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 Running back to the Packhouse with Octavia on my back, I can’t help but feel her pain, I couldn’t imagine losing my wolf it would devastate me to no end. I ask Kole if he might know how to bring Piper and their elements back, “It’s an old witches spell, you will need to find a witch to help. But Troy, you need to do it before she turns eighteen otherwise, I fear she won’t be able to be Marked.” I sigh this is turning out to be an even longer day than I thought, and the sun is only just coming up now. We reach the clearing, and the others are changing back into their clothes, but I decide to keep going and take Octavia straight to her room, I don’t think she can walk right now, she’s been crying the whole way back and I don’t want to humiliate her by carrying her bridal style through the Packhouse so I wolf speed to her room. We get to her door and I lay down so she can hop off my back then I shift back opening the door for her. I’m not sure if there is anything I can d
Octavia’s POV This morning has been absolute hell, I should have just let Troy stay over and I wouldn’t have been up early for a run. But then if I hadn’t of killed that rogue before he got to the Packhouse goddess knows how many more people he would have killed. I shiver runs down my spine at the thought of someone coming in here and trying to kill my family. I get up from my bed and get dressed, I have been resting long enough. I need to see Nicklaus and hold him for a while. I panic a little when I don’t find him in his room because I can’t mind link anyone to ask who has Nicklaus, I have to actually wander around and look for him. I can’t find him anywhere in the Packhouse so I decide to look outside, maybe someone is playing with him in the playground or something. Reaching the playground, I don’t see him here so I ask a woman who seems to be watching over a couple pups playing, “Excuse me, have you seen my son, he is almost nine months old, short dark hair, likes to climb t
Troy’s POV I have to mark her… tomorrow night, holy shit, I mean I knew I would have to eventually but this is so sudden. I’m to shocked to respond I just keep staring into her tear-filled eyes so full of pain and fear. I think back to what my father told me at my mother’s grave about the prophecy, it won’t come true if I don’t mark her, but then Octavia said that Selene told her she would find her fated Mate when the Luna eclipse happens, but that I have to mark her, does that mean WE are fated Mates. I run a hand through my wet hair drenched with sweat, man I really need a shower I must stink like a wet dog. Fuck, so much is going through my head right now I need to respond before she thinks I’m going to say no and she freaks out. Crap, what do I say? ‘Kole, what do you think of this?’ I ask my wolf, he has been quiet this whole time but I can feel his excitement inside me. ‘You know what I think Troy, I wanted to mark her the second we smel
Octavia’s POV Last night was the best night of my life to date, even though it started off as my worst day ever, Troy managed to turn it around with the perfect date; games, delicious desserts, a romantic walk through a beautiful park with a cute little heartfelt confession, he even kept his end of the deal and let me ride his bike home which by the way was incredible I mean the speed on that thing is just so… exhilarating I felt like I was in wolf form again and letting Piper take full control like I usually do when I’m too stressed to deal with life. And to top off the night he gave me the most mind-blowing sex over and over, gotta love shifter stamina. But now laying here next to Troy in his gigantic super king size bed, I am to damn sore to get up. This must be what it feels like for humans after a night of multiple orgasms. I groan trying to sit up, waking Troy in the process. “Morning beautiful.” He rolls over wrapping an arm aro
Troy’s POV “Hey babe are you feeling, ok?” I ask Octavia as we head out of the dining hall. I felt a strange tug in my chest and when I looked over at her she looked sad, like she was going to cry and I realized she is probably missing her wolf a lot today since its both their birthdays. I was going to wait until she got back from her girl’s morning to show her this but I figured she needed to get out of there. “Yea I just got a little overwhelmed with all the presents, thanks for getting me out of there.” She says smiling, though I’m pretty sure it’s forced because I can still feel that strange tug in my chest, it’s like someone is holding my heart and tugging on it. I can only assume it’s the Mate bond getting stronger with the Eclipse approaching. We reach the Alpha and Luna room and I open the door for her, “I wanted to show you this later but I guess now is as good a time as any.” I say gesturing for her to come in. I had Harper help me move all Octavia’s stuff in here while
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