Chapter 66 – Alpha Ordered to stand downI can feel the floor move out from under me as my body begins to fall. “Briar!” I hear Onyx call me before everything goes black. When I wake, I am lying in bed with my Doctor standing above me. “How are you feeling? Do you remember what has happened?” She asks calmly. “Are my babies ok?” I demand as I begin to panic about their well-being. “They are just fine. Can you tell me what you remember?” She reassures me.“Onyx told me some news, and I guess I must have blacked out.” I struggle to sit up, and she holds me down. “You need to keep your feet up so it doesn’t happen again.” She insists. “Where is Onyx?” I ask as tears spring to my eyes. “I am right here, Briar.” He states as he jogs around to the opposite side of the bed and sits beside me. “I cannot handle him like this.” I cry, thinking of what terrible things my father can do. “No, Luna, you cannot. The stress that overtook you when you fell in the bathroom cannot be permitted to happen
Chapter 67 – BunkerWithin seconds of closing the door, he opens the door and comes to my side. “Alpha Lebear and Luna Eve are here. They are requesting to see you.” He looks uneasy. “Why?” “I don’t know. But they are insisting that they see you.” “Ok, help me sit up and make the guys come in too.” I request.Onyx waves them in and leads them to the end of my bed. “Luna Briar.” They state before bowing. “What can I assist you with?” I ask from my place in the bed. “We heard what is happening. We were able to delay your parents on the way here, but they are coming. We noticed the cars heading through town in your direction and apprehended a few wolves. The entire pack is on the move to come and get you. I have my warriors on standby outside of the territory. We are ready to go to war and are giving the two of you permission to utilize our pack.” Lebear states.“Briar has been Alpha ordered to remain in bed on doctors orders. The Queen will be staying with her.” Onyx gives more informat
Chapter 68- The Ultimatum The door opens loudly, and I see Judith walk in with a blanket around her as she shivers. “Come sit on the couch. It will warm you up quickly.” I call to her from under my blanket. “That drive sucks.” She grumbles as she sits on the couch and pulls her feet under her blanket. “Yeah, but you will be safe.” Onyx laughs as he takes Lobo out of Aiden’s hands to allow him to warm up. “Hey, little buddy. Let’s get that jacket off of you, shall we?” Onyx asks him as he sits on the floor in front of the window. “Is this a snowsuit?” Onyx laughs as he holds it in the air. “I know how cold it is down here. I wanted him to be warm.” Clara laughs as she places a large basket on the kitchen counter. “Open concept?” Judith asks as she arches her neck above the couch, looking around. “It sure is for the living, kitchen, and dining rooms. There is a pool and a movie theater down the hall if needed. Numerous bedrooms upstairs as well. But those
Chapter 69- No contact Onyx immediately turns into his Lycan form and grabs my father, flinging him through the air like a rag doll. “Onyx!” Aiden warns as Onyx stomps heavily to my father in a rage I have never seen. “Let him go,” I whisper into the phone. “Briar, that is your father.” My mother screeches as she hears me. “Not anymore. A father wouldn’t try and kill his child or abduct her from the mate she wishes to stay with. No, you both mean nothing anymore. What happens, happens. Goodbye, Mindy.” I state before closing the phone and handing it back to Judith. “Turn it off.” I sob as I watch Onyx lean over my father’s bloodied body on the ground. Everyone walks around uneasily, not knowing what is happening. “Can I get you anything? I have some leftovers from last night.” Clara asks Judith and me as she tries to keep herself busy. “That sounds lovely, Clara. Let me help you with that.” Judith agrees as she lifts Lobo from the floor and heads to the
Chapter 70 - ClarificationThe moment his name comes from my mouth, he turns to face me. I can see the pain on his face, and he knows I will ask. “Yes, Briar?” His tone is different. The devastating news he does not want to give is now being questioned. “Did you search our room and ensure its safety?” I chicken out, or maybe I don’t want the sadness to come yet? I can see the relief flood his face and he shakes his head no. “I didn’t. The others did, but I will verify we are safe.” He kisses me on the forehead before searching every space in our living quarters and the nursery.He walks back to the end of the bed and hangs his head low. “Briar, we need to talk.” He whispers. “I know. Just tell me. Is he dead?” The tightness in my chest seems to grow with every swallow. I can hear my heartbeat within my ears as I begin to panic. “He is alive and stable.” He nods sadly. “Oh, thank the goddess.” I rest my head back on the pillow and allow the tears of relief to flow freely. “I don’t know
Chapter 71- Who does she think she is?She sits down and scribbles in her notebook before looking back at me. “You need to take it easy. No running around all day. I want you sitting whenever you get somewhere, and if you are in the room, I want your feet up. Tonight, take it slow if you shift. During the Luna party, please sit as much as you can. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water.” “I am ok? Are the babies ok?” I confirm. “From what I can see, you are all doing great. Have a wonderful day.” She bows to us, and Onyx walks her to the door. “Thanks, Doc.” “You are welcome, Alpha.” She bows before walking across the hall and knocking on Judith’s door. I smile at Onyx. “You want to run tonight, don’t you?” “I do.” My grin conveys just how much. “Ok, tonight we will run then. It will be a fun way to show you the mountains. If you get tired, I can carry you back.” He insists. “Sounds good to me.” “Today, we need to check in with the decorator for the Luna party. That is
Chapter 72 – Am I a wolf, or am I a Lycan? I approach her at Lycan speed. I can feel my body shifting beneath me and see within her eyes as fear takes over her. “I am sorry. Please, spare me.” She begs as I lift her off the ground. “You speak as though you are someone.” My voice sounds deeper and different. A fun mirror on the wall next to me tells me what I would have only ever imagined. I have turned into a Lycan form. Allowing the shock to wash away, I immediately turn my attention to Maggy. She is still pleading for her life and begging Onyx to assist her. “Please, for everything you and I have been through. Please, make her stop.” She begs. I claw across her mouth, allowing the blood to splatter across the wall beside us. “You are no longer permitted to speak or look at the Alpha unless he has spoken to you directly.” I alpha order her and watch as her eyes widen. I snap her arms before tossing her into the far wall, destroying the front door tryin
Chapter 73 – Pamper the Luna I shift faster and easier than I had earlier. My hair feels denser as I rub against a neighboring tree. The view into the dark mountainside looks clearer than I have ever envisioned; it almost seems like the middle of the day. “Do you feel ok?” Onyx asks me as I stretch my body and rub his lead. “After you.” I dash into the woods, taking care not to leap over anything that could harm my babies. A familiar figure catches up on my right side and nudges me softly. I allow my tongue to fall from my mouth lopsidedly and turn my head to make my best silly face to Judith as she runs past. We run for a few miles before we slide to a stop and howl. Usually, the feeling is joy, but I let everything go with this howl today. I allow all my anger, fear, and worry to flow through my body and be released as I howl into the night, thanking the great Goddess for the beautiful opportunity she has given me. When I am finally finished, I turn t