Landry’s POVAt first, he saw how red her face was getting once the fighting ceased, but then he could smell the sweet scent of strawberry milk. Her breathing was growing heavy and through the fabrics of her shirt, her nipples hardened. He knows she’s going into heat. The problem is, they aren’t alone. If she goes into heat as Bernice the female alpha, they will know she’s definitely not an alpha.They will have her figured out that she’s actually an omega. A small whimper escaped from her lips as she pressed her back against the large nearby tree. She rubbed her back against the tree, panting as the sensation stimulates her irritated body. Her eyes pleaded with him to help release some of this tension, but they can’t do anything about it right then and there.He takes a hold of her hand and pulls her through the forest. She follows closely behind him, tightening her fingers around his grip. He knows just how much she loves his touch during this time. Her body trembles slightly from t
Bernice It only takes an hour for us to return to the palace. By the time we got back, I was winded. Fighting took a lot out of me, not to mention the sex afterward. I’m still recovering from the heat I endured after the fight ended. I wasn’t expecting to go into heat like that, but I suppose it means my condition is once again worsening.We reached my bedroom where Landry insisted, I lay down so he can give me the blood treatment. His blood, mixed with the berries he’s picked in his garden, helps to minimize my symptoms. But it’s not going to prevent me from dying. He says it’ll slow down time a bit so he can find a cure. I don’t want to disappoint him, but I know there’s no cure. Or else I would have found it by now and cured myself. If there was a way to make it so I don’t die when I turn 25, then of course I would do whatever it took to make it happen.I felt exhaustion overtaking me and my body grew warm, but not the kind of warm where I’m going into the heat. The kind of warm w
Bernice I woke up with a headache. Landry wasn’t anywhere to be seen, but from his lingering scent, I know he was here recently. But there is also another lingering scent that I couldn’t shake. It smelled familiar but I couldn’t figure out where I remember the scent from. I can tell the fever is gone, thankfully. There is also a manila envelope that’s sitting on the pillow beside me.I frown as I take the folder into my hands. It definitely wasn’t here when I fell asleep. I wonder who dropped this off? From the scent, it wasn’t from Landry. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried about the contents of this envelope.As I opened it, I saw a few different pieces of paper that appeared to be important documents.It was labeled: The raid on vampires.I gasped as I continued to read the information on the papers. It was about a vampire attack a few years ago. It says that Landry had led a raid in the vampire territory that ultimately caused a vampire retaliation attack. Because of th
Bernice I thought there would be more of an argument, but Landry just got really quiet. He’s processing my request to return home. With the assassin still out there, I know that’s not something he wanted to do. But with the look on my face, he knew how serious I am.“It’s dangerous,” he says, staring around my face. “That assassin could find you…”“I’ll be safer anywhere else other than here,” I say to him, narrowing my eyes. I know I’m acting terribly toward him, but I can’t help it. I’m just so furious and hurt by his actions. I’m hurt that he hid this from his fighters. I’m hurt that he hid this from me.It was a feeling I wasn’t used to; I was used to those around me disappointing me, but I wasn’t used to Landry disappointing me. This feels oddly different. It feels unsettling and I can’t help the pain in my heart.He sighs and backs away from me; the argument ended there. He watches as I finish packing my belongings and I leave the palace.It doesn’t take long before I return to
Landry’s POVLandry finds Bernice sitting by a large oak tree. Her knees are pressed against her chest and her head is lowered. Her hair was covering her face, so he can’t see it at first. But as he approaches, she lifts her gaze to meet his and he sees the glistening of tears running down her narrow features and delicately dripping off her chin.Her eyes were like small pools as tears filled them and spilled over her long lashes. His heart was breaking seeing her like this. He doesn’t ever want her to be hurt. He stands by her for a moment, allowing her to continue feeling her feelings. He knows this is a lot for her to take in. She just found out her family no longer needs her. Even though this was something she knew was going to happen eventually, Landry imagined that it wasn’t very easy.“I don’t have anywhere to go,” she whispered, breaking her eyes from his and staring down at her trembling fingers.This is the first time that Bernice has shown this level of weakness in front of
Tina’s POVBy the time Tina returns to her home, she was fuming with rage towards that omega bitch. How can she just leave and then return like that? After what she found out about Landry? Does nothing turn her away from him? Not even the fact that he put all his people in danger for his own selfish reasons?Tina’s parent’s noticed Tina’s anger, and when asked about it, Tina confessed to her plans. She wanted to rid of that omega once and for all. Her parents found her antics to be funny, and they were also equally annoyed that her plans didn’t work.“You don’t need to worry, my darling,” her mother said, sitting down on the corner of her bed, trying to comfort her heartbroken daughter. “We are going to take revenge. You will soon get everything you deserve.”“What is the plan?” Tina asks, lifting her damp face from her pillow, revealing the sorrow in her eyes. “What are you going to do?”“Something we should have done a long time ago,” her father says. “But until then, don’t worry to
Landry’s POV“Tina?!”Landry sat up in bed quickly at Bernice’s words. He nearly laughed at the very thought. It’s true that Tina wanted the crown and wanted to be his luna queen, but that is something he knew for certain he didn’t want. He could hardly stand to be around Tina for five minutes. Bernice must know that there’s nothing going on between him and Tina and there never will be.“I’m sorry if I’m being forward,” she says, also sitting up. She peered up at him through her long lashes and he could see a little sadness lingering in her beautiful gaze. “I see how she looks at you and she seems to care for you a lot. Enough to where she tries to get me out of the picture. I know it must have been her that left that envelope for me. It was her that tried to drug me. I can see her antics.”“I will speak with her right away,” Landry says quickly. He had no idea that it was Tina that left the envelope for Bernice containing information about the vampire raid. How would she get somethin
Bernice’s POV“Do you know what we need?” Jessie asks, grabbing onto my arms excitedly. I was almost afraid to ask. “A girl’s day!”“A girl’s day?” I asked, raising my brows. I’ve never partaken in a girl’s day before. Then again, I’ve never had friends to do so with.“Yes!” She squealed excitedly. “I’m talking about mani/pedis, massages, and facials. Maybe even a total makeover!”She seemed so excited, and I didn’t want to be the one to make that go away, so I agree to her girl’s day, despite the tightening knot in my stomach. She squealed again as she clapped her hands loudly, echoing through the living room. Upon request, a couple of maids appeared and awaited her orders. She smiles pleased at them as she stood to her feet.“I need you to prepare a spa day in this palace,” Jessie orders. “I want mani/pedis, massages, and facials without having to leave the palace grounds.”“Yes, your highness,” they all said in unison as they bow their heads.“Call only the best; tell them it’s for
Bernice’s POV6 months later“Oh, my goddess, Bernice!! You look gorgeous!!” Jessie squealed as she ran into my room.I stood in front of my mirror wearing the most beautiful wedding gown I had ever seen. It was designed by the best designers around the kingdom. Jessie wouldn’t let me get my dress from anyone different.I couldn’t believe that today was the day that I was marrying Landry. I never thought this day would come. I kept my long hair up and away from my neck; I wanted my mark to be seen by all eyes as I walked down the aisle to my love. My wedding dress was strapless and hugged my curves perfectly, expanding around my waists and flowing in smooth and delicate fabrics around my feet, expanding outward. There were white flowers decaling the fabrics and a couple of white flowers entwined in the curly locks of my hair.I felt like a princess; this must be how Jessie feels all of the time.Jessie, of course, looked gorgeous in her light pink dress.“I’m honored you chose me to b
Bernice’s POVI couldn’t get back to the palace fast enough. As soon as I got through the front doors, I could smell the scent of my pup. He was in the living room with Caleb.Caleb sat on the couch with my pup in his arms; he was laughing and speaking in the baby which made me smile. Caleb looked up and gave me a wide grin.“We were just bonding,” Caleb said fondly.I chuckled as I made my way over to them; Landry stepped beside me to get a better look at our son and I could feel his breathing out in relief. I knew Landry would be pleased that he looked exactly like him. I could feel his heart growing in size as he stared down at the small pup.“He’s incredible…” Landry breathed; he reached out to touch the pup’s cheek, running his hand down the side of his face. “He’s beautiful.”Tears were welling in Landry’s eyes; my heart was feeling so full at that moment. I was so happy to be with my family once again.“He needs a name still,” I tell him. “I wanted to wait for you.”Landry thou
Bernice’s POVI could already hear the music from the ceremony booming through the city. This wasn’t a place to take a baby. I turned to Caleb and handed him my pup.“Can you take him to the palace?” I asked. “I need to find Landry and congratulate Jessie, and then we will come home.”“Of course,” Caleb said with a fond smile as he gladly took my pup from me. “See you soon,” he said, turning away and heading in the direction of the palace.I smiled fondly as I watched him walk away. After a moment, I turned back in the direction of the ceremony and went toward the music.I had to admit that it was incredibly overwhelming. There was no way I would ever get used to this many people in one place; there had to be hundreds of people at the ceremony. Not many noticed me as I shoved my way through them. A couple of them gasped as they got a glimpse of my face, and I heard some murmurs that I was Landry’s Omega.I certainly didn’t like being called Landry’s anything. I wasn’t his property. Bu
Bernice’s POVI can’t remember the last time I slept that well; it’s been ages. As I opened my eyes, the sun shining through the window nearly blinded me. I winced, feeling a small headache brewing in my temple. I sat up in bed, staring around the fairly plane room. This was another smaller pack so the packhouse was also on the smaller side.I could smell coffee brewing from downstairs, causing my mouth to water. I hadn’t had coffee since before I was pregnant.Wait.Oh, my goddess!I look down at my bed and saw that it was empty.My pup was gone.With a racing heart, I slid out of bed quickly and ran out of the room. I couldn’t get downstairs fast enough. Someone had taken my pup and they were going to pay for this.I didn’t give anybody permission to…“Caleb?” I gasped as I entered the kitchen.Caleb sat at the kitchen with a plate of breakfast, coffee, and my pup in his arms. I stared at him with such disbelief that he broke out into a grin.“I didn’t want to wake you,” he said. “I
Landry’s POVIt’s been 24 hours since Alaric has been killed. It took a few hours for his men to clean the mess of the vampires and go through all of Alaric’s stuff in the layer. There wasn’t much to find other than Alaric’s plans to take over the werewolf territory and eventually work his way to the bear territory.He knew that not all his vampire issues were solved, there will still be vampires that want to defeat the wolves, and there will also be bears that would want to defeat the wolves as well. But at least his biggest problem was done for right now.He could finally breathe; except for the fact that Bernice still couldn’t be found. His Beta had reported moments ago that they have checked 4 packs so far and Bernice wasn’t in any of them. She still had him blocked from their mindlink, so he couldn’t reach out to her.A nasty feeling formed in the pit of Landry’s stomach. What if she doesn’t want to return home?“Don’t be stupid,” his wolf hissed. “Of course, she wants to return
Landry’s POVCaleb stood trembling with blood splattered across his body, standing over Alaric’s dead body. Landry was amazed that Caleb had that much courage and managed to kill Alaric.Caleb looked utterly defeated, and yet he also looked relieved.Landry knew this was a lot for a 15-year-old to take in.He placed his hand on Caleb’s shoulder, reassuring him that he was there and that he was going to be okay.“We still don’t know where Bernice is,” Caleb cried. “She has all of us blocked. She won’t know that Alaric is dead.”He was right and Landry would be lying if he said he wasn’t also worried about that. But for right now, they needed to clean this mess. There will be other vampires after them once they realize their lord was taken from them.“Alpha King!” His Beta shouted in a mindlink. Caleb also looked up, indicating that he could also hear the Beta speaking. “You need to come out here… something is happening!”Caleb and Landry exchanged wary looks before departing from the l
Third Person POVAt a young age, Caleb had learned from his father how to break into safes. He wasn’t sure why that was a skill his father had taught him, or how his father even knew how to do such a thing. He never thought that type of skill would ever come in handy; until now.It didn’t take him long to get into Alaric’s safe; once he had it opened, there was only one thing inside. It was wrapped in this maroon, silk cloth. As soon as Caleb touched it, he knew whatever was inside was incredibly sharp. He could also feel the dark magic consuming it. It gave him an uneasy feeling.He didn’t think this was something he should be holding; but somehow, he knew that this was the key to defeating Alaric.He unwrapped the object to uncover a dagger. It was an interesting dagger made entirely of silver. The handle was maroon with golden swirls, just like everything else in this room.Caleb was sensing a theme.This was what was going to kill Alaric once and for all.“You thought you were cle
Third Person POVThe layer was dark; Caleb had to squint his eyes in order to see properly. Even with his wolf’s eyes, it was difficult to navigate through the dark halls that to what felt like nowhere. There were no sounds that indicated any life within the layer, and he wasn’t sure where the halls ended, but he found what seemed to be an elevator in one of the darkest corners.His heart was pounding violently against his chest as he stepped into the elevator. He knew already it was going to lead him down to the layer where Alaric has kept his sister for torture. He doesn’t think he was going to find Bernice down there, but he feared for what he was about to find.As the elevator doors opened, he stepped into a dimly lit room. The walls were lit with candlelight; everything seemed to be made of concrete and smelled of mildew and rotting flesh. He nearly gagged at the stench.Still, there were no sounds indicating that there was anybody down there. Could Alaric really have left his la
Bernice’s POV“Talia…?” I said again, forcing myself to sit up and ignore the dizzy feeling that washed over me. “What… what are…” I couldn’t even get the words out of my voice.She continued to cradle my crying pup in her arms while staring at me with a grin spreading across her face.“You didn’t honestly think that Alaric would let you go that easily… did you?” She asked with a fake pout. “You are pathetic to think otherwise. I’m just glad I don’t have to pretend to be your friend anymore.”“It was you the entire time?” I asked, my word quivering. I could hardly believe what was seen before me.How had I not known that it was Talia this entire time? I have lived in her house for almost a month; she showed me kindness and helped take care of me. But it was only so she can get my baby.“Sorry to disappoint you,” she said. “But I must be leaving now.”She turned away as I started to feel my wolf growing furious from within me. She was no longer going to be quiet; she was about to lose