Dimitri’s POVChapter 26 – Sinking“Put the fish down Niko.” Raven whispered to Niko.We were crouched down on the stern of Poseidon’s Tridentfishing boat and Niko was being Niko. I hope his new mate will appreciate the sense of humor he has. The fishing boat belonged to a local fishing company that was owned by a friend of Niko’s.The barrel of fish up on deck would certainly hide our scents if the wind picked up. I just hope Niko doesn’t start playing with the barrel of squid next to my mate; she might consider setting his hair on fire.“What are you grinning at?” Raven asked me.“You, you’re so cute.” I told her and kissed her delicious lips. “Ugh I think I’m going to be sick.” Knox groaned.“Motion sickness?” Niko asked.“No, all this mushy kissing.” Knox laughed and we all tried tohold back our laughter. I liked Raven’s brother, he was open and willing to help his sister the moment she asked with nohesitation. I would the same for Odessa if she ever needed my help.The mari
Chapter 27 – ConferenceThe sinking yacht attracted lots of attention from surroundingwatercrafts and the water patrols raced passed us to the location.We returned to the marina on the research institutes boat with our warriors and Leo’s body. Kosta was waiting for us with a few men of his own, he directed us inside the research lab.“I’ve brought Dr. Homer with me, in case he was needed.” Kosta told Dimitri.“Thank you Kosta. I’m afraid we’ve lost Leo and need to make arrangements to transport him back to his pack. Dr. Homershould look over Rocky and Alec first, it appears they’ve been injected with wolfbane.” Dimitri instructed.“Of course, Knox, please take Rocky into the next room, so Dr. Homer can evaluate her.” Kosta said.Knox just clung tighter to Rocky, his eyes dark and growled, “MINE.”“It’s okay, I’m a mated wolf.” Dr. Homer told us and pulled his shirt collar down exposing his mate mark on the lower neck.“Knox, I’m sure you can go with her. Dr. Homer only wants to hel
Chapter 28 – IslandWe zipped across the Aegean Sea on the high speed boat. I was seated on Dimitri's lap with my head nuzzled in his neck. Mythoughts were swirling around with the stress of everything that transpired today his scent seemed to calm my wolf. Rae wasperfectly content in the arms of her mate. The only thing that could possibly make her happier was to finally be claimed.One of our warriors was driving the boat, the further we gotaway from Athens, the better I felt. We passed dozens of islands in all shapes and sizes. I peeked over at Clair and Niko, theywere seated in the same position as us. I thought about howlucky Clair was to have parents who were so easily accepting of her finding her mate. In this moment, I was very much envious of Clair having Aunt Payton and Uncle Max for parents.When Clair turned eighteen, nearly a year and a half ago, shewas heartbroken when she didn't find her mate. Of course, Knox had also been looking for his mate for two years. He to
Dimitri's POVChapter 29 – SunsetAs a dominant Alpha male, I've never second guessed myself. It seems these days, around Raven, I was second guessing myevery move.I should have been able to claim what was mine without hesitation. The animal inside was genetically wired tounderstand raw sexual needs and dominance. While the humanside of me wanted to make sure everything was right for Raven, who is the other half of my soul. If you had told me a few weeks ago I would feel this way about my mate, I wouldn't havebelieved it. I had no intention of ever claiming a mate. Yet here I was, my body and soul completely owned by that little raven haired girl I was planning to turn into a woman.Dom could feel her heat starting and was begging to be let out.After her father threatened to take her back home, Dom madeseveral attempts to take control and mark his mate. I knew this was something I couldn't force, I needed to be sure Raven was fully ready.“Looks like we're going to get some hel
Chapter 30 – ParentsThe night sky was starting to lighten which indicated thatsunrise was fast approaching. We had spent most of the night lost in pure bliss on this sandy little beach.Dimitri was laying with his eyes closed but wasn't sleeping. He held me tight to his chest under a blanket. I could feel hisheartbeat and it seemed in sync with my own heart’s rhythm. I inhaled his scent deeply and it had changed, both of our scents had changed and blended together.“How are you feeling little bird?” His voice was gravelly. “Perfectly content and exhausted.” I giggled.“The patrol will be resuming its run to this side of the island at sunrise.” Dimitri stood up and slipped some shorts on.“Are we running back?” I groaned remembering the long distance we had run in wolf form to get here.“Dom would be thrilled to have you ride back on him.” Dimitri grinned.“Is he going to lick my butt again?” I joked and Dimitri laughed.He slipped off his shorts again and shifted. Dom was aspectac
Dimitri's POVChapter 31 – Intertwined“Well that went better than I expected!” Kosta said.“Why didn't you tell us sooner that they were arriving early?” Niko asked.“I called, but Dimitri didn't answer his phone, so I left a message.” Kosta said.“Sorry Kosta, we slept in.” Raven told him.“I have to get back, call me if you need a ride back. Niko, sendfor a few men to take the luggage to the pack house.” Kosta said as Knox was unloading the luggage from the helicopter.“Thank you Kosta. Do we have to worry about Karla noticing the three of us gone?” Raven asked.“No, I've taken care of Karla. It's your father you have to worry about. Being part of the shifter’s council has exposed yourfather to some of the most vicious and cruel rumors about your mate. This won't be easy for him.” Kosta told her and thenlooked at me. He nodded his head to me before he turned to leave. I was still in wolf form and stood next to my mate.Kosta got back in the helicopter and the blades started spin
Dimitri's POVChapter 31 – Intertwined“Well that went better than I expected!” Kosta said.“Why didn't you tell us sooner that they were arriving early?” Niko asked.“I called, but Dimitri didn't answer his phone, so I left a message.” Kosta said.“Sorry Kosta, we slept in.” Raven told him.“I have to get back, call me if you need a ride back. Niko, sendfor a few men to take the luggage to the pack house.” Kosta said as Knox was unloading the luggage from the helicopter.“Thank you Kosta. Do we have to worry about Karla noticing the three of us gone?” Raven asked.“No, I've taken care of Karla. It's your father you have to worry about. Being part of the shifter’s council has exposed yourfather to some of the most vicious and cruel rumors about your mate. This won't be easy for him.” Kosta told her and thenlooked at me. He nodded his head to me before he turned to leave. I was still in wolf form and stood next to my mate.Kosta got back in the helicopter and the blades started spin
Chapter 32 – TwistI woke up early in the morning, sprawled across Dimitri's chest.This seemed to be my favorite sleeping position. Even if I fellasleep on my side of the bed, I always seemed to wake up on top of him. Like some mysterious magnet that just drew me to him.“Don't blame me, I sleep when you sleep.” Rae said to me.“I don't mind being your pillow baby, it makes Dom happy.” Dimitri said as he opened his beautiful warm honey colored eyes. I kissed his chest and I'm almost certain I heard a purr from deep within. I ran my hands across his chiseled abs and heard a low growl in his throat. I wanted him.“I'm trying to behave; your parents are under the same roof. If you keep that up little bird, they won't see us untildinner.” He groaned at me.“I wouldn’t mind.” Rae purred at me.“Ughh, you're right. We should probably get showered anddressed. I needed to talk with my parents and find out how long they intended to stay. Surely they won't insist on me returning with them n
Seven years laterEpilogue“MOM! Uncle Niko ate the rest of my moussaka!” Kyros pouted.“Uncle Niko has a habit of doing that. He doesn't like perfectly good moussaka to go to waste.” I laughed.“Are you going to finish yours or should I take care of that for you too?” Niko asked me.“Touch my plate and you might lose a few fingers.” I growled and shoveled the rest of the food in my mouth.Dimitri chuckled and kissed me on the side of my head. “Don't mess with a pregnant woman's food Niko, you shouldknow better by now after three pups of your own.”Kyros was our oldest, Damien followed two years later, they both looked just like Dimitri. Our twin daughters Alice and Anabeth, looked just like me with the strong LaRue familygenes. I was currently expecting pup number five in about two more weeks.“How's baby Lukas doing?” Clair asked me.“He's kicking a lot, hopefully he won't try to break out beforeLevi's mating ceremony this weekend.” I told her. We had found out the gender of the
Chapter 42 – News“Wake up little bird, the plane just landed.” Dimitri stroked my back to wake me up. I had fallen asleep in his lap on our flight from Greece to Canada.My father had sent the LaRue Enterprises jet for us. We have two mating ceremonies to attend this week. Knox and Rocky's ceremony is tomorrow. Then we will travel to Dark Moon for Peter and Mandi's ceremony. I was excited to show Dimitriwhere I had grown up, have some Chinese food in the village,show him Crescent Point. I’ve also missed my younger brothers and couldn’t wait to see them.It’s been two weeks since Dimitri and I found out about the pup.We haven't told anyone and wanted to do it when we were alltogether. My parents had returned back to Crescent Moon withKnox and Rocky last week to get ready for the mating ceremony. They would officially become Alpha and Luna of Crescent Moon after the ceremony.My parents plan to travel back and forth between packs; but willspend the majority of their time in Greec
Dimitri's POVChapter 41 – Finally“Relax, I just want to meet your little Raven.” He said with a sick smile.“He knows about mate.” Dom growled at me.“We need to make sure and end him this time.” I told Dom.He turned his head to the bird’s nest. “What a suitable place for a raven, in the bird’s nest! Tell me son, is the bird’s nest bullet proof? I can't seem to remember if we made it bullet proof when we built it.”I mind linked Spiro, “tell me you had the chance to line the bird’s nest with another layer of steel?”“I did Alpha, but they won't be shooting regular bullets. We've never tested it against silver bullets!” Spiro linked back.“You have ten seconds to surrender the pack to its rightful Alpha before we turn the bird’s nest into Swiss cheese!” My fatherdemanded.I was about to unleash Dom and lunge at him when an earthshaking growl, with intense power, ripped across the land andshocked everyone. Greeks were taught from a young age to fear and respect the power of the Go
Chapter 40 – Attack“Be a good little bird and stay in the nest. Don't come out for any reason, understand?” Dimitri told me.“Okay.”“Keep the door locked from the inside. Don't open it for anyone. If you set one foot out this door, before I come back for you, I'm going to spank your bottom red!” He crashed his lips into mine.His kiss was hungry, demanding, and filled with emotion. The promise of another spanking sent an exciting quiver down my back. I couldn’t wait until this was over to spend time tangled up with him.“Please be careful.” I whispered as we broke away.“I'll be back as soon as this is over.” He said and closed the door to the nest.I was standing inside of a closet sized metal box, that wasperched on top of the roof of the pack house and looked out over the pack lands. The fire pits were burning bright, if someonedidn't know any better, they would just assume the fire pits were there to light up the grounds for battle.“Let's test the reach of our element.” Rae s
Chapter 39 – RaceThe sun was setting as we raced back in the Jeep to our territory.Dimitri was at the wheel and his eyes kept glancing in themirror at the occupants in the back seat. Odessa was seated in the back, between Alec and Hades. The tension in the car was thick.“What the hell happened Odessa? I thought Georgios was your mate?” Dimitri asked and a low growl came from Hades at the mention of Georgios.“It's kind of a long story.” She replied.“We've got time. No one is leaving this car for a few hours.” Dimitri said.Hades spoke first, “My mother was originally from Georgios’ pack, Zeus's Howlers. When my father claimed her as a chosen mate, she switched packs and joined Moon Warriors. He wasn't very good to us and took little interest in me. Growing up, Ispent a great deal of time visiting with my grandparents at theirpack. Georgios’ father had the pack then, he was good to me, let me come and stay whenever I wanted to. My grandparents were wonderful people and I enjoyed
Chapter 37 – Progress“I'm Lucy Michaels LaRue, Luna of Crescent Moon Pack. As a golden wolf of the Gods, I now claim Zeus's Howlers as myown. We are not enemies with Alpha Dimitri Theodorus. Our daughter Raven LaRue, is his mate and the new Luna ofOlympus Blood Moon. We believe this will be a strong alliance for both packs and Zeus's Howlers will grow stronger andflourish.” My mother said.Applause and joyous howls erupted from the crowd. My mother stood in the middle of the field wearing nothing but my father’s shirt after she shifted back. Dimitri and I stood with my father as my mother addressed her new pack.“Beta Onassis, please step forward.” She called out. The crowd became silent and some exchanged nervous looks. “Some of you may have already heard, our oldest son and heir of CrescentMoon, Knox LaRue, is the mate of the Beta's daughter. This will now connect the packs in more ways than one. We are honoredto have Raquel Onassis, from Zeus's Howlers as the future Lunaof t
Dimitri's POVChapter 36 – Claiming“He's going to be okay, won't he Dr. Vovos?” Niko asked.“I've known Kosta since he was a pup, your Uncle is one of the strongest wolves I've ever met.” Dr. Vovos assured us.The pack clinic was a mile down the road from the pack house. It was morning, we had to wait until Dr. Vovos had stabilized Kosta before we could see him.He was connected to machines and tubes, he looked pretty bad.“How long until he wakes up?” I asked, I really needed to talk to him. Find out who did this. He was badly beaten and shotwith a silver bullet. The silver should have killed him, it's a miracle that he even survived.“He's stable for now, but he's not out of the woods yet. It could be a few days or a few weeks. We don't even know the status of his wolf yet.” She said.Shit! We don't have that kind of time to sit around and wait. Ineeded to get going, Georgios’ pack was five hours northeast ofhere. I mind linked Alec and Spiro to meet me in my office in twenty
Chapter 35 – Patient“If he's done something to my sister, I can't just lay around and do nothing. I need to find her. I’m going to kill him myself.”Dimitri growled trying to stand up.“She's our sister now too. You won't be helpful to anyone if you don't allow that to heal.” Knox replied.“Dimitri please.” I tried to calm my mate down. “She's his mate, he won't hurt her.”“Unless one of them rejects the other, then he will.” Dimitri said.“He wouldn't be that stupid, he knows she's your sister and doesn't want to make an enemy of you.” I told him.“Maybe, but Odessa might reject him first, she's obviously not happy about this.” He said.“My parents are with Georgios; they know something isn't right.We’ll find her, we just need you to heal. Dr. Vovos should be here to check your wound and change the bandage one moretime for the night. You can speak to her about your progress.” I said.“I need to get to Georgios, if Odessa is still in his territory, I can find her.” Dimitri said.“W
Dimitri's POVChapter 34 – Blast“Kosta should be landing with the helicopter in about tenminutes.” I informed Diesel and Lucy. We stood at the northern peak of the island waiting for Kosta. Lucy was insistent aboutreturning to Alpha Georgios pack right away.“I'll see if I can speak with Odessa alone first. I'll call Knox when I've spoken to her, so he can update you. We'll letGeorgios believe that Knox has returned to Crescent Moon with Rocky, and that we've remained in Greece because Alpha LaRue isn't convinced that Raven wants to be with you. That he'sconsidering taking your head for stealing our only daughter and forcing her to mate with you.” Lucy told me.“Mother!” Raven protested at the idea of forced mating.“We'll see if Georgios will lead us to Stefanos or if he letsanything slip. If we hit a dead end, I'll light Georgios up and send him straight to hell.” Lucy said.“I can position my warriors just outside his pack territory tolead an attack and help if things get st