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KALENOur current leadership, our future leadership, and Cadence sat down yesterday after we made it back home so that we could go over everything that we had learned from the strategy session.It was amazing to see how much everyone was coming to bat for each other. It was not just about one group of us because everyone would be affected by the outcome of this war. We were fighting not just for our lives but for freedom for each of our species and those and the ones not being represented alike.The sheer number of fighters on Draxthi’s side was overwhelming to think about, but I just had to push all of that aside so that I could remain focused.A positive note from yesterday was the fact that Lilac’s parents said that they would allow her to be on that battlefield but would prefer for at least one of them to be there as well. They both had elemental magic, and the parent who was not with Lilac would stay and fight.We did not do another astral walk last night because I knew that we ne
MADDOXBeauty never saw herself clearly, but I did. She knew how to appeal to a crowd no matter what the purpose was. This time was no different.We watched people immediately begin breaking off into the groups that she had named. There were large signs to indicate where everyone was to group up.It was so fucking cool to see so many species in one place. Not to mention that they were all here to fight in a war that pitted us against truly evil fuckers that wanted nothing more than to destroy everything.We went around to each group and collected the papers from the various leaders so that we had them as we began creating the groups. It was vitally important that they were as balanced as possible.It was also great to see everyone getting along and making new connections. We had lost count of how many new mate-bonds snapped into place, but I felt that it was reassuring. It was like a good omen.Luckily, the elemental group was quite extensive. We had no idea what all of the represented
KALENMy body jolted awake, heart pounding inside of my chest. I felt really disoriented as my senses settled down.It was just a nightmare…I slowly untangled my limbs from Maddox’s and tiptoed into the bathroom so as to not wake him up.The woman staring back at me in the mirror was someone that I barely recognized.Dull eyes, bruising underneath my eyes from the lack of sleep. Nightmares had been hitting me anytime I fell asleep. I wondered if this was what Mom felt like when she was preparing to face Douchey Loki.We have spent every single day of the past two weeks training hard and preparing for this war. Tomorrow was our last day before we headed out. It would be spent with our loved ones and our people. We had already trained as much as possible, so the best thing that we could do was to surround ourselves with the reminder of what we were fighting to protect.Once the water was hot, I stepped into the shower. I tried to focus on the feeling of the warmth that was pounding down
MADDOXFinding my mate in the shower like that broke my fucking heart.The past two weeks had been hell for her because she felt that it would be on her if anything went wrong. No matter how much anyone tried to convince her otherwise, her thinking never budged. I supposed that many leaders felt that way though.Thankfully, I was able to hold her and help her to release some of that stress and also help her to align her thought process so that she could understand that we were all a team. Then she let me hold her in my arms for the rest of the night.Our people were up and ready to head over to the field between Nightshade and Shadow Falls. It was where everyone would be meeting up before we left for the battlefield.Cooper rushed through the crowd and threw his arms around Beauty. He had not been thrilled to be told that he would be named Dark Moon’s Alpha heir if anything happened to her. However, I knew that he would make her proud if it ever came to pass. She believed in him, and s
KALEN“Hello, boys,” I drawled.I did not need to be a mind reader to know what was going through theirs right now. They were trying to figure out the best way to capture and use me. It was precisely one reason why Vessels kept their identities under lock and key.It had been a calculated risk that we had to take. I did not have to worry about our side betraying the knowledge, but the other side was a risk. However, if everything ended up working out like it was supposed to, then their side would cease to breathe by the time that this war came to an end today.“Before this goes any further, I figure that you deserve to know the truth,” I told them. I took a moment to revel in the wariness in Calvin’s eyes. This would certainly be fun. “You thought that you were the one to capture me, but you played into my own trap. See, I needed to identify what in the fuck Draxy here was. I was exactly where I was meant to be, and you were none the wiser. Did you ever stop to realize that we made our
LILAC I knew that my parents were really worried about me being here, but all of us trusted in the Goddess Hecate to protect me.Not to mention that I had Dad with me and two Hellhounds to protect me as well. They were so adorable! Sure, they could be scary, but I was in love the first time that they rolled over, and I got to rub their bellies. They were just like a puppy as long as you were not a bad person.Another level of protection was that the Hellhounds had tall ring of fire around us so that we did not have to worry as much about people getting through to us.I closed my eyes and could see flickers of light. It showed me all of the witches. They were all over the place. There were more than I could even count. Why would they all want to hurt people? Should we not be wanting to help people and use our magic for the greater good?My arms were spread out wide and head was tilted backwards. I opened up all of my senses and imagined pulling all of those lights to me.There was a ru
DRAXTHIHow did everything get so fucked up? Calvin. That was how. All of this was on him, and I would thoroughly enjoy murdering him. I would relish it all as my poison crawled throughout his body. The fear, excruciating pain, and screams would feed my tarred soul.My mouth salivated at the mere thought of sinking my teeth into Calvin. He was not my usual flavor. I preferred adolescent virgins. However, I made exceptions when it was warranted. Calvin certainly warranted it.How dare this bitch come into my domain and declare war! She would be another exception. I have never consumed a Vessel, but I wanted, and needed, to consume her.I released a high-pitched whistle, calling my children to me.Seven of them showed up. Four of them were in their first form with their wings out. Our wings were just like serrated blades – dangerous, lethal, and the perfect weapons. The remaining three of them were in their second form, essentially making them tanks. They were far more durable in this fo
KALENMy entire life has prepared me for this moment. Sure, I had no damn clue about my destiny until it was revealed, but I was prepared to fight against any evil that needed to be stopped whether that was in the form of a lunatic Alpha or a demonic spawn of a Douchey God.As much as I would love to torture Draxthi for all that he has done, I would just have to leave that honor with Hades.My body was already feeling the effects of this war thus far. I sustained numerous injuries. It was like our healing was on crack ever since we finalized our mate-bond, so it was a testament to the damage that I had been taking that I was a walking billboard for someone who got their ass beaten. It was worth each and every pain though because it meant that Nika and I were fighting to free this world from Demacores and those who aligned themselves with the army.Normally, only Alphas and Lunas who have taken their titles could feel tether breaks. However, my neat little bond ability bypassed that sti