#Chapter73Lucas' POV.I sat up in bed startled, as the last of the power surge spread throughout my body. I glanced over at Elijah who was still sleeping peacefully. "Babe?" I shook him. "Elijah," I whined, trying to wake him up. He groaned and draped his arm across my waist, "Not again, Luc. I'm tired." He grunted. I chuckled and swatted his arm, "No, did you feel it?" I asked, shaking his arm. "I don't need to feel your cock to know what you want." He groaned. "No, you idiot. That power surge." I rolled my eyes."Oh, that. Yeah, I felt that." He muttered as he turned over on his back. "Well, what was it?" I questioned, poking him. "The only power surge I've ever felt wasn't a good one but this wasn't Amaris losing control." I sighed, "This was different." I groaned and dropped my head onto his chest. He tangled his fingers through my hair and gently pulled me to look at him. "Babe, that was Rhydian marking Amaris and vice versa." He smiled down at me. My eyes went wide then I gri
#Chapter74Lucas' POV."Alex, it is so good to see you again. When they told me you were alive, I could hardly believe it!" Elder Rick exclaimed. Alex gave him an awkward smile then realization filled his eyes, "Oh, Elder Rick!" He burst, "I'm sorry, I didn't recognise you." He mentioned shyly. "That's quite alright." He replied. He held his door open wider and ushered us inside. I stepped inside and it felt like I had gone back in time. Elder Rick hates anything modern and computerised. He prefers a good old book to find his information. His living room is just like a library, that's what it felt like when I was a pup and I used to come and visit with my dad. The living room walls are lined with bookcases and thousands of books stocked in each. He has a small chair in a corner with a little table next to it with yet more books stacked on top. There are books scattered around the floor, it's hard knowing where to step. "I'm sorry for the mess. I'm running out of places to store
#Chapter75Lucas' POV.How long do we give them before we worry?Is Rhydian going to have anger issues?Is Rhydian going to lash out and lose control?Are they ever going to wake up?How are we going to cope with 3 Dark Wolves?Fuck, what if Amaris wakes up but Rhydian doesn't?What if-"Lucas, are you listening?" My dad yelled. I blinked a few times, snapping out of my trance. "Huh?" I answered. He rolled his eyes as Alex snorted. "I said we should work out a schedule so someone is always watching Amaris and Rhydian." My dad explained. I hummed in response, "I need to check Rhydian's diary to see if he's got any meetings I can't handle." I sighed. Alex jogged up to me and nudged my shoulder, "You're thinking too much." He chuckled. "I can't help it." I groaned. "There are all these questions and I don't have the answers," I replied.Alex glanced over his shoulder, "I'll take the first watch." He nodded. I heard my dad reply but I was too stuck in my head to listen. I hate th
#Chapter76Lucas' POV."They have to wake up soon," I grumbled out loud to myself. It's been 4 days and these past 4 days have been hell. Elijah and Drew have gone to The Moon Lake Pack to help with the pups training. When he first mentioned the training, I thought he only meant like little pups with the basic care and skills of their wolf form. But, it's for rowdy teenage pups. So, I've sent Eli and Drew because they're amazing warriors and they will take no shit from them. Ria will be swapping with Elijah in 2 days, mainly because I need Elijah back here... I need him to stop me from going off the deep end. I hold my hat off to Alphas, it's not an easy job. There's so much to think about, making sure everyone is safe and the pack lands are patrolled. Because Goddess forbid I have another schedule clash again and have no one patrolling the border. 'We make an awesome Alpha. Stop your whining and let me out for a run.' Lupo growled. To make these past 4 days even worse... Lupo ha
#Chapter77I gawked at Rhydian. His eyes were bulging and they were bright red. "What's happening to him?" I whispered, keeping my eyes on him. "Um, he's like a Dark Wolf now," Alex answered. I whipped my head around to him and my eyes went wide. "How? Why?" I puzzled. "To match you." He answered shrugging. "Do you feel any different?" He asked. I shook my head before looking back at Rhydian.He was laid still in the bed, eyes open, canines and claws out but he wasn't making any efforts to move. The occasional growl was slipping past his lips. "I think you need to calm him down." Lucas squeaked. I took a deep breath and linked my fingers through his, "Rhydian?" I murmured. His head turned to me slowly. He took a deep breath, closing his eyes. He reopened his eyes and gazed at me. His beautiful blue orbs staring back at me, a huge smile filled his face and he sat up. "What happened?" He questioned, looking around at us all. "You're like me." I choked and looked at him in bewildermen
#Chapter78"Are you both ok?" I heard Lucas's voice at the door. Rhydian slowly pulled out making me miss the feeling of him already. "That is a fucking sight." He grinned as he whispered, looking down at me. I giggled and held my finger in front of my lips to shush him. "Yes, we'll be right down," I shouted back. He nudged a finger between my folds and smeared the stickiness everywhere. "Mine." He growled possessively. I rolled my eyes and swatted his hand away. He held his hand out to help me up before inspecting the room. "Do you think that is your ability?" He asked as he gaped at the broken windows. "What? That I can scream and shatter everything in sight." I chuckled. He looked back at me and shrugged. "I mean, it's possible. The lore has books about The Wailing Woman." He chuckled. I made my way into the bathroom and switched the shower on. "You mean a banshee? I'm a werewolf, not a banshee." I called out. He followed me in and raised his brow. "You could be both." I laughe
#Chapter79"Fuck sake, Amaris. Stop!" Rhydian growled as I reached the second floor. I stopped and took a deep breath. "What?" I rasped. "You said you might not be able to give me pups in that letter. Therefore, there's still a chance." He quickly explained himself. I stared at the floor, "Listen," He started as he lifted my chin. "Even if we can't have any pups, I'm ok with that." He whispered. "I'm not." I whimpered. He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into his chest. I would love nothing more than to give Rhydian a pup. Have a little mini Rhydian running around... I sniffled and clutched onto Rhydian's shirt. "I'd love that too baby. But, if we can't there's always other options." He soothed as he stroked my hair. I pulled back and frowned at him, "There's a pack orphanage full of pups, who need loving." He smiled at me. "We could also go see your doctor, find out one way or another if you can." He cautiously explained. I nodded and wiped my eyes. "Sorry, I overreacted
#Chapter80"Focus Amaris. You won't know what you can do unless you focus." Alex scolded me like a little pup. I rolled my eyes at him and waved my hand for him to carry on. "I'll run at you, try and block me. Focus on the energy spreading around you, it'll be easy if there's a threat." He explained. His lips turned up into a wicked grin and he smirked, "If you don't get the forcefield around you, it's going to hurt." He added."But what if I don't have that power?" I shrieked. He ran at me and I focused everything I had on protecting myself. I closed my eyes and imagined the red light that Alex has projected around us before. "Alex, I don't think this is working." I groaned. I opened my eyes and saw Alex laid out on the floor, catching his breath. He raised his head and gave me a thumbs up. "I'd say you have a protective barrier." He chuckled breathlessly.I looked all around me and saw a faint red light shimmering, it was exactly like what Alex can do. "Alex, this is so cool!" I y
#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