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Violetta"Why?" Finn said hoarsely."You're not ready now. I can see that. Maybe one day you will be." Maeve turned back to Ferrara. "Do I need an escort back to your house? I believe there is a breakfast we're both expected to attend?""Go ahead. I need a word with Violetta."As Maeve walked away, it was all I could do not to scream. Maeve was Finn's mother. There was no other way to interpret that conversation.What the actual fuck?Not only had Maeve chosen not to raise Finn as her own, but she'd used him as some sort of pawn between her and his father. Had Finn's father even betrayed their pack or had Maeve just wanted a reason to punish him?I had so many questions, but from the way Finn was weaving back on his feet, I knew this was not the time to ask them. "I think we can all agree that what we just heard does not leave this circle," I said quietly.Finn cleared his voice. "Thank you."I looked at Ferrara. "Having said that, I think it's possible we can do some investigating an
Last Updated : 2024-11-23He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me Void.
ViolettaHow dare he? Had he asked me instead of ordered me, I might have considered it. Had he asked me yesterday, I would have certainly said yes since I would have had time to prep. My wolf was doing better. Even now, when I reached out to her, she came to me happily and willingly. She was so happy whenever we were with Ferrara.But the idea of facing all those wolves of power? And Emerson? Her fear spread through me until I wanted to vomit."You're stronger than I thought."Head jerking up, I turned around, but it was just Lunessa walking toward me. The look on her face wasn't happy. "My wolf? She's getting stronger.""I'm not talking about your wolf. There was a lot of magic on Amaya. I removed it before your healer could get to her.""I didn't see any.""Then I did my job well. She was coated in a transportation spell. A very powerful one."Lunessa smiled faintly. "Even I couldn't pull that kind of magic off.""You seem to transport wherever you want.""Transporting myself is mu
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ViolettaWhen it was done, I turned back toward the house. Whatever Emerson had planned, I wasn't going to sit out here and hide.I'd retraced my steps before I realized that I wasn't alone. Freezing, I watched as Emerson slowly walked toward me. "Violetta. What a lovely surprise."Lovely surprise my ass. "Emerson. I was just coming to join you, but I expected you to be in meetings all day.""Ferrara is in a foul mood. We decided it was in everyone's best interests to take a little break.I wanted to stretch my legs."And find me when I was completely alone. How convenient. "I'm on my way to see Ferrara. I bet I can bring him out of his bad mood."His eyes narrowed just a little, but then he smiled. "No doubt. Mates are like that. I was surprised you haven't been in the meetings. Your opinions are invaluable.""You didn't think that when my father was alive.""Violetta, I can only imagine how the experiences with your father have clouded your memories. I've done some things that I am
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FerraraVioletta was nowhere to be found. Even though I knew for a fact that it wasn't Violetta screaming, that was all that I could think about. She was not here by my side.My fault. I was so worried about her that I'd crossed a line and pushed her away. Again.When would I learn my fucking lesson?The scream sounded again, and I was on my feet and racing from my house. Maeve, London, and Emerson were all gone since we'd taken a break. My wolves were appearing from buildings and trees, following the sounds of the screams. They led me along a familiar path.The path that would lead me straight to Irene's cottage.The witches."Cam!" Maeve's voice rose above the trees followed closely by her roar. Filled with fear, I ran faster. Irene. I'd brought her back and promised that I would protect her. Now, all I'd done was surround her with people who could hurt her.I broke through the trees toward the house. Maeve was crouching near her witch who was struggling to a standing position. Bloo
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ViolettaHeart in my throat, I moved between Ferrara’s wolf and Emerson. If it had been any other time in my life, I wouldn’t have blinked an eye as I watched Ferrara shed Emerson to pieces, but in a situation I never saw coming, Emerson was all that stood between me and Maeve’s wrath.I could feel Emerson’s power behind me. No wolf. Only human. I glared behind me, and he was smiling happily.At me.My stomach turned, and I focused on Ferrara. “Emerson crossed my path in the woods. We had a conversation, and then we heard Cam’s screams.”Maeve snarled, but I ignored her and kept my eyes on Ferrara. If he killed Emerson, any progress they made would be shredded. Ignoring the violence cresting off him, I placed my hand under his chin. The touch soothed him, and he sat.“So another alpha has come to your aid,” Maeve growled. “Should I expect London to be at your beck and call next?”“No one is at my beck and call, Maeve. Emerson only speaks the truth. There has to be another explanation
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Ferrara“Are we just supposed to pretend that didn’t happen?” I said under my breath.“Ferrara? You are here.” London stepped into the clearing. “I just heard about the attack.”“Just heard? Where have you been?”“In my room, on the damn computer. I still have a pack to run,” he countered swiftly.London was the last alpha I would suspect of treachery, but now it seemed that I was going to suspect everyone. As if she could sense my tension, Violetta put a hand on my back. “I heard your mate was the killer.”“She was with Emerson at the time of the attack. Whoever used a witch to glamour themselves apparently didn’t take that into account.” Frustration welled up inside me. How long would it be before everyone stopped suspected Violetta of killing?It was like we were back at square one. Only this time, I believed her.Emerson. Just hearing that they’d been alone together again, seeing her put herself between the two of us to save him, cut me in ways I didn’t think possible. She hated h
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ViolettaIt was Ferrara who announced over dinner that he was closing talks early.London balked. "Neither we nor our witches have made any progress.""My clan has become too dangerous. There has been a direct attack on a guest. Until I know who attacked her, I would like to err on the side of caution."Maeve's gaze slid to me. "Removing temptation?" She purred.I gritted my teeth. The whole dinner had been tense. Ferrara had been right all along. He considered the other alphas enemies, and now he had good reason.Emerson had turned his third in command to betray Ferrara. Maeve was ready to pin everything on me, and she was willing to kill now and ask questions later.And London was walking around with guards bathed in magic. Glamour magic? Some other kind of magic? It took time for me to study it and try and pinpoint what the magic did, and I couldn't just stand in the open and stare at the guard.Not to mention the problems we were having outside the alphas. Irene hiding her magic.
Last Updated : 2024-11-26He Hurt Me, But He Needs Me All-Night
FerraraThe sound of the water hitting the tile was deafening. There was no other sound in the shower. In my arms, Violetta was as hard as stone. She was collecting her thoughts, and I let her as I smoothed my hands up and down the side of her body."Have you ever let your wolf make a decision about your pack?""I follow his instincts, but he doesn't make day-to-day decisions. Why do you ask?""Because that's what you're doing, right now. You're letting your wolf make the decision.The only reason we're bonded is because of our wolves. But you, the human half, the part that has to run and protect a pack? You would have never chosen me. You're never going to love me, but you're still putting your pack at risk. Your leadership at risk."My heart skipped a beat. She wasn't mad or upset. Her voice was neutral, her words even.She'd thought about this, probably since the day I installed her into my bed.Was she wrong?"Every decision I make is for this pack," I told her in a low voice. "I'
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ViolettaI did as much good at Indigo Peak as I could while I was there, but few of the wolves were happy to see me, so I spent most of my time in my room reviewing Maeve's books in an attempt to help Finn get organized. I ignored all the massive journals the crazed woman had collected. I was no longer the ternary, and they had nothing to do with me.Lunessa, Irene, and the other witches helped identify the small faction of witches who'd been working against Maeve. Most of them were imprisoned. Some were in the field when Lunessa stole their magic. And some were dead. There were enough that, in a few months, the land might be healed enough to start growing again, just in time for spring.At least, that was the hope.Leaving Finn was difficult. I didn't know where he was mentally, but I knew Indigo Peak needed his help, and he would provide it.And when Amelia returned with us, tears in her eyes, I tried not to get involved. Finn was making a mistake, but he would realize that. In due
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ViolettaImmediately, I stepped inside the circle and felt the magic drain away. "I don't have magic anymore, but even if I did, none of this is for me. It was for a deranged woman to hold on to a memory of when she thought she was in control. She's dead now, and I don't need this place to know that I had a happy family once. And I don't need to bring any of that up. I have enough happiness in my immediate past."Finn stared at the home as the flowers started to wither and the wood started to break down. Its age was catching up to it. "I could burn it to the ground," he said darkly."I think you should. I love that you wanted to give me a choice, but this place doesn't mean anything to me, and it's a symbol of Indigo Peak's troubled past. Burn it and make way for the future. You're going to be an amazing alpha, and if you'll let me, I'll come visit often to check in on you. I'm going to miss you and Amelia.""You're more than welcome, Violetta. I'll demand your visits, seeing as how I
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ViolettaI woke up alone. For a moment, I thought I was back in Maeve's grip, chained to the wall, listening to Finn's cries as they tormented him. Tears pricked my eyes until I heard a voice in the room."Violetta."The hoarse whisper calmed me, and I took a deep breath. I was not alone. Maeve was dead. I'd been certain that Ferrara had been in the room with me at one point, but he was gone now. Sitting up, I looked over at the other bed. Lunessa looked only marginally better than she did before as she smiled at me. "You did it."When she started to cough, I rolled out of bed and made my way to her. Snuggling up next to her, I grabbed her water and held it up to her. "So did you. Lunessa, the amount of magic you displayed was insane. How are you?""Depleted," she admitted as she sipped her water. "And scared that I might not bounce back.""How did you do it?"She sipped the water more and leaned against me. Less than a year ago, she was the Maiden, a witch who'd saved my life once, e
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Ferrara"Ferrara," London said in a low voice. "You are growling at the kitchen staff."Immediately, I pulled myself back. A dozen wolves stared at us, frightened. "My apologies. My thoughts are elsewhere," I told Finn. "Please continue."The staff cleared their throats. "We have access to large herds here, and we used to use the witches to magic the land to provide for the wild game so we could eat fresh all year. With the magic repurposed," one wolf said carefully, "much of the game fell ill. We tried to preserve meat, but our previous alpha believed in eating fresh and shut us down."Finn frowned. "I believe in eating fresh but also storing when prepping for leaner months. I'll speak to the witches about healing the land once more, but I won't know how long that will take. Do you have the supplies to cure the meat?"One wolf nodded. Finn looked over at us. "Do I have your permission to use some of your soldiers for an immediately hunt before you leave?"We all nodded, and the staff
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FerraraFinn's eyes were red, and his wolf's power still spilled out of him as he sat stock still in the chair at a large conference table. Food was spread over the table, but it didn't look like he'd eaten any of it. Blood was still dried on his skin, and his clothes barely fit him.Two submissive wolves hovered uncertainly at the table, and as soon as we walked in, he dismissed them. They'd scurried out of the room like they'd been shot, and the doors slammed shut behind us."I cannot be alpha," Finn growled. "Not of this pack."I met his gaze head on and lifted an eyebrow. "It's a little late for that. You killed the previous alpha and slaughtered anyone who challenged, which, from what I can tell, included her second, third, and at least ten of her top guards.""I didn't realize that they were challenging me," he said tightly. "Do I have to die to relinquish my new position?"London, Elonso, and I exchanged looks and pulled out chairs at the table. I sniffed at the food. "Doesn't
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FerraraPulling free from our captors, London and I raced up the hill. He got to Lunessa and yanked her from the stone before I could reach Violetta. A large, mutated wolf pounced at Violetta, and I dove into him. Teeth and claws raked into the flesh of my human form, but I ignored it. There was only one truth. If I didn't get to Violetta, she would be torn limb from limb.Shifting faster than I'd ever shifted in my life, I turned and raced back to her. With a roar, I pulled her chains from the rocks with my paws and turned back to her."Ferrara," she whispered and sank into the ground. "I'm sorry. I don't think I can walk, let alone shift. Help Finn."Finn didn't need my help. He was ripping through wolves at an alarming rate. I wasn't even sure he knew what he was doing.Violetta flinched, and I turned as another wolf tried to pounce. Ripping my claws into their flank, we tumbled, but as soon as I found my footing, I returned to her side.If she couldn't shift, she would be vulnerab
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ViolettaThe outer ring of rocks on the hill were etched with symbols and held offerings to the elements. Water from the largest river on the mountain. A feather willingly given from a bird. Earth enriched and blessed. And fire sparked from the kindling of the land.Words from the spell rose up in my head as I was marched through the circle. Below me, an enormous audience had gathered. Most of the wolves were grotesque and foaming at the mouth. It seemed to take all of their energy to be still. Those who weren't mutated seemed so small, but there was nothing innocent in their gaze as they watched.In the silence, I heard someone roar Lunessa's name and then mine. Turning my head, I watched in horror as Ferrara and London were hauled to the front of the audience and forced to their knees. My gaze locked on to his, but there was nothing either of us could do.My chains were attached to one of the inner rocks, and on the other side, Lunessa, also dressed in white, was chained to the same
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ViolettaI hadn't seen Finn all night, not since they dragged me away. I was taken to a completely different part of the building, three floors up, and chained to a different wall with a bed.Cozy.Instead of resting for the ritual, I pulled myself as close to the window as I could possibly get and stared outside. It was the same side of the building, the same view of the ritual circle. No new information presented itself, but while I was trying to find an escape, I was also searching for Ferrara.I could feel through the bond that he was close. Alive. Getting stronger every hour that passed. Hope flared inside of me.When the sun rose, the door opened. Three wolves and three witches stood before me. "Time to prepare," one of them said, her voice laced with excitement. She put a white dress on the bed.I glanced at it and snorted. "If you're hoping this is some kind of virginal sacrifice, I have bad news for you. I have been well-loved and well-fucked.""Don't be ridiculous. The magic
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FerraraThere were at least fifteen dead wolves at our feet. Adrenaline surged through me, but I was losing too much blood. London could barely stand. A familiar male werewolf loomed over us."Ferrara. London." He spoke with a harsh rasp that further identified him. Dolan. Maeve's second-in-command. We never interacted much because Dolan rarely left the territory. Normally, her third traveled with her, something most alphas practiced, but Dolan was a different breed of wolf. Apparently, he enjoyed disciplining. There were rumors that Maeve had wolves in confinement for lifetime prison sentences, and Dolan liked to make them bleed, wait for the heal, and then rip them open all over again."I see you left your whipping station," I said hoarsely as I stood. My legs shook so badly that I nearly fell over again. "Just how many wolves did you bring to take us?""I have twenty more rogues on their way here," he said in a bored tone. "My alpha has commanded me to give you a choice. Continue t
