Oh boy, here we go again. What do you think is Raya's mate Elliot or Dane?
Dane’s POV “I see you’ve returned with company,” Cruz greeted us outside the pack doors. I had already linked him that I was on the way back, but I hadn’t exactly been forthcoming about Bennett coming with me. “I have, this is Bennett,” I introduced him, waiting for Bennett to come up with whatever lie he was going to say. “Hello, Alpha Cruz. Thank you so much for taking care of Dane all these years. I have been looking for him for so long. I’m his uncle.” His lie caught me so off guard I’m surprised I was able to keep my emotions in check. Internally, my jaw had dropped to the floor. He and I looked nothing alike, not a sliver, not even our scents were similar. Of all the lies he could have told, this is what he came up with? “His uncle?” Cruz looked at me as he asked, trying to get a read on me, but I kept a good poker face on. He was pulling at my emotions through our bond, but I made sure not to let them out. Of course, this only caused his suspicions to rise. “That’s what
Raya’s POV “Now what? Are you going to keep me locked away forever? Even after you reject me or find out I am not truly your mate?” I asked him, trying to anger him enough to leave. Probably a stupid plan, but it’s all I have for now. “So what if I do? Maybe I’ll keep you up here and fuck you whenever I want. Your body calls to mine. You felt it last night, just as I did.” He leaned forward with a playful smirk, closing the distance between us. I backed away on the bed, trying to make sure he couldn’t reach my lips with ease. “No, you can’t take that from me. I won’t be some sex slave kept in a tower. I’d sooner throw myself out of the window!” I snapped, because in all honesty I really would. I would never allow myself to be degraded in that way…never. “Take that back,” he growled, standing straight now. “No! I meant every word.” I sat up, staring him down as best I could. “Take. It. Back.” he enunciated each word carefully with real power behind each syllable. “I. Will. No
Dane’s POV After futile attempts to get Garret to see eye to eye with me, we left Amaya’s room. Mai stayed, deciding to give healing Garret with the power of the sun a try. I wanted to stay and watch, intrigued by the Sunfire Packs abilities, but Bennett urged me to leave. We were on a short timer and had already wasted a lot of it. He swiftly helped me pack my belongings with Cruz not asking questions about my pack or where it was. He understood that I could not answer anything he would ask.. Suddenly a howl erupted from the direction of Amaya’s room, and I knew something terrible must have happened to Garret. Bennett beat me to the room, not caring about status' enough to stay behind me. His fatherly instincts were taking over, causing him to burst into the room. Garret was curled into a ball, whimpering, surrounded by Amaya and Mai. “What is it? What happened?” Bennett asked, sounding absolutely panicked. “I don’t know. I was healing him, and then he just howled and started wh
Raya’s POV I crashed into a hard chest, but I was still so stunned from the scene before me to turn and look at who I had just hit. Drusilla was bent over a massive dark wooden desk, her breast firmly pressed against its surface. Elliot was holding onto her braid tight as he pounded into her hard. It seemed violent and intense, and yet Drusilla seemed to be enjoying it through her medolic moans and screams. I knew I needed to leave, needed to look away before I was caught, but it was like a train wreck I couldn't pry my eyes away from. Whoever I bumped into must have gotten mad at my lack of attention, or apology, as they wrapped their arm around my waist from behind. To prevent me from making a sound, their other hand clasped over my mouth as they pulled me away from the scene that would forever be burned into my mind. I didn't struggle as I needed them to take me away, seeing as I had no self control. When we were far enough away, he put me down and turned me, letting me see the m
Dane's POV We raced back to the pack lands with Garret in tow. He had told his mother farewell and whimpered most of the way here. I forget how close he is to his her. She is his hero after all. When we got near the cliff, Bennett shifted back for a moment, grabbing hold of the crystal he was wearing around his neck. He held it out, turning slowly, but nothing happened. Once he placed it around his neck again, he shifted back and jumped in. I took it as a sign to follow, nudging Garret to do the same. It made me happy to know that Garret trusted me so much he didn't waste a second in jumping off what seemed like a steep cliff. His head moved slowly as he took in the scenery. Hell, even I was still looking around in wonder. This place was not your average pack lands, and I knew there was a lot I needed to learn before I cou
Raya’s POV Two days have passed since Blake had given me that blue liquid, although I found myself not needing it, as Elliot kept his distance. Not once had he visited me in my room, not that I’m complaining. I still eat dinner with them in their little separate dining room. Learning to keep my mouth shut, I didn’t want to push Elliot’s buttons by mistake. Now most of my days are spent annoying Blake in his room as he got permission for me to come when needed. Which, to me, meant an open invitation to join him whenever I wanted. Hunter has been avoiding me since the day we spoke. It was odd, but after our encounter, I found that wolf names would suddenly pop into my head. I am not sure if these really are the name of their wolves as I can’t just ask the werewolves. My brain could just be spewing random names the way it has been for the people outside my
Dane’s POVFor two days, Barrett has told Garret and I. Everything we need to know about this pack. We delved into its history. Apparently, any time Selene’s child is born, they are brought here. In some way or another they enter this pack and strengthen it with their presences. They then take their place as king or queen and the Alpha helps them rule, sort of like a Beta, but more. So I am not in any way related to the firstborn child of Selene. Slightly disappointing, because that would have been really cool, but still, I loved learning about the history.This is the most powerful pack around, which speaks to the volume of our enemy. If he can cause a powerful pack such as this to hide, he has to be pretty damn strong. Barrett then went on to tell me that I need to learn how to truly harness the power of the moon. What we do in t
Raya’s POV Elliot had stormed out of the room with Dru following closely behind. I could feel her desperation from the hall. She wanted Elliot to change his mind and choose her. Hell, I wanted that too. The two deserve each other, but the thought of how all this is affecting Hunter broke my heart. He didn’t deserve to be tormented like this. “Blake, you have to help me!” I urged him, letting all of my worry at once. “How? That liquid isn’t going to do you any good once he’s marked you.” Blake’s somber expression let me know he would be of no use to me right now. He had a defeatist attitude, and that’s not what I needed. I needed someone willing to stand, to fight, to help me the hell out. “Help me find a way out,” I pleaded, feeling like my fate was seale
Raya’s POV A heavy gush of hair left my lungs as my sweet child kicked me under the ribs once more. There was barely any room for him inside me now, and I still had another two weeks to go. Training has become increasingly hard, as being pregnant has somehow tripled my powers. I guess my body wants to protect our child just as much as my heart. “What have I told you about kicking your mother?” Dane jokingly scolded our child as he pointed to my stomach, as if he could understand. I laughed, loving every moment of seeing him be a dad. Dane has spoiled me rotten, never leaving my side, carrying me everywhere, bringing me everything. I couldn’t ask for a better king– for a better mate. In this world he is more than just a husband. He is part of my soul– my literal other half. “I’m ready for him to come out, but also not. I really feel like I have no idea what I am doing. What if I mess it all up? What if I can’t control my goddess magic while in labor?” These worries have been eatin
Raya’s POV Holding Dane’s hand, I dragged him out of the orgy that had apparently started and gave chase to Nessa. I wanted to know who it was that was mated to a woman like her. Who would be strong enough to handle her? She was fast as she ran through the field and into the castle. She paused at the center first floor with her nose in the air as she scented out her mate. When she caught the strong smell once more, she headed up the stairs. I began to realize where we were headed as she turned right at the corridor and then another left. When we reached his room, it suddenly made sense. I had seen that faint white line when they had first met, after all. I just didn’t realize what it was, and neither had they. She busted that door open without a care, entering without asking. Blake’s eyes bulged out of his head as he stared at a crazy looking Nessa. Her eyes were fiercely on him, like a cat in heat ready to pounce. She was not going to be taking no as an answer, so I really hope Bla
Raya’s POV I found Grandpa with Blake, messing with things in his room. It was almost as if we had two official wizard’s instead of just one. I realized with the curse gone, and Elliot dead, would Blake want to return to his old pack. That would be something I would leave up to him. Of course, I would miss him if he chose to leave, but I would also understand. Especially with Dad coming back, we would have 3 wizards in this pack, and somehow that feels against the rules. If there even are any for that. “I need to talk to you,” I told him as I approached him, giving him a hug before I continued. With everything going on, I had yet to tell him the news about Dad. I was giddy with excitement, ready to just blurt it out. “You’ve got my attention, pumpkin.” “I had a meeting this morning with a group of gods called the Gilded Enforcers.” “The Gilded Enforcers?!” Grandpa’s eyes shot wide, seeming to know exactly who I was talking about. “Are you okay? Are you being punished? What hap
Raya’s POVI watched as Amaya tried to process everything that had just been told to her. She took a step back as she does when she needs a second longer to think. Her eyes scanned over Hunter cautiously, taking in every little feature. She was studying him, studying her mate. Finally, after about 5 minutes, she walked towards Hunter. I watched as my poor new friend stood against my oldest friend. He was scared. I could feel it from where I stood. “You’re a wizard?” Her tone was laced with deep disbelief, even though I had confirmed his story. Amaya wasn’t quick to trust, especially not someone she previously disliked. “I am.” Hunter nodded, his posture slouching slightly under her gaze. She was tearing this poor new Alpha down in a matter of seconds as she circled him, almost as if she were appraising me. “Show me,” she demanded, holding her chin as she continued to analyze him. “I don’t really know how without hurting something.” “Come with me.” Amaya grabbed his hand, causing
Hunter’s POVI tried to find Amaya last night, to tell her who I was to her. I knew witches didn’t have mates, at least not normally. Most chose a wizard to be with so that their children could still have magic. In rare instances a wolf would be mated to a witch, but in most of those cases, the witch would reject them, not wanting to lose the magic they could pass down to their children. I could understand that, but this would be different. I am not only a werewolf but a wizard, and as such, Amaya and I could have children that would still be able to have magic. She wouldn’t have to give anything up to be with me, at least nothing except the Lunaris Pack.My heart clenched at the thought of her rejecting me. I knew she hated the Eclipse Moon Pack with a passion. Without her feeling the mate bon
Raya’s POVI awoke to the sound of a light humming. It called to me like a siren in the night, leading me in a trance down the hall and away from my sleeping mate. Standing in front of a room with a black door speckled in white, I slowly opened the door, unsure of what I would find. There stood three large figures in gold, each one with their own intimidating presence. Their eerie eyes scanned over me as if I were nothing more than an ant in their wake. In front of them stood my mother alongside my father. I knew not who these large figures were, but I knew they were important.“Come inside, daughter of Selene. Your presence is required for us to proceed,” the man in the middle spoke. He was taller than the other two by a few inches. His gold skin shone as if he were painted in golden glitter. His hair was no different, spar
Dane’s POVThe fight that felt like it had taken days to finish, was finally over. Raya was safe and in my arms once more as we stared out onto the bloody field. I knew we had a lot to clean up, but for just a minute I was able to hold Raya close. The effects of the necklace that Blake had gifted me before the fight were starting to wear off, causing me to feel the insane need to be wrapped around my mate. She stared out at all the deceased, feeling their deaths deep in her soul. I knew it was affecting her greatly, especially Barrett’s.“Elliot is dead,” she whispered to me, revealing she wasn’t just hurting for Barrett. “We need to find Cruz, he’s hurt.”With just those words the need to consume her vanished, replaced by worry for the man I call my brother. We
Ch. 80Hunter’s POVI reached for Amaya, feeling myself be whisked away, but not wanting to leave her. My heart ached, wanting to tell her who she was to me. It was obvious she had no idea. I honestly wasn’t sure if witches had mates, or how any of that worked. Having just had so much of myself revealed to me, I wondered if she would accept a freak such as myself. The need to yell at Blake for taking me away from my mate was strong, only when we landed and my eyes fell on Elliot did that need stop.“Fuck me,” Blake said, letting out a breath of despair as he kneeled beside Elliot.I had never seen him so hurt before, not in all my life. Memories of us playing together, fighting one another, and growing strong alongside each other
Raya’s POVWe were whisked away into the galaxy as stars flitted about all around me. It was the most beautiful sight, but as I got closer to them, I realized they weren’t just stars. Each one had a name and they belonged to a witch or wizard, while others belonged to wolves. The stars were the magic that made every supernatural possible. They were the magic that wizards and witches yielded. The magic that helped werewolves shift. The magic that kept vampires alive. One in particular, a giant red star, called to me. I knew it to be mine as I approached its flickering light.“I thought you might be able to feel them all, but I wasn’t sure,” Dad said with a proud smile on his face. “This one is yours, go ahead and touch it.”My hands shook with nerves, unsure of what was about to happen