I scanned the area. Nothing was dangerous. I could feel her wolf was strong. My wolf wanted to claim her, his other half. Her scent was attractive, teasing my nostrils. She was walking along with me. Her sight caught my breath. There were a lot of things to tell her. But she had to wait. That night was coming. I had sent an invitation to her family and Max and other packs' alphas and some important dark creatures. I had invited my mother also. If she got my message. I placed my hand on her lower back and tugged her to my side. Her skin was cold. She easily felt cold. My wolf wanted to howl in happiness as she leaned closer, pressing her body with mine. We walked toward the cave. She didn't know the path. I kept her behind the door. I had enemies in my pack. Their names were underlined with red but there was still a lack of proof. I caught one. Soon, we'd catch all. They considered her my weak point. She was. But she would also bring out the beast in me
Amanda told me the names of new herbs. It was amazing to see herbs growing underground. I also saw some new species of herbs. I smiled, hugging them to my chest. But Brew and Ivan frowned, glaring at the different kinds of herbs that I asked them to hold. I still needed to learn their names. But Amanda and her assistant had written them down on the paper which was wrapped around the herbs, to keep them from mixing with others. "I need a lot of wooden boxes. Do you know? Where could I get them from?" I asked. "I'd say to Magg um, Dex. He would arrange them." Brew answered. "Why do you need every herb with you, Luna?" Ivan asked, his scowl was noticeable. I was getting used to this name. I chuckled, "We may need them any time," I told them. When we were surrounded by an unknown danger. I heard him snorting. They thought it a childish act, "We have healers. We could call them at any time." Ivan said. "Hey! I don't wann
The awkward silence was maddening me. I glanced at him. He was sitting behind the stack of papers. Why did he need to do all this? "Why did you appoint a new guard?" I asked him. Now as the Ariadne' topic was over. I could trust him. He would have let her go. I didn't know if she had a family or any siblings. I never tried to know. "You don't like Alyn," He said without lifting his gaze. "You mean... I don't trust her," I thinned my lips. There was a huge difference between what he was saying and what I was assuming, "Yes, shouldn't you send her away too?" I asked him, suppressing my irritation. His jaw tensed, "Have you sworn to question my decision?" He asked, a little roughly. "Yes, if you're not gonna discuss it with me," I said. "There's nothing to discuss, Kimberlie," He said using my name in a serious tone. "Why?" I demanded, pulling in a deep breath. "I know what's better for you," He retorted.
I had to force myself to stop staring at him. He was cutting the wood. This was the backside view of his house. I didn't know what was running in the front. It was our ceremony today. What if I found my mate and he attacked Troy. There wasn't even a fake possibility of anyone winning over him. He rocked his shoulders back, grasping the axe in one hand. He could feel my gaze on him. But he wasn't bothered to look at me. I tore my attention from my mate and gaze at the dress laying on the mattress. It was my wedding dress. He wanted me to wear it again as I refused to buy a new one. Did he want to prove that I belong to him? Of course! It's our nature. - my wolf replied. She was happy with him. I was glad that I wanted to be alone and he allowed it. My family would be here at any time. Or they wouldn't come until the evening. My heart thudded like a bass drum in my ears. I wouldn't be able to do anything if I found him tonight. He would have
I hated this fear that crept up on me. Only I knew she was fated-mate. No one was aware, not even she. I cradled the back of her head in my hand. Her eyes were weepy, she was breathing hard. I could smell poison as she coughed. I scooped her up. They were in the hall. 'Fetch healer,' I told Ray, 'Capture Alyn in her chamber. Don't leave her side,' I told Elaine through our mind link. They answered but I couldn't pay attention. My mind was reeling, for anything that could help her. Brayden stormed in, "What happened, Troy?" He asked, looking bewildered. "She's poisoned. Don't know, how? Alyn has something to do with it, " I shook my head furiously and rushed to the closet. I opened the cupboard and groped for the box. I scattered her dresses, some fell on the floor. I let out a long sigh when I got it. I grabbed it and quickened my strides back to the room. I stormed to her side on the mattress and opened it quickly. I grabbed some dried le
I stumbled while walking over to the window. I didn't want to wait for another full moon. I checked the sky. The full moon was gleaming. A smile lit up on my face. I was wearing a white tee and blue sweatpants. I was weak but nothing could stop me today. I needed to go in the moonlight. I told myself. I grasped the doorknob, almost using it for support. I twisted it and pulled it. Curious and shocked faces looked at me. I opened my mouth. His warriors were in the hall. "What are you doing out of the bed? You need rest. Get back." Brew told me. His brows were crushed together. A deep scowl over his forehead didn't seem to leave him. Ivan already came to my side and held my arm to support me, "Let's get you in." Elaine said to me, "No," I squealed. "You were poisoned, Luna," Ivan told me. I could mull about it later. Something was more essential than my breathing. I couldn't hold myself from drifting my gaze around at e
I reached further and placed a soft kiss on her lips. She didn't stir. Her face looked pale, it would take her some time to gain her full strength and colors back. The poison had damaged her strength. She was on the verge of.... Exasperated sighs left my body, my hands clenched in anger. My wolf clawed me. He wanted to dig everyone's grave who was involved in it. He wanted to be free. The thing was, I still hadn't a clue about it. I had a lead now, Alyn... she could be helpful but she needed to speak the truth first. Her over cleverness couldn't hide her lies from me. A crease marred my brow as I pushed myself to my feet and walked over to the door. My gaze turned to the window. It was locked. But it was the easiest way for our attackers. I had to shift to another chamber, more secure, with only one way out or in. My guts twisted at the thought of her being in trouble, anyone ambushing her when I wouldn't be around her, infuriated me. I twisted the
Worry was eating me up. Things were getting messy. I never expected it would be so bad. But Alyn was very bad, no doubt. My pulses were pounding in my ears. I could not sit calmly. I could feel their nervousness and worry too. Brayden turned to face me, "You need to calm down or he's going to sense it," He said. I stopped pacing and sat down on the couch. But calmness wasn't around me. I was feeling everything but not calm. Tension bunched in my shoulders. "You should watch TV, I guess," Brew suggested. I shook my head immediately. Who could be helping her? Taking her to her room was the biggest mistake. I exhaled, shaking my head. "We just can't sit here and wait for him," I told them. They shook their heads immediately, "We're not going anywhere," Ivan told me. "We can go," I pointed my finger at them and then at me. "Over my dead body," Brew crossed his arms, looking down at me with a deep frown "You're cr
I brushed my arms against the chill settling into me. The window was closed but I knew what would be outside. I had seen it last time at the full moon. "You're looking so beautiful," Claudia hugged me from behind. Her hold wasn't tight on me. I could feel she didn't want to spoil my dress before my mate saw me in it. Troy brought me a new white dress, with a long slit on one side of it. It was going with my curves, off shoulders gown. My hair was braided and tucked in a bun at the end of my nape. It was decorated with pearls. My mother kissed my head. She was looking healthy and happy, "Are you nervous, child?" She asked. I looked up at her lifting my chin. I nodded my head. I knew his pack, it was my home now. But being the center of all gazes made me nervous. My hands were cold. "There is nothing to scare, Kim. It's a proud moment," Carina said. I heaved a soft sigh and nodded. I flashed my perfect genuine smile. A soft tap on the
A gasp wracked my chest as someone shook me to wake. I was hearing a soft murmur in my ears. Like a sweet voice was singing around me. I opened my eyes but squeezed them immediately close as the light was so much for my eyes. "Open your eyes slowly," I heard her velvet voice again. I opened them as she told me. Over the course of a few breaths, I could see. Another loud gasp left my lips as I saw her wings. They stretched, reaching at least ten feet wide. The feathers were beautiful, pure white. As they appeared, she was so beautiful, wrapped in a silky white gown, her golden hair was wavy and spread over her shoulders. She was very tall, near six feet. I blinked in disbelief. It was impossible. I couldn't see an angel. Gradually, I drew my hand near my arm and I pinched hard. I didn't want her to disappear, "Ouch," I rubbed the spot still gawking at her, "You're real and sooo beautiful," My voice was full of shock. I still didn't know.
My breath came out in cool. It wasn't mine. She was cold. I send power to her through our bond. She needed to be strong. Moon goddess was with us. We found the book and Amanda was able to prepare the antidote according to our metabolism. Ray was throttling the steering wheel. The car was bumping when the car ran over a pothole, "Talk to him, Troy." He had told me more than a hundred times. But I didn't want to do anything but kill him. He hurt my mate, tried to kill her, and captured her. My wolf could sense our mate deep in the jungle. "No one would touch Dia. She's my prey." Elaine said in exasperation. She has repeated it more than ten times. "You weren't the only one. She played on. Shame on her. She's of our mother's age," Ivan growled. I sent Brew to the other end of the world, where Ariadne lived if she could help us. I had already asked my warrior to inquire with her. She said she chased him once to see who was behind the mask. That led her d
When I was bored being locked in the room I decided to go out As the sky was clear today and the sun was calling me out. Troy kept checking on me from time to time. I didn't practice. I wasn't certain about learning the whole thing in just a day. I need weeks or months to be an expert in all this. I blew out a breath. I had enough to worry about for now. I would deal with it later after my walk. the outside seemed warmer. Strange! I didn't need a cardigan today. The sight of snow made my body chill. So, I picked a turtle neck warm top for me. I was all talked out but the sun was feeling good against my skin. The warmth seemed amazing when you were seeing snow around you. I trotted forward toward the cave. I wasn't planning to meet Amanda, but it would be good to see her and know more about herbs. After all, she was doing a great job. The guards out of the cave bowed their heads. I didn't know what to do so I flashed my nervous smile. The
My arms were folded over my chest. The sun was up. I never considered the thought of him going away would sadden me. He was so strong. After completing the bond he could still raise barriers between us to block his emotions. It was the frustrating point. He let me feel his emotions last night. He loved me from the bottom of his soul. I wasn't brave enough to bring the words to my tongue. 'Am I overthinking?' I asked myself. He hugged me from behind and rested his chin on my head, "Yes" He said in a low voice. I curled my arms around his arms which were hugging my ribcage, "We'll have dinner together?" I asked him. "We will," His peck was promising on my cheek. He stepped out of the mattress, heading to the washroom. 'Wanna come, mate?' He asked through our bond. I gathered the bedsheet around me and paced toward the washroom. I heard him laughing as he sensed my excitement. The lawn was mowed and snow was shoved at the sides. I f
Goosebumps crept up my arms. His golden eyes flashed out of the window. I could smell decaying, nasty, death. I wanted to be wrong about my guess. "Troy," I said his name in a slow voice, getting out of the bed. He held out his hand, to stay me quiet. They could smell us, and approach us in seconds. I hadn't seen them in real life, just heard from Kelvin and Fabri. I was unable to hide my fear. My astonishment hiked when he straightened his arms, palms facing the earth. A blinding light flashed and he was grasping two swords. His look of a lethal warrior took my breath away. "Stay back, mate," He growled in a heavy tone that sent shivers down my body. It was a complete shock. A trickle of dread tiptoed up my spine, and I wanted it passed. I was waiting for my fear to stand in front of me. Screams ripped from my throat until my lungs were burning. The first vampire leaped through the window at him. His right hand swiped in the
She hated it but I had no choice. She heard me last night. I was aware of her nature. She hated to be watched over. I needed to clear the territory from evil so my mate and everyone could run freely. We were patrolling deep into the woods. They must have used this route to escape. Ray chuckled next to me, "She will get mad at you. That's it," He said. I shook my head with a smile. We had faced death more than once. We were the beast. Whatever game was Ezekiel playing. He wasn't going to be successful. Every wolf in my pack was well trained. "She would never stop Overthinking. She's not weak. She wouldn't accept it." I muttered. "I would not either. She married you. She's your mate. She's not weak." Ray whispered. The corners of my lips curled up. I put my hand on his shoulder and squeezed it. "Troy," Brayden's voice was alarming. "You need to see this," I smelled fear in his voice. Ray and I quickened our steps toward the direction of him.
Worry was eating me up. Things were getting messy. I never expected it would be so bad. But Alyn was very bad, no doubt. My pulses were pounding in my ears. I could not sit calmly. I could feel their nervousness and worry too. Brayden turned to face me, "You need to calm down or he's going to sense it," He said. I stopped pacing and sat down on the couch. But calmness wasn't around me. I was feeling everything but not calm. Tension bunched in my shoulders. "You should watch TV, I guess," Brew suggested. I shook my head immediately. Who could be helping her? Taking her to her room was the biggest mistake. I exhaled, shaking my head. "We just can't sit here and wait for him," I told them. They shook their heads immediately, "We're not going anywhere," Ivan told me. "We can go," I pointed my finger at them and then at me. "Over my dead body," Brew crossed his arms, looking down at me with a deep frown "You're cr
I reached further and placed a soft kiss on her lips. She didn't stir. Her face looked pale, it would take her some time to gain her full strength and colors back. The poison had damaged her strength. She was on the verge of.... Exasperated sighs left my body, my hands clenched in anger. My wolf clawed me. He wanted to dig everyone's grave who was involved in it. He wanted to be free. The thing was, I still hadn't a clue about it. I had a lead now, Alyn... she could be helpful but she needed to speak the truth first. Her over cleverness couldn't hide her lies from me. A crease marred my brow as I pushed myself to my feet and walked over to the door. My gaze turned to the window. It was locked. But it was the easiest way for our attackers. I had to shift to another chamber, more secure, with only one way out or in. My guts twisted at the thought of her being in trouble, anyone ambushing her when I wouldn't be around her, infuriated me. I twisted the