Willow Aguerd Finally moments... " Grandmother willow!! Grandmother willow!! I have been found out by my mate. You have to come now. Please hurry.” Sonia had called out over a siren telepathic mind link. " Do not fret Sonia, I will be there in a minute. Go ahead and destroy every trace of the child." “Okay.” she said . This was thirteen years ago.I have lived long, too long and to be honest I am tired but I just have to do one more thing.Train one more queen, Sonaya Lockhart.Once that is done then I can finally rest. I had been ready since six am that day.I knew to expect her call. My visions weren't those that changed. My visions showed me what will happen, then I thought up various possible scenarios of how things could play out.I quickly strapped the waist bag around my waist and double checked to ensure the potions I needed were there. I imagined myself in my
Sonaya's Pov..It was better this way.To be left alone in the boot of the car, while silence reigned.My mind though was a different matter entirely.Thoughts raced through it like a car race was happening in my head.Nothing, I mean absolutely nothing had gone according to plan.I just kept replaying the scene of Alphonso slashing mother open again and again .It just kept on playing and replaying in my head.Soon it began to interchange with the scene of my real mum, being butchered like an animal, while I watched on.Even then my tears were useless, just as they were some minutes ago.How can someone, mother described as powerful be so useless?Why on earth couldn't I do anything?I just realised now that people always died around me and their deaths were never easy.They were always vicious.Bile rose up in my throat.The realisation made me frantic all of a sudden.I could feel Panic rising inside o
Sonaya's Pov ....I couldn't sleep, not even a wink all night because of the cold. I was shivering like a leaf, teeth chattering all night like a tambourine.Sleep also eluded me because my mind would not shut down, it was like I was high on sorrow, pain and loss.The thought of being punished ontop of all this in the morning made my agony worse.I heard foot steps approaching but I didn't move, I couldn't, I stayed there curled up in myself in a futile, worthless effort to stay warm.These cell aren't meant for people like me, they're meant for Lycans whose body temperatures adjust automatically to whatever weather they are in.The footsteps got louder and louder as whoever it was drew closer and closer to my cell.I just hoped that whoever it was, was just passing by.But I had no such luck.The footsteps stopped directly in front of my cell and I couldn't believe what happened next.Ice cold water thrown at me.I shrieked
Alpha DerrickRegional Alpha, Southern Region. "Quarterly projections are just over fifteen percent Alpha." Tim informed me and I hissed loudly. Irritation and anger licking through my bones. "That isn't acceptable, I asked for that to be reduced to below seven percent. And why do we still have problems with the low water project?". I snarled angrily at them. "You know what, you can all do whatever you want to do, but I need all these reports ready exactly to my specifications. I need them to be ready in two days." "Kaanan, why are the Workforce projections low ?" I asked forcefully " Is there anything in these new reports that's suggests you all did what I asked?" Everyone shuffled their feet nervously, avoiding eye contact with me. I growled lowly and went back to perusing the reports. "Fuuuuucccckkk !! " I spat out in frustration. "I asked for an increase because we agreed, we need to make
Chapter 9 : King Stefan Lygion I raced through a creepy dark alley, fear gripping me like a python grips its prey. I have never known fear, not in this way. Oddly enough, I wasn't scared for my safety. I was scared for someone else's. The alley led me into the forest and I continued to race forward, instinct propelling me, pushing me to keep going, to find her. Who ? I didn't know Maybe Brie? I wasn't sure know, but I couldn't stop moving. Sweat drenched my entire chest, back and head as I raced against time to save her. But who is she ? She must be pretty important to get me this worked up. My ears pricked slightly as I caught the tail end of a terrifying blood curdling scream. I immediately began to run towards the sound, hoping I'd find her. Whoever she was, she was very important and special to me. My heart pounded in my chest as I ran, hoping to save her, hoping to get to her in time. I burst onto
Derrick, Regional Alpha of the south." We have had over ten murders around our borders in the west.The women in my region are getting really feisty." I listened as Morgan, Alpha of the western region, reeled out a long list of the problems festering in his region.Alpha Zeus of the North had more problems with infertile women, than financial issues.These regions were wealthy, the problem was our soil and our women have been going infertile for the past two decades.In the south, we had been on the same trajectory, but our situation seemed to have been improved over the last six years and we took the opportunity to store up in food.Everyone of the twelves members of the royal council currently seated in this meeting, have a very good idea why we are suddenly struggling with fertility It is infact the worst kept secret in the kingdom. But the king and his family have been at logger heads with the moon goddess and the
Sonaya's Pov... The sound of iron jarring against each other, dragged me out of my unconscious state. I raised my head up quickly in fear, only to realise I was alone in my cell, but I was lying on a thin mattress, pain spasm through my back and I hissed slightly. But there was something else, like a cold rug on my back, it was harsh on my torn skin but soothing at the same time. Every thing came back to me in a flash and I bit down hard on my lower lip to stop myself from making a sound. The pain should be worse than this, It should sting like a freaking bi*ch, but I'm thankful that it is not. I don't know what they used to soothe my back, but it wasn't throbbing. So I foolishly decided to pretend to still be asleep. Foolishly, because I know Lycan and werewolves can tell if you're awake or not, they can tell when your breathing changes by the rate of your heart beat. But then, a girl can dream. Some minutes later I hear
Present day.Stefan's pov.. Pain sliced through my insides as I sent her to the dungeon, but by the goddess, if the king's before me could do it, then I would do it as well. My hatred for her kind was unrivaled. It had been drummed and drilled into me since birth. All siren witches must die, especially their queens. Earlier on, I had experienced a strange stinging pain in my neck for almost an hour. The royal physician had checked me but said there was nothing wrong, but I was kept under observation. Blood and my urine was drawn as they fussed over me. They have never had any cause or need to touch me since I was born. And the only reason why they were called in was because Nathan and Brie refused to take chances when I groaned and fell to my knees in pain. The pain had left a strange swelling in my neck right where my mating mark is supposed to be. The swelling was big and painful, hence the worry. B
EpilogueStefan's pov...Its been a few months after that dreaded war with the dark witch.We'd realised when we came to, that they had tried to attack us in the hall where we slept.They had created distractions, started a war at the palace and sent more men to attack us at the western region.But we prevailed and the second Sonaya killed the witch.Her control over the minds of the warriors abd other citizens of the kingdom, instantly dissipated.I hold my mate and watch her as she sleeps.It feels like decades ago when I was determined to harm her, fir something she had no control over.The women have finally began to conceive.The grounds are gradually becoming fertile again. These occurrences are making me wonder if Eli and his mother had, bern involved in this as well.I have had yo double check and reconsider everything Eli Ragnar ever told me.Sometimes, i just cant wrap my head around the millions of opportunities theybmust have had to kill me.But they didn't because they
Sonaya's pov ...My eyes suddenly felt hot, a scream left my lips as I found that we were suddenly elevated from the ground.I could feel the elements like I could feel my hands.I could wield them as I wished.But the craziest thing was the bracelet.It sprung out of my hand in blaze of rainbow like light.It was almost blinding, it came out a shield first, then a sword.Watching through Rayna's eyes I was completely awed by the show.Rayna was totally unmoved she handled everything like a pro.My siren beast is a crazy bitch warrior.Our clothes changed to some ancient like female warrior attire.The best way to describe it is skin tight leggings made if animal skin, but it was a full body armor, with something like bikini panties and a halfway top. Almost like a crop top.It had sharp looking edged sleeves.There was something on my forearms, it thick and padded. But not heavy.I didn't know the bracelet was almost like a fighting suit.All this happened in the blink of an eye and
Naya's pov ....Confusion was clear on his face, hurt and betrayal, flitted through his eyes for a brief moment, before Lygion took complete control.I heard the sound of a sword whooshing through the air, I knew it was coming for me.The whooshing was too close for it not to have been aimed for me.But Lygion pushed me down so suddenly to protect me. But the painful howl of a Lycan immediately caught my attention.I wanted to turn and see who had gotten hurt, but the howl was followed by a scream I would recognise anywhere.It was from Zaya, it was a scream of pain.Nathan has been hurt."I need you to trust me, please I beg you my love."I said as tears poured down my cheeks.It was more for Stefan than Lygion.Stefan's beast would protect me no matter what. He would protect me first and ask questions later.I felt the pain he was feeling.It was double tragedy for us both, but the pain was too much and so intense that Rayna roared angrily as she slammed right back into me. It felt
Sonaya's pov ...." My king, the healer said not to tell her, she was quite specific about it."An alarmed Zaya said chastising Stefan." Yes she did but I'm not the king because I follow instructions, I rely mostly on my gut feeling, my instinct and my beast." He said to Zaya.I was struggling to come to terms with their words. I couldn't wrap my head around the possibility of my reality."Rayna, what's the color of the sky right now?"I asked out of the blue, hoping she'll hear me.She always does despite the fact that I can't feel her.She scoffed at me and said "It's bright ofcourse, the morning sun is mild." And I knew for sure that this, whatever or wherever this is, isn't real.Thunder clapped loudly in the sky, lightening searing through the sky creating bolts of bright light. It was like the sky was being slashed by several swords."They know she knows." Lars said " Good." Stefan said just before a deafening roar rang through the forest." You can come out now with your f
Sonaya's pov ...I woke up again and this time there was no Zaya, just Stefan in the room with me." Morning my love." He said, I smiled and pulled me in for kiss before laying back on the bed.He stared at me like he couldn't get enough of me.But something felt off, my heart wasn't pounding at the sight off him.The kiss we shared didn't make my toes curl and this all felt slightly superficial.He smiled like my mate would, his scent is exactly the same, he chuckles like Stefan would, he even growls like the king.His touch makes tingles erupt all over my skin, but there are no goose bumps.That's always a given especially when he's really needy or when he's aroused and in desperate for me.That should have happened just now with his morning glory all high and mighty, and the kiss we just shared.But that didn't happen, I wondered if this was part of the issues I had with my beast Rayna.I can hear her, we communicate nicely as we should, but I can't feel her. Right now I can't fee
Stefan's pov ....This feeling of helplessness is very foreign to me.I just want to know who to kill, who to to destroy limb from limbBut this isn't a problem that can be solved with rage and brutal power.I made me feel useless, all my powers currently useless to her.What have I ever done for her? I wondered.Why do I keep failing her?I watched every move Adele made.She put some water in a deep wide bowl from the bathroom and put some oil in it.From the smell I knew what they were, she looked at me for permission.And I granted it with a nod of my head.She used Patchouli oil, Neroli oil and frankincense oil, with a measurement of ground mandrake root.The water swelled almost to the top before it settled again. It looked dirty at some point, but changed color to a very light translucent pink.Then the woman began to undress my mate.When she was completely naked, she began to sprinkle the water on her with her hands.She turned her back and sprinkled the water eve
Stefan's pov ...I stared out the window of the old healer's house.It wasn't some tiny bungalow, It was a big house, a one-story house.What was it about the west and the snow, I wondered as the snow continued to rain down on the earth.My mind wasn't at rest at all.My entire soul is in turmoil.My mate is sick and we have arrived here to seek the healer.We never ever fall ill, but that's not the only thing that's strange about her illness.She seems to have an ever present fever, it turns to chills sometimes, and then she has this horrible nightmares.Since the morning after we arrived at the southern region, we haven't been able to wake her.Her scent is gradually, but steadily changing, And we have begun to lose touch with her beast.Rayna feels so far away, almost like we can't reach her. Who will do this to my mate?why would someone do this? I wondered in deep thought.I had teleported everyone here by early evening the next day when she didn't wake up.Archer had said there w
Sonaya's pov ...We were shown to our quarters after a brief meeting, alpha Derrick explained their plans for the election, the next day.His mate tried to strike up a conversation with me, but I couldn't stand them at all. They are hypocrites, pretenders.I stared intently at Derrick as he spoke with false confidence and pride .The real people of the south are suffering and struggling to get by everyday in the rejects, yet he sits in his pack house mansion and visits judgement upon them daily." Where's Alphonso?" I asked out of the blue, anger and spite leaving a hot trail in my blood stream." Who's that?" Stefan asked turning to look at me, a smile plastered to his face.Derrick instantly looked nervous, it was a tiny chink in his armour but I was just glad I'd made him shake and almost shit his pants."That's his delta." I said replying my mate."He is in charge of the rejects, I used to live there." I explained further to Stefan in mind link. He sighed and asked "You wanna visi
Sonaya's pov ...The meetings went on for days, on and off so people could get back to their families.But it's been almost two months now and they have been gruesome for me.Stefan, Nathan, Zeus and some Lygion warriors, train me daily for hours.It is the most difficult time of my days.But it's better now, I used to nurse recurring injuries.Broken bones, ribs discoloration all over my body, plus the unending pain.Rayna heals me as fast as she can but when I'm up against almost two dozen well groomed Lycan warriors who train you daily, Pain is bound to be the result.I drag myself off the training area, nowadays I barely get a scratch.I smirk at them as I walk past."Thanks again everyone." I say as I rush into the palace for breakfast. I could eat a horse right now.Just as I'm about to get into the breakfast room.Archer called me." My queen." " Whatt?" I asked completely irritated to be called away from my breakfast.My stomach growled in protest.He chuckled loudly." Vikt