon was bright without a cloud in sight. I didn't stop running until I was out of the pack lands, I had parked my car by the road. Even though the party was ten minutes away I did not want to walk. The last thing I wanted was to look all sweaty and gross when I got there. I turned my car on and took off down the road. If it wasn't for the moon it would be ridiculously dark, in a matter of minutes I was pulling up to a large two story house, I could hear the music blaring. All the lights were on, cars lined the driveway and people were crowded around outside. I parked my car away from everyone else, I would be pissed if someone door dinged the side of it. As I walked up I could hear everyone talking and laughing. "You are a sight to see." A voice said from behind me. I turned around to see Clark. "I know I am, I figured you would be late." I laughed. "Not a chance, come on I'll get you a drink." Clark said, guiding me inside the house.
Clark was nice enough, he seemed to think he would somehow magically get to sleep with me when in reality I'd kick him in the balls if he ever tried. He is some high school sports player, I never really cared enough to really look into all these humans.
I was clearly waiting for my mate, wherever he was. When we walked in the party was in full swing, people dancing around the large living room, all the doors and windows were open because people were coming and going as often as they wanted to. Clark came back with a red solo cup and a lopsided grin on his face. “What is this?” I asked. “Just beer from the keg. It’s not too bad I guess.” Clark replied, taking a drink from his cup and making a face. “Yeah it’s terrible and warm.” Clark laughed. I put my cup on the counter, alcohol is one thing but warm beer is just nasty as hell. I looked around and started to feel a little uncomfortable. I could see girls looking and whispering. I rolled my eyes and walked out of the back door.
I didn’t have time for petty human girls, it wasn’t my problem they were insecure. The backyard was more packed than anything else, there was a large swimming pool with people either in it, around it or hanging off of the sides. “I think I’m going to go home.” I said looking at Clark. “Why? You just got here.” Clark asked. “Because I’m not supposed to be outside of my pack lands right now, so before my dad and my brother show up I need to go home.” I said, making my way towards the front door. “I understand, I’ll walk you to your car at least.” Clark replied following me. “What’s going on that you have to stay in the pack lands?” Clark asked. “I’m not sure of the details, our alpha and my dad ordered us to stay there.” I replied, shrugging my shoulders.
We had just gotten to my car when I felt Una get really restless. I scanned my eyes across the yard until my eyes landed on a shadow figure. A growl escaped my lips making Clark jump. “What the hell? Who is that?” Clark asked, standing beside me. “Tisk tisk, you need to learn some manners.” The figure said, stepping out of the shadows. He was very sickly looking and flat out creepy. “Who are you?” I growled. “You’ll learn all in good time.” The man said before he looked at Clark. I growled in warning but it did nothing but make the man smile. “Sleep.” He whispered. I barely had enough time to catch Clark before he hit the ground. I crouched over him before I jumped forward connecting my fist with his jaw line. “You bitch. You’re coming with me” He yelled, jumping at me. I grabbed his arm and twisted it beside him. “I am the daughter of a beta and you can kiss my ass.” I snarled, kicking him in the back sending him to the ground.
I readied myself but when I looked again he was gone. I spun around looking for him. In an instant he stood before me and blew powder in my face. I coughed and tripped when I went to wipe it off of me before I felt dizzy. I stumbled towards my car gasping for air when everything went completely black.
Brandon POV: As much as I loved working out, I even needed a break every now and then. A war was on the rise and we were all on edge, Alley was getting new abilities every time we turned around, not that I minded. I thought it was pretty badass. Seeing all the element carriers was crazy for me, maybe because I am not a witch or anything, but they were crazy looking. My wolf, Lane, has been on edge since everything happened. We didn't like someone trying to kill our Luna and even though she can take care of herself we would still lay our lives down to protect her at all costs. Maybe it is a good thing I haven't met my mate yet, maybe the goddess is waiting until after this war. I wasn't really sure. I wanted to give up on looking and in a way I did. I stopped turning my nose up to see if I could pick up on a scent that would take me to her. I stopped going to meetings that didn't require my presence, Lane and I just needed to be patient a little longer. "What are you doing today?"
Brandon POV: Pythia tilted her head to the side as if she was amused by what Alley had said. "I figured you would be.. bigger, but these two said you were stronger than you appear." She said, earning a few growls from us. I didn't like the tone she had in her voice as she said that. She narrowed her eyes on us but brought her eyes back to Alley. "You see, my mother was a power whore. Wanted it all and didn't care what would happen to her and the rest of us. When word came that you were the great white witch it angered my mother and she wanted your power." Pythia said looking disgusted. "Bosch had come to us wanting to work together but she denied him, she didn't want to share that power, but then I looked into what would happen if she did consume your power." She paused, pinching the bridge of her nose. "She would have literally burst taking all of our kind with her to the after world. You see why I had to kill her and take over?" She asked, "What do you mean she would have burst
Leia POV: I couldn't even tell you what day it was, or how long I had even been here. Una kept trying to reach out to Brad but so far there has been no luck. I was literally a fighting machine, I didn't know how he was making my body do what it was doing and honestly I would rather die at this point. I kept telling myself that people would come any minute but when it didn't happen it was just a big disappointment so I stopped telling myself that. It was rare that I got to go outside anywhere and I wasn't sure if it was because he thought that I was going to break free and run away or if he just somehow knew I hated being in this damn place so it is where he kept me. The Atsila guy kept coming and going and I grew more and more curious about him. I wondered who Stella was, it had to be a family member or something. I did find out that he is an element carrier, he was to watch over Alley and then give Bosch information about her but I noticed very quickly that Atsila was vague with
Leia POV: Bosch took a step forward and Una growled at him. "I just figured you would want some company. I am sure it gets lonely here." Bosch said. I knew he was trying to upset me but I wouldn't give him the satisfaction. "I have all the company I want right here, can't say the same for you. You must be lonely out there, not having any friends. Having to use magic and blackmail to have people around you. It's honestly very sad, but why use the magic on me? Afraid Una and I are too strong for you to handle?" I taunted. I was the queen at going tit for tat with people. If he wanted to upset me he would have to try a lot harder. "You will understand why I am doing what I am doing. You are too young right now but don't worry. I'll keep you close to me while I kill everyone you love." Bosch laughed before he disappeared. Somehow deep inside me I knew he was full of shit. There was no way that he could kill them, I was right. Others were too strong for him which is why he needs to us
Leia POV: I could hear people stomping around in the house like they were trying to get away from something or someone. Shouting started and I could hear chanting. What was going on? Bosch had me locked in a dark closet so I couldn't see anything that was happening. The wind outside was howling which was weird because we were in the woods somewhere so it shouldn't be that bad. I perked my ears the best I could and I could hear what sounded like water? What was that smell? "Fuck! Bethany you need to get the hell out of here now!" Bosch roared. The door flung open to reveal a very angry looking man. "Let's go." Bosch snarled, grabbing on to my hair. I could feel his fingers dig into the back of my scalp and I couldn't even scream out in pain. "Where am I supposed to go? I can't take those carriers on!" Bethany screeched. Carriers? The element carriers! "It's not the carrier's idiot, I suggest you run as fast as you can, I will find you soon." Bosch snapped before I felt the air hit
**Brandon POV**Brad had sent word that he spoke to his sister's wolf, she said something about an old house. We had searched all of them and now we were about an hour away from our pack lands. All hell broke loose when we got close enough, dark witches were throwing bags and running away, but there was a figure I knew all too well. "There is Bethany! Grab her!" I yelled. Alex was closer to her than the rest of us and I watched as he darted through the trees and tackled her to the ground. Bethany let out the loudest scream I had ever heard to the point it actually hurt my ears. "Get off of me!" Bethany screamed. "Shut up! Where is Leia?" Tye shouted in her face. "Fuck you!" Bethany roared, ramming her head into Tyes face. Alex ran over just as Bethany got to her feet, he grabbed her around her hips and slammed her back to the ground. "Where is she?!" Alex growled i
Leia POV:I had lost track of the days at this point, I stopped paying attention to people that were coming and going, Una was doing her best to keep her strength but I could feel that I was losing myself. The things this horrible man made me do will forever haunt me. I've killed innocent people against my own will. I was nothing more than a toy to him. At least when I would see Atsila he would somehow get me to stay positive but it has been days since I have seen him. Maybe Bosch killed him. Maybe he went to Alley. Maybe they have given up searching for me. I felt bad as soon as the thought passed through me. I know they would never give up but it's just so hard to stay positive. "Ah, my little soldier. Are you ready?" Bosch asked, grabbing the sides of my face. I wanted so badly to jerk myself away and kick him in the nuts but I could. I could feel his long nails diggi
Brandon POVI had just gotten back in time to see Alley had teleported the group we had sent out. I was curious to see if they found anything, at least I could tell her family some good news for a change."It's teleportation, I tend to be impatient at times. We need the full details, how many, where are they, the main entrance? All details please." Alley said, walking over to Stephan. I coughed back a laugh from their reactions. "Well they have one main house which is where Bosch is, then they have three others that surround them, one for rogues, one for vampires and the other for the dark witches." One said."That is perfect. Any children or anything?" Stephen asked. "No children at all, we checked al
Leia POV: As we stood still waiting for alpha Scott to really begin I could still see the confusion on some of their faces. This was something that was kept a secret for the most part and now they are all about to find out what really happened. "As we wait for them to be brought out I would like to explain why the Blackwood pack along with the covens are doing here." He said finally speaking. "Leia was once part of this pack until she was not only captured by Bosch but was under what we know as the forbidden magic. To better explain I would like to invite Pythia up." Scott nodded towards her. I could feel my heart racing, there were details that I did not want anyone to know and I knew that Pythia wouldn't bring them up. "Hello everyone, when it comes to the forbidden magic there is a difference, you see we are dark witches are able to use dark magic on a lot of things but the forbidden magic is by far the worst. It has the potential to morph us into different creatures essentiall
Leia POV: I woke up this morning not really sure how I was feeling about what today's events would unfold. We were all curious about how they would react to it. While I washed my hair my mind drifted back to the conversation that took place when we all were sitting around the porch.. **FLASHBACK** I sat on the swing while Ambrosia, Brandon and Jackson followed suit. "So how are you really feeling?" Ambrosia asked. I sat back against the swing and pulled my legs up. "Honestly, I have no idea. I thought maybe I would feel a little better being the one that decides what is going to happen but then I started thinking about how they are going to react, will they try to play on our tempers? Or would they accept it and not cause anymore problems." I replied, shrugging my shoulders. I was leaning more towards them playing on our tempers. "None of us know what is going to happen, I mean when we all grew up we didn't see this side of them." Jackson said and I nodded my head. The
Leia POV: Last night's events were probably the best we have had, we sat around the coffee table watching movies, playing a card game and having a few drinks. For once the stress of everything wasn't weighing on our shoulders. The bones had been sent to Collins territory for further examination but this morning they had called us over to Alley and Stephens to hear the result. "Are you ready?" Brandon asked, standing in the doorway. "Do you really think it's him?" I asked. "I don't know honestly, I think we will be disappointed either way this goes, you'll never have your justice or we found someone else and he is still on the loose." Brandon replied. Even if he did die somehow that is justice within itself and something I will just have to be okay with at some point. "As long as he is out of our lives and can't hurt anyone else then I can make peace with it you know." I said. "I know you will, I guess I just wanted you to have the justice that you deserved." Brandon replied. I cou
Brandon POV: I was beginning to get really frustrated. We had been out here for weeks looking for him and still haven't found anything of his at all. Alley has been popping in and out to bring us food and home to spend what time we can with our mates and for those that have children so no one feels like they have to miss out on anything. We were all growing more and more frustrated each day. One day the scent is hot the next day it's like it doesn't exist at all which sends us in different directions. "What are you thinking about over there?" Alex asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. "I didn't think this would take so damn long, why is his scent all over the place the way that it is, you know. It just doesn't make any sense." I replied, shaking my head. "Well, think about it, when we move around a lot our scent travels to different areas so maybe that is what he did to try to throw us off or something." Alex said and I shook my head. "No, there is something more to it that we are
Leia POV: When Brandon left the room Pythia came over to lay on the bed with me. "So tell me how you are really feeling." Pythia said, grabbing a piece of fruit. "I just feel tired and sore mainly." I replied, shrugging my shoulders. "I never really recovered from training with Ambrosia before the rest happened so I think it's really starting to weigh on me." I added and she smiled. "How is your training with her going? Does anyone else know about it?" Pythia asked. "It's been going good. She hasn't taken it easy on me at all, which I like, but I also taunt her when I feel like she is holding back and she scolds me when I am. She also likes to keep me on my toes, you know last time she left me a note." I laughed and I heard Pythia giggle. "She is always like that. She is one tough lady not many would dare to train with." Pythia replied. "I can see why, she is a little intense but in a good way. No one else knows though, I don't want anyone thinking I am getting some sort of specia
Brandon POV: I didn't know how long I had been asleep but when I opened my eyes Leia was still sleeping. I reached over and grabbed my phone off the night stand to see it hasn't even been an hour. I sighed and looked back down at her, I gently picked up her arms and un-did one of the bandages and noticed that it stopped bleeding and looked like it was starting to heal up slowly. I heard a knock on the door and looked up to see that Pythia had stuck her head through. "Is she still sleeping?" Pythia whispered and I nodded my head. She pushed the door open a little further and walked in with some snacks. "I didn't think you would want to leave her so I brought you some food and drinks." Pythia said with a smile. "Thank you, you didn't have to." I whispered. "Hush, you need to eat and I'm sure she will be waking soon and she will be hungry." Pythia said, giving me a stern look and I had to keep myself from laughing. I knew she wasn't one to tango with but there were different sides to
Leia POV: I was trying my best to keep my breathing under control but I started to feel like I was burning from the inside out. "Just relax the best you can." Pythia said, looking down at me. "I need some cold water and rags now!" Pythia yelled out before she looked back down at me. "How are you feeling?" She asked. "Like I'm on fire. I can feel it moving in my veins." I replied. I heard the door open and I looked over to see a young girl bringing in a bowl. "Any update on dumbass yet?" I asked as Pythia took the bowl and rag and sat down next to me, "As far as I heard, your mother has a nice little temper." Pythia replied with a smile. I closed my eyes for a second. She did have a bad temper, probably the worst out of all of us but she kept it inside and controlled most of the time. "What did she do?" I asked, I mean nothing really surprised me when it came to her. "Well, let's just say she has some sharp claws." Pythia replied and I groaned. "A man hunt is about to take place, t
Leia POV: I hardly slept at all last night, my bite wound was not healing like it should and Una has been rather quiet and hasn't said much. So for safety measure Brandon is taking me to Julie and I'm sure she is going to rip my ass up again. "How much pain are you in?" Brandon asked. "I don't want to walk, too much pressure on that side makes it worse. Or it feels that way at least." I replied. "Let me have a look at it." Brandon said and I raised my shirt. I let him take the bandages off and heard him sigh. When I looked down it was starting to turn black. "You can ride on Lane, let's go." Brandon said, helping me to my feet. I went to take a step forward and dug my nails into him, "What the hell is happening?" I gasped before he picked me up. His eyes were glazed over so he didn't hear what I had said. "Leia! What is happening?" Brad asked running up to us. "I don't know, it's not healing." I replied. "I see that, here give her to me and you shift." Brad said, taking me from Br
Brandon POV: When I got home I heard the TV going, I didn't know if she had gone back to sleep or not. I tried to tiptoe my way through the house when I heard her giggle and I stopped. "You are so loud you know." Leia said and I laughed. "At least I tried." I replied and I heard her giggle again. It was one of my most favorite sounds in the world. "You have cement blocks for feet. Now come tell me what's wrong, I can smell the stress on you." Leia said and I closed my eyes for a moment. There was no easy way to tell her what happened so I was just going to have to come out and tell her. I opened my eyes and walked into our room and saw she was sitting up with a cup of tea in her hands. Her face looked a little better than before so I knew Una was healing her to the fastest she could but she was still going to need a day or two but at least she could laugh without it hurting. "Tell me what's going on." Leia said, patting the spot in front of her. "Let me change real quick." I repli