Sorry for the delay in posting. This chapter required a lot more focus and creativity to get just the way I wanted.
This is not how I wanted my first day back home to go. I’d been looking forward to returning to Nebrodi and taking on the rule of Alpha. I wanted to see my friends and find my mate if I was lucky. But it all came crashing down around me when Madonie attacked. The only friend I got to see was Tie, and that got interrupted by the invasion. Oh, how much things have changed since I went to France to receive further training to become Alpha. Sure Ignazio was always a little snot, and his best friend Gastone wasn’t much better. But I would never have imagined they’d stage a coup. When I left, we were at peace with Madonie. And for what? Power? Ignazio killed his parents to gain power sooner than they were willing to turn it over. That’s such a selfish thing to do. An Alpha should always put the needs of the pack before themselves. If Alpha Ugo didn’t feel Ignazio was ready for the role, he wasn’t obligated to transfer the title. And he was right based on Ignazio’s behavior. If the slaugh
“What are we going to do with all this stuff? It won’t fit in your car.” Crista frowned, looking at the bags. “Lidia, have everything delivered to Alpha’s villa. Jia will know what to do with it.” I explained, giving a stern look to Lidia as we left. “Who’s Jia?” Crista questioned. That’s right. She didn’t meet Jia this morning. Oh well, that introduction can wait. “Jia is the housekeeper. Her room is on the first floor between the kitchen and garage.” I explained, sending a message to Jia to take care of the delivery of clothes. I instructed that everything should be washed and checked for damage or tampering, especially Crista’s clothes. I trust the bitches in this pack as far as I could throw them. No one is going to harm my Papa’s mate on my watch. “She’s texting her instructions as we walk.” Isadora explained, leading our group to the Town Hall. I give the building credit. It’s an impressive three-story building for many pack activities, not just the offices for the ranked wol
I felt the darkness engulfing me, pulling me into a cold abyss. I was drowning in it, unable to breathe and my heart racing as I tried to gasp for air and reach up to the dimming light. ‘We can’t give up. Not yet. It’s not over.’ August encouraged, but even his voice sounded weak. “Hey, stay with us. I’m not explaining to our Luna that you died on my watch.” An unfamiliar voice growled encouragement as a bright light forced its way through the darkness. “Come on, Nebrodi wolf. Breath, damn it.” The voice demanded as the light clutched me, trying to pull me away from the darkness. I groaned as I was torn between the two. The voice kept demanding I stay as the light tugged harder at me. Now I know what that doll Persephone and Delilah ripped when they were toddlers felt. This is some painful shit right here. I prefer to go with the light, not that I seem to have a say in the matter. “It is not time. You still need to be of use.” The insidious voice of the Shit Witch hissed as the dar
I snickered behind my hand as, on cue, one of the elevators went into emergency shutdown, causing alarms to sound. Poor innocent Delilah and even naive Persephone looked around, worried for their sister. “Is Crista in that elevator? Why did it stop?” The girls questioned. “I’m sure everything is just fine.” I tried to keep a straight face. I probably shouldn’t be laughing since my Papa is in the elevator, and if this were someone that wasn’t his mate he stopped the elevator to have sex with, I’d be annoyed. But this is his mate, and even if I’m older than her, I find it very amusing how quickly the D’Amore charm can work. After a few more moments, Persephone’s patience was worn thin. “Why aren’t you trying to get the elevator started!? My sister is in there! What if something is wrong!?” She questioned, getting louder and angrier with each word. That certainly isn’t going to endear her to my Papa. No one likes a cock or beaver blocker. Persephone will learn that when she’s old enou
This wasn’t like when I fell down the pit the first time. This was an actual pit of pure darkness that I landed at the bottom of with a thud. I could faintly see the light above from the room I was dropped from before the trap door snapped shut, leaving me in darkness. If I had August, I could make my light. But I can’t feel him. Fuck, I hate this. This Witch is out of her damned mind. Does she really think I’m going to help her kill Crista? To KILL Crista?! Fuck no! She’s been huffing, smoking, injecting, swallowing, and doing suppositories of some severely bad drugs if she thinks that would ever happen. I am no one’s puppet! I don’t blindly obey anyone. Alright, I need to focus. Not an easy task without August. Task is a funny word. “A tisket, a tasket, I lost my little basket.” I hummed as I tried to get to my feet. “You’ve lost more than your basket.” A voice called out in the dark. I didn’t recognize the voice. It wasn’t August. It was too deep, too sinister to be August. It wa
“Well, that was bullshit. Why did we have to come back here? Crista wouldn’t explain, just said not to question and go with what’s his name.” Persephone groaned as we entered the villa. I don’t know if I can tell her the reason, probably not if Crista wouldn’t tell her. “They’ll tell us when they can. For now, we just chill here. It’s not the worst place to be stuck. We have a theater room, a pool, and food.” I assured her. “MOVIE! I want to pick.” Regina grinned, latching onto the thought of the theater room. At least someone’s excited about being stuck at the villa. I just hope her excitement can distract the Fayte sisters. “That sounds relaxing. Can we have snacks too?” Delilah questioned, letting Regina’s infectious smile and happy temperament change her focus. “Of course, you can. Why don’t you all go look through our vast movie collection.” I suggested shooing them off. “Zoe and I will see about getting snacks ready.” “This way.” Regina happily led the Fayte sisters to the t
I groaned, feeling groggy. It was like waking up after a night of excessive drinking. It may be more challenging for a werewolf to get drunk, but damn have I tried. My head was throbbing, my tongue tasted like ass and sand - no, you can’t ask why I know what either of those things tastes like, and every part of me was tingly. Not a fan. Two thumbs down and half a star. That half star is only because I’m still alive. “About time you woke up.” August snorted. I blinked and ignored all the pain as I shot up at the sound of his voice. It was weird because it wasn’t coming from inside my head. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing as I saw August sitting in front of me. We aren’t in my mind. Well, I guess we are, but this is different. “August? Is that you? Or is the Shit Witch fucking with me? She’s kept us apart, so why show me you now? It has to be a trick. Of course, it’s a trick. Fucking bitch. Her minion playing cards already drugged me and….” I rambled before quickly unzipping my p
I tried to pay attention to The Notebook, but even Ryan Gosling couldn’t take my mind off that wolf and the two men I’ve seen since last night in my dreams and now even when I’m awake. And that’s saying something. I do have a thing for Ryan Gosling. Everyone else seemed to have settled in to watch the movie. I’m glad to see Delilah and Regina getting along. With everything going on, making a new friend in my little cousin will be good for the youngest Fayte sister. Delilah seems like a sensitive girl, so all this can’t be easy on her. “Oh. Luna, welcome back.” Zoe greeted, sitting up, turning her head as Crista entered the room. Leave it to the only one in the room with an awakened wolf to know not just that someone walked in but who. “You don’t need to call me that. I’m just Crista.” Crista waved her off. I frowned because taking note of her posture and the tone of voice she used. What did my Papa, no scratch that, what did Chesed do now? “Crista!” Delilah hurried to escape her bl