This is a side story I hadn't seen coming, but it will have bearing on some future happening and other stories in the series, so we will see enough of it to understand some of what is to come.I was going to make it a separate side story, but chose to incorporate it here as it unfolds instead.
Liam “Liam, we are here! Get out of the car behind me and follow my lead. Stay nearby! You know what I want once we have settled in,” my father says. My stomach churns, but if I fight him or try to disobey things only get worse and I get punished again and again. Is it horrible to wish for the death of your father and your vile Alpha who is hardly any better. I am certain, both would lead to my death. I hope I find my mate at this ball and he is higher ranking. A high ranking mate would mean I could stay in his pack, but he would have to be a Beta or Alpha. I sigh. I know it’s hopeless, but I want so badly to just find my mate and escape. Even if I don’t find my mate, I can’t continue like this. I stare at my phone, texting the online friend I made who is supposed to be at the ball tomorrow night, but won’t be here tonight. I am so looking forward to meeting him. He is from this pack, but has been away at University. Tomorrow he will be home for winter break, just in time for th
Ashley “Ash” I wondered why the Alpha could be ordering me back to this suite. Did I do something wrong? But when I realized my Mate was in there I was both scared and excited. Would he accept me? I hid behind my Luna, but she assured me my mate was safe by telling me he had gone through something similar. Everything about my mate is perfect! He is tall. Not as tall as the Alpha but nearly a foot taller than me and his eyes are a deep blue while his hair is a warm brown colored curls and pulled back off his regal face. He has high cheekbones and full lips that I can’t help kissing. His fingers are long and slender like an artist or musician might have. His body is lean, yet chorded with muscles and his demeanor is gentle and loving. He let me top him and then he topped me and then when we made love a third time we alternated who was top and bottom, until he filled me with his seed and we fell asleep in a cocoon of love. I did not expect to meet my Mate so soon nor to fall instan
Kaiya I am beaming at how happy Liam and Ash are together after watching them kiss when Liam was inducted into our pack and Dylan and I are making our way toward the ballroom, when we run into the pair and our Gamma’s younger brother. “Did I hear my name?” Dylan asks the group as we approach, having heard them mention his name as we rounded the corner down the hall. After their explanation, we bring them to Ace’s office and Dylan unlocks it while they get the old locked box off a shelf. I notice a rest covered plate that may have once been engraved, but is too much of a mess now. After locking up, we continue to the ball. “That was in the old cottage my Aunt used to use to escape being in the big packhouse. She and my father and Beta Carson would argue too much for as long as I remember. My mother and she got along, before she left to be with her Mate. You don’t think…could Liam be my cousin? “ Dylan asks. “It is possible,” I say with a shrug. “I am certain there are ways to s
Kaiya Dylan carried me back to our suite and made love to me after giving me the most amazing foot and leg massage and eating me out. He let me sleep in today and then we had Brunch in the banquet hall. The ball was just part of the events. There are outdoor events, including ice skating and a massive snowball fight for anyone who wants to participate. Today’s brunch and dinner and tonight there is a more casual atmosphere as the ballroom is used for live music by some of our local musicians. Then tomorrow, we have a breakfast buffet and everyone who has stayed that long will depart thereafter. Dylan told me, at tomorrow’s breakfast we officially announce and recognize all the Mates who found one another during the events and congratulate them. Some might not find each other during the ball, but perhaps at other events, especially members of our border patrol or guards. I notice the golden haired Beta and his son who Dylan had admired sitting with The Lycan King and My half brother.
Liam We had set the items in the box aside, but I promised to read them in the morning. Of course morning was more like afternoon. Last night, we made sure we all marked one another and Dorian was shocked to learn both of his mates are capable of taking two large cocks at once. It was the first time doing so felt good…no better than “good” it was amazing! I came twice while riding Dorian’s cock and having sweet, little Ashley inside me as well. Not that Ash’s cock is small. I already established that it isn’t and Dorian’s is larger than either of ours and pierced. He also has pierced nipples and tattooed abs. I always wanted piercings and tattoos but it was never permitted. For werewolves, we need special products and procedures to make them stay and it hurts like a bastard to get done, but they heal fast. I woke up to Dorian sucking my cock while he gently tugged my balls and Ashley kissing me sweetly while his sweet smell from his slick filled the room with pheromones. Dorian pul
Dylan I am still thinking about how Dee cooed at Kaiya’s belly, calling our unborn child her Mate. I knew she had excitement over him by legendary, but her Mate? That is a surprise. Kaiya and I had an amazing night and now we are at brunch. I notice Dee sitting and speaking with her and Amina approaching, but am busy getting to know my uncle. I don’t know a lot about my mothers family. It is time I got to know them better. My uncle is just finishing telling me a story about when my mother was young when I hear Kaiya shout, “I thought that was stuff of legends!” The alarm and expression of shock on my Mate’s face makes me run to her and check to see that she is oaky. “She is fine, but you might not be once you realize what you are in for,” Amina giggles before wandering up to the buffet and leaving me alone with my wide eyed Mate. “Dylan?” Amina asks so softly it could be a whisper. “Yes, Sweetpea?” “Umm…do you remember learning about True Alphas in highschool health and welln
Kaiya I am learning so much about myself and my Mates. I am glad we hosted the Mating Ball. I have an idea of something to try on Ace, or maybe a few somethings. I instinctually picked them up at the adult toy shop, thinking they looked like fun. For tonight, though, I have something else in mind, but it can wait until after the ice skating, dinner and at least some of the concert performance. Juliette comes to find me and tell me the list of mates found is still growing. She is keeping track so that we have a full list to read off and congratulate everyone in the morning. The atmosphere is thrilling and positive. Many packs have made alliances through the pairings happening and some alliances have been strengthened. I know Dylan is worried about the threats from the far south, but we have strengthened most alliances. I am uncertain how we even had any alliance with that pack, and then I remember who my father and the former Alpha were and what they were like and that The Alpha’s s
Ace This desire keeps overtaking me and I am now waking up as the sun rises with a throbbing cock and a need I don’t understand. I spit on my fingers and reach behind myself, massaging the tight opening of my ass. I press my fingers against it and am not surprised at the ease my two fingers slip in since I have been doing this two or three times a day. I picture Kaiya and Dylan with her dominating him every time I do this and my visions, my imaginings are getting stranger. I have learned I can gather shadows to form mass and make myself a semi-solid tentacle of shadow that fucks my ass while I imagine Kaiya’s prominent clitoris throbbing and growing into am enormous erect cock. I picture her fucking my brother the way my body craves her to do to me. Is this because she is a True Alpha? When she marks me will I go into heat?I cum imagining my Mate thrusting into me hard and deep while the shadow tentacle does just that and I pinch my nipples. I need to get back home to Kaiya! I need
Dierdre The Lord of The Hunt…He is the estranged prince of the Spring Kingdom. His elder brother is the future king. But the Lord of The Hunt is a wildcard. No one is ever quite sure what to expect. I awakened in an elegant room within his forest palace. At first, I think I am alone and then he speaks. “Priestess, have you thought about my proposal or is that man in my dungeon your mate?” “I have a fated mate, of that I am certain,” I reply. “And you choose to ignore our bond?” “I told you already that when I meet my fated mate, we will return if it is in agreement that we see if my mate also feels the bond,” I reply. “I have yet to meet my mate.” “What if I am all the Mate you are promised?” He asks. “I have seen a vision with a wolf and Lycan, you are neither of those,” I reply. “Dierdre, please! Please, tell me you feel it!” He pleads. “I…I feel it, but…you were not in my vision,” I admit at last. “And the Wolf-Lycan man in my dungeon?” “He is having me guide him to one o
Miguel The first two days we had to travel slowly as we passed through the dark region. The Bodkins entertained us both nights we were there and yesterday we crossed through what Dierdre called the Twilight Threshold into a very green and purple landscape that she informed me is The Spring Kingdom. We are going to a kingdom known as The Kingdom of Nod…Chimera Fae and dream sprites are the most prominent species after The High Elves that are present in nearly every realm. I have been learning about the realms and travel through this kingdom has been sped up by a bit of transportation magic. Dierdre explained that her Shadow Wolf Magic could allow her to travel through shadows and even bring me along, but that it is too unpredictable in this landscape. Tomorrow we will cross into The Summer Kingdom. The Kingdom of Nod is somewhere beyond the Kingdoms of The Four Seasons. This morning we saw our first Shrinking Violet. She was a pretty little Fae, but as she blushed a vibrant purple
Raiden The first few days without Miguel have been alright, but there is a restless energy that had Alpha Kaiya concerned enough to call the Lycan King for some support. Her half-brother, the Future Lycan King along with his mate, are set to arrive ahead of his father today. His father and some warriors will be arriving in the coming days, but they have a secret route. It is best not to alert the growing mass of Shades, Riders, and beasts that we have backup coming. Beta Amina (who I guess I can just call Amina since she is basically my sister in law) keeps us updated on everything so that we can remain safe and vigilant. I would feel better if I knew my twin and Miguel were safe, but there is no way for us to reach them where they are, or to know when they find one another. I know that the dream we had, or rather the vision, was of them, but we never reached them. “Today, I am taking all three of you shopping for maternity clothes,” Lena announces as she enters the living room,
Miguel The sorceress…priestess…Mage…whatever you want to call her, meets me in the foyer of the Packhouse on the morning of our departure. “I suppose we ought to get to know one another since I will be bringing you into the realm of the fae and my magic combined with your muscle will be our primary defenses against anything foul. I am Deirdre, the half sister of your Alphas, Ace and Dylan. I am a priestess and half mage with both werewolf and Lycan blood,” the young, dark haired woman states as she shakes my hand. “I am Miguel. I too am part Lycan and I chose to join my small pack to the pack of your brothers and their mates, giving up my title as Alpha to strengthen both of our packs. I am a skilled fighter, but hope we don’t come into too many perils with my mates all counting on me to return in one piece,” I reply. “I really wish you would take someone else along with you,” Alpha Dylan says to his younger sister. “That can not be done. Miguel will be fine as he is seeking one
Lena It’s the last full moon before Miguel goes into the realm of the fae to try to find our other mate, Raiden’s long lost twin. I will be here with all of our pregnant mates. I know my fighting skills aren’t as great as Rita’s or Raiden’s, but I will do everything in my power to keep them safe. With the full moon rising, I can feel the heat and rut cycle beginning to take over, so all other thoughts will be set aside. I work to get dinner ready for myself and my mates. Antony is by my side, preparing the salad and making us dessert. His sweet face is turning rosy and I can tell from his looks that he can smell my rising arousal. He won’t go into heat, but he will get horny with the rest of us. The bond will ensure that. Of the four mates I have currently, three are pregnant and deliciously glowing with their pregnancies. “We’ll have to hope you don’t also get pregnant,” Miguel says from behind me. “At least not until I have returned.” “If I do, I know our pack will do their
Tobias Being a newly awakened pregnant Lycan is strange at best. I am hungry or horny often and now it’s the full moon. So both of my mates will be giving off sexy feromones which makes me even more horny. Gah! I just realized that my younger sister is going through this very same thing at the moment, only she has more mates than I do! That is mortifying. I need to put the entire thought out of my head. It’s bad enough that I can’t train while pregnant so I am overthinking things. “Tobias, stop overthinking. Talk to me if you need to,” Amina says, looking up from the report she is reading. “Or, if it helps you to get out of your head, read over one of these reports for me and see what you can discern from it. Maybe a fresh set of eyes will help me gain a new perspective on this situation.”I stop pacing and sit on the sofa in her office with one of the reports. SHe has been over these a dozen times. It’s the reports flooding in from all over the country about The Riders and The Sh
Damien I don’t mind helping carry things and put them all in the correct rooms of the new house. I don’t even mind putting the furniture together with Miguel. But when we are all done and Miguel sits down to talk with me and voices his concerns, it feels…different. It’s like he really is embracing me as family, which I know we are since he is mated to my mates’ sisters, but I still often feel like an outsider. “While I’m gone, can you please keep an eye on them for me. I know you are training Lena, and Rita and Raiden can both fight, but with them pregnant, I just…Lena can’t protect three pregnant mates alone,” Miguel sighs. “After the full moon, I’m heading out to find Raiden’s twin and birth giving parent.” “We knew that, but I really hope it goes well and you come back soon. I will watch out for them and I will continue training Lena,” I reply. “Afterall, we are family and family takes care of one another.” I don’t know what else I can say. It’s not like I can assure him they
Sorry I disappeared, I have had some major family stuff happen, but will resume updates in the coming weeks. They may only be 2 or 3 per week for now, but I am aiming to work back up to daily updates. I didn't mean to leave everyone hanging and I have to catch up on where in the story I am so that I can continue from there. Hopefully, some of the stuff getting in the way of me writing will be handled more permanently soon.Thank you for your patience in the meantime.I believe I have less than 20 chapters left in part 2 (give or take depending on how long some scenes take to write) then we will be moving on to part 3. So far part 2 has gone in directions I didn't forsee when I first planned it, but I like where it has gone better than the original plan. I fully intend parts 3 and 4 to be packed with action and more surprises. And hope to finish the book by the end of June or July.
Amina Today is moving day. Damien, Tobias and I are helping Lena and her mates move into their new home. As we drop the children off in the nursery with the other young ones I nod at Kaiya when she mindlinks me that she has noticed how unsettled Xavier has become when he isn’t near Amal. Both have increased their tantrums and upset when apart over the last several weeks. I am uncertain how we can fix it without making a permanent space for the kids to have as their space, maybe the suite they stay in during our heat and rut cycles needs to be their nursery and all of our children will move into that space and have one or two of us or permanent sitters there with them. I know my mother would gladly permanently help raise her grandchildren. Xavier’s concern for his little mate’s safety is heartwarming, but it leaves me with a feeling in the pit of my stomach. The heir is worried about a war we know is coming, but have never told him about. I steady my mind and focus on the task at