Octavia’s POV
Sitting at the dinner table looking at Troy I can’t help but feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
After making a plan with him to take things slow and try dating I don’t feel so used anymore, maybe this can work in all our favours after all.
I look around the room wanting to tell Uhtred, but I can’t see him. “Has anyone seen Uhtred?” I ask to no one in particular.
Troy stiffens and looks up at me. What is he hiding?
“He said he had a few things to do in town and won’t be back until tomorrow, but he said he will be here to greet your mother when she arrives.” Beta Jaxson says.
Oh, crap I forgot I have to pick her up in the morning. Wait Uhtred never said anything about going to town.
“Yes, Troy will be escorting you to the airport. You both will need to leave early; they arrive in Christchurch airport at ten am.” Alpha Ray speaks up.
“Ok but I’m driving.” I say to Troy.
He chuckles “
Troy’s POV The second I saw Silvia I was in complete shock. Not only is she absolutely beautiful like Octavia but I recognized her as one of the Lunas that helped my mum when she was struggling with her element. She really hasn’t aged a day at all, with her tanned skin covered in Viking tattoo, porcelain white long wavy hair, green eyes, and toned figure, she could easily pass for Octavia’s older sister. They are even similar in height. It makes me wonder how old she actually is, and why she hasn’t aged. I’m a little surprised when she tells me she helped my father on his crazy manhunts but from what I have heard she is a fierce warrior, so I’m not overly surprised my dad asked her for help. And now I am to marry her daughter, that has multiple elements. Small world huh. “Where is Elijah?” I hear Octavia ask her mother and I snap out of my daze. “He is collecting our bags. Since the rest of the family will be ar
Octavia’s POV After hearing about my uncle at the restaurant, everything was happening so quickly I was struggling to control my emotions and powers. Thank the goddess Elijah is here helping remain calm, though it’s not quite as effective as Troy. For some reason just touching him calms me down. So, when we get back to the packhouse and witness the chaos, I slip my hand in to his and instantly feel better. So weird but right now I’m not questioning it. Mum tells Elijah to find Miranda ‘Mira’s namesake’ and to get me ready. I knew this was coming, Elijah mind linked me in the restaurant that she might need my powers as well to help. I notice Troy tense at the mention of my name, and I signal him not to say anything, I don’t need my mother murdering him right now. When she is in her battle mode its best not to interrupt her, if you want to live that is. “O sweetheart, its time” my mother says. I nod and go to move towards her and the tut
Troy’s POV “What the hell is going on?” everything looked like it was going well… well I mean it all looked rather strange from our point of view; both Octavia and Silvia were silent, kneeling over Ragnar’s body with their hands out, Octavia’s eyes were a mixture of purple and blue and Silvia’s were completely white, but then, out of nowhere Octavia drops to the ground and the skies turned dark with rain pouring down on us all. I tried to go to her, but Uhtred held me back and said, “No don’t disturb her, she has connected my mother to the link, she can’t heal him, they are saying goodbye.” I stop resisting, this must be why Octavia is losing control, her emotions are too strong. “Everybody, get inside and out of this rain. If she loses complete control, she will drown us all.” Uhtred bellows out to everyone, but I can’t move, I’m just standing here staring at Octavia’s limp body on the ground. I’m snapped out of my daze when suddenly Silvia a
Octavia’s POV I can tell Troy is a little uncomfortable and wants to give us space, but mum is right I do need him. After he picked me up, I started to feel better and so did Piper, I could feel my powers subsiding inside me which is a good thing because I have no idea what would have happened if I completely lost control instead of passing out. Which by the way was super humiliating, I don’t think I have ever passed out like that before. Anyway, I’m glad he didn’t run for the hills and chose to stay by me, though I have a feeling my mother had a hand in that as well. “Oh no. Mum! Who is going to take Uncle Ragnar’s place on the throne?” I remember what he said to my mother about Uhtred and… Breda was it? She exchanges glances with Troy and Uhtred, they look unsure of something. “Mum I’m fine, truly, we have a lot to discuss like who the fuck is Breda and why I know nothing about her?” I sit up still holding Troy’s hand for comfort.
Troy’s POV I can sense this news has Octavia on edge, I don’t blame her, it has put me a little on edge too. My father speaks up “Is there anyone that can confirm this ‘Damon’ isn’t your brother? It would be helpful to know if he is in fact still alive or not.” “I will have to do it myself, see him with my own eyes. If it is indeed my brother maybe I can speak with him and find out what he wants.” Alpha Lucian replies and I can see Silvia’s anger rising, her wolf trying to push through. “Absolutely not. You will not go there alone. I just lost my brother and sister in-law, both fierce warriors. If this ‘Damon’ can get the jump on them and kill with no remorse what makes you think he wouldn’t do the same to you.” Silvia speaks with so much anger and pain we all take a collective step back from her unsure of how this will end. “Silvia. We are not having this discussion right now. I will catch the first flight tomorrow with the kids and we can send Ragnar off the traditional way. The
Octavia’s POV After Troy left with his dad, I went looking for Harper, she has had Nicklaus all day and I miss him. I find them in his nursery cuddled up looking through some picture books. “Hey there’s my two favourite wolves.” Harper looks up at the sound of my voice and gives me a small smile, “Hey, how are you feeling?” “I’m ok just tired” I sit down and take Nicklaus for a cuddle, “Faith wants to do a family games and movie night tonight but I don’t think I have the energy.” I say yawning. “Faith is here?” she asks a little surprised. I realized she missed the meeting and probably doesn’t know what’s going on, so I tell her everything including what my mother told me about Breda and my brother, with faith potentially being his Mate. “Wow. That’s intense, no wonder your so exhausted. I can come up with an excuse if you want to sit this one out and rest.” I eye her, she knows damn well I can’t get out of family night. “Maybe we can do it tomorrow when your dad gets here… might
Troy’s POV This morning was… I can’t even put it into words, it was too good I think I’m falling for Octavia, she is literally the definition of perfect. Now that I’ve had a taste of her, I can’t stop I want… no, I need more, I will never get enough of her. She continues to surprise me and I can’t wait to see what else she has in store for me. I reach the hall not long after Octavia and I hear Uhtred giving her shit about being late, then I see realization written all over his face when he sees me. Crap. This might be a bit awkward. My father greets me with a smirk on his face. Yea this is embarrassing, I feel like a teenager again. My father’s eyes glaze over for a moment. “They are here now.” I see Octavia’s face go white, she looks like she’s freaking out. I take her hand and lead her to the front door with my dad and Uhtred behind us. “Hey where’s little monkey?” i ask trying to distract Octavia a little. “He is with Harper and Faith getting him ready for the day.” Uhtred r
Octavia’s POV It feels weird waking up alone, I was just starting to get used to waking up next to Troy, though I didn’t actually get much sleep. I had a dream about my uncle, Ragnar, he came to me and told me there was a prophecy and that I must remain calm, and all will be revealed after my birthday. I tried to ask him questions but every time I opened my mouth to speak nothing came out, it was as if I was put on mute. I woke up feeling really confused and just put it down to being over-tired. It’s still pretty early so I decide to go for a run, I haven’t let Piper out since I got here, and she has been a bit restless lately. I walk out to the clearing in the forest, still in my pyjamas, since it’s like five thirty am there is no one around yet… at least that’s what I thought. I shift stretching out my limbs and let Piper take the reins while I ride backseat and watch as she runs and leaps over logs, sniffing a few trees, rolling around, until suddenly the hair in our fur stands
Troy’s POV The ice suddenly starts to shake and crack, I look around for Octavia to see she has killed the Witch, she’s looking around at wolves sinking through the cracks and the Witch falls in too, I can see the panic on her face as she starts to freeze the lake over again. I hear a growl behind me but before I can turn around Damon’s hands wrap around my neck snapping it and just before he throws me in the water I hear Octavia’s scream then nothing. “Hello child.” A voice speaks through the darkness. “Where am I?” I ask I can’t see anything but darkness and feel cold. “You are in what I like to call limbo, a between state if you will.” She speaks again. “Why can’t I see you.” I don’t need to ask who it is I already know it’s Selene the moon Goddess. The darkness doesn’t fade away but a women in white comes into view. I gulp, “Mum?” I ask not sure if my eyes are playing tricks on me or not. She smiles at me her warm arms embrace me I feel like I’m dreaming I can’t even speak
Octavia’s POV No no no no this can’t be happening I can’t breathe, I can’t see anything except my father’s head being ripped off on a loop and the look in his eyes right before it happened. I scream as loud as I can because that is all I can do right now, I’m so full of anger and pain I see red and feel my body get really hot, I ball my firsts at my sides and let out another scream, my mother falls to the ground cradling my father’s head, crying and screaming, I look down at my hands and realize I am on fire and I know exactly who I’m going to burn with it I look up at Troy and before he can reach out to stop me I turn on my heels and run straight for that traitorous bastard. I hear my siblings wail through the mind link feeling the loss of my father and I block out the mind link to everyone I can’t hear myself think. Piper is pleading me to let her out to tear Damon’s head off but I want the satisfaction of tasting his blood in my mouth when I do the same to him. I am vaguely awa
Troy POV “They are approaching the east boarder near lake Pearson Alpha.” One of the warriors mind links. I look at my Queen she looks fierce and full of rage the red and gold showing in her eyes. “How dare he chose that sacred place for a battle.” She growls. I can feel intense power radiating off of her and through the bond, it’s so strong it almost has my wolf cowering, Gods I hope she doesn’t lose control she has been doing so well with her training and keeping calm thus far. “Jax I want you to send two teams around the back flank them from behind and make sure they don’t try to sneak through the hills to get to the Packhouse while we are in battle.” I order My Beta. He leaves with two teams. “Zane you stay with Octavia.” I order he nods, “Always.” “Babe where is Warren.” I ask. “He will stay behind me in human form and wont shift until I give the command, Kane knows his job he will obey.” She explains while struggling to fasten her belt around her waist. “You ok babe.” I
Octavia’s POV I can do this, I can do this, I am strong, I am a warrior, I am a Luna, I am a mother. I take a few deep breaths trying to control my rapid beating heart, I turn around and see Troy step out of a room and walk towards me almost in slow motion, his wavy black hair bouncing on top of his head, ocean blue eyes piercing my own, chiselled jaw with a trimmed beard, I trace me eyes down his broad shoulders and bulging biceps to his perfectly sculpted pecks and abs that are clearly visible through his tight fitting white shirt. I continue my trail down his body watching his thighs strain against his black dress pants with our Packs Eclipse Moon emblem on his belt and can’t help but wonder how glorious his ass would look toog, I bring my eyes back up to meet his and see a smirk on his face, he knew I was checking him out and the look in his eyes when he checks me out is of pure adoration and hunger too. The gown Mira made for me is beautiful though not quite as colourful as my
Troy’s POV As the engines roar and the credits roll on the tiny screen on the seat in front I look out the window at the lights of the cities below getting closer by the second then over to my sleeping Mate, she looks so peaceful I almost don’t want to wake her but the pilot announced we will be landing soon. I sigh reaching over to wake her, things are about to get really crazy and I need her to be awake and not grumpy when we meet her parents. “Hey princess time to wake up the plane is landing.” I give her a little shake but she groans and tries to roll over falling out of her recliner seat and landing on the ground with a “Umph.” “Troy!” she yells. She must think we are in our bed at home. I laugh at her and she lifts her head with a scowl then quickly realizes we aren’t at home and she’s on the floor of the plane everyone staring at her, “Fuck.” I continue laughing while she gets up and in her seat delivering a solid blow to my bicep. Maybe I shouldn’t have woken her after a
Octavia’s POV Last night was incredible the way Troy took possession of my body was mind blowing though I know he wanted to make it memorable so I’d have something to remember him by it was totally out of this world I felt like I was riding cloud nine I just wish it didn’t have to be our last for a while. Troy’s still asleep so I slip into our wardrobe to get the present I got him to remember me by and have a little fun with the phone sex I plan on having with him. “Morning handsome.” I whisper in his ear. “Mmm morning beautiful.” His eyes flutter open. “You’re up early.” He rubs the sleep out of his eyes. “You can sleep when I’m gone.” I say kissing his lips down to his jaw. It’s true I haven’t been up this early on purpose in I don’t even know how long but I figured I can sleep on the plane and I want to spend every minute I can with my man. “I got you something.” I slide the parcel box out from behind my back and place it on his chest while I sit back on his waist. “What’s
Troy’s POV “I’m Pregnant.” Harper blurts out. Holy shit. I did not see that one coming, I mean I guess I kind of knew it would happen eventually but damn that was quick. Octavia stands frozen holding her best friend while she sobs in her arms and I realize now that Jax is now sobbing too. I don’t get it why are they so sad shouldn’t this be the happiest day of their lives? Jax has been wanting a pup since they marked each other. “Sis.” Zane walks slowing over to his sister. “When did you find out?” he asks worry on his face. “Yesterday.” She sobs. And the look of worry on everyone’s faces is starting to make sense now, she knew she was pregnant and got completely obliterated last night anyway, the question is why. I sigh, “Are you still pregnant.” I ask breaking the awkward silence. Everyone is thinking it I might as well be the one to ask. They all look at me a mixture of emotions thick in the air. “I… I think so.” She finally speaks. I let out a breath I didn’t realize
Octavia’s POV “Ugh, I hate you.” I groan to Harper as she hands me a coffee. What was supposed to be a single drink to wake my ass up turned into an all-round party, though Harper definitely stitched me up with those insane drinks she called a ‘Harper special’ I don’t think I have ever been hunger especially not like this anyway, I feel like my head is going to explode and my stomach churns every time I move too quickly. She chuckles at me, “If it makes you feel any better I spent all morning with my head down the toilet too.” “Maybe a little.” I chuckle then immediately regret it feeling a wave of nausea wash over me. “Well, well look who it is the two dancing Queens, we were wondering if we would see you today.” Warren laughs. I frown and look at Harper, “What are you talking about?” I ask confused. “Don’t you remember? You both put on ABBA and started singing and dancing on the tables till you both fell off and passed out on the floor, Troy and Jax had to carry you both to be
Troy’s POV Octavia’s parents encourage Warren on telling him he can do this and to breathe through it and not fight it. I can remember my first shift and how painful it was and wishing my mother could have been there to see it and support me the way Silvia is now, I get a pang of jealousy watching her but I quickly dismiss it this is Warren’s day not mine. He is taking longer to shift than I did I wonder if that’s because he is of royal bloodlines, “Is this normal for you guys, to take this long.” I whisper to Octavia and Uhtred. The look in their eyes tells me it’s not, I can sense worry through the Mate bond so a wrap an arm around Octavia’s waist pulling her into my side for support. “Ma what’s wrong with me. It. Hurts. So. Bad.” Warren cries out. Uhtred steps forward to help him though I’m not sure there is much he can with his limbs flailing about. “Babe, he’s taking too long this is killing him.” I whisper to Octavia again. She nods a tear slipping down her cheek and move