We park our cars at the nearest car park to the California Council District Court. My men and I rode in the same car while my dad, even though he was wearing a disguise, rode in a different car with some of my men who were guiding the estate. They left ahead of us because I didn't want the press to see a man who is wearing a hoodie and face mask coming out of my car live on camera. I don't want them to call unnecessary attention to us with their wild assumption about someone they can't identify.We already informed Alpha Nate of our plans before our arrival and he assured me he would arrange a private room for my dad to stay in pending the time that the trial proceedings will commence."This is going to be exciting," I say when we walk out of the parking lot and I see the front of the courthouse crowded with pressmen and people holding placards. "I wonder what they have on their placards," I say since I can't see it from the direction we're coming from. "Yeah. At least they're bein
He cocks his head aside, obviously expecting me to act surprised or say something in reply to all he's said but I don't. My eyes watch every one of his moves.He chuckles"You're as cold as you're rumored to be. C'mon man, talk to me! What do you think drew us towards each other? Do you think we have some kind of psychic connection between us? He asks and pauses again, but continues talking when I still don't reply."I'm wondering why though?... I mean, I know why I wanted to see you but why was I so sure you would come to find me and why did you indeed come to find me?– but of course, we will get to my reason for wanting to see you soon enough. What's your reason for coming to find me though? I'd very much like to know what was so important..." He suddenly stands up from where he's sitting as he talks, making Henrik and Ivar growl loudly in warning. His friend also pushes himself away from the wall he's leaning on. Standing with the easy gait of a good fighter with eyes focused on
Ivar attempts to go after them as Draco and his friend walk up the stairs and away from us but I stop him "Ivar!" I say, firmly holding his hand, preventing him from going after them."Not today! Let him go for now! We'll have a lot of time to deal with him later, just not right now." I say but to my surprise, he struggles to remove his hand from mine. "No, General! You heard him. He threatened to kill Ella! I have to kill the son of a bitch now otherwise we might not be able to get our hands on him after today! How can we even find him, he's a rogue! Rogues don't belong to any pack! If we don't kill him right now we might not have another opportunity again and... He said he would kill my mate, General. You heard when he said he would kill her!"This is the first time any of my men apart from Eric will directly or indirectly question a direct command from me. But I understand the circumstances and how he's feeling so I let his first act of disobedience slide. I would do the same or
"Let's go find somewhere away from all these prying eyes to talk," Alpha Nate says as he picks up his briefcase from beside him on the floor."Yeah. I know somewhere that people hardly use." I say as we walk out of the courtroom while my men follow behind us. I decided we should talk on the stairs. At least I know that place is away from prying eyes as people hardly use it.We climb the stairs and I stop at a landing when we've climbed far enough. To ensure we have privacy, Ella goes back down to stand somewhere on a staircase like a lookout while Ivar and Bear continue up to be sure no one is waiting around, leaving Alpha Nate and me alone to talk."Now we're alone. What's the problem? Let's hear it." I say as I notice his countenance has changed. His worried look is now relaxed with a smile "Actually, we don't have any problem...""We don't?" I ask with surprise. What happened? Weren't you anxious about something like a moment ago?""Hmm mm... I just had to adopt that look so they
Seeing the drama going on around us, Evelyn begins shedding her crocodile tears to gather pity from the people. After a while, she stands and begins to slowly walk toward where I'm sitting beside Alpha Nate..."I warned Knox about him!" She cries out for all to hear. "I warned him not to trust the bastard who has always been jealous of his real son but he wouldn't listen to me. He said they were both his sons and wanted to be fair since they both came on the same day. He was a good father to you, Thor! Despite the fact that you're just a bastard, he still allowed you to lead the pack just because you're the first son. So is this how you pay him back for all he's done for you!... Why are you this evil!?..." She cries on and on as if the Alpha's position was handed to me by my dad and I didn't fight and won a duel against her son in the presence of millions of humans, shifters, and vampires.I stop watching Evelyn's drama that's obviously not meant for me but for the cameras and peop
The courtroom falls into pin-drop silence seconds after the court police enter with Owen between them. The people are all shocked when they see the person they believed was dead walk in. Even Justin looked shocked. Looking from Owen to his mother and back to Owen with his mouth half open. Not everyone is shocked actually. Evelyn isn't. She has the same sad and bored expression on her face. Carol and Victoria look like they've just seen a ghost as they slowly stand up from their seats..."Daddy?..." Victoria calls softly in disbelief. Her eyes brimming with fresh tears."Oh my god! Owen!? Is that really you or am I in a dream?" Carol also whispers, her voice heavy with emotion.At that moment, the room suddenly wakes up and becomes abuzz as everyone begins to whisper to each other all at the same time..."The Beta is not dead!?...""He's alive!?...""Oh my god! Beta Owen has been alive all this while!?..."Both Victoria and her mother slowly walk out from between the bench they're si
The moment the asshole judge pronounced his judgment, those that really want me dead jump up in their seats, happily cheering, hugging, and shaking each other's hands. Justin carries his mother up and spins her around, making her squeal with delight while Owen and his family cry tears of joy in each other's arms. Even the judge himself looks down at all of them, smiling in approval as they rejoice. I don't think he's ever been prouder about achieving anything in his life."Finally! Finally! Finally!" Justin shouts enthusiastically as he punches his fist in the air. Then he walks towards me with a huge grin plastered on his face, closely followed by two of his friends that I recognize from back when we were in school together before I got expelled "Enjoy your freedom while it lasts, man. The police will soon be here to take you and your cronies away..." He says, turning to the person on his right."I'm not quite sure Mike, what do you say to a bastard who is about to die?..."Mike's
The people let out loud gasps. Shock written on most of their faces. Even the judge had a deep frown of confusion etched on his face."But that's not possible!..." Carol quickly says out loud in disbelief. The old wolf raises an eyebrow at her questioningly."Are you calling me a liar!?" He asks, his eyes narrowing dangerously in her direction."No, Alpha, just that what you said is– it's simply not possible!" She vehemently denies on her husband's behalf. "I'm sorry sir. I meant no disrespect of course but I know my husband! We lived together for twenty years and that's long enough for me to know what he could and couldn't do. I know he would never commit treason against you! Why would he do that!? You saved his life once, brought him into this pack, accepted and trained him to be your Beta and he's forever grateful for that! He was dedicated to his duties. He adores you and practically worships the ground you walk on, Alpha, so why would he commit treason against you!? He has no
"Yes, we came as soon as your Dad told us. He drove down here like a madman, almost killing us in the process!" Eric complains behind Thor and I laugh, gently pushing away so I can properly look at my man."Oh, babe!" I say. I touch his head and all over his face while telling myself, this is real. It is not an illusion. My mate is standing here before me. He's holding me in his arms."I'm not dreaming or am I?..." I seriously ask, looking deeply into his eyes. "This is not an illusion?" I ask again, kissing him this time. "Eric and Lily are not playing tricks on me?" His smile widens as he shakes his head,"No, babycakes." He replies and then crushes his mouth onto mine. His lips push mine open, making way for his tongue to deeply delve and explore the insides of my mouth. I kiss him back as fiercely, clinging tightly to him with my arms wrapped around his neck and my legs around his waist."Did that feel like an illusion?" He whispers into my ear after he pulls away from our kis
I enter the doctor's office, expecting to see Doctor Anders but it's another doctor that I see sitting in his chair. The man's eyes widen with surprise as I enter. "Oh, my!..." He exclaims and immediately stands from his chair, bowing so deeply his head almost hits the desk in front of him.He recognizes me even though we've not met before. Indeed the news about me saving everyone has spread amongst the warriors. I guess they also know I'm the one with the Lycan wolf. I wonder how long it will take my Lycanthropy secret to spread to the outside world."Luna–ma'am... I'm so sorry! I– I didn't know– I mean, we weren't expecting you! I would have personally gathered everyone to welcome you if I'd known and..." "No, that won't be necessary..." I say with a smile. Gather everyone to welcome me! Isn't that doing too much? I look from him to Ella. "I was expecting to see Doctor Anders?...""Oh, that's my bad, Luna, I should have informed you ahead of time before we arrived here..."
"I saved us!? How did I do that!?" I ask in disbelief since I don't remember doing anything but cry."We lost our powers. He was separated from the rest of us. The witch's plan was for me to watch him die a painful death and all I remember doing was cry. So how did I do it? How did I save us?"You screamed..." Lily replies I frown"That was it!?... I just screamed?" I ask not understanding how that helped save people's lives."Yes!" Ella says with excitement." You screamed and combusted!..." My eyebrows shots up in surprise as I continue to listen to her talk"The General told us all about it. He said it's one of your abilities. Besides, I was there that day when Alpha Elias asked about your powers and you told us what happened when you screamed in anger once."That was the day Miranda and the Council police came to arrest me. "That was what saved us!? And I combusted!?" "Yes! You screamed and burst into blue flame. They all flee. Fighting to escape the agonizing pain your screa
Ash's POV "Come on, babe! You can do it!" Thor softly says behind me. "Control is in the mind, remember? You control your powers with what your mind will and wish for. It will do what you ask it to do. It will harm or kill anyone you wish to harm or kill." "But I'm trying!" I shout with frustration. "I'm trying but it's not working!""Try harder!" I hear Granduncle Beowulf's firm voice say. "You're Goddess Sif. The chosen one of our House Howell. You're also a Lycan so give it your all! Try harder!""If you want to do it then you have to stop panicking so you can be able to concentrate." My mom's gentle voice takes over from Granduncle Beowulf. "Calm down. Relax and try to breathe through it. You can do it. I believe in you. Breathe my darling, breathe..." "Okay!" I say, nodding my head as I take deep breaths in before letting it out slowly. "I am Lycan. I am Goddess Sif. I am the chosen one of House Howell. I can do it. Control is in the mind...Control is in the mind...Cont
My eyes widen when the ground drops from underneath everyone right before my eyes. Or should I say they're floating above the ground? What is this? What is happening all of a sudden?I look around me and realize, no, not everyone, just the werewolves! The wereapes and hybrids are standing firmly on the ground while the werewolves float above it.Wait, I'm a werewolf. Why am I not floating with the others? Why am I the only one standing with our enemies?And why is everywhere this quiet all of a sudden? What happened to the mighty growls and groans? Come to think of it, they didn't just stop growling and groaning; they're motionless. They look frozen in place? "Thor!" I hear my name and my heart skips a bit with apprehension.Ash. I would recognize that voice anywhere. I suspected they wouldn't be able to stop her. Now she's here. God, why does she have to be here now that everything is turning upside down? My eyes search among the crowd of werewolves above the ground until I see
Thor's POVThe outcome of a battle could be decided by various factors which include the skill of the commanding officers, the numbers and experience of the warriors, the instruments and weapons used, the battleground, the weather conditions... and so onMind you; I said 'could be.' No one can predict the outcome of a war. Even if you get all your ducks in a row before the battle or your warriors are already having the upper hand during the battle, unexpected circumstances can suddenly turn the tide and fuck things up for you. Back in Denmark duels and battles between packs are the norm. It's a way to expand our territories, establish honor, and settle disputes. I've fought in many battles in the fifteen years I stayed with my uncle but none as crazily wild as this. A few minutes into it, I realized despite all the training we've had, we're still far from ready. Werewolf vs Wereape is a fair fight. Werewolf vs. hybrid is death sentence, especially for the nonoriginals among us. I
What the hell! I shockingly gaspIt's not a wereape child. It's a human! A human child wearing a wereape costume! My eyes narrow in disbelief when I see more hybrids coming out from behind her. Like, they're literally coming out of thin air. When Eric and Lily opened their portals, I saw the air shimmered before the space opened and widened into a hole big enough for multitudes to pass through. This is just plain space. More of them are coming out of plain, space! I whirl around, looking for Lily, but I don't see her anywhere.The only human form I see driving a dagger into a wereape's heart is a stranger. A black woman that reminds me of a character in a famous movie series. Oh, yes. Ancient witches take the form of another when their identity is exposed or they don't want to be exposed."Lily!" I growl over the chaotic howls and growls around us and the woman turns to look at me."Lily?" I questioningly call again to double sure and she smiles. Hurrying to me as she wipes her bl
The air reeks of blood, burnt flesh, and the sickening stench of dark wolves. Mighty growls and snarls reverberate all around me, filling my head with vivid images of the battle raging nearby.Even though my Lycan is running fast and hard, the loose beach sand slows me down, making it feel as if I'm running in slow motion. Damn, dunes! And damn Thor for sending me to the farthest part of the beach where hills of sand are molded everywhere.My heart beats wildly inside my chest. It's not only because I'm extremely anxious though. It's mostly because I'm feeling my mate's emotions– rage, fear, frustration, desperation... This makes me wonder, if the mighty Thor is feeling this way, then doesn't it mean the apes have the upper hand?I stumble and growl out in pain when I suddenly feel a sharp unbearable pain on my right flank. I touch the place and subconsciously look down at my hand. What was I expecting to see? Blood? I wonder.Almost immediately, I feel another ripping pain on my l
The moment I rise to follow the rest a strong hand holds me back. I turn to look at the person and I see Thor looking down at me, clearly looking worried. I wonder if he had been behind me all this while. I couldn't have known since our essence had been masked by Lily so the enemies wouldn't be able to smell our presence.I try to switch my grim expression into a smile but I'm not sure I manage to successfully pull it off. "Baby, we...""Do you remember what we talked about when I got my Thor power?" He hurriedly asks, cutting me off mid-sentence I frown, trying to recall that particular conversation "About control?" I ask He nods"Yes, about control. You're Goddess Sif. The chosen one of House Howell and a Lycan. If the time comes then don't be afraid to summon and use your powers. Control is in the mind. You control your powers with what your mind will and wish for. It will do what you ask it to do. It will harm or kill anyone you wish to harm or kill, you understand me!?" H