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Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Dinner
AnnalyseHaving dinner with my mate and my best friend was great. It felt, well, normal.Except the looks that Cass and Ryker kept throwing at each other. He joined us part way through, saying that he and Chase had some things to discuss after we finished.“So”, Cass started, “Do you have a dress for Jace’s ceremony?”, she asked.“Yeah.”, I answered, shrugging, probably looking like I was sucking on a lemon.“What’s with the face?”, Chase asked.“I’d honestly rather not go.”, I said, glancing over at Cass. She was the only one who knew the story behind Jace’s assholery.“And I don’t blame you, Lyse. After what he did-”, she started.She noticed the quick shake of my head and stopped, but not before Chase picked it up.I looked over at him warily.“What did he do, Lyse?”, he asked quietly. Too quietly. I looked into his eyes as he rubbed small circles on the back of my hand with his thumb, feeling my apprehension, I’m sure.“Can we talk about this later? Without an audience?”, I all b
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Overheard
AnnalyseCass and I sat in the garden listening to the sounds of the forest and were talking about Jace’s ceremony tomorrow, when I caught what looked like dark mist out of the corner of my eye.I looked over at Cass.“Hey. Did you see that?”, I asked.“What?”“It looked like black mist.”, I said, my senses on high alert now, Bella pacing in my head.“No. I didn’t see anything. Are you sure that you aren’t just thinking about what happened? That dude is a serious asshole.”, she said.“You’re telling me.”, I said, the memory of what he was about to do flashing in my mind.“Hey.”, Cass said, “Are you okay?”“Yeah. Just a little shaken up. Thank the goddess that Chase showed up when he did.”, I said as a small shiver ran through me.“Why didn’t they just kill him? It’s not like a Lycan to leave someone who threatened their mate alive.”“I think they want information before going any further. The situation is…. Tricky.”, I said vaguely.As much as I love Cass, there are still things that
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Headed Home
AnnalyseAs we made our way toward River Moon pack territory, I was both excited to see my parents and friends and nervous to have to be going to Jace’s house. The main pack house. After what happened, I avoided the place like a whore avoids church.Chase must have sensed my anxiety though. He kept side-eyeing me as we drove, squeezing my hand in reassurance every few minutes.I knew that I needed to tell him what happened, but a part of me was still so mad, and to be honest, a little ashamed too. He was my mate though. He’d understand and most likely, it would probably help me feel better to get it all out there.“Hey.”, I said as he looked at me again.“Yeah?”, he answered.“When we get to my parents’ place, can we talk?”, I asked, nervous.“Of course. You can tell me anything, Lyse.”“Ok. But you aren’t going to like it.”, I warned.“Whatever it is, we’ll get through it.”, he said, squeezing my hand again.Ryker looked at us over his shoulder from the front seat. “So, the plan is t
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Home
AnnalyseI froze in shock for a minute. “Mom?”, I all but squealed, throwing myself at her for a hug.She held me tight for a few moments and I held her right back. We hadn’t been away from each other for a terribly long time, but I missed her so much.“Where are we?”, I asked after a minute, taking in my surroundings.We were in some kind of small alcove, like an entryway, barely big enough to fit two, let alone seven of us.She smiled at me. “You’ll see.”, she said softly.“Dylan? Have you commanded the others?”, she asked, looking at my mate.“I was just about to do that, Carolina.”, he answered as he turned on the top step to face the others.I looked on, curious and wondering what was going on.“Cass, Weston, Harrison, Ryker.”, he started, looking at each of them in turn as he said their names.They watched and waited after acknowledging him.“All of today and anything you know now or will learn or see in the future pertaining to Annalyse Mitchell, my mate, needs to be guarded at
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Always More
AnnalyseAfter our shower, we got dressed and headed downstairs to wait for my dad to get home. What I really wanted to do was curl up with Chase and take a nice, solid nap.These past weeks have been revelation after revelation for me and I was on what felt like perpetual overload in my brain.There was so much to process and it seemed like more was coming my way.I heard the front door open and then click closed. “Lina? Lyse? Is anyone home?”, he called out, taking off his coat to hang in the entry closet.“Yeah, Dad. We’re in here.”, I called back, getting up from the sofa to give him a hug as he walked in the room.He folded me into his chest just like he had always done when I was little. I felt my eyes start to sting as he hugged me, not realizing until just now how much I’ve missed seeing my parents every day. And Dad always gave the best hugs.“Is everything ok?”, he asked as he held me by the shoulders, noticing the extra shine from unshed tears.“Yeah.”, I said. “I just real
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) That Night
AnnalyseAfter a night plagued with dreams and worry, morning seemed to come sooner than I would have liked. I had so many questions and I was still in shock at all that I had learned yesterday.We also had Jace’s ceremony tonight and I had to tell Chase about the history there. I was truly concerned for other she wolves in our pack at the thought of him becoming Alpha. If he could do what he tried to do to me at free will and without anyone to challenge him or consequences for his actions, what else would he be bold enough to try?I hadn’t spoken much on the way over yesterday because I was truly scared of the repercussions of speaking up. At the same time, I was doubly concerned about not saying anything. I left Chase sleeping and went down to the kitchen to get coffee for the two of us, saying hello to Harrison as I passed by.“How was everything last night?”, I asked as I passed him in the entryway.“All was quiet, Luna.”I gave him the side eye as I passed, conveying without wor
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Meeting Merrick
ChaseI walked out of Lyse’s room, relatively calm given the anger I had writhing inside of me at her revelations of the wish-he-was-gonna-be Alpha, Jace.I made a quick call to my father to let him know my intentions and was aware of the potential fall out. Not that I needed his approval now that I was King, but it was smart to have his council on matters like this. His experience is still invaluable.Upon his agreement, I made a call to Merrick and was headed to meet him now. There was much to discuss before tonight’s ceremony. I had to fill Ryker in too.As I rounded the corner to the kitchen, Carolina looked up and smiled, handing me a cup of coffee. “Good morning, Dylan.”, “Good morning, Carolina.”, I smiled back. “You can call me Chase, you know. You’re kind of part of my inner circle now, you know.”, I said with a wink.She laughed. “You always were a smart ass. Your mom would be proud of the man you’ve become.”, she said seriously.“Thanks for that.”, I answered. “Hey. Is Me
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Telling Mom
AnnalyseI got ready for the day and headed downstairs to talk to my mom; both about the secret room and its contents and about Jace. It was way past time that she knew and I had just linked Chase to let him know that he could tell my dad. I wasn’t sure what was going on, just that they were supposed to be meeting this morning and I had a feeling that tonight was going to be anything but ordinary.I was nervous thinking about it. I didn’t want a huge scene, and the way Havoc was peeking through Chase’s eyes told me that there might be one.‘He’s just trying to right a wrong and keep us and the whole pack protected and safe’, Bella piped in.‘I know, Bells, but I don’t want attention drawn to me that way.’‘You need to trust your mate. He can handle this. He’s handled far worse, I’m sure. And as the new King who has taken his Queen, he has to show strength, Lyse.’, she said‘No one really even knows that I’m his mate, Bella.’, I argued.‘Not yet. But they will. Your Ceremony was a lit
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Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) The Story
AnnalyseI sat there, ears straining to hear what was being said as I tried to reach out to Bella.‘Bells? Are you there? Please answer me.’, I pleaded.Still nothing. As I sat, I began to panic. What would happen if whatever they gave me killed her?I also felt sick again. And hot, like I was going into another heat. But it was way too soon for that.The talking stopped as the footsteps stalled outside the room we were in.I felt nervous and a little scared, especially without my wolf as the door opened slowly and a familiar scent hit my nose.“Well, look who we have here. A visitor for you, Annalyse.”I looked up, shocked to see what my brain already knew.Out of the shadows and into the light walked Cristabell. My other best friend.She looked at me, disgust written all over her face, jealousy blazing in her eyes.“Crista?! What are you doing here?”, I asked, genuinely confused at this point, hoping against hope that she wasn’t being held here too.“What am I doing here?”, she scof
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) In the Dark
AnnalyseI felt so groggy and I was worried. Really worried. I haven’t been able to talk to Bella since being taken.I slowly opened my eyes and looked around. I felt like I was underground, the walls around me made of stone that had long ago begun to crumble and mold from lack of upkeep.I was in a cell, lying on a dirty mattress that had been thrown down here. No sheet or blanket and despite the time of year, it was pretty cold down here. A single candle was the only light flickering through the darkened space outside of the cell.I sat up against the wall as I tried to reach out to Bella again.‘Bells? What happened? Where did you go? I’m worried.’Nothing. Not even a glimmer that she was there, though I could feel something stirring inside of me.I couldn’t seem to link Chase either.I wanted my mate. Surely he’d be coming for me.The last thing that I remembered was leaving him to go to the bathroom in the packhouse and hearing Asher crying for help.Then everything goes black.“
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Where Am I?
AnnalyseI came to with a terrible headache and filled with panic. Bella had gone quiet, almost as if she weren’t there at all.‘Bells?’, I reached out to her.Nothing. Not even a stirring.I tried to communicate through linking.Nothing there either.What had whoever grabbed me given me?I tried to clear the fog from my brain when I registered footsteps coming.I closed my eyes, still trying to gather my thoughts, but I didn’t want to hint to whoever was coming that I was awake.“Dammit, Zane! How much did you put on that cloth?”, I heard a deep voice demand. “Enough to knock her out and keep her from fighting me long enough to get her here.”, I heard another answer.“She should be awake by now. I need her alive.”, I heard the first say.“Everyone processes the mixture differently. It’s possible that her wolf is still working it out of her system.”, the second man answered.“That better be all that it is. We’re working on a minimal time frame at best here. He’s going to find her. Hi
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Lured Away
ChaseI was beyond pissed. I had heard every word that that vile girl spoke to Lyse. Havoc was itching to get out and do some damage.As I walked through the trees, watching as the girl was about to hit my mate, fury surged through me. Ryker stepped in just in time, willing to allow it to go only so far.I knew that Lyse could handle herself, but it was my job to keep her safe.She was surprisingly calm and collected and handled the situation with as much poise and grace as one could while being called the King’s whore.I knew what she was doing when she said she’d have to think about a proper punishment. Normally, I would’ve just given one myself, but as much as I wanted to, it was her decision to make.The waiting alone would probably drive the girl a little nuts as it was, I thought with a small smile.Lyse confirmed it a moment later.“Waiting should be punishment enough.”, she said.I gave her a small chuckle. “I thought that’s what you were doing.”, I said.“Yeah, well. It proba
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Trouble Brewing
AnnalyseThe man at the back of the crowd watched the proceedings with interest, and quietly.No one noticed that he didn’t belong, or even that he was there for that matter. The following celebrations added to the distraction of the already confused crowd and gave him the opportunity to slip away unnoticed.I was walking around the celebration, smiling and nodding while also paying attention to the whispers that surrounded me when no one thought I was there. “The King sure seems awful close to Lyse. What’s going on?”, one girl asked another.“I don’t know, but were you there when he kissed her on his way up to the pack house before?”, the other asked back.I recognized them both from school. Mean girls who had nothing better to do than gossip and well, be mean. Bianca and Eloise.“I knew she was nothing but a little slut. First Jace, now the Lycan King.”, the first said.We had opted not to tell many about the fact that we’re fated mates yet. Mostly because the situation with the O
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) A Daughter's Blood
Annalyse“You are aware that by giving him your blood, you may also transfer some of your Astrydian ability to him as well?”, KIng Arvand asked.“Yes.”, I answered. “And what better man to give them to? He served my father faithfully, has loved my mother and kept me safe and protected all of these years. He should have been a born Astrydian as far as I’m concerned.” I said.My dad pulled me to him in a quick hug. “Thank you, Lyse. It’s been my honor and privilege.”, he said quietly.Chase and King Arvand looked on, Chase turning to his father.“They are both remarkable.”, he said with a small smile.“Yes. They are.”, King Arvand answered.“Alright then. Now that that’s settled, let’s get this show on the road!”, Chase said.“How do you feel, Dad? Are you ready?”, I asked my dad.“Fine and yes.”, he said with a wink as we headed out the door toward the back grounds of the pack house to begin the ceremony.Outside, the night was warm. It seemed as though everyone from the territory was
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) New Alpha
ChaseThis bastard was really pissing me off. How dare he speak to my mate the way he was. Kudos to her though; she was handling it all beautifully. Grace and dignity befitting the queen that she is was oozing out of her. Watching the confident woman in front of me with the calm demeanor and glowy eyes, I was beyond proud. She was going to be the perfect queen to our packs.When she flipped her hair back to reveal her mark, the shock in his eyes was worth the price of admission.“I… I”, he stuttered.“You what?”, Lyse asked him. “You were just going to apologize? Well, go ahead then.”, she finished, a hand on her hip, waiting.I looked at him, my Lycan command clearly causing him pain. “She’s waiting.”, I said.“I’m sorry.”, he said, hatred and disbelief flaring in his wolf’s brown depths as he worked to fight the command of another Alpha.“I’ve come not only as a guest tonight.”, I started, easing up on the command to make sure he wasn’t too uncomfortable to listen to my words.He s
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Waiting
AnnalyseI smiled as Chase winked and closed the office door behind him. I was trying to calm my anxiety, nervous for what I knew would be a pretty big confrontation.“I’m going to run to the bathroom real quick”, I said to my parents as I turned to head toward one of the packhouse bathrooms.“Are you alright? You look a little pale, Sweets.”, Dad said with concern.“I’m okay. I think it’s just the anxiety of everything that’s happening. I think it’s catching up with me. That’s all.”, I said, knowing that that had to be it. It’s been a whirlwind of the last few weeks.“I’ll be right back.”“Should I come with you?”, Mom asked, starting to stand.“No, don’t worry. I’m just going down the hall.”, I assured her, knowing that Chase wanted me safe, but figuring that I’d only be a couple of hundred feet away.I walked down the hall in a hurry. I could feel my stomach getting ready to revolt any second and I had to get there before it did.I closed the door and locked it just in time to turn
Chasing His Luna (Book 1 in Black Water Series) Confrontation
ChaseI gave Lyse a quick wink as Ryker entered and I closed the door behind us and stepped next to my father, giving him a nod.“Everything is ready, Your Majesties.”, Collin said, a smile of pride on his face. One that was about to come crashing down.“It is.”, I started. “However, I’m afraid that it’s not Jace who’s to become Alpha today.”, I finished, letting my words register.The office was silent as my words died away. I would wait for as long as it took him to grasp my meaning. He who speaks first loses, after all.Collin looked from me to my father and then back again, his face beginning to pale.“What are you saying?”, he asked slowly, as though waiting for the confirmation of his thoughts.I was happy to oblige. I tossed a file down onto his desk. All of the damning evidence against his son now available for him to see.He picked it up and began to thumb through it. My guys had been busy gathering statements of the girls he had been rough with, and in some cases forced unde
