Troy’s POV Today is the day I turn twenty-one and become the Alpha of the largest pack in New Zealand, to say I’m a little stressed would be an understatement. I am anxious to meet the oracle and hear what she has to say about my prophecy, not to mention how Octavia is going react when she hears about it too, it has me wondering if that is why her parents are leaving tomorrow instead of waiting to be here for Warrens fifteenth birthday which will awaken his wolf, because they know Octavia won’t take the news of our pre-arranged mating well. I mean at first I wasn’t happy about it but now that I am Mated to her I couldn’t imagine being this happy with anyone else, she completes me and has given me a purpose in life I love her with every fibre of my being. I turn my head to watch her sleeping next to me, she is so beautiful I wish I could stay like this with her forever. We spent most of the day yesterday in bed with her still being ‘in heat’ today is the last day of her cycle so ho
Octavia’s POV Mira is driving me crazy with all her demands, I thought mum put her in charge of dressing everyone not of organizing the coronation it doesn’t help I can feel a rollercoaster of emotions coming through the bond from Troy, I have no idea what he is doing but whatever it is it’s now stressing him out. I want to go see if he is ok but apparently I have a list of chores that need doing first, I roll my eyes and decide to send him a mind link instead. “Hey babe, everything ok, I can sense your anxious about something.” I don’t get a reply for a while so I continue to fold napkins in the shape of swans on the tables in the grand hall. “Hey beautiful, I’m ok, just had a talk with dad about mum. How are you… I miss you.” Troy links back. “I miss you too, Mira is driving us all nuts, wanna spring me free and have some fun.” I say in my cheeky voice. “Sorry babe but I have a bunch of stuff to do but I will meet you for lunch in the kitchen.” He replies and I agree though I
Troy’s POV The room goes quiet and I see Viola and her date walk in hand in hand they look so cute together then I see Octavia’s sisters walk in looking beautiful in their black and blue dresses, then I see her and I feel like my heart is about to fall out of my chest, never in my life have I seen something so beautiful, I thought she looked amazing on her birthday but looking at her now I realise she is literally the vision of a Goddess. When our eyes meet she visibly relaxes smiling back at me, “She looks beautiful.” My dad says resting a hand on my shoulder. “She is perfect.” I say still smiling at my Mate. Her dress matches her elements as my tux does, only I feel under dressed compared to her, her dress is a long sleeve lace that is dark purple from the arms down to her waist and underneath it’s a dark blue satin that touches the floor with a slit opening the front you can see dark green layers underneath to puff out the dress then her train is lace that fades from black to da
Octavia’s POV It’s been twenty four hours since my parents left on their suicide mission and I miss them already, but tonight is the first full moon with our Pack and since Troy and I are now Alpha and Luna we have to lead our people for the run so we are sitting in our new office planning everything, where we will run and what announcements need to be addressed and of course the feast for the newly Mated wolves after the run. It is a special night for us shifters because it means we can find our soulmate and it will be especially magical tonight because this will be the biggest run in the history of our Packs here in New Zealand. With over five hundred Pack members majority of them will be running and those that don’t have wolves yet will obviously stay here, so we need to find couples already Mated willing to watch over the children and elderly while we are out. “What about your dad and Grace, do you think they would stay and watch over the Packhouse with the children.” I ask Tro
Troy’s POV “Hey dad can we talk real quick.” I mind link my dad when we get back, we are running out of time to find someone to stay with the kids. “Sure son I will meet you in your office in ten.” He links back. We had managed to find some already Mated warriors to stay on guard in wolf form around the Packhouse tonight but we also need someone to actually care for the babies as well. I tell Octavia to go clean up and get some lunch for her and monkey, then I head to our office. “Alpha to what do I owe the pleasure.” My dad says taking a seat in front of my desk. “You don’t have to call me Alpha you know. And we were hoping you and Grace would stay to look after the children and make sure the teenagers don’t destroy the house while we are out.” I talk to him in a formal matter but I add a cheeky smile at the end. He scratches his chin, “It’s customary for the previous Alpha to accompany the first run but… I suppose it would make sense for us to stay since none of the teenagers
Octavia’s POV “What do you mean they aren’t Mates, then who is.” I ask Troy frantically, pacing around our cabin. He scratches the back of his neck, “I don’t know yet, there were too many voices I couldn’t decipher who or IF someone said it back to her.” He looks nervous and I know why. “So where is Uhtred now?” I ask concerned for my brother he must be mortified hearing his girlfriend say those words to someone else. “He heard Faith say ‘Mate’ when I did and before I could say anything to him he took off running away from the border, I tried to mind link him but he must have put a block up.” He is pacing now to, I can feel his concern for his wellbeing through the bond. “Ok we need to find Faith and get the story, then I will go find Uhtred.” I tell him and start walking for the door but he stops me. “You can’t go looking for him alone Octavia it’s not safe.” I can see worry in his eyes. The reason we run in a Pack together on a full moon is because that is when the hunters com
Troy’s POV I farewell all the couples and remaining pack members and head inside to check on Faith and the kids, after Octavia left I found her in monkeys nursery crying with the kids. She told me how devastated she was that Uhtred wasn’t her Mate and how hurt she felt when Zane basically rejected her because of it, saying he couldn’t do that to Uhtred, so she ran back here to hold her daughter. I feel bad for her and Uhtred they wanted this to work so badly and Zane, oh gods I’d hate to imagine what Uhtred will do to him now, he already hates him for having a crush on his sister. “Hey Faith, how are you doing” I ask as I walk into the nursery, she is just sitting by the fire watching the kids sleep. “Like my heart has been ripped out of my chest, I think something has happened to Zane.” She says with tears running down her cheeks. “What do you mean.” I ask. “I felt a sharp pain in my chest and fear then nothing like the bond between us has is gone and I’m just left with aching
Octavia’s POV “Hey ma, how are you and dad.” I ask through the phone. “We are fine sweetheart, we found a Pack in Adelaide that took us in for the full moon run.” Mum says. “That’s great, have you found Alpha Damon’s Pack yet.” I ask. I thought I would start with small talk before I broke the news to them. “Not yet, we are gathering information from other Packs around the area, he moved from where Ragnar last saw him in Melbourne.” She explains. “Well he would be stupid to stay in the same place after what he did.” I snarl. “Could you pick up his scent or anything.” I add. “No it’s as if they were never there, they are good at covering their tracks, or maybe they have a witch on their side, we will keep digging. So how was your first run as Luna.” Mum asks changing subject. Uhtred walks into my office and I bite my lip, I guess I better get this over and done with. “It was great, the connection with the Pack was incredible.” I say and gesture Uhtred to come say hello but he s
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