Elijah P.O.V. We’ve used the last few days to catch everyone up on what happened at the end of the attack, the blood curse and what happened with Selene. Dad came home to the pack when Lauren called him about me and Isabella. He had an update on mom, and it was not entirely good news. Although she has settled well in the ward, and found herself at home with the daily schedule and dad living there with, she’s still cursing Isabella for taking away her family. She only does it out loud when she thinks no one hears her, but what she doesn't know is that dad and Dale had surveillance installed in all her rooms, except the bathroom - but there are mics in there. They are recording everything she says and everyone she talks to on the phone or in person. She has had visitors when dad is not around, and thinks no one knows she is still plotting her schemes. He is contemplating leaving her, although that would hurt him deeply. Isabella has taken it with grace. She knows she is not at fault f
Isabella P.O.V. I’m carefully watching the interrogation unfold on the other side of the glass, and I have to give it to Elijah, he is an excellent actor. So much so he has to send me recurrence through the bond. Ashlee and Milan are both almost vibrating with anger, and their eyes keep clouding over. “Would the two of y’all stop with the mind-linking and say whatever it is you want to say?” I ask over my shoulder. My eyes are trained on the conversation in the other room, and the direction it’s following at the moment. “We’re just discussing if we should call my mother or not.” Ashlee says, and I turn my head for a brief moment. “Why?” “She committed a crime against a friend of our pack, a personal friend of ours. We need justice.” “Your elder council banished her from your Coven, Ash. They did what they thought was right and in that sense justice will have been served in the eyes of your Coven, and your mother cannot do anything further. But!” I say when she opens her mouth
Isabella P.O.V. She was speaking the truth. That much I was sure about, having used my powers on her. But I had no idea how true she really was speaking. Over the last five days, we have had nightly shadow attacks - although they have not been as successful as the enemy would want them. We were ready for them the first night, and some of them walked right into the traps our pack members had set up. Elijah cursed the fact he forgot to ask her where Conan had his base of operations, but it seemed he didn’t have to. Dad told us that night at dinner, that his old pack had gotten a new Alpha. Something he had not gotten the chance to tell us yet. He and Alex relayed how they were in contract with different pack members, and how they wanted out, but they couldn’t risk it. I looked at Elijah that night, both of us thinking the same. “Well, how about we help them out?” I said, and my brother actually looked at me like I’ve grown two heads. “Help them out? They have crazy dark magic practi
Isabella P.O.V. “Where are we going, sweetheart?” Mom asks for the hundred times and I laugh. Impatient much? “Where do you think we are going?” I ask back, as our driver, the young warrior I encountered on my stroll through the pack lands, takes a turn on the highway into the city. “We don’t know, Isa. That is why she is asking.” Milan answers before mom can open her mouth. Mom nods, as the others have their eyes on me. We are in one of the big Tahos, which is very convenient when you want to be in the same car together. We have another car following with more guards. Elijah is not letting anything to chance when it comes to our safety. “Well, I guess it has to be a surprise then.” I tease, while mind-linking Sebastian where we are going exactly. He looks in the mirror, smiling. Elijah probably already told him. George, who is on the passenger seat, turns around. “Luna Queen, if I may?” He asks, and I cringe. “It’s just Luna, George. No need to use both titles. It sounds..
Elijah P.O.V. I’m in my office with all the guys. They are not happy I asked their mates to accompany Isabella to town today. Especially when I told them to have some mate time with the girls, but when I tell them the reason they all agree this is important. They ask what they can do, and I delegate the tasks between them. Dale is in charge of getting food together - shopping, preparing and making. He is actually a genius in the kitchen, so I am confident he can get everyone to work together and make this happen. We talked about a small ceremony, but what Isabella doesn’t know is that I am planning to include all the pack, and guests from outside. We know Conan will attack soon, and what better way to gather our allies than to invite them to our wedding tonight. I just hope they can make it. I ask Cedric to be the happy messenger of invitations. He is still well respected and an Alpha. They will listen to him. I will call the Covens and vampire families myself. “Elijah, do you mi
Elijah P.O.V. The day has gone by in a blur of events. The most scary one by far being Isabella and the others being followed by Conan’s cronies. Luckily they all arrived safely on the pack lands, but I upped the security around the border, just in case. Around 5.30pm the guests are starting to arrive, and I make sure to be the polite host who greets them outside the packhouse, and Omegas show them to the backyard. All of the packs, Covens and vampire families we contacted said yes to come, and I couldn’t be more proud of the work we have put in to mend the bonds between our species. We might be different, but we are also very alike. Everyone wants to celebrate true love. I made sure to implore them all to ensure their families safety while they are gone, as we all agree this event will be too much of a temptation for Conan to not attack us. We are actually expecting him to. I have not discussed this with Isabella. I do not want to worry her, but I have this feeling we’re going to
Isabella P.O.V. I can’t believe Thalia would show up, but on the other hand I also understand why she is here. She wants to see her son get married, but I have this weird feeling about her intentions. I wonder if she is really reformed or if she is playing the act really well. I guess we’ll see later. There is nothing I can or will do now, but I know everyone is on edge and keeping an eye out for her. I also am aware Elijah expects Conan to attack up before the day is over. This gathering of all his enemies in one place would be too much for him to not do anything. But I am just wondering if he really thinks it would be smart to attack today? Maybe he’ll wait until the morning after? I mind-link Caspar and Nestor about my thoughts, and they promise me they have everything under control. They have thought every scenario through. “Darling, are you ready?” Dad asks me, and I turn around to see something shine in his eyes. I smile. “Are you crying?” I ask back without answering his qu
Elijah P.O.V.I try and try again to tell Isabella to get her and the baby to safety, but she is adamant to come with me, and honestly? I cannot blame her with everything that happened the last time we were attacked. I still wonder how this can happen with the magical barrier Ashlee and Milan set up, but then I remember we talked about this the last time, and Ashlee said the enemy’s own magic user could take it down if they are strong enough, or have strength in numbers. I guess that is what happened here. We’ll have to take a look after, and see where we can do better defense wise. Isabella is riding on Fenris’s back, using her powers and her connection with the pack lands to take down enemy wolves everywhere. If I thought she was scary before, it is nothing compared to now. After she has been bound to the pack and land through marriage with me and the Luna position through my mother, she has a way better understanding of the layout and where to strike. She keeps communicating with