Wyatt's P.O.V. Jessi and I are training hard. I keep getting distracted, though, by how flawless her movements are. There have been several times she has caught me off guard because I was too busy staring at her. Now that she's carrying my pup, it makes her even more beautiful. This woman is mine. I remind myself of this every day, yet it feels like a dream. I love her so much that sometimes my heart feels like it will burst. "Are you awake, warrior?" She asks as her foot connects with my chest, making me stumble backward. How is someone so tiny, so freakishly strong? It reminds me of the day I first saw her at the tryouts. She was better than any man there, and she has proven herself time and time again. How did I get so lucky? I don't care that we're in the middle of training. I reach for Jessi, pull her into my arms, and kiss her deeply, letting my tongue play with hers. I want to possess her, every part of her. When I pull back
Jessi's P.O.V. I teleport us to the front gate, where several guards and warriors are standing. When they move out of the way, I can't believe what I'm seeing. What is Dawn doing here? "Jessi, please, I need to talk to you." Dawn is from Dark Moon and about two years older than me. We have never been close because I was always loud, and she was quiet. "Go ahead and let her in. She's from Dark Moon." The guards open the gates, and Dawn runs over to hug me. I can feel her shaking as she cries. "What's wrong?" Dawn is a few inches taller than me, with strawberry-blonde hair and green eyes. I see several of the unmated guards and warriors looking at her. She's not mated either, as far as I know. "I was on a road trip with a human friend of mine; we weren't far from here when our car had a flat tire. We got out and were walking, trying to find someone to help, when this man, who h
Warning: this chapter contains content that may be difficult for some readers to read.Cressida's P.O.V.Fuck, fuck, fuck. Why am I surrounded by fools? I told Gabe to bring me a virgin woman whose body I could take so those idiots in the palace don't know what I look like. He had to take a human who was with a wolf from Dark Moon. Now she's at the palace telling them all about her missing friend.The young woman is lying on the bed watching us. I can't use her body now that they know what she looks like. How hard is it for him to find one that's alone? Does he not understand there should be no witnesses? "What can I do to make it up to you?" Gabe asks while following me around like the pathetic dog he is. "Nothing. There is nothing you can do. Forget about it. I'll use her to relieve my frustration." He looks from the blonde on the bed back to me."What do you mean? Use her how?" Some men are so stupid."You know I prefer women o
Jessi's P.O.V.We get Dawn and Jose settled in a room inside the palace, but something is bugging me. Dawn said Aubrey was adamant they needed to go on a road trip and wouldn't take no for an answer. Why do I feel like she was up to something?"Davina, do you think you can do something for me?" I ask my favorite fairy. She twirls over to me excitedly."Anything, Warrior Jessi." I can't help smiling at her. One of these days, I'm going to sit down to talk with her about her life before we met. I bet it's an interesting story that would definitely require popcorn."Do you think you can go to the location where Dawn and Aubrey had a flat tire? I want to know if you sense anything strange there. I know you're more sensitive than most to the presence of supernaturals." She's focusing on me with a serious expression when suddenly she nods and jumps up and down excitedly."Yes, I can do that. Is there anything in particular you're looking for?" I don't
Cressida's P.O.V. Getting rid of Gabe was the best thing I could have done. Aubrey is better than he ever was, and she has magic of her own. I still don't know how Jessi and the others plan to kill me, but I figure I may be able to use Aubrey as a sacrifice so I can live. It's great having a woman who wants to be with me, but let's get real. Being with one person really isn't what I'm into. She's taking care of my needs right now, and I'll use her in the fight, but after that, her services will no longer be required. I should have left a better note on Gabe. It seemed almost childish now that I think about it. Oh, well. They know the time has come for them to die. I sent them the message yesterday, so I figure we'll attack tonight. I have all the rogues ready to go, and I've added a spell to make them stronger than the typical lycans. Aubrey's currently got her head between my legs, but I'm no
Jessi's P.O.V. I guess Cressida thinks the thunder and lightning are going to scare us, but we're beyond the theatrics. We're ready to kill some witches. Everyone is prepared. This time, she's not getting away. "She just breached the protection I placed in the forest," Rmina says from behind me. "Everyone, she's coming," I yell just as several rogues burst through the front gate. We left it unlocked, idiots, so you could die faster. The first round of warriors, along with Trevor, runs toward them. He's taken the loss of Gabe well. He said they were never really close. Gabe's focus had always been on Cressida. I can't believe the strength Trevor has now. He's taking two or three lycans at a time, even with whatever spell the witches have on them. I look over at Rmina, and she's beaming with pride. "Cressida and Aubrey are almost here," Ariel says from where she's standing next to Zoe. Wyatt,
Jessi's P.O.V.My tears start falling as grief takes over. I look at the spot where Davina was lying, and there's nothing left of her. My fairy can't be dead. My grief is replaced with rage, and all I see is red. We have to kill that bitch. Davina will not die in vain. Just as I stand up and prepare to wipe that smirk off Cressida's face, I hear something through mindlink that makes me freeze."Trick, trick, trick a witch and watch her die. Trick, trick, trick a witch, and watch her die." What the hell? Am I making up songs now in Davina's voice? "Don't cry for me, warrior Jessi; I'm still here. I just had to trick the witch so I could help you take her by surprise."I want to weep with joy and yell at the fairy at the same time. I understand having to trick Cressida, but why me? Does she know how gutted I was thinking she was dead? I look at Jock and see him smirking. That jerk knew what she was doing. "Tink, I swear when this is over, I'm going to throttle you.
One Week LaterWyatt's P.O.V.I can do this. I can do this. I faced Cressida, and she was pure evil. This can't be anywhere near as bad. It will be fine. I know it will."Why does Wyatt look green?" Davina asks from the back seat. I can't smack a fairy; that would be wrong. I would close my eyes but can't because I'm driving."He's scared," Jessi says, laughing next to me. She's not helping. This is no laughing matter. I've never done this before."Should I use some dust on him?" Come on, Jock, control your mate. I can't have her using her fairy dust to make me go into heat or something just as bad at a time like this. We're almost there. Would Jessi be mad if we turned around? We pull into the long driveway, and I'm so anxious I can't sit still. We're here. The Dark Moon Guardians Pack. Several people are waiting for us near the front of the pack house. I'm assuming Jessi's dad is the large, muscular warrior covered in tattoos. "Will you calm down? It's g