Chapter 69: Pretty dangerous to me ** Sebastian’s POV “Ok, load him up, nice and easy,” the EMT says,"Watch his head.” They are loading me onto an ambulance. Which is great! I did it! I convinced them that I’m crazy! Although I didn’t think they would actually strap me down here. That’s weird. I guess I forgot about that part. Doesn’t matter. I’ll be free soon enough. “So, tell me again, what happened,” the paramedic is asking Levi, “ It will be helpful to the doctors when we do his intake.” The EMTS have no idea who they are dealing with! But they will find out! THEY ALL WILL FIND OUT! “He appeared on my property, and was intercepted by my security team,” Levi, that lying bastard tells him, “He made threats to my wife, and said he would kill me.” “HE’S LYING LYING LYING! I WOULD NEVER HURT AMBER! NEVER,” I tell whomever might be listening, “YOU CAN’T TRUST LEVI! DON'T DO IT! HE’S EVIL!” That lying bastard. Levi thinks he’s going to get a
Chapter 70: Pursued by a Hellhound ** Levi’s POV “The first thing I need to know is how the hell did he get on our property,” I ask Andrew, feeling as if my head is going to explode, “That’s what I need to know. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?” I can’t understand how Sebastian breached the perimeter to begin with. How did he get past our guards? The cameras? That enormous guard dog (so huge that his actual name is “Hellhound”) that is supposed to be patrolling with my men? “He took advantage of a blind spot on the left side, sir,” Andrew tells me, with a note of apology in his tone, “We just figured it out. We’ve been going over the tapes all night. If you enter from the woods on the south side, there’s a narrow passage that, if you know what you’re doing, or if you are very lucky, you can use to avoid the cameras.” Andrew is my head of security. I’ve called him in to try and help me figure out what happened. We need to ensure that it never happens again. “S
Chapter 71: Bane of wolves**Amber’s POV “Thank you all for coming today to our pack gathering,” my husband says to the crowd, “I see that all ten allied packs are represented here, and I greatly appreciate that.” This is the meeting we have been planning for weeks. Levi has been working feverishly to get our packs together to share information on potential threats. We’re meeting in the central town hall. This building has housed generations of shifter meetings, and the stone structure is imposing. We’ve chosen it for its capacity to seat hundreds comfortably. My husband takes the stage, and I can’t help but take a moment to admire him. He looks so handsome in his black suit and tie. It’s distracting in a wonderful way. I want to kiss him, but now is probably not the best time. I settle for a wink. He returns it with a smile so sexy that I feel my wolf stir. Steady girl, I tell her. Not the time or place. “I would like to officially call this meeting to ord
Chapter 72: A monster like that** Levi’s POV“An offense like that, against our own kind, is punishable by death,” I tell him, careful to keep my tone neutral, “That’s a very serious accusation, Al.” I never thought about that, which disturbs me greatly. That a fellow shifter could potentially be involved in these threats. I suppose I didn’t want to. Abhorrent though this idea might be, it bears serious consideration. “I told you, you wouldn’t like it,” Al says sadly, “ Trust me when I tell you, I don’t want to believe it either, but it’s happened before. And I think it’s important that you don’t overlook it as a possibility now. Shifters are dying. We are being hunted. If there is a shifter who is helping these hunters kill us, then we need to take that possibility seriously.” “For the record, I don’t know anyone who I believe would be capable of such things,” Al clarifies, “I don’t want to believe that a monster like that could dwell among us. I’m not a
Chapter 73: All I need ** Amber’s POV “I love you Levi,” I tell my husband, “More than you will ever know.” We both lie naked, snuggled under the covers in bed. I trace the line of his tattoos on his arm, reach up and give him a kiss on his cheek. I can feel him smile against my lips. “And I you, my beloved,” he answers, pulling me closer, “You make me so very happy.” I prop on one arm and regard my perfect love. Admire the perfect sculpture of his body. He is everything to me. “Shall I make you happy again?” I ask him, “I have many ideas about how I might do so…” I’m kidding, but I”m also finding that I would be more than ready to worship him again immediately. What he does to me!“I would love it,” my mate tells me, and I can see him considering my offer, “Truly. But alas, we need to get going for now. We need to find a safer place for our family.” I’m not going to fight him on this. I feel terrible that I gave him such a hard time
Chapter 74: Secret societies **Sophie’s POV “I get that security needs to be tight for you guys right now,” Stan says to no one in particular, as he can’t see anyone, “But is the blindfold actually necessary?” Poor man. I really hope that when August asked Stan to come help us find out about the Bane of Wolves that he warned him about the blindfolded drive. He and Levi decided that if he was to come to our home, we needed additional security measures. It’s not because we don’t trust him. It’s better for Stan if he doesn’t know where we are, in case he is questioned. “You can remove the blindfold now, Stan,” my husband tells him, with sympathy,“We’re here. And I am sorry about that.” Stan removes it and looks around. He shrugs. He doesn’t seem especially rattled by the circumstances he has found himself in. In fact, he actually seems to be enjoying himself. “No worries,” he tells my husband with a grin,“I get it. You need to stay safe. And this is th
Chapter 75: On the same side **Levi’s POV “Wow, this is amazing,” Stan says contentedly, “Thank you so much for inviting me to dinner!” Stan is so happy it’s heartwarming. And my mom seems to be having a great time talking to him about the Knights Templar and his idea of where the Holy Grail might be. “We’re happy to have you,” I tell him truthfully, “And besides, finding someone who can speculate with my mother about what really happened that Friday the 13th with the Knights Templar is terrific for all of us. I mean, I know a little about it, but my knowledge is nowhere near as- exhaustive as yours, that’s for sure!” “He knows EVERYTHING,” my mother exclaims happily, “Where have you been hiding this delightful man?” I’m thinking that he’s probably just been hanging out in a library somewhere. However, I like Stan, and I don’t want to take a chance on hurting his feelings. “Amber and I only just met Stan recently, but we’re very glad we did
Chapter 76: Hot- headed **Amber’s POV “Now what’s going on? Is that knocking,” I ask my husband, “At four in the morning? Seriously? Who comes to the door at this hour? How many people know that we live here now?” I groan and pull a pillow over my head. Unbelievable. This place is supposed to be secret! How secret can it be if people are pounding on my door constantly? “My love, it’s your brother,” my husband says in exasperation, without even opening his eyes, “I can hear him muttering to himself.” “Amber! Levi,” Ivan yells, “ We need to talk!” Yes, it’s him all right. He resumes knocking. I sigh. “Go back to sleep Levi,” I tell my mate, resigned to the situation, I”ll talk to him. You handled more than enough of this last night.” “Apparently I didn’t, or he wouldn’t be here right now,” my husband says, getting up despite both his frustration and what I’ve told him, “By the Goddess this had better be good.” I run down the stairs an