Eden povKanox led me while I zoned out during our run towards the last remains of my past. I wanted to close that chapter and lock it for good just as much as the monster within me craved blood. “I eat them, right? Can I eat them? I’ve been craving flesh for centuries, but held back and stuck to blood, but I want flesh. Eden, can I eat them?” He repeated the questions over and over again. Up to this point, I had thought he was a vampire. Well, that we were? But now, I started doubting my own beliefs because of the neverending questions. “Kanox, who are you? Who are we?” I finally asked, unable to settle for more assumptions my mind could create. “A hybrid,” he replied smugly. I rolled my eyes at the statement. That much I already knew, but it was too little of the information I was actually seeking. He couldn’t seriously think I would let this go without getting answers. “A little more details about your statement wouldn’t hurt anyone, don’t you think so?” Kanox became so sile
Titus povLeaving Lucius behind felt like a curse and blessing at the same time. I needed to stay away for a little, but I also desperately wanted to stay near him. I was hurt, but even despite that, I hated seeing pain flash in his eyes. I hated watching him break and drop to his knees, begging for forgiveness. And even more, I hated how he forgot who he was. A King. No matter how much the remark might have hurt me, Lucius was our King and I wouldn’t forgive myself if he forgot that because of me. But thankfully, he wasn’t alone. The old man was near, and I knew he would distract Lucius, or if worse came to happen, talk him out of doing something absolutely stupid. “I think we need to find Eden,” Leo muttered as I wandered the forest. “Sure thing, smartass, as soon as our all-mighty mate decides that telling the truth is better than keeping secrets. Don’t tell me you found a way to escape my body while we had that conversation with Lucius,” I snapped at him. Leo didn’t deserve
Titus povXabat was bloody right and although I appreciated the damn heads-up, I also hated him just for the sole fact that he was right. Shifting hurt like a bitch. I had shifted alongside Leo millions of times already and at this point, turning into a wolf never hurt. But now that both of us were different, more like our mate than ourselves, each time we shifted felt like the first time. Lucius claimed it would get easier the more we do, but for fuck’s sake, I wanted the process to feel a little less than my balls were getting torn off than it did now. Every damn bone that broke - I felt it. I felt how our damn skull turned into one that reminded me of Xabat's ugly muzzle too. “Pain or not, you have no right to offend mate, Titus. Shame on you! Out of them both, Xabat is the nicest one!” Leo snapped at me, but I dismissed his words. This wasn’t a moment for us to argue about who was better than the rest. We had to focus on shifting, surviving the fucking process, and then, we h
Eden povLeaving my mates behind didn’t go how I planned it initially. Both were supposed to stay at the castle and babysit Magnus. Knowing how overprotective of him Titus and Lucius were, I was sure our boy was with someone we could trust, so at least I didn’t have to worry about that. It felt as if I had gotten one weight off my shoulders and a new one replaced it. Now, I knew I couldn’t feel at ease until I dealt with the threat and returned to my mates. I needed them both to be safe. I needed them to be careful, not act like reckless little children who loved to get their asses in trouble. Giants looked scary and dangerous, so I hoped those two wouldn’t get hurt. I had no idea how those creatures acted and operated, but I was genuinely surprised when I realized that giants didn’t notice me sneaking past them. Perhaps a part of me was sure they would notice… And weirdly enough, all of a sudden, after all the endless lectures, Kanox had nothing to say. My senses were going th
Lucius povBy the time Xabat and Leo were done, fully content with their doings, the whole area was covered in nothing but blood. I was sure it would attract rogues soon, and no matter how much I enjoyed ripping those in pieces, we didn’t have time for that now. I encouraged Xabat to give Leo a moment to rest while we wandered the forest and found a couple of hidden bags with clothes. Although it would be a tight fit, taking in consideration that we were bigger than regular werewolves, I was happy we found anything at all. Returning to Leo, we found him sitting next to a tree, the back of his head leaned against it. I threw one bag at his feet and quickly shifted. His eyes didn’t leave me as I opened my bag, pulled out clothes and got dressed. Once I was done, I raised an eyebrow at him. Being the little shit he has always been, Leo just mimicked me. A groan left me as I tried to remain as calm as possible. We were far from done with this bullshit, only the Goddess knew what Eden
Lucius povWe barged into the living room and froze. Never in my life had I thought that I would get this bloody turned on by seeing someone commit what technically was a crime. Murder, to be exact. Funny how I wasn’t the only one who shared the sentiment. “Fuck this, I’m as hard as a rock,” Titus muttered next to me. I gulped, nodded and added, “same, love. Fucking same.” The fact that both of us were wearing whatever clothing I found in the forest and it was too small wasn’t helping either. Titus looked like he was in pain, and Goddess, so was I. This was the worst moment for one of us to sport an erection, but instead, both of us did. The reason for that? Ha, simple. Eden. Our woman was covered in blood from head to toes. Her step-mother’s lifeless body was tied to the chair while her step-sister kept screaming her head off. The brat was tied to another chair, facing the mother. Eden, however, stood right behind the dead bitch, stared at her step-sister with zero emotions
Lucius pov Needless to say Titus didn’t get what he wanted. We had to get rid of the bodies and proof that we had been there, not fuck around and find out what consequences might come. Just because I was the King and these two hotheads were my mates didn’t mean we didn’t have to follow the law. This was a personal matter, not another house of criminals burned down. At the end of the day, there was a difference between preventing someone from commiting more vile crimes and killing someone for revenge. As I bagged up the bodies and brought them outside, I couldn’t help but wonder where the pack members were. Last time we came here, the building was buzzing with life, while now it was dead and soulless. I left Titus and Eden in the living room. They were responsible for cleaning up the mess she cheated while I dug the graves these two didn’t deserve. “Maybe they sent everyone away? Titus killed that Alpha, whatever for, and the grounds were buzzing with giants when we arrived.
Eden pov After we left my step-mother’s territory, I felt like a weight left my shoulders. I never realized just how much the existence of that vile woman and her daughter weighed down on me. But now that I knew they were out of the picture for good, I could finally focus on my future. I had a family now - two amazing mates and a beautiful son. But that wasn’t all… Kanox had claimed he could see children in my future. Honestly, I felt as ecstatic as scared after learning it. I always wanted to be a mother, simply to give my child a family just as amazing as one that was torn away from me. We already had Magnus, and honestly, I feared our boy would deem himself replaceable as another baby would enter our lives. I didn’t want him to feel that way. Ever. Then there was a question about Lucius and Titus. I loved them both, but I knew that the moment they would learn about the possibility, they both would go crazy and push for a baby. Men, especially those of high power, were wired lik