Eric questioningly raises his brow at me when Ash goes to Ivar's car and sits in the back seat with the child still cradled in her arms instead of my car."Don't ask." I curtly say with irritation to his unasked question before turning my gaze to Ivar. "You go ahead to the pack with the women and kids. We'll follow as soon as the cargoes are loaded.""Yes, Alpha." He says and walks to his car."No, you're not riding with them..." I call back the woman who also moves to follow Ivar with her hands still bound behind her back."Huh?..." She says, looking at me in confusion like I just spoke to her in a foreign language."You heard me. And you should know I hate to repeat myself." I tell her, signaling to Timothy to take her to either Eric or Henrik's car. She frowns then, refusing to budge from where she's standing."My kids...""Are going to be fine..." I impatiently cut her off mid-sentence, finishing her statement for her."No!" She says firmly. "I want to be with my kids! You can't
The moment I see the girls hurrying towards us, I hold up my hands to stop them in their tracks. Although I know standing between horny man-wolves and their mates is a dangerous thing to do, I dare to do it because these are my brothers and I know they won't dare raise even a finger to attack me. I can tell from the low growls coming from them that they aren't happy about my interruption though. They want to embrace their mates so badly that their wolves' eyes are glowing with anticipation. I don't mean to be a killjoy, I just have to make something clear before I allow them to indulge themselvesI turn from the girls to face my men..."I'm sorry guys! I'm so sorry for standing between you and your mates. I know you're anxious to be with them, I just want to remind you of our purpose of being here, especially about the fact that we have cargo inside the trunks that we need to deliver home ASAP..."Their growls become louder but I stand my ground. Internally reminding myself of the fa
"Thank God!" The coat of arms guy exclaims the moment the trunk opens. He lifts his head and grins widely. "Just when I was beginning to think you've forgotten me inside there." He's surprisingly good-natured for someone who has been locked in a car trunk for almost an hour."Well, are you coming out or would you rather spend the night in there?" Eric asks"Oh, yes. Of course, I'm coming out. I'll need help, though." He says, wiggling around while trying to get up.Henrik comes forward and pulls apart the zip cuffs binding him till it breaks. "Wow!" He exclaims as he finally sits up, not getting out of the trunk. "That's impressive. I've been straining to get out of that and you actually snapped it so effortlessly." He says while rubbing his wrist."Straining to get out, huh?" I ask, raising a brow questioningly at him.He immediately shakes his head "Oh, no! No, Alpha, don't get me wrong! I wasn't trying to escape. He chuckles nervously. "I mean where would I go? You have my wife
I burst into laughter then. Benjamin Carter but originally named Asher Denton! Yeah right! Asher Denton my ass! What the fuck does this clown take me for? A fool? Who is he exactly? Is he truly Alpha? Could it be that he's a con man? Is he doing all this to avoid the stress of applying and the waiting period? Damn, he sounded so convincing just now. I would probably have believed his nonsense and fallen for his crap if I didn't already know about the Dentons. No wonder he didn't recognize Evelyn during the disagreement with Ash. God, I'm so going to kill him if this turns out to be a waste of my time.But there's still the question of how he got to know about my status as the chosen one of House War-cloud?... If he truly wants to con his way into my pack, wouldn't it make sense to thoroughly investigate the Dentons before he starts to lay claims about the family? Come to think of it, there's no need for investigation. The information about how House Denton betrayed the other four Ho
Because of their heavy weight, we're better than them in terms of speed and agility. Even though they're not affected by Silver, iron is another story entirely. It can burn and easily penetrate their skin. The hotter the iron, the more damage it will do to them.And you're going to love this..." He says, rubbing his hands gleefully. It's obvious he deliberately saves that part for the last "Love what? Can't you just continue without being dramatic? Stop wasting time!" Henrik says a little impatiently "Of course my grumpy and impatient friend." He flashes Henrik a grin despite his cold face before continuing."Lunar Eclipses!" He says with relish. "This fuckers hate lunar eclipses. They stay indoors during this period because the lunar eclipse strips them of all of their supernatural power to the point of being as fragile and powerless as humans.""Is this a fact?" I ask with a raised brow."It has not been proven by me of course because I don't have the resources to do that but I
Ash's POV I thought it was just a matter of reading stories and coaxing the kids back to sleep when a maid came to call me where I was entertaining Carla and Clarita that the girls were awake and asking for their parents. Ella already called to explain the situation to me so I know getting their parents is out of the question. I'll have to take care of things myself. I was shocked to the core when I entered the room to see one of the maids that I left to watch them bleeding from a bite mark on her face and long deep nail scratches on her arms. I was told the kids attacked her. Crouch in one corner of the room. The youngest is whimpering with her face buried in her sister's body while the oldest has her arms wrapped around her protectively. Her furious glare I take to mean, 'Come closer if you dare!'"Go to doctor Anders and get that treated immediately," I tell the maid with the bite mark and nail scratches. "We can't risk the injuries getting infected so, hurry!""Yes, Luna!" She
Thor's POVIt's been a long day for all of us so it's fine if she doesn't want to talk. I don't really want to talk either. All I want is for my mate to hug me. I want to breathe in her essence and fall asleep in her arms. I need her comfort now, more than ever but sadly, she also doesn't want to see me.Although I'm sure I can not go feral now that she's in my life. I still need her right fucking now! My brain is beginning to have that frustrating feeling of not being able to process important stuff except for one thing. This time, it's the images of the mangled bodies of my mom, aunt, and uncle. I can't seem to get that horrific scene out of my mind no matter how hard I try. I get dressed and slump back on the bed to wait so I can tell her everything. When I don't hear the sound of running water even after waiting for more than ten minutes. I stand up and move closer to the bathroom door. Pressing my ears to it, I hear voices laughing. Probably she's watching something on her phone
She's not here yet but her essence is strong, exhilarating, and heady. I want to stand up and rush to meet her halfway but I force myself to act nonchalant. I lean back and allow my eyes to drift shut like her presence doesn't concern me. After all, she didn't want to see me before. "Thor, Ash is here." I hear my dad say. However, before I can say anything in reply, I hear her speak to my dad."Good evening Pops..." They exchange pleasantries. She apologizes about what happened between her and Evelyn but my dad brushes her off."I was just concerned for you. Evelyn is a dangerous woman, don't ever underestimate her. Be careful and always stay on guard." He replies My eyes remain shut all through their short conversation as if my dad is speaking to a stranger whom I have no business with. Then I hear the rustle of clothes as he stands up."It's been a long day. It's time to rest these old bones of mine." He says and I finally open my eyes. "Yeah. Hug her for me, will you." I say an
"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