Soma’s POVGetting out of the shower, I didn’t want to wear the gown but with the way he handled things earlier, my clothes were ruined. Slipping the gown over my body, it fits perfectly. Walking into the bedroom Nick was standing by the window.“You fit the part,” he said looking at me. “You look awesome in that dress.”I rolled my eyes, I didn’t care. It was only going to be for a little while and then I was going to run. I just hoped Nick wasn't stupid and tried to stop me because I wasn't entirely sure what I would do to him if he tried.“So King Gideon has asked me to bring you to the dining hall, there has been some change in plans and he wants you with him,” he said looking a little worried about how I would react.“Fine,” I said rolling my eyes. “I am not going to do what he wants, but I’ll eat and that is it,” I said crossing my arms. I didn’t want to see the King’s face but I knew I wasn't going to have a choice and it was only a matter of time before he comes and sits with
ampire Kings POVPacing around my lair, I was impatient. I wanted the girl to be brought to me and I wanted it done now. Sending Nikolai and Wayne I was hoping this would make things go a lot faster for Marks. He had fallen off years ago, and I don’t know why I would allow him to live. He has been nothing but a pathetic annoying vampire. Always getting people to notice him, we didn’t want the humans to know we were around, but here he was doing his thing.I was getting pissed, I should have just gone myself, it would have been a lot faster. She would be here with me now, and I would be able to shut down the Lycans and their laws. I needed a new world order and the Lycans were the ones that were causing most of our trouble.“King Lycan’s have moved into our terrorism.” one of my security details said walking into my office.“Wait!” I growled. “Good capture them, and torture them and then feast on them,” I ordered.I didn’t care what the Lycans thought of us, they wanted to come into my
Nathaniel’s POVWanting to get a glimpse of my daughter, I knew she was around. I wasn't sure how I was going to get in touch with her to talk to her. When Gideon told me she was here, my heart hurt. I knew I had failed her, her mother and I thought putting her in the human world would do good for her, but now that I look back on our choice we were dumb for doing it.“So King Gideon wants me to show you where you stay,” Nick said coming up to me.I knew the kid from when he was little, he was a good kid. He was smart and he wanted to honor the crown, I wasn't entirely sure why he was here with King Gideon, but I didn’t have the patience to ask nor did I care.“So what's your story?” I asked as we walked. “What happened after I was exiled from here?”“Lots of things,” he said looking at me. “But everyone went into hiding when Gideon took over, he caused a lot of problems and a lot of people to die.”“So he has done more damage than anything?” I asked.“Yes, but there is nothing we can
Nathaniel’s POVOpening my eyes, I was on the floor and my mouth throbbed, my body hurt. Picking myself up off the floor, I crawled over to the sink to rinse out my mouth, I was bleeding still so I’d have to burn the wound.As soon as the hot iron hit my severed tongue, I cried out in pain. My Lycan took over, shifting and crashing through one of the doors. I let him take over, it was one way I would be able to heal, sadly I’ll never be able to speak but I’ll figure out another way.“I need a doctor.” I mind linked King Gideon.“Oh I know, there is one coming. I had one of my men stand outside your room to let me know when you woke up.” he mused. “Get some rest, I’d suggest you not do anything to piss me off again I don’t know if I’ll control myself this time.” he cut off the link.A knock at the door, and then two doctors came in.“So you made him mad?” the doctor asked as he flashed a light into my mouth.He knew the answer, I think he was just being an ass when asking me that. I ro
Soma’s POVAfter I was done eating, I decided to take a walk. I wanted to see how much room King Gideon was going to give me. He was right me being stuck in a room is too much for me right now. I don’t know how I am going to survive this, but I know I have to. Now that I know Oliver is alive, I know he was looking for me, and it wouldn't only be a matter of time.“Going somewhere Princess?” a man stopped me as soon as I opened the door.“Yeah, you’re Derek right?” I asked trying to be nice.“Yes.” he mused. “Where do you want to go?”“I just want to walk around the castle, the room is stuffy,” I complained. I wasn't sure if he was going to buy the lie.“Fine, but only for a little while, I don’t want the King after me because I let you expire yourself too much,” he said rolling his eyes. “Any funny business I will make you suffer,” he warned.We walked around in silence until we turned down one of the hallways, I wasn't sure where we were going but I was hoping back to my room. When w
Soma’s POVWalking into that office with vampires, I was a little worried about what was going to happen. I didn’t want to be scared, but something was going on here, and I didn’t want to be any part of it.King Gideon pulled out the chair and kind of pushed me down in it. I didn’t want to be touched at least right now with him being horny and all. I closed my eyes and tried to tune out what they were talking about, it didn’t matter to me. I didn’t want to be a part of their war or their world.“So if I want the Princess?” the Vampire King asked.“Oh no she isn't on the table, she is to be married to me soon,” he said clearing his throat. “She will rule here as the Queen.”“But there is something about her not quite fitting for your setting, and something about how she detests you tells me she doesn’t want to be here. So why don’t we leave it up to the girl?” he said looking at me.“I am not allowing her to leave.” King Gideon growled. “We just got her back, she isn't going anywhere!”
Nick’s POVleaving Soma behind again was risky. I knew King Gideon was going to keep her close to him and make her do things at some point. But I needed to head to New York to find Oliver. I know I still didn’t trust him, but who wouldn't with the way he was when everything happened.Getting off the plane, I hailed a taxi and headed to Soma’s apartment. I still had a key, and I wanted to freshen up before the meeting with Oliver, I was worried he would kill me because he thought I was part of everything, but I am here to give him information so he can get to Soma before King Gideon makes her a slave.After I got out of the shower, I headed over to the coffee shop. I didn’t know if he would be around, or his brother either way I needed to speak to them.I walked into the coffee shop, the man at the register greeted me and wanted to take my order but I waved him off.“I am looking for Oliver or his brother?” I asked clearing my throat. “This is important if they are not here, I need to
Detective Marks POVWatching the coffee shop was boring, ever since they took Soma back to London I haven't had any fun. I was bored and wanted to go back to London myself, but I knew the Vampire King was planning things and he told me to stay here and keep tabs on the werewolves and Nick. Seeing Nick walk into the coffee shop, he was going to try and do something. I didn’t need him giving Oliver any information I needed to stop it. But going into the coffee shop was a bad idea, I didn’t know how many werewolves were there, and I didn’t want to take a chance of getting myself killed because the werewolves lost their Luna.I stayed in my car, I was able to see Nick talking to someone, but I don’t think it was the Stone brothers because Nick was told to sit down and wait. So Oliver wasn't at the coffee shop, either he was planning something stupid or sulking because he didn’t get to have his mate after all. It was awesome that he lost the only thing he would care about.My phone rang an
Soma’s POVFollowing Oliver to his office, I was a little nervous to speak to my father. Since I hadn’t heard his voice, it was going to be weird, but I knew we needed to speak. I was excited to invite him over to New York so he could see me become Luna. I wasn’t sure if he would have some kind of expectation about me being a Princess and if I would become Queen in the future. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to be but if it came down to it I would.“Hey, Nathaniel,” Oliver said into the phone. “I apologize for not calling sooner, with everything happening quickly I kind of lost track of time.” He said looking at her. “Soma would like to talk to you, she wants to tell you something important.” He said before handing the phone to me.“Hey, dad.”“It’s good to hear your voice, how are you feeling?” he asked.“I am better still a little weak, and I haven’t heard my wolf so I don’t know why she has still locked away,” I said with a sad tone.“Well, she will come when the time is right.” He as
Oliver’s POVWatching Soma take her store apart was painful for me too, I could see that she didn’t want to do this but she was forcing herself to do it. I wanted to stop her and tell her we should come back another day when she was ready, but I knew she was stubborn and wouldn’t let me pull her away from something she was already doing. The only thing I could do is support her and do what she needed me to do.Her spirits picked up when I told her I wanted to sell her tea at my shop. I knew it would give her something to do when she wanted to come back to the human world. I was glad Micah made friends with the owner because he did give us a break because of what happened to Soma. I knew things would be better for Soma once this was done.“I am going to start taking boxes over, I’ve called Micah to come and stay here and help with the rest of the stuff,” I spoke.“Okay, this is almost it.” She said putting the rest of the shelve she was working on in a box. “Can you see if there are an
Soma’s POVWatching Oliver freak out until I was done with my coffee and cookies was entertaining but now, I was faced with my store and my decision. I sighed getting Oliver’s attention, I knew he was going to ask me the same questions he did last night and I just had to be firm with my answers. As much as I didn’t want to give up my dream, it was the only way I knew how to let go of my past and the hurt that I faced.My adopted parents abandoned me because of this store, and that hurt almost as much as what Detective Marks had done to me. I knew they were different pains but they still hurt no matter what.“I think I am ready to go over there,” I said looking across the street.“Alright.” He said getting up. “Micah we’re going across the street, if you need something mind link me.”“Yeah, yeah.” He said waving his hand at us. He was still grossed out by the gum thing and probably annoyed because he was picking it by hand and it was fun watching his face. But we needed to get things d
Soma’s POVOpening my eyes to Oliver coming back into the room, I yawned and stretched and smiled when he sat down.“Where did you go?” I asked.“I had to talk to Micah about our plans for today.” He smiled. “You should go back to sleep; you’ve only been sleeping for a few hours.”“I know, but I want to get this over and done with and then we could come back here and I could relax a little by the lake.”“Sun bathing is always nice, just don’t do it naked.” He warned playfully.“I don’t do that!” I snapped at him; I knew he would love to watch me lay out naked but I was still shy about my body.Going to the tea store was going to be depressing, my whole dream was out the window and there wasn’t anything I could do about it. I didn’t want to shut down, but I knew it was for the best. I didn’t want Oliver stressing about me being over here alone, and honestly, I didn’t know if I could handle all the stress that came with running the store again. I knew Nick would want to come and help if
Oliver’s POVFinding out Soma woke up, part of me didn’t want to believe it because when I left her a little while ago, she didn’t seem like she wanted to wake up. I ran as fast as I could up the stairs, she was standing there with the two warriors I assigned to guard my door. My heart went into my throat, was I seeing a ghost? Was she really there? Am I going crazy? All those questions went through my head, but as soon as I touched her everything made sense, and she was awake! Remembering when she first woke up was a fresh reminder that the Moon Goddess was good and she was looking out for us, she loved me and I shouldn’t have doubted it.Watching her eat was funny, it’s like she forgot how to eat or she was overly hungry and wanting to eat as much as she could before someone took her plate away. I knew she was battling the demons inside her and there was nothing I couldn’t do about it. I was a little sad that she wanted to close her store, but I knew it was for the best. She needed
Soma’s POVI walked around the house and the yard, and I explored the shop. Oliver watched me curiously, I think he was hoping I would say something but I didn’t know what to say. He has done so much for me, I don’t even know where to begin.Finally turning to face him. “I think I want to close the tea shop, I don’t think it’s for me anymore.” I frowned. “I mean I loved my dream, but I feel like we have something bigger planned for us, and I am ready to take that step.”“Are you sure that is something you want to do?” he asked coming closer to me. “We can keep the store open, I can even send some help for you so you are not alone.”“No,” I said shaking my head. “If I don’t close the store I will regret it, and I want to be closer to home I know you want me here too.”“Well yeah of course I do, but I don’t want you to feel like you are a prisoner here because you don’t feel like you’ll be safe. We’re always going to make sure no one can hurt you, and this time I am not going to be hesi
Soma’s POVOliver and I chatted until dinner was done. I wasn't sure if I had to move, and I didn’t. Oliver made everyone move things around to be around me. I loved how he wanted me to be in charge of things, but I wasn't ready to be that person.“Did Nick ever go back to London?”“Present!” Nick exclaimed. “I heard that you finally woke up sleeping beauty,” he said kissing me on my head. “You have missed a lot maybe after dinner Oliver will allow me some time with you so we can catch up.”“Maybe not.” Oliver snapped. “She needs her rest, and so do I, she is coming with me after dinner. Tomorrow the two of you can talk and have your fun if she is strong enough,” he said looking at me. “As long as you’re okay with that.”“Of course I am.” I smiled.“So tomorrow.” Nick smiled. I knew he was hiding something, I hope it was something good. I didn’t want any bad news. Since I woke up today I have felt this calming feeling. It might be because the Moon Goddess said she would be around to e
Soma’s POVOpening my eyes, the Moon Goddess was right. I was able to see, and I wasn’t in the castle anymore. I felt better knowing Oliver managed to bring me to his packhouse. I didn’t know this room as I’d never seen it before but it smelled like Oliver did when I was around him. I wanted to go and find him, but the Moon Goddess told me to take it slow since I was in a coma for a while. My body did feel weak, but I knew that was just a small thing compared to what I would be feeling when I saw his eyes for the first time. I couldn’t wait to kiss him and feel his warmth all around me.I moved my legs to the side of the bed and slowly stood up, I felt sick to my stomach but I didn’t want to sit back down. I knew I needed to move around so I could get my energy back. I wasn't sure where Oliver would be, I hoped he would be close enough that someone would let him know I was awake. I hoped he wasn't overly stressed about me being unconscious, but I knew he loved me. I shouldn’t have dou
Soma’s POV“What are you thinking about Soma?” Seff asked, I found feel her wet nose on my leg.“I don’t know,” I admitted. I didn’t know what to think or what to feel. Why were we stuck in this place? Was it because they had to force Seff back because of how crazy she was, or was it because I needed the protection and this was the only way anyone knew how. “I am trying to figure out a way to get out of here. I felt that power again, it was for a while and then it got cold. I think it might be Oliver.”“It might be, I mean he is worried about you. I kind of could feel his wolf it’s very faint but I can feel something.” She said to sound more positive. “I don’t think we’re going to be here much longer, I feel the light coming for us. Maybe it’s the Moon Goddess coming to see us before she allows us to leave.”“She comes and sees people?” I asked.“Yeah, of course, especially those that are lost and scared. You see she wanted me to come to you when you were a baby because she knew the k