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The night of the equinox had finally arrived. The air hummed with excitement from the wolves as they dashed about in their finery. I was thankful for the simplicity of the gown Ava had practically given me as well as the comfort of the lace block heels since I would remain on kitchen duty throughout the night. Willow had apologized to me, though we both knew I would have worked the festival regardless. Equinox, Solstice, and other formal events paid triple the normal hourly rate for those who had to work the events. I slipped on my designated outfit for the night, a slight shiver ran through me at the thought of having my neck bare around Eskal, the other vampire, and whatever Alpha Lucas was. I glanced in the mirror of the Lykfos changing room, Ava had offered to allow me to change there since it was closer to the dining hall than the house. She had also helped me tastefully apply the makeup she claimed was a standard birthday gift from the boutique and curled my hair so it hung in
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A sudden hush fell over the grounds until Alpha Ber rose to his feet. The calm tenor in his voice kept order as he commanded, “Gather the women and children. Place them within the pack house where they’ll be safe. Warriors attend to your stations, we are being attacked.” I rose to my feet in order to make my way to the pack house with the others. The pack house was fortified to withstand most attacks and keep the most vulnerable pack members safe from harm while the warriors fended them off. I looked around for Eskal and noticed he’d made his way to Alpha Lucas’ side, they seemed to be having a heated argument before Eskal stomped off in a huff. I jumped when I felt someone grab my wrist. I turned to find myself being pulled toward the pack house by one of the men I’d previously seen with Alpha Lucas. This must be his second in command, I concluded. While the leaders would fight at the front lines with the warriors, the betas are often charged with defending the pack house during ti
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Footsteps echoed in the sparse chamber, punctuated by a steady beep. The air held a chill, like that of a hospital. The blankets were thin and coarse and the bed no better than the floor I’d spent the last fifteen years on. I don’t know which of these had roused me, or if it had been a combination of the unpleasant sensations. I allowed consciousness to creep back into my body; I didn’t move or even open my eyes for fear of what would greet me when I did. “She’s waking up,” I heard a voice say but refused to acknowledge the statement. I heard bustling footsteps as things were moved and rearranged. I felt as though I was coming up for air from a deep plunge when everything hit me at once. I groaned utterly surrounded by strangers. My fingers dug themselves into my hair. and grabbed my head. My body curled in on itself as shudders wracked my frame. I gasped for air. My chest felt tight. I forced my eyes open. I was “Administering .02 of Nembutal.” A voice said from beside me. Ice rush
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Without so much as an introduction, I was left with a room full of scantily clad women in an unfamiliar place. I felt my panic try to rise past the medication once more as I stood and stared firmly at the ground. “I’m Tamsyn,” the woman said sweetly. “We’ve been expecting you.” She took my uninjured hand and lead me through the gaggle of women lost in their conversations. We made our way to a room through a corridor along the side of the hall. Inside was a single suitcase. I paused at the doorway until Tamsyn pulled me into the room. “Let’s get you cleaned up and out of that hospital gown. You’ll feel much better when you’re in something more comfortable- oh, and before I forget.” She picked up a gold choker and clasped it around my neck. It snapped shut with a loud click. “Now, what’s your name?” “Emilia,” I whispered as I touched the cool metal of the choker. “Pleased to meet you, Emilia,” Tamsyn grinned, “That choker means you’re exclusively part of Alpha Lucas’ harem, it’s qui
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“Please,” Loren scoffed as he held Tamsyn’s wet body to his side. “You were hardly kidnapped. If anything you were sold to Lou in exchange for our protection.” I stepped back as though I’d been slapped. I clutched my towel to keep it from falling. I refused to be as blasé as the other girls with my body. Tamsyn gently grabbed Loren’s face and turned his attention to her as she said, “There’s no need to be cruel, love.” “Loren, why don’t you and Tamsyn enjoy each other’s company? I can handle this.” Eskal interjected. He placed himself between the pair and me. Tamsyn nodded as she slipped her clothes back on and lead Loren from the room. I stood, my towel clutched in my hands tight enough to turn my knuckles white. My wrist ached from the tension in my body. “Emilia-“ He turned to face me, his expression held a forced gentleness that didn’t reach his eyes. “Don’t” I snapped as I backed away from him. “I don’t want to talk to you.” “I figured as much,” the blond persisted; “Since y
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“Emilia,” my name sounded like a curse when it came from him. I tried to crack my eyes open to watch him as he moved about the room. My body failed me; I must be closer to death than I’d thought. “Your wrist is infected,” he stated, as though he was telling me the weather. “I can smell it from here. Do you really think that we’ll allow you to die? When you pass out I’ll just take you back to the infirmary and have them hook you up to another IV.” “I dddd-ddd-don’t cuh-care,” I mumbled. My words stuck to my tongue like a fly on a web. I didn’t have the strength to control my stutter and I didn’t care enough to try. He was silent for a moment before I heard him mutter, “Very well then.” I didn’t resist as he hauled me up from my position on the floor. He slung me over his shoulder and carried me from the room. My matted hair tumbled down his back as he carried me through the common area. I didn’t have the energy to care about the gasps I heard from the other girls as we passed throug
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My eyes widened at Izak’s announcement. I looked at him, my silent question hung in the air between us as Izak straightened. He nodded to himself as if he’d told me the best-kept secret of the century.“Alpha Lucas is the product of a vampire and a werewolf.” Izak explained, “His father was the alpha of the Anatllontos Fengri pack and his mother was the matroness of the Peftastri roost. Nobody expected it would be possible for Thea to be Reed’s mate, but because she was they were able to bring peace to the two domains and raise one of the most powerful men to have lived.”“You make our leader sound like an action figure,” Eskal stated as he approached us. I ducked behind Izak as the blond drew near. It had been comforting to be near a werewolf in this strange place. Their mannerisms were much warmer than the vampires, and while I’d been lonely growing up, I’d never felt as isolated as I did now. Izak had been a warm ray of sun in this dismal place.“That’s because he’s amazing!” Izak
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A few days later I awoke to a knock on my door. Before I could pry myself from my pillows Tamsyn burst through the entryway, a huge grin plastered across her face. I offered her a small smile as I untwisted my braid from the night before. Tamsyn had made it a habit to keep me close by. I hadn’t minded the company and found her and Nisha easy to satisfy with small acts of cheerful compliance.“They’re here!” Tamsyn announced as she dumped an armful of boxes at the foot of my bed. Nisha followed close behind with another armload of boxes. I found the amount of loungewear and lingerie ridiculous, but it seemed to make my new companions happy. It’s not like I’m saving for my future anymore, and I don’t know if they’re directly reporting to the alpha or just relaying how I act to Loren and he’s passing it along. The only consolation I’d had since my meeting with Alpha Lucas was his lack of interest in my since then.“After you change we should take you to the infirmary to get your bandage
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I sighed with contentment as I ran my fingers through the lush grass. The afternoon sun shone across the castle gardens. The heat of the late summer day had reached its peak and bathed the area in a drowsy warmth. I rested against the rough bark of an apple tree. The blooms had given way to a multitude of fruit that was almost ready to harvest. I glanced up toward the main building to see if my absence had been noticed yet, The window’s as I left it, so I probably have at least an hour before anyone starts looking for me.It had been nearly two months since the ceremony where Lucas had formally introduced me as a blood slave to the Anerchmeno Astri pact. After that night Lucas moved me into his room. We were supposed to spend as much time as possible together to strengthen the bond between us. Eskal had said it had something to do with Lucas being of both vampire and werewolf descent. I had been shocked and relieved when Lucas continued to feed from the other girls in his harem, howev
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I stood, the long cream dress swirled around my legs in the midnight breeze. The night air sent a chill down my spine that caused me to absently rub the spot where the choker usually sat. Lucas had told me I would wear it again after the ceremony, but it was traditional for me to enter without it since he hadn’t officially staked his claim on me. I watched as Lucas moved to face the crowded amphitheater. The platform on which he stood had been perfectly positioned so he was bathed in the pale summer moonlight. The torches that lit the space flickered and danced; his amber eyes caught the warm light and reflected it back as he glanced at me. He’d begun the address to inform all the werewolves and vampires present that he’d taken on a new blood slave. Soft murmurs passed through the crowd at his announcement. I shifted, self-conscious from my place in the shadows, at the number of people present. Emilia, come here, his call shocked me from my reverie. He stood, regal as any emperor from
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I gasped as I lurched backward. My eyes wide as I regarded Lucas, I could have sworn I heard him as clearly as my own thoughts. Talk to me, Emilia. I heard again, though his lips didn’t move as he spoke. How? I stared at him from across the couch. His face lit up when the question flitted briefly across my mind.I’ve linked with you. It’s something vampires and werewolves naturally do within their roosts and packs, but I can link with you because you’re my mate. Lucas grinned and offered his hand as he spoke directly into my thoughts. Will you be able to see everything? I asked tentatively.“I’ll teach you how to create a wall around your mind to protect yourself, but for now, if I went looking, yes,” Lucas admitted. I felt the color drain from my face at his admission, even as he reassured me. “I won’t snoop, Emilia, I have no desire to wade through your memories.”Alright, I answered. I had no choice but to trust the vaewolf for now.“Though I must warn you,” He began, the more you
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I felt my body relax as the warmth from the tea spread throughout my body. I didn’t try to fight the weightlessness that settled over me. It’ll be better this time. Now I know what to expect. I took a deep breath to calm the glazed-over edges of my nerves as I prepared myself for the sting of his fangs that would surely come. I watched Lucas though my eyes felt heavy. He regarded me in a similar manner as he refilled both our cups. “How do you feel now?” He asked as he passed me the steaming cup of tea. I accepted it from him and took another sip before I replied, “Better.” “I’m not surprised, this tea is brewed with medicinal herbs to help you relax.” He responded, then quietly requested, “Now, will you tell me about yourself?” “What would you like to know my lord?” I inquired, the tea had removed the vice from my chest and throat. I felt a small smile play across my face at the ease with which I was able to speak. Lucas tapped his chin thoughtfully before he answered my question.
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A pained look crossed Lucas’ face when I asked the question. I couldn’t meet his eyes as he studied me. A thick silence hung in the air between us. After a moment he said softly, “No, Emilia, I told you, you’re my mate.” I glanced at him. Confusion wrote itself across my face as questions swirled behind my clamped teeth. I desperately wanted to ask him what that meant, I wasn’t a werewolf, and he was only half. What are mates supposed to be, exactly? Why did Darrien never explain this stuff to me? Lucas must have been able to read me like an open book because he offered, “I’ll explain everything to you if you’ll answer some questions for me.” “A-alright,” I nodded. I was eager to finally get some answers, even if it meant I made myself vulnerable in the process. I’m a captive here for the rest of my life anyways, besides, he could always torture me instead of asking nicely. “Do you know anything about the history between the vampires and werewolves?” He asked; wine sloshed in his gl
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“I’ll meet you later after I finish with my work,” Lucas said quietly as he ran his fingers through my hair. “Eskal will take you to my chambers, wait for me there?” I nodded and shifted to move away. Before I could completely detangle myself from his grasp Lucas pulled me close once more to place a chaste kiss on my lips. My hand flew to my mouth as he released me and turned back to his work. His attention didn’t stray from his task as he said, “Eskal, take Emilia to my rooms and let our guests know we are ready to return to negotiations.” I obediently followed my escort as he lead me down several corridors. I quickly lost track of the twists and turns. I instead opted to take in the elegance of the building as we walked. My eyes ran up the tall stone walls littered with ornate drapes and portraits. A multitude of windows allowed the sun to light the hallway in place of the crystal chandeliers. “I thought vampires couldn’t go into the sun,” I uttered suddenly. I snapped my mouth sh
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Eskal pulled me in after him as he burst through the doors of what I remembered to be Lucas’ office. The room was bright and airy, sunlight shone cheerily through the large picture windows behind the desk. I longed to bask in the sunlight, it had been months since I’d seen any hint of the world outside the den. Instead, I stood silently behind Eskal and observed the scene before me. It appeared as though we’d interrupted a meeting. There were several men seated around Lucas’ desk and Lucas held Eskal’s glare with a scowl of his own. “Alpha,” Eskal stated with a curt bow as he yanked me forward to stand beside him. I tried to shrink under the men’s scornful looks. They said nothing as they watched us expectantly. “What’s the meaning of this?” Lucas asked as he straightened himself to his full height. “I’m in the middle of something.” “Yes, my lord,” Eskal replied, “But there’s an urgent matter that needs your attention.” Lucas barely glanced at me before he turned his attention to
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I awoke to a slight pressure on the bed beside me. I lay still as I felt the intruder’s weight shift. The room was only dimly lit from the hallway as there were no windows. It was much too dark to make out who had come to my room at such an odd hour. My heart began to race as he hovered over me, a hand planted on either side of my prone form. I took a shuddering breath as he brushed my hair from my face. “Emi,” he said in a hushed whisper. I turned to look at him, his eyes resembled molten gold in the darkness. Our lips nearly brushed as he shifted over me; his hair created an inky curtain around us as it fell over his shoulders. Chills ran down my spine as he sighed against my skin, “I’ve missed you.” “Ah-ah-I’ve mmmmm-mmmi-mi-mi-missed you t-t-t-too.” I breathed without thinking as I raised my arms to wind them around his neck. These past weeks had been lonely. I hadn’t realized how isolated I was until Tamsyn and Nisha had left the den to return with Loren. After a week the bored
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Izak came by my room later that day, he offered me a drawn smile as he entered the space. Tamsyn, Adeline, and Nisha cleared out in a flurry of giggles and sugary promises to be back to check on me later. I waved as they left, my body had yet to recover, and my energy was low. Izak ran his hand through his hair in a way that reminded me of Darrien. My heart ached at the gesture and the memories that sprung forth. I carefully tucked them away as Izak stood just inside the doorway.“It’s good to see you awake,” he commented as he shoved his hands into his pockets. He leaned against the doorframe as if to keep the exit available.“Thank you,” I replied. Though I was wary of his presence I smiled at the wolf. I wasn’t sure what Izak wanted, but the last time I’d seen him I had ended up unconscious for two days and awoke to an IV in my hand.“Well, uh, that is,” he began, unable to hold my gaze. “I wanted to ask if you’d forgive me for taking you to Lou, I mean, Alpha Lucas.”“What is ther
