I awoke to a great deal of commotion. I jumped to my feet and dashed down the stairs to find my brother shackled in the living room."Scott!" I screamed and dashed towards him. Two strong arms wrapped around me and yanked me away before I could reach him. "Let go!""No, princess," Gary laughed as Jason approached my brother, knife in hand. "If I let go, you'd touch him and activate your full powers.""Jason, take a look at me!" I yelled, tears streaming down my cheeks. As I pleaded, he turned to face me. "If you ever cared about me, Jason, don't do this. Instead, murder me!""Do it, Jason!" Gary snapped as Jason's eyes welled up with remorse. I reached out, hoping to touch my brother. Only the prophecy and such strength could save him, I reasoned. I kicked Gary's leg as hard as I could. His grip loosened slightly as he grunted. As he threw me to the floor, I elbowed him in the stomach. I scrambled across the floor, trying to find my brother. A hand wrapped around my ankles, ready to y
We spent the entire night on the roof. I decided to keep watch while my brother slept.It felt oddly comforting to grip the gun. I looked over as Scott began to stir."Good morning," I said as he crept over to me. As I leaned against his shoulder, he sat down."Do you think we'll ever be able to live a normal life?" Scott's question brought tears to my eyes. I knew the answer, and I also knew it wasn't what he deserved."No. We have far too much power to ever live in the same way as the rest of the world. We are so powerful that they dubbed me Princess "Standing up in front of Scott, I exclaimed. "You deserve a life, and I'm sorry, but it's no longer possible!""I don't care, Laura," he said as tears streamed down my cheeks."Babe," Ryan said as he approached me. He cradled me in his arms, soothing me. "I guarantee you'll have a normal life.""The only option is to go to the council," I said quietly as he nodded. "However, Gary most likely has guards along the way to stop us.""You an
"How are we going to get to Canada if we don't have a car?" I requested that the car door be opened to wake the body guard who had missed the entire fight only to discover him dead in the front seat. I spun around on the ground, vomiting."What?" Ryan inquired as I pointed to the car. "Wow, I really liked Geo!" With anger flashing across his features, he said."I'm sorry," I exclaimed as I stood up. "How are we going to get to Canada?" I demanded once more."I suppose by bus?" Scott's words made me groan."I despise the bus!" As we walked toward the only bus stop for the next few miles, I grumbled. I took the gun from my brother and stood against the pole. I tucked it into my waistband and drew my shirt over it."Babe, just a little while longer and you'll be safe," Ryan said as I walked over to the phone booth to report the situation to council."Hello," the lady said."Hello, my name is Laura the Gemini lycan, and my pack tried to kill me. I've already killed the five of them and am
Scott's POVI sat up finding my sister laying on the ground beside me pale with her crimson blood staining the white snow. I scrambled over to her pulling her limp body onto my lap. Her head lulled back as tears raced down my face."Laura wake up!" I yelled holding her in my arms. I got to my feet scooping her in my arms carrying her toward where Ryan was. Her golden hair whipped my leg as her head bounced with each step I took. I knew she gave her life to save mine. Guilt and anger flashed through my body making me numb to the loss.Laura's POVI found myself floating in an abyss of darkness alone. It hit me like a wave that my own sister had killed me."Laura," I spun finding my mom standing there next to me."Mom," I gasped tears pooling in my chocolate eyes."Baby," she said as she took my hand in hers. As my thoughts drifted to Ryan, she tucked my golden hair behind my ear."I failed him. I let both my friend and Scott down "As pain racked my chest, I gasped."Honey Scott is stil
"Are you certain that having us as leaders is best for the pack?" I asked curiously as the woman laughed."I believe your abilities present a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your pack. It's possible that your pack will never have to fight again. Furthermore, you do not require the protection that other Alphas have. Your pack might be able to go to school and live a normal life "With a smile, the woman said."I just feel like I'm too young to be an alpha," I sighed as Ryan took my hand in his."A girl like you would have joined the council if an alpha wasn't needed because you are a natural leader," she said as I leaned against Ryan. We drove down the coast without stopping until we arrived at the Alpha compound. As Gary rushed to the cars to greet the council, we remained in the car."What brings you here, Alicia?" With a cocky grin, he inquired. I pushed open the door and walked out, smirking."Do you miss me? What about my younger brother?" I caught my brother as he followed me into t
A guard jolted me awake. I sat up, the sheet wrapped around my body, facing him."What?" I inquired, still groggy. As I looked at the guard, Ryan moved beside me."Gary escaped custody," he said, grumbling."I'll meet you down stairs in five minutes," I said as the guard walked away. I dashed to my closet, grabbed a black tank top and black leggings, and threw them on over my black sneakers. I threw my hair into a messy ponytail and dashed down the stairs into the living room."He escaped two states over, but we needed to notify you," the guard explained as I nodded."Would the council like us to follow him?" As the guard stared at me blankly, I inquired."Usually you call them," the guard explained as he handed me the phone. Leaning against the wall, I dialed Alicia. Gary's words echoed in my head, and my heart raced.What exactly did he mean by regret?"This is Alicia," she introduced herself as I stood tall."I'm Laura, and I'm calling for instructions after hearing about Gary. Wou
"Scott," I called as he entered the room. He stood there, his eyes wide open."How are you going to get rid of his ass?" Scott inquired as tears streamed down my violet eyes."I'm unable to fight. Scott I discovered I'm pregnant. I'm safe, but the baby isn't if I fight "Ryan grabbed my hand and I gasped. "You must fight, Scott.""No, I couldn't even beat Brenda!" My heart dropped as he snapped. He was correct, but how was I supposed to handle this?"Ryan," I exclaimed as he forced me to face him. "If it appears that the entire pack is going to die, I must fight.""No, not the baby!" He spoke harshly."If I don't fight, the baby will die!" I yelled angrily. I drew away from his arms and followed Ronald to the guardian compound. I stood there, grabbing as many weapons as I could to keep from transforming into a Lycan. I sat down on the roof while holding the guns. As Ronald organized the rest of the pack, I held the guns. My heart raced as Gary approached my army. I took aim, but he was
I stood in front of the window, looking out at the peaceful morning, but all I could think about was the fight I had with Ryan. He actually left me alone, contrary to what he had told me. He promised to always protect me and then abandoned me."Laura," Scott softly said from the doorway."What?" I asked, not bothering to look at him."Ryan was seen with his former coven," Scott said, causing tears to stream down my cheeks. He despised them for their bad judgment, but now he's back to help them."Leave him alone," I said firmly, my voice level showing no sign of weakness."Sure, Sis," Scott replied, closing the door behind him. I gasped and touched my belly, remembering the lives of my children. I called Ryan, hoping he was still taking calls."What?!" His words took my breath away as he growled. His hatred was palpable as he spoke."Please return. Ryan, we need to talk about this "I tried to remain calm by whispering."You left without even discussing it.""You killed our child withou
{10 years later}I stood on the beach watching Katherine pose for prom photos with her boyfriend. Van took pictures as her violet dress billowed behind her. She had her dark hair swept into an updo with a diamond clip."We should go, Dad," Katherine suggested. She had started calling Van dad when she was fourteen as that is what he was to her."All right, but be back by curfew," he cautioned as she sighed. I felt tears spring to my eyes as they walked up the beach to the limo."She's maturing," I observed as Van wrapped his arm around my waist."I know," he said calmly as I turned to face him."She graduates in May and is moving across the country to attend college in Florida," I explained, wishing she didn't have to leave us."We can pay you a visit at any time. If you need to see her, I'll teleport us there "Van smiled as I turned to face him. As I looked into his kind eyes, his arms rested on my hips."You're too nice to me," I said, pulling my lips together."I owe you everything,
I looked at my arm finding a gash that sent blood dripping down my arm."Stay away from her Eric," Van ordered as he tried to hit me with his power. I rolled out of the way quickly. I watched as Van hit Eric with a burst of his magic. Eric hit the pillar wincing before pulling a knife crafted from dark magic not just dark but ancient magic. If that knife so much as touched Van he would be dead. I got to my feet waiting for the moment when I could pull the knife from his hands."She belongs with me. You are immortal while she is not," Eric said motioning to my cut. I may not have powers anymore but I knew there were ways of using protection spells without it. I knelt down drawing a magical seal on the floor in blood that would deactivate the knife if he crossed it. I pulled Van behind the seal praying Eric was dumb enough not to notice."Laura," Van muttered as the room started to spin. He grabbed me his magic healing my arm. "You were about to pass out.""I'm fine," I snapped as Eric
I locked my gaze on Greg as he looked at me."Leave immediately," I yelled as he laughed."No, this isn't your palace, and you can't just make me leave," he snapped as the woman approached him."Leave or we'll make you," she said flatly, leaving no room for argument. My heart was broken, but Greg had somehow made it worse. Greg glared at me as tears spilled down my cheeks before he finally walked away."Mom," Katherine said as she approached me. She encircled me in an attempt to comfort me. I gave her a sad look before walking away to find Scott. I sat next to him as he continued to play."I wish you were here, Van. We were supposed to be together forever, with children and joy. I didn't realize I wasn't happy until I met you" I whispered."Brie," said the woman from the doorway. I rose to my feet and began walking toward her."Certainly," I replied as she handed me an old book."I think this will help," she said as she dashed away. My heart stopped as I opened the book. There might b
As everything became clear, I looked at Ryan. He was a Revenant, and his only goal was to kill me in any way he could. I was a little confused why he tried to save me when I was fighting Martin."Ryan," I said softly as he approached me. As he approached me, his eyes glowed yellow."Hold still," he smiled blood dripping from his mouth. My scream was muffled by my covering my mouth."Ryan, stop," I said, but he ignored me as he grabbed my wrist and yanked me toward him. As he bit into my wrist, I winced."Exactly what I needed," he laughed as he looked at me. I wasn't going to scream because it would be pointless."Let me go," I demanded angrily, but he shook his head."Only your life can sustain me," he said, as I felt my free hand move as if it was aware of what it was doing. As I touched his cheek, a small white light appeared on my fingertips. He cried out in agony and dropped my hand. As my lips parted slightly, he turned away, covering his face. Did I just hurt him? As the light
"You belong in a cage, Little Bird," Martin smirked as my magic began to work. I wasn't going to hide my strength this time. I don't care who is injured this time."I'm going to give you three seconds to beg for your life before I show you who I really am," I said sternly."Just as you are beyond some people's magic I am beyond yours," he said before launching me over the side of the balcony. I called my magic toward me slowing my fall. I landed on the ground and released the power, which I directed at Martin. As he avoided the magic, the stone railing shattered."Who's afraid of a little magic?" I mocked as he glared at me. He jumped over the side landing a few feet from me."Are you sure?" He challenged me to use the darkest aspect of his power on me. As pain radiated through my body, I gasped but refused to cry out. As Van's magic touched my hand, I heard a familiar hum. Van seemed to be directing me. As a light shot out of my hand, it flew into Martin. He crashed through the wall
"Laura," Van said as he took my hand in his. My heart was reaching for him as I looked up at him. He drew me to my feet, kissing my cheek."I'm sorry," I sobbed, tears streaming down my ghostly cheeks. He shook his head holding tightly to my hand."Laura you have nothing to be sorry for. You couldn't possibly have known, "Van stated emphatically."I missed you," I said, pressing my lips to his. A warm glow enveloped me, followed by the hum of magic. I knew he was slipping away from me. "No, I don't want to abandon you!""You have to for our child and the twins," Van said as he faded from sight...My eyes popped open as I blasted Elle away from me. Her eyes widened in surprise."There's no way; you didn't even have a heartbeat!" She yelled angrily. I stepped forward, knocking Ryan across the room. Ryan wanted his children, which is why the twins were brought here. I couldn't help but wonder how Elle managed to resurrect him."If you had a family, you'd know that death isn't forever," I
"You're good, Laura," Eric snapped as I blasted him across the room."No, Van was excellent, and you chose him. I'm not going to fight to control my dark nature anymore," I spat as he winced."Princess," a man addressed me. I turned around when I saw the man from the forest.He was the one who showed me how good I was."He killed him," I sobbed, tears streaming down my cheeks."Don't let him kill you," he said as my heart stopped cold. He was correct; I was allowing Eric to win. I faced him and dropped the power."Where have my children gone?" I demanded."On earth," Eric laughed as I summoned the ancient handcuffs and placed them around his wrists."Put him in the dungeon," I said softly, wiping away my tears. I approached Scott and picked him up. He clung to me and rested his head on my shoulder."He saved me," Scott said as he pointed to Van's body. I fought the tears that threatened to fall down my cheeks once more."I'm glad, I'd miss you," I said as I rocked him in my arms."He
As her dark magic launched me through a window, I winced in pain. I landed on the ground outside with glass shards all over my body. I got to my feet as Elle jumped through the window landing next to me. I confronted her and used my strength to push her away from me."Elle, please, I have a family," I said, laughing."Family makes you weak. When I saw that, I decided to leave!" She spat with a disgusted expression on her face."That is where you are incorrect. Elle, your family gives you strength" I said as I reached for Van's power. I absorbed his magic into my body in order to bolster my own."Your eyes are brighter," she exclaimed as I smiled. I took a deep breath and pushed my strength into her. As the magic ripped into her, she whimpered. As my power was cut, I watched blood drip from her neck."Family magic is stronger than even the darkest spell," I calmly said as she collapsed, spilling her blood on the grass. I paused for a moment before teleporting to the portal.As I walked
I looked at Elle, trying hard not to show my fear. I knew she didn't care for me like she claimed. Elle smiled at me as I stood in the doorway to the study. I could see the dark gleam in her blue eyes."Brie, do you want me to take your power so you don't have to worry?" Elle asked me. I could tell she didn't want to help me."No, I'm fine," I said sternly. I mentally kicked myself for possibly tipping her off. "I should leave." As I turned to walk away, her hand grabbed my arm."I don't think so," her voice was hard and angry, not soft like before. I turned to face her as her eyes glowed red. She smirked, conjuring up a flame. "You think I don't have complete command of my magic?""What are you doing, Elle?" Taking a step back, I asked."Taking back what is rightfully mine! Grandma was supposed to bestow power on me. The magic is passed down to the next oldest, but she gave it to a brat of a granddaughter instead "She screamed as she threw the fireball at me. I ducked and dashed for