#Chapter30I stared out at the open road as we made our way to my favourite spot. A little nature walk, every summer my dad used to take me. It's run by a lovely couple who are both werewolves. Every now and again, they only open for our kind, it's amazing running through there in our wolfs."I can't believe I let you drive my car," Rhydian complained for the second time. We've only been on the road for 10 minutes. I rolled my eyes and giggled."Don't worry. I'll be gentle." I chuckled. I put my foot down on the accelerator, causing the car to jerk forward. "Fucking hell, Amaris! Go careful." He shrieked. I glanced at him quickly, his hand was gripped onto the door handle, his eyes were screwed shut and his bottom lip was stuck between his teeth.I took a deep breath, looking back at the road. I stole a glance at him again, zoning in on his lips. I bit back a groan, he was making me feel all kinds of things."Eyes on the road, Thorne." He smirked, with his eyes still shut. I snapp
#Chapter31Werewolves don't get their wolfs until their sixteenth birthday usually, but we don't shift until we're eighteen. That was different for me too."I woke up one morning and Aurora was there. I could hear her and I was so confused. My brother's wolf had appeared too." I took a deep breath. "We were twins," I whispered. I heard Rhydian gasp. We carried on walking and even though I could tell Rhydian had questions, he never spoke and I was glad. "Our parents didn't say much about it, they took us to see our Elders who had an idea of what was happening," I explained."They say there's a legend about our packs name. One of my ancestors had a rare wolf. They called it the Dark Wolf. They didn't possess any abilities or anything like the legend of the White Wolf. They were stronger and faster than a normal wolf. Their temper and aggressiveness was something to be afraid of." I explained. "But because it was a legend, no one knew much.""We were told not to tell anyone we had our
#Chapter32"Just take a breath," Rhydian whispered against my neck, causing goosebumps to rise on my arms. I sucked in a breath and buried myself further into him. "It just hurts to talk about him," I whispered, well it came out muffled. I felt him nod, "It will, love." He pushed me back a little, holding me at arms-length. "But talking about it can also help." He said, cautiously searching my eyes. I took a deep breath and nodded. "So I've been told." I chuckled slightly. His lips curled up into a little smile, there was no look of pity in his eyes at all. "Do you want to walk ahead a little more?" He asked, motioning his head towards the path. I nodded and smiled back at him, "Yes, there's something I want to show you." I hummed. We sauntered down the path together, our hands were nearly touching and I had to fight the urge to link our fingers together. The pull was strong, it felt like it physically hurt that we weren't touching. I sighed, balling my fists together. Rhydian pee
#Chapter33"We were running through the forest, I didn't know where we were going. As we got further from the building, 3 wolves came out of nowhere and cornered us. My brother told me to run and not stop until I was safe. I couldn't leave him, there was no way he would survive against 3 wolves... boy was I wrong." I laughed lightly. "He took them all on, I started running then I hid behind a tree trunk when I heard footsteps. My brother came out staggering, he managed to get me to the outskirts of the little village, as I stepped out of the tree line a wolf lunged at him and took him down." I shuddered."He screamed at me to run, they wouldn't go into the village so I would be safe. As I ran into the village, I looked back and saw the wolf claw my brother all over his body. I screamed, attracting attention in the village which caused the wolf to drag him away." I choked. "I tried running after him but was caught by a human, they took me to the local police station. My parents came a
#Chapter34"What do-" Then it clicked. His past sounded similar because it was exactly the same just from a different view.Malia was the one that fell on the nail, the dead girl with my clothes is who Rhydian found, the wolves that I smelled would have been Rhydian's pack... The boy he tried saving was my brother.I choked back the tears which failed miserably. I lowered my head into my hands. My past haunted me and Rhydian. Everything they did to me destroyed me in more ways than one. It's their fault I'm so fucked up. They stole everything from me.'They haven't taken everything.' Aurora whispered.I snarled aloud. Rhydian whimpered, I peered through my fingers at him, he was wincing against the tree. I shot my hands down from my face causing him to flinch. I frowned, staring at him. "I'm so sorry." He whimpered. I moved to go to him and he recoiled back. I halted and tilted my head at him. "I'm not going to hurt you," I whispered."Your eyes flashed red." He pointed out. I si
#Chapter35"It can wait a couple of days," Rhydian said. I shook my head, "You need to know... then you'll understand." I stated. "Understand what?" He shrugged. I took a deep breath, "Me... You'll understand me a little better." I sighed. He nodded, I took a deep breath and swallowed hard. He gave me a reassuring smile and it set me at ease.1"Long story short, I caught someone's scent the day after my 16th birthday. I had been told the smell of your mate is something you can't ignore, so I knew I'd found him. I had no idea who he was, he introduced himself as Brett, said he was new." I took a deep breath, "Someone drugged my food with Matebane in the canteen," I whispered, Rhydian growled lowly. I glanced at him from the corner of my eye, his eyes were black. He closed his eyes and when he opened them they were normal again. "Sorry, I'll rein him in." He apologised. "Anyway, I thought it was amazing. I'd found my mate and I couldn't wait to get home and tell everyone. At the end
#Chapter36We pulled up outside of the packhouse. "Thanks for dropping me here." I turned to face Rhydian. He nodded and smiled at me, "I'll see you at the pack meeting." He assured. I nodded before getting out of the car. There was one person I needed to tell that I wasn't leaving. I went up the steps to the packhouse door. I let myself in and went straight for the kitchen. "Hi, Gloria." I greeted the woman who was stood by the kitchen sink. She spun around beaming at me, "I was waiting for you to come to me, I didn't want to overwhelm you." She gushed. I waved my hand dismissively, "Nonsense, you're family." I playfully scolded. I quickly rounded the kitchen island and circled my arms around her. "I missed you, sweetheart." She bubbled. I heard her take a deep breath then she jumped back startled, "Oh, you aren't wearing your necklace anymore?" She asked. I shook my head and smiled. She didn't press any further which I didn't think she would do anyway. "Do you know where Luc
#Chapter37To say Lucas was happy was an understatement. I'm pretty sure he cried, although he hid his face before I could get a proper look. Now, I need to tell the rest of my family before I go out on that stage in front of the whole pack and pretty much execute myself. I snickered to myself as I was sat on a bench outside the hall. I tried nudging the wall Aurora put up, I wanted her present when we tell the pack and I also wanted to tell her I was staying which she will already know. But I wanted her to actually hear it. I felt the wall come down and knew she'd let me back in.'Rory, I'm sorry. I know I self-sabotage and I'm going to try. I want what you want, I just find it hard. We're staying, this is home.' I waited for a response from her. I stared out into the pack lands, there were pups running around with their parents. As much as I didn't want to live a pack life, I have missed the constant bustle of pack life. It's one big family, after being alone for 3 years, it's ni
#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