POV Griffin
I opened my eyes and looked around at the chaos. I blinked and remembered what was going on. The fog and whatever spells they were using had cleared. Painfully, I jumped to my feet and looked around for Lilly. I smelled the air and focused on the house. Fuck! They were in there. I was so close. I literally had her in my arms. Twice! I looked for my father and found him livid in the street in front of the house with my crew and his. I eyed him as I walked up, watching as he paced frantically back and forth.
"How are we going to get them out?" I asked the group.
There was silence aside from my Dad growling. I looked toward the house and saw Lilly and her mother peaking out. I looked at her in sadness and loss. She looked back at me with the same
POV Griffin"This is my pack. I already have one. I don't need another." She spat at me and I felt my world crash."I, Lilly Wildes, reject..." She began and I lost all self control. I roared as I launched myself at her. I didn't give a fuck what the wolfsbane or spells they had laid would do to me. I vaulted over the gate and tackled her. I turned as we fell so she landed on me and put my hand over her mouth. I didn't want to harm her, just stop her."Don't you dare!" I snarled and then the pain hit. It felt like I was literally being torn apart. I saw her face flash in fear and panic. "Mom!" She screamed
POV LillyDinner was awkward from the start. No one knew what to say with Griffin sitting there. I had no idea how to view him. Was he our enemy or my hero? My love or my hate? We began eating in silence but soon my mom couldn't resist."So, Griffin..what do you think is going to happen now?" She asked with a glare. I sent her a warning look which she ignored.Griffin smirked, "I'm not sure. I hope that we'll finish this delicious dinner and maybe relax and sleep." Mom rolled her eyes but Jasmine snickered. "This is wonderful. You are all excellent chefs" he added.
POV GriffinAfter taking a few more breaths of Lilly's scent, I calmed enough to let go of her. She looked scared and I hated it. I didn't want her fear, I wanted her love."I'm sorry baby. I didn't mean to scare you" I whispered in her ear and pulled out her chair for her. After we both sat, I looked at the other women at the table. As I began to get to know them, I could see behind their cold facade. They were all terrified. My heart broke as I looked at them. "We will discuss your 'date' later." I said to Lilly with a dark look and then turned to the rest."What pack is it?" I asked and Rose sighed."The Dark Moon pack" she replied.I knew the pack. They were large but not even close to our size. We had a stable relationship with them."I know them. We are allied together. Dad and I will calm them. They won't find you here." I replied and Rose seemed to relax a bit."Would you at least think a
POV LillyGriffin and I got up and followed Jasmine back to the living room. I was mentally kicking myself for letting things go so far with Griffin. I was by no means inexperienced but I didn't want to do things and grow the mate bond with him while I was still unsure of him and our future. I didn't need a broken heart on top of everything else."Here you go. I'm so sorry that we don't have anything for you to wear" Aunt Iris said as we entered the living room, gesturing to the couch."That's no problem" Griffin smirked."Do you need anything else?" Jasmine asked him."Actually, if it's okay with the rest of you, I was wondering if I could borrow a phone to talk to my Dad. I would like to tell him the things you have shared with me, with your permission, of course. I think that it will save time and frustration in the morning when we meet again" he suggested.I looked over at my mom as the rest of us did. I co
POV GriffinI watched over everyone as the four ladies explained what they told me last night. They began with the coven and then explained about the Dark Moon pack. I kept a close eye on everyone to make sure that they did not do anything to scare these women more. I was pleased to see everyone react in a protective manner."We will never allow that coven to get near you!" Boris vowed and Graves nodded in agreement."We will deal with the Dark Moon pack. Don't worry about them." Dolph piped in.Lilly looked at him in surprise but he just nodded at her."No wonder you were all so nervous about us." Theo added.I cleared my throat and everyone turned to me. I knew why they hadn't told them this part but I wanted the others to understand how truly scared and brave these four were."That's not all." I began."You don't have to tell them that. I think you cleared that up last night." Rose began but I shook my
POV LillyI sighed as we pulled into a parking lot. The ride wasn't as bad as I expected. Griffin had lightly rubbed my back the whole time. Instead of being annoying it was kind of nice. I looked up to see the diner. It was bright and happy looking and I couldn't help but smile at the sight of it. Everyone quickly piled out of the car and Griffin helped me out and then jumped out behind me. He grabbed my hand and walked next to me. When we got to the door, he let go of me and opened it. He ushered me in as Dolph took the door. Griffin put his arm around my waist and steered me towards a booth in the back. When we got to the table, I slipped in and Griffin followed me. Nik, Jasmine and Theo sat on the other side and Dolph pulled a chair up to the end of the table. I looked over the menu and asked, "What's good here?"The others besides Jasmine stared at me in shock."You've never been here?" Nik asked.
POV GriffinI chuckled at Lilly's shocked face. "What do you mean?" she managed to get out."It's an alpha's wedding. All the alpha's and future alpha's are expected to attend. I think that we should all go. Dad was already planning on it. Boris and Graves will take care of the pack. I'd rather all of us go to make sure that you four are safe. Plus, I know that you don't like to be split up. We'll bring extra warriors just in case." I replied as I pulled her close."Don't worry, Dad and I will take care of everything." I whispered and she looked at me, suspiciously."Really?" she asked with a raised eyebrow."What? I can't pass up an excuse to show off my perfect mate." I explained and she stiffened."I'm not perfect." she snapped and I chuckled again."You are perfect for me, princess." I answered and she sighed. "We'll discuss the wedding later." she replied."Sure, princess." I answered
POV LillyI snuggled into Griffin as the movie began. He offered me some popcorn and I took some. I handed him the candy and he grinned."You really are the best." He said as the previews played. We cuddled all through the movies as he ate more than I thought possible. I chuckled at his sad face when he finished the popcorn halfway through the movie."Do you want me to get you more?" I offered and he lit up."Aww, baby. You are too sweet. No thanks. I'm good." he answered and put the popcorn down to pull me closer.I leaned over and put my head on his chest. He lightly tickled my neck and shoulders and I shivered. He chuckled as I looked up at him. He gently cupped my chin and leaned closer. I hesitated and glanced towards the others. He looked around and smirked."Don't worry. They aren't paying attention." he whispered right before his lips touched mine. I kissed him back sweetly and he responde
POV LillyI groaned as I woke up and looked around to see Griffin smiling down at me. All the memories from the night before came back and I blushed as he smirked and chuckled."How are you feeling?" he drawled and I glared at him."Sore?" he guessed and I nodded.I looked down to see that I had Griffin's boxers and tank on since we had run to the bathroom before sleeping. He quickly slipped on his pants."Let's go eat." I suggested."Okay but you should at least put on your bra." he recommended and I realized that he was right.
POV LillyI woke up to see Griffin sleeping soundly next to me, arms wrapped protectively around my waist. I smiled at him, admiring his handsome features. I knew he was awake when a moment later, he made a ugly face at me and pulled me into my chest."You sleep okay, baby?" he whispered into my hair and I nodded."Good." He looked at me and sighed."I know today is going to be difficult. Just please know that I will always be here for you. You and your family are not alone." He said."Thanks, Griff." I whispered and he grinned.I unwrapped his arms an
POV GriffinAfter we changed and got ready, Dad, Dolph, Nik, Theo, Penny and I piled into the limo. We picked up Cedric and Ember at the coven house and then stopped to get Lance at his house. Chance and Evan weren't going to make it to the dinner but they said would be joining us in the morning. As we headed to pick up Lilly, Jasmine and Rose, we looked at each other."So we need to watch over these three at all times this weekend. This is a lot for them to deal with along with so many coming to mourn with them. It's bound to be overwhelming. I know that we are all grieving but they are feeling so much more than any of us. We have to be there for them and for each other, agreed?" Dad began and we all nodded."I'm going to be honest, I have no idea what to expect during the ceremony or celebration. It's their ritual and we must honor and respect it. It's fine if we don't want to participate but we must be respectful no matter what" h
POV LillyAfter dinner, we packed up and left. Hugging all our new and old friends good bye even though we would see them all in less than a week. The trip home was uneventful and the rest of the week passed quickly.Jasmine and I were excused from school due to the death in our family. The other's went and were busy the rest of the time with preparations for Iris's funeral. Despite all that needed to be done, Griffin, Cedric and Skol spent every night at our house. They also provided bodyguards for us at all times, whether we wanted them or not. We had one vamp and two werewolves with us always. It was annoying but they did their best not to bother us.We spent the first part of the week making the potions needed for Iris's ceremony and gathering the pr
POV GriffinI was beyond pissed, I was livid. How dare this mutt try to take my mate! I loved Lilly and no one could stand between us. I was already enraged with Chance over Lilly almost dying for him but now? Now, I was going to tear him apart. I might let him live for Lilly's sake but you better believe that he was in for a world of hurt.I looked over at Lilly as Chance approached and felt sorry for her. This was a terrible situation for her. I was sorry that it had come to this but I also knew that it needed to be done. In a way, I was relieved when Chance challenged me. At least now we could get it all out in the open.I knew that he wanted my mate. I knew from the second I saw him look at her. The fact that she saved him just made him want her more, especia
POV LillyI was surprised to hear that we needed to discuss the Blood Venom pack. I had assumed that the pack was completely wiped out. Unfortunately, I was out voted and we had to go have lunch before it could be discussed. I sighed, knowing that Griffin was going to be a pain in my ass about eating something.I wasn't trying to be difficult, I just wasn't in the mood to eat. Could you blame me with everything I had gone through? I knew that Griffin was right, though. I didn't need to get weak or sick, especially now. I sighed as I sat next between Griffin and Dolph. Dolph. That was another issue. What was that all about? Why was he so attached to me? Why did I feel safer and calmer around him? It was all too much. Lunch was a quiet and tension filled event. As
POV GriffinI spent most of the night watching over Lilly as she slept in my arms. I couldn't stop holding or looking at her yet. Part of me still didn't believe that she was here and alive and safe. I buried my face in her neck gently to not wake her.I was still upset about how she saved Chance. I was trying to let it go but part of me was livid that she made that choice. That she sacrificed herself. My wolf half was frustrated with her and so was I but we knew that there was nothing we could do about it. We had to move forward and we had to heal.Jasmine, Rose and Lilly were safe and unharmed but in body only. Emotionally and mentally, they were broken. I still don't know that whole story of the what happened in the basement. I know that some of Evan's pack me
POV LillyI was in a daze. I had no idea what was going on any longer. I remembered finishing with Curtis and then crying over Aunt Iris. Then Griffin picked me up and I just let go. I knew that he would keep me safe so I tuned out. When I came to, we were in a room in Evan's pack house sitting on a bed and Griffin was washing blood off my face with worry in his eyes. He gently rubbed my face with the cloth, wringing the water and blood from it occasionally into a bowl on the nightstand."There, that's better, right, baby?" he whispered and I nodded, my eyes clearing.He gave a sigh of relief when I made eye contact with him."There you are." he breathed and p
POV JasmineI heard my mother's scream for Lilly as my Aunt Rose was working at freeing me. She was having a hard time with my shackles. I looked over in horror to see Lilly fall down as Chance opened his eyes and I knew what she had done. She had done what we had warned her over and over about. I gasped at the blood coursing down her cheeks from her eyes. She had used the last of her magic to save Chance. She was dying. My mother looked over at me as she caught Lilly and my mom smiled and nodded with a look of peace. Mom grabbed Lilly and whispered something. I saw light flash between them and my mother slump down. I looked on in horror as my Mother gave Lilly all her magic in one second. I knew that if we didn't reach her in a few seconds, there would be nothing we could do. Her face was already covered in tears of blood."Rose! Take care of my child!" Mom yelled as Rose finally got me fre