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Ch. 49: Preparing for The Blood War
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Pain Before Bliss Ch. 50: Sparring {He's Not Your Enemy}
They made a beeline for the trees beyond the packhouse. ‘Gabriel and Riley, remain in the back to protect Avery and Anna. We don’t have a rogue problem thankfully, but they need to be protected.’ Denice linked her Gammas. ‘Yes Alpha.’ They replied in unison. After running for about 20 minutes, they finally reached the clearing that overlooked a waterfall; it was their place. They loved it so much and would spend as much time there as possible. Denice shifted and found some clothes to change into. “Shift. There’s something that I have to tell you.” Jax and Leia gave each other a worried glance while Drax wandered off to give the trio privacy. ‘Call me if you need me.’ Jake linked her. She was more than grateful for their Beta. After Avery and Anna shifted and changed, they made their way to Denice and sat next to her on the ground. She took a deep breath before she spoke. “Please, don’t think that I kept this from you. I wasn’t sure and I finally got confirmation from dad recentl
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After getting her bearings, she faced her opponents.“Tatum, Jake. Let us commence.” She stated.She regained her composure and her focus and placed it on Tatum, the Delta, and Jake. Avery took over.“Alpha, are you ready?” Avery’s voice echoed through the space.“Ready.” She answered.“Tatum, Jake, are you ready?” He asked.“Ready Young Prince.” They answered in unison.“Begin!” He stated.Denice knew that these two wouldn’t hold back. After many times of her and Jake sparring, she told him to stop looking at her as his mate, and more as his Alpha. He had to learn not to hold back for anyone. If there was a traitor and he had to end their life, then that’s what needed to be done. He couldn’t hold back; there was no room for hesitation.She started sparring 2 on 1 because that’s how it is. Wolves didn’t attack fairly and she damn sure wasn’t going to hold her breath when it came to Blood Moon. Alphas were always the target of an attack, so she prepared herself in every way possible fo
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They grumbled in excitement and pain at the same time. “Congratulations! You have made it through your senses test with added challenges.” There were howls and cheers being heard throughout the clearing. “Settle down, settle down. Those of you that were hit with wolfsbane or silver, please go to the pack hospital to get tended to. Before then, as promised, Prince Avery, Princess Anna, and myself will show you how it’s done with the same challenges. Beta Jake, Deltas Tatum and Alpheus, and Gammas Gabriel and Riley will also be doing this alongside us.” She boomed.Gregory walked up to her and placed a blindfold on her, Anna, and Avery. “Try to keep up with them, as they are very fast.” Gregory admitted.“Is everyone ready?” Gregory asked.“Ready.” They stated in unison.‘Nancy, can you take over with the challenges with me while they go through the course?’ Gregory asked.‘Of course. Ready when you are.’ She stated firmly.He hummed in acknowledgement. “GO!” He boomed.The trio took of
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After making sure that all of their pack members were accounted for and were seen at the Pack hospital for a once over, all of the warriors and the Royal bloodline were in the war room for a debriefing. The war room was designed for delicate matters, such as attacks on the pack, the pending war with Blood Moon, and other issues that may come along. The war room was 6,000 square feet and there were multiple tables placed inside. In the front of the room was a projector, if needed. To the right was a fridge for drinks, to the left was a tactical unit and to the back of the room were two big wooden doors. The room was red with golden trimmings all around and the tables were made of marble. The ceiling was painted with different mosaics and the light came from the wall. The lights were mounted in the walls, so as not to take away from the mosaics on the ceiling. “Jameson, please begin.” Gregory commanded. “Yes, Alpha.” He turned his attention to the rest of the room and began. “We were
Last Updated : 2024-04-12Pain Before Bliss Ch. 54: A Challenge Between the Two
Although Brent admitted that Aliyah was the mastermind, he was executed for his hand in things. Aliyah would live with the decisions that she made and would think twice before betraying Golden Crescent again.The remainder of the day was solemn. No one spoke of Brent’s death or of Aliyah’s betrayal. She was escorted to the edge of the border where she would live out her days under patrolling guard. They couldn’t trust her within arm’s reach, so keeping watch on her at all times was the best thing.After silently mourning the loss of a comrade, albeit a traitor, the following day, they trained for hours and relentlessly. The rest of the week went on the same way and before anyone could process, it was time to converge on Blood Moon; the war was basically here, and Denice was out for blood.**** The Day Before the Blood War ****“Have our recon teams come back yet?” Denice asked Jake.“They have just arrived Your Majesty and are waiting in the war room for your instruction.” He replied.
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After Denice’s promise to Gregory, she walked away and made her way back on the platform. “Anyone else dare to challenge me?!” She threatened. “We don’t have time to waste and wait around. We converge on Blood Moon tomorrow, and we will get the job done. You answer to me and me alone. Am I understood?” Denice boomed. “Yes, Your Majesty.” They replied in unison and bowed their heads. Jake walked over to her and assessed her body. “Are you okay?” “Fine. Get him to the infirmary. He won’t be walking a while.” She commanded, anger dripping in her every word. She walked away and Avery and Anna had worried looks on their faces. They walked behind her and Gabriel and Riley walked behind them alongside Tatum, Liam, Justin, and Kailo (Kai). After making their way to the Alpha suite, Denice went to her room and took a long, hot shower. Her rage was still bubbling below the surface and at this rate, she wouldn’t get any sleep. After her shower, she stepped out, changed, and made her way to
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Denice nodded and shifted back into her human form; her eyes keeping that emerald green. She jumped into the air and used her foot to hit the ground. The dirt fell away and the door beneath it cracked under the pressure. ‘Allow me, your Majesty.’ Gabriel told her.He punched it and it gave some more. Riley then did the same and the two hit simultaneously. After a few hits, the door was broken, and they made their way into the bunker. ‘Keep your formations tight. They’re after me and I don’t think that they know about Avery and Anna’s connection to the Royal bloodline.’ Denice commanded.Slowly, they filed further into the bunker and heard feet shuffling and arguing, so they paused their movements.“What the hell are we going to do?! Our people are being massacred out there.” A woman said with an edge to her tone.“I don’t give a shit! Have you forgotten that we work with the Rogue King now? Those people are disposable. We will kill that hybrid bitch and we will find those two brats an
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Hello everyone! A couple of things: We are officially at the end of the flashback, so now you guys know what happened with Blood Moon. The following chapter will conclude the end of the flashback and will resume afterwards. It may be 2 separate chapters to break it off, but I'm unsure yet. Also, I will continue to fill you guys in on the blood left on Denice's hands and the lengths she's had to go to protect her siblings, her pack, and the Royal Bloodline. Her relationships have been rocky and she will accept a mate and the matebond in the chapters to come. My recommendation would be to go back to chapter 46 to recall what happened, or really, where we "paused" the story so you're not confused when we continue there. Garrett and Derreck will be showing up more in the chapters to come as well. I did neglect them for a while, but for a good reason to the storyline moving forward. We will also be focusing on Derreck's little brother and the story will follow him for a while also. Deni
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Denice got off of Nolan’s lap to face him. He stood up and pulled her closer to him. Nolan’s eyes were searching hers and their lips met in a fiery, but passionate kiss. Denice smiled into the kiss. “As much as I love the attention you give me and being away from eyes and ears, we have to talk about something.”Nolan pulled away from her slightly. “I could drown in your affection all day long and I can’t wait to drown in your screams.”Denice’s skin burned from the heat of his gaze and his words. “Easy Alpha. For now, the council doesn’t know that we’re mates or that I’ve accepted the bond. We will have our mating ceremony once the Purple Moon Pack is out of our hair. Until I’ve told the council and the pack, we can’t have any PDA going on. They would want to push the mating ceremony on me and that’s not what I want. I want that done in OUR time, on OUR terms. I will choose you every day, in every life, every time. I love you Nolan and I know it seems sudden, but that’s what the mate b
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 64: Repair, Forgiveness & Love
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Pain Before Bliss Ch. 63: Their Carelessness
The room was eerily quiet. Alexander stood with his mouth agape, Avery’s aura was shifted to one of utter confusion, Anna was in awe and Garrett stood with a questioning look in his eyes.Dr. Jason knocked twice before entering the room. Nolan’s gaze was still fixated on Denice, as he stroked her hair softly. After removing the tube from Denice’s throat, she coughed uncontrollably. Artemis was still in a groggy state, so she couldn’t mind link just yet, but Nolan knew exactly what she needed.“Doctor, can you bring a cup of water with a straw please?” Nolan asked the doctor without turning his head.“Of course, Alpha. I’ll be back momentarily. Your Majesty, after bringing your water and after you’re up for it, we’ll run some tests. We are beyond grateful that you are awake, but we still want to monitor your progress and keep an eye on things.” Dr. Jason informed her.Denice nodded softly and Dr. Jason excused himself before leaving her room and getting some water for her.After Dr. Jas
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Dr. Justin stood rooted in his spot. Avery looked down the hall at Nolan and Anna gasped.“I will take you to her.” Anna stated slowly.Alpha Nolan took a deep breath and walked over to Anna. He was given a change of clothes before he made his way deeper inside the palace. As he walked, he was silent the whole way to her makeshift room and when he walked inside, his heart shattered, and his limbs grew heavy. The sight of his new mate in her state made the world crumble beneath him.After what felt like hours of staring at her unconscious body, he found his voice. “How bad is it?”Avery looked at Alpha Nolan with so much suspicion; it wasn’t because he didn’t trust him, quite the opposite. He’s seen what he’s capable of on the battlefield, but Denice wasn’t the battlefield; she was his sister. He loved his siblings with all his heart and Denice wasn’t awake to confirm the newly formed mate bond. Alpha Nolan hadn’t been around her since she rejected Jake, so acknowledging that she has a
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 60: Knocking on Death's Door
They maneuvered through the packhouse both swiftly and silently. The horrors of mangled bodies throughout the packhouse were now burned into their minds. ‘Get on my back and keep your senses sharp. The slightest thing you notice, you tell me. Hold on tight and don’t let go. I will protect you; I promise.’ He demanded Anna, his aura imbued in his every word.Quickly, she got onto his back, and they continued up several flights of stairs to get to where they believed Denice and the others to be.“I saw her go this way. I’ll finish the job when she comes out of there. She can’t stay up there forever.” A voice said near the Alpha stairs.‘Anna, is there another way up?’ Garrett asked Anna through the link.‘In the Alpha’s office on the first floor. In the closest, there’s a hidden elevator that can only be accessed with a code.’ She answered back.‘Let’s go.’ He stated firmly through their link.He made his way back down the stairs and into the Alpha’s office. When they got in there, they
Pain Before Bliss Ch. 59: Ambush
Garrett looked around the room calmly. “You can’t be serious D?!” He asked her full of shock.Denice sighed and walked around the front of her desk.“On the contrary Garrett, I am. A lot has happened since I left Aurenda and I’ve had to shoulder many responsibilities, including being a Queen over this land. Avery has not completed his Alpha training and quite honestly, I don’t want him taking over that pack. As a Royal, his place is here within the Royal grounds; especially after what we’ve been through since I got here.” She sighed and walked over to the window. “Garrett, I trust you, along with the people inside this room. Even my grandparents are exempt from that trust.”Garrett looked somber. “What happened to you?” His eyes filled with tenderness.Denice sighed. “Enough. We’ve all been through so much together and they have all been patient as I sat taking shit from all sides. Avery and Anna unfortunately must be kept under a watchful eye at all times; it’s not something that I wa
