Aldan deserved his own chapter. Fingers crossed for their mateship. It won't be an easy road but definitely worth it in the end. They do make an appearance in the next book.
ELLE I must have dosed off because I found myself in Selene’s realm. Like always, I smiled as I basked in the peace and serenity that I always felt here. There was a gorgeous brown wolf watching me. Its fur looked just like dark chocolate and had the most mesmerizing bronze-colored eyes. I was not certain if it was male or female, but it looked to be a little smaller than Faye. I watched it approach me without fear and sat down on its haunches in front of me, waiting patiently. Its head cocked to the side. My fingers ran through its fur, making me chuckle as it began to purr. “I knew that Athena was the right choice,” Selene said as she approached us. “All wolf spirits are special to me, but Athena is very special indeed. She is one of my most trusted warrior wolves. She is named after the Goddess of Wisdom and War. A battle is not won by those who cannot strategize properly. That is where wisdom comes into play. Both the Goddess and this wolf are master strategists, and that will
ZIYAH I spent last night trying to reassure my mates that today would be okay. That was easier said than done, but they knew that it was necessary. Only I could do this, and I would do anything to protect my family. That was what I was doing for Elle today. The navy pantsuit that I was wearing today was reinforced so that it would not tear easily as well as having a layer that was spell resistant since I had no idea what I was walking into. Caiathus, Kade, and Dante came into the Council today. Elle was on standby at the pack since she could not be here today. We had no idea where the trap was or how closely they were watching us. Fuck. We did not even know who it was that would be involved. There were far too many unknowns on the board. Luckily, I knew Elle’s schedule and mannerisms down to every last detail. The day dragged on in some parts simply because it was a day filled with paperwork. Elle was always happy to take on paperwork so that I could focus on creating safety measur
ZIYAH He stared me down as if I would cower to him or something. He might have done basic research on Elle, but he obviously had no idea the type of woman that she was because Elle cowered to no one. His hand reached into his pocket and pulled a small remote out of it. He made a show of observing it, running his thumb over the controls. All I could wonder about was how many action movies he watched for research into how a bad guy acted. As of right now, I would give him a solid quarter of a star in his performance. He was breathing. That was pretty much all that he had going for him. I did not have long to ponder what the remote did because I figured it out the moment that he pushed a button. My entire body seized as electricity was pumped into my body. It took everything in me not to scream out in pain. Fuck. I was out of practice with not being subjected to torture all of these years. I could honestly say beyond a shadow of a doubt that I did not miss it. “Phew. I’ve been needi
ELLE I was flipping through the photos that showed the position that we found Ziyah in when we got there yesterday. Our gear had been equipped with recording devices just like normal, so it was easy to get stills that showed the damage that Alpha Cameron had inflicted upon her. It killed me to see everything that she had to suffer while protecting me. I had seen my brother drop to his knees as his body shook from whatever he felt through the bond. It was only an echo of what she was feeling, and it had that big of an impact on him. That just went to show that what she suffered was far worse than that. Not only had she been shot up with electricity but also had whip markings imbedded in her skin. It had surprised me that the asshole Alpha had a connection to Andrew. Sure, years had passed since I was rescued from his clutches, but the memories still remained. Someone closed the folder, hiding the photos from view. My eyes collided with my sexy mate. He placed a coffee in front of m
DANTE ‘Zeus is flying high with the knowledge of his new pup,’ Byron told me. ‘I bet he is just like he should be. Can’t wait to meet her and help spoil her rotten.’ Knowing my mate, this little Princess would be ladened with personalized gifts just like every other pup of theirs had been. Dahlia connected her laptop to the large screen. The first thing that popped up was a picture of the fucker himself. I could not wait to get my hands on him so that I could repay him for the pain that he inflicted on my mate. Desiree had come over last night to give her a checkup, heal her, and ensure that there was no underlying damage from the dark magic or the electricity. Thankfully, she was physically healthy. However, that did not account for the two nightmares that she had last night. It had been so long since she had them, but this experience threw her back into that cell once again. “Alpha Cameron of the Forest Trails pack in South Carolina. There are five complaints submitted to the C
ELLE Ten Years Later – Tonight was an incredibly important event. History in the making, and I was proud to be a part of it. Kellis entered our lives ten years ago. It was an adjustment for her because she went from being a woman hiding in the shadows, someone who flew underneath the radar in order to remain hidden from her father to an integral part of our circle. Selene chose her for Aldan and he for her. Together, they not only propelled their pack to an amazing level of prosperity but also helped to change the entire face of our Council rescue missions. She took it upon herself to design an all-inclusive survivor program. It took them from the point of being rescued through the process of establishing oneself – ensuring that they had everything they could need to become self-sufficient. The Safe Haven Foundation began as a pet project and exploded into something that was so much more. It took a few years to establish but instantly became our number one program. The banquet to
KADE 18 years following Epilogue 1 – I knew that this day would come from the moment that I felt my mate die. Many mates did not survive once one of them died, but Elle tasked me with an important mission. She wanted me to hold on as long as I could so that I could watch over our family. It was so fucking difficult to even think about living a life where she was not beside me. We had forty-seven years together, but it was not long enough. Hell, even an eternity would not be long enough. Despite the gaping hole in my heart and soul that was caused by losing her, I had vowed to uphold her last request. Some days were easier than others, but I learned to focus on our family instead of my own pain. If she could have chosen which way she wanted to leave this life then it would have been the way that it happened. She gave her life to protect our grandniece. She was a lover of all things musical, so Elle and Blakely took her to a special place in the city where that was filled with every
ZIYAH 721 years following Epilogue 2 – I was submerged in darkness, unable to remember what happened. There was something just out of reach in my mind. It was really fucking frustrating too. Time ticked by. It could have been minutes, hours, or years. There was no telling which it actually was. C’mon, think! I swear to all… “How long do you think it will take for her to open her eyes?” a familiar voice stage-whispered. “How about we ask her,” another voice said, clearly amused. “Little Goddess, how long until you open your eyes?” I slowly peeked one eye open to see Danthali bending over to look at me. His eyes crinkled as a smirk tugged at his lips. He looked very pleased with something. Knowing them, they were probably wagering on something. “That was precisely what we were doing. You really do know us so well,” he grinned and moved backwards, holding his hand out towards Ylonte. “Pleasure doing business with you,” he told him. Ylonte just rolled his eyes, plopped some coins