King Gideon’s POVAfter my encounter with Soma, I decided to sit back down with Nathaniel. Yeah, he couldn’t communicate with his voice, but the mind-link was there and I knew he was going to give me an ear full about his daughter. Honestly, he was lucky I didn’t kill him, I needed his assistance when it comes to his daughter. I needed to know the spell his dead wife cast so we could break it and bring her Lycan out. We had a war coming, and it was going to be tough.“You get out of line again Nathaniel I will show your daughter just how much I don’t care about having you around,” I growled. “Sit down and let’s finish this plan.”“Fine,” Nathaniel said. “But you touch my daughter again, I will force my Lycan to drop the code and kill you.”“You can try and kill me but there is nothing your Lycan will do other than cower to me like you and him have all these years.” I mused. “But I am welcoming you to challenge me, we can even do it for the crown. Without training, I could probably kil
Soma’s POVI was getting annoyed being with King Gideon his constant advances were pissing me off. I knew he wanted me to be his mate, but I wasn't and I wasn't going to give in to him, no matter how much he whines and complains that my place is next to him. I was going to get out of this castle one way or another.Since the vampires haven't moved in, it was probably something King Gideon used to scare the people of the kingdom, mostly as a form of control. Pacing around my room I knew taking a chance going through the window was probably not a good idea, but running out the front door is even worse. I knew getting away from King Gideon was going to be impossible, but I needed to try.He was getting restless and I knew he was going to force himself on me and mark me, I still wasn't sure what that meant, and if Oliver would still be my mate. I wasn't taking that chance and there was no way in hell he was going to stick his dick anywhere near me either.I was glad he was leaving, I coul
Oliver’s POVGetting together with some of the Alphas that have been here for the beginning, we needed to gather on my pack lands and had to make plans. We needed to move fast, word got around to the Council about the vampires moving in on the Lycans, and everyone was notified. I was hoping things would be good and Soma would be saved before King Gideon forced her into his kingdom. I knew we had to get rid of him, but killing a Lycan King would be cause for war and I knew we were outnumbered when it came to the Lycans. We stayed away from them and they stayed away from us, we hadn’t had a war in centuries and I wasn't going to be known as the Alpha that ended us.I still wanted to find out why the Council wouldn't let Soma make her own choices, I had a feeling King Gideon had something to do with it, I was going to torture him for his boldness, I knew enough about the man that he was bad, and he needed to be put down. I wasn't sure who Nathaniel was, I was a little nervous to meet him
Oliver’s POVWalking down the stairs, I could feel the shift in the air. Something was off, I wasn't sure if it was because I was calm, but I didn’t like it.“Alpha Oliver Stone at least we meet again.” a dark voice growled.I turned to face the voice, it was none other than Alpha Drake, I hated him. He was the reason I never wanted a mate, everyone I thought was my mate would mark and destroy any connection to her, and I still wanted to see him dead. I wanted to be the one to wrap my claws around his neck and tear his head off.“You!” I growled my claws were coming out, and Micah put his hand on my shoulder as a distraction but it wasn't working the way he wanted. “I told you if you stepped on my pack lands again I would kill you.” I snapped.He laughed, “And I told you, when you want to challenge for pack lands I would be open, but it would be to the death.” he smirked. “I didn’t come to start anything, when your brother Micah sent word about the Lycans being in our world and taking
Oliver’s POVWalking down the hallway to the meeting room, I have expected there not to be anyone in there because of my yelling but was surprised that there were about ten Alpha’s sitting around talking among themselves.Micah cleared his throat, and we walked to the head of the table, everyone stopped talking and waited for me to speak. I wasn't even sure how to start this, but I didn’t have a choice now.“Thank you for coming.” I began. “I know a lot of questions about why I’ve called you, please allow me to explain what is going on and what we need to do to ensure we don’t end up going to war with every supernatural being,” I said looking around, everyone seemed calm and happy to be there which was good.“We mostly know why we are here, but why should we help? We’re putting our packs on the line to go against the Council,” one spoke up.“Well, Alpha Zane I know you think you are not doing your part in containing a threat that is happening,” I spoke. “But the Lycan King has kidnapp
King Gideon’s POVWalking back to my office I knew leaving her in the care of Roman was the best idea as he is loyal to me and what I want. I just hoped she didn’t escape with him being in charge. I told him all about my plans to mark her when I get back and he seemed to think that was a good idea. I grabbed the things I needed to take with me to the Council, I needed them to ensure the werewolves were going to try and get her back. I was afraid they would change their mind if they spoke with her, that is why I was leaving her behind.“Before I leave I want to see you.” I mind-link Nathaniel, he was the one I was worried about. I didn’t want him to try and do anything, I knew he would but I hoped he wouldn't. I would hate to come back and he was dead because he didn’t listen to my warning.“You wanted to see me?” he growled annoyed.“Yeah, I want to make sure you understand that you are not allowed to go to your daughter anytime while I am gone, if you try and help her escape I’ve alr
Vampire King’s POVWatching King Gideon leaving the castle, I could easily go in and take the girl and then finish off his Kingdom while he leaves.“So what are your plans?” Detective Marks asked.“We wait, I have someone at the airport, it looks like he is leaving for a flight,” I said looking at him. “I am debating if I want to take the castle, or take him and force him into the castle and for his people to watch me kill him.” I mused. “I might just do both at the same time, send you to go and get him and I go and get the girl and burn his Kingdom down.”“But it’s not his Kingdom.”“Does it matter?” I snapped. “I am going to take out the Lycan’s all they have been are burdens are always begging for my help, now I want to show them who I am and I want to see the fear in their eyes when I take each one of their souls.” I smiled.“So what do you want me to do?” he asked.He was beginning to get annoying, I don’t know why I allowed him into my clan. He was always complaining, but at lea
Soma’s POVSearching around the bed and then under the dagger was gone. I wasn't sure what happened, but I tossed the blankets around to see if maybe they slipped down when I sat down on the bed acting like I was getting ready for bed.“Looking for this?” Roman’s voice was loud, it startled me almost out of my skin.I quickly turned to face him, he held the dagger that was under my bed. I took a deep breath and stood up, I wasn't sure what he was up to or how he found it.“So I am assuming you have someone in this castle that wants me dead?” he said half smiling. “The only thing is if she didn’t tell you were to stab me, I wouldn't be dead.”“I uh I don’t want you dead,” I said shaking my head, my heart was racing. I wasn't sure what he was going to do to me now that he knew someone gave the dagger to me. I was afraid he was going to hurt the girl that was just trying to get me away from him.“So what were you planning to do with this then?” he said waving the dagger around as two oth
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