The black shiny stone embedded in the silver ring had my full focus. The stone had some sort of gold swirling inside it. It looked magnificent to me but Jason has told me he was getting weird vibes from this ring of Henry's. After lunch, Julie texted to meet us at the lab. Jason, I and Ethan met her at the lab. She had a cold guarded look in her eyes other than that she didn't show much expression. Leon stood a little away from us, quietly going through his phone. Julie stared at him and he glanced at her indifferently before walking over to us. "I've ordered some of my trackers to search for Sofia," Leon said. "We should start with Stella," I said and Julie agreed. "There are chances we could get some details from her," She retorted. We went to the pack jail only to get surprised by finding that Liam was also there."Let me meet her," Liam gritted but Damon only shook his head. "Why don't you let me meet Liam? I said I'm not a criminal," Stella screamed like a maniac holding t
Jason was the first to step down the dark staircase as the guard handed him a torch. Once he reached the bottom he turned on the lights and there was a long pause. "Jason?" I called out worried. "It's clear," He said and I descended the stairs. The guard said he would watch out from outside. My eyes widened as soon as they bounced around the place. It was full of witch’s things. There was a huge collection on the shelf on the front wall. The jars had weird things from insects to human ears and eyes. There was a table in the middle that had papers all over with certain potions in tiny bottles. On the opposite wall, there were pictures and places mentioned along with dates. All the pictures of the people were cut out so we couldn't know who it was and the pins were linking the thing over the map. "This is our pack," Jason said pointing at the certain area which was in the middle of the map, and by all the markings of red it looked like it was the origin of the virus. It was obvio
"What happened?" Ethan came running over to us as Jason dropped the call grabbing Ethan's shoulders. "Sofia is at the graveyard. April and I are leaving. Can you stay behind and look after the house?" Jason asked and Ethan nodded his head. "Stay safe," I mumbled to Ethan, touching his arm. "You too," He rasped. Jason and I hurriedly got into his car and sped down the street. We both dashed into the graveyard only to hear a loud growl. Near Henry's grave we saw a huge wolf. Leon was standing near Sofia and Julie was holding Sofia's hands behind her back. We hurried over to them causing Julie to force Sofia to her feet. "Sofia," Jason breathed heavily as he stood in front of her. I could tell he was conflicted. Sofia was one of his most trusted doctors. "Why are you doing all this?" Jason asked. The girl was aimlessly staring at Henry's grave with red-shot eyes and trembling lips. She refused to tell us the reason. "There's enough destruction Sofia. We've lost Henry. Let's just
There were guards on the ground moaning in pain while a few of them even lost consciousness. "S... Someone," One of the guards got our attention and we dashed over to him. Jason held him. "Ethan... in... in there," The guard barely whispered before his head tilted to the side and he lost consciousness. "Ethan, answer me!" Jason growled and panicked as he tried to mind-link Ethan. We heard running footsteps as the patrol finally came. They all stared horrified at the burning house and Damon looked flabbergasted. He marched over to us and grabbed Jason. "What the f*ck have you done brother? Father wanted you to find the witch not to burn all the evidence down," Damon indirectly accused Jason. "He gave you one task. One task is to find the witch and what have you done. You couldn't even do one thing properly," Damon said aghast. Jason's jaw twitched but he ignored him. "PUT OUT THE FIRE!" Jason thundered at the gathered pack members who immediately got to work while a few of them
Goosebumps rose on my flesh and a chill ran down my spine as I stared at the half-collapsed house as dirt surrounded us. At that specific moment, I felt my heart thudding in my ears. Terror gripped every cell of my whole being. My legs gave out and my fingers quivered. 'J... Jason,' I tried to reach him through the mind link but no matter how many times I tried there was no use. He wasn't responding. The mind link was cut off. But he was about to promise me. He was supposed to be out of there safe and sound. He couldn't do this to me. No. I can't accept this. Jason was there battling for his life. I must save him. Yes, I have to save him. I pulled to my shaky legs. My vision was all blurry because of the tears as I blinked rapidly. The smoke was making my eyes sting. With my heart in my mouth, I rushed towards the house with the intent to save Jason. Just when I was about to shift someone grabbed my arm and yanked me back. "You can't. You'll hurt yourself." The guy said as I shoo
"I heard you told everyone that I was dead?" Jason asked in a deadly voice. Damon seemed to stiffen up hearing his words. So Jason heard it. I was so scared and heartbroken when Damon spouted such rubbish that Jason was dead without even an ounce of evidence. It was like he wanted everyone to give up on Jason. I couldn't even explain in words what I felt at that moment. As a half-brother, Damon was supposed to ask men to continue to look for Jason and not give up so instantly but he started wailing. I don't know if his concern for Jason was genuine because it certainly felt fake and an act but still it crushed me down immensely at that moment. "You are alive. My brother is alive," Damon sobbed happily while wiping his tears with his trembling hand. The smile on his lips was so fake but the tears made it difficult to decipher what his actual emotions were. "Yes, as you see. I'm pretty much alive," Jason rumbled. "I'm so glad. You don't know how weak I felt when I saw half the hou
Julie’s povI couldn't help but hope that nothing happens to Ethan or anyone back at Sofia's house. We found Sofia at the graveyard then how come Sofia's house was set on fire? Was it Ezekiel? It had to be him. It could be that he set the place on fire so there won't be any clue left behind then he came to meet Sofia at the graveyard. It must've happened after Jason and April left the house to get to the graveyard. We've been tailing after Sofia and Ezekiel for the whole night. Though we couldn't see them, we are following through the signs and trails they left behind unknowingly. It was early dawn but the dark grey clouds were rumbling up our heads ready to pour cats and dogs any minute. It would be bad if the rain started. Leon and I haven't shared a word till now. Nor have we got any news back from Jason. All of a sudden Leon rushed back to me only to grab something just an inch away from my neck. It was an arrow. His hand got hurt but he only tsked."Pay attention to your surr
Julie’s povFlashbackYesterdayWhen I first found out Leon was my mate. I couldn't decipher the feelings at first. It was a mixture of happiness and anxiousness but when I realized I'm his second chance mate who looks exactly like his first mate, the one he loved so much. I felt bitter deep in my heart. Not knowing how to face him I just walked out of there because I didn't want anyone to see me cry. I went to the nearby cafe and barged into the restroom. Getting inside the stall I let the tears fall freely. I was balling silently in there. I didn't know for how long I sat there crying. It wasn't like I was looking for my mate or anything but why does it hurt so much knowing he loves his first mate who looks like me? He even thought I was her. All I ever wanted was not to be the second choice of anyone. I'm not my father's first choice for the Alpha position. I'm not Jason's first choice whom my father wants me to marry. And even my mate, I'm not his first choice either. Why does i
Five years later! "Mwommy, can I go play outside?" Little Ava asked while tugging at April's dress and looking up at her mother with those big blue eyes. "Alright, honey but promise me you won't get your clothes dirty. Uncle Leon and Ethan are about to be here any time," April said while adding chicken gravy to the pan. "Okay mwommy," Ava beamed excitedly before dashing out of there. Jason had installed a number of playful things in the backyard of their house for the kids. They love to play there all the time. Two minutes later a little munchkin Jonathan hobbled over to his mommy. He grabbed her dress tugging at it lightly. "Mowmmy, Jon wants to plway too," The three-year-old Jonathan pleaded with those big blue eyes. April smiled at her baby as she picked him up in her arms. "Sweety, you'll get your clothes dirty. Uncle Ethan is coming with Evan. He's bringing sweets for you," April said while motioning for the maid to take over. "Bwut mowmmy, Ava is plwaying outside," The li
Leon walked into the house with squared shoulders. His chest puffed out as if he owned the place. Antonio was sitting on the sofa as he stood up to meet him. Leon shook his hand before he took the seat opposite him. "Let's not waste time. I've heard from my daughter that you both want to be together," Antonio said. "Yes, you heard right. She's my mate and I want to make her my Luna." Leon said confidently. "Are you forgetting she's my daughter first? She's allowed to do what I order her to do." Antonio gritted angrily but Leon remained calm. He hated how her father talked about her. "She's not only your daughter. She's Julie Antonio who has alpha blood in her veins and is very capable of taking her title as the alpha of this pack. She's my mate no matter what. I won't allow you to wed her off to someone else." Leon said calmly as he inhaled her scent. His eyes snapped to the door and he found her standing behind the wall trying to stay hidden but he knew she was there listeni
Leon inhaled deeply resting his forehead on the steering wheel as he waited patiently. She was taking too long to walk out of the university. It was already past her clock out. His head snapped up when he inhaled her scent. His eyes fell on her beautiful frame as she walked out of the front gate in all her elegance. It was too risky of him to be there knowing that Jason could see him and Ethan has also frequently picked up his mate from the university. He waited for her to get closer and before she could hail a cab. He pulled over and her eyes fell on him. "Come I'll drop you," Leon said but Julie lightly shook her head. "That's not needed." She declined politely and he frowned. She has been ignoring him a lot recently while he wanted things to work between them. "Julie-""It's okay, I'll take the cab. Thank you," She said not looking at him and his jaw ticked. "Get in the car, Julie unless you want me to haul you up on my shoulder and toss you in the back seat. Now don't eve
"Susan," Jason started but she was solely staring at Ethan in disbelief. Susan couldn't believe her ears. So this was Ethan's plan all along. She stomped inside as he called after her but she didn't stop. Susan hurried into her room walking past Blair and April as she got inside her room and locked herself in. Susan stepped into the restroom. Grabbing the basin she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Bitter tears gathered in her eyes. There was a loud knock on the door followed by Ethan's voice. "Susan, let me in." Susan blinked as a tear slid down her cheek. So it was his plan all along to woo her She knew about it from the start. She knew he was trying to woo her because he wanted to sleep with her. But then the moon goddess made them mates. Susan breathed in deeply. She heard their conversation. She heard what Jason said and she also heard what Ethan answered him later. It was obvious Jason knew Ethan couldn't woo her that was why he even offered him that f*cking hea
Susan was beaming to herself when someone came beside her startling the life out of her as she jumped in her place. "Did I scare you?" April asked sheepishly, earning a scowl from Susan. "You sure did. What if I had a cardiac arrest huh-" Susan just started arguing when April let out a loud gasp, jumping on her. "No way," She exaggerated, making Susan frown. "What?" She asked confused as April gaped at her. "You guys marked each other," April exclaimed in wonderment and Susan's cheeks flushed. She quickly pulled the collar up. She had properly hid the mark but April surely had keen eyes. She noticed so quickly. "Did you complete your pharmaceutical assignment?" Susan asked casually. April raised a perfect brow at her. "You can't change the subject, honey. Now are you spilling the beans or do you want me to extract it out of you or Ethan?" April asked seriously, causing Susan's eyes to widen as she grasped April's hand. She closed her locker and dragged April out of there because
Ethan was wide awake as he lay there with her in his arms. Last night was the best night of his life and there was no doubt about that. He never thought that a mate bond could feel so beautiful. That a mate could change his life, his way of thinking.Her words kept raking his head again and again. She had confessed that she loved him but did he deserve her love? He didn't know. She was a precious little woman which made him want to protect her from the whole damn world.Susan stirred in her sleep as she rubbed her cheek on his chest to get comfortable but whined when she couldn't get comfy.Her hand unconsciously raked over his chest before she placed it under her cheek but that wasn't cozy enough for her cause she moved away from him giving her back to him as she cuddled in herself.Ethan frowned before he snaked his arm under her and pulled her back on his chest as he caged her in his steel-like arms. She whined in her sleep and tried to get free but it was impossible.Her eyes slow
He stilled inside her. He could burst right then and there but he controlled the urge, the veins in his neck were popping out at the intense control. "Susan," He rasped gently as her body slowly fell back on the bed and a sob tore through her lips. "It hurts," she whimpered as her nails dug into the flesh of his shoulder. Of course, it was hurting her. She was so tiny and he was well... Susan only ever heard how amazing it felt. Though she was grossed out by such info at that time, now she wanted but nothing prepared her for this pain. Ughhh! "I'm sorry, it was the less painful way," He rasped as he kissed her forehead and then both of her eyes one by one. He kissed her cheeks before his lips caressed hers and he kissed her gently. She was tense as a board. "Relax, Susan." He whispered while giving feathery kisses all over her neck. His gums tingled as canines extended out. His eyes darkened even more as his wolf peeked out. He tried to control this insane urge to mark her and
Her bosoms were right at his face as he inched closer. He licked his lips as his eyes were solely fixed on hers. Susan gulped as he pecked the swell of her right bosom.His tongue darted out as he licked around her nipple in a circle making hot sensations engulf her.His hands were settled on her bottom as he squeezed her rear causing her chest to rub against his lips. His hot breath fanned the valley of her breasts.The way he licked his lips as if he was going to devour a meal, made her heart stutter in her chest.His tongue licked her bud and played with it as she watched him, her breathing sparse.She breathed heavily when his mouth opened wide and his lips wrapped around her bosom. His tongue fondled her bud as he sucked hard causing her back to arch.She tried to free her hands so she could grab his hair but her arms were restrained and she was at his mercy as he devoured her bosoms."Ethan," She gasped when he slightly bit her nipple and then suckled on it. The sensations that
Susan stared at her reflection in the mirror. She was donning a beautiful black dress that clung to her body like a second skin. Her hair was in loose waves as she gazed at herself. She was looking gorgeous. This was the first time she had dressed up sexy. Her lips were painted a seductive shade of red. And the thick coat of mascara looked beautiful in her eyes. A loud honk from outside had her eyes snapping at the clock and it was exactly 8. Susan quickly grabbed her purse and coat, she hurried out locking the door. Ethan's jaw slacked at her perfect ass and when she turned around he was gobsmacked by her beauty. She looked drop-dead stunning. Susan hurried over to him as she took the passenger seat and he was so engrossed in checking her out, he completely forgot that he was supposed to open the door for her. "Close your mouth," She said with a light smirk and he closed his mouth, clearing his throat. "You look stunning. I need a breather please excuse me," With that sa