Chapter 89** Josie’s POV **Axel satisfies my heat, followed by Theo and then Luke. By the time the wave passes, I am utterly exhausted and Axel has to carry me to the shower. My body wants to sleep, every muscle hurts, even muscles I didn't know I had. I notice the guys exchanging worried glances and if I had any energy left I’d ask them what's wrong, but I think I fall asleep before we even make it to the bed. I startle awake with a jolt, sickness twists in my gut, and my wolf urges me to give her control.“Something is wrong,” I sit up telling the guys who are in the bed with me but are still awake. “Shh, everything is fine, you need to rest, you've barely slept,” Luke soothes but I shake my head. My heart pounds in my chest and my wolf insists there is something very wrong. “No, something has happened,” my voice trembles and my eyes fill with tears, I scramble out of bed and find my phone, hitting call on Mason’s contact, “pick up, pick up, pick up,” I plead, but it rings out. I
Chapter 90** Josie’s POV **My body gives up on me. It's too much. I slump against Luke. Not even flinching at the sting in my back as it brushes against Luke's chest. Mason and Mr Collins are in a bad way and the others are covered in blood. I've no idea if they're hurt too.“Where the fuck is this team?” Luke rages, pulling me in closer to him. “We need a healer,” I whisper, barely able to speak from grief. “We need a healer,” I say louder when no one responds. “Luke, can you port us closer to the academy?” Axel asks, still holding Mr Collins in his arms.“No, the prison has a large ward around it. I could run to the prison and get help there,” he suggests.“They should already be on their way, surely they can see the fire from there,” Axel shakes his head, staring off towards the prison that is just visible in the distance. “He’s still breathing,” Theo says, as if reassuring himself. My eyes move to Mason’s hand, which hangs limply at his side, I swear it just moved. His finger
Chapter 91** Josie’s POV **The ride is tense, Mason groans in pain with every bump and turn the van makes, I keep a hand on his shoulder to let him know I'm there, but he's too consumed in his pain to acknowledge me. Mr Collins is still and silent as the healer works on him. I watch him work, curious about his gift as his hands hover over Mr Collins’ body, seeking out injuries. I want to ask about his gift, and how it works, but I don't want to interrupt him. His main focus seems to be around Mr Collins’ head.“Did someone start healing him already?” the man asks, his voice startling me because I'd been so intensely focused on watching his hands. “No, none of us have a healing gift,” I shake my head.“He’s partially healed. One of you has the gift, you just don't know it yet,” he grins at me. “He’s stable for now, I’ll fix him up properly once we have a stable work environment. It’s hard to focus with the jostling of a moving vehicle,” “Thank you,” I nod.“I’m Arturo, but most peop
Chapter 92** Mason’s POV **Josie sits on my bed, her sad eyes focused on Deacon. I couldn't lie to her again, not after what we went through tonight, and what she did to save us. He planned to tell her tonight anyway. It's hard to look at her. She's caked in blood and I'm sure a lot of it is her own. Dot returns and helps take Josie’s shredded top off. When I see her lashed back rage courses through me. I know how it feels to sustain those injuries. I'm so angry at myself for not being able to protect her from knowing that sting. Dot gives me a cautious glance, I know she is comparing the markings to the barely healed scars I’d returned with as a teen. She cleans Josie's back with antiseptic before healing each split in her skin, then she moves to the large grazes on her arms. She helps Josie into the medical gown before removing her pants and healing her lower half. Art walks in and checks on Deacon whilst Dot finishes up. “Feeling better?” Dot asks.“Yes, so much better. Thank yo
Chapter 93** Josie’s POV **I straddle Mason backwards so there's no risk of me touching his wounded chest. It's not ideal and I hate having to do this whilst he should be resting but needs are a must. This stupid heat is really inconvenient. Why have they not found some way of suppressing it yet? It would be extremely handy in times like this. Why would my wolf force this to happen right now? Is she insane? I feel her bristle under my skin at that thought. It's probably not the best time to argue about this with her. “Slow down” Mason breathes and I try to pace myself but this angle feels so good. If Mason is not enough then I don't know what will happen. Unless Deacon miraculously wakes up then I need to make this last until the rest of my bonds arrive. What would even happen if my heat is not satisfied? Surely it would have to pass eventually. I look over at Deacon, I imagine he's watching me and moan at the thought. I won't let him deny our bond any longer. We almost lost him t
Chapter 94** Josie’s POV **“And you disgust me,” I seeth moving from the bed and coming to stand beside Theo. Axel and Luke move in beside us, completely blocking Mason from his view. “All of you do! Why are you just standing there crying whilst he's talking to your son like this?” I demand jabbing a finger towards the rest of Mason’s parents who don't respond, they're more interested in comforting each other.“You have no idea who you are bonded to do you?” Cash snorts. “Yes, I know exactly who I am bonded to and I accept every single part of them. I'm proud to be bonded to each of them. I bet your bond can't say the same. Now leave before I make you!” I hiss.“I’d like to see you try, little girl,” He laughs. “You are leaving this room. You can either walk out now or I’ll carry your dead body out, but you are leaving,” Axel growls so low that it sends a trickle of fear down my spine. Cash stares at Axel and whatever he sees there has him backing away. I guess he's smarter than I
Chapter 95** Josie’s POV **Another rumble under my feet almost knocks me off balance and this time the lights go out, seconds pass before an emergency light flicks on. “Do you have earthquakes in this realm?” I ask.“No, not unless someone makes one. This is certainly a new experience for me,” Ronnie answers me and I nod. I don't like this. Art rushes from the room and Dot goes to follow him.“Dot, I need some clothes,” I call after her. “There's some scrubs in the second door on the left,” she calls back. “I'll be right back,” I say, darting from the room and quickly finding a small room that contains clean scrubs and a small changing room. I grab a package labelled small and dash into the changing room to put the blue pants and top on. I'm about to exit when I hear voices.“We have to go now, it's already started,” a male voice hisses. “Why are they starting now? I thought we were months away from this,” a female voice whispers back. “Because their two strongest are incapacit
Chapter 96** Axel’s POV **“What the fuck is happening?” Theo curses as we run out of the infirmary. “Guys, this is bad, very bad,” Luke says, his eyes wide with fear as he looks up at the night sky. I follow his gaze and dread fills me at what I see. The dark sky has jagged blue lines spread across it. It almost looks like cracked glass. Another rumble shakes the ground and I see more lines appear in the sky. “We need to get back inside now,” I slowly back up, making sure Luke and Theo are inside before I follow them in. “We need every healer you have working on Mason and Deacon now. We need them both on their feet as soon as possible. Do whatever you have to,” Luke tells Art as we pass him.“What’s happening?” Mason asks, struggling to sit up.“Erm, the sky is breaking,” Theo says. “What do you mean?” Mason frowns, probably thinking Theo is exaggerating. “What he said,” Luke nods.“Where is Josie?” I ask when I realise she is not in the room. “She went to get clothes, she sho
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