*SIANNA'S POV* The club was buzzing, and we kept bumping into people everywhere. When we couldn't find the birthday girl, we went up to the VIP area on the balcony while keeping our eyes peeled for her. Everyone here was a werewolf, and when they noticed us, they all bowed and let us pass. I kept grinning and nodding in pleasantries till my jaw felt tired. We saw our friends and went over to talk to them. My cheeks were truly sore. Nicole's face lit up as she noticed us and motioned with her hands for us to come over, meeting us halfway. Her arms encircled mine and Hailey's as she positioned herself between us. She led us over to the u-shaped booth sofa seating where we took our seats among the others. “It’s the old crew hanging out again.” Carmen’s grin spread wide across her face. “ It is so great to have us all here for my birthday.” Nicole cheered. “Happy birthday,” we both greeted her almost at the same time. I was grateful that they were so welcoming to have me hanging out
*SIANNA’S POV* Tears blocked my vision, and I knew that my mate’s arms were around me as I stayed crumbled on the hospital floor. He wipes my wet eyes but more tears poured down, nothing could end the waterfall. He pats my head and whispers comforting words but not even the mate bond could subdue the overwhelming pain of my loss. Hailey had died. At least that’s what mom told us. Then why can’t I believe her? How did this happen? Who would hurt my Hailey? This was surreal. My surroundings slowly vanished and I felt like this was a dream. We were just together a few hours ago. She was smiling and having fun. Only her face was clued into my mental vision. Seeing her laughing, dancing, and hugging me. Slowly memories of our times together flashed like a television screen. My throat was feeling dry and sore from crying. Vance lifted me from the ground, cradling me in his arms. I wanted my Hailey back. Suddenly, it dawned on me to look at her. I had to see for myself that she was gone
*UNKNOWN POV* Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck! I hurled the chair against my apartment's wall and stared at the broken bits on the ground. Briskly, I started to pace back and forth, nervously chewing my fingers. Frustrated with resentment, disappointment, and fury. Hailey simply had to ruin my well-laid plans with her obnoxious nature. She followed Sianna around like a lapdog, like her damn shadow. Denying me of a fabulous plot to see that bitch die. When Nicole informed me that Sianna would be at the club for her birthday celebration, I knew I had to give it a shot. I saw the chance to move to the back of the bar and dose the piña colada she had ordered as the finest option to end her pathetic life. Grateful for my awareness of the cameras, I was able to dodge them. I met the birthday girl and her group when I first entered the club as myself, then I snuck around the back to change into my disguise in a dimly lit room. They would be drinking and eating as they should be, so I waited for S
*SIANNA’S POV* Vance slept in bed late with me this morning. The rain from yesterday kept us both at home for the entire day. He stayed to pamper me because I had fainted at the hospital. You know, the whole Hailey passing away ordeal. Lying in bed with the pit patter of the raindrops had me in a deep slumber in no time. I had no idea when he fell asleep. I observed his handsome face as he slept. I trailed my index fingers along his hairless chest and incredible abs, not being able to resist. He flinched as we both enjoyed the sparks. He wasn't sleeping but kept his eyes closed. Not only that, but he could be thinking about the on-goings of the pack lately, and the person who was trying to hurt me. I could not detect anyone who would hate me that much. I lived amiably with everyone and didn't intrude into people's personal space. So I could only think that I was in danger because I had become the High Luna. Perhaps this was linked to the other attacks on our warriors. I was worrie
*VANCE'S POV* (Earlier that day) “The ritual was successful and Curtis is due to awaken in at least two days.” “Thank you, Miriam. As expected, you always come through.” With a heavy heart, I accepted that I would have to talk to this asshole soon. “Let me know when you are ready for me to dig into his brain,” Miriam told me over the phone. “The energy around him is dark.” It was clear that she perceived something unnerving with Curtis. “Has he crossed over?” I asked, concerned that his character was no longer good. Miriam replied moments later, “He is on the fence, Alpha.” The clicking noises suggested that she was using her runes while we spoke. In light of this, I vowed to kill him and dismember his body so thoroughly that not even his skull would be left behind if he continued to aid whoever was pursuing Sianna. Never had I imagined that I would go through this much trouble for my mate. Previously to having one, I envisioned a serene life as we governed the pack together and
*VANCE'S POV* Picking up my pace, I ran towards the western border. Keenly on guard of my surroundings as I sprinted through the forest. Arriving at the area, I slowed down and moved cautiously because I heard a faint rustling in the distance. The rustling became more audible when I walked closer to a few trees. I halted when the sounds stopped. The gusting scent of blood entered my nostrils. As the images came into view, a small brown wolf laid on its belly, wounded in the ribs and with a bite mark on her leg. Next to it, laid one of my female warriors on her back with her intestines ripped out, visibly dead. By instinct, I scanned my vicinity for possible attackers. The wounded one whimpered and shifted into her human form, naked. With urgency, I darted to her side. "Alpha," her voice pleading to be saved and her emotions flowed out to me clearly. Her lips were trembling, she was terrified, sad, and agonizing. Her wound needed closing, the blood was streaming out rapidly. I mor
*VANCE'S POV* Comforted by the sparks and tingles that were filling my body, I jolted awake. My nostrils unbarred as they sniffed the air for the familiarity of roses and strawberries that I was most accustomed to, but could not locate the scent. Despite this, I thought I had to be at home with Sianna and welcomed the sparks. It must have been a nightmare that I had of Chloe. Then it happened rather quickly. As I shot my eyes open, my vision moderately becomes clearer, and saw her staring smugly at me. "Hi, Baby." Like a puzzle, her face vividly came together and I realized that I was still lying on the ground with this bitch over me. From her touch, the tingles, sparks, and a pine cone scent that was awfully overwhelming made me lightheaded. “Chloe!” That name was an abomination. She was a foul rot that decayed everything in its path. A discarded shell seeking to fill the empty holes in her heart. Her hollow sharp spines coiled into a prickly ball to snag and tear at my bond with
-VANCE’S POV* On my mind was Sianna’s safety. My mate and my child. I had to be strong for them, and pull through. This was a consequence of my foolish mistake, for which I accepted full responsibility. Whether I was soaring high or low, I would get through this. By now, Blayne should be on his way. I had to hold out a few minutes more. Endure this torment until they got here. My chest was heavy and I felt like a burden of hell’s fire was on me. My eyes burned with a sandy feeling to them. The pulsation of my heart was all the way in my throat, and that disgusting rustic taste is back in my mouth. Flashes of Chole and our past fuck session came into my head. I feel her need for me, it’s pulling me and I bite my lip so hard that it cuts and bleeds. The fucking images won’t stop the slide show in my head. Her chants were flogging my mind with desire for her. No, I don’t want this. The formidable battle prolonged as I gave it all that I’ve got. ‘Use our mind manipulations to counter
-VANCE’S POV-Looking up from the laptop with concern, I found Sianna sultrily shimmying out of her dress. My lips parted to the slightest bit and my cock hardened. Our wanton eyes clashed. She raised a brow at me and sashayed her sexy body towards me.The conference was still going on and I couldn’t let them see her in that incredibly salacious lingerie, but I couldn’t take my heated eyes off her.“I came to join the meeting.” She teased in such a sexy way that made a growl slip from me.The soft lines of her hips and thighs had my cock stiffening in my pants. Her hips swayed in that sheer lingerie set in black lace with a crotchless G-string. The rosy nipples of her round breasts peeked through the matching bralette and a choker adorned her neck.The culmination of all my impulses was the need to latch onto those nipples with my lips, suck on them, and bite them down until she released that startled, demanding moan. My cock desired mainly one thing.Her.My addiction. I need to touc
-SIANNA’S POV-“Can we go home now,” Venus hoarsely pleaded with harlequin eyes, sitting up in the hospital bed of the bright sun-filled room. “I could eat some burgers, fries, and a coke.” Her gaze flickered from me to her Dad. “I’m starving.”Miriam, Marlena, Vance, Hailey, Mom, and I laughed as she said that. A sigh of relief left me as I looked at my daughter who was back to her old self after receiving the antidote. A lot of love flowed through the room.It’s been two weeks since she has been comatose. Can you imagine how thrilled I was when my mate told me about the antidote to get all of the kripling’s blood out of her system? We arranged everything for the next day.Just the sight of my daughter was enough to clog my throat with tears. Mom’s slender hand was warmly in mine as Marlena and Miriam helped Venus awaken from her coma. Vance held my shoulders, standing behind me. Hailey chewed her nails, ruining her manicured fingers.“We’re almost done, princess,” Vance stated, nonc
-VANCE’S POV-A thin smile curled my lips to see him being the usual hot-blooded Gamma that he was. Instead of thinking of himself, Blayne was coercing me into another battle. Contrarily, I preferred to fix the rift between me and my Luna. There was no anger or burning sensation in the link of the mate bond, but it did not mean that she was not still upset with me.“No.” I finally answered him. “We killed their king and generals. The Supernatural Triad Council’s gatekeepers are searching for Squiggles.” I deciphered. “The werelions will be humbled by their loss and the drastic reduction in their population. It will take years before they wage war against us. It is at that time that my generation will eliminate them.”“All planned out, huh?” Blayne scowled with disappointment. Even with his limp, he managed to keep up with me.“Yep.” I dictated as we made it to the top and sniffed the air. My eyes narrowed slightly as my face wrinkled up. “You smell cheesy, Blayne. Take a few days off.
-VANCE’S POV-Approximately one hundred of our warriors lined the gray plateau at the summit of the cliff, southwest of the territory. Awe-inspiring scenery can be seen here thanks to the panoramic view of the horizon and the thundering waterfall to the right which plummets directly into the ocean.Given its natural beauty and the absence of unpleasant recollections of bloodshed, it would be a pity to tarnish the region's unblemished history today.It was the Black Ops Patrol Station at the end of Beacanview Forest that alerted Raj of our visitors. Undoubtedly, he must have gotten the word to Blayne, or maybe Blayne beat it out of him. Either way, he was not supposed to be working.“Oh damn!” I inspected my battered Gamma up and down before we went down the granite cliffside trail. “You look worse than Freddy Krueger.”My heart went out to him and, oh boy, I was thrilled that he was alive. Although, he was disobeying my orders.Blayne was in black gym shorts with his blistered top shi
-THIRD PERSON’S POV-Venus and Vaheed sat around the breakfast nook. Vaheed was busy on his phone while Venus was reading the Brew'n Herald Newspaper. The paper was previously brought in by Zuzu and she flew away to have her morning flight in the forest.“The investigation update was posted on the front page. Turns out that the kriplings only attacked us. The vampires and witches were not attacked.” Venus highlighted with her harlequin-green eyes fastened to the paper.“Who cares? Dad’s dealing with it.” Vaheed shrugged, finding his phone more entertaining.Venus was disturbed by his uncaring attitude. “Those things were pretty powerful and they hurt me. How can you say that?”Understanding that his words hurt his twin sister’s feelings, Vaheed put his phone on the table and patted her on the shoulder. “Vee, you are safe now. Dad will make sure that they don’t hurt us again.”Venus sighed, gulped down her dose of halo-moon serum from the vial on the table, and went back to flipping th
-SIANNA’S POV-“I wanted to know what my punishment is.” Valen petulantly said as he continued descending the stairs, freshly showered.“Not a good time, Valen,” Vance told him without looking behind. I turned around and picked up a magazine from the center table, blindly flipping over pages.“Well, aren’t you going to give it to me tonight?” Valen pressed with hands in his jeans pockets.“Why are you so eager?” I continued scrolling the page with brewing agitation. “Do you think we’ll go easy on you?”“It’s not that, Mom.” Valen approached the couch, sheepishly. “I just wanted to start it right now.”“Why?” I flipped my head around and turned my body on the couch to scrutinize his face properly.“My punishment will end on Friday and there’s a party at Benji’s house on Saturday,” Valen dared to mention, battling an inner monologue.I glared at him. “You have the gall to tell me that you intend to go to a party when your father has just brought you back from an unapproved outing.”“Go
-SIANNA’S POV-“I’m sorry, Mom.” Valen expressed his regret as he entered the foyer of our home with Vance. He did not let me lash out at him for his recklessness.Automatically, I placed my hand over my heart. My entire body slumped in relief as I exhaled heavily. Still, he was going to get the hot seat.I sat in the living room on the long U-shape black leather couch with my head turned in his direction. “Valen, I can’t accept that apology until you explain to me what the hell was going through your head.”Vance stood by the Faux Marble White console table with a gold base, allowing me to handle our son's latest escapade. He would also feel the scourge of my tongue later.It was a little before sunset that Vance and the team went back to the aircraft carrier ship. The journey to Dark Wolverson was long from Oscianever Loch of the Pacific Ocean and so it was the next day in the afternoon when they arrived home. I fretted the entire sleepless night, watching the hours and praying that
-VANCE’S POV-My razor-sharp teeth flashed through the cold smile that I sent to Assad when Raj kneed Tygart into his crotch. Tygart’s eyes went as round as saucers as he dropped his knife, protectively clutched both hands before his family jewels, and fell to his knees. He was as vulnerable as a newly hatched chick coming out of its shell.In a rapid dash, Raj picked up the weapon and slit his neck. Tygart fell on his side and clutched his blood-leaking throat as his life slipped away right before his king and brother.Assad wrestled like crazy to be freed from my grip to no avail. He was powerless and helpless. The defeat eliminated any spark in his orange eyes. “We surrender,” his voice was a hoarse croak.“It doesn’t work like that, trog.” I gritted to Assad as fury rose, burning through my veins.In the meantime, muscles bulged in Kodjo's pallid neck as he ground his teeth in frustration, refusing to relent. As the tenuous seconds ticked by, his breathing labored during the kickb
-VANCE'S POV-Nyx returned in an ethereal white glow and spat out a dead fizzing repulsive form of a kripling and laid it down on the deck of the only ship left intact. He shook his large white head, flashing out his tongue at the distaste of the creature.Nyx set afire the dead kripling that burns into cinders. One down. Two to go. Next, Zuzu, materialized on the deck with the necromancer in one claw and a flailing Assad in the other."Tell her to take them to the shoreline of the first island," I told Valen, and he directed his guardians to do so.With that, all the jets altered their destination to Holmeva Ferney Islands. We found a clearing and managed to land.Alongside five elite warriors, Duke, Raj, Marlena, Valen, Devin and I trotted through a scanty area of bayberry and beach plum trees to the beach. My elites stood behind the criminals with their artillery leveled at them while we stood in front of them.The sea air arrived with a lofty nostalgic draft as blood, death, and s