Colton’s POV“There is only one way to stop the bleeding,” Dr. Lee tells us. “Alpha Dalton you are the medical proxy, you have to make the decision. Either I do this or we lose her.” “Save her and then. We figure out what happened,” Dalton says quickly. Dr. Lee clears us out. “You know Leo will be her only child,” Apollo tells Dalton. “I’d rather be childless than mateless,” Dalton looks at me. “Isn’t your baby mama getting close?” “What do I care? I want Amanda to be okay,” I tell them. We sit in silence. “Oleander,” Dr. Lee tells us. “She was poisoned with Oleander. Venus is cut off and her human side couldn’t withstand giving birth to an Alpha.” “Dr. Lee did you save her?” Apollo chokes out. “She is critical condition. We are cleaning her blood now. I had to remove her uterus to stop the bleeding. We are trying to find out how the Oleander was introduced,” Dr. Lee looks up as all the nurse who helped with the delivery are lined up against the wall. I see her, Melissa’s be
Mia’s POV“What are you going to do, babe?” Zeus asks me as Melissa’s parents leave my office.“They filed an official complaint, I don’t really have a choice, do I?” I let out a huge sigh.“You tell them they raised a manipulative slut, who tried to kill a seated Luna" Athena adds.“I’m with my sister,” Zeus tells me, rubbing my shoulders. “You love Amanda, and you know she gave Mellissa every opportunity.”“I was there when she was born. I have been with her for everything. She is like my own sister. The accusations are against Colton,” I remind them.“The purpose is to remove Merrick from Amanda and after everything she has been through, I can’t believe you would consider it,” Zeus kisses my temple.“I can’t appear weak. The first Queen Regent of Beasts has to be ruthless,” I remind them. I look over at my second in command “T, you are quiet.”“Those people are the reason my sister will never have another child, they raised a bitch who tried to kill my sister, then they have the ga
Zeus’s POV“Alpha Colton!” I yell coming onto the training grounds. The Royal Pack is on the same land as the Palace, but they deal with the pack only. Mia and I rule over the Palace grounds and those inside the Palace, like the council. “King Consort, how can I help you today?” He asks coming over. “How’s Amanda?” I ask. “She is getting better. The Oleander is completely out of her, she is feeding both boys. She is amazing to me. I can’t believe she hasn’t killed me yet,” Colton laughs. “Merrick‘s grandparents filed a complaint,” I tell him and watch him pale. “She deserved to die after what she did,” Colton huffs. “Your sister and I agree. But we also agree If they want to see Merrick they have a right too,” I tell him. “So visitation?” I nod and he does too. “Fine.” We shake hands and I go back to the palace . “Daddy will my mate be King or King Consort?” Belle asks me as I walk in. “King Consort like me,” I answer kneeling down to talk to her. She is only six but she wel
Evie’s POV“Ren,” I call seeing my sister law getting out of a taxi with bags. “How does it feel being grandma?” “I love that little baby I think more than I love his father,” Ren smiles a big bright smile. “But I love my mate most and can’t stand being away from him.” “Council Meeting starts thirty minutes, want to join me in my box? It’s gonna prove entertaining I think,” I smile at her. “Sure,” Ren leaves her bags in my office and we head to the council room. We sit in the consort box. Zeus doesn’t use this box, he sits to the right of Mia, just like I did for Adam. “I call this council meeting to order,” Mia says. “I understand the Werefoxes have some business to bring to the table.”“Yes my Queen. There has been unrest for several years. The last battle left our numbers low. Our breeding has been restricted as punishment for the rebels. We ask the restrictions be lifted especially since the leaders and most of the followers in the rebellion are dead or still in prison.” The
Evie’s POVStacey-Get to her warn her. She needs to call her Allies. We need to work fast.Adam and I move to Mia’s office swiftly. “Cain is behind the rebellion,” I blurt out catching Mia by surprise. “Are you sure?” Mia asks. “Yes. He has the Bear, Foxes and Wolfpacks you have disrespected. It’s a long list, Mia,” Adam tells her. “You taught me to be strong and crush my enemies,” Mia stares daggers at her father and I. “No we did not,” I tell her. “That stunt today was a prime example of why you could lose the throne. You can’t dig your heels in so deep that the ground gives way. You have to have compassion Mia, you have to rule with your head and your heart. You know the cats have a point, but so do the foxes. The answers is simple. One year for every cub that was killed. Still well over 200 years, but at least its a set date, something the foxes can hold on to. A ray of hope. Now they will go after the werecats. If they kill the werecats, by your own words their breeding rest
Mia’s POV. “Thank you all for coming back,” I say as my Dad takes a seat next to Uncle Tyler. “My parents have advised me that my temper at our last meeting clouded my better judgement. I apologize to all of you for my reckless and immature behavior.”Everyone looks shocked at my admission. Charles the Eldest Werecat Delegate stands up. “My Queen have you changed your mind on the punishment of the Werefoxes?” Charles looks concerned. “Not entirely, I feel that each innocent life should be remembered by all Beasts. The number of cubs dead is unacceptable,” I motion for him to sit and he does. “The number of cubs lost was 397, one is too many but nearly 400 can not be ignored. So I propose a year per cub on the restrictions. And I ask all Beast to remind their cubs, pups, kits, and kittens, of why the restrictions are in place. We can’t allow rebellion to seed into our unified Kingdom. So I ask the Werecats to show grace and mercy, and I ask the Werefoxes to understand the punishment
Evie’s POVThe gathering has started. The challengers are looking smug and arrogant. My daughter will crush them all.“Welcome to the first Beast Kingdom Challenge. As your current Queen, I thank you for coming and participating,” Mia looks regal with Zeus and Belle at her side. “In 25 years, it will be my daughter or maybe one of your offspring that will stand here and welcome the next group of challengers. Our rules are simple: you live, you move on. Please step forward, state your names and your Beast.”“Theodore and Anna Claw, Werecat,” He is tall with yellow eyes. His beast must be a leopard or even a lion.“Peter and Carrie Hampton, WereBear,” They both look like bears, even in human form.“Jeremiah and Lucy Fox, WereFox,” He is a councilman, and politician. If he is the best they have to offer, I’m not worried.Then I see him, my own brother standing like a peacock so proud.“Jasper Shaw, Alpha of Night Claw, WereWolf,” My nephew speaks with authority.“Where is your Luna?” Mia
October 31st, 2012Dalton’s POV “Alpha,” all the pretty girls say. I’m fucking surrounded by sexy cats, witches and cops. “Dalton, you okay man?” Apollo asks.“Dude, it’s a struggle tonight. These hotties are really getting the blood going in the wrong direction,” I shake my head.“Be strong bro,” Apollo jokes, slapping my shoulder, before heading out of this house party. “Hey Dalton,” A werebear named Crystal comes up to me. “Listen, it's on the edge of mating season but I’m hot as hell. Would help me out? A little oral? Your tongue is amazing.”Crystal is very direct, and I have eaten her out a few times to help with the hard times until she can find her favored mate. Unlike Wolves and Lycans, Bears don’t mate for life or even have to see their mates every day. They come together in March, June, and November to satisfy their sexual needs and then move on, only to come back when the needs arise. Crystal has not found her preferred mating partner yet. But between my tongu
June 12th, 2022Amanda’s POV“Mom, Merrick hit me,” Leo runs up to me. “So I socked him in the arm.”“Mom he left a bruise,” Merrick shows me and Melissa. “Grow up you big baby,” Lucy Merrick’s sister teases. “You shut up,” Merrick tells her. “Everyone Calm down,” Melissa sighs. “Mama Amanda is going to pop out a pup any second, don’t stress her out.”“Mom has a babies all the time,” Leo tells her. “It’s not a big deal.”“Go away, now,” she makes them leave me alone and I chuckle. “Starting to wish you hadn’t messed with the timeline, then I would be in the realm of the goddess and not dealing with brats”“Three of those ‘brats’ as you call them came out of your whooha,” I remind her. “Yeah because Alex wanted a boy,” Melissa rolls her eyes. “I would have stopped with Merrick, but you had to get pregnant again so I did.”“I never thought out lives would look like this,” I say as I look out over the back lawn of the packhouse. Apollo and I have Leo, and twins Drake and Justin. Dalt
Amanda’s POV“I’m going to mark you,” Dalton moans as we are about to climax again. “Yes, I’ll mark you too. I love you Dalton.”“I have loved you my whole life, I will love you until we both die,” he thrusts hard and marks me. I scream in pleasure before sinking my teeth into him. We both seal our marks. “Is this how it happened the last time?” Dalton asks me. I laugh. “No I lead all three of you on a chase through the woods, Apollo won and marked me first. I wanted to mark you first. So that did happen both times,” I laugh. “I got to mark you first, Apollo got to fuck you first. What does Colton get the first of?” Dalton asks laughing. “Two things, my first blow-job and he breaks my ass. You Are never allowed in my Ass. I mean it, you stay the hell away from my ass,” I say laughing as Dalton starts tickling me. “Promise me Dalton. I’ll do anything else you ask, but absolutely stay out of my ass.”“I promise my love, I absolutely promise,” Dalton kisses me. “Dalton, we are mar
Mia’s POV“Smart making them spend time together,” Savannah tells me. “Fated mates should never reject each other.”“I can’t believe Amanda would do that,” Ren looks shocked. “She can see the future,” I drop the bomb. “She has been helping me for years.”“Smart using her but keeping it secret,” Savannah tells me. “So if she can see the future, why would she reject Dalton?” Jasper asks. “They apparently had some fight over Crystal and Crystal’s fated Lycan mate. But Amanda doesn’t think Crystal will get that mate anymore,” I explain. “Interesting,” Cain adds. “Yeah yeah, when do I get to be locked in a room with her all day?” Colton asks. “She told you tomorrow,” Apollo shakes his head. “Yeah but when do we shift?” Colton asks. “Oh I forgot that was suppose to be today, sorry guys,” I tell them. How could I forget that?“I would rather Amanda and Dalton fix what they screwed up,” Apollo nods at me. “Yeah Me too,” Colton agrees. “She is special. I can’t wait to have a pup with
Amanda’s POV “You two can’t reject each other,” Mia is angry. As if the goddess hates me, Crystal makes an appearance. “You are a horrible mate stealing slut,” Melissa yells. “You are the lowest form of female,” Mia spits at her. “STOP ALL OF YOU,” Dalton yells. “Crystal come with me.”“No, you are not to be alone with her until this is all figured out,” Mia uses royal command which even Dalton can’t resist. “I want to see the slut, my idiot brother and my former best friend in the Alpha Office right now”“Former Best friend?” I ask shocked, remembering how she hunted me for years. “Yes until we fix this you and Dalton are both on my shit list,” Mia leads us into the office. “What is happening?” Crystal asks. “Amanda and I decided to reject each other so we can be together,” Dalton tells her.“And you didn’t want to run that by me?” Crystal says. “Dalton you are my season not my favorite, and even if you were my favorite we would only be together three or four times a year. I’
Amanda’s POV.I wake up to my mates snuggled up to me. Apollo and I have not shown off our Lycans yet, but we will today at the family reunion. Venus wants to wake up Mercury and Jove as well so we all four shift together. Melissa is ice cold on Crystal. She wants Crystal set up in a cottage outside of the packhouse and then as soon as the girls are born banished from the Royal Pack. Melissa’s logic is if Crystal isn’t going to hang around and raise her cubs then there is really no reason for her to be in the packhouse ever. Alex seems to have talked a little sense into his mate, but it’s very little. She agreed to Crystal on the Gamma floor. I just sat and laughed. I’m the injured party but leave it to my best friend to defend me when I don’t care enough to do it myself. I can’t help but laugh at how Melissa and I are actually best friends. It started small hanging out with the triplets, then we did one shopping trip together a year into this and found out we love the same music
Amanda’s POV“He’s betraying me?” I grab my chest and take off toward his scent, Apollo had taken her to the library and not a bedroom. That’s my boy. But the scene I walk in on is heartbreaking. Crystal is panting lips swollen from kissing and Apollo is trying to get their clothes off. “Apollo,” is all I can say. Dalton rushes past me and pulls Crystal away from him. Apollo seems to come back to his senses and looks ashamed. “Amanda I am so sorry,” Apollo holds his head. Then another nail through my heart when I hear a moan. I look and Dalton has his hand in Crystal’s pants and his lips on hers. “Son of a Bitch,” Colton screams ripping Dalton off of Crystal.“Hey she is in heat she needs this,” Dalton says. “You know who your mate is idiot and you fondle another in front of her?” Colton yells. Crystal moans, I never had a heat so I have no idea the pain she is in. I would have thought being pregnant she would be over her heat by now. But the way Apollo and Dalton are acting
Amanda’s POV. “Why am I here exactly?” Alex asks as we all sit down in the kitchen. “Amanda insisted,” Dalton shrugs. “Yeah, we are waiting for Evie and Adam” I tell them. “We should have showered,” Apollo looks guilty. “Yeah, no, I like smelling like you,” I flirt with him. He loses control and pulls me to him for a deep kiss. “Hey hey hey,” Dalton breaks us up. “This is a serious problem can you two make out later. I mean Amanda could be pregnant now too.”“Im not we used protection,” I roll my eyes. “Okay we are here, what is it?” Evie asks. She and Adam were clearly engaged in something. “Wow Amanda, Apollo, what happened?” Adam asks us looking shocked.“Oh we had sex, but we aren’t here to talk about us,” I tell them. “Dalton got Crystal pregnant and Colton got Melissa pregnant too.”Evie and Adam sit down and stare at their sons. “Your mate is going to reject you,” Evie tells Melissa disappointed. “Well maybe not,” I look at Alex. “How did you know?” Alex asks me, hi
Amanda’s POV November 10th, 2012. “Hello my Beta girl,” Mia teases me as I come into the gym. “Looking hot. My brothers will not be concentrating again today.”“I’m wearing a tee shirt,” I say and roll my eyes at her. “Whatever you could wear a burka and they would swoon,” Mia smiles. Mia and I train every morning together. She is convinced I am the next Luna of the Royal Pack and therefore the second most powerful Female in the Kingdom. So we are closer than ever. There was no werefox rebellion, so Venus has been suppressed for almost 5 years and keeping her under wraps is becoming more difficult. Tyler is now on the Council but Cain and Savannah still visit all the time. They are here now, we are having a huge family reunion tomorrow. Of course my boys want me there. Well boy. Dalton is helping Crystal with her heat cycle. Aka making the girls! So Apollo is my main slice. Not that we do anything besides hold hands. “I caught Colton and Melissa screwing last night,” Mia tells
Amanda’s POVKnock knockEvie opens the dressing room door. “Apollo what are you doing here?” Evie asks.All of us, Mia, Mom ,Athena, Evie and I are getting ready in the same room. We are all dressed just doing the final touches. “I wanted to walk Amanda down. We aren’t part of the ceremony so Dalton and I were just going to take our seats,” Apollo’s eyes are locked on me. “Mia do you mind?” I ask. Mia smirks and looks between me and her brother, “You two are too cute. Is it wrong that I want you to be their mate?” Mia asks. “If it is Terry is wrong too,” Athena smiles. “Adam and I also hope the four of you will find happiness,” Evie tells us. “Well in five years we will know,” I shrug. “Until then.”“Yeah until then,” Apollo repeats and holds out his hand for mine. “Oh I want to see the four of you tomorrow morning in my office. Dad and Carson are going to take over the Royal Pack as Alpha and Beta for the next five years, but I want you all to start training and taking on so