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ELDER'S BLOOD Before the War
Elena's point of view.Vanda gives a sly grin and cups my cheeks, pressing a kiss to my lips as the soap on his skin melts away. My hands can’t slide any further without crossing into intimate territory, and I’m instantly reminded of how I’ve avoided touching him out of fear I’d embarrass myself. Though, that fear is starting to seem silly—Vanda knows I haven’t done these things with anyone else. Surely, he’d understand if I needed guidance again.I move my right hand against him, recalling what he showed me before in the dining room, even though he had been clothed then. He leans into me, deepening our kiss, so I take it as a sign to continue. I take him fully in my hand, and his body reacts immediately. My mind fills with memories and fantasies, my heart picking up its pace.Vanda’s right hand drops from my jaw, adjusting my grip on him, guiding me to tighten my hold in a way I would’ve been too nervous to attempt on my own. I continue, and soon enough, my back is pressed against th
Last Updated : 2025-02-13ELDER'S BLOOD Thread of War and Bond.
Elena's point of view.I fill the kettle with water and turn off the faucet. "You know he’ll be alright," Elizabeth says."Death isn’t the only consequence of war," I murmur, staring at my half-empty glass.She sighs. "No, of course not. So what’s really bothering you?""Vanda was fighting in battles before he was even of age. I can’t help but think it affected him. And with all these wars... I worry it’s only making things worse. It’s hard to believe that he can take so many lives and not carry the weight of it."Elizabeth sets the kettle on the stove, igniting the burner. "I’m sure it affects him, just like it affects every man out there fighting."I turn to her. "Then what can I do to help him?"A quiet pause settles between us, and for a moment, I think she might not have an answer. Then she speaks."Kevin used to be a full-time warrior before he hurt his back. There wasn’t an active war at the time, but he was part of a group patrolling the borders to prevent rogue settlements fr
Last Updated : 2025-02-14ELDER'S BLOOD Wound and War
Elena's point of view.Elizabeth, Serena, and I take our time at the seamstress’s shop. Serena picks out some clothes from the general stock, but she also selects a few special pieces—the ones that Elizabeth and Ben refer to as "miraculously found" right after I step inside.Her purchases are billed to the pack house, supposedly just a small deduction from Alpha VuK’s considerable wealth.After shopping, we return home for lunch. Once we’ve cleaned up, Ben arrives, as if on cue. The moment he steps into the kitchen, Serena becomes flustered, her usual composure giving way to shy smiles and rosy cheeks. For a brief moment, her obvious infatuation distracts me from my own anxieties, but the looming attack still weighs on my mind.Ben mentions needing to gather ingredients from the garden, and Serena eagerly volunteers to go with him. They leave together, and when they return an hour later, Serena announces that the warriors have reached the border.Elizabeth heads out to meet Kevin now
Last Updated : 2025-02-16ELDER'S BLOOD Safe Haven
Elena's point of view."I forgot to mention it yesterday—Serena can start as soon as tomorrow. You, on the other hand, need to wait until your wrist heals and Rose clears you for shifting. Your sessions will be at eight in the morning, and Serena’s will be at five.""In the morning?" I ask, adjusting the leather brace around my wrist."Evening," Vanda corrects.I nod, digesting the information. "Okay, I'll let her know before she heads out."Just as I turn to leave, Vanda speaks again. "Come back up here afterward, okay?"A strange flutter stirs in my chest at the request. "O-okay," I say before quickly heading downstairs.I find Serena in the kitchen, drying dishes while Ben washes them. As soon as I relay the information, Ben encourages her to go, saying it’ll be good for her. She agrees, albeit with a bit of hesitation.Meanwhile, my own doubts creep in. The idea of joining the running group unsettles me. What if I'm the slowest? I’ve never had a reason to run unless I was moving b
Last Updated : 2025-02-17ELDER'S BLOOD Precautions and Promises.
Elena's point of view. As I slowly wake up, the first thing I notice is my own nakedness, followed immediately by the warmth of Vanda’s body wrapped around mine. His arms encircle me protectively, his breath soft against my ear. Sunlight filters through the closed shutters, though I don’t remember shutting them—or even falling asleep.Vanda takes a deep breath, his hold tightening slightly around my ribs.“What happened?” I murmur, my voice heavy with sleep. I recall us being together, tangled in each other’s embrace, talking quietly as I rested against his chest, reluctant to move.“You fell asleep,” he replies in a hushed tone. “I figured you’d wake up when I rolled you off me, but you must have been exhausted.”He must have closed the shutters after that and dressed partially because I feel fabric against my back. Blinking drowsily, I push myself up with one arm, using the other for support as Vanda shifts onto his back, his arm sliding away. My gaze drifts to the nightstand, wher
Last Updated : 2025-02-18ELDER'S BLOOD A Step too Slow.
Elena's point of view.I wanted to ask Elizabeth more about the precautions Vanda had instructed her to take, but she didn’t seem eager to discuss them. I knew I wasn’t the only one affected by Alpha Kane’s infiltration—it left a bitter feeling in her as well—but my curiosity wouldn’t let it go. If Alpha Walter managed to break through our borders, Vanda wanted Elizabeth to take me under… Under what?If there was a hidden space beneath the packhouse, like a basement, I would have known about it by now. But perhaps other buildings had concealed rooms. Wherever this supposed hiding place was, I hoped I’d never have to see it.---The hours leading into the moonless night passed in a blur of intimacy, whispered words, and quiet comfort. Elizabeth was sent home, and a note was delivered to Mark, instructing him not to come by. Vanda and I spent the day in our bedroom, only breaking away briefly when he gave me a report on the previous day's losses. In that brief window of time, I shared E
Last Updated : 2025-02-20ELDER'S BLOOD A Basket of Remembrance.
A pinkish sunset bathes the pack house in warm hues as Vanda arrives home for the evening. Though the weather has been growing colder and rainier, the golden light makes everything feel cozy and inviting.Elizabeth and I have been at the kitchen table for hours, completely absorbed in planning our delivery project. After a bit of light snooping in the study, we found some useful supplies. Papers are scattered across the table, accompanied by empty mugs and plates dusted with crumbs—Mark’s cookies and muffins didn’t last long.“He’s been baking nonstop since Serena arrived,” Elizabeth mutters as we hear Vanda’s footsteps approaching. “Not that I’m complaining—he’s way better at it than I am.”I turn toward the archway just as Vanda steps in. Resting my hands on the back of my chair, I greet him with a tired smile.“Have you two been busy?” he asks, stepping closer to examine the notes and maps we’ve spread across the table.“Yeah,” I say, tapping the binder in front of me. “Since we ha
Last Updated : 2025-02-22ELDER'S BLOOD The Lord Is Mine.
Asmada frowned. She did not like what was happening—everything seemed to be favoring the she-wolf.Still, she forced a small smile. There was time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, was it?Aurora turned her attention to the Vampire King, King Draven. Something about him was unsettling. He spoke more than necessary, his words slurred as if he were not in his right mind. Everything about him felt… odd.She narrowed her eyes. How much had he drunk?From the way he lounged carelessly with his men, it was clear he had more than his fill.“Oh, here she is. She finally decided to come back to her senses,” Draven said, his voice laced with amusement.The men around him chuckled, shaking their heads as they joined in his laughter.Aurora inhaled sharply, her fists clenching at her sides. There was no way she could leave the king like this. Letting him remain in this state, surrounded by his men, could lead to something drastic.She recalled the vampire queen’s words: Take him away from his human fr
Last Updated : 2025-02-22
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ELDER'S BLOOD A Name for the future.
As Elizabeth and I sit at the kitchen table, reviewing our latest gift deliveries, we reflect on the positive feedback we've received."I think people really appreciate the flowers," I say thoughtfully.Elizabeth nods. "I agree; they add a nice touch.""And when Tamara showed her daughter the teddy bear we added to their basket, my heart just melted.""That was such a sweet moment," Elizabeth agrees, glancing up from our notes.With our work for the day completed, we lounge comfortably, going over ideas for improving our gifts."Do you think we should change anything?" I ask, leaning over to peek at the notepad. "It feels like we're close to having a solid routine.""I think we should fill out the flower arrangements a little more, and then we’ll be all set.""Sounds—"Before I can finish, the front door swings open, and the sharp voices of Vanda and Charles clash in the hallway."He got hurt because he's still recovering from a dislocated shoulder! He shouldn’t have been put against
ELDER'S BLOOD The Meeting after War.
Charles greetee us with a polite "Good morning, Luna, Alpha," as he moves to the chair across from mine.Sensing the tension thick in the air, I offer a reassuring smile and shift my chair slightly closer. "No one else is here yet. You don’t have to call me Luna.""Just getting into the habit," he says with a small smirk.The unease between him and Charles is unmistakable. Rather than longtime friends working through their differences, they seem more like distant acquaintances forced to tolerate each other. Vanda had mentioned last night that they had settled things—to some degree—but judging by their stiff interactions, it was purely a professional truce rather than the personal reconciliation I had hoped for."We were just at Rose’s," I say deliberately, keeping my voice light. "I’m officially pregnant."Charles’ rigid demeanor softens slightly. His gaze flicks toward Vanda, who meets his eyes with an unreadable expression."Congratulations," Charles finally says, turning to me. "T
ELDER'S BLOOD A New Beginning.
Elena's point of view."Alpha, Luna, come in, come in."Rose’s voice is warm, her outstretched hand beckoning us into the safety of her home. The wind outside howls like a wounded beast, whipping through the pack lands, carrying with it the scent of damp earth and brittle leaves. The trees groan as their branches are bent and stripped, surrendering to the season’s merciless grip. The forest, once a golden canopy, is fading into skeletal silhouettes against an iron-gray sky.I hesitate for a moment, tilting my chin up to the heavens. The clouds are heavy, swollen with the promise of rain, and I hope it holds off until Elizabeth and I finish delivering the remaining baskets.Vanda is right behind me, stepping in swiftly and pulling the door shut. The second it clicks into place, the outside world is muffled, leaving only the crackling of a fire and the rich scent of herbs lingering in the air."That wrist of yours," Rose says, eyes narrowing as she sets her hands on her hips. "Tell me i
ELDER'S BLOOD Burden of War, Bond of Love.
By the time Vanda returns, I’ve already checked all the doors and turned off most of the downstairs lights, leaving only the staircase chandelier glowing softly. As I stand in the bathroom, scrutinizing my reflection, I try to imagine how my body will change over the coming months. So far, the changes are almost nonexistent—just a shift in my scent, something only Vanda and a few others have noticed. It doesn’t feel real yet. I crave tangible proof, something undeniable to remind me that a new life is growing inside me.The sound of footsteps on the stairs pulls me from my thoughts. I straighten just as Vanda appears in the open doorway, his expression unreadable, exhaustion dulling his sharp features. He loosens his tie, his movements slow and deliberate, scanning the room as if lost in thought."H-how was it with Charles?" I ask, hesitating, not wanting to push too hard."It was… alright," he finally says, though the stiffness in his shoulders suggests otherwise. "We couldn’t agree
ELDER'S BLOOD A Grieving Alpha.
Elena's point of view.As Charles and I approach the study, a wave of anxiety clenches my chest. The heavy doors are closed, a clear indication that Vanda doesn’t want to be disturbed. But Charles doesn’t care. Without hesitation, he pushes one of the doors open and guides me inside with a firm hand hovering just behind my back.Vanda stands behind his desk, his hands planted on the polished wood, his expression caught between amusement and irritation. He bows his head for a brief moment before straightening, his sharp gaze locking onto Charles."I thought Elena would like to be part of this conversation," Charles states, stepping beside me.Vanda exhales sharply, crossing his arms. "Of course, you’d think that," he mutters.My eyes drift toward the glass sitting on Vanda’s desk, the decanter nearby waiting to fill it. Exhaustion and fury simmer beneath his composed exterior, his thirst for vengeance barely contained. The weight of everything that has happened still lingers in his pos
ELDER'S BLOOD Whispers of War, A New Beginning.
I wake up alone, just as I went to bed, and it’s clear that Vanda never came home last night. I lie in bed for a while, lost in thought about my body and the changes that are inevitably coming. Eventually, I push back the covers and head downstairs, finding Elizabeth already seated in the kitchen, sipping tea. Her tight-lipped smile as I join her makes me feel a little lighter."Any news since I left yesterday?" she asks, wrapping her hands around her mug.I take a seat across from her. "Unexpected news.""Unexpected? So Vanda didn’t mention anything about you being pregnant?""I'm pretty sure he hasn't noticed the shift in my scent yet. He seemed... distracted. It was like he was trying his hardest to keep his emotions in check, not to let his feelings about Alex slip. And then he started talking about this whole situation with Alpha Gold—it’s only adding to the chaos."Elizabeth frowns. "Alpha Gold?""Vanda thinks Alpha Gold wasn’t actually unable to come here because of Alexa being
ELDER'S BLOOD A Grieving Soul.
Elena's point of view. Back to the present Silence fills the safe room. Charles grips the doorway, staring at the floor, while Elizabeth steps away and turns to face me."Alex is dead?"I struggle to find words. I had spoken to Alex just this morning when he stopped by the packhouse to pick up Vanda’s Wolfsbane. He had even congratulated me. I never worried much about him or Charles in battle. I trusted Vanda to watch over them, but this time, Vanda wasn't there. Somehow, Alpha Walter had discovered his absence and used it to strike when we were most vulnerable."Where’s Vanda?" I ask, breaking the silence. "Does he know?"Charles looks up. "He knows. I told him, and he went after the retreating warriors. He’s hunting down Alpha Walter—he wants revenge."Elizabeth sighs. "I'm sorry."Charles takes a deep breath. "It’s safe to go back to the packhouse. They never managed to infiltrate."Elizabeth waves Serena and Ben over."So, he went after them alone?" I ask Charles as I step out o
ELDER'S BLOOD Back to The Beginning.
Vanda's point of view It was close to midnight when the mate bond struck me unexpectedly. I was in my study, going over the quarterly pack reports, trying to keep my mind occupied under the new moon. Work was supposed to be a distraction from the irrational thoughts that always surfaced on nights like these—but I had no idea I was about to spiral.Her scent drifted through the territory, seeping into the pack house, demanding recognition. I went rigid, my body betraying me as the familiar illness that plagued me bi-weekly surged through me with full force. Before I could even process it, a guard arrived at the door, his urgency pulling me back to reality.I rose from my chair, setting aside my turmoil, and faced him. I didn’t allow interruptions at this hour unless the matter was serious.“We have a trespasser from the East," the guard reported. "Two border guards have her in custody—”“You know the protocol,” I cut in, my tone firm. “If there’s no immediate threat, I’ll handle it in
ELDER'S BLOOD Forged in Fire.
Vanda VuK's point of view.On my sixteenth birthday, I experienced my first shift in the heart of the open fields, surrounded by a hundred men. My body twisted and contorted, muscles stretching in ways I had never known. I couldn't cry out, couldn't shed a tear. Instead, I bit down hard, grinding my teeth until I cracked two in the back of my mouth. The sharp fragments fell onto the grass, and when I looked up, my father stood there, arms crossed, nodding in approval.Among those watching was Charles, standing beside his father. He had shifted a year before, but his father—our Beta—kept a firm hand on his shoulder, making sure he didn’t intervene. Helping me would have been seen as a weakness, an insult to my strength.When we were children, Charles and I spent most of our time together, imagining battles and fending off pretend rogues in the forest. It was our sanctuary, a place where we could create any story we wanted. Alexa often played along, crawling under tree roots and pretend
