Jason's PovThe bracelet came off, but the minute I placed it on the counter a voice rang out.“How does this work, Eva?” a deep voice rang out from the bracelet.“I thought mine was different from Josh's,” Ares whispered. She must have known what was happening.“I'm not sure. He said we should both drop our blood and then speak and it will do the rest” a feminine voice rang out. It must belong to her mother. The late queen.“Okay. Let me start. Dear Arabella” the man started when the woman interrupted “We agreed on Ares, zal.” Queen Eva protested“No, you wanted Ares. I like Arabella. Besides we are carving your choice on the bracelet, love” the king said.“It's okay. Let's do this fast. We don't know how long the message can last for” the queen said. I hear sniffs and look up to find Ares with watered eyes.I didn't say anything and just stroked her hand that was still in mine. I knew what she was feeling. She was both happy and sad to be hearing her parents' voice for the first tim
Jason's Pov“Why am I just hearing this?” Luke asked “I didn't think he was that close by” I sigh and rubbed my face and every one fell silent.“If we are ready, it won't be a surprise attack” Josh said interrupting the silence “Carlton will have to up the training. I'll help” he finished“Okay, I'll send a word to Carlton. You both will work together and come up with something” I said to Josh “you are with me Luke. I'll fill you in” Luke nods in reply“Until I tell the pack myself, I don't want any rumours going around” I warn everyone present, including Hayley. She could blab her mouth to the wrong person. Maybe a guard, who'd tell another, then it would spread like wildfire. Causing panic.We left Josh's place and returned back to my office. We had to come up with something fast. “What's up man?” “Where do I start?” I asked “the beginning would be nice” Luke saidI nodded “Well, my mate, your Luna is the last of the royal bloodline.” “she's royalty?!” he asked “yes and now her firs
Ares PovAfter the announcement at the hall, Madison and Isabelle made it their mission to badger me for details. I told them I wanted to hang out with Adriana since Jason was busy looking for a solution to our problem, but that did not deter them. Not even a little. They questioned me in front of Addy.By the time night came, I was spent. All I looked forward to was just cuddling with Jason to sleep. Which we did, then we had an early morning sex and a ‘be careful’ sex, as he prepared to leave for Killian's pack.“Is there anyone that can perform the ritual for us?” I asked “Lyla and Wyatt are the oldest in the pack, but only Lyla is fit enough to perform it” he said as he put on his shirt, I got up and helped him with it.“Can she do it for us?” “I'll ask her when I get back” he said “but we'll only do it if you are absolutely sure you want to” “I am” I said. “Okay” he nodded.“I don't want you to shift in front of everyone today. You can select a few that you think you can trust”
Jason's PovThe terrain changed the closer we got to the jade wolf pack. Killian's pack. This would be my second time visiting here. I came once with my dad when I was twelve. Now, it just looked unfamiliar to me.We arrived at the border of Killian's territory and we met vigilant guards. They looked like Carlton's size, but moved with such quietness that rivalled ninjas. They escorted us through the dense forest to the heart of the pack. The atmosphere crackled with tension, an aura of suspicion and rivalry hanging in the air.Killian is a stern and shrewd Alpha. One that people hardly see, but his reputation for how he treated trespassers and rogues had spread far and wide. He awaited our arrival. I had to leave the two guards I came with outside and walked in only with Josh.As we stepped into his office, his piercing gaze bore into me, a calculated display of authority and scrutiny. "Jason," Killian greeted, his tone cool and guarded.“Killian," I responded with measured respect,
Maverick's PovIt's been three months since I rejected and had Ares thrown out, Two months since I forced my Dad into retirement and a month and half since I started searching for her.I have no idea if what the girl said was right, but since my Dad started acting strangely after that day, I suspect she was. She claimed to be a seer, yet she couldn't tell me where I would find her. Giving me vague clues and cryptic messages. I would have killed her if she wasn't necessary.“We've been at this for weeks now, Maverick. It's time we call it off” James said to me. He was against sending her away in the first place. “No one's calling anything off until I say so.” I said through clenched teeth.I needed to go talk to that seer again. If she wasn't going to. say anything meaningful, then perhaps her usefulness is overrated. Or maybe she needed a little motivation, something to get her moving.“Get up!” I shouted at her. Halting her meditation. No one will zen if I don't get what I want. “Tem
Ares PovWe all gathered in Jason's office to discuss yesterday's meeting with the Jade wolf pack. By we I meant Jason, Luke, Josh, Carlton and I.“How was it?” Luke asked, “it was okay. It went better than I expected” Jason answered. “Don't sugarcoat it Alpha. He was a total nut job. Everything you both worked on was tweaked in one way or another to suit his taste” Josh said“No blood was spilled, right?” I asked them both. “None of ours. Though I can't say the same to whoever was screaming at their dungeons.” Josh answered “We now have an ally. His main request is that we keep him in the loop of things.” Jason said, “Carlton, is two weeks enough to train the volunteers?” “It's not enough, but I can try,” Carlton said. “That's good enough for me. There's this thing I noticed at Killian's pack.” Jason saidWe all looked at him, waiting to hear what it was “Josh, do you remember how they walked stealthily?” He turned to Josh “yeah. It was almost as if they were walking on air. We coul
She brought along a cauldron and lit the logs underneath it that they had set up earlier.“The water, Luke” she said to Luke who passed her the fetcher he stored the water in. She put it in the cauldron and we all waited until it started boiling.“The sand to represent the earth” she stretched her hands to Jason. I haven't asked him where he went to pick it up from.“You did well Jason,” Lyla said after receiving the sand. I turned to him in question “it's from my parents grave. Since they couldn't be here. I wanted them to be a part of this” he explainedI smiled at him. I understood him, but I couldn't understand how she could tell. If the Powers hadn't supported Alpha Matt's decision to kick me out of the pack, I would have loved to have them here too. I know they didn't have a choice, but it doesn't make it hurt any less.The wind picked up, fueling the fire and blowing the rising steam from the cauldron to our faces, completing the final ingredient. It was a perfectly timed coinc
Jason's PovIt's been three days since the ritual and two days since Ares healed Adriana, who was now more clingy than ever to her. Even going as far as throwing tantrums to sleep on the same bed with Ares. I let it happen, but not anymore. I can't take the couch again.“How is it going?” I asked Carlton as I inspected the training. “Well, more than a few have dropped out. Now, it's just these twelve, but expect more to drop”I sighed. I guess I expected that, but hearing it still dampens the mood. “Increase the training hours so those that want to leave will leave now and we can cater for who's left.” “We're already doing five hours a day if I increase it for another two or three, they might all break”“It’s a necessary evil. Do it.” “okay”“Alpha, Alpha Cain's here. He's at the border right now” Luke informs me through the pack link.“Who is he with?” I ask him “just him and a guard”Either he's been too cautious or something's going on. He delayed the meeting all this while only f
Cole’s pov It’s been 10 years since I rejected my mate, 9 years since I left the pack to reside with the humans and in two minutes, I’m about to meet a man that will change everything. Jason had given me all the rights to make decisions with the business. Leaving me as the acting CEO. While he remained as the largest shareholder. I had asked the HR to find me an assistant. A competent one. She’s been holding interviews for the past week. Each one she deemed good enough wasn’t for me. I told her if she couldn’t find one before Monday, she would be my assistant. Then she found one. Evans Bernard. I was knee deep in documents, when a knock broke off my attention. Everyone knew not to disturb me while I’m working unless it was absolutely important. “Come in,” I said. The moment the door opens, I’m hit with the most wonderful scent that takes me by surprise. I looked up startled to find the HR, Mrs. Kent and a man, not older than twenty-five or twenty-six beside her. “Mate,” my wolf s
Ares’s povThe next months were a blur. My belly got bigger. Adriana turned five. We got even closer. She’s so excited for the baby. She even promised to give all of her toys to the baby. Bless her pure soul.Lyla told me she’s informed my parents of my pregnancy and they sent their wishes. She, Felix and the elders have been guiding Jason through the whole ruling thing. He started holding meetings with other Alphas once every two months.They knew I was pregnant now. No big shirt could hide it. They all gave their blessings, but one can never be too careful. I was spending my afternoon with Adriana, when my water broke. “Jason, get home now!” I said to the mate link. I rubbed my stomach and tried to breath through the contraptions.“What’s wrong?” he asked worriedly.“The baby!” I said, taking deep breaths. “He’s coming! Get here fast, please.”He got to the house in record time. I could see the sweat dripping off his head, as he went on to take the things he needed. Adriana helped
Ares’ pov All Alphas and Luna's present erupted into cheers, and applause as we were crowned. The pack members cheered the loudest. “Long live Queen Ares and King Jason!” the crowd repeated. Even if they weren’t happy or were uncertain about what the future held for them with Jason and I ruling, they still had to cheer. We sat on the throne for a while before making our way to speak to some familiar faces. “Your majesty, may I have this dance?” a voice sounded beside me, interrupting my discussion with James. James offered me a small smile and excused himself, leaving to go find Isabelle, who was probably in the pack house with Madison and the twins. I turned to see Alpha Killian. An Alpha of a neighbouring pack and somewhat ally. He had this mischievous look in his eyes as he stretched his hands towards me. I accepted it with a smile. I had an image to maintain now. I caught Jason’s eye as Alpha Killian and I made our way to the centre of the room. He led me into a graceful wal
Jason’s povThe mate ceremony yesterday was so beautiful. Watching Ares walk down the aisle to me was the most beautiful sight ever. She shined. Everything about her was glowing. She wants us to hold the ball along with our coronation at the same time before her belly starts to show.After spending half the day with me, she sent me off to go and start working on the invites. She offered to help, but I’d rather not stress her out. Plus I knew more Alphas than she does. It would be easier for me to get the word out.I had Luke help out on sending the invites to other Alphas and Lunas. They were allowed to come with their betas if they wanted, but no more than two extra guests. We sent the invite to over twenty alphas and their lunas. Including Alpha Killian and Cain, who had been of great help to us these past few months. The invitation was for them to attend the grand ball and our coronation too, in the next two weeks. The event would also serve as a way of announcing Ares as the late
Ares’ pov“Wait, what?” I must have misheard him. There’s no way he said I’m pregnant. His face falls at my question.“You don’t want it?” he asked. I could see the hurt on his face. I didn’t mean to cause that. Oh my god, I’m really pregnant!“I’m pregnant!” I said this time with a smile. “We are having a baby.” he nodded, but was still reluctant to smile. My earlier reaction must still be rubbing him the wrong way.“Do you want this baby with me?” he asked again. I could tell from the mate bond that he was a little hesitant to hear my answer. “I know you said you wanted to wait for a year or two first.”“Of course I want this baby with you,” I said, smiling. “I just can’t believe I’m really pregnant. I was trying so hard. I didn’t want to put my hopes up. I saw your reaction, and even felt your emotions when we did the test last time.” I explained to him.“We are having a baby,” he said this time with a smile. I moved closer to him and he pulled me into his chest. “We are having a b
Jason’s povThe next few months were a blur. I gave permission to have other packs in ours. Other packs had volunteered to help. The news had gone round. If they were skeptical about having us rule, they did a good job of hiding it.Felix came back the same time those elders did. He told us we could open the things he brought back after the coronation. He was purposefully leaving us in suspense. Every two weeks, Ares and I were required to take classes with the elders concerning the throne. In less than a month, we would be done with building the castle. The first good news we received was that Madison, my mates best friend, was in labour. Isabelle and Cole came down to the pack so they could be witnesses to the birth. Luke was on tenterhooks about it.He nearly brought down the pack hospital with his pacing and yelling. After an hour of hearing Madison yelling from behind the door, she finally gave birth to twins. A boy and a girl just like her and Cole. We all assumed it would be
Jason’s PovAs the others worked on the castle, I worked alone on the house. I had to tear down some worn out parts and replace them. Cole helped a lot by helping me send the things I ordered down to the pack.It took a lot of time, but I was finally happy with the result. All that was left now was to show it to her. I had already moved our things and Adriana’s to the house before I went to the office to get her. I walked in to find her bent over seriously looking over documents. She had taken it upon herself to take care of the pack work while we worked on the castle. Killian had been kind enough to send some people over, but knowing him, It’s definitely not from the kindness of his heart. He would want something in return. Maybe not now, but I know he will.When he saw Felix though, I saw him smile for the time. A real genuine smile. They chatted and caught up like old friends. He looked more human that day. Cain helped too, and so did James, who got closer to me as we worked toget
Ares’s povI search his face for signs that he was joking, but I see none. I smiled, moved closer to him and cupped his face in my hands. “It’s fine, Jason,” I said. “I don’t think I’ll be changing my mind.” I smiled at him and he leaned in to kiss my lips. We went to bed that night with clear hearts and minds. Tomorrow, we begin building against our future in a year's time. The next morning, after Jason made breakfast for Adriana and I, I barely saw him for the rest of the day. The pack was so busy with people going back and forth with tools and whatnot. I still went into his office to continue the pack work. Josh came around during the day to help out. We sorted out documents together, and I signed documents that needed my approval on things. I have no idea how Jason has been doing it and juggling his company with Cole, but I’m just about ready to call it quits on the whole paperwork.Things went on like that for the next two months. I started getting used to him less and less. W
Jason’s pov“I plan to meet with Luke later and explain things to him,” I said to Ares as I got ready to go to my home office. I looked over to watch her as I finished getting ready. She looked absolutely perfect.“That’s fine with me,” she replied, kissing my cheek. “I trust all of your decisions.” I smiled and gave her a deep kiss before leaving the room. I called Luke as I headed to the office.I’ve explained to Luke what our plan is, so today Ares and I plan to announce it to the pack. We plan to tell them the whole truth. After hanging out with our daughter, we gathered the entire pack in the hall.We waited until everyone was present, including the elders, which I had stayed at the back with, Felix, Hayley, and the guards on duty. Lyla said it would be safe. We waited until everyone was settled in before I started addressing them.“Good evening everyone,” I said to the crowd. “Your Luna and I have a lot to tell you this evening. Those of you that went to fight with us against M