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Chapter 112** Josie’s POV **Deacon leaves and I try not to fret about it. I don’t want to scare him by being too clingy. I know he said he'd never leave me for long but he's spent so much time alone that I worry having a needy bond might be too much for him. I grab a bottle of water from the mini fridge and chug half of it down before flopping back down on the bed. “Right Axel, I’m coming for you, you better be ready for me,” I say out loud into the empty room. Closing my eyes I focus on my breathing, keeping it slow and steady whilst I examine my connection to each bond. Mason is barely there, he's already figured out how to shield himself, no surprises from my guarded bond. I condense all my attention onto my connection with Axel and suck in a breath at his whirling emotions. “Axel,” I call to him and wait. I feel a slight recognition from him. A shift to confusion for a split second before anger takes over. “Axel, can you hear me?” I call out again. “Fuck off,” he snarls.“Ouc
Chapter 113** Josie’s POV **After I know Axel is safely back with the others I go to Freya’s room but she's not there. Maybe she went to the bookshop? I really need to get myself a phone, living in a modern world with no modern possessions sucks. I pass the next few hours by showering and reading one of the books Frank had given me until I fall asleep. I wake sometime later to warm arms wrapping around me.“Hey,” I say through a yawn.“Hey. Sorry for waking you,” Deacon says softly.“It’s okay, I dont want to waste the whole day sleeping,” I snuggle against him, content in his arms whilst I check in on the rest of my bonds. They all seem to be sleeping.“Good job with Axel, he is much more settled,” “He is, I think he just needed to have a task to focus on. He needs to feel like he's doing something to help me,” “That makes sense. His abilities are more focused around strength and combat, without a clear target to fight he probably felt useless. Once he starts to explore his new gi
Chapter 114**Josie’s POV **I grip my wrist to help the nausea pass and warm air touches my skin. I take in our surroundings and my jaw drops at what I see. It's dark here, and the city beneath us is lit up with a stunning display of Christmas lights. Usually, I'm opposed to Christmas decorations in November but this gets a free pass because… wow.“Where are we?” I ask in awe.“Dubai, I have a friend here that's pulled some strings for us,” he smiles down at me and then turns me towards a lone dining table that's been set up on the rooftop. The table is draped in white linen with a candle that flickers in the middle. There are two place settings set out and a single red rose lies across one of the settings. Warm lights hand from a wooden pergola above the table and soft music plays from somewhere nearby. “This is beautiful,” I say, my eyes welling with tears. I've never seen anything so romantic and thoughtful.“Not as beautiful as you,” he breathes. He guides me to the table and pul
Chapter 115** Deacon’s POV **Josie is truly a remarkable woman, and I find myself captivated by not only her beauty but her every action. Watching her responses to the world around her brings me so much joy. The way her eyes lit up when she first saw the lights of Dubai was simply enchanting and a memory I will cherish forever. I will take this woman to every corner of every realm to see her light up the way she did. And when she gasped in delight at the jewellery we chose for her, it touched my heart in a way I never expected. I can't help but want to fill her life with beautiful experiences and shower her with gifts, simply to witness her happiness and share in those precious moments with her. My only regret is that the rest of our group wasn't there to witness it. I wish I could have recorded the whole thing for them. I do have pictures for them, but until they can repair the receivers in Greys realm I can't send the photos to them. I take Josie’s hand and guide her to the bedroo
Chapter 116**Josie’s POV **The next morning comes too quickly. I’m not ready to go back to reality. I’m happy here, in this bed with Deacon’s safe arms around me and my bonds whispering in my head. If I dont open my eyes I can trick myself that we are all here together but my bladder has other ideas as it screams at me for relief. I force myself up with a groan, hating my body right now. “What’s wrong?” Deacon asks, suddenly alert.“Need to pee,” I mumble as I take in my surroundings with a squint. I'd not had a chance to explore this place last night, too caught up in the incredible attention of my bonds and then the aftermath.“The bathroom is the next door directly opposite,” he says, flopping back down in the bed and if I wasn't desperate for the toilet I'd jump on him. How is this man mine? Mr Freaking Collins is naked and waiting in bed for me! I still can't quite wrap my head around it. I dash out to find the bathroom, eager to get back to him. When I return he's no longer i
Chapter 117** Josie’s POV **As the sun dips behind the trees, our cosy cottage transforms, and the surrounding woods shift from enchanting to eerie in an instant. Gazing out from the cottage window feels like stepping into the opening scene of a horror movie, and I can’t get enough of it. The anticipation of what might lurk in the shadows ignites an exciting rush within me. I probably need therapy or something because I'm sure most people wouldn't get a buzz from this. Although it could be because I'm not like most people. I’m the predator, I'm the thing that lurks in the shadows that people should be scared of. “Ready to go for a run?” Deacon asks.“Yes,” I nod eagerly as my wolf surges forward with excitement, heating my skin as she prepares to take over the moment I allow it. “Good, because my wolf is very enthusiastic about this happening as soon as possible,” he runs a hand through his hair, giving it a dishevelled look. I love seeing him like this, to see the man hiding behi
Chapter 118** Josie’s POV **The next two weeks are spent searching the realm for broken portals. It's not easy because the world is so large and we can't just port openly like we can in the Greys realm. Each place we visit has to be carefully planned out to make sure we don’t port into the middle of a group of unsuspecting humans. After another morning of finding nothing I'm starting to give up hope of us being any help. “Cheer up, Baby Girl, we are making good progress here,” Theo reassures through our mental connection. “I hate this, Theo, I hate it so much. I want to see you, I want to feel you,” I cry.“I know. I want to see you too. I want to kiss you everywhere. When I finally get you in my arms I dont think I'll ever be able to let you go again,” he says. “How are things with you and Mason?” I ask.“Not great, he's not interested in any kind of intimacy with me. His sole focus is getting these portals open and teaching me, Luke and Axel to help. He keeps losing his temper
Chapter 119** Mason’s POV **Theo has obviously been telling Josie that I’m not taking care of myself. He should focus on his own issues and coping strategies rather than running to our bond to discuss mine. I’m positive he won’t have told her he’s been unable to shift for weeks, or that he spends most of his time so lost in his own thoughts that he doesn’t notice the world around him. I wait for Deacon to let me know they’re at the portal and ready to get to work. The portal we have been working on fixing is almost fully repaired and if Deacon and Josie can fix the one on their side then our chances of reuniting with them will be a whole lot better. Luke is already ready to attempt the jump with the three of us. The only thing holding him back is the grief he’d felt from Josie when we had discussed the possibility of him losing us in the void. I don’t think he could live with the guilt of causing her that kind of pain. I know he’s close to attempting to go alone. I see it in his fac
Chapter 141** Josie’s POV **Luke and Axe make quick work of tying us together, despite the tremble I notice in both of their hands. It’s obvious neither of them wants to do this. They're fighting their every instinct to protect me but I haven't left them much choice. We either do this together or I’ll attempt it alone. I won't sit back and wait whilst I can feel my bonds life leaving his body. I place a hand over my small bump. ‘Hold on Little Bean,’ I think to my unborn child. I guess this might be my first failure as a mother. “Ready?” Luke asks, he looks as though he's about to vomit. “Yes, let's go,” I nod. I take Luke’s hand in my own and squeeze it.“Remember, what you see in there isn't real. Don’t react to it,” Luke reminds us and Axel and I both nod. Luke takes a breath and closes his eyes, “On five,” he breathes and begins counting. I take one last look at Axel and Luke and then close my eyes. “Mason, Theo, I love you. Please don’t be angry,” I say into the mind link ju
Chapter 140** Josie’s POV **I wake up alone, which is odd and not something that happens often. My stomach rumbles with hunger and my bladder screams for release. I get up with a groan, I wouldn't have minded a few extra hours of sleep. My legs are still a little unsteady after last night's antics with Deacon. He’d really gone to town to make sure I was fully satisfied. I had lost count of how many orgasms he'd given me and how many different positions he'd had me in. It had been a perfect night with him and had ended with him telling me he loved me. I smile at the memory as I head to the bathroom. I’m in desperate need of a shower so I spend a good 30 minutes washing after using the facilities and cleaning my teeth. By the time I'm done, I feel much better, my body no longer aches and I feel clean once again. I go in search of my bonds with a smile on my face, I feel lighter today, like today is going to be a good day and we finally get some good news. That is until I walk into th
Chapter 139** Josie’s POV **The guys are acting a little off. I know they're hiding something. I just can't put my finger on what it is. Deacon had been out most of the day, meeting with his trusted contacts across the world whilst Axel and Luke had spent the day following me around. I'd barely had a moment alone which wasn't unusual but they just seemed a little extra clingy today. They're almost acting like they do when I’m in heat. Someone always with me, always ready to comfort me through my mood swings. I hadn't missed the worried glances that had passed between them when they had thought I wasn't looking and they were giving off some nervous energy. Even now, whilst I relax in the bath Axel is here, helping me wash my hair. Maybe I'm giving off some wierd pheromones or something that's making them act this way. The bathroom door opens and Deacon walks in with a hungry look in his eyes. Axel leans over and kisses the top of my head before getting up and leaving the bathroom, he
Chapter 138** Luke’s POV **It’s been two weeks since we found out the Elders are Spark-bonded and have the ability to open the portals to get us home. Tension here in the human realm is building and if we don't do something soon this realm may be beyond repair. Multiple places of worship across all faiths have been targeted by vandals. People have emptied shops of food and other essential items in fear supplies will stop. They are scared and divided, unsure of who or what they should believe in. Some factions support Cornelius’ word, then there are those that support us and await our intervention, and then there is a group that believes all Greys should be eliminated. I feel the net is closing in on us. We can’t leave the safety of this cottage without constantly watching over our shoulders. Josie’s small bump is growing rapidly, as expected, which just adds another element of concern to our situation. It’s not safe for our child to be born here. As things are he would been born into
Chapter 137** Josie’s POV **The doctor's clinic is small and once I check in with the receptionist we all take a seat in the waiting room. Luckily there is no one else here waiting as our group of four take up half of the space. Moments later a door opens and a small child runs out, followed by a stressed-looking, pregnant mother trying to keep up. “I’m getting a baby brother!” the little girl exclaims to the receptionist who talks with her excitedly. An older lady appears at the door and her eyes land on Deacon. She gives him a small nod and then looks at me, her face turning friendly as she smiles at me. “Good Morning, would you all like to come through?” she asks. I nod and smile as I stand up. I don’t miss the curious glance the pregnant mother casts our way as my three bonds follow me towards the doctor's door. “Thank you for agreeing to see me,” I say as I enter the room. There's a medical examination bed in the centre of the room, with what seems like a lot of technical e
Chapter 136**Josie’s POV **Our wolves are bursting with energy, enjoying every moment they can to stretch their legs in the forest. My wolf is thrilled as she flies through the dense trees, with three of her mates hot on her tail. She pushes her limits, dodging their playful attacks with incredible agility for an exciting five minutes, her heart pounds with the thrill of the chase. Just when it seems she might escape undefeated, Deacon’s wolf manages to pounce, sending them both tumbling in a playfull roll across the ground. Luke’s wolf joins the tussle with an excited growl. Meanwhile, poor Axel is lagging behind, his massive and powerful wolf straining to keep up. It takes him a solid 30 seconds to catch up to the action and join the fun. Once they're all done playing they spend some time rubbing against each other affectionately before heading back home at a slower pace. “That was fun,” I beam when I shift back into my own body. My wolf's joy and excitement is contagious. “I ca
Chapter 135** Mason’s POV **I don’t give a shit about what people say about me, they can all go fuck themselves for all I care, but I'm not having them talk about Theo like that. Despite how much of a brave face he puts on I know he takes their comments to heart. He's a sensitive soul in many ways. I wanted to punch a few of them or unleash some of my best aggressive tricks with my abilities but I'm supposed to be a leader now, someone they can look up to. So I did the mature thing and shut them all up without any violence. I’m sure Headmaster Collins would have been proud of me for it a few months ago. I’m not one for public displays of affection, in fact, I'm not really one for private affection. The only touching I like is fucking, but I tolerate Josie’s touch when she needs me, and maybe I'm starting to like it because I've just realised how much I miss it. I miss her needing my contact. When her warm skin is pressed against mine I feel a little more alive. Theo’s warm hand sque
Chapter 134** Theo’s POV **“We really need to work on our porting skills,” I say breathlessly as I jog to keep up with Mason’s long, determined strides. We have relied on Deacon and Luke to port us around and now both of them are gone we are running around like headless chickens. We reach Deacon’s old office and Mason pushes the door open without knocking. “We need to speak with the elders, urgently,” he says, forgoing any kind of greeting.“Good afternoon, Mason. You know I can’t set that up easily,” Toby, one of Deacon's fathers responds from behind the desk. It's odd to see him there rather than Deacon. “Someone calling himself Cornelius Grey has just shifted on live television in the human realm and announced himself as their new God, and us as the enemy. I’m sure that warrants a visit,” Mason retorts and Toby’s eyes go wide.“Oh dear, let me see what I can do,” Toby picks up his phone and presses a button. “Hello, Sweetheart, can you try and put me through to the council? We
Chapter 133** Josie’s POV **Luke and Axel hang a large black bedsheet over the wall in the living room whilst Freya puts black face paint across Deacon’s eyes to try and disguise them as much as possible. He removes his shirt and swaps it for a plain black T-shirt and then puts the mask on.“It’s a shame I'm still mad at you, otherwise I'd suggest you wear that and chase me through the woods, if you catch me then, well, you can imagine the rest,” I purr at Deacon through the mind link. His eyes snap to me and the sight steals my breath. His eyes are even more intense surrounded by the jet-black paint. He looks fierce and so damn hot. Freya was right, the women were going to go mad for him.“I’ve heard angry sex is good,” he responds and although I can’t see his mouth I know he is smirking behind that mask. “Enough of that,” Freya snaps and I look at her in question. “Don’t look all innocent at me now, Missy, I saw the sex eyes you were both making,” she huffs. “I have no idea what