Isabella P.O.V. Last night was so much fun, after we dealt with Elijah’s crazy mother and the power hungry Captain Ford. Alex mind-linked me how the former Captain had looked at Jenna, and I decided to be there when Elijah would appoint a new Captain later today. I wanted to get a feel of him or her before they got their promotion, and Elijah agreed with me when I relayed what Alex had said, as we got ready for bed. I had not found it necessary to inform him before and ruin the night.We had enjoyed ourselves immensely, and the pack had been so sweet and welcoming to me and the others. Dale and Ashton had been one big smile from the start to finish, and I hoped they had utilized their night time with the girls and made them theirs completely. They both deserve happiness. “Baby, are you ready to go down for breakfast? We need to get down there before Alex and Jenna leave.” Elijah calls from the bedroom. “Yes, give me two more minutes.” I call back, and I hear him chuckle in response
Elijah P.O.V. Dale keeps looking at Ashlee as if she will disappear if he doesn't keep an eye on her, and I must admit I know the feeling. I squeeze Isabella closer to me, taking in her scent and calming myself. I can’t believe the extent of my mother’s betrayal. I would have accepted it if she had kept it to the Caroline situation, as me and Isabella managed to solve it, but to change her fixation to Dale and Ashton, who is not even her own child, and take both their mates away out of pure spite. I’ll have to do something. I have to act and ensure the safety of my pack members! We are going to be a different pack with me as Alpha and my beautiful mate as Luna. She doesn’t care about species! Her concern is with the individual, and I have to agree. This purist bullshit has to stop at one point. I don’t know why we have beef with the local coven, but I actually have an idea, and I do not like it one bit. In my heart I ha
Alex P.O.V. I’m not exactly thrilled to leave my sister when all of this is going down, but I know when she says to go, then don’t argue with her. She’ll be fine, and Elijah will take care of her. He’s been better to her the short time they have been together, than I have been the last eight years. I shake my head, trying to push the dark thoughts from my head. I need to stop blaming myself. I was a kid, and the adults around me should have made it clear that what the Alpha was doing was wrong, but no one wanted to go against him. I know I should have done more when I grew older, because I knew what we were doing - or rather not doing, was wrong in every sense of the word. But then it was too late, and Isabella was already pushed so far from me, I couldn’t ever see myself getting on her good side again. Luckily for me, my sister is a way better person than anyone I know, and she forgave me. Now I just have to forgive myself, and that seems to be much more difficult than first antici
Isabella P.O.V. After an afternoon filled with unbelievable pleasure, and more orgasms than I couldn’t ever have dreamt of, Elijah and I emerged to dinner that evening. We were both furrowly satisfied and relaxed, having enjoyed each other for hours. Our mind-linkes had been off, but Dale got a message through to us by having an Omega knock on the bedroom door. Lucky for him, we were at a break and he delivered a written note through a crack at the door. I had laughed myself silly at Elijah’s displeased look. The note told us Alex had been in contact with him when neither of us had answered his mind-link attempt or answered our phones. I checked immediately, and he was right. I had five unanswered calls, and Elijah had four. The note said to call as soon as we got the message, and Dale told us he would be home with Ashton and the girls around dinner time. I called Alex, and we agreed to do a conference call after dinner - so here we are. “Hi guys.” I greet them when we enter the d
Isabella P.O.V.“Mmmh, Elijah.. I’m going to.. Oh goddess. Mmh.” I moan, as Elijah pumps in and out of me in the shower. I actually went in there myself to get cleaned after he took me three times the night before, and I was too exhausted to even contemplate taking a shower. I still smelled deliciously like sex this morning, but I didn’t think it was a good idea to reek of it when we have important business to attend to today. After about five minutes though, Elijah joined me, and one thing led to me being taken against the wall. “Come for me like the good girl you are, baby.” He pinches my clit with his hand, bending down and licking my mark. “Oh, fuck!” I scream as my body quivers with the orgasms that tores through me. Elijah smirks, sliding out of me and bending me over the shower bench instead. He enters swiftly, fucking me without mercy. I love the man to bits, but I was kinda hoping I would be able to walk today - guess not. “Mmmh. Your pussy is so tight for me, Isa. So, tig
Isabella P.O.V. “I’m sorry, Selene. Grandmother. But where the fuck was this information when you watched me shift the first time? Is this why my mother did not die in that attack? Because it was an actual attack, right? I know she says it wasn’t. That it was planned. But it was, wasn’t it?” Selene smiles. “You’ve always been a clever one. Yes, the attack was real. I saved her and returned her to her true mate. They deserved to have their happiness ever after.” I nod, my head spinning. Then something hits me like a ton of bricks. “But why me? Alex is my twin. He must have the same blood as me. He is as much a candidate to be King as I am to be Queen?” Selene chuckles. “Yes and no. Alex is your younger twin, which makes him eligible to be King if you somehow die, which I do not recommend. And then there is your handsome mate there.” I growl, not liking her calling him that no matter how accurate it is, and no matter how much she is still my goddess. She raised an eyebrow. “As I was
Elijah P.O.V. The meeting goes forward after we agree who is going to be Captain and Second in command. When they are signed, they both leave with the promise of me and Isabella coming this afternoon, maybe early evening to announce the change in ranking to the guard. Until then they both have to pretend to know nothing, which they are both fine with. The real question today is what the fuck we are going to do with my mother, and how we are going to approach the Covens - both witch and vampire. I also have to reach out to the nearby packs and introduce myself, gauging how they react to my new title. This is going to be such a stressful time, but right now I just enjoy having my gorgeous mate sitting on my lap, stroking my knuckles in mindless circles, while the others discuss the best plan of action. Half an hour later someone knocks on the door, and Isabella jumps to her feet, smiling as she reaches the door and opens it. Outside is one of the new recruits, and I can see Isabella
Isabella P.O.V. It’s been a week since we met with the Coven leaders, and Selene surprised us in the conference room. The week has on one side been long and tedious with endless meetings, and phone calls for various Alpha’s - either asking to meet, swearing us allegiance on the phone, or swearing to dethrone us and make sure the world is ‘set right’. We have been taking nightly runs in our wolf forms, making sure Emerald and Fenris have some mate time, and build their bond strong. We also apologized to them for neglecting them, and promised to remember to let them have time at least once a week, when times are hectic. It’s important we remember all aspects of the matebond.I also called Alex on the evening of the impromptu crowning. He was surprised to say the least, and we agreed we need to meet with Luna Michelle and hear what she has to say to all of this. We also need to know where she and her mate stand on this issue of the rebellion, and make sure they understand the situation
Isaiah P.O..V 18 years later “Happy birthday to yooooou!” I smile at the people gathered around the table. They are my people. My family and friends. But also only that. I have not yet met my mate, and this being my 22nd birthday, it’s feeling like it’ll never happen. Mom and dad have been very supportive of me, and they always tell me they will accept whatever decision I make regarding the mate situation. “Make a wish, Isaiah.” Mom urges, and I close my eyes and wish with all my heart I’ll meet my mate soon. I do not care who she is, what she is or where she is from, I just want to find her and love her. I know I sound soft and whatnot, but I so desperately want what my parents, aunts and uncles and most cousins and siblings have. True love to share my world with. But she is making me wait, and I know in my heart she’ll be worth the wait. “What did you wish for, brother?” Elise asks, her eyes twinkling in mischief. She asks every year in the hopes I’ll show and tell, but I will n
Isabella P.O.V. Four years later Sitting in my office, I can’t help but reminisce over the last four years. So much has happened even though there has been peace. We have lived in harmony with other species for just as long, and our bond with each other has grown stronger. Isaiah is now four, and a whirlwind of energy. He is a big brother to Gabriel and Elise. They are three and one. I told Elijah I don’t want any more children, to which he replied I had to tell the Moon Goddess. If she decides to bless us a fourth time, I will be going to her world and smack her! Grandmother or not, I don’t want any more children, and so far she has listened. It also helps that we are using protection.We have been rallying the packs to meet annually, as to prevent the events of Conan from happening once again. It has been successful enough, but we still have yet to get the border packs - those who have lands leading up to dragon territory, fae territory and demon territory, to come as well. The l
Elijah P.O.V. Two months later “ELIJAH!” I rush into the hospital room where Isa is still admitted. The doctors were not comfortable with sending her home, as she kept getting contractions whenever she over exerted herself, and she did that a lot. Even laying in the hospital bed. But here they, and I, could tell her to relax and not stress the body so much. Not that she listened very well.“Baby, what is it?” She’s out of bed, and her leggings are drenched. “My water just broke. I think.” She answers, her eyes wide and scared. We are almost to term, but not quite there yet either. Doctors said he would be early because of the trauma, but this early? This feels too early. “Don’t just stand there. Get a doctor or nurse or something!” She demands, while waddling to the toilet. Her voice and movement snaps me back to reality. “Where the fuck are you going?” I ask, quickly grabbing her arm and helping her to her destination. “My pants are soaked, and I have to pee really bad.” She an
Isabella P.O.V. “Why do you always end up in the hospital, Isa?” Lauren asks, as she bends down and gives me a hug. I stick my tongue out at her, and gesture for Elijah to help me sit up. He gives me a look, but I just plead with my own eyes. He sighs and stands. I love how he can resist me, even when I did something he did not at all approve of. I love this man to death! “Why are you always so snarky?” I ask back, as she chuckles, and sits down. Her mate stands behind her, placing his hands on her shoulders. Elijah growls at the contact, and I swat him across the chest as he is helping me sit up. He just raised an eyebrow. “Shut up, and help me dammit.” I whine, and he shakes his head in exasperation. “What do you think I am doing, woman?” He asks back, and I just purse my lips in a ‘do you really want me to answer that?’ sort of way. He sighs. “Don’t answer that.” He caves and I smile. When I’m in a much better talking position, I turn my head to the couple on my left. They hav
Isabella P.O.V.We wait for another minute before Conan walks into the middle of the ground. I think he wanted Kimmie and her disturbed friends to examine nothing was amiss, but they wouldn’t know. We used magic long forgotten, on the request of Ashlee to her mother. She wanted this particular surprise to be something they never saw coming. We know Elijah and Fenris will beat Conan and his wolf in a fair one-on-one fight, but we also know he would never go into such a fight without a backup - hence Kimmie and her bag of twisted tricks. The grounds light up in a golden color when both wolves are in the middle facing each other. Kimmie screeches, holding her hands over her eyes. Her friends do the same, hissing and cursing. “What the fuck was that?” She screams, her eyes clouding over for a split second and the clearing because she can’t get ahold of Conan. Her eyes search for the golden color, seeing it goes around the whole perimeter of the ground where Conan’s wolf and Fenris are
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
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. 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
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