XILLONI’m struggling to make sense of the little information I have. But I’m baffled by what I know so far. Selene’s daughter dwells inside Annalise’s subconscious. Jarek’s dream he had seemed to unfold before our very eyes. Just not in the way he described. Honestly, I’m afraid of what we are about to uncover once Gabriel and I tear down the walls that have her bound in darkness.“Annalise?” I yell into the dark abyss of Annalise’s mind. I can’t sense her, or anything, within the darkness.“She’s no longer here. Her soul has left her body. Quickly, we must go back,” Gabriel commands, and suddenly we are transported back to our bodies.ANNALISEFloating aimlessly above the scene unfolding before me, I feel a sense of peace and serenity. Which is something I’ve never felt from the day I was born. I would rather remain here than return to a life where I have been tortured and never loved. Not by whom I hoped to be loved by, anyway.I watch as Xillon and Gabriel fuss over my body. I hea
ANNALISE“You, my child, are the daughter born of my father, creator of all things, and my mother, creator of shifters. At one time, put in human terms, they knew you as the goddess Aphrodite. In time, you will recollect where your soul originates from. You hold the power of three powerful beings in one. Which is why my twin sister Zadrial inhabited you. You were the only one who could withstand her power and not perish before she could carry out her plan to seek her Twin Flame. I must go back and let mother know where Zadrial is located. I could only tap into her via our twin bond. Being inside her consciousness, I can see and feel everything she has planned.”“So what am I exactly? Has Zadrial always been inside me? Is that why I was born as a freak? My life has been hell because of her. I haven’t been able to manifest my wolf Larrisa because of her meddling with my life. And what exactly is a Twin Flame?”“No. Zadrial inhabited you just before you came of age to shift into your wol
XILLONStriding to the vacant space adjoining Annalise’s, I draw my mobile phone from my back pocket and send a brief message to Alpha Maxamillian. He and Luna Celestia are in meetings with the neighboring pack-leaders, so I know better than to call.I send a mind link to Jarek and Zane, then walk back to Annalise’s room. ‘Annalise is awake.’Upon arriving at Annalise’s room, I see Cadance was gone and Annalise appears to have fallen asleep once again. Sitting down, I caress her cheek and grip her hand in mine, hoping she would wake, but she didn’t.“Did you contact the Alpha?” Cadance asked as she walked into the room.“Yeah, but it appears Annalise has drifted off. Should I contact him and tell him it was a false alarm?”“Let me check her vitals and pupils first.”Cadance goes about her usual routine of checking Annalise’s vitals and gasps sadly when she looks into her eyes.“Her eyes are glazed over and her pupils are dilated. Message the Alpha and tell him she appears to have slip
JAREK“Everyone shift and fight for your lives,” Alpha Gabriel commands as he transforms into a massive midnight black wolf with grey streaks. I’ve never seen a werewolf so huge in my life. My father is an alpha, but still pales compared to Alpha Gabriel’s wolf. What the hell?‘Shift, damn it! Don’t just stand there!’ Alpha Gabriel commands me, his superior alpha tone making me shift on the spot without hesitation.The massive being from my dream has manifested itself into reality and is standing tall and proud before me. She’s yanking wolves up and throwing them around as if they were rag dolls. No one can get close to her.Sending a mind link to Alpha Gabriel, Trex and I round up children, elderly and other pack members who can’t fight and start escorting them to the emergency bunker. ‘This won’t do. We need to call in the heavy artillery. Xillon, take the alpha to the weapons shed.’I transform back into human skin so I can converse with Zane. “Get these people to the bunker. Guard
ANNALISE“Rise and shine, sweetheart. Today marks your sixteenth birthday and you know what that means.”“That I should be able to stay in bed for once, so I can conserve my energy for my transformation into my wolf.” I grumble.“It’s almost noon. We have much to do to get you ready for your party.”“News flash mom, I don’t have many friends, so it won't be a big gathering. On my end, anyway.”Groaning, I clutch my pillow and bury my head underneath it. Hoping my mother would leave me alone.“You aren’t the only one expected to shift tonight, sweetheart. Several families are coming to celebrate their children’s first shift. It is of the utmost importance that you assist me in prepareing for tonight.”“Jarek didn’t help you get ready for his, Xillon’s and Zane’s shift. In fact, they all disappeared until the moment arrived for them to shift. So why should my transformation party be any different?”“You caught me red-handed. You’re my daughter. I have already prepared everything. I want
JAREK‘Oh, hell no, Trex. There’s no way. I don’t feel the mate pull or scent her like you’re supposed to when you are in proximity to your mate. I’m not to connect with my mate for two years. If what you are saying is true, I’ll reject her. I’m not mating with a damn dragon-wolf shifter.’‘She is our mate, dumbass, and she’s not a dragon. Her wings are more of a bird than scaly like a dragon. If you reject her, I’ll see that you stay mateless, so you cannot rule over the pack. She’s the most exquisite being I’ve ever seen. Selene has blessed us beyond measure. We’re going to shift and hunt with her.’Silver’s wolf is flawed, just as she is. Her fur is the tone of her natural eye color; sky-blue. She’s huge for a shifter wolf and has silver wings that span out a couple of yards in each direction. A silver crescent moon shines brightly on her forehead between her orbs, which hold all three hues-blue, silver and gold.‘Even her wolf is an ugly freak of nature! Stand down, damn it! She’s
ANNALISE‘Oh wow! You are gorgeous, Larrisa. I never would have guessed. Thank you for bringing me here.’‘Annalise, you are beautiful. We are one and together we are extremely powerful. As you have already figured out; we can read minds. Our speed is superior to that of a normal werewolf, and we possess the power to heal. Amongst many other qualities that you, including in your human skin, can access. Keep watching the water. I would like to show you something.’Suddenly our wings disappear, our fur becomes black, with grey and brunette undertones. My orbs, however, are the only things on my person beyond the silver crescent moon on my forehead that haven’t changed, as they stay all three hues - silver, gold and sky-blue.‘So I can be normal, like everybody else. Don’t get me wrong, Larrisa, I love our wolf. I’m just tired of being considered a freak. You heard what everyone was saying back there. Not so much Xillon, but Zane and Jarek were the worst. How do they not recognize us as
JAREKMy mind is reeling from what happened today. Trex let go enough to let me be a part of the hunt, and I could feel the mate bond. I’m the one that suggested we go for the wild hog that we could scent from miles away.It’s tough for me to make sense of my emotions. I’m really distressed about Silver being accepted into the Pack as an Alpha female. I’m unable to sense the mate bond unless I’m in my wolf form, so I’m thinking of rejecting her. If I were to do so, would I be given a second chance, mate? Only a few have been granted that blessing over the millennia. I wouldn’t be able to assume my role as Alpha of the Blood Moon Howler Pack without a mate. Silver would be the one to become Alpha, and there is no way I’m going to let that happen.“Seriously! This is such a pain in my ass!” I hear Silver scream from next door. Then something shatters as she throws whatever it was against the door.‘Trex, what the hell was that?’‘Maybe as her mate, you should go check on her. That would
XILLONLaying her back down on the soft bed, I trail a series of tender kisses down her delicate neck. A soft moan escaped her lips as I suck and nibble on the flesh, anticipating the moment I’ll sink my teeth into her and mark her. As my fingers brush against her slick bundle of nerves, I can feel the warmth of her desire, causing pre-cum to drip from my hardened shaft. “You’re more aroused than ever before. I can hardly contain myself, Sweetness,” I whisper, my voice filled with anticipation. Her hips arch into my fingers, stretching her opening, as she lets out a low growl of pleasure when I tease and suck on the stiff peaks of her ample breasts. It doesn’t take long before I envelop her swollen clit with my mouth, savoring the intoxicating, tangy taste of her essence. A loud scream escapes her lips as her juices explode around my fingers. I replace them with my eager tongue, lapping up every drop as if I were famished, savoring her pleasure.“Xillon please! Don’t make me wait any
XILLONLifting the urn towards the moon, its silvery glow bathes the sacred liquid. Alpha Gabriel and Alpha Max’s voices intertwine in a haunting chant, their words vibrating through the air. The combined aroma of earthy herbs and incense wafts around us, heightening the mystical ambiance.Annalise receives the urn, her hands trembling as she takes several deliberate gulps. The taste of iron and ancient magic lingers on her lips as she passes the vessel back to Alpha Gabriel. With a steady hand, he offers it to me, and I too partake in the potent elixir.As the last drops of the mixture touch the two Alpha’s lips, a shared sense of strength and unity courses through us all. The profoundness of the ritual hangs in the air, leaving an indelible mark on our souls.“Now that you have become fated Alpha Mates over the Blood Moon Howler Pack and rulers of all shifter wolves in the Northern hemisphere, it is time for you to mark and mate with your fated mate. Run, Annalise,” Alpha Gabriel co
ANNALISEIn an instant, a mesmerizing light floods the area, captivating my senses. It shimmers with neon rainbow hues, casting a spellbinding glow that engulfs the space. The once-present ceiling has vanished, merging the radiance of the full moon with the vibrant colors. Struggling to shield my eyes from the blinding brilliance, I blink several times. My gaze shifts to my three motionless companions, frozen in time.A radiant angel materializes before me, its ethereal presence evoking vivid memories of the visions my grandmother, Selene, had shared with me. Conflicting emotions surge within me, unsure whether to be enraged by the angel’s unexpected appearance or bewildered by its purpose. Part of me yearns for a reality where Selene had kept the truth hidden, shielding me from this current disdain I harbor towards the celestial being standing before me.She’s breathtaking, capturing my attention. Her vibrant, long curly golden-red tresses cascade down past her butt, their silky text
ANNALISE As soon as Xena walked back into the room after changing into her dress, I just knew that Declan wouldn’t be able to keep his composure once he caught sight of her. “Girl! You look absolutely breathtaking. Declan’s gonna pass out cold when he sees you. That dress is going to be easy as hell to tear off. Rather, your wolf will not have any issues whatsoever getting through it!”Xena exudes absolute beauty as she enters the room. Her dress, a captivating boho style, is crafted from delicate silk, its touch as smooth as a gentle caress. The chosen to allure a royal blue hue perfectly enhances her captivating dark bluish-green eyes and glossy chestnut hair. With an off-the-shoulder design, elastic waist, and short sleeves, the dress's top gracefully reveals her shoulders. The skirt, with its ruffled high-low hem, gracefully flows from a front reaching mid-thigh to a back cascading down to her ankles. As she moves, the fabric sways, showcasing her impeccably sculpted legs that be
ANNALISE“It’s a pity that Calissa can’t join us for a drink,” Lorna exclaims, her voice filled with excitement. “But once she has their adorable pups, we’ll all gather for an unforgettable night of debauchery!” As Lorna’s words resonate in the air, the sound of clinking wine glasses fills the room, creating a symphony of celebration. The fragrant aroma of our delightful sweet and sour nectar wafts through the air, enticing our senses. With each sip, the velvety liquid dances on our tongues, leaving behind a tantalizing sensation that lingers, making this moment unforgettable.As I sit here, the room filled with the sweet aroma of wine, I can’t help but burst into laughter. “You seem to forget,” I exclaim, my voice echoing with amusement, “that by the time she has my nephews and niece, we will all most likely be pregnant as well.” I take another sip of the rich, velvety wine, savoring its taste on my tongue. “So,” I continue, a smile playing on my lips, “that will have to be put on ho
ANNALISEI sighed and embraced Xillon, putting on my best pouty, pleading face. “Are you sure you don’t want to come with me to speak to my mother?” I asked. “We might have a better chance of coaxing her to be on our side if you’re there with me.”“While there isn’t much that scares me, Annalise, your mother, my Luna, is one of the few who does. Therefore, I cannot accompany you to speak with her. As you know, I have a firm stance on this matter and believe it is best to wait until you turn eighteen to do the right thing.”“Well. I guess I’ll need some luck then,” I said, feeling uncertain. “But don’t expect any sexual favors from me for a long time. You’re supposed to be on my side,” I added, pulling away and making my way towards the door.“I love you, Annalise. However, if enduring a year of abstinence is the price I have to pay for not going against your mother, then I’m willing to do so.”I shake my head, feeling a mix of annoyance and frustration, and stick my tongue out at him.
XILLONAs Annalise drifted off to sleep, I continued to run my fingers through her long, silky hair. I could hear the gentle rhythm of her breathing and the soft rustle of the sheets as she shifted. The scent of her shampoo filled my nostrils, a soothing aroma that made me feel relaxed. As I continued to stroke her hair, I felt the soft strands slip between my fingers, like silk. Eventually, my eyes grew heavy, and I too fell into a peaceful slumber.I'm not sure how long I dozed off for, as it felt like a mere moment ago I had fallen asleep. As I stretch my arms, I frown in confusion, trying to figure out the time. I grab my phone from the nightstand, and the screen reveals that we've been asleep for over an hour. The smell of lavender coming from Annalise's diffuser fills the air along with her tantalizing scent that drives me crazy. My shaft stiffens and I wish we had time to have a quickie, but we didn't. The softness of the cotton sheets against my skin and the warmth of Annalise
LORNACalissa and I tiptoed our way into the dimly lit wine cellar. The musty smell of aging wine permeated the air as we searched for the oldest vintage. The sound of our hushed whispers echoed off the stone walls, adding to the eerie atmosphere. We knew that if Alpha Gabriel caught us, he would be furious, but we couldn’t resist the thrill of the hunt. Despite his gruff exterior, Alpha Gabriel always treated us like daughters. As the only two girls our age in the pack, we relished the special privileges that came with our status. Calissa shrieks, quietly, in excitement, “It’s insane that all of their parents are letting them come here for our girls’ night! But it’s perfect because the adults around here don’t bat an eye when they see us drinking wine. We are all going to have so much fun!” With a wide grin on her face, she pulls out a wine bottle to inspect it. It has been a few days since the day I arrived, and Skylar went berserk. Since attending the initiation banquet and pack
XILLONAlpha Max snarls. His eyes flash red and he digs his claws into the couch cushion where he’s seated. “My daughter is the future alpha of this pack. The youngest child here. Have you all lost your damn minds? There’s no way in hell I’m letting her shack up and fornicate with two betas. Like she’s a common street whore.”We haven’t spoken, while the adults have hashed out our wellbeing. Gabriel and Max appear to be doing most of the bickering. Annalise appears as if she’s on the edge of exploding at any moment. Finley and Lorna are far away, but listening. Freaking cowards. Honestly, I wish Annalisa and I could join them. No one seems to pay them any mind. But me and Annalise are stuck in the middle. Shoot me now and take me out of my misery already.“Would you rather their wolves kill each other? Because that’s what is going to happen if you don’t allow this?” Gabriel strikes back.What the heck is wrong with this man? Until ten minutes ago, all the moms were subduing their mate