The tension in the pack house was thick considering everyone that stood around chatting.It was casual, as they didn't plan to fight a warlock and witch in mere hours. Demetria twisted her fingers around Sabrina's diary, which held Sabrina's suspicion of Ivory loving her brother as more than just a friend.She wasn't sure if Jack knew about Ivory's feelings or not, but he would know Sabrina's suspicion once she showed him the diary. Then there was the issue of getting Kitty, or whatever his real name was, to talk with Ivory there. She should probably ask his name.Demetria tried not to think about it, because her nerves were already all over the place. Kerry rested his palm against her lower back and whispered in her ear, "I can feel your nerves, love. Calm down."Easier said than done. Demetria keptreplaying Jack cutting off her finger and the cruel stare in his eyes, the ghoulish look that took over him at any given moment. She didn't want the pack to deal with that, or see that k
Demetria didn't fight when he guided her down to his chest, and they lay in the field together. Kerry's nerves were all over the place. The pack hadn't had a war in years. Though the wars before were over land, or rogues, this time there was more at stake— his second chance.Demetria made circles against his bare chest with her fingertips. Neither of them cared that he'd lost his clothes in his shift. "I know I'm not her," she said softly. "She was a shewolf, and had a closer connection with you than I ever could.""Demetria-""No," she said, sitting up on her elbow to look at him, "let me finish. I know you miss having that, or better yet, your wolf misses having another wolf." She brushed her fingers against his jaw. "I will do anything I can to make up for that. If you need me to run with you, pet you, I will be there for you. Always."Kerry stroked her forehead. "I do miss my first mate, but where I used to ache for her, I don't anymore. My wolf aches to be near you. You're my fu
Demetria stared down at Cynthia's face and the determination that rested in her eyes. Demetria felt the fire behind her promise, and hoped for the same thing. Her hands had been on fire once Ivory branded her.The smug look on her face while she caused Demetria pain had reminded Demetria of what they were up against. She wondered if every time Ivory saw Demetria, she thought of Sabrina, and how her brother would never love her the way she wanted. Either way, Demetria planned to take them down.Cynthia stood up and offered Demetria a hand. The brands were still bright red, but the pain was gone. Demetria regretted ever considering that Cynthia had been evil.She'd done nothing but save Demetria on multiple occasions, she deserved more credit.Kerry reached forward and pulled Demetria into a hug. "You're okay?"She smiled at him, knowing his heart was in the right place by taking her to the field that morning. Being together and resting before the showdown had been a great plan. "I'm f
Kerry's wolf skimmed the surface, begging to be let free from his chains at the sight of them. The tension that formed in the air crawled over his skin. As if his wolf needed another reason to hate Jack, he eyed Demetria like he'd missed her.It sent anger up his spine and into his throat like fire. His wolf growled lowly, howling in the midst of him, making Kerry's body shake with a need to shift. Demetria reached over and grabbed Kerry's hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.It wasn't just the siblings that had his wolf on edge, it was the hellhounds crouched and ready to fight beside them. Then the creature lurking in the back. His coat was so black that it nearly blended into the darkness around them. His ghoulish red eyes were vibrant and shifty. Kerry couldn't be sure, but he thought the creature smiled. He'd never seen anything like it before. He stood nearly eight feet tall, burly like a bear but cunning like a person. He looked plucked from Hell, right along with the hellhou
Demetria's senses kicked into overdrive.Everything, everyone, around her shifted in one second, the wolves transitioned into their wolf forms, while Cynthia and Demetria braced themselves for impact.Kerry's wolf landed before Demetria, blocking her from harm. She knew he meant well, but she needed to see to use her magic. The beast the evil twins brought with them roared, and it sent a shiver down Demetria's spine.She knew better than to radiate any fear because creatures like that fed off it. Though, while peering around Kerry's hulking wolf, she noticed several wolves attacking the beast in teams of three and four, tearing him down inch by inch.Ivory cowered down against the base of the tree where Kitty had been hiding. Ike had her trapped there because of her betrayal. Demetria wasn't sure if he would let her go or not, but she looked terrified that he knew the truth.Kitty, who was a very attractive alpha, was helping fight two hellhounds at once."We have to move," Demetria s
The ground broke open beneath Kerry's paws. Frantically, he searched the grounds for Demetria, seeing Jane beside her,while Jack wreaked havoc around them.‘The hellhounds are almost gone’, Alpha Davis said through the mind link.Kerry glanced around at the wolves fighting the last two, while Roan fought Dom like he'd been waiting his entire life for it. Kerry would have unleashed hell on the siblings too if one of them turned him into a cat. Of all things to be turned into.“We need to bring Jack down”, Alpha Davis said.Kerry nodded. Walking over the cracks in the earth, his wolf stumbled to stay upright. What Kerry would do to have the balance of a cat right about now. Jane protected Demetria, but Kerry sensed Demetria's anger growing by the second.Cynthia clung to the porch railing of the pack house as the earth moved beneath them. If they didn't get them away from the house, it'd collapse, and he was sure an earthquake caused by a deranged warlock wasn't covered by insurance.Al
Demetria's body went numb, any idea ofmovement vanquished from her being, Ikerendering her helpless. The hope she had slowly leaked out like a pierced balloon, and her air went along with it. They should have never let their guard down, not even for a second.Cynthia put her hands outward, and Demetria knew it wouldn't work. He was using her to get what he wanted, the pendant. Because Jack would die trying to fight for Sabrina. If he wasn't so hateful and selfish, it would have been romantic."Don't even think about it," Jack said. "That dragon will set this entire yard on fire in seconds, and Demetria will be tossed into the portal forever."Kerry shifted, quickly, and stepped toward Cynthia. "He's not going to toss her in there," he whispered to Cynthia. "He needs her to bring Sabrina back, and she is his vessel."There was a twinkle in Jack’s eye. "You're right,” he said, tossing Demetria to the ground and lifting Cynthia up. Cynthia screamed, but invisible hands wrapped around
Watching Demetria make her way toward the portal sent vomit up Kerry's throat. As if the sound of the wolves tearing into the dragon behind him wasn't stressful enough, and the death of his alpha, now his mate was risking her life... again.The inky blackness crawled upward from the ground and molded into Jack’s form.When he blinked, realizing everything that happened, what little resolve he had leftevaporated. Dan still cradled Cynthia to his chest, daring Jack to make a move and touch his mate again.Jack’s deep chuckle melted into a low hum, and then a roar like he was the animal, not the pack. Putting his arms outward, his body shook, and he began to seethe. It reminded Kerry of a deranged 'Dragon Ball Z' character, and he fought his laugh.Demetria made eye contact with him from across the yard and nodded. Stepping closer to the portal, Kerry curled his fingers into a fist. He could see the heat licking at her body, forming sweat against her skin. He went to step toward her, t