Sophie’s POVThe King and Queen show up with about fifty guards. Mom is acting as Luna while Krista recovers from the birth of Zane. The Royals will only meet with the Alpha and Betas. They will not lower themselves to meet with anyone else.“Your Majesty,” Zach motions to a chair in the conference room. Zach doesn’t stand and only raises his eyebrows when the King and Queen squint at him. “You fought a challenge against a Prince?” The king is young but looks angry. Zach looks unfazed. “He challenged me, I answered. He wanted a fight to the death; I offered a fight to submission. I could have killed him.” “Did you consider what he was saying was truth? That your mother really had no choice and was in an abusive and threatening relationship?” The queen asks. “I don’t care about Lynn. Her attitude has proven she is more concerned with status. Hell, the bitch sent a dragon to try and burn my pack.” Everyone looks at Zach shocked. “You want her mated into the royal pack, fine, to ea
Sophie's POV“Sure, why not?” I roll my eyes.“It’s not just because of the guard. The king insulted several pack members and then he insulted Lizzie and Teddy.” Tony says. “I was going to challenge him, but Zach ordered me to back down. Then, Zach challenged him.”“Did that guard really throw me thirty feet?” I ask, holding Tony.“Yes.”“Did you really kill him?”“Yes.”“Are you sorry at all?”“No.”I stop walking and turn to look Tony in the eye.“You killed someone today with your bare hands,” I repeat.“Yes,” he nods and holds up those hands. “I killed someone who hurt you. Who tried to hurt our child. I am not sorry; I will do it again if I need to. Everyone saw how protective I am and how strong. It was important because when Zach becomes King, I will be his second in command. I will not have our authority questioned.”“Already with the royal ‘our’?” I huff and cross my arms.Tony wraps me in a hug and kisses my forehead.“Our as in yours and mine,” Tony tells me. “After today,
Sophie’s POV“What does a Queen wear when seizing a palace?” Krista asks, holding up several dresses.“Is it seizing if everyone is bowing down and giving it away?” I ask, looking at her choices.Krista laughs, “I have no idea.”“The blue one. Zach, Zane, and you should wear blue. The Spartan’s will wear pink. The girls should wear white,” I smile. “Let the future Queen and her second match.”Krista looks with knitted brows.“Ally and Lizzie will need to step aside for their brothers,” Krista tells me.“What?” I ask, sitting down in her room. “You can’t be serious.”Krista sits down with me.“Sophie, you can’t think the girls could replace their Dads’. Zane and Teddy will replace take over for their Dads’.” Krista holds my hand.“Fine,” I say and stand up. Clearly, Krista is crazy, I will take this up with my brother.“Hey Kid, you and Kris decide what we are wearing?” Zach asks as he looks through things on his desk.“Yes, but Krista said something I found disturbing,” I say, and Zac
15 months laterTony’s POV“Teddy, you can’t play on my tablet bud,” I yank my now eighteen-month-old son away.I thought Beta of the Sol Pack was a time consuming and difficult job. Archduke to the King of all Werewolves makes Beta look like a part time gig.Zach has had to answer fifteen challenges. Thankfully, most agreed to submission. Zach is good at killing, but like my dad always said, “just because you are good at something doesn’t mean you have to do all the time.”I told Zach, “My mate says I’m good at oral sex. She claims I’m the best with my tongue. But she also likes it when I give her the D.”Zach hates that joke. So, of course, I’ve made it often.I still haven’t asked Sophie to marry me again. I wasn’t lying about being hurt she said no the first time. I thought I had done okay with the causal proposal, but nope. I need to think about the best way to really win her over this time. Teddy and Zane are two pees in a pod, much like Ally and Lizzie. Thankfully, Mitch bring
Sophie’s POVI hold Tony’s hand tightly as we enter the office. Krista and Zach are standing waiting for us. She has been crying, but I don’t care. I want to punch that bitch in the nose.“You want to confess before I do,” Zach says in his annoyed voice.Krista starts crying again.“I am so sorry. I shouldn’t have attempted to touch Tony,” Krista says.“No, you shouldn’t have, but my question is why didn’t Zach feel it? Sophie felt it,” Tony says cutting her off. Krista and Zach look at each other. “You are mated and marked. What she did, Zach should have felt; Sophie felt it. So, you want to explain to us how the human felt it and the King of all Werewolves didn’t?”We stand in silence for a while.“I can’t explain it,” Krista says. “But since we were crowned, I feel like our bond is slipping. Something is broken. Worse than before. Our bond was always weak but now it’s like there is no bond. We barely have the sparks and tingles anymore.”We all look at each other for a while longer
Sophie’s POV“I’m sure it’s no relation,” Tony whispers to me and kisses me softly.“How do we fix the bond?” Krista asks.“Royals must fall in love. Like, real love. My guess is Tony and Sophie having grown up so close, fell in love long before the bond, but didn’t give in because she is human. So, I’m guessing the only thing holding you two together is the mate bond?”“But Zach loves Krista,” I blurt out. Then my brother and I lock eyes. I see it.Tony and I saw it the night of the engagement, No, Zach is not in love with Krista. Without the mate bond, they have nothing.“I always thought you and I would fall in love,” Zach tells Krista. “Be like them.”He motions to me and Tony.Krista gives a little laugh. “Yeah, we both tried.”“Your children were born inside the mate bond so they should be strong.” Elder Isaac tells us.“That isn’t important right now,” Zach says. “I’m so sorry, Krista.”“Me too. I have been feeling like we don’t belong together for a long time,” Krista tells hi
Tony’s POVIt’s been three weeks and Sophie has really made this place a home. Waterman never did have the pack living here. It was only for the Alpha and Beta Families. So, it’s not as big as the Sol Packhouse. It’s big, but as Sophie says, “The Spartans will fill it with love.”I really need to purpose correctly this time and soon.Moving my family to the Old Packhouse was my idea but supported by my parents and in-laws. They all understood Zach and Krista need to fix their relationship and IF Zach is really thinking inappropriate thoughts about my mate, Sophie needs to be away.It will also be good for Zach and I. We have been friends since I was born. We are more like brothers. Fighting him is not something I like to do, but I’ll do it for Sophie. I don’t give a shit if he is king. He touches, desires, or even looks at my mate in lust and I’m going after him. Friendship be damned at that point.“Hey, Dad,” I answer my phone in my office. I’m still second in command to the kingdom
Tony’s POVThe drive home seemed longer than the drive there.“Daddy,” Lizzie runs straight to me.I scoop her up in a tight hug. I get what Zach was saying about missing his kids. Lizzie has light brown hair and her mother’s eyes. She has my round face, and sadly, she has my eyebrows. Poor girl. She has Sophie's cute little nose and what looks like a tiny mouth, broadens into a perfect smile.“Hey,” Sophie's voice rings out as she brings the boys to meet me.I break from studying my daughter to see my beautiful mate.“Hey. Your parents and Sueanna want to move in here, Zach has given permission. This is now our official residence,” I tell her and watch her face drop.“He doesn’t want us back at all?” Sophie asks, holding back tears.I pull her into a hug.“It's okay, Mommy,” Lizzie tells her.“Your brother loves you, but I have a lot to tell you,” I kiss her head. I don't want to tell her everything. And I won’t, but I need to tell her a lot.~~~“Start talking, Spartan,” she says, af
Tony’s POV“Hey, you okay?” Sophie asks me as we get ready to go downstairs.“I guess,” I smile. “Yoel ready?”“He and Gloria are taking an extra hour,” She shakes her head. “Both our sons are just like you.”“Oh yeah, how?” I ask, pulling her into my arms.“Insatiable,” She whispers, before leaning in for a kiss.We deepen our kiss and I know we could also use an extra hour, but we have guests to welcome. Our final act as King and Queen.Today, we hand over all responsibilities to our son, Theodore Sol Spartan, and his wife.I know Teddy managed to get a yes when he asked. Granted he asked in the garden under a Super-moon. Show off.“Gran,” We hear before the sound of fairy wings fill the air. “You look pretty.”Sabrina Sol Spartan, my granddaughter, my only grandchild right now, is 3. She was born with wings, extremely rare, but not completely unheard of. She has Teddy’s face but Pink hair and blue eyes.“What about Poppa?” I ask, stepping back so she can see my royal robe and crown.
45 days laterTeddy’s POVIt's the full moon after Luna, Quinn’s and MY Birthdays! Well, technically at Midnight I turn 18, which means tonight is our first shift.“Sorry, Baby,” Luna pouts as we stand with the other first shifters.“Mr. Perfect, I've never seen you sweat like this!” Quinn dries my head.“Yeah, all male wolves go through that before they get their wolf and meet their mate,” Dad smiles at Mom. “I was a puddle.”Mom smiles and they share a kiss.I feel it in my stomach and then it's like a snap.I smile when the snap is over.“Perfect,” Quinn and I say in unison as the pack cheers.“Okay,” Dad claps, getting everyone’s attention. “First time shifters. Let the wolves come forward!”I hold Quinn’s hand until I don't have a hand to hold anymore. I feel my bones adjust but it is not horrible. Perks of being an Alpha.“Breathe, Baby!” I hear Zane talk to Luna.She really struggling.I look over and Quinn is completely shifted. Her eyes still glow purple, but her fur is a dee
Lizzie’s POVAs we walk through the portal, we see a smirking Ora. And iron spears pointed at every Faerie in Faerie Land“Cutting it close,” She smirks. “You only had two minutes left. Where is the bitch?”“We are not bringing her,” Dad says. “You are coming with us.”“Oh, I don’t think so. See everyone thinks I am a talentless Fairy, but I’m not,” She smiles. “I have the talent to take from others. And I took from my witch friends the ability to cast spells. So, I cast a spell on all these iron weapons. If I die, so does every fairy except my own sister.”Ora makes a fake pout.“If you cast a spell, then I can undo it,” Camila tells her.Ora looks at Camila with narrowed eyes. I see the spears inch closer to their victims.Soraise protects the nest. Moving the old woman out of the way. I look over and see a spear at my Uncle Solen too.Camila holds Ora glaze and I inch closer to my Uncle.Dad- Can you get to him?Me- You and Camila keep her attention.Dad- Camila?Me- She is my m
Teddy’s POV“I have to get my mother ready for her brother’s death and we need to seal up the pack tight,” Mom tells Dad.Dad nods to agree.“So, you agree, we can’t give her Perfect,” I say, surprising them and me.“Of course, we can’t,” Mom shakes her head.“Son, we would never sacrifice anyone,” Dad tells me. “There isn’t much we can do for Solen, but we can keep everyone else we love safe.”“Especially now that we know the who and what she wants,” Mom says. “I will need Quinn to help manage Mom’s pain.”“I’m sure Perfect will be willing to help in any way she can,” I nod.We go out to tell everyone.Sueanna and Jefferson are still kneeling in submission.“We spoke to Ora, she has Solen,” Dad tells everyone.Sueanna sobs.“What does she want?” Gran asks.“She wants Quinn,” Mom answers.“Then I will go,” Quinn says.“No way in hell, my Uncle would kill me if I allowed it. Trust me, Solan has made peace with the fact we are not coming after him,” Mom explains.“She is right,” Gran ag
Third Person in Faerie Land.Queen Ora surveys her minions. King Liam is frozen in time, Mag is under mind control, all the Faerie Warriors are armed and on Standby. And her special guest is tied to a chair, waiting for his big moment.She knew by adding the Clemmons scent they would put it all together. In a very short time, Quinn will be 18 and fully come into her powers. Ora cannot let that happen.From the moment Quinn was born, everyone was so proud of the Hybrid. Beautiful, powerful, kind, blah, blah, blah. Quinn is the bastard affair baby of her stupid father and a slut she-wolf. She is nothing and Ora plans to make sure the world knows it.Everyone always thought Ora was talentless, but she is beautiful, and she will use that beauty to get her way. No matter who she has to kill. Her father and his slut were so easy. They almost slept right through it.But Quinn was useful! After she killed Quinn’s parents, she discovered her talent!Ora could tap Quinn’s power to look like she
Teddy’s POV“Dad, you okay?” I ask, seeing him come back with blood on his arm.“It’s your Mom’s blood,” Dad tells me.I feel panic rise but Mom walks in.“I’m fine,” Mom rolls her eyes.“She won’t go to the hospital,” Zach says, coming in behind her.“Mother is being stupid,” Liz tells us.“I’m fine, look it healed,” Mom shows us her shoulder.“Let’s meet in the office,” Dad says, holding Mom close to him.“Liz, you too,” Mom says, surprising me and Liz.“Okay, these guys had a scent,” Krista says, joining us.“I know, I caught it too,” Mom adds.Dad and Zach agree.“I don’t want to believe it,” Liz says.“I don’t want to think it but,” Mitch says, looking at his parents.“We scented it too, Soph,” Greg said.“We have to get Mom in here,” Zach says.“I just want to call her to ask,” Mom shakes her head.Dad hands her the phone but hits the speaker as it starts to ring.“Clemmons Packhouse,” A lite airy voice answers.“Luna Sueanna please,” Mom says.“May I ask who is calling?” The gi
Teddy’s POV15 months after the visit to the lawyer.“Perfect, where are you?” I am looking all over for Quinn, who is hiding.Today, we graduate high school. If I can find our Valedictorian.“I never meant to be so smart,” Quinn is hiding in the hollow of a tree.I kneel down so I can talk to her.“But this is a great honor, come on, Baby,” I hold out my hand.“You look handsome,” she tells me.“You like me all dressed up?” I ask, pulling her into a hug and kiss.“I like you anyway I get you,” She teases me.I laugh with her as I hold her.“You ready?” I ask and she shakes her head.“It’s gonna be okay. You have a great speech, it’s short, sweet, and to the point. It’s going to be okay.” I kiss her nose.“I turn 18 soon, then you turn 18, what if we aren’t mates?” She asks, her pink hair smelling strong of lilac.“Hey, look at me,” I force her to look at me. “I love you and that is all that matters. Now, come on, before Zane mounts Luna again and we have to wait for them to shower ag
**Trigger Warning- self-harm, suicide, murder**Zane’s POV“Please tell me you are lying?” Luna asks as I explain what happened. She is sitting on the couch and with Quinn hugging her and me kneeling in front of her.“Baby, there is nothing in the world I want more than to be lying to you,” I tell her.“Perfect, don’t take her pain unless she asks,” Teddy reminds Quinn.Quinn nods but hugs Luna anyway.“Luna?” Mr. Whitman runs to her other side. “What has happened? Where is Marsha?”Saved by the Queen and King of Perfect Timing, Sophie and Tony come in to explain.“Carl, I am going to explain to you what happened and then I am going to ask you what you want to do,” Tony starts and Mr. Whitman nods. “Michelle, Davis’s mate, was brought into the hospital today for severe pain. The Doctors found it was betrayal pains. When mates cheat, the innocent party feels the pain of the betrayal and the more it happens the more intense the pain. Michelle admitted to Sophie only a few minutes ago th
Zane’s POV“Hey, Babe?” Luna calls me from my bedroom.“Hey, Baby,” I answer from my bathroom.“No shirt and gray sweatpants?” Luna eye fucks me as I shave.“You like what you see?” I ask, running the razor down my neck.“You know I do,” She is teasing me.“Zane,” I hear mom’s voice in my room.I pull Luna into the bathroom and shut the door.“Yeah, Mom?” I yell out.“I can smell her, Zane. Both of you, out here,” Mom demands.Luna and I come out.“What’s up, Mom?” I ask crossing my arms across my chest.“Henry and I are going home. Do you want to come with us?” Mom asks.“Mom, I am home,” I use my arms to show her my room.“You are not the Crown Prince anymore, you don’t have to be here,” Mom tells me.“I’m staying and I can’t believe you even asked,” I roll my eyes and pull Luna with me into the bathroom.I hear Mom leave and I look at Luna.“She is your mother, Babe, you were really mean to her,” Luna sits on the counter and makes me look at her. “Why were you so mean to her?”“She