Davina “I don’t know why father didn’t tell me about you when he and my mother came to me but I am here now.” “You’ve been through so much. I am sorry I wasn’t there to protect you like a big sister should.” “Do not feel bad. Our father made the choices he did to protect us both.” Davina reach’s over to my mother and grabs Accalia and I grab Thierry. Maliyah walks over with Aspen and joins us. She smiles at my kids, reaching out for Accalia. “Katerina, this is my daughter Accalia. She is a wolf but will have powers like us. This is our son Thierry and this is Maliyah. Malayah has been taken by our brother.” I know Derek can feel my rage and sadness at the mention of our missing daughter. Katerina reaches for her son, River. “I am so happy to meet my family. I can’t believe I am an aunt.” Katerina look at Accalia in her arms and gives her a squeeze. Accalia giggles and hugs her back. “Why don’t you have more kids Katerina?” “Maliyah, that was rude,” Derek scolds. “It’s fine De
Maliyah Something is up. I can tell everyone is worried about something and River is trying to distract me from finding out. I catch mom and the others glancing over this way several times and I can tell River is aware I noticed. “What is going on River?” “Honestly they haven’t told me anything but I can something is troubling our parents. I think it’s best you just let them handle whatever it is Maliyah.” “But I can help. I am stronger than everyone thinks.” “I don’t doubt that one bit cousin but how do you think your mother would feel if she lost you and Malayah?” I hate that he is right. I can’t risk my life, it would kill my mother if we both were lost. But that doesn’t mean I can’t help to save my sister. I promised to not abandon her and I won’t break that promise. I am distracted in my I thoughts that I am not focusing on my parents conversation but I can tell River has been. His head snaps up in their direction and I see a hint of sadness and anger in his eyes. He hear
“Oh my goodness, I’ve missed you guys. You weren’t gone very long though. I was expecting at least a week.” She pulls me into a hug. “I’ve missed you too Daniela. I thought we would be gone longer too but we were attacked by warlocks and needed to return immediately. We didn’t want to bring more danger to the fairy realm. Daniela meet my sister, Katerina, her mate, Kale and their son River.” Daniela is staring at Katerina too long like Joy did when I first met her. I can’t help but giggle. “Wow.” Is all she says, making me laugh a bit harder. “I know, kinda creepy how much we look alike besides the eyes and height difference. How is my niece doing? Being nice to her momma I hope.” “I eat light foods. She is not making this easy on me.” Daniela sees Maliyah passed out in Aspen’s arms and I can see the worry on her face. “She exhausted herself trying to keep the force field up. The warlocks attacked her and River first. We barely made it when they broke through her force field,” I
DerekOne of the first things I did upon arriving back home is accept Katerina and her family into the pack. This way they will be protected. What I didn’t expect was for River to find his mate so quickly and for it to be Katherine. I know she has been searching for a long time but gave up hope of ever finding him. Now we know why, he wasn’t even in the same realm as her. Watching River and Katherine interact reminded me of my first time seeing Davina. She may have not quite recognized the bond but Nero and I sure did. Nero has been pacing and whimpering in my head non-stop, once we read that Malayah’s wolf had been killed. Despite her suffering I knew it must’ve helped to have her wolf with her to talk to her. Davina told me Malayah had tried taking her life twice but was not successful because of the witches they have on hand. It kills me knowing my daughter is trying to kill herself rather than be used by them all because we can’t find her. I am failing her. I notice Mark returnin
“This is elder Carole’s granddaughter. What are you doing to a ten year old Derek?”“Easy Keila. Carole had a witch place a spell on Paige. Paige has clearly overheard her grandmother say something she shouldn’t have. That mark burns her if she tries to talk about it. Dimitri can remove it but it is going to burn her more to try and stop us. I need you to ease her pain as much as you can.”“Paige I am going to place my hand on your wrist. I will take away as much pain as I can. Tracey, hold your daughter. She is going to need you,” Keila replies. Tracey wraps her arms around her daughter while Keila places a hand over the mark. Dimitri scoots closer and grabs hold of Paige’s hands. Dimitri begins chanting and Paige begins to scream. I can see Keila close her eyes concentrating as Paige’s screams die down but she is still crying.“It hurt’s mommy. Make it stop!”“I know sweetie, I know. Just a little longer,” Tracey replies holding back tears. My heart breaks for the little girl and I
Malayah I have been heartbroken when I could no longer feel Maliyah. One minute I could feel the connection and then the next it disappeared. I have been trying for weeks to get through to her knowing it is futile. Something was done to Maliyah to sever our connection permanently. I can feel she is alive but I can no longer communicate with her. I now feel more alone than ever before. I wish I had listened to Derek and stayed away from Enzo. I realize now Derek has been a father to me all along and now I may never see him or my family again. I ruined everything. I walk over to the mirror that is in my room. My hair is badly matted and you can visibly see my cheek bones from the weight loss. I have many scars all over. I need to do something. I can’t keep letting them use me but I don’t know what to do. I already tried killing myself, twice, but the witches just keep healing me. I don’t want to kill anyone else. I hear the door to my room unlock and rush to the far corner. “How is
I see the light fading from her eyes as I get to my feet and take off running. I have no idea where I am or where I am going but I need to get away from here. I feel guilt hit me hard as I know the witch died saving me. She knew who I am and told me my parents have not stopped looking for me. I hope she is right and that they find me soon. I turn a corner and run into someone. I fall to the ground panicking as I back away from the person I ran into. I stop and recognize her as an elder from Derek’s pack.“I know you. You are an elder from Derek’s pack. Is he here? Are you here to take me home?”“Oh Malayah. We’ve been looking for you. I’m elder Carole. Come with me let’s get you out of here.” She takes me by the hand and I follow her. I can here Alastor barking out orders to find me. He is so angry.“Do you know how to get out of here? Where are my parents?”“Do not worry young one. Everything will be fine, just follow me.” I don’t understand why she is alone and is not answering my
Tears stream down my cheeks as I nod, acknowledging what he is telling me. I will never see my family again. Leila nuzzles me, trying to comfort me as best she can. I have screwed up royally and it has cost me my life, but if I can save someone in the process at least some good will come out of my mistakes. “Who can I save?” “There are two people close to you that are not going to survive this war. Keila and Maliyah.” “What? My sister dies too?” “She had another path laid before her but with every decision the path changes. Maliyah’s path has changed and she will fall.” I struggle with the decision. I can’t let my mother lose both of us. I feel like I will be a horrible person if I choose my sister over Derek’s sister. But the longer I think about it I know in my heart Derek would understand and Keila would sacrifice herself for one of us in a heartbeat. “What happens to them?” “Thomas will kill Keila. This could change but she would need to make a decision for this to not occu