Chapter 34 – Arrangements“So ... Athena, you’re the traitor we’ve been looking for.” Diesel growled.“Oh, come now little brother, all’s fair in love and war.” Ranger said, then he looked at me. “Hello little mate!”“DON’T YOU FUCKING TALK TO MY MATE!” Diesel roared. “AND PULL YOUR FUCKING PANTS UP! I’M GOING TO HAVE TO BURN THAT DAMD CHAIR NOW.”I noticed coals in the fireplace that were dying down. “Allow me.” I waved my hand and the whole chair lit up in flames.“WHAT THE HELL?” Ranger jumped back.After the leather chair was charred, I waved my hand again and the flames disappeared.“You’re elemental too?” Ranger asked.“And if you come near me, I will not hesitate to burn you alive!” I said and could feel Diesel’s pride radiating.It was strange seeing him; I remember a time when the sight of him made me nervous and fearful. A time when I would have given anything for his love and affection. Not anymore. Diesel was everything Ranger could never be, even though they looked so muc
Chapter 35 – ReadyToday was finally here!Diesel and I slept in this morning, we had breakfast served in our room. I wasn’t really hungry and felt nauseous. Diesel rubbed circles on my back, and I waited for the nausea to pass.“Should I ask Dr. Ross to come check on you? Maybe he can give you something for the nausea?” He asked.“I’m okay, it should pass.”“Would you like to sit in a warm bath?” He asked. “Only if my favorite lifeguard joins me.” I smiled.Diesel added more wood in the double sided fireplace and ran the bath. We slipped into the tub and I rested against his back. “This reminds me of the first night I spent here.” I said.“The first night you almost drowned in this tub.” He chuckled. “I knew I wanted to slip this on your finger the moment I laid eyes on you.” Diesel said and held out an absolutely stunning blue sapphire and diamond ring.“Oh Diesel!”“Werewolves don’t traditionally exchange rings and wedding vows, but this ring belonged to my father’s mother and then
Diesel's POVChapter 36 – CeremonyShe looked breathtaking! My own Goddess and Luna. Duke was howling in my head with such pride and adoration for his mate. I don’t know how I got so lucky or what I did to deserve her. Claudia started the music, and everyone turned to watch them walk down the aisle. My father was beaming, I can’t remember the last time I saw him so happy and he couldn’t wait to be a grandpa. Lucy was going to be a perfect addition to the pack and a wonderful Luna.My father mind linked me and told me that he scented the fresh cut grass and oak. That whoever it was, was here tonight in the crowd. I started looking around for anyone that seemed out of place. What a brazen move, to actually be here tonight blending in with our guests.“It’s actually not a bad idea.” Duke told me. “Trying to scent someone in a crowd is hard. If anyone gets near my mate I will rip their throat out!” He snarled and started pacing.“Let’s get through the ceremony and when Lucy takes the pack
Chapter 37 – RexIt’s been almost an hour and Diesel is still nowhere to be found. “Something is wrong, mate needs us.” Lia said anxiously.I tried to mind link Diesel again. “Diesel are you there? I’m worried, where are you?”Nothing.“Please Diesel, answer me.” Still nothing.Payton had checked his office and was going upstairs to our room to look for him. “Check the astronomy observatory as well.” I linked her. “Will do, stay with my father, we’ll find him.” She linked back.Max and Zeke had slipped out of the ball room to check the perimeter for any signs of him. I linked Sam our chief tracker. “Sam we can’t seem to find the Alpha and he’s not responding to the mind links. I need you to track him.”“Yes Luna, I’m on it.” He replied.“Lucy, have a seat, I’m sure he’s okay, all this worrying can’t be good for the pups.” Alpha Knox told me.“But what if he found Ranger and something happened?”“Ranger is no threat to Diesel without his wolf. Even with Rex, he was never as strong as D
Chapter 38 – CousinDiesel’s POVI opened my eyes and the room was spinning. I could hardly hold my head up. I could feel Duke, he was weakened. What the fuck did he inject me with?I looked around the room to try and figure out where I was. It definitely wasn’t the coat closet. I was in a rocky dungeon or cave. The only light came from a single torch on the wall. My wrists were burning from heavy silver. I heard someone moving and felt a kick to my ribs.“Look who’s finally awake.” I heard a gruff voice say. I recognized that voice and his scent, his scent was fresh cut grass and oak.My eyes focused and his face became clear. “YOU! IT WAS YOU?” I growled in disgust.“You can call me cousin.” He said and punched me in the jaw.“Uncle Titus didn’t have any children.” I said as I struggled against the silver chains he had around my wrists. I wanted to rip his fucking throat out.“Funny, your brother said the same thing before I killed him.” He laughed.He killed Ranger? If he had kille
Chapter 39 – Rescue“Your uncle Titus has a child?” I asked Ranger.“Apparently no one knew, Jordan Monroe is Jordan LaRue.” He said as he struggled against the silver chains.“I’m going to shift, close your eyes. Once I shift, I won’t be able to communicate with you. I’m going to pull the chains down and you can ride on my back.” I told him.“I don’t want to hurt you.” He said.“Oh, trust me, you can’t. Now close your eyes.”I shifted and moved to the silver chains on the walls. Lia grabbed the chain and yanked the bolts right out of the rocky wall. We’d have to figure out how to get them off his wrists soon, they were slowing down his healing.Ranger was unable to use his legs at the moment and crashed to the hard stone ground. He looked up at me and struggled for words as he took in the sight of Lia. “What the hell?”I barked back at him; I really didn’t have time for this. I needed to get moving to find Diesel. Lia picked up the lighter in her mouth and lowered us down so Ranger c
Chapter 40 – Code RedDuke and I descended down the mountain with Ranger still on my back. The full moon’s light was bright, and I could see what looked like a thousand wolves rushing towards us. In the front leading the wolves was a large black Alpha wolf with blue eyes. I instantly recognized Kruz, Alpha Knox’s wolf. The other wolves came to a halt as many set eyes on Lia for the first time, they lowered their heads. Kruz walked up to Duke and nodded his head, then he turned towards me and sniffed the air.“What happened to Ranger? Where have you been?” He asked us through the mind link.I looked at Duke and his eyes glazed over; his Alpha voice rang through the mind link to every pack member. “Attention Crescent Moon, we have found the traitor! Earlier this evening, Alpha Jordan Monroe, attacked your Alpha and Luna. He has gathered rogues just outside our territory who planned to attack our most vulnerable pack members first, the elders and pups, while the pack took their tradition
Chapter 41 – War“Who’s going to tell Payton?” I asked as we walked over to the infirmary.Alpha Knox and Diesel exchanged uncomfortable looks as if trying to decide how to tell her. I know that Payton had taken the rejection very hard. Ramos had rejected her on sight, because she was Diesel’s sister after Diesel challenged and killed Titus. Ramos was one of the best warriors Crescent Moon had at the time. His blind loyalty to the previous Alpha had turned him into a rogue.We reached the infirmary; Dr. Ross was going to have a busy night. We walked by the first room and I could smell Ranger. I could hear whimpers coming from the second room, Vannica was still in labor. The third room had a great deal of commotion going on, Dr. Ross and nurse Nelly fluttered around the room stabilizing Athena.Payton stepped out of Vannica’s room. “The pup is almost here.” She said smiling.“What’s wrong?” She asked noticing the uncomfortable glances she was receiving.“We have a situation.” Diesel sa
EpilogueEight Years LaterI had moved to Greece and into the home that Lukas owned which was conveniently located next to his parent’s house in the Olympus Blood Moon territory. I helped with the family business and enjoyed working a few days a week. Domino also enjoyed life in Greece, but I was the only wolf he let ride on him.The Theodorus family had taken me in as one of their own. Luna Raven and Alpha Dimitri became my second parents. They loved and adored Cassi beyond measure. She’s a beautiful, rambunctious clone of her father. The same laugh and mischievous glint in her eye. She has the same jet black hair and deep blue eyes that’s a strong LaRue family trait.She filled an empty hole in all of our hearts the day she was born. Storm would not have survived the loss of her mate if it wasn’t for our pup. She lived only for our pup.Like her father, Cassi has decided to play the Cello. Every time I watched her practice, I remembered the first time I heard Lukas play all those ye
Chapter 36 – MidnightThey returned from their run an hour later with smiles on their faces. My heart smiled seeing them in good spirits. We sat around the fire waiting for midnight.Lukas would need to step outside and take the potion under the full moon at midnight. No one was sure what to expect, if it would be painful or not. If it would really work and if Storm would finally be able to shift tonight. No one was leaving, they wanted to make sure everything was okay and be here to help Storm with her shift.I was seated on Lukas’ lap and listened while Alpha Dimitri shared funny stories from Lukas and Angelo’s childhood. He told us more about the pack in Greece and the other family packs. Then he made baby name suggestions.“Five minutes to midnight.” Angelo announced and my heart fluttered. “Storm, are you ready?” I asked her but she didn’t reply. I could feel hertension.We made our way outside and everyone looked up at the sky. It was a clear and beautiful night. My eyes instan
Chapter 35 – Full MoonI was having a good morning so far. Lukas cooked breakfast for me and I was still able to keep it down. Though I can’t say the same about my head, it’s still heavy from the concussion, and if I move it too fast I get dizzy. For the most part I feel pretty good. Doctor Edwards removed the stitching yesterday and I was finally able to wash my hair. Well, actually, Lukas washed my hair for me.He spoke with Magnus yesterday who agreed to brew another transfer spell which will take twenty-four hours. Lukas still intends to take the potion tonight when the moon is full. Storm is anxious and worried about Luke being bound for an entire month before Lukas’ Great Uncle Ranger takes the second potion to transfer the curse to himself. He will have to wait until the next full moon, and I hope we are able to break the curse.It’s very admirable for his Uncle Ranger to willingly take the curse from Lukas. He’s a very strong Alpha, even in his old age. I remember what Lola ha
Chapter 34 – TimeLukas POV“Please Moon Goddess, take me instead. I know I don’t deserve her, but if you ever hear my prayers, hear them now. Please let her be okay... please.” I prayed. I’ve been praying for three days now.Doctor Edwards had come with us to Sapphire Moon to help tend to any wounded wolves. Unfortunately, Syble was the only one really injured. That bastard had cracked her head open and I almost lost her. Syble was so weak and she had lost a lot of blood. Her healing was slow because she’s never shifted. Doctor Edwards had to stitch her up and stabilize her before we could transport her back in an SUV my father took from Sapphire Moon.Luke has been inconsolable and I’m no better. She looked so weak and pale, I couldn’t even tell if she was getting better or worse. We brought her back to the infirmary at Blue Mountain and she’s been connected to all types of wires and tubes. Doctor Edwards kept her under sedation to help her rest and recover but stopped sedating her
Chapter 33 – Sunrise“Syble that was amazing!” Beta Finn said to me as the warriors from Sapphire Moon ran back.“She’s just as talented as we thought she’d be. I’ll meet you all inside, I need to call Alpha Diesel and update him. Then call my son, Alpha Troy, and let him know we’ll be taking his warriors to conquer Sapphire Moon at sunrise.”“Where is Alpha Troy?” I asked before I could even stop myself. We’ve been here almost two weeks and had yet to see him.“He took my place on the shifters council a few years back, he’s currently in Jordan trying to track a prophet named, Duja. We’re hoping she can help us with the last piece of the golden prophecy my mother gave.” He told us and stepped inside.“My mate and I are going to return to the cottage and put some dry clothes on. We’ll be back in twenty minutes to meet with Alpha Trevor.” Lukas told everyone and shifted back into wolf form.I climbed up on Luke and wrapped my arms around his neck. He took off running and we reached the
Chapter 32 – BreathlessIt’s been over a week and Alpha Dimitri has trained with me every day. Today we’re working on lightning bolts caused by electrostatic when I shift hot and cold air in the atmosphere. Alpha Dimitri set up points for me to target.Luna Raven had asked Alpha Trevor for complete privacy during my training and told him I was having a difficult time focusing with anyone observing. To ensure no one was watching us, Angelo and Camille took Arlo and Cami out to run the perimeter of the training area. Angelo’s wolf, Arlo, is large and chocolate brown like his eyes. Camille’s wolf, Cami, is brown with white paws and a white bib.I’d be lying if I said Storm wasn’t jealous. She wanted nothing more than to run with her Alpha mate and mark him. Angelo and Camille marked each other earlier this week. While everyone was happy for them, I could feel Storm’s despair.The sky was gray with heavy clouds, Alpha Dimitri believed I could impact the air temperatures enough to impact r
Chapter 31 – TrainingIt felt wonderful waking up in the familiar cottage under thick warm blankets that my grandmother had quilted. Lukas stirred awake when I tried to slip away to use the toilet.“What would you like to do today?” He asked me. “We should start with breakfast at the pack house.”“Can’t we just stay here for breakfast and I can nibble on you?” “Your father is training me today. You can nibble on me later.”“Just an ear or breast, maybe a thigh?” He grabbed me and pulled me back down on the bed.“Come on, I don’t want to be late.” I told him and we rolled out of bed and got dressed.We took the jeep back to the pack house and joined everyone for breakfast. Lukas pulled me to his lap and fed me, he wanted to make sure I had plenty of energy to train today. Luna Raven seemed to beam with happiness.“Alpha Dimitri, Beta Finn has secured the east end of the territory for you to train at all morning. There's a big open field. You should be free of disruptions and curious fa
Chapter 30 – MemoriesLukas POVBeta Finn was kind enough to show us to our suite and our luggage had already been brought up. I pulled the covers back on the bed and set Syble down. I removed her shoes and pulled her jeans off. She laid back on the pillows and I covered her up.“Can I get you anything?” I asked her.She shook her head but made no noise. I could feel the distress coming from her and her thoughts were swirling around. I closed the curtains, then undressed and slipped into bed with her, pulling her to my chest. Her little body started shaking, as she sobbed. All I could do was offer my comfort. Luke was howling seeing his mate in so much pain.“It’s okay Luke,” she managed to whisper. “It’s going to be okay.”She never ceases to amaze me, here she is, in so much pain and she’s trying to comfort my wolf. Luke was trying his hardest to take control, he craved her affection and attention too.“You can release Luke.” She said.“You want me to let him have control?” I asked.
Chapter 29 – AnswersWe boarded the jet which was surprisingly bigger than I thought it would be from the outside. The inside was lined with rich leather and fine wood veneers. It had several big leather seats that reclined back for sleeping, tables, flat screen televisions, a tiny kitchen area and even a bathroom with a shower.We had eaten breakfast at the hotel before we left but Luna Raven also had snacks delivered to the plane. Our flight time is about two hours and the plane will be landing in Utica, which is in upstate New York. Once we land, we’ll be traveling by car the remaining sixty miles into the Adirondack mountains. Sapphire Moon occupies the north east part of the vast mountain range and Blue Mountain was more south west. It was easier to land in Utica and avoid Sapphire Moon all together.“Oh, we won’t be avoiding them. Once we get this curse broken, I have some unfinished business at that pack.” Lukas mind linked me. He had obviously been listening to my thoughts.“Y