Thank you all for your patience! xoxo The story is almost finalized and I plan to write spin-offs afterward. This year has been truly tough on me with illnesses, family issues, and then my husband and I learned our 5-year old dog had bone cancer and we had to sadly put her down recently. Thank you again for sticking with me!
It took three days to come up with a battle plan. Three days to find some way to tell my mates that I was pregnant. I sat in the tent alone, knowing my mates were out with the pack, planning out the details for the battle. And that's exactly what this was going to be. A battle. I couldn't wrap my head around it. A few weeks ago, I was a normal eighteen-year-old. Plans to go to college. Plans for a family. And now I was a werewolf and a witch. I still didn't know much about my abilities, aside from a few minor healing spells that I barely had any control over. I moved my hand to my stomach, imagining the life growing inside me. Part of me was terrified to know I was pregnant, the other part of me elated at the idea. While I hated the idea of this war, I knew there would be no safety for my baby if we didn't stop Eluna now. Especially knowing she had joined forces with the witches. With Taliyah. My stomach clenched at the reminder of her kiss with Greyson. Her control over him had t
Everything happened so quickly.Explosions.The screams.And me? I was forced into a tent surrounded by several of my fathers' guards. I paced in the tent, debating all the ways I was going to give Greyson and my boys hell when this was all through. I told them I wanted to fight, told them that this was just as much a fight for me as it was for them. I moved my hand to my stomach, concern for our child outweighing my anger at being left behind.Somehow, I knew that we would come out of this victorious. But...there was something inside me screaming to get out. To help protect my people. I knew logically that it was the right decision for me to stay back, to keep me hidden and protected with my pregnancy. Yet, something inside me continued to war against that decision.I chuckled humorously at the word choice. I was warring with myself while the true war was happening just beyond the flaps to the tent. As the acrid smell of smoke hit my nostrils, I froze, trying to see outside through th
I woke up, a warm feeling surrounding me and I realized that I was once more in my bed. I smiled, relaxing at the feel of my mates nearby. The three were asleep and I carefully slid from their hold, moving towards the bathroom, pausing to stare into the mirror. My eyes had changed.They were now bright gold.I stared at my reflection for a moment, unsure how to feel or think at the change. Then I froze, moving my hand to my stomach, terrified that I'd lost my baby. I knew using the kind of magic I had was dangerous and I'd been prepared for anything, but now the thought that I'd lost my child was just...awful.Tears began to form in my eyes from the mere thought of the loss and before I could do anything else, a strong pair of arms wrapped around me and pressed me to an equally strong chest. I relaxed, recognizing Greyson's scent instantly and allowed myself to be pulled into his embrace."Don't ever do something stupid like that again, Dani," he said, his voice a hoarse whisper.Had h
5 years later...I woke up to the sounds of giggling and felt a smile form on my lips. Slowly slipping out of bed, I slipped on my robes and stepped out of the tent. I stopped momentarily as my eyes adjusted to the bright sun, blinking back the tears from the light change. When I was finally ready, I once more made my way around the massive tent my mates and I worked to build upon after the birth of our daughter, Saia.When I made my way to the small playground we'd built for Saia, I was greeted by the sight of my giggling daughter and all three of my mates playing. Her bright golden eyes found me almost instantly and she cried out in delight, running from her fathers and straight into my arms. I caught her easily, chuckling as I maneuvered her around my growing stomach."Careful, sweetie," I chuckled. "You've gotta be a good big sister for your baby brother or sister.""Sorry, Mommy," Saia said, gently rubbing her hand over my stomach carefully. "I'll be a good sister! I promise.""I
I couldn't believe what I was hearing!My father was actually alive? The words my mother left me with before I had to go to school continued to run through my mind. I couldn't believe it still.How could they just lie to me like that?And why were they suddenly deciding to drop this on me now? On my eighteenth birthday? It all seemed so odd. I couldn't make any sense of it. I took a deep breath as I made it to the bus stop. I would not let this ruin my day.And what do you truly have planned for today to let things ruin it?I slipped my headphones over my head, hoping the music would drown out my inner thoughts as much as it drowned the outside world out. As the bus stopped in front of the stop, I tried not to visibly cringe at the loud squeals the brakes made. The bus had definitely seen better days, but I knew better than to think they'd actually put any money in fixing the public transportation
I stood at the corner of my block, gazing down the street at the entrance gate to my home.Somehow the stranger knew where I lived. I couldn't move, my feet were frozen in place, part of me needed to move, needed to be closer to this man, the other part of me--the smarter part--was screaming at me to turn and run. Why was he following me? I had no idea what he wanted from me, but standing frozen like I was wasn't going to get me any answers. Finally, I took a deep breath, clutching the straps to my backpack as I made my way towards the stranger. The confusing emotions only grew that much stronger the closer I got to him. Finally, I reached the man and he turned to me, a look of impatience and annoyance on his face.He's annoyed at me...?What the hell!"Can I help you?" I seethed, trying to reign my emotions, ignoring every part that screamed at me to not raise my voice, to show respect to thi
I could feel the stranger's lips on mine. His hands held my wrists above my head, once again driving me into a submissive position, which was exactly how he wanted me. I couldn't fight him, wouldn't even if I could. This was right. I knew it deep down that I belonged to him, I was fated to be with this man. I shivered, allowing myself to get lost in his kiss. I gasped as his tongue swept over mine, whimpering as he continued to overpower me.That was when I realized there was another set of hands on me. I whimpered, breaking free to see who was touching me. A new man appeared. He was cloaked in shadow, but I once more realized that I was destined for him too.My mind was reeling.I was destined for...Another shadowed figure stood behind the two and I let out a whimper, a driving need for him to also join us. I needed them--needed all three men to claim me. I was theirs for the taking, all they had to do was take.
I leaned my forehead against the cool glass of the SUV's window. I closed my eyes, trying to calm my thoughts. In less than twenty-four hours, my entire life had changed. My father hadn't been wrong when he'd commented on me always feeling like I was different from others, but I thought those were normal thoughts for teenagers. Finding out that the reason I felt this way because I'm part werewolf? That was...insane. This was all insane. Part of me had begun to think this was all a bad dream. At any moment I'd wake up back in my room. But...no. It felt too real to be a dream. I couldn't fool myself any longer. This was all happening. I was thankful that when we'd gotten into the SUV, my father and Greyson hadn't said anymore. I knew it was for my sake. I could still feel both of them staring at me, they hadn't stopped when the SUV had begun to drive. I looked forward, trying to see if I could get a look at the driver. I'd been surpris
5 years later...I woke up to the sounds of giggling and felt a smile form on my lips. Slowly slipping out of bed, I slipped on my robes and stepped out of the tent. I stopped momentarily as my eyes adjusted to the bright sun, blinking back the tears from the light change. When I was finally ready, I once more made my way around the massive tent my mates and I worked to build upon after the birth of our daughter, Saia.When I made my way to the small playground we'd built for Saia, I was greeted by the sight of my giggling daughter and all three of my mates playing. Her bright golden eyes found me almost instantly and she cried out in delight, running from her fathers and straight into my arms. I caught her easily, chuckling as I maneuvered her around my growing stomach."Careful, sweetie," I chuckled. "You've gotta be a good big sister for your baby brother or sister.""Sorry, Mommy," Saia said, gently rubbing her hand over my stomach carefully. "I'll be a good sister! I promise.""I
I woke up, a warm feeling surrounding me and I realized that I was once more in my bed. I smiled, relaxing at the feel of my mates nearby. The three were asleep and I carefully slid from their hold, moving towards the bathroom, pausing to stare into the mirror. My eyes had changed.They were now bright gold.I stared at my reflection for a moment, unsure how to feel or think at the change. Then I froze, moving my hand to my stomach, terrified that I'd lost my baby. I knew using the kind of magic I had was dangerous and I'd been prepared for anything, but now the thought that I'd lost my child was just...awful.Tears began to form in my eyes from the mere thought of the loss and before I could do anything else, a strong pair of arms wrapped around me and pressed me to an equally strong chest. I relaxed, recognizing Greyson's scent instantly and allowed myself to be pulled into his embrace."Don't ever do something stupid like that again, Dani," he said, his voice a hoarse whisper.Had h
Everything happened so quickly.Explosions.The screams.And me? I was forced into a tent surrounded by several of my fathers' guards. I paced in the tent, debating all the ways I was going to give Greyson and my boys hell when this was all through. I told them I wanted to fight, told them that this was just as much a fight for me as it was for them. I moved my hand to my stomach, concern for our child outweighing my anger at being left behind.Somehow, I knew that we would come out of this victorious. But...there was something inside me screaming to get out. To help protect my people. I knew logically that it was the right decision for me to stay back, to keep me hidden and protected with my pregnancy. Yet, something inside me continued to war against that decision.I chuckled humorously at the word choice. I was warring with myself while the true war was happening just beyond the flaps to the tent. As the acrid smell of smoke hit my nostrils, I froze, trying to see outside through th
It took three days to come up with a battle plan. Three days to find some way to tell my mates that I was pregnant. I sat in the tent alone, knowing my mates were out with the pack, planning out the details for the battle. And that's exactly what this was going to be. A battle. I couldn't wrap my head around it. A few weeks ago, I was a normal eighteen-year-old. Plans to go to college. Plans for a family. And now I was a werewolf and a witch. I still didn't know much about my abilities, aside from a few minor healing spells that I barely had any control over. I moved my hand to my stomach, imagining the life growing inside me. Part of me was terrified to know I was pregnant, the other part of me elated at the idea. While I hated the idea of this war, I knew there would be no safety for my baby if we didn't stop Eluna now. Especially knowing she had joined forces with the witches. With Taliyah. My stomach clenched at the reminder of her kiss with Greyson. Her control over him had t
One week later... I stared down in horror at the book my father had laid in front of me and my mates. I couldn't seem to comprehend what it was I was reading for a moment before, finally, Greyson reached out and gently closed the book before setting a hand on my shoulder. I took a deep breath and leaned into his touch, needing it more than ever. I still was having a hard time comprehending everything I had read, everything I just learned. Eluna had cursed my great grandparents. She had been saved by a coven of witches and when they were killed, she had targeted the pack of wolves who had been the cause of her sisters' deaths. But then she thought she'd found her mate with my great grandfather until he'd met his true mate. I shook my head, wondering if, like me, Eluna had also had two mates. What if my great grandparents had both been her mates? Instead, my great grandfather had shunned her and she'd tried to kill him. It was so much to process. Was Eluna truly a villain or had she
What would it feel like...? I shivered as Kade finished his descent to my throat, his lips gently coming to brush the juncture between my neck and shoulders. I shivered at the feeling of his lips trailing up and down my neck. I heard him inhale slowly and I whimpered as I felt myself grow aroused at just his soft touch. Kade was my only mate that I hadn't been able to be with fully and I wanted to remedy that. Both my wolf and me wanted the bond complete with all three of my mates. A moment later and I felt Kade's fangs sink into my flesh. I cried out at the sharp pain that came with the initial puncture before a warmth quickly took its place. I gasped as I felt him begin to drink, felt the pull of his mouth as he took my life essence inside him. "Kade...t-that feels amazing," I whimpered, pressing myself against his body. He groaned as he took one more drag before pulling back, his dark eyes now glowing red. I shivered at the sight and looked down, seeing that he'd grown aroused wh
"Greyson...?" His eyes were dull as he stared at Jaxon and me. He didn't seem to be hearing me at all and I wondered what exactly Tally had done to him. I just knew I wanted to get him back, but I didn't want to risk hurting him. I could feel Jaxon tensing beside me and I could tell he wanted to transform, wanted to fight to protect me. "Jaxon...wait," I said, hoping I was making the right move. "Danika, I don't know how to tell you this, but that's not Greyson," Jaxon said, shaking his head. "If we don't do somethi--" Before Jaxon could finish his sentence, Greyson was upon us, slamming into Jaxon and throwing him across the great room. I watched, letting loose a gasp of surprise as I twisted around to face Greyson. He had turned from Jaxon's splayed form on the ground and was now focusing on me. I tried to look around him to make sure Jaxon was not too hurt, but I didn't get a chance before Greyson's hand was around my throat, pulling me into him. "G-Greyson...pl-please," I chok
It had taken us two days to travel to the local coven and in that time, I'd grown closer with both Kade and Jaxon. The two had gotten along surprisingly well and we'd all formed a new bond. And while I was excited to see how things were developing, I couldn't feel complete without Greyson. I felt guilty for how mopey I'd been and I could tell my sadness had been affecting Kade and Jaxon. As we pulled into the gravel driveway that led up to a massive mansion that was settled deep into the woods. While the trip could have been made in one day, we'd had to stop due to the sun. Another thing Hollywood and pop culture had gotten right about vampires. Well, not completely. Kade had explained that he wouldn't go up in flames or turn to ashes or anything like that. However, the sun's rays could burn him easier and he would risk death if he stayed out in direct sun longer than a few days. The past few days had been free of clouds and we'd run out of shaded area to drive on the last haul. Tha
It had been an entire week since Greyson had left to the witch's coven and there had been no answer as to whether he'd reached the coven, let alone gotten their help. I was growing frantic and while both Jaxon and my father worked to keep me calm, I could see they were growing nervous as Greyson's disappearance as well. I took a deep breath as I slipped out of the campgrounds, staring out into the dark woods, searching for answers. For...something. I needed to find Greyson, needed to find out what had happened to him and why he was missing. I needed him back in my life. Part of me felt something was terribly wrong and I didn't want to deny that part of me. I felt that was my true wolf's call. Not Eluna. Eluna... She had become increasingly silent since Greyson's disappearance, and I couldn't deny that something about all of this felt connected. As I continued to walk in circles, trying desperately to clear my thoughts, to try and figure something out, I didn't notice the figure who