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
Chapter 88: Toby and Chloe ** Amber’s POV“But, how can you say that,” my husband asks me, “Do I not repulse you now? The man who killed with his bare hands?” “Do you mean, the sixteen year old, manipulated into killing rogue shifters by his grandmother,” I ask him, gently, “Rogue shifters who killed the children of pack members?”That my husband has carried this guilt with him for so long. Guilt that he does not deserve, makes me deeply sad. And makes me incredibly angry at his grandmother for doing this to him. “You truly feel this way,” my husband asks me, his eyes haunted, “Your opinion of me truly has not changed?” “My love, truly,” I tell him, embracing him to demonstrate what words cannot seem to express,”I love you with every fiber of my soul. You are my world. I am furious with you grandmother for doing this to you. For making you feel this way. If anything, my love for you grows from knowing what you have been through, and that you have
Chapter 89: Taking after their mother ** Amber’s POV “My love, you are already the best husband and father ever,” I tell my husband, “You don’t need to buy out the entire toy store to prove it!”We both regard the pile of toys my mate has brought home today. Stuffed wolves of every size and color, some of them far too big for our newborns. Which my husband knows. Mobiles, teddy bears, so many other puffy creatures that I can’t even readily identify. I think some are from television shows, but I’m really not sure. There’s just so many of them. “I couldn’t help it,” he tells me sheepishly, “They are just so cute. And I couldn’t decide what to get so I just got it all. “It’s sweet,” I tell him, kissing his cheek, “And I really do like that huge wolf with the happy smile. He just looks so friendly!” “I know, right? He’s great,” my husband says with a grin, “And you haven’t even seen the clothes yet!” My husband usually doesn’t even enjoy shoppin
Chapter 90: Our first priority *** Amber’s POV “I can’t believe we’re finally out in public,” I tell Sophie, “This is actually more fun than I thought it would be!” “Should I be offended by that observation,” Sophie asks me, but I know she is kidding, “I think I’m a pretty fun person to hang around with!” I’m glad that I took Levi’s advice. Sophie and I haven’t been able to go out and have fun together in a long time. And with Diego backing us up, this is definitely the safest way to do that. It seems silly now that I was so worried. My husband is home with the twins, and our house is a fortress. My babies are safe, I am safe, and the threat has passed. The mall seems like a great place to get used to being in public again. Not to mention the great sale they’ve been advertising for a week now. I haven’t been shopping in far too long. Before I met my husband, I would joke that my three favorite words in the English language are, “It’s on sale.” How time
Chapter 91: Nightmares **Levi’s POV “We need him alive,” I tell Grant, and the room in general, “Both because he has not been tried for his crimes, and also because we need to determine the extent of his involvement with the rogue shifters who have also threatened my family. We can only do that by questioning him. It’s difficult to question those who have passed on.” I can hear some laughing at my slight attempt at humor, and I’m glad that they seem to be on our side. The trouble is, I’m not kidding. We need him locked up, but we also need him alive to find out what the hell is going on. Otherwise, I would definitely be tempted to kill him myself. And my wife wouldn’t like it. Even after all that he’s put her through she doesn’t want him to die. My wife is a far better person than I am, and I continue to endeavor to deserve her. “Sounds reasonable,” Grant tells me, “So, how are we going to find this jerk? What’s the plan?” “It seems to me that the most
Chapter 92: As merciless as necessary ***Levi’s POV “Boss, we’ve got him,” Elliot exclaims, “We have Sebastian. We’ve finally got that bastard!” “Are you serious,” I ask him, whispering so as not to wake my wife, “Where is he? How did you find him?” I’m impressed. I knew we would get him eventually, but I had never even hoped that it would be this fast. It’s four o’clock in the morning, but only twenty four hours after I asked for help in his capture. Not bad at all. “He was wandering the streets,” he tells me, “My team found him in the park, muttering to himself. It was bizarre, actually. I thought he would be more stealthy than that.” “Yeah, so did I,” I tell him, thinking, “Where do you have him?” “We brought him directly to the place you said,” he responds, “That really was the best move.” The place he refers to is a facility I had my men create specifically to hold Sebastian. It is modeled on the facility he will ultimately reside
Chapter 93: Strike a deal ***Elliot’s POV “You know,” I tell Sebastian, leaning closer to really sell what I’m saying to him, “You don’t need to worry about Levi. Not really. He doesn’t have the stomach for what we know needs to be done. You and I, we’re different, you know?” It sickens me to say these things, but I need to find out who’s really behind the scenes here. And Levi can’t play this particular card. Sebastian knows where his interests lie. He may be crazy, but he’s not stupid. Not at all. So I’ll play the rogue shifter trying to get his payday if it means that Amber and the twins remain safe. Although I’m going to need to shower after this. Probably several times. Sebastian sickens me. I just hope I can hide my feelings long enough to figure out who he’s reporting to. “Yes, we are,” Sebastian says, and I can’t believe that he’s buying it, “But I think that the boss would prefer to reveal himself in person. You won’t have to wait long. He’s coming,