Ares’ pov “Hello, sir. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve wanted to thank you for saving my life since I heard you were still alive, but I heard you needed time to recover after the ordeal you went through,” I said slowly. “I need no time to recover. I only wished to see you,” he said. “You look just like your mother. It’s wonderful to see again after so many years really.” “It’s all thanks to you.” I said. “If I may ask, what really happened that night, after you left?” when I had asked mum, she had told me, she never saw him return. “Ah, I remember it just like it was yesterday.” he started. “The kingdom stood on the precipice of destruction, its once glorious walls now marred by the scars of war. After leaving you both behind, I went to look for your parents. I held my sword tightly, slaying anything that came my way. The clash of steel against steel, echoed about the walls. I could hear snarling and growling in the distance as the others fought in their true form.`` We all li
Jason’s pov“I love you.” I said to her through the mate bond.I sent her all of my feelings at that moment. First she accepted my daughter, now she’s fully accepted me into her life, and I couldn’t be more grateful. “I love you,” she replied, stretching her hands towards me. “Focus.” She reprimanded me. How can I when she just denied her surname and took mine instead.“I figured you would,” a new voice said from the doorway. We all looked up to find Lyla walking in with a smile. “But either way, you need to continue your parents legacy. You need to get everything in order.”“Lyla, welcome.” I said with a smile. Of course she would know where we are. She must have known we were looking for her, and came here straight. “We have been looking for you.”“Lyla, it’s been a while. You haven’t aged a day since the last time we saw each other,” Josh’s dad said, as he got up. “I’m seeing so many faces I never thought I would see again.” he said with a smile. “How have you been?”“You know each
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
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 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
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
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 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