Theo's POV I paced up and down the conservatory, eagerly waiting for Elsie to return home. Kai and Oris had gone to bed, and I don't know how they could sleep easily knowing our mate was out there, unprotected amongst the gaggle of drunken men. My chest became heavy with each breath I took, and I felt worry fill me. What if Elsie was in danger? What if Bonnie had turned on her while she was away from the Pack? So many idiotic questions entered my mind. If Elsie was in danger, my brothers and I would have sensed it within an instant. 'Stop being such an idiot,' I told myself. 'Your panic and worry is boring me,' Brutus replied quickly 'Keep your thoughts down, some of us are trying to sleep,' I didn't respond to my wolf, knowing how cranky he became when he didn't get his rest. I looked at my watch, it was nearly 1am. Why weren't they home yet? Should I grab my coat and go look for them? I didn't even know which damn club they went to. A soft growl simmered inside me
Elsie's POV The next morning rolled around quickly, and as I opened my eyes, my head hammered with pain. Pulsing through my eyes and forehead, I had almost forgotten what a hangover this bad had felt like. It was something I had experienced since I was a student. Turning in bed for comfort from Theo, I realised my mate had left my side. As my eyes began to adjust to the natural light in the room, I squinted with one eye as I looked at the clock on the nightstand. It was the afternoon, 2 pm in fact. I haven't laid in until this late in the day since I was a teenager, but I guess I should roll out of bed and make myself decent to start the rest of the day. Throwing myself into the shower, the hot water against my face and skin felt welcoming and eased my head pain a lot. I lost track of time standing there, but eventually surfaced to finish getting ready. Leaving my bedroom, the house was quiet. I expected the lively sounds of Gracie giggling and playing, while the brothers
Kai's POV I had never dropped what I was doing, and ran to someone's aid as fast as I had after hearing Elsie's scared plea in my mind. Elsie was my priority, and her safety was the most important thing to me, and my brothers. We ascended the stairs, joining forces as we all caught her message in our minds and powered through the house, until we reached Elsie's bedroom. My blood boiled as my heart raced in my chest, pounding in my ears. If anyone has hurt Elsie, they would face my fists as I pounded them into the ground, so hard their body would become mulch. Theo had taken the lead, and then Oris had managed to barge past me. As we stood in the doorway, I could hear Elsie sobbing which caused my fury to engage and boil within me. I couldn't see quite clearly as to what was going on past my brothers until I took a step to the side, further into the room. "Bonnie is dead," Elsie sobbed and her sadness caused my heart to ache. My brother, Theo, seemed to stare at her in judge
Theo's POV "If you remember anything else Mr Warren, please don't hesitate to contact us," the Police Officer said as she turned on her feet, hanging in the doorway. "Sure thing Officer Ladlow," I replied with a smile. As helpful as the Police had been, I was feeling exhaustion taking me. I closed the door after Officer Ladlow had seemed satisfied with every piece of information she had taken from my brothers and I this evening. The Summer Pack had always had a good relationship with the Police in this town, we never caused any trouble for them, and had even helped them on a few cases. I always used my keen interest in crime and the force being the reason for wanting to help them out. But at times I felt like being blessed with my wolf abilities, it made sense to use them to help others sometimes. So because of this, we had built trust with the Police Force. On the odd occasion it meant our family got special treatment. "How did it go?" Oris asked as he approached my sid
Elsie's POV I was an intelligent woman, and of course I knew I shouldn't have accepted Rory's offer of meeting him, especially on such a traumatic occasion, our anniversary. So many small details of mine and Rory's time together had been forced from my mind, including a date I didn't wish to remember. A celebration of our first date. The date today had meant little to me, I had completely forgotten it would have been such a great occasion for us, provided we were still together. But a big part of me ignored my head and followed my heart. Purely on the possibility of having some unanswered questions brought to light. The note had been specific on where Rory wanted me to meet him, and I still recalled the spot down by the river like it was yesterday. I had showered, styled my hair and made myself look attractive for Rory, hoping his approval on my looks would make this easier for me. I had chosen a dress from my wardrobe I knew Rory would enjoy seeing me in, he always loved me
Elsie's POV "My darling you look breathtaking," Rory's husk of compliments felt unusual. He had never said such kind words before, not in this fashion. He would often talk to me like I was his possession, tell me I looked fuckable, and then use me as his very own fuck toy. But tonight he spoke to me like a gentleman. I watched as Rory emerged from behind me and took the spot on the blanket by my side, he poured himself a glass of wine and brought the glass to his lips. Our eyes were connected deeply as we both drank from our own glasses. "I hope you don't mind, I started without you," I said in reference to helping myself to the red wine on offer. Rory laughed after taking the glass away from his lips "Of course I don't mind, beautiful Elsie," he paused "I'm just thrilled you're here with me," I nodded, keeping the smile on my lips as I studied him. Rory had made an effort this evening, the further our relationship had gone, the more he had bothered less with his appearance
Rory's POV Considering Elsie had grown stronger with her warrior training, her mind still appeared to be as weak as ever. She was eating up the lies which left my mouth, as I spun tales of how toxic her parents had been. 'You're sick,' Evander hissed in my mind 'Lets see how far we can push this little one' a chuckle shuddered around my head from my wolf. 'Yes,' I replied with a low growl 'If only Elsie knew the truth, how lovely and caring her parents had been, doting on their baby and showering her with nothing but affection,' 'I remember,' Evander said coldly 'It was disgusting how much they cherished that child, but we couldn't let them stand in the way of getting what we deserved,' 'Indeed,' I said, watching Elsie's face express so many emotions as she processed the information I had given her 'I do enjoy seeing my Elsie like this though, look at her. She's crumbling and it won't be long until she's begging me to take her back again,' 'I can't wait,' Evander husked '
Rory's POV "Go fuck yourself Rory Roth," Elsie's cruel words stung, but I managed to keep a wicked smile on my lips as my eyes still glared at her. I had almost won the little bitch over, she had nearly been mine once more, but she couldn't see past her feelings for Theo and his tag-a-longs. I hadn't given much thought as to how strong their bond has gotten, but now I realised they infected her mind, it would be difficult for me to break down that wall. "Very well," I shrugged her words off "I gave you enough chances. One day you will regret not being by my side once more," "I will never regret my choices," Elsie replied, I could sense her anger burn within her as I noticed her jaw clench in frustration "Im stronger than I once was, I will always defeat you," I couldn't help but release a loud, booming laugh at Elsie's statement. She was a comedian for sure, without even realising! "You were pathetic then, and you're still pathetic now," I wasn't holding back now, my s
Rory's POV I have become used to the darkness now. After travelling in this box or whatever they contained me in, my wrists seared as they were bound to my front by magic. That was the only explanation for the ability to restrain me. 'I'm sorry I failed you,' Evander crept into my mind 'I had a moment of weakness and I…" 'You did fail me,' I replied with a guttural growl 'Because of you, we're being taken to the Elder's for our punishment. Execution in the highest form,' 'You could be wrong,' Evander said trying to sound cheery 'The Elders may be easy on us,' 'Fool' I replied 'You absolute moron, we will die without a doubt,' 'I accept the blame, I'm not good enough to be your wolf Rory,' Evander's voice sounded fragile. 'You're pathetic, leave me be in my final moments' I said cruelly 'The last thing I want is you in my mind as I live my last moments,' Evander became silent and I sensed him slink back into the depths of my mind. I didn't want to talk to the imbecile
Elsie's POV "I feel quite nervous," I shifted on my feet as I stood by the doorway to the home of Theo, Kai and Oris' Mother "You kind of threw me in the deep end here," "It will be fine," Theo said as he squeezed my hand "You were bound to meet our Mother one day, why not today?" As I looked back at the car, Kai and Oris sat inside and with a grin, Kai held two thumbs up. I snapped my eyes back to Theo "But I'm covered in someone else's blood, and I stink of dog," Theo chuckled "You need to relax Elsie," He squeezed my hand again "Mom's going to adore you, as much as I do," I took in a deep breath "Alright, but we say a quick hello, grab Gracie and then leave," I had it all planned out in my head, I would move so quickly that Theo's Mother wouldn't even know I'm there. Perfect. The door opened and there stood a woman, who was the double of Theo. He definitely bore the resemblance of his Mother. She was quite young looking, a mature lady but more youthful than I had ima
Elsie's POV 'We're outnumbered Elsie,' I spoke to her in my mind 'There's so many of them, I fear we can't handle this,' 'Be strong Ashe,' Elsie replied 'Perhaps our mates will fight by our side,' I took my eyes off the Pack of wolves before me and shifted my gaze to the doorway in which the Alpha brothers were standing. They still congregated around there, but they seemed reluctant to come to my side. 'Brutus,' I reached out to the wolf 'What shall I do? I cant take all of these wolves on by myself,' I felt weak asking them for help, but even I knew my limits. 'Don't worry,' Brutus responded calmly 'It's not what it seems,' Blinking, I took my eyes back to the wolf Pack. They had shifted back into their human forms, and one had stood forward. "Little red wolf," He spoke, and I recognised him as Rory's Beta "Don't be afraid, we aren't here to hurt you. We're here to support you, Rory must suffer for his crimes," 'What the fuck?' I heard Evander growl in my mind 'The l
Evander's POV 'Shit,' I husked addressing Rory in my mind 'We're surrounded, I can't take them all on,' My body felt weak, perhaps Elsie was right after all. The serum was taking its toll on my body, but I knew I had enough fight in me to end this once and for all. 'Find it in yourself to kill the pathetic bitch,' Rory said in response, I heard the anger in his voice 'Once this is over, we will have everything we wanted,' 'But what if we lose Rory, then what?' I asked fearfully 'Do we perish as cowards? Weakened by our own greed?' 'Don't be so dramatic,' Rory said coldly 'We aren't weak, not as weak as Elsie. We will always overpower her, we know her weaknesses,' A growl simmered in my throat as I studied the red wolf before me. She was breathtakingly beautiful, her green eyes shimmered as her teeth snarled at me. I could sense her power and it scared me. 'She has grown,' I said, returning the snarl to Ashe 'Elsie and her wolf are different beings now, I can sense their
Elsie's POV I had underestimated Rory it seemed. I felt myself drawing close to death as Rory pounded his fist into me, each strike worsening my vision as things became a blur, the darkness enveloping me. It didn't even hurt anymore, my entire body burned with so much pain, I didnt know which part of the pain to focus on. Reaching out to my mates, I caught their words ever so low in my mind. I made an attempt to respond, but I could barely focus my thoughts. 'Hold on Elsie, my darling. We're coming to get you. Please be strong, I want you to be brave for me. I love you,' Theo's message struck a chord with me, hearing such powerful affection from him, and knowing how he wanted me to fight back awoke something within me. 'Theo?' I asked 'I love you too,' Saying these words, I could feel energy return to me. I thought of my family, their love and support was beginning to restore me back to health. I could feel my insides healing from the damage Rory caused, I was beginning t
Theo's POV "She's not in her room, or Gracie's," Oris said as he rushed back down to the dining room "I checked all the rooms upstairs, even ours," It wasn't often I saw Oris in this state, whenever he was upset he remained calm and silent. But his usual internal stress was showing now "Has anyone tried calling her phone?" My eyes shifted to the doorway as Kai hurried in after Oris "Elsie isn't in the garden I can't even catch her fresh scent, I don't think she's been here for a while. I tried calling her phone, but I think it's switched off," "Well, that answers that question," Oris said, appearing to have calmed down slightly. "Shit," I grunted "Elsie is being a hero again isn't she. I had hoped she would have listened to me this time. The girl is far too stubborn," Oris frowned "Well we did kind of treat her like a child again," I knew he words were mainly aimed toward me "No Oris, we are protecting her," "From what?" Kai asked, his voice firm as he stepped forward "
Rory's POV Alone in my office, I caught a familiar scent in the air, stronger than usual. Stepping over the corpse at my feet, I made my way over to the doorway. 'What do you think?' Evander asked 'Do you think it's her?' 'Oh it's definitely her,' I chuckled 'Beautiful, little delicious Elsie has come to visit us' 'She's making my mouth water,' Evander replied 'I want to taste her,' 'You and me both,' I replied with a feral grunt 'That sexy little bitch won't be leaving this time,' Leaving the study, I followed the delicious scent of Elsie as she infected my nose. Her scent was incredibly powerful, I could imagine her body wrapped around me as I inhaled her delicate smell. "Where are you babygirl?" I asked softly as I stalked down the hallway, following the trail "I can smell you, my delicious little treat," There was no sound as I walked down the darkened hallway, and it was then I noticed the door to the lab open "Are you hiding in my secret place, you naughty girl,
Elsie's POV 'Do you really think we should be doing this?' Ashe asked me as I slinked into the woods, choosing my familiar route. 'Yes Ashe,' I replied 'I'm tired of being wrapped in cotton wool and having to constantly prove myself to Theo,' I scanned the area for any rogue wolves, no one was about 'Now quit lecturing me and help me with this, one final push and Rory is finished' It was then I shifted into my wolf, she shook her red fur, landing on all fours as she found her bearings. I ran through the woods on the trail we used so often 'Straight to the Autumn Pack' I spoke to the human form inside me. 'Yes,' Elsie replied 'As quick as we can,' With these words, I felt the power rush through me, more than ever. My running speed had doubled and my legs felt strong. 'This is the first time I've been able to experience the power,' I said happily 'It's a rush! I can see why you like it,' I heard Elsie chuckle in my mind 'Not so bad of a decision now, hey?' As we reach
Rory's POV "Alright, here's the deal," I said as I began to pace up and down the room, all eyes on me as my Pack members hung onto my every word. "I know it's been a while since I called a meeting, but things here have been…" I paused with a smirk "...hectic," I held a vial of serum between my fingers to my Pack "This is the future, the serum in this small vial changes me for the better," dipping my finger into the top, I allowed a small blob of the thick liquid to cling against my finger. Bringing it to my lips, I pushed my finger into my mouth and consumed the serum "I will be the best Alpha I can be for you," I husked as I felt the small amount of Serum begin to subtly change me. "What is it?" One of the Omega's asking, his eyes on the vial, as though he wanted a taste of his own. I pulled the vial to my chest "It is a concoction made just for me, to enhance my body and senses. It makes me the most powerful I could ever be, strong and agile. I'm basically a God with the