My nerves finally gave in as my adrenaline rush disappeared. Falling on my ass and then laying down on my back to breathe a sigh of relief. Kai was whimpering and when I asked if everything was alright, he was silent. I couldn’t think about it long before I felt something wet touch my fingers. I bring my hand into view and jump up. Looking at where the bone was previously poking out, blood was gushing out. I did everything right, right? I didn't put too much pressure when pushing the bone into place. So, what happened?
'Kai? Kai!?' The only response I got was his whimpers. 'Kai, y-you knew.... you knew and didn't say anything. She will bleed out if you don't help me.'
'There's nothing we can do. She's lost too much blood. I can't sense her wolf.' he solemnly whispers. 'You tried Jesse. None of this is your fault. Remember that.'
I was not going to accept this outcome. I know there is something I can do, but what though? I don't have much time to think, she's starting to become pale. Out of nowhere, I hear a woman's voice. "Mark her.... Mark her and it will speed up her healing process. It is the only way you can save her."
'Jesse! Don't! Completely ignoring Kai, I bite in between her neck and shoulder. Feeling my teeth dig deeper into her, the taste of her blood clicks something on in me. I can feel her. She's in pain and she's.... she’s scared. As I lick my mark to seal it, I hear Kai grumbling. 'Jesse, what did you do? You forcibly marked her. If she wakes, she will hate you.'
'What are you talking about? If? We saved her. Look.' The bleeding stopped and where there was once a gaping hole, now looked like there was never a bone popping out. Color was coming back to her, but she still wasn't waking. 'She will see us as her knight in shining armor. She will love us and stay by our side so we can continue to protect her.'
'Get out of La La Land man. Do you not remember the stories the elders told you while growing up? Marking your mate without consent can turn into a sticky situation, especially if she does not even know you are her mate. What in the Moon Goddess made you mark her?'
'A voice. I heard a woman's voice. She said it would save her and I believed her.' Kai's growl makes me jump as it continues to echo throughout my mind.
'There is no one else here but us and our mate. I heard absolutely nothing. Now, because of you, our chances may have been ruined, just because you listened to a voice that you imagined.' Kai's voice goes from angry to a cry. 'When she wakes, shhh.... she could reject us. We will die Jesse. Do you understand that?'
'Stop being dramatic. We won't die and I didn't imagine the voice. Everything is going to be fine. Trust me.'
Teresa's POVI felt like I was floating in an ocean but that was impossible. The last thing I remember was running into my childhood home and then everything went dark. I tried to communicate with Talia but there was no response. I feel like I should be concerned but I'm not. I try to look around, only to see miles and miles of water. I look up to see more water and a light shining above. By the way I was breathing, I could not tell that I was completely submerged.I swim towards the light. Popping my head out, I see a familiar couple sitting on the beach. They wave me over and without a second guess, I float on my back to them. The man walks into the water as I get closer. Picking me up and tickling me as we head towards the giggling woman.She was absolutely beautiful. She had honey eyes that looked like they were sparkling, with or without the sun shining directly on her. Long curly hair that touched the sand, surrounding her as she just sat there laughing. I
Camelia's POVTears ran down my face as I heard her question, "Mom?""Yes dear. I am your biological mother or as your thoughts say, 'your birth giver'." That stung but I couldn't blame her. Looking into her eyes, I can see how her life has been. I don't understand how Kam could let those mutts treat our daughter that way. She is of royal blood.Kam grabs my hand while rubbing my shoulder with his left. Looking into his eyes, I understand why he didn't interfere. We discussed this many times and fought almost every day before giving her up. She needed to be protected."Teresa, do not be angry with Camelia. She wanted to keep you...." Wrong choice of words my love because here came Teresa, damn near biting his head off."So, it was you then?! You didn't want me?!" Kam backed up with his hands in the air as she charged towards him. Pointing her finger at him. I chuckled a little because she definitely had his attitude. "And you...." Uh oh, maybe
Teresa's POV My mate? But how? Completely trapped in the darkest abyss of my mind, I wallow in my thoughts. I wish I could have gotten more answers from my parents. The only answer I did get, left me more confused. I'm not even seventeen yet. Most wolves don't begin searching for their mates till the arrival of their eighteenth birthday. However, almost every member in my pack chooses a second chance mate because they don't want to leave the safety of our territory. Only a handful of them would opt into traveling to the annual ball to search for their one true mate. Unlike the others, I thought I would end up mate less. I never wanted to leave the pack's land and I knew no one would accept me as a second chance mate. Some of the males wanted me as their bed mate but if I couldn't have my one true mate, I didn't want anyone. Whenever I scoffed at their suggestions and told them to shove their dick out of their assholes, they would try to force themselves on me. I shiver at the though
Before I can take a step out the door, I sense something wrong. Fear, desperation. I look back at her and see tears running down the sides of her face. Kai stops his battle for control, and we rush back to her side. I wipe the tears off her cheeks and can feel her relax to my touch. She even moves a bit more into my hand. I feel my heart beating with absolute joy. She stops crying and I wipe the rest of her tears off of her face and neck. Then I notice the dry blood on her shoulder and look down at her leg. How did I not notice it when I was drooling over her perfect body? I remember there was a water well out back, so I need to find a bucket or something to carry it in. I get up and start searching the house. Wandering into the kitchen, I start searching the cupboards and there was so many. I doubt all of them were used in the past but to my surprise, they were all filled. Cups, plates, and bowls occupied two of them. There were canned goods and nonperishables in four of them. Cookin
Alpha Kam's POV "Alpha, I've made it to the hotel. Is there anything you need me to do before I settle for the night?" Gamma Josef asks while on the other side of our phone call. "No my dear friend. I've already contacted the other alphas and let them know that you would be acting on my behalf. Just take a deep breath and don't let them push you around. Stand your ground and show them you are their equal." "Thank you Alpha. You have always been an older brother to me and I appreciate you for trusting me do this. Now go catch that sorry ass bastard sir." I laughed at that last part. I've known Josef since we were little cubs. His mother would help keep an eye on me after my mother passed. We pretty much grew up like brothers. He was the only person that knew Teresa was my daughter. I never wanted to give her up but when trouble started to show up at our door step, I had to make a tough decision. I had Josef look for a suitable couple, within our pack, to adop
"It's becoming troublesome. Camile and I are worried the enemy will found our weakness." I looked over to Camile and saw the tears forming in her eyes. I put my hand on her knee to give her some comfort. She placed her hand on mine and I realized I was shaking. How did I not notice that? I took a deep breath to compose myself and continued speaking. "Both of you have done an amazing job despite fighting your own personal battles. Never giving up and for that, y'all are perfect candidates."Layla looked confused, giving Geo a little nudge to speak. "A-Alpha, wh......what do you mean by perfect candidates?"Camile stands up and walks out of the office as her tears finally broke past her bottom lashes. Layla tried to follow but sat back down when I raised my hand. Then her confusion turned to fear. Her heart beats was racing and she tried to come down by hugging Geo. He tries to soothe her by rubbing her arm. Now he was becoming worrisome. I clear my throat and tell t
Teresa's POV The tingling sensation has vanished and my mind begins to wonder. Just me surrounded by darkness again, with only my thoughts. I begin replaying the events that occurred not too long ago.My birth parents. Alpha Kam and the late Luna Camile. Both so young and truly in love with not just each other, but with the child they gave up. With me. I could see it. I could feel it. Yet with everything that was transpiring on the outside of my body, I couldn't ask any of my questions. However, I did get to find out who saved me. My mate. The one the Moon Goddess, herself, has chosen for me.I become gitty and excited knowing I wouldn't have to choose a second chance mate. Maybe my mate can take me away from the madness that is called my life. Maybe he can bring the peace that I so desperately need. Soon a question pops into my mind. Is my mate a male or female? 'Either way, we will love our mate for who they are. Right Talia?' No reply, just silence. I had forgotten I couldn't hea
Unknown POV I stand in front of my mirror, becoming consumed by rage. Not a day goes by that these marks don't go unnoticed. That idiotic she-wolf made sure to leave her mark as I made her mate witness her disappearance. Drawing out her claws from her right hand, trying to dismember my arm that held her throat. I thought I had weakened her, but I underestimated her. How I got myself roped into that fight, I will never know. My mother wouldn't explain herself, even after I almost took her life.A crystal blade shoved into her chest, inches away from her heart and still nothing. Just her cold, emotionless green eyes staring into my soul. I was prepared to do whatever it took. Luckily for her, the guards pulled me off before I could force another blade into her pregnant stomach. I didn't get the answer I was looking for, so now I am left to think back to the events that lead to these imperfections on my ivory skin.Knock. Knock."Who the hell is disturbing me in my quiet time?""My lady,
Galdenia's POVLeaving Yamiel to clean, I walk down the hall. Dragging my hand over the frames hanging on the walls. Mostly pictures of my mother over the centuries but I stop and stare at the only picture of my father.I was the spitting image of him. Long straight silver hair, emerald green eyes with gold specs, and smooth ivory skin that appeared to be glowing from afar. He was a kind soul and taught me to love music. They always said I could be found playing some instrument. Many even said I use to act like him as well, till the day he died.Rogue wolves found their way into our lands and attacked our people. My father tried to hide me in a tree. He was so concerned about me, that he didn't notice that wretched mutt behind him. I saw it tear my father into piece, having splashes of his blood land on me. In a desperate attempt to save him, my tears and heartache turned into ice crystals that pierced through that beast. I was only eight at that time and that's when we realized I cou
Unknown POV I stand in front of my mirror, becoming consumed by rage. Not a day goes by that these marks don't go unnoticed. That idiotic she-wolf made sure to leave her mark as I made her mate witness her disappearance. Drawing out her claws from her right hand, trying to dismember my arm that held her throat. I thought I had weakened her, but I underestimated her. How I got myself roped into that fight, I will never know. My mother wouldn't explain herself, even after I almost took her life.A crystal blade shoved into her chest, inches away from her heart and still nothing. Just her cold, emotionless green eyes staring into my soul. I was prepared to do whatever it took. Luckily for her, the guards pulled me off before I could force another blade into her pregnant stomach. I didn't get the answer I was looking for, so now I am left to think back to the events that lead to these imperfections on my ivory skin.Knock. Knock."Who the hell is disturbing me in my quiet time?""My lady,
Teresa's POV The tingling sensation has vanished and my mind begins to wonder. Just me surrounded by darkness again, with only my thoughts. I begin replaying the events that occurred not too long ago.My birth parents. Alpha Kam and the late Luna Camile. Both so young and truly in love with not just each other, but with the child they gave up. With me. I could see it. I could feel it. Yet with everything that was transpiring on the outside of my body, I couldn't ask any of my questions. However, I did get to find out who saved me. My mate. The one the Moon Goddess, herself, has chosen for me.I become gitty and excited knowing I wouldn't have to choose a second chance mate. Maybe my mate can take me away from the madness that is called my life. Maybe he can bring the peace that I so desperately need. Soon a question pops into my mind. Is my mate a male or female? 'Either way, we will love our mate for who they are. Right Talia?' No reply, just silence. I had forgotten I couldn't hea
"It's becoming troublesome. Camile and I are worried the enemy will found our weakness." I looked over to Camile and saw the tears forming in her eyes. I put my hand on her knee to give her some comfort. She placed her hand on mine and I realized I was shaking. How did I not notice that? I took a deep breath to compose myself and continued speaking. "Both of you have done an amazing job despite fighting your own personal battles. Never giving up and for that, y'all are perfect candidates."Layla looked confused, giving Geo a little nudge to speak. "A-Alpha, wh......what do you mean by perfect candidates?"Camile stands up and walks out of the office as her tears finally broke past her bottom lashes. Layla tried to follow but sat back down when I raised my hand. Then her confusion turned to fear. Her heart beats was racing and she tried to come down by hugging Geo. He tries to soothe her by rubbing her arm. Now he was becoming worrisome. I clear my throat and tell t
Alpha Kam's POV "Alpha, I've made it to the hotel. Is there anything you need me to do before I settle for the night?" Gamma Josef asks while on the other side of our phone call. "No my dear friend. I've already contacted the other alphas and let them know that you would be acting on my behalf. Just take a deep breath and don't let them push you around. Stand your ground and show them you are their equal." "Thank you Alpha. You have always been an older brother to me and I appreciate you for trusting me do this. Now go catch that sorry ass bastard sir." I laughed at that last part. I've known Josef since we were little cubs. His mother would help keep an eye on me after my mother passed. We pretty much grew up like brothers. He was the only person that knew Teresa was my daughter. I never wanted to give her up but when trouble started to show up at our door step, I had to make a tough decision. I had Josef look for a suitable couple, within our pack, to adop
Before I can take a step out the door, I sense something wrong. Fear, desperation. I look back at her and see tears running down the sides of her face. Kai stops his battle for control, and we rush back to her side. I wipe the tears off her cheeks and can feel her relax to my touch. She even moves a bit more into my hand. I feel my heart beating with absolute joy. She stops crying and I wipe the rest of her tears off of her face and neck. Then I notice the dry blood on her shoulder and look down at her leg. How did I not notice it when I was drooling over her perfect body? I remember there was a water well out back, so I need to find a bucket or something to carry it in. I get up and start searching the house. Wandering into the kitchen, I start searching the cupboards and there was so many. I doubt all of them were used in the past but to my surprise, they were all filled. Cups, plates, and bowls occupied two of them. There were canned goods and nonperishables in four of them. Cookin
Teresa's POV My mate? But how? Completely trapped in the darkest abyss of my mind, I wallow in my thoughts. I wish I could have gotten more answers from my parents. The only answer I did get, left me more confused. I'm not even seventeen yet. Most wolves don't begin searching for their mates till the arrival of their eighteenth birthday. However, almost every member in my pack chooses a second chance mate because they don't want to leave the safety of our territory. Only a handful of them would opt into traveling to the annual ball to search for their one true mate. Unlike the others, I thought I would end up mate less. I never wanted to leave the pack's land and I knew no one would accept me as a second chance mate. Some of the males wanted me as their bed mate but if I couldn't have my one true mate, I didn't want anyone. Whenever I scoffed at their suggestions and told them to shove their dick out of their assholes, they would try to force themselves on me. I shiver at the though
Camelia's POVTears ran down my face as I heard her question, "Mom?""Yes dear. I am your biological mother or as your thoughts say, 'your birth giver'." That stung but I couldn't blame her. Looking into her eyes, I can see how her life has been. I don't understand how Kam could let those mutts treat our daughter that way. She is of royal blood.Kam grabs my hand while rubbing my shoulder with his left. Looking into his eyes, I understand why he didn't interfere. We discussed this many times and fought almost every day before giving her up. She needed to be protected."Teresa, do not be angry with Camelia. She wanted to keep you...." Wrong choice of words my love because here came Teresa, damn near biting his head off."So, it was you then?! You didn't want me?!" Kam backed up with his hands in the air as she charged towards him. Pointing her finger at him. I chuckled a little because she definitely had his attitude. "And you...." Uh oh, maybe
Teresa's POVI felt like I was floating in an ocean but that was impossible. The last thing I remember was running into my childhood home and then everything went dark. I tried to communicate with Talia but there was no response. I feel like I should be concerned but I'm not. I try to look around, only to see miles and miles of water. I look up to see more water and a light shining above. By the way I was breathing, I could not tell that I was completely submerged.I swim towards the light. Popping my head out, I see a familiar couple sitting on the beach. They wave me over and without a second guess, I float on my back to them. The man walks into the water as I get closer. Picking me up and tickling me as we head towards the giggling woman.She was absolutely beautiful. She had honey eyes that looked like they were sparkling, with or without the sun shining directly on her. Long curly hair that touched the sand, surrounding her as she just sat there laughing. I