Chapter 14She told them everything from her time in the Phantom woods to the day she went to the library, to the present. Doc Simmons sat up straight in his chair and said, “That explains so much. Your healing is incredible, your speed, strength. You’re everything is a hundred times more powerful than that of an ordinary wolf.”“Your aura is excruciating, and it brings Alphas to their knees.” Gael smiled as he looked at her.Doc Simmons was so excited. He got out of his seat and paced the room, “Oh I have to pull the books on Odin, I’ll start researching right now.” He ran out of the room like a kid with a new toy.Gael thought about all that Phoenix said and he had a myriad of emotions concerning his life up to now. He was destined to this wonderful entity, where he was the only one who could rein her in when she was out of control. He also thought about how dumb he’d been for years, and he still hadn’t sealed the deal with her yet. The twinge in his pants made him anxious to get to
Chapter 15“I can’t believe they managed to ruin all my plans! They still have my daughter and they killed Montrose.” Alpha Walters, Amy’s father was livid at how things were turning out. “Amy is pretty much a lost cause; she was weak when it came to men. She couldn’t go against the mate bond, but she sure as hell fought it to sleep with that weakling Alpha jr.” he was seething thinking about how she allowed herself to be taken advantage of. “Where is Tolina? I need her here now!” His subordinates ran to fetch the witch.After about twenty minutes in walks a woman with white hair looking to be in her thirties with sparkling grey eyes.“You rang?” she asked in a bored tone.“Yes Tolina. What is happening out there? I need answers. None of my pack warriors or Montrose’s came back. I have no intel. What is going on out there?”“Yes Alpha you have your answer right there. All your forces and Montrose’s have been captured or killed, same as Montrose himself. I told you this would happen; yo
Chapter 16Gael had finally figured out the date and he was excited. He’d have Lance helping and his parents kicked in as well. He contacted Phoenix telling her the time so she could get ready. She was at a loss because she was here on a mission, not for dates. Everything she packed was for combat or comfort. Nothing that screamed date. She was walking around her parents’ house in her underwear, not sure how she was going to pull it off.“Phee calm down dear we’ll figure this out.”“Mama, I don’t have not one decent thing that I can wear. Everything is either camo or leggings and tank tops.” She shrieked.“Hold on, mama has some stuff up her sleeves.” Phoenix frowned at the thought of wearing “mom clothes.”“Uhh no thanks mama, for real.” Her mom scoffed at her and went upstairs in a huff. Phoenix didn’t want to hurt her mother’s feelings, but she couldn’t imagine that she’d have anything in her closet that Phoenix would want or could wear. Boy was she wrong.Mama came down with a gar
Chapter 17We drove into town a bit and I could tell she was trying to figure out where we were going. I didn’t say. When we arrived, she had this look on her face I really couldn’t decipher, but I parked and got out to go to her side and opened her door and helped her out. We were in front of this impressive building with a world-famous restaurant on top. Everyone wanted to eat there, you had to have a reservation months in advance. Phoenix looked up and had this look on her face that wasn’t exactly what I thought it would be.“Are you disappointed? I asked her.“No, no not at all.” She said like she gave the correct answer.“Oh, I’m sorry, but we’re not going here, we’re going there.” I pointed to the little cozy Italian place to the left of that big building. Her smile was so big and genuine my heart exploded in my chest. I’d asked Lance and their parents what Phoenix likes. They all said, “Italian!” at the same time. They said that Phoenix was a simple soul and liked the little t
Chapter 18They spend the rest of the date feeding each other and then they ordered tiramisu and Gael thought he was in heaven. They talked and got to know each other, and Gael was shocked to learn about some of the things she had been through and done.He said, “I remember that war, they talked about how the Midnight Moon pack fought with such ferocity and conquered that shitty Pine Lake pack. I never liked that Alpha Reynard he was an asshole and then to find out what he did to his pack was just disgusting.”“Yes he was, a true asshole. It was a pleasure watching his downfall. That pack is flourishing now.”“All because of your help. You really are a treasure. I’m just thankful that you’re here with me.”She smiled and he reached for her hand, and she gave it. The night went on beautifully until it was time for them to leave when someone approached their table.“Gael is that you? Oh, my Goddess it is, how have you been?” Phoenix could tell Gael was trying to place who this chick was
Chapter 19They got back into his car and held hands as Gael drove back onto pack lands. Phoenix rolled down the window and let her hair blow in the wind. She took a deep breath and noticed a scent that made her sit up and tell Gael to stop. He immediately slammed on the brakes and got out. She took off her shoes and got out too.“Phee get back in the car!” she looked at him and sucked her teeth. As if. She took a few steps toward the forest sniffing. She could smell about ten rogues and something else she couldn’t put her finger on.“Gael incoming! Ten rogues, watch your three come here so I can get your six!” he had no clue what she meant, but then she came up behind him where they were back-to-back. Then there was a voice that came from the forest.“We only want the Ulfheonar. You are of no consequence, unless you do not stand down, then you will lose your life this day.”Gael growled low and with Ronan present he grunted, “Bring it.”The rogues came from the woods and as they appr
Chapter 20Kyle was waiting for the weekly report to come in from Tina.It was her job to report on the progress the team was making.He’d been a bit concerned about the goings on in that pack. So much so, that he was planning a visit.He knew Phoenix could handle anything, but then again this was her pack, her mate and it wasn’t just rogues attacking and taking she-wolves, it was much much more.He remembered her reluctance in taking this mission and he was going to make sure Phoenix, and her team were alright.He began preparations for him, Sophia and another solider to make their way out to the Silver Moon pack. The next morning Kyle and his crew were on their way.“You seem anxious and that isn’t like you.” Sophia said.“You’re right. I’m concerned about Phoenix.” He smiled a small smile.“Why didn’t you ever try to claim her? I know you love her.” He chuckled.“I do, but she had a mate and made it clear that she wasn’t going to stand in the way of me finding my mate.”“Why didn’t
Chapter 21Gael finally pulled up to this cute little cottage nestled in the middle of a smaller body of water. It wasn’t the lake, but it was enough water where there was a little boat that took you to the cottage.This was a smaller inlet, and it was breathtaking.While Phoenix put her shoes back on. Gael got out and sniffed the area and mindlinked his father, updating him on the attack and telling them their location.His father told him they would take care of the rogues and get to the bottom of the issue. His mother came onto the mindlink telling him she’d stocked the cottage and brought some things for Phoenix to wear while there.He thanked his mom smiling because he knew they wanted him to claim his mate and would do anything to help them. Even Phoenix’s mom was in on the operation. He was grateful they were alright with him righting the wrongs because he was definitely going to make it all right. Bill, Phoenix and Lance’s dad was still very much on the fence about his baby gi
Chapter 43Phoenix was hooking up the third heavy bag, as she’d already split two of them in half. The sweat was pouring down her face as she took out every frustration, every grievance she could on the bag. She kicked, punched and elbowed with such ferocity that the bag began to separate at the seams and sand began spilling out.Gael stood in the doorway watching her annihilate this poor piece of gym equipment, wondering what was on her mind. He could feel through the bond that she was torn. She felt it, in her bones to protect her home, family, and her pack; but the maternal instincts and hormones had her wanting to burn down the whole world to protect her children. She also carried the worry of losing Gael in some way.She held so much weight on her shoulders that she did what she normally does and just zones out. She locks her mind away, steeling her heart and mind against any outside influences. At that point, Gael could no longer get a read on her.“Phoenix, can we talk baby? I
Chapter 42After that outpouring of love and attention, I went to see Doc Simmons and got a proper check-up. With me on Gael’s lap the whole time, we got the news we already knew. I was pregnant with twins, but Doc Simmons didn’t seem to be satisfied with that assessment. When Gael questioned the look on his face, he just said, “There’s some things I’m not really sure of right now.”“And that would be?” Gael asked with a little more aggression than I was comfortable with. Fortunately, Doc Simmons wasn’t moved by the tone in Gael’s voice.“I could swear I heard three sets of heartbeats, but when I move to listen more, it’s back to two. I’ll need to do an ultrasound to see for sure, however, you’re not quite at that stage right now Phoenix; we’ll need to wait at least a month to know for sure.”“That’s okay doc. I need to know if I can train like I need to. This battle is upon us, and I need to be in tip-top shape. My personal training is brutal, and I can’t take it easy. You see I’m be
Chapter 41I knew the moment it sunk in because her anxiety spiked to epic proportions. Her eyes got big assaucers. Her breathing became erratic, and she was trying to get up to run and I grabbed her and held her down in bed covering her with my body.I held myself up so I would smash her completely, but the proximity created a heat in both of us.I started nudging her neck gently. I added small kisses that turned into nips and bites. Then I sucked on her marking spot, and I didn’t realize she’d stopped flailing and started taking deep breaths with sensual moans on the end.I licked her mark and felt her body shiver. Our eyes met and the smile she gave me made me invincible. We lie in bed, holding each other, not saying a word just enjoying this moment in time.There’s a knock on the door and Phoenix sat straight up in bed and I could feel the joy radiate from her. Nobody can get that reaction but her mother.“Come in.” I said as I rolled off the bed and slid into my sweatpants just
Chapter 40 Gael POVI was sitting on the porch with my head in my hands worried about what was going on with Phee. Lance came up with Sophia looking like the happy couple they were. I wanted to give my well wishes to them, but I was tied up in knots about my Phoenix. She finally fell asleep after emptying all the contents of her stomach, and then some.“What’s up Gael you look like hell. The mission was a success tonight man, cheer up.”“Phoenix isn’t feeling well, and I don’t know how to help her.”“What’s wrong with my sister?” His tone quickly turned serious.“I wish I knew, she tossed all her cookies, and I asked her if she thought she could be pregnant. She answered with filling the toilet. I don’t know.” I threw my hands up frustrated.He and Sophia sat beside me, and nobody could’ve prepared me for what I was about to hear.“Gael have you paid close attention to Phee lately?” Lance asked.“Of course, she’s all I think of.”“No man, I mean paid attention to her body?”“Well tha
Chapter 39It happened so quickly, every warrior in the room was startled.Alpha Walters wolf’s severed head blinked in surprise, not even aware that he was already on his way to the Moon Goddess.I went to stand at Freya’s flank and asked his warriors if this was really the way they wanted to go. At that question Freya turned around and crouched in position like she was ready to do more damage.Every warrior, other than my own, gave the pose of submission, on their knees with their fists over their hearts.“We will serve and pledge allegiance to Alpha Ryker!” They said in unison.I turned to Walters beta, who did not kneel in submission. “So I guess it falls to you to give us the answers we need.”Beta Timmerson smirked. “You know I can’t do that, Alpha.” He said with a smug look on his face.“Okay then, I guess I’ll have to have Phoenix and Freya bring you around. Darling?”Freya morphed instantaneously into Phoenix, and I immediately got super pissed as my mate was naked in front o
Chapter 38I threw the bunker door open and went in and grabbed the nearest warrior and ripped his head off.The screams from the women and stunned looks from the men made me smirk as I grabbed the next man and twisted his head making a gut-wrenching sound as every bone in his neck was broken. The warriors finally came out of the fog they were in and started to get up and come toward me to fight.Just what I wanted.The woman who I told to run, came back and was screaming for all the women to move. Thankfully, they came to their senses and started to get up and get out. Even better.The men were making a beeline toward me with a very large warrior pushing his way forward. The others stopped and let him through. I’d already made my assessment with the men in here and knew it was only a matter of time. I stood and waited for him to move closer before me. I did a dramatic huge sigh.“Well it seems I’ll have to tell you what’s going on, so you definitely won’t be able to say that I de
Chapter 37After that moment with Tolina I was even more concerned about the last thing she said. I was going to lose someone dear to me? That could be anyone. My parents, Lala, Sophia, Sonya, Ron, Kyle, Tina or even Gael.I went off to calm myself and meditated so hard that when I was ready I mindlinked Gael and told him that I was leaving for the camp. I needed Freya to run and me just ride it out.He mindlinked back that I better not leave him and to wait for him, and he meant that shit, but I couldn’t do what he asked. I needed to be wild and set things in motion on my own.I told him that this is part of the process of me preparing myself for a mission. He understood and gently asked me not to engage until we were all assembled. I agreed and was already halfway there when we ended the link.“I can feel the charms and spells all around us.” Freya said sniffing the air.“I feel something too, but I’m trusting that nose of yours. What should we do?”I could see the smirk on Freya fa
Chapter 36Two and a half hours later, everyone was assembled in Gael’s office. They had the plan worked out.Gael had sent scouts out there to gather intel before they assembled and executed the plan.When the scouts arrived, the information they had was crucial to victory. They informed the Alpha that there were at least four to five hundred warriors present.They said that Alpha Walters was indeed there and there were about close to 200 she-wolves in captivity, with a large number of them pregnant, but then some of them were malnourished and near death.Gael then called for Doc Simmons and informed him that he would be accompanying them, but outside of where the action was and for him to get his medical team together as they would be leaving late in the evening.The scouts also said they saw the witch, but she had also cast charms around the perimeter so that they would be alerted if anyone or anything would cross their border.Gael mindlinked Phoenix to call for Tolina. He wasn’t r
Chapter 35As they approached the packhouse, the omega’s bowed as they held the door open for these massive beasts. Two omega’s held the doors open to the Alpha’s suite and quickly exited when both wolves were inside.An Alpha wolf is very protective of his Luna and pups and if you linger to long they may see it as a threat.So once the door was closed Freya went to the floor and began to shift back. Ronan stayed, watchful to make sure Phoenix was alright.Phoenix woke on the floor with Ronan licking her face. “Mmmm, hi Ronan, did you have a good time last night?” she smirked as she sat up.He answered by lying next to her with his paws surrounding her body. She leaned into his massive chest and stroked his ears. He purred.“Thank you for always taking care of us, loving us. I’ll always be devoted and love you with all my heart and soul.” He leaned over her and rubbed her face.“You and Freya are my reason for being. I’ll always choose you both.”“Ronan, give me my Luna back please.”