Chapter 80: Savages **Levio’s POV “Andew, ensure that the prisoners are secure, and take them to my office for questioning,”I tell him, “I need to take care of something. I’ll report back later. And tell no one about what you just showed me until I say so.” “Roger that, Levi,” Andrew responds, “I’ve got your back.” I can’t even tell the rest of my team what I’ve learned until I talk to the person whose name is on that piece of paper. Andrew showed me deed to the hunters’ property. It was well- hidden in a file cabinet. It’s pretty impressive that Andrew managed to find it. I sprint to my car and drive directly to August’s house. I am so angry that I’m still shaking with rage when I pull up. “AUGUST,” yell at the door letting my fury rage unchecked, “GET OUT HERE NOW!”I pound on the door, screaming at the top of my lungs. I realize, dimly, that I now sound like a lunatic. But I don’t care. His name. His name was on the deed. August owns the buil
Chapter 81: Benefit of the doubt **Levi’s POV “I can’t trust August right now,” I tell Andrew, “I want to. I don’t want to believe that he’s capable of this, but I’m just not sure. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your help in moving back to our own house.” We are moving the last of the boxes back to our home. I just couldn’t stomach the idea of living in that place when I no longer trust the person who owns it. I’m grateful that Amber went along with this whole thing. I’m pretty sure that she thinks I’m overreacting, and I may be. But better safe than sorry. “Where do you want the dishes, boss,” Andrew asks me, tiredly, “This is the last of it.” “Thank you, just put them down here,” I tell him, “I’ll put them in the kitchen later. Go get some rest. You’ve worked hard today, and I greatly appreciate your help.” “No problem,” Andrew responds, with obvious relief. “Hey, do you know who’s on guard duty tonight?” “Yes, it’s Stevenson and Pau
Chapter 82: Removing all obstacles ** Levi’s POV “Do we go in?” Andrew whispers urgently, “I mean, what if he’s just, napping or something and left the door unlocked? We’re already here to apologize. What if we just make him angrier?” “He would have woken up,” I say, “I’m sure of it. We were making such a racket that there’s no way he wouldn’t have said something if he were here and could respond. He would have come out here and yelled at us, actually. I know I probably deserve it. We need to go in and make sure he’s not injured or unable to respond for some reason.” Andrew nods his assent and we both draw our weapons and open the door all the way. We go room to room together, but the place is empty. “Ok, now what,” Andrew says, putting away his weapon, frowning, “He’s obviously not here, but his car is. And I’m not buying that he just went to the store or something and forgot to lock the door.” “Agreed,” I tell him, and now I’m more than a little
Chapter 83: Razor sharp wit ** Amber’s POV “Good morning August, how are you feeling?” I ask him, examining his black eye with concern, “You look as if you slept well.” We are gathered around the breakfast table, and it is wonderful to have August with us again. August has agreed to stay with us until his house’s security can be updated, which I am very relieved to hear. Levi and his grandfather could use the time to talk, and neither of us want anything to happen to him. The poor man has been through enough already. Between being accused of participating in my attempted abduction and then being taken himself, I’m actually impressed at how well he’s doing, all things considered. “I did, thank you Amber,” he tells me with a gentle smile, “I’m just so glad that Levi and I have finally cleared the air, that I was able to relax for the first time in days. It was wonderful.” “Well, that, and the fact that you were attacked by a lunatic probably had something to
Chapter 84: Dark magic**Amber’s POV “Is there anything that we can do for you?” I ask Hope, “You’ve done so much for us.” Hope has always been so kind to me, and has done so much for our family, there seems like there must be something that we can do for her in return. “There is something, but don’t know if I should ask,” Hope says, tentatively, “It’s a huge favor, and it might not even work.” “Hope, you are the reason my mother lived for years,” my husband tells her, “You gave to me what no one else could. You are also the reason that my mate is alive today. I owe you my life. If there’s anything that we can do for you, name it.” “This is hard for me to say,” Hope replies sadly, “I’ve been living with a secret. I don’t know how to tell you this.”“Tell us what,” my mate asks, worriedly, “Hope, you must know that you can tell us anything.” Her silence is frightening to me, and I can feel her internal struggle. Deciding whether she shoul
Chapter 85: Total stranger **Amber’s POV ‘I really hope Levi approves my day off request tomorrow,’ I hear a male voice say, ‘He knows I wouldn’t ask without a good reason. And this is a good reason.’ I can’t figure out how I’m hearing him, as I’m in my living room, alone. I look out the window, and there’s only one person outside, and he’s stationed at the gate, too far away for me to actually hear. ‘I need to get this taken care of before I can marry Megan,” he continues, and I can sense his fear, ‘I don’t know what I will do if this interferes with the wedding. I can’t let that happen.’ As I try to figure out what’s going on, my mate comes down the stairs, looking as handsome as ever. I kiss him and inhale his wonderful scent. His hair is still wet from the shower and he is absolutely perfect. “I heard from Hope just now,” my husband says, kissing me back, “She said that she thinks the curse is completely gone! She’s going to bring some of her fam
Chapter 86: The Goddess is always right ***’Amber’s POV “William, it’s so wonderful to see you again,” I tell him, surprised to see him again so soon, “How are you feeling?” It’s only been a few days since William and I had lunch, and the change in him is amazing. Apart from his obvious grin, he looks so much stronger and healthier than he did only days ago. “I’m feeling amazing,” he says with a huge smile, “I haven’t had a single headache since I saw you. And I did what you said. I went to the doctor. It’s gone, completely gone. They couldn’t explain it. Said they had never seen anything like it!” “I’m so glad,” I tell him, “I was worried about you, but I didn’t want to pry. How is everything with your fiance? Is the wedding still on?” “It sure is, “ he tells me happily, “I didn’t actually tell her the whole story until today. I didn’t want to lie to her, but I didn’t want to worry her either. So I told her everything today. And she and I are so
Chapter 87: Classic Force ** Levi’s POV “My love, you know that there is nothing that you could tell me that would change the way I feel about you, don’t you,” my wife says to me, “You are the love of my life.” I do know that, but I have been afraid to tell my Luna the truth about certain aspects of my past for some time. I fear what she will think of me. That her perception will change. But I think it is time. My Luna told me of her visit from the Moon Goddess, and I think it is time that I finally tell her about mine. ““I know that you truly believe that,” I tell her, “But you haven’t yet heard this. These things that I am not proud of. And I don’t want you to think ill of me.I don’t think I can bear it.” My wife puts her arms around me, and I can feel her love and acceptance. Perhaps I can finally unburden myself of that which I have been carrying for so very long. “You know that I had my own vision from the Moon Goddess,” I tell her hesitantl