This was not looking good, he was rubbing everyone the wrong way.Elijah hesitated, sensing the tension. "Perhaps this isn't the best time." Ryker's grip on my hand tightened. "Now's perfect. Speak." Elijah's eyes locked onto mine, his determination was evident. "Your mother's past...it's complicated. Dark forces sought her out, and now they will target you." Blaze's growl intensified, Storm's eyes narrowed, and Rain's jaw clenched."First off your way of communicating is annoying, and you need to learn some manners, We are all her mates and Soon to be Alpha kings here, you are in our home and constantly disregarding everything we say, you seem to only want to speak with Syla, she doesn't even know you. yet you act like she is so important to you. Do you see the problem here?" Storm said very annoyed."I apologize, I meant no disrespect," he said with his head down, I'm not accustomed to dealing with other packs."My mother's secrets," I whispered, curiosity and unease swirling around
As we stood before the stone portal, Elijah's eyes shone with reverence. "This is the Gateway of the Guardians. Here, your true potential will be revealed." Blaze stepped forward, his hand on the portal's symbol. The gateway opened, and a warm, ethereal light enveloped me.Visions of the Past....Visions flooded my mind: my mother's laughter, our pack's triumphs, and the secrets of our bloodline. my heart ached to hold her, her laughter was beautiful music to my ears. Tears flowed down my face. A beautiful elder guardian emerged from the light, her eyes shining. "Syla, daughter of Emma," she said, "your heart holds our pack's future." The elder guardian's words resonated deeply. She smiled at me, then she placed her hand on my swollen belly, They will help to bring this all into the the present. You are all connected, each having your own special gifts to help her and guide her.Unlocking the Gift..."Your empathic gift is key to unlocking our pack's hidden strengths," she continued.
The night's celebration still lingered, our bond strengthened by the elder guardian's blessing. Ashley and Gage, now Nightshade Venom pack's leaders, pledged allegiance beside us. Alpha King Lukarien and Luna Mandy stood together holding hands. Our pack's resolve deepened.Kendra and Josie's hostility lingered. The Shadowborn Pack's sinister presence loomed, seeking to destroy us at all costs. We had found out that it was Kendra's parents, that had hired the rogues to free their daughters. with the help of the Shadowborn Pack.Kendra and Josie's hatred ran deep, fueled by their family's vicious cruelty. Their mother, Victoria, and father, Reginald, orchestrated the rogue attack and spewed lies to the Shadowborn Pack, leaving a trail of bloodshed. Elijah's voice echoed, "That pack's brutality knows no bounds." Blaze growled, "Kendra and Josie, attempted to murder three members of my family, they will face me now." Ryker's grip tightened. "We will no longer depend on the counsil, we w
Overwhelmed with emotion, I gazed at the gifts and loved ones surrounding me. Blaze's thoughtful necklace sparkled, while Ryker's heartfelt journal touched my heart. Storm's jogging stroller and Ryker's shoes hinted at a future filled with family fitness. Rain's hand-carved baby bed and matching jackets warmed my soul. Alpha King Lukarien and Luna Mandy's blessed blankets and changing table brought tears of gratitude. Ashley and Gage's adorable onesies and essentials made me smile. Elijah's baby swings and car seats ensured safety. Dr. Drake's high-tech monitor eased worries. Naki's teddy bears and babysitting offer brought relief. Flame came in all smiles, when she saw all the stuff, in her tiny hands, she held her own gift. My mates had it specially made. It was a small nightlight, with a hologram picture inside, it turned as the women smiled. "It's beautiful I said hugging her, then she said something that made me cry, "It's Grandma-ma Emma!"I could not stop staring at her, she wa
I woke up to Flame's enchanted voice, singing to her brothers. Her tone was as beautiful as Storm's, filling the room with warmth and joy. The babies cooed and giggled, entranced by their sister's lullaby, as they drifted off to sleep. Jasper, Connor, River and Kaden lay snug in their cribs, their eyes fixed on Flame's face, all of them drifted to sleep, as she sang with her heart, overflowing with love. Storm smiled as he lay beside me, his eyes shining with pride."Flame's voice is beautiful," I whispered.Storm nodded. "She's a natural."As Flame finished her song, the room fell silent. Our little family was amazing, we each had our own special ability that made us unique. That's when I noticed Blaze standing in the doorway with tears in his eye's, he had never heard his little girl sing before, her voice touched his heart."Daddy!" she whispered running to him. "I sang them to sleep just like you used to do to me." She smiled so proud of herself. "Daddy, why are you crying?" S
I woke up to find myself in a small rugged cabin in the middle of nowhere, the windows were barred closed and the door was locked from the outside. What the hell was going on, I thought. I checked in on my babies who were in a small bed, they were fast asleep, and so was Flame, had they been drugged too? I was scared. Elijah had fooled us all. I knew that we weren't safe. My phone was gone, and so was my purse. ****An hour after Syla drove off, the Rogues attacked, the battle was brutal, and many had lost their lives. Naki was badly injured.. "Do you think they made it out safe?" Naki asked Rain, who was attending to her wounds. "Elijah called and said not to worry that they had made it to the Celestial Guardian pack safely and that Syla and the babies were sleeping, it was a long drive." Rain felt tension but he thought it was from the battle that was still going on outside the mansion. He worried for his Father, his brothers, and Ryker.."Did you see my brothers, my Father, or Ry
Each day she would enter in the morning and again at night. Sometimes he would come with her but she could only speak to me with thoughts, because of the cameras.'My name is Rose, she thought, You're Syla?' I nodded. Then acted like I had heard my children, in case the cameras picked it up. 'He watches you day and night even when you bathe' she warned me.After she sat my tray down I leaned in to hug her and whispered "Why does he want my blood?"She hugged me back and whispered something that made my heart stop. "Your blood can kill Lycans, he's using it as a weapon." she pulled away.'If your mates come for you he will kill them, he killed mine.' was her last thought as she closed the door behind her. ****By the time Storm finally found Blaze the fire was going well, Storm told him the news that Syla and the babies had made it out safe and was with the Celestial Guardians Pack. Storm read him, he was happy and sad. he too was sensing that something was wrong.Blaze stood up, his
Blaze burst into Storm's room, "She is in trouble!""She just mindlinked with me screaming for me to come help her!"Storm flew to his computer scanning the dealership for Hummers he got the number and called I need another Hummer, Bulletproof now! he yelled into the phone, "We have two on the showcase floor now, Charge my card and have it delivered ASAP!They all quickly packed a bag, even Alpha wanted to go too. The hummer arrived within the hour, and they were on their way.Rain drove while Blaze put in the Address for the Celestial Guardians pack.Storm tried several times to call Elijah but no answer. he tried Syla's phone and it went straight to voice mail, he knew better than to leave a message, just in case someone else had her phone. This was not looking good.****I found the needle while I pretended to drop my spoon. and tucked it under my plate as I paced the room. I managed to tuck it under my mattress and would draw my blood after the lights turned out tonight there wou
As we finally reached the safety of our Mansion, I could feel the tension and anger still radiating from my mates. Blaze, in particular, was struggling to keep his emotions in check. He kept his eyes fixed on Flame, his jaw clenched and his fists curled into tight balls. Ryker, sensing his brother's distress, placed a calming hand on Blaze's shoulder. "We'll get through this, brother," he said, his voice low and soothing. "We'll make sure Flame is always safe." I nodded in agreement, holding Flame close to my chest. "We'll do whatever it takes to protect our pack and our family," I said, my voice firm and resolute. Storm and Rain, who had been quiet until now, stepped forward, their eyes blazing with determination. "We're all gonna need a new security system, they got into our territory too easily," Storm said, his voice deep and gravelly. "We'll fight to the death to protect our pack, but we need to secure our borders." Rain nodded in agreement, her eyes flashing with anger. "We'll s
As the fight raged on, I managed to grab one of the Shadow Fang Pack warriors and pin him to the ground. I glared at him, my eyes blazing with anger. "Why?" I demanded. "Why is the Shadow Fang Pack attacking us?" The warrior sneered at me, but I could see the fear lurking in his eyes. "You have something we want," he spat. "Something that will give us the power to dominate all the other packs." I tightened my grip on his throat. "What is it?" I growled. The warrior hesitated, then spoke in a barely audible whisper. "The Venom. We want the Venom." I exchanged a shocked glance with Ryker. “We've heard that your pack has developed a way to harness the power of the Venom. We want that power for ourselves." “Your men died for nothing, you can’t just take it, It has to be given freely.” I grinned, “..and none of us will ever give it to any of you!”I was stunned. I had no idea that the Shadow Fang Pack knew about our ability to transfer the Venom. And I certainly had no idea that they wan
As the night wore on and the celebration continued, I couldn't help but notice that a few pack members seemed out of place. They were the ones who had not been chosen to be transformed into Venom Lycans, and they seemed to be growing increasingly resentful.One of them, a tall, brooding figure named Rodney, caught my eye. He was standing at the edge of the crowd, his eyes fixed on me with a mixture of anger and resentment.I felt a shiver run down my spine as I realized that Rodney and a few others had been acting strangely over the past few weeks. They had been absent from pack meetings and gatherings, and when they did attend, they seemed distant and preoccupied.Suddenly, it clicked into place. I remembered a conversation I had overheard between Rodney and another pack member, a quiet, reserved woman named Aria. They had been talking about the transformation, and how they had been passed over."I don't understand why we weren't chosen," Aria had said, her voice barely above a whisp
As the night wore on, the music grew louder and the dancing more energetic. My mates and I were having the time of our lives, with our children running around in their costumes, laughing and spinning to the rhythm of the music.Suddenly, Blaze grabbed my hand and pulled me into a dramatic dip, his mask glinting in the light. He was dressed as a fiery phoenix, his costume a dazzling array of orange and red feathers, with wings attached to his arms that shimmered and shined under the lights.Storm and Rain joined in, twirling me around in a dizzying circle of color and music. Storm was dressed as a majestic storm god, his costume a powerful combination of dark blues and grays, with lightning bolts embroidered on his hooded cloak and a crown of thunderbolts on his head. Rain, on the other hand, was dressed as a mysterious and elusive rain spirit, his costume a shimmering array of blues and greens, with water droplets embroidered on his sleeves and a crown of mist on his head.Ryker watch
As our council added two more members to represent the new pack in our territory, we all sat in our monthly meeting. The new members introduced themselves with a brief story of who they were. We all sat listening to Alpha King Blaze, he stood first, with the monthly plans and agenda of what we expected from the community. They all took notes, Alpha King Storm stood next with building plans, including a new gym for the school, as well as a track for the running team. Next was Alpha King Rain, his needs were more medical, with adding an emergency care center to the clinic that would be open 24/7.Alpha Ryker stood requesting that some new shops be built for those who had their own business working out of their homes. Our little community was growing, so I suggested that we just build a mall, which would house all the shops including a much-needed beauty shop. Where we could get our hair and nails done. The meeting ended with well-formed plans for the month.As the meeting came to a clos
The next night, We all gathered again by a bonfire, as Ryker told the story of how they became a rogue pack. Ryker's eyes gleamed with a mix of sadness and pride as he began to tell his story by a crackling fire underneath a star-filled night sky. "I was born into a life of privilege," he started, his voice low and husky. "My father was an Alpha King, ruler of a powerful pack. But with power comes corruption, and my father's pack was no exception."Ryker's expression turned bitter. "I saw the way our people were treated, like nothing more than pawns to be used and discarded. I saw the injustice, the cruelty, and the oppression. And I knew I had to get out." I saw him take a deep breath, “My own mother was killed for not fixing his dinner, the way he liked it, the steaming hot food was thrown in her face, scalding her severely, and then she was thrown into a dungeon where she burns festered and she died, I never got to see her again, after his guards dragged her away. I was too young
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow over the gathering, Alpha, Blaze, Storm, Rain, Samuel, and I stood before our pack, our hearts swelling with pride and purpose. Ryker, Naki, Mom, and Rose, who had already proven themselves worthy, stepped forward, their eyes shining with excitement and anticipation. Ryker's pack watched with awe, as their Alpha became a Full blooded Lycan, before their eyes, the most powerful, of all the shifters. They knew that they too would soon join him, he was more than their Alpha he was loved like a father figure to them all.We raised our hands, and as we did, a powerful surge of energy flowed through us, a gift from the Moon Goddess. The air around us seemed to vibrate with an otherworldly power, and I could feel the weight of our pack's history and destiny settling upon me like a Royal Robe This power surged through us and a pulsating blue tribal mark started to appear on all of our necks, We were now the chosen ones. The ones
We nodded solemnly, understanding the weight of the responsibility that came with this gift. Xandros continued, "The Moon Goddess will impart her power upon you, but you must first prove yourselves worthy. You must undergo a trial, one that will test your strength, courage, and wisdom."We exchanged nervous glances, unsure of what to expect. But we were determined to succeed, to prove ourselves worthy of the Moon Goddess's precious gift.Xandros gestured to a path behind it, a path that wound deep into the heart of the forest. "The trial awaits you," it said. "You must journey to the Heart Tree, where the Moon Goddess's power resides. But be warned, the journey is treacherous, and you will face many challenges along the way."We steeled ourselves, ready to face whatever lay ahead. With a deep breath, we set off on our journey, following the winding path as it led us deeper into the forest. Ryker held my hand, “I got you, love!” he smiled. “We all do!” Blaze, Storm, and Rain said in un
The next morning, I woke up feeling refreshed and renewed. I stretched, yawned, and got out of bed, ready to start the day. My mates were already up, making breakfast in the kitchen."Good morning," my mates all said, smiling at me. "Sleep well?"I nodded, smiling back at him. "Yeah, I did. That was a great night."Blaze handed me a cup of coffee, and I took a sip, moaning as I felt the caffeine kick in. "What's the plan for today?" Storm asked, looking at me.I thought for a moment. "I was thinking we could check in on the Mystic Mountain Sister pack. See how they're doing. I missed Naki," even though I saw her last night we didn’t get a chance to talk.My mates nodded in agreement, and we quickly made plans for the day. As we finished breakfast and headed out, I felt a sense of excitement and purpose. We had a lot to do. As we walked, I couldn't help but think about Akira's stories from the night before. Our pack's history was complex and fascinating, and I was grateful to have such