“Hunter?” She called my name as if she knew me, but was unsure if it was truly I.
Her flowing white hair, along with the markings on her skin, made it almost impossible to tell it was her. However, when I met those aquamarine eyes I knew just who she was. I shifted instantly, feeling so overwhelmed with guilt, but also relief to see she was okay. My arms wrapped around her, holding her tight as I began to apologize.
“I’m so sorry, Raya. That day I just couldn’t hold Kiaro back any longer. The Alpha command was too great, but don’t worry. I renounced my title, and I left the back. There’s something I need to tell you.” Her eyes shifted behind me, noticing Dru’s wolf. I realized she more than likely knew who that was,
Stella had another vision shortly after we had stopped the festivities, telling me I needed to rush into the forest. She gave me exact directions, telling me two important wolves would come across our path. I never would have imagined that it would be Dru and Hunter. That’s not to say I wasn’t happy to see Hunter, because I was actually very happy when my eyes spotted Kiaro. It was more that I was wary of Dru, and where her loyalties truly were. I wanted to believe that she truly was on our side, but the way she acted when I was held prisoner, made it hard to do.When Stella dropped the news that one of the wolves would be Garret’s mate, but that he would have to get over her past to accept her, I never imagined she meant Dru. I had already told Garret that I would support his decision when it came to his mate. Even though it is Dru, my statement was still true. Garret has always su
Ch. 68Dane’s POVMy sweet mate had allowed us to reveal her secret to the world. She didn’t care what it would mean for her as she only wanted to help us. Knowing who she was would entice others to come and help us. There are many who honor and love Selene and Orion. Their children are just as much a part of that love, and I know many who would lay their lives down for them. Cruz already knew about Raya, of course, so it was easy to get him to help.“I would have helped you even if she weren’t the child of Selene. You’re still my brother in a way, Dane. Your pack and mine will always be allied, as long as you’ll still have me as your best friend,” he told me when I called.“Of course I will.”
Elliot’s POV "Anything?" I asked the lowly wolf that had taken the place of Hunter. His betrayal ran so deep, cutting me down further. Hunter being unhappy was nothing new with how he'd been this past year, but I never would have guessed it was enough to make him leave. He called me his brother, and then deserted me the moment he got the chance. Not only did he leave, but he took Dru with him. That shouldn't have been a surprise, as they were attached at the hip. I thought Dru would have convinced him to stay. "No, sir. No word on where they went," the wolf answered. "Let them turn into rogues. I don't have time to lick their petty emotional wounds." The words hurt even myself as I spoke them. I wanted to whimper away, feeling hurt and angered. It was all jumbled into one large ball of negative emotions, with anger being the prevalent one. "We head out as planned." "Yes, sir. I will alert the others." I watched the wolf run off in the direction of our troops. He was strong, but
Raya’s POV“Of course we shall join you. You are our goddess’ child. My pack will follow you to the ends of the Earth, if that is what you so desire,” Alpha Cho said, finally letting go of my hand. He had held it between his for quite a few minutes now as he spoke.“Thank you, Alpha Cho.”“I do not need to be thanked for doing something I take pleasure in. It will be an honor to fight by your side.”Dane pulled me back to his side the moment my hand had been released. He had been able to contain himself for those few minutes, but I knew it was eating away at him. We have been going around all day to every nearby pack to ask for help. Every time we would, the Alpha would clasp my hand in theirs as if seekin
Ch. 71Raya’s POVMy heart was racing as we hurried outside, now hearing the commotion that was happening outside. When the castle doors flung open, my mind couldn’t seem to process what was happening. I was frozen in shock as I watched Wolves as black as night fight against our own. They were obviously from the Eclipse Moon Pack, only they weren’t alone, and it wasn’t vampires at their side at the moment. With them were wolves just as dark, only when the light hit them, hues of red would shine against their fur.At first glance you would think it was only Elliot and his pack, but if you really looked, you could see it was more. I am not sure who this pack was, but they weren’t normal wolves. They weren’t made by my mother, no, this felt more like a pact formed with a demon. I am
Ch. 72Raya’s POVElliot kept his hand raised, but his eyes locked on mine. A certain softness crept over them for just a moment before they turned dark and cold again. He growled at me in warning as I approached him, causing me to halt in my steps. The pleading feeling to be saved that came from him had not stopped. In fact, it had intensified. It was as if not a single part of him wanted to do what he was about to do, but he was no longer in control. Even Callis, who had succumbed to the darkness fully, was hesitant to break the crystal. Although I was unsure why. Breaking the crystal would allow the vampires and sorcerers to come in and aid them, so why wouldn’t he want that?“Elliot, please don’t do this,” I pleaded with him, trying to keep my voice leveled and calm, even though I was an
The clouds that loomed in the sky, blocking the moon’s radiance, only added to the darkness I felt around me. I’m not sure how or why, but I could feel Draven nearby. My scar pulsated. The small amount of magic left inside it called to be reunited with its master. It hurt, causing me some mild discomfort I had to push through. Raya was my number one priority, refusing to lose her to the same man that killed my parents. Of course, the need for revenge was eating away at me, but I knew that the fight with Draven needed to happen with Raya at my side. He had taken everything from both of us, leaving only Raya’s grandfather for her.I was happy she found Harold and that he was somehow able to regain his magic. He had proven to be a great asset, abolishing a lot of our enemies with his powerful spells. Harold wasn’t the only one being of great use, as Blake proved his loyalties ton
Ch. 74Raya’s POVThe sound of the glass breaking around me was nothing compared to the sound of my heart beating, as I knew I was falling to my death. I held my hand out as if I could reach the ledge of the window that was now 6 feet away. My stomach had dropped and my mind scrambled to find a way to save myself. Only within seconds, I felt myself being swallowed by a bright light. Warmth wrapped itself around me, pushing out the chill of the night air. My body radiated light, much like the moon, causing me to glow so brightly it almost blinded me.“I knew you would one day discover how to open the ethereal plane, but I never imagined it would be this way.” Her gentle voice greeted me, proving a great comfort to me. My eyes slowly opened, greeted by a warm light that shone all around the white em
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