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
Troy was sitting by the lake thinking about his mother, contemplating what his father had just told him and wondering what she would have thought of the situation, heaving a heavy sigh he lays on the grass next to the spot his mother was killed when he was twelve years old, it feels like a lifetime ago but in reality it has been eight years and yet he can still remember the event as though it were yesterday, remembering the feeling of helplessness and being terrified for his mother and siblings, As she fought to protect them, watching her get shot with silver bullets by hunters and remembering her last words to him “Always” before she drew her last breath. He will never forget the love she had in her eyes for her children before she died, and that leads him back to thinking about what his father told him only moments ago. Troy POV “Troy you’re turning twenty next month and you still haven’t found your Mate” my father Alpha Ray explains, “We have word t
Troy’s POV It’s been a week since dad dropped a bomb shell on me and I have been working with my sister Viola to make this ‘grand ball’ perfect for Octavia’s birthday next weekend, since we don’t know much about her it has made it hard to decide on decorations so we ended up going with a masquerade theme, so far the plans look great I just hope we can pull it off and not piss off Alpha Lucian. I decide to go for a run and let my wolf out before Octavia arrives tomorrow. I went to my usual spot by the lake, it is so beautiful and peaceful here looking out at the huge lake with the ducks floating around, big, tall trees all the way around with a small clearing on either side there is even a swing rope off to one side of the lake and a bed of wildflowers by my mother’s tomb stone. It’s no wonder she used to bring us here as kids it’s impossible to be in a bad mood while looking out at the tranquillity of this place. I sit here looking at my mothe
Octavia’s POV After a few hugs and tears Uhtred, Nicklaus and I jump in my Camaro to head for the South Island, my mother reminding me that they will see me next weekend for my birthday. I told Uhtred I would drive to Wellington since he stayed up late with Nicklaus all night, we would swap over tomorrow morning in Blenheim, and he will drive to the Southern alps pack which is based in a place called Castle Hill. After a couple hours of driving, I decide to wake Uhtred up and see if he is still mad at me for disappearing last night. We need fuel anyway so I can use that as an excuse if he gets angry again. “Hey, you awake. Can we talk?” I ask nudging his arm. He grunts, rubs his eyes, and sits up in his seat. “What’s up?” he asks looking around outside. We are almost in Levin, so I tell him we need fuel and look in his direction to gauge his reaction. He looks to be in a good mood… sort of. I pull into the petrol station and ask if he wants to have brunch here before we head for
Troy’s POV I look over at my clock its five am, with a sigh I get up and go for a run to clear my head. I didn’t get much sleep last night, after leaving dad at the bar with Grace, Jax let it slip that his Mate Harper is best friends with Octavia, so when we got back to the packhouse I followed him to the Beta suite to ask Harper about my Luna to be. Of course, she wouldn’t tell me much only that she has a wild side and has been through hell this past year, although she did say 'you couldn’t miss her in a crowd'. Whatever that means. After my run I get cleaned up and have breakfast. Looking at the time it is almost eight am dad should be in his office by now, so I go there to ask him how his night went with Grace in the hopes of distracting my own troubled thoughts. “Morning dad, don’t you look very chipper today” I say with a wink. “I am son, I want to thank you for convincing me to come to the bar last night. I haven’t been this happy in a very long time.” “I’m glad I could hel
Troy’s POV I must look like a fish out of water watching her get out of the car, her long purple/blue/green wavy hair falling over her shoulders as she pushes the door open, stepping out with her cherry Dr Martin boots with black ripped jeans and studded belt, a white ACDC t shirt with a burgundy leather jacket. She stretches her back, arms in the air and I can see the hint of tattoos on her lower stomach, she sniffs the air smiling then our eyes meet, and I swear time stops moving when she smiles and winks at me before turning around and moves to get a baby out of the back seat. I snap out of my daze and walk up to stand next to Jax and my father that is frowning at me I smile and shrug “Had to teach a wolf a lesson.” Jax snorts and coughs ‘yea right’ I smirk at him and stand up straight ready to greet my future Luna feeling a little more confident than I had this morning. Octavia’s POV I open my door to get out and stretch my back sniffing the air, what is that delicious smell i
Octavia’s POV Running back to the packhouse with Harper and Jaxson I mentally scold myself for what I did to Troy, I didn’t mean to jump his bones but after reading his mind and hearing his lustful thoughts about my body I couldn’t help myself. Being in his big strong arms and feeling his huge hard cock pressing against me, Piper was begging me to have him take us right then and there, and when he said he wanted to take it slow I was disappointed thinking he didn’t want me so I had to walk away before I lost control, my emotions were all over the place I didn’t want him to think I was crazy. Then when he walked up to me, I could see every muscle in his body twitch with each slow step towards me, I was also acutely aware that the intoxicating scent I smelled earlier was indeed coming from him. A burning desire started to form in the pit of my stomach, and I knew I had to taste him. I could tell he wanted me when the kiss turned hungry his desire as strong as mine but before we coul
Octavia’s POV After Troy left from dinner, I realized id over stepped and spent the rest of the evening scolding myself, I didn’t mean to upset him I was just having a little fun but thinking on it now I probably shouldn’t have done that in front of his family, at the dinner table no less. Uhtred’s right It is a bad habit and from now on I will only use mind control when its necessary… at least I’ll try. I decided to spend some time with Nicklaus alone since he hasn’t had much mummy time lately. We had a bath in the enormous ensuite bathroom, Nicklaus loves playing in the water especially if there are bubbles. Then after getting ready for bed in our matching harry potter pyjamas, I start reading him his favourite book, when the intoxicating scent that could only belong to Troy hits my nostrils, I stop reading and listen. I can hear his heartbeat and its racing, I get up and walk to the door worried something bad has happened. When I open the door his scent hits me and it’s so str
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