Aspen
I am unhappy with the situation but I knew this was always a possibility, I just wish it wasn’t with Luca. There is something I just don’t trust about him and how he came out of no where. I don’t believe his story, but I haven’t been able to prove otherwise. I leave Maliyah in room to sort through her thoughts. I know she is stressing over this and needs her space.
Derek is not happy with Luca. Maliyah is still underage and even if she is his mate, he is not allowed to say or do anything. I promised I wouldn’t hurt him, but I am going to find him and confront him about this. It would make sense as to why he is always hanging around her, trying to get close to her since he arrived.
I head for the unmated warriors dorms and I find him, talking among other warriors. The smirk on his face turns into a frown as he stands.
MaliyahSince our fight, I haven’t seen Aspen. He’s been off with Dimitri ever since, convinced I’m under some spell. Today mom and I are having a spa day as tomorrow is my birthday party. I’m excited to finally be turning eighteen and hopefully figure out this mate bond thing.I’ve been painting the black wolf more and more often and I don’t know why. It’s even starting to make me worry a bit. After I shower, I head downstairs for breakfast before mom and I head out. Everyone is already in the dining room, laughter filling the room.“Hey everyone!”“Good morning Maliyah, you ready for today,” asks mom“Yes! I need a spa day.”“Good, Jasmine and Ren will be joining us today.”“Really mom? More guards?”“Yes. I thought you liked Jasmine and Ren?”&
MaliyahAfter we finish our shakes, we head back to the pack house and Aspen said he had to meet Dimitri. Mom drives around to the back as guests have begun to arrive for those who need to stay the night. When she parks the car and we get out, we see Luca and Chris talking with other warriors.I smile at Luca who waves at me and I wave back. Mom is looking between me and Luca and glares at Luca. The warriors scramble as mom is letting out her Luna aura.“Mom, your freaking them out.”“Sorry.”We head inside and I can feel she is dying to talk about Luca.“Why don’t you like Luca?”“I just don’t trust anyone with my children.”“You trust Aspen?”“He’s been a family friend for years Maliyah and helped save you multiple occasions. I trust him. Luca is new and his past is a mystery.”“That doesn’t mean you should be s
MaliyahI wake up early the next day, unable to sleep. Today is my birthday party and at midnight I will find out if my fated mate is here. I finally had inspiration to paint something other than the black wolf, but it doesn’t make me feel any better. I set my paintbrush down, admiring my new painting. I painted me and my sister with my dragon sitting next to me and her wolf sitting next to her.“Oh Malayah, help me out here. What should I do,” I whisper to no one in particular.“Well that is a silly question.”I look over towards my bed and find Malayah sitting there, still looking the same age when she died.“How are you here? I must be going crazy or having a vision.”“Ryuu gave me a few minutes with you. I can tell you anything but I can give you a warning.”“Wh
Maliyah“There, you look gorgeous birthday girl,” says Victor as he applies the last of the makeup.I didn’t realize this transformation would take all afternoon, plus we had to take a break for dinner. Victor first washed my hair, then he cut away all the split ends, gave me a little trim and then washed and dried my hair again. Afterwards me began to curl my hair before pinning it up, only leaving a few strands hanging loose.Then the makeup. Victor first washed my face and applied all sorts of creams before actually putting make up. I didn’t realize there were so many steps to take just to apply make up. I prefer not to wear it normally, but caved since tonight is a special night.“Victor you are the best. Thank you.”“Anytime darling, enjoy the night.”Victor packs away his stuff
Maliyah“I just wanted to thank everyone for joining us on this special occasion. I am beyond proud of the kind, beautiful young lady my daughter has turned into. It seems like it’s as only yesterday that I learned that her mother was my mate who had two beautiful daughters I would end up calling my own. Maliyah has a bright future ahead of her and I know she will accomplish anything she sets her mind to. And lastly, a reminder I will bury anyone who hurts her.”The last part of dad’s speech gets a chuckle out of everyone and a few yelling in agreement since they have daughters as well. Just when I thought it was over, mom commands everyone’s attention.“I too, want to thank everyone for coming. I can’t believe my little Maliyah is eighteen and soon going off into the world, learning who she is and what she wants out of life. I am extremely proud of you, Maliyah. You are so strong, loving and talented that
MaliyahI feel so bad for just ditching on the party like that last night, but I wasn’t sure what else to do. I couldn’t face either one of them, each wanting a different answer from me that I just wasn’t ready to give. I also didn’t want others to figure out what was going on an expecting me to give an answer immediately as well.It’s been a few days since my birthday and I’ve been avoiding Luca and Aspen like the plague. Mom and dad have tried a few times to talk to me about it, but I keep putting that off too. Eventually, everyone got the hint and stopped bring it up. They’ve all left me alone which is what I prefer at the moment. I’ve been struggling to get my thoughts straight and no matter how hard I try to not hurt someone, I know in the end one of them is going to get hurt.Instead of trying to sort out my thou
AspenThe minute I leave Maliyah’s room I go to find Dimitri. I know she is annoyed with me but I am glad I was able to get her to take off the bracelet. As soon as she leaves her room I’ll go retrieve it. I hate that I even suggested she go on a date with Luca, but I am hoping it’ll give us a chance to catch him with his guard down if he thinks we’re all getting comfortable with the fact that this relationship could happen. Though, in reality, I will never let this relationship happen.I make my way through the forest to meet Dimitri. It’s not too far in so we can see who is coming and going of the house. When I arrive, I find Dimitri is already there waiting.“You got her to take it off,” Dimitri asks.“Yes, it’s in her jewelry box. We can grab it when she leaves, I convinced her to go find Luca to go on a date.”“You know we should just tell her what we’re plan
Maliyah“What do you hunters want?”“We heard of this interesting rumor about the hybrid twins, though one is dead. The surviving hybrid is able to now shift into a dragon and wolf form. Our leader is very interested in this new development. So don’t worry, we’re not here to kill you. Yet anyway,” say the one in the middle.He has green eyes and has dyed his hair blue. He appears to be the one in charge over the other two. I raise an eyebrow and let out a small laugh.“Interesting rumor, I wasn’t aware hybrids existed.”“Come now Maliyah, don’t make this difficult.”I hold my composure, though I am shocked they know my name. Luca keeps talking to me, but I ignore him so I can keep my full attention on the three men before me.
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MaliyahOnce everyone had heard I was engaged mom had kept me busy. There was never ending decisions regarding what to serve at the reception, what kinds of flowers are to be arranged on the tables, what the bridesmaid dresses will look like and the flower girl dresses. It was a never ending list. When I thought I had everything in order mom comes at me with a new question. I never knew that picking out the color of the napkins would be so important.We decide to have the wedding here in my pack and then have the crowning ceremony in the elf realm. Everyone has been invited and when I say everybody, I mean everybody. All the other shifter packs will be there and an invitation to the crowning ceremony has been extended as well. I really wanted something small, but marrying into the royal family won’t allow for such a luxury.Today I am up earlier
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MaliyahThe minute Dr. Smith alerted my family I was awake they immediately teleported to the hospital. I knew the moment they were in the hospital as I could hear Accalia’s voice from down the hall.“Maliyah!”Accalia bursts through the door with tears in her eyes and jumps into the bed with me, crushing me with all the strength she can muster.“You took forever to wake up,” she says through tears.“I know, I’m sorry to worry you. I’m okay, I promise.”I look up and find Aiden and Thierry unsure of what to do. I wave them over to join us and they too begin crushing me further in a group hug. I wince a bit but it’s a good pain.“Easy their kids,” says dad as he kisses the top of head.He moves out of the way and mom hugs me just as tight as my siblings.
Aspen“Still nothing,” asks Davina as she drops in for her daily visit.Every time I see her she looks more and more tired. I know she is not sleeping well the more days that pass and Maliyah still doesn’t wake. My father worries as well. He has urged me a few times to return home but I refuse to leave this realm until she wakens.“I’m sorry Davina. She hasn’t even twitched a finger.”Davina sighs and moves to the vase next to Maliyah’s bed, placing her hands on the flowers as her eyes glow their beautiful green. The color returns to the flowers as they bloom again. I rise from my seat, allowing Davina time alone with her daughter. As I am about to leave a nurse walks in with a bowl of warm water and a rag.“I’ll take care of,” says Davina and the nurse smiles and hands her the bowl.
MaliyahI’ve been siting here in the dark, in the fetal position, for who knows how long. I failed. I didn’t trust my true mate, I got Accalia killed and I am sure I died. I let Luca trick me even though I knew deep down not to trust him. That tiny bit of doubt I had I ignored and I can’t fix it. Just as I have given up on everything I feel something nuzzle my back.‘Don’t give up child,’ I hear through the mind link.I turn and find a silver dragon staring down at me. I know instantly it’s Ryuu.‘Am I dead?’‘Not unless you choose to be,’ he replies as he turns to walk away.I get up and follow him as a white light appears in front of us. As we get close the white light surrounds me and I find myself in the Serene Meadow. Ryuu stops and lays down the river where I f
MaliyahI let the vines go slack as it’s beginning to be too difficult to use my powers as hunters begin to attack. I am tired and Terra has used all our energy into healing my hand. Terra urges me to shift into our dragon form and I oblige, thankful that I am not too big for the room. Instantly my missing limb reappears. I must’ve been able to heal faster since I don’t have a seal on me like mom did. “Kill the dragon,” I hear from the doorway and look to find the leader, Charlie standing behind his men like a coward.I position myself in front of Accalia and shift into my wolf so I can more easily move around. I notice Accalia as the dagger in her hands.‘Accalia, smash the jewels,’ I urged her through the mind link as I sink my teeth into a hunter.‘I&he