Krista’s POV
“MOM!” Ally’s voice breaks my afternoon silence.School is out and my two kids, age 14 and 11, are home.“How was school?” I ask, seeing only her in the kitchen. “Where is your brother?”“Yeah, so, about that,” Ally gives me a tight smile. “He is talking to Hank. Someone called Zane a fake prince again.”I let out a huge sigh. “Has anyone called your Dad?”Ally nods. “Uncle Tony landed Norbert right on the school grounds.”I put my head in my hands. My ex-Mate has re-mated to a couple, his childhood friends Sophie and Tony. My ex is also the King of Werewolves, which makes my children, his children, his heirs. I get to keep my daughter forever. But my son, will be the next King in 9 years, 5 months and 19 days.He also moves to the Royal Residence in 5 months and 19 days to begin training.“What did Tony do?” I ask, amazed the principal hasn’t called me yet.“Nothing much, just called Zane, His Royal Highness by the Grace of the Moon, Zane Sol. Gave Zane a message from Dad and then flew away,” Ally laughs.“This is not good,” I say.“Dad is heading here to get us, it's Thursday,” Ally reminds me.The door opens again, my Henry, only 8, comes bouncing in.“Daddy is taking me to training with him. Zane is in trouble again,” Henry tattles before running off to get ready.“You aren’t my real Dad; you are only a warrior. I am the Crown Prince of Werewolves,” I hear Zane yelling from outside.“I am you father since you were 2 years old,” I hear my mate, Hank, yell back. “And you aren’t crowned yet, so have some respect.”“Fuck you,” I hear Zane yell and I am in it now.“Zane Sol,” I yell as I open the door. “Get your butt in this house.”Zane hangs his head and comes in. Hank and I make eye contact. I know he is ready to scream.“I am not coming back on Monday,” Zane tells me. “I hate it here. I’m a Prince, I shouldn’t have to answer to a warrior.”I close my eyes and try to hold back the tears.“You don’t mean that,” I say.“Oh, yes, I do! I want out of here!” Zane throws his book bag down and storms upstairs.I hear Zach’s, my ex's car pull up, so I go back out to greet him.“He will apologize, Hank, and he will be punished,” I hear Sophie, the new Queen, say.“Hey, girl,” I say, walking up.“Hey,” She gives me a look of understanding.“Hey, Daddy. Hey, Sophie,” Ally hugs them, before getting in the car. I hear the giggles. Lizzie must be in the car too.“Hank, I am very sorry for Zane’s behavior,” Zach says. “And I apologize that Tony felt the need to make the situation worse.”“Me too, Tony can be over the top,” Sophie adds as she rubs Zach’s back.I remember the first time I saw Sophie and Zach touching each other. I freaked! But that was nothing compared to the time I walked in, and Zach was full on making out with Tony. Mind blown! It’s been a few years now and I am totally used to it, ok, not totally, but I am getting better.Zane comes out, carrying two duffle bags.“I didn’t bring anything Mom and her warrior paid for not that it leaves much,” Zane smirks.“ZANE NATHAN SOL,” Sophie snaps sharply. “You can leave everything here. And when you get back to the Royal Pack, you will find your room is stripped of everything. You have one change of clothes, one pair of shoes and some PJ’s. Nothing else. How dare you insult your parents and embarrass your father. Leave those and get your butt into the car, right now.”I see Zane getting ready to say something to Sophie, but I feel Zach aura rise. All of us mere mortals start to shiver.“Get in the car, son,” Zach orders.“After he apologizes,” Sophie reminds Zach.Zane walks over and hugs me.“Sorry, mama,” Zane whispers to me.He stands in front of Hank, who squats to be on eye level with Zane.“You know, me and you used to be best buds. I love you, Zane. I love you as much as I love Ally and Henry. I hope you know that, kiddo,” Hank hugs Zane, who eventually hugs Hank back.After the hug, Zane gets in the car.I watch them drive away again. I know Sophie will see to it that Zane is completely punished, but it still feels weird to me.More to come from The Royal Curse. See you tomorrow!Teddy’s POV“Yo, bro, what did you do to Mom?” I ask as I plop on Zane’s bed.“I was disrespectful to Hank,” Zane says, plopping down next to me.“She was so pissed, my Dad pissed himself after the mindlink he got. Then, he and I had to come in here and strip the place. Took four Omegas to help us,” I laugh. “You are screwed, my dude.”Zane rolls his eyes as we both stare at the ceiling.“Why didn’t you ride with them to get us?” Zane asks.I smile, then sigh. “Sally Frays was here.”“She is like 18, man, did she even look at you?” Zane asks.“Nope, but she was swimming,” I smile at memory.“Please tell me you took pictures or video,” Zane begs.“Gross, man, I ain't no prev,” I protest as his door opens and our sisters enter.“So you say,” Ally quips.Mitch, of course, is following them around like a puppy.“Hey, Mitch, how come you are always on Ally’s tail?” I ask, knowing the answer.How I feel about Sally, Mitch feels about Ally.“Can’t think of a better view,” Mitch answers, maki
Zane’s POV“Where did this come from?” Dad turns the book over and flips through it.“It was one of the volumes Kris and I brought from the old Palace,” Sophie tells him.“We were trying to protect you,” Tony tells us in one of his more serious moments.“How, Daddy? Lizzie asks with a sad look.I move next to her and give her a hug.“We don't get mates unless we fall in love?” Ally asks.“No problem,” Mitch tells her, holding her close to him.“Mitch,” Gwen warns as he leans to kiss Ally’s head.Mitch rolls his eyes but does not kiss my sister.“It’s not as easy as you think,” Dad tells them.“Zach needed a little help remembering who he loved when the time came,” Tony smirks before kissing Dad’s cheek.“I don’t need help,” Mitch tells us. “Even if I have to choose you and reject someone.”“Mitch a rejection will not help,” Sophie explains. “What we have done is deny the girls royal titles. The curse should bypass them.”“So, just Zane and I won't get mates?” Teddy asks. “There has to
Teddy’s POVAbout 4 years Later- Mitch’s 18th Birthday.“It’s not fair,” Ally screams at the top of her lungs.“Baby, look at me, I don’t care. I love you. I don’t care about the rest,” Mitch tries to tell her.“But we deserve tingles, sparks, the haze, the pull,” Ally cries.“All I care about is that I get you,” Mitch tells her. He pulls her against his chest as she cries.“So, the plan didn’t work?” Zane asks me as we stand in the foyer, watching his sister’s break down.“Nope,” I tell him.“So, we ready?” He asks.I see Ally inconsolable, and I know what I have to do.“Do we tell them?” I nod to our parents.“We tell Liz. She and Ally will have to cover for us,” Zane explains.I smirk at him, knowing he just wants her to kiss him already.“Okay, go tell Liz,” I chuckle. “I’ll get Norbert ready.”Zane gives me a smirk that reminds me of Zach when Zach is flirting with my Mom.I make my way to Norbert’s nest.“Hey, Buddy,” I announce, waking him up.“You are presenting yourself late
Zane’s POV“No, I’m Zane,” I answer this strange woman. “Who are you?”“Zane, sorry, what is your last name?” She asks me, walking closer. I see she also looks like my Dad.“I’ll answer when you do,” I tell her.She gives me a soft smile. “My name is Lynn. I was mated to Duke Douglas. I am technically the Queen Mother.”Both Teddy and I tilt our heads to look at her. Who?“To be the Queen mother you would have to be the mother of my father, my grandmother,” I tell her. “But I have a grandmother. Her name is.”“Please don’t say that homewreaker's name,” Lynn holds up her hand.Suddenly, the house shakes.“What the hell?” Teddy asks.“Fine, I am the homewreaker,” Lynn huffs. “Your father never told you about me?”Teddy and I both shake our heads.She looks sad before she continues.“Well, I was Ted Sol’s first mate. I chose to leave him for the Duke, which meant I had to leave my son,” Lynn starts. “But I can’t leave this house. I have a penance to do. The goddess will not let me die un
Teddy’s POV“So, we have the real Queen and King's names who started all this shit. We have the Queen’s diary, and we have a list of all the known hunters. This trunk is all we need,” I declare. “We take this back to the girls and let their superior intelligence figure out the rest.”Zane looks through the Hunter’s Book.“They broke off into tribes,” he tells me as he speed reads. “The Zenith people were in Scotland but came here in 1598 in search of the pack that took their, at that point, great-grandmother. They recruited other settlers through the years. Why are you and Liz in here?”I look over his should.“Dragons of Thunder, Sophie Zenith 10/26/2021, Elizabeth Spartan 05/29/40, Theodore Spartan 5/18/43, Yoel Spartan 1/23/44,” I read carefully. “Whoa, what the hell?”“Why are y’all listed as hunters? The last of the Dragons of Thunder?” Zane asks.“Mom is listed as Sophie Zenith, her last name was Sol,” I say out loud, trying to comprehend what I am reading.“I told you she was n
Zane’s POV“What do you want to do?” I ask Teddy. “We can just call them and make them tell us over the phone.”He nods but isn’t really listening.“I don’t understand,” Teddy falls back onto my bed. “My family history should have nothing to do with the curse.”“Right,” I nod. “We will put that to the side. Let’s see what else is in the trunk.”He sits up and we go back to the trunk. We pull out loose pages and other diaries, but nothing helps us. Teddy stands up and kicks the trunk. The bottom pops open and we see three volumes.The Dragon Tale, The Dragon Keeper, The End of Dragons.Teddy and I look at each other.“Grab Volume one, the Dragon Tale,” Teddy huffs. “Why do I feel like this is about to be ridiculous?”“Because it most likely is,” I say, opening the Sliver colored book.Dragons are among the first animals created at the beginning of time. These dragons died if killed and only lived 200 to 300 years. They would have been the only dragons in existence, if not for the selfi
Teddy POVZane snores like a walrus mating. I must have been exhausted earlier to have actually gone to sleep.Now, I just want to read.I read the love stories of dragons who found their matches. I also learn that while Selene started this mess, she was not the only deity to pull this whole breaking true love shit.Mermaids and Sirens are far more responsible for breaking up happy couples than Werewolves. At least we have some redemption there.Also, I think at some point we are going to have to go back to the palace. I think Lynn’s penitence for being a complete Bitch is to keep the dragons safe until their match dies. Once both souls are dead, they can start looking for each other.From what I read, there are 4 re-birthing nests. The witches have one, the werewolves, the Faeries and the Demons. I really hope this adventure doesn’t end with me and Zane having to fight our way out of hell with Soriase. Although, having her might actually be helpful.There is not guarantee that bringi
Zane’s POV“Why are you trying to go back to sleep?” I ask Teddy.He has a hoodie over his eyes.He sits up and looks out at the bright road.“I had a dream about a fairy with pink hair and her eyes change color based on her emotions. She was perfect in every way. I was about to kiss her when you woke me up!” This guy is actually pouting.I can’t help but laugh.“So, let me get this right, you wanted to go back to sleep to continue the dream and kiss the girl?” I ask.“That is not how dreams work.”“You didn’t feel what I did. It was perfect!” Teddy complains.I can’t help but laugh.“Dude, we need to figure out how we are going to get the witches to see us,” I tell him as we cross into New Mexico.“I think I should walk up and ask to see the King and Queen on your behalf. I will offer my profound apologies and show them the Silver Book. I will tell them I am Soriase’s descendant, and I know where her husband’s dragon is. I will then ask if they have her and may I visit their immortal
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