After an awkward introduction and some explaining about the issue that happened, I went up to the loft where Tanya gave me spare clothes and I got to take a hot shower to wash off the juice. The upstairs loft was extraordinary. The walls were all white with accents of blood red and gold. A massive king bed, and a full kitchen with a beautiful bathroom. The bathroom was a dream, a massive clawfoot tub and a corner shower surrounded by stained glass. The towels were so soft and the soap smelt amazing. I tried to rush myself but I could not help but be caught by the incredible sight and smells. I haven't had anything this wonderful since that horrible night. My life has been filled with river baths or a cold shower that had no water pressure. I have had the bare minimum for years and I grew to be comfortable with it, but being here makes me miss it. Before I know it, an hour has passed, I feel squeaky clean and refreshed. I make my way back down to the shop floor where Jax and his mom ar
We are on the way back to my cabin, the trees rush by in a blur. Jax said that Helen and Toby, her grandson, weren't hurt. Just that the wizard or with had torn apart their shop. Jax said that the pack is already working on fixing it, everyone has come together to fix or replace her shelving and windows. I plan on picking what I can from my garden and taking it to her. I'm lost in my thoughts as we drive down the dusty road, me and Jax holding hands between the seats. Every now and then, he looks over at me and smiles, or reaches over and puts his hand on my thigh, running little circles with his fingers. The little tingles and sparks our bond has given us give me shivers. His voice breaks my thoughts,"So my mom says that she packed the room across from mine. It has a door that connects the two rooms so you can come to me whenever you want. I know you would like to take things slowly and I won't push you to stay in the same room at night if you do not want to-" his hand in mine,"I w
I wake up in a bed I do not know, but it smells amazing. Jax's scent is everywhere around me, burying my face into the pillow. I breathe deeper. Its strong smell threatens to put me back to sleep. I'm taken aback by the softness. The blanket is fluffy and thick too, making me feel even more comfortable. Stretching and rolling over, I looked around me. This room is incredible. Its massive size with stunning stone grays and blacks accenting walls, a white couch. The curtains were drawn, the deep black blocking the sun like an eclipse, little lines of sun breaking through and dancing their way into the room. The bed I'm lying on is massive and has dark charcoal black sheets and pillows with a stone gray blanket lying overtop. Massive book shelves cover a wall next to the couch and fireplace, the fire dancing like little orange fairies sparkling into the chimney. The sound of the door opening had my eyes darting in front of me, there stood Jax. A towel draping his hips, water dripped from
***MATURE ADULT CONTENT*** SEXUAL SCENE**The day drew through the curtains in little lines, fuzzy flurries like musical notes danced in the air. Jax's scent surrounds me again, and I must say, I like waking up in his arms. Last night, we held each other. We couldn't stop talking or kissing. We came very close to taking the next step in the mating bond. My world has changed and he has become a huge part of it. Like two lost souls at sea, we have managed to find one another, already I cannot fathom leaving his side. I have not felt this safe and loved since my family died. This morning we ate breakfast in bed, taking our time and talking and flirting. We have been flirting endlessly, everything so perfect. But i have a nagging feeling a shoe is going to drop. I have to enjoy this while it lasts."You sure you wanna wait? I would love it if you joined me." His husky, seductive voice came from the bathroom. Steam spilling out the door like fog through trees. My heart is tugging for me to
After spending the rest of the morning together, Jax told me that his parents had some information for us regarding the attacks that were happening. Jax was going to step into his father's steps here soon, which meant I would take the position as Luna. There was going to be a lot happening. But first we had to handle this coven problem.Shortly after eating our lunch, we headed down the halls of the pack house. His room was a floor above his dads office. We descended down the steps hand in hand. The sounds of our feet echoed slightly against the stone. I was getting more nervous the closer we got. We talked all last night and this morning and I learned quite a bit about him and his pack. His mom and dad are Alpha Timothy and Luna Tanya, their Betas are Kiley and Amie. I got to meet Jaxs Betas in line, Sabastian and Sabrina. They lived here in the pack house too and Jax said that Sabrina has already been begging to hang out with me, since the 'boys are no fun.' Her words. Time has been
The cool breeze hit my face, even if I couldn't see, I could smell and feel. I could tell wherever we were going it smelt amazing. The various scents invaded my nose, it was earthy and smelt like a meadow in a forest. My head was laid against Jaxs shoulder as he carried me out into the night. The crisp air filling my lungs. The inside of the packhouse was so comforting, and it seemed to have everything the pack could need. It gave me a sense of deja-vu, being in such a huge place. My childhood was spent roaming the halls of Ashen Pack, til I was run out. I really don't like surprises either, so the suspense of where he's taking me has me a little anxious."Where are you taking me?" I blurted out. The silence is killing me and my curiosity is peaking."You will see, don't you worry princess." was all he mumbled as his feet crunched into the earth below us."Okay," I mumbled and pretended to pout. His chest rumbled as he laughed and pecked my lips. I held onto him as he walked. After a
Waking to the sound of dripping water, I got to sit up. My bones and muscles tense and I can't see anything. A scruffy cloth is around my eyes, I feel like I was tossed in a blinder as well with the way my head is spinning. The only thing I can hear is the dripping water. Drip. Drip. Drip. My head aches badly and my hands are bound with a cold metal in front of me. Wherever I am, the ground is cold and wet. A thin cloth sticks to my skin, nor am I wearing anything under it. Memory starts to fog my brain and my body goes colder than the ground it's on. I reached up and pulled the cloth that was blinding me down. Scooting myself into a sitting position, my feet are also tied. The ties are made of silver, weakening me and my wolf. Looking around the cell-like room, it's all concrete, a set of bars with a door lining one wall. The ceiling is dripping into a puddle in the corner. It's cold and bitter. Glancing past the bars, I saw Helen half beaten in the cell across from mine. My heart hi
"Jaxs POV"Its pushing close to a week later. Her scent just diappeared. They vanished into thin air with a cloud of smoke. I tried to get up and run to her but I couldn't reach her. Anger consumes me and I slam my fist into the wall, blood oozes from my knuckles. I'm losing my mind without her already. This is my fault. I should have protected her. I can barely feel her. Every since that night my chest has ached. It burned in fear and pain. I know she is alive but nothing good is happening."F--K!!" I slammed my fist into the wall two more times, each hit sending bolts of pain through my arm. It numbed out quickly, blood trickling down my fingers. I have to find her. Walking out of my room, I slammed the door."Katies POV"Time here had moved slowly, the Wizard had visited only once. One of his shadows entered the cell and removed my restraints, but after four days on the floor I was sore. I could barely move, the shirt they gave me barely covered me, it was caked in dirt and filth.
Using every last bit of courage, I screamed. Screaming as loudly as I could, and even though it came out choked, a blast of energy exploded from my chest. I watch as Oliver is blasted back across the other side of the river, his body colliding with a tree and bending in an ugly way. There's no way he survived that... Thinking about being over there, I warped through time again. Closing my eyes as if I were blinking, and transporting myself to be right in front of his mangled body. Covering my face, and turning away for a moment, I collected myself. Gasping, I stepped back two steps. He was lying with his back legs still half wrapped around the tree. Both legs were clearly broken. I could hear the wheezing breaths he took in slowly. He was not conscious and he didn't move. Noticing a knife on his side, I reached over and grabbed it, quickly pulling it from its sheath. The lighter wooden handle feels smooth in my hand, and a dragon is cast into it and runs down its blade. Intricate deta
Running again. Why am I always running? My feet splash in a puddle as the rain starts falling harder. The sound of it echoed through the red hazy night. I have been running for three hours and my breath comes out in foggy bursts. The air is thick like this with the rising fog and humidity. Stopping, I listen around me. I have only run into him once. My body reacted and zapped me... Well, I don't know where I am anymore. Walking up a hill, I see a road dead in front of me, a car's lights pass by and the speed of it whips my hair back and out of my face.Climbing, I stumbled forward. Catching myself with my good arm, I half army crawl up. One more step, I can hear the traffic and see the headlights fading in and out. A stick snaps behind me. Looking back, I saw him, I saw his piercing green eyes and menacing smile. My stomach dropped to my ass. Falling to my rear, I put my hand up and sent a tornado of leaves and sticks right at him. He claps his hands and my small tornado disappears. H
"Jax's POV" -The day Katie disappeared- If Katie thought I would leave her, she wasn't thinking correctly. Sitting on a bench, I am still a distance away. As I was walking away, I heard her say she had seen him before in a dream, and now I am definitely not going to leave her side. Keeping a distance, I sat under a tree and watched. My elbows on my knees with my hands clasped together, both feet on the ground ready to jump into action. Watching as my gorgeous mate floods the arrogant asshole who claimed he could help her, I just don't understand why she couldn't see what I saw. I could see the danger he held. As if the universe is out to prove me right, I see him moving closer. Waving his hand as my mate fell through the cracks of the earth, her scream sent chills through my spine. My wolf took control in seconds. Standing up, I shifted and immediately started gaining speed, but the portal that swirled on the ground closed in on itself like a black hole. Since when could he teleport!
COULD BE TRIGGERING(Spoiler-Katie loses the baby, you could skip to Oliver's POV halfway through the chapter if this is a triggering topic for you.)Waking up, my arm is immediately the first thing I notice, then the cramping in my stomach. Going to reach down to my stomach, my one good free hand is chained to a bed post. Wait.. Looking around, I notice the dull pink, princess-style bed post that held my chain and towered up and towards the pillows, pink and dusty. This is my old room. Shimming up on the floor, I get myself standing using the bedpost. More cramps had me half doubling over. Looking around more, I see a photo of me, my father, and my mother sitting on the dusty bedside table. My heart shatters. The image is dull, the frame and glass covered in dust. My stomach cramps again, and I feel moisture come between my legs. I'm losing my baby..."OLIVER!" I yelled out, at least he was nice enough to splint my broken arm. "WHAT DID YOU DO?" I screeched. Another cramp and I could
"Katie's POV"Sitting on my knees, I look at the palace that towers before me. The sun behind it turned the sky orange and pink as it set. The mountains surrounding me towered even taller, touching the clouds. A dewy fog rolled from the bottoms of the mountain, filling the air with the smell of rain and clarity. Tears flowed from my eyes, I forgot how beautiful it was here. The mixture of awe swirled with pain, my heart aching in my chest. A thousand memories stabbed into my chest as I sat there on my knees. Standing, I took hesitant steps forward, my feet dragging. Putting my hand on the rusted iron gate that towered over me, it creaked loudly against the hinges. My feet landed with light thuds as I walked through the abandoned kingdom. Overgrown trees and grass made it eerily strange. This looked like the place I once played and explored, but now it was covered in vines and overgrown with weeds. The once small shops and houses fell in on themselves. Wild animals could be heard scatt
"Katie's POV" Following Oliver, I kissed Jax before going further into the training area. Nerves were coursing through my veins. I may not have told Jax about the dream or that I suspected I knew whom it was. He was going to be in the packhouse dealing with pack business in a first level office, ready to be mind-linked if I needed him. His hesitant goodbye was understandable, but I needed to figure out this one on my own.. I can't risk his life either. Oliver had already made his way to the middle, walking to meet him. I was on guard and ready. I wasn't going to give in easily, and looking at him today, I recognize he is one of my dreams. Those green eyes, so haunting and expressionless, I wonder if he knows something more too. His black hair tied neatly again at the nape of his neck, and his striking green eyes searched my every move. "I've seen you before." I started the conversation, the air growing thicker ever every moment. Jumping right to my questions before he could say anyth
"Katie's POV"Lacing up my shoes, I sigh loudly. Jax is angry because I chose to train with Oliver again. He sits on the edge of the bed, his big shoulders slightly sagging."I just don't understand why you would want to train with him after yesterday, Katie." He said for the third time in this conversation since we've been talking about it all morning."I told you baby, he is right. I need to get control of my powers, it's hard enough to even summon it willingly. His methods are a little rough around the edges, sure. BUT, I am a grown girl. I can handle it." I walk over, gently smootching his cheek. Even though he was angry, I know he understands. He huffs as he digs his phone out his pocket, pulling up a racing game. Walking to the center of the room, I start stretching my muscles. I was a little sore after doing so much yesterday, if anything, it showed me how out of shape I've become. As I stretch the sound of Jax's race goes on behind me. If today was like anything like yesterday
"Katie's POV""That's it!" I stood quickly and raised my hands. A powerful wind pushing dirt in Oliver's direction before cycloning around him. With a sound of a snap it all flew right back out. Poofing into the air, the dirt floated down to the ground like snow. Slowly, Oliver could be seen pacing my direction. Frozen like stone, I watched waiting for another shot to come my direction."I see the princess does have some spice!" He exclaimed loudly, sarcastically clapping his hands as he got closer."You know I am pregnant!" I shouted back, furious that he went so hard."I do," his foot steps paused three feet from me. "All the more reason you need to protect yourself." Raising his hand, he summoned fire. It twirled in his fingers as my panic soared. The moment he twitched to even move, I felt a pulse radiate from my body. Throbbing, it felt as it came from deep inside me. Looking him in his eyes, I let go. Pointing my hands straight, ice crystals form like little daggers and flew tow
"Green-eyes POV" Sitting in Justices room, I am finally in the packhouse. We introduced me to her father and mother, and the Alpha and Luna of this pack. Justice giving me an outstanding resume. Looking around the princess styled room, she had made the guest room altered to her style. Looking around it's littered in different shades of pinks and lavender, so much it makes my stomach turn. Accents of white fluffy carpet, curtains, and pillows scattered here and there. Leaning agaisnt the bottom bed post I look at my phone, sighing, I check the time. 1:22. It was almost time for my little training appoitment, and sweet escape from this witch. Smiling to myself I looked over to her sitting with her back against the pillows and her legs half dangling from the bed. With three more days til the blood moon, plans have been picking up pace. Justice ran into Katie a few days ago, and the spell I cast is working. Justice sits on the bed, her legs crossed at the ankles as she scrolls through he