#Chapter187I can't sit still. I can feel Leon's emotions going haywire. One second, he's sad, he's angry... Now he's worried. My eyes are constantly fixated on the door waiting for him to walk through."Leon will be fine," Ruby, his mom, reassured me from across from the kitchen table. It was nice of her, but it didn't work.I sighed and nodded. "Caleb wouldn't be happy we haven't given you a proper welcoming," she tittered.I shook my head. "Nonsense." I swished my hand through the air. "The pack need to grieve." I comforted.She smiled and touched my hand on the table. "I'm so glad he has you." She commented."I'm lucky to have him," I returned, squeezing her hand."Where's Lila?" Leon questioned through the link causing me to jump. It's been so long since I've had voices randomly popping up in my mind. His voice was cold and distant, and I shivered."She's asleep upstairs," I replied in a whisper. He was making me nervous.The door in the kitchen opened. I felt a smile c
#Chapter188We have spent the last week searching for a seer, but we haven't had any luck. We won't find one unless they want to be found, Amaris said.I don't understand why a seer would go to a rogue and tell them about a prophecy but not to those directly involved? It gives me a headache trying to work it out.I'll admit, when Leon told me about the prophecy, I freaked out. I've always wanted pups, I was just a little shocked that it's been foretold, and I'll be having a baby boy.I sighed as I looked in the mirror at my knee-length black dress. We're having Dominic's and Caleb's funeral today. They're being buried together near a little cave, which was somewhere they spent a lot of time.Leon has declared the cave off-limits. No one is allowed to go inside, well apart from their families, but what Addison has told me about her brother and his mate... I would not want to go in there. They were very... Adventurous.1I sadly didn't get to know them, but from what I witnessed m
#Chapter189Carson and Addison stood at the front of the clearing. Leon offered everyone to lead the funeral, but only Carson and Addison said they would. Cory, Dominic's older brother, was sat at the front with his mate, Millie and their three kids. Addison's mate sat with their kids; his eyes were glued on Addison. Rhydian was holding onto Amaris as her body shook. I embraced Lillian as she cried on my shoulder. My heart broke for them all.At the far right side of the clearing, I could see an older man watching. I didn't know him, but he looked like an older version of Carson. I guess that's his dad.Carson cleared his throat, getting everyone's attention. He took a deep breath and looked like he was about to burst into tears. He let out a shaky breath before speaking."Caleb looked after me for most of my younger life. I'm going to miss him every single day. He wasn't just my brother... He was my twin, the other half of me. I love you, Cal, forever." Carson took a long, unste
#Chapter190"I think you better come inside," Leon suggested as I stared at her in shock."A male witch?" I blurted."Luna, I assure you my child will not be raised as a danger to anyone." Her voice was soft, but she looked offended. I felt kind of bad.Our worlds don't collide, usually. Witches keep to themselves and stay away from wolves. So, a wolf and a warlock being destined mates don't make sense.We walked towards the packhouse in silence. I had so many questions I needed answers to, but I don't think she has them. Pack members were slowly coming out into the street as we passed the communal hall."Lilith?" Amaris squeaked.The witch turned around, and her face lit up. "Amaris Thorne," She beamed."Oh, it's Amaris Knight now." She professed, curling her fingers through Rhydian's hand. "You have grown up since I last saw you." She chuckled."You found your mate? Oh, I'm so happy for you." She expressed. "We need a catch-up... It seems I have missed a lot." She sighed.
#Chapter191"Leon... I know... What are you doing." I groaned as he pushed his fingers inside me deliberately slowly while lightly licking up and down over my clit.3As soon as we set the lanterns off, we were both itching to get back to the room. Amaris offered to watch Lila. You could see it in her face... She knew where we were going. As soon as we walked into the room, we were on each other. Ripping at each other's clothes and kissing anywhere we could reach.We've spent the last fifteen minutes with him going down on me... As much as I love it, I want him to fuck me, and he's doing everything else but."Yeah, I'm making you cum again," he moaned as he sucked on my clit. My toes curled as the promise of another orgasm climbed higher."You're... You're stalling," I gasped."I'm making sure you're wet enough." He groaned, sending shivers up my body. "Leon! It'll be like a slip and slide. I don't think my pussy could get much wetter!" I shrieked, bucking my hips up."Shall we
#Chapter1926 months later..."Lila, are you ready?" I shouted from outside of her bedroom door. It's Lila's fourth birthday today.I've been told not to go in while she gets dressed. My mom took her shopping for a party outfit, but I'm not allowed to see it until she's got it on. My parents treat her as their grand-pup; they spoil her rotten when we go around to their house.I was expecting Leon to be sad and quiet today... Maybe even a little withdrawn, but he's not. I guess he's used to it, having to be strong for Lila. He's not pulling away from me or shutting me out, which I'm grateful for... I wouldn't hold it against him if he did, not today."Come in," Lila's little voice squealed from the inside of her room.I opened her door and peered around. "Oh, Lila, you look beautiful." I cooed as I went towards her. She had on a red dress that stopped just above her knees with white tights and red shoes. She looked so cute."Will you do my hair, please?" She asked.I nodded th
#Chapter1935 years later..."Elias, Levi! Stop running around the kitchen." I groaned. "Lila, stop chasing them," I shouted.I leaned against the kitchen counter and lolled my head back as they ran outside to the backyard. We moved into our own place just after Levi was born. Leon surprised me with a house not far from where Addison's house is. She moved into Dominic and Caleb's house... She didn't want to at first, but her parents said it was going to waste otherwise; they'd want her to have it."Are you ok, baby?" Leon chuckled as he walked into the kitchen. I glared at him and shook my head."I don't remember Lila being like this when she was Levi's age." I rolled my eyes.I gave birth to Levi five years ago. The whole pregnancy was traumatic, to say the least. Leon spent the last few weeks of the pregnancy pushing me away... He wouldn't come near me. He was scared... He was worried that he was going to lose me, so he pulled away. It wasn't until little Levi came out scream
#Chapter1947 years later...I sat on the patio in our backyard as Leon and Lila played around in wolf form. Lila turned sixteen today and shifted. She didn't want a huge party, much to my disappointment; I wanted to spoil her. She only asked for us to be there when she shifted, which I can understand, and she wants to spend the day just us. Most sixteen-year-olds want to spend the day with their friends, going shopping... Doing whatever teenagers do.Her wolf is a replica of her dad... A stormy grey with deep brown eyes. She's smaller but so much faster than him. It's funny to watch. Leon tries tackling her, but she moves out of the way before he can get to her. When she first shifted, she couldn't walk properly... She was like a baby deer; she reminded me of Bambi from the film.We're telling her about the prophecy today. We probably should have told her before, but we kept delaying it for as long as possible. We didn't want it playing on her mind, the thoughts of who she was d
#Chapter303WHEREVER YOU GO, I GO“So, we’re going to live in the palace forever?” Callie asked.Brody glanced at me with his brow raised. We haven’t discussed what’s going to happen. I still want to be part of the royal guard, but now I have someone else to think about.What does Brody want to do with his life? Would he be happy staying in the palace? There are all these little things we’re going to have to deal with.Until the threat to my life, well all our lives are dealt with, the best place for us is the palace. But after that, I need to think about Brody and Callie, not just myself.“I don’t know about the future, but yes, for now, we’re staying at the palace.” I answered. “Is that okay with you both?”“I like the palace. I like my bedroom. I like your family. I want to stay.” Callie answered.I smiled at her and nodded. “I’m glad you like it here.”I glanced to Brody, he seemed deep in thought. He smiled sweetly at me and took hold of my hand and Callie’s.“Wherev
#Chapter302LITTLE DETAILSI have no idea how I’m feeling right now, there are so many thoughts running through my mind.I’m confused why I’ve got a mate and a beloved. I know we have a family history of having two... Nanna Ayla had two mates, but they think that was because of the prophecy, and Grandad Leon was always supposed to be her true mate, but never in my wildest dreams would I have expected me to have a mate and a beloved.I’m happy, elated, absolutely over the moon at the fact Brody is my beloved. He’s everything I wanted in a beloved. He’s thoughtful, caring, and a decent being. I’m certainly lucky to have been blessed to spend my life with him.But I’m also worried. No, I’m absolutely petrified. When Luca finds out I’m also destined for someone else, I don’t even want to think about what he’d do. He’s going to be angry and jealous, and that’s a dangerous combination. Jealousy can make even the nicest people do wrong things. Luca is deranged and definitely wo
#Chapter301HIS SCENT“So, you and Brody?” Olivia smirked as she placed some pieces of fruit in five bowls.“I know that face, Liv. There is nothing going on.” I groaned, “we’re just friends.”“Friends definitely don’t look at each other the way you two do.” She snickered.Olivia placed the knife onto the kitchen island and looked at me with a serious expression. She leaned against the kitchen island, resting her chin on the palm of her hand.“In all seriousness, how are you doing now you’re back?” She asked.I took a deep breath, then smiled at Olivia.“I’m glad to be back.” I sighed, “really glad to be back”.”“We’re glad to have you back,” she smiled sweetly. “Are you going with Brody when he gets his scent back?”I nodded and pushed away from the kitchen island. “He’s nervous about it, so I want to be there for him.”"You just want to know what he smells like." Allie quipped.She’s not wrong. I am intrigued to know what his scent is like. When I
#Chapter300WISHFUL THINKINGI halted in the doorway and frowned. My eyes darted around my dad’s office. My dad was sitting behind his desk with his arms crossed over his chest, with Mum perched on a chair beside him holding his arm. Coby and Ryder were standing by Uncle Elias and Uncle Levi in deep conversation. Grandad Leon and Nanna Ayla were behind Mum and each had their hands on her shoulder."No matter what they have to tell us, I’m here, we go through this together." Allie promised. ”We’re stronger than the rogues."They all looked to me with hints of anger and worry all over their faces.“So, what’s wrong?” I questioned as I moved further into the office, and Brody closed the door behind us.“You might want to sit down, sweetheart.” Dad instructed, pointing to the sofas on the other side of the room.I led Brody towards the sofas and made sure he was sat next to me. I’m going to need him close if I’m going to get through this. Mum and Dad joined us, sitting
#Chapter299THE PLACE IS A MAZE“Lila, sweetheart, wake up.”My eyes shot open, and I stared blankly ahead at Brody’s chest; we must have fallen asleep. It took me a few seconds to register, it was my mum’s voice. I peered over my shoulder. My mum was standing beside my bed, awkwardly shuffling side to side on her feet.I sat slowly to try and not wake Brody, and turned completely to Mum.“Everything okay?” I asked.“I’m sorry, Lo.” She sighed, “I didn’t want to enter your room without your permission, but it’s important, baby.”“Sure. What’s wrong?” I asked.She shook her head and took a deep breath.“Dad is waiting for us in his office.”I raised my brow, then nodded.“Okay, give me a minute,” I sighed.I leaned forward and grabbed the comforter from the bottom of the bed and pulled it over Brody.“Brody should probably hear this as well.” She mumbled.“Meet you at Dad’s office then?” I suggested.Mum nodded her head and took a deep breath
#Chapter298A LITTLE NEEDYCallie was over the moon with her bedroom, the smile never left her face. When I showed Brody his room, she didn’t want to come, she wanted to stay in her bedroom and play with her new toys. I didn’t blame her though, she had plenty to choose from, my parents definitely spoiled her.I left Brody to settle in his room, get a shower or whatever he wanted to do. I showed him which room mine was, and that if he or Callie needed me, they could come to my room.I stood in the middle of my room and dragged in a shaky breath. The last time I was in here, I was with Olivia when we were getting ready for my birthday party. I was starting to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Being alone in the room gave me a weird feeling. I need to not think about before and anything that happened. If I think too much, I may just be heading for a mental breakdown."Can we talk?" Brody’s voice filled my mind, and the little anxiety I was beginning to feel about being alone sl
#Chapter297STUPID SOUNDPROOF ROOMSI introduced Callie to the boys after getting the sweetest hello from them. They definitely missed me as much as I missed them. All four of them clung to me for ages. But the meeting between Callie and the boys was cute and warmed my heart. They were certainly excited to meet her. They got on really well, and I knew they would do.We spent time playing in the playroom while Brody was with my dad. I was glad I was with them, because it took my mind off my dad and Brody; it kept me occupied enough that my mind wasn’t constantly thinking about what is being said. I know Brody won’t tell them anything about what happened to me, but part of me wishes he did, because then I wouldn’t have to. Although Brody doesn’t know everything, I mean, he gets the gist of it, but he wasn’t always there."I’ll be there when you tell them. I’ve got your back." Allie cooed."I’m so lucky to have you."When Brody came to the playroom, I heard him and Corbo
#Chapter296FIERY SPIRITBrody’s POV.His eyes went wide, then he cleared his throat and straightened himself out. “You know about our history?” He questioned, raising his brow and leaning forward.I nodded. “Yeah, my mother um, told me after I met Alora.”“And you still saved my daughter?” He questioned.“I’m not my mother. Alora is special, nothing like what they said hybrids were. I had to get her out of there.” I answered.A broad smile appeared on King Alarix’s face as he nodded and sat back with his arms folded.“The guy that pulled her away, who is he?” Corbon asked.I furrowed my brows. “I wasn’t there, so I don’t know what happened, but I assume you’re talking about Luca.” I replied.“And who is this Luca?" Corbon growled.“He’s a wolf, but I don’t know much about him. I can’t tell you anything else though, it’s not my place to say.” I sighed.“The hell you can’t.” Corbon growled. “Tell me about him.”“That’s enough, Corbon.” King Alarix
#Chapter295WHAT EXACTLY ARE YOUBrody’s POV.I followed King Alarix through the palace. It was huge, I don’t think I have ever seen something so grand. When I think of palaces, I imagine old fashion colour schemes, but this isn’t anything like it. The palace is modern and open planned, lots of space.“Just around this corner.” King Alarix mentioned over his shoulder.I nodded and smiled at him. My mind kept going back to the reunion between Alora and her family. Everything we went through getting out of that place, seeing them all together, was so worth it. I don’t think I have ever seen a mum and dad fawn so much over their children. It was heartwarming to witness.My dad died when I was young, so I don’t remember anything about him. Callie’s dad tried, but my mother wasn’t very maternal, so she complained whenever he showed Callie an ounce of love and affection.Our children need to grow up to be leaders, do not make them weak.Showing love and affection does