Aurora and Arden stood on the porch of the pack house. Alpha Evander and his protection drove down the road from the main gates. Aurora's hand was firmly placed in Arden's as they both waited. It did not take long for the black SUVs to pull into the drive and park. Alpha Evander's Beta was the first to exit the car followed by the driver. The Beta opened the back door of the SUV and Alpha Evander slid out wearing a dark black suit. He walked over to the stairs and looked up at the Alpha and Luna. He inclined his head," Shall we?" Alpha Arden held out his hand towards the door of the pack house and Alpha Evander began to ascend the stairs. Alpha Arden directed him to a office that he presumed was the Alpha office. It was spacious enough but was still smaller than his meeting room. Alpha Evander wondered what this meeting entailed and why they decided to have it at in the Northern Pack. When everyone, including the Beta's were seated. Alpha Arden began to speak, "Thank you for c
Alpha Evander sat in his large office chair and looked down at some paperwork that he had been handed once we were back from the Northern Pack. He was just about to mind link with his Beta when a noise in front of him alerted him that he was no longer alone in the office. Alpha Evander pulled the pulled the sheet of paper down just enough to see Veronica seated in the chair across from him. She looked at her nails at a distance as if being there was no concern to her. "What are you doing here?" Evander asked coolly. It was obvious she was not there for a tryst. She finally looked over and met his gaze. "My dear Alpha do you not think that I do not have tabs on you when I am not with you?" She asked sweetly but the look in her eyes told Evander she was being anything but sweet at the moment. Alpha Evander's brows creased. He did not like the idea that his actions were being monitored without him knowing. "And why, pray tell, would you need to monitor my movements?" Alpha Evander too
Veronica paced her large living room in front of the fireplace. Alpha Evander had confirmed that the child was in fact the reason for Alpha Arden and Luna Aurora's interest in the Crimson Pack and the Whispering Shadows Coven. It would not be long before they found out her name. Were they going to be able to see the connection of Alpha Evander? How could they? Her inner thoughts were questioning. They were never present when Veronica was and Alpha Evander and her had their relationship longer than Arden came back to take over the pack. She wondered what had become of his father. Veronica knew where Lila was but not what became of Mason Vulfs. Veronica stopped pacing. She would visit Lila and see what other information she could get from the woman. With that thought in mind she teleported to the dense forest that housed Lila's lone cabin. Veronica looked around to make sure that no one from the coven was prowling around. Lila was terribly close to their territory line. Veronica was
As Lila sat in the warm bath, she knew that Veronica was using her. She was not dense enough to think that this other witch had brought her back to her home out of the goodness of her heart. However, Lila was tired of living in that cabin. She was no longer a little girl who thought of it as an adventure, but a grown woman who missed the luxuries of an actual home. Lila took her time and washed her hair thoroughly as it had been some time since she was able to wash in something other than a large bucket and wash cloth. As she took her bath, she also thought about the information that Veronica had given her. So, the human's son is actually a werewolf. Veronica already knew that would mean that Arden would have no issue giving the title to that little brat over her son. Her hands moved down to her belly once more. It had to be a son. There was no other option. Lila thought about Mason. As much as she despised the man, she knew that he would not allow a child of his to be tossed aside
Arden and Aurora stood in the Alpha office along with Rich and Roger. Arden had asked the previous Beta to join them as well. His father had decided to retire to a small house on the edge of the territory. It was not exactly a cabin, but it was close. Arden had tried numerous times to get Mason to return to the pack house. Mason has graciously declined the invitation. Arden wondered if his pride played a part in why he would not return. Lila had put such a hold on him and Mason thought that the entire pack thought of him as weak now. Arden was unsure if the rest of the pack felt this way, but he knew that it was not all of is father's fault for being deceived by Lila. Mason had been distraught with pain when Arden's mother, Charlotte, had died. Losing one’s mate was the worst thing in the world for a wolf. "Still nothing?" Arden asked Roger. Arden had asked Roger to request his father's presence at this meeting, however, by the shake of his head, Arden knew that even Roger was n
Lila had started to feel tired once more. The pregnancy made her look weak, and Lila despised looking weak. She walked back to the room that she was currently occupying. She closed the door behind her and turned the small lock that was on the knob. She turned to the center of her room. She wondered if Veronica would know that Lila teleported. She did not want to stay under Veronica's finger any longer or be a pawn in her game for vengeance. Lila had her own revenge to worry about. First thing was first. She needed to get to Mason and let him know of the pregnancy. She would have to take the chance of him growing angry and possibly killing her. Lila would have to teleport back here if in fact he did try to end both her and their child and then she would have no other option but to help Veronica with her plans. Lila took a deep breath. Veronica had been trying a locator spell to find Mason in her spell room, but by the looks of things, Veronica had been unsuccessful. Lila closed er
Lila looked up at Mason. He was a lot more powerful than when she had left him. He and his wolf must be one again. Lila looked down at her hands in her lap. "I am pregnant," she said quietly. She knew that Mason and his wolf had already sensed it. "Yes. I can see that. Why have you come here?" Mason asked. He grabbed his clothes and began to dress. "I have nowhere else to go and you are the child's father. You are the Alpha of the Northern Pack," Lila looked around the small cabin. "Well, were. It looks as though titles have already been transferred," Lila was trying to appear innocent when she was anything but. "The only thing saving you right now is my pup in your belly. I hope that you understand that," Mason growled. He walked over to his chair and sat down heavily. He ran one hand down his face. He could not believe this mess. Lila had stolen the chance for Arden and Aurora to have a child and here she was. Bearing one of Mason's. "I transferred the title as soon as I cou
"How, pray tell, do you plan on doing that? From what I hear, this witch is one of the most powerful out of her coven," Mason said. He sipped his coffee as he walked back into the living room. "I need to draw as much power as I can. Now, I can draw some from our child, but not too much. The only other source of power that I can draw from is Eli's curse. It is power from the witch herself," Lila finally said. Mason stopped the cup halfway to his mouth. "Excuse me?" he asked. "Yes, I know. It would mean that I have to get close to Aurora's son in order to draw from that power. Do not think I can lessen the curse though. That is not how it works," Lila said as Mason opened his mouth. He quickly closed it. "So, you break the binding spell and then what?" Mason asked. "You have to give something just as good to Arden and Aurora in return for freeing you," Mason knew that to even take it to his son it needed to be a fair trade. "I can take them to the witch," Lila said. Mason raise
Eli's wolf, Hermes, ran through the forest at top speed. Eli had just received his wolf. The full moon sat high in the sky. Arden had asked if Eli wanted him to run with him, but Eli had kindly rejected the offer. Eli wanted to get to know his wolf on his own. He was currently sixteen years old and was doing well in school. Eli trained everyday with Arden in order to make sure that he was in the best shape before getting his wolf. Hermes’ voice had run through Eli's mind as soon as the clock had struck twelve. Aurora smiled as her son waved to his mother and father before running into the woods to shift for the first time. His father had been right. It hurt like a son of bitch, but it ended quickly, and Eli’s wolf stood tall and howled deeply. Alerting Arden that everything was alright. "Have a good run son," Arden mind linked with Eli. Eli laughed and let his wolf run free. As Hermes rounded the bend in the trees, he suddenly caught a scent. It was the tastiest scent ever. Almost
Charles Brown stood at the front door of the pack house once again. He knocked lightly and when the door opened her was met by Eli. A broad smile appeared on his face. "Charlie Brown!" he exclaimed as he hugged Charles around the waist. Charles had been surprised at the child's actions but patted his back none the less. "Hello, Elijah. It is nice to see you again. Where are your parents?" Charles asked the boy. Eli stepped back and pointed upstairs. Charles's brows knitted together as he walked through the foyer of the pack house. "Hello, Charles. I will see you to the Alpha office while we wait for the Alpha and Luna," Rich, Arden's Beta said as he extended his hand in the direction of the Alpha office. Charles nodded and followed the Beta. As soon as Charles sat down in the large chair on the other side of the desk, the door opened, and Arden and Aurora walked through the doorway. "Apologies for the delay, Charles," Arden said. He glanced back at Aurora quickly and then back at
Aurora walked back into the pack house. She never imagined that she would be able to have another child again after what Lila had done to her. Aurora walked through the pack house in a daze until she got to Eli's room where Arden and Eli were currently playing with Eli's action figures. Arden noticed Aurora's demeanor and stood up. "Are you alright?" Arden asked concerned. Aurora finally looked up at him. A smile spread across her face and tears began to cascade down her face. Arden was unsure how to proceed. Was she okay, was she in denial, what had happened out there with the witches? "Sweetheart, are you okay?" Arden asked again. "I am better than okay. I am wonderful. The witches, they helped us. They said that it was a show of good faith between their coven and our pack and to show how grateful they were for letting them into our territory and taking care of Veronica," Aurora said. "What was?" Arden asked. "They gave me back the ability to have children," Aurora said qui
Aurora woke the next morning. Eli was cuddled to her side. They had fallen asleep to the movie that Eli had put on after they had eaten their dinner. Aurora's hand fell behind her, but Arden was not in bed with them. He must have already woken for the day. Aurora assumed that he had several things to do after yesterday. Aurora's mind went to Lila once more. What a turn of events? Aurora looked down at Eli. His breathing was still even. She slowly and gently pulled her arm out from under his head. She quietly tiptoed towards the bathroom to do her morning rituals. When she opened the door to the bedroom was more, she smiled when she saw that Eli was still sound asleep. She grabbed her long robe and went to the door. She was sure that he would be up soon enough. She would let him stay home from school today, she would be lying if she said it was just so he could rest. She wanted him around as well. Aurora made her way down to the kitchen. It looked as though breakfast had just ended.
Lila woke to a lovely aroma coming from Mason's kitchen. She sat up and let the blanket fall to her waist. She remembered that Mason had offered to let her sleep on the couch. After teleporting so much her body was screaming for rest and Mason must have noticed. She sniffed the air again and followed the smell into the kitchen where she saw Mason standing at the stove cooking dinner. Mason had heard her moving around in the living room. He knew that she would not stay asleep much longer without eating. "Rested?" Mason asked without turning around to look at her. "Yes, thank you," Lila said. She felt unsure what to do with herself. Mason did not exactly make her feel welcomed, but he was not kicking her out either. "Dinner is almost ready if you would like to take a seat," Mason said as if reading her conflicted mind. Lila walked over to the small table and noticed that it as set. "Since when did you cook?" Lila asked Mason to make conversation. "There is actually quite a bit you
Lila had seen Arden take Aurora upstairs. She wasted no time teleporting back to Mason's cabin. She did not want to be around Rich and Roger more than was necessary. As Lila appeared in the center of the room, Mason had a question look on his face, but he also remembered his grandson sitting on the couch next to him. Mason refrained from asking. Lila bent down and looked at Eli. What she saw surprised her. His eyes shone brightly like a wolf. Lila looked up at Mason who did not seem to notice it. Lila looked back and just as clearly, she could see hiseyes, they were back to their usual color. Lila thought maybe she had imagined it. She thought about the curse that had been lifted from him with the death of Veronica. Perhaps that is what she had just witnessed. Suddenly a large man barged through the cabin door. Jack gave Mason an apologetic look, "Sorry but the Alpha would like me to get Eli home," he tried to explain. Mason shook his head and stood up from the couch. "Understoo
Lila teleported Arden and Aurora back to the pack house. She landed them in the center of the foyer. Rich and Roger both looked at each other when they saw the trio. It was time to move. Rich called out to the warriors that he knew he could trust. Seven men all walked forward and stood at attention. "I hope this is enough," Lila said under her breath. She looked out at the seven men including Arden, Rich and Roger. Lila looked at Aurora then. "Would it be safer if you stayed here as well?" Lila asked. Aurora was surprised that it was not dripping with mockery. Aurora noticed that Lila actually looked genuine in her question. "I only ask because it will cause Arden ti be distracted when dealing with the witch," Lila explained. Again, Aurora was shocked by her actions and how she was talking with Aurora. "I go where my mate goes," Aurora said. Lila did not argue with her but instead looked back at the group of men. "We are ready," Rich said to Arden. Arden nodded his head and turne
Lila was in the living room and standing at a pitcher of lemonade. She had asked the maid if she was able to leave the guest room that she was currently occupying. The maid had smiled and said of course. However, as they left the room, Lila noticed that the maid was never more than three steps behind her. Lila scoffed quietly to herself. Lila walked around the house until finally coming to the living room area. Veronica had already been away for a couple of hours. Lila wondered when she would return. Lila turned towards the maid. "I am sorry to ask but would it be too much trouble to get a pitcher of lemonade? Pregnancy cravings," Lila shrugged her shoulders in apology. The maid smiled and shook her head. "No trouble at all. I will see what the kitchen can come up with. Be right back," with that the maid took off down a hall. Lila sat down heavily on the couch and looked around the gothic room. It was dark with not a lot of sunlight coming through. Lila noticed the large firepla
Aurora was sitting on the back patio and looking up at the stars. She had just put Eli to bed but sleep was evading her. Especially after finding out the shadow was still visiting Eli during the night. It made it hard for her to sleep when all she wanted to do was sit outside of his door and wait for the thing to show up so she could take action. Arden and Rich had been in the office most of the evening. They were going over their plans to take out Veronica was they arrived at her home and any issues they might run into. Aurora had grown tired of listening and had made her way outside. From behind her the leaves of the trees moved. The noise caused Aurora to look over her shoulder. As she did so, a movement caught her eye. Auror stood up quickly. She thought she had seen a girl. Not just any girl, but the one who had given her the vile for Veronica. Aurora looked back at the pack house. She knew that she should call someone. Arden and Rich were busy, and Aurora did not know wher