At what was happening to me. Was this some kind of transformation, something which came of my mating with Jethro?I tried to inhale deeply, thereafter doing my best to relax, telling myself that I was only being paranoid. But I knew what was changing inside of me. A change that concerned looking into my eyes, and I wasn't sure what it meant.I climbed into bed, hoping to shake this sinking feeling. But lying there, it was as if my gut told me that life was about to change in ways that I just could not even imagine.I lay in bed somehow trying to shake this stirring inside me. It continued, and the feelings of queer energy rolling downhill through my veins persisted as if my body was waking up from a very deep sleep.I attempted to concentrate on breathing, hoping my brain could calm down my body. Though thoughts of Jethro, the missing mark, and my strange physical changes were filling my mind.I felt another jolt of electricity run through my body, and I sat up in bed, gasping. My hea
Sara's POV I took a deep breath, trying to relax and stop being so paranoid about myself. Yet, looking through my eyes into my very self, I knew something was changing. What that was, I wasn't too sure.Getting into bed, I tried hard to shake the feeling that something was wrong. Lying there, the feeling could not escape my mind that things were going to change, and it felt like my life was taking a turn unknown to me.Lying in bed, I felt something stirring inside me. I had that sense of weird energy flowing through my veins, similar to some sort of severe drowsiness from which my body was waking up.I tried focusing on breathing and clearing my mind, calming my body, but thoughts immediately swerved to Jethro and the missing mark and the strange things happening to me.All of a sudden, it was like being electrified, and I sat up on the bed; every muscle tightened in my body. My heart was racing madly, and my senses haywire.I scanned the room, feeling myself not to be alone, but I
Sara's POV We tumbled toward the bed, our lips still locked, our hands roving each other's bodies. We fell onto the bed, our wolves still entwined, our hearts beating as one.It had felt like a liberation, a freedom that I'd never known, then, as we lay there. I was no longer confined by human limitations; with me, my wolf was set free, let out, and unbridled.Jethro by my side, his wolf a copy of mine, bond upon bond, growing stronger with each moment that passed. We were no more two people, just two wolves—one, in their love and passion, united.Finally, with a panting of wolves, even we stopped. Then the face-off, locked look, and I knew I would never quite be the same again.I was not just Sara. I was a wolf and a shifter. Jethro was my mate. The love existing between us was wild, the feeling primal, and was going to turn out to be invincible; there was nothing able to separate us.We lay there, and Jethro's eyes caught mine. There was a deep blazing look in them, and I could fee
I could feel my wolf's satisfaction as we crested, her wants stilled, for I knew I had claimed Jethro as mine. We lay there, our bodies entwined, our hearts still racing from the intensity of our mating.I realized then that I'd found home, true love, my true mate. Suddenly, I wasn't simply Sara; I was Jethro's mate, his wolf, everything, as our bodies still twined and his love and adoration cascaded over me. His eyes seemed to burn into mine, his voice softening as he whispered sweet nothings into my ear."Mate, love, everything," he whispered, voice husky with the emotion. "Don't fret; I shall never leave you. You are mine, eternally." I couldn't help but smile; my heart was filled with love and happiness. Yes, I found everything in life in Jethro. He was my soulmate."I love you, Jethro," I returned in a mere whisper, a breath mingling with the ragged rhythm of our panting. "I won't leave you, never let you go. You are mine, forever and always."His eyes flickered yellow, his wol
Jethro’s POVI walked over back to the bed and sat down beside her. I reached a handout and pushed a strand of hair out of the way that had fallen into her face. My fingers drew the shape of her cheekbone.Sara stirred, her eyes flickering open, and she smiled up at me. "Good morning," she greeted me, her voice husky from disuse due to sleep."Good morning," I responded, my voice full of love. "Did you sleep well?"She nodded nonetheless with her half-closed eyes. "I slept great," she whispered. "I had the most amazing dream."I smiled, and my heart felt full of gladness. "What was it about?" I asked now, curious.I sat beside Sara, looking into her eyes as she looked up at me with a smile. "Good morning," I whispered to her, filling my voice with love."Good morning," she said in reply, husky with sleep.I brushed a tress of her hair out of her face, my fingers tracing the lineaments of her cheek. Her eyes fluttered open, and she gazed up at me with a curious expression."I slept ama
Jethro's POV She gave me a scalding glance. "Jethro, you have been weak for too long now, and being with Sara has only made things worse."I was frowning, quite taken aback. "What are you talking about? The loving connection was to make me stronger. ."Emma's face turned to pity. "It would, normally. But your relationship with Sara is… odd. You're not just mates, you're opposites. Your energies clash and it's draining you."I shook my head to clear that information in. "I don't get it. Why would our love drain me?"Emma's tone was soft. "It isn't the loving in itself, Jethro. It's the degree of the emotions. You are putting everything that you are into Sara, and it's just sucking you dry. You have to find a balance, or you stand to lose yourself entirely."And I shuddered. Never had I believed that my love for Sara could be destructive. But now everything fell into place. The weakness, the fatigue—everything made sense."What am I supposed to do, Em?" I found myself desperate.Emma's
Jethro’s POV.I ended the call as I returned to Emma who was waiting patiently for me.“It was Sara, she was just worried,” I said.Emma nodded as she smiled.“So have you thought about any of the laws you may have slightly broken” Emma asked again“None” I replied even though Sara's call had broken my thoughts.Emma stood up as she signaled to me.“Follow me Alpha Jethro, I sense something” Emma said.I looked around as I followed Emma who was walking like she was being pushed by the wind. Her anklet made tiny sounds as her dress was moved by the wind in different directions. I shivered a little bit as the wind seemed to get colder.It was clear we were heading close to the stream and I didn't know why The trees swayed along with the breeze as I wondered what was going on.Emma took off her footwear as we approached the bank of the stream. It was one of our streams that connected to a crystal river.It was bright and calm as usual. I watched Emma walk calmly into the stream. I to
Emma's POV “What is this dark force, Emma? Is it some people against me?” Jethro asked completely confused.As he spoke I watched him as his head spinned. His balance was weak as he seemed to struggle with something as simple as standing.I quickly supported him with my hands but it was late as he fell to the floor blacking out.I tried my best not to panic and fortunately, I turned to see my mate running towards me with Rachel.“Elias! Thank goodness please come quickly!” I said.They rushed towards me as Elias pulled me close into a hug. He placed a kiss on my forehead as he held my hands “Are you okay my love?” He asked with concern.“I am okay my love, but our Alpha is not. He is in grave danger and we have to take him to safety” I said with a sense of urgency.“What happened to him?” Rachel asked as she rushed towards him.“I'll explain later, just help me take him to a place with grass where we can lay him” instructed.Elias and Rachel nodded as they struggled to lift the Alph
Sara's POV As night fell, we spoke and laughed to make up for lost time. The announcement of the baby's arrival brought tears of joy to our eyes as Emma and Elias announced it. Henry and Anne's reunion was warm and welcomely received.We sat down to dinner at which time Jethro reached for my hand, his eyes locking mine. "I'm so glad to have you home," he whispered.I smiled, knowing full well the deep connecting nerve that was between us, and simply replied, "Me too.".Not one of my loved ones was missing from the dinner table, and for the first time in a very, very long time, I was whole.As the night wore on, Jethro took me toward our chambers with his arm securely wrapped around me."You're safe now," he whispered as his lips tickled my ear.I nodded, finally, the memories no longer weighing on my shoulders. "I'm home," I said out loud.Jethro's eyes sparkled, his lips curving into a smile. "Forever," he replied with a promise.I smiled in return; knowing all was right in the worl
Sara's POV As night fell, we spoke and laughed to make up for lost time. The announcement of the baby's arrival brought tears of joy to our eyes as Emma and Elias announced it. Henry and Anne's reunion was warm and welcomely received.We sat down to dinner at which time Jethro reached for my hand, his eyes locking mine. "I'm so glad to have you home," he whispered.I smiled, knowing full well the deep connecting nerve that was between us, and simply replied, "Me too.".Not one of my loved ones was missing from the dinner table, and for the first time in a very, very long time, I was whole.As the night wore on, Jethro took me toward our chambers with his arm securely wrapped around me."You're safe now," he whispered as his lips tickled my ear.I nodded, finally, the memories no longer weighing on my shoulders. "I'm home," I said out loud.Jethro's eyes sparkled, his lips curving into a smile. "Forever," he replied with a promise.I smiled in return; knowing all was right in the worl
Sara's P.O.V I hummed softly to myself as I cleaned Vincent's bedroom, my hands gliding easily across the surfaces. My eyes strayed to his dresser, toward that one drawer he'd always said not to touch. Curious, I wondered what could be so special in that one little drawer. "A surprise?" I asked innocently.My fingers found the handle and drew the drawer open in a second. Inside were heaps of photos. The first I picked was of a man crowned, an aura of melancholy diffused about him. A lot about him seemed so familiar, yet I just couldn't place who he was.I went onto the next picture couple embracing. The woman's face stirred something in my system. "Emma? Elias?" I blurred my head racing. Then, a sharp pain pierced my head, and pictures slipped from my hands as a groan escaped my lips.A voice reverberated inside my head, "I love you, and you are forever mine." But it wasn't Vincent's voice. There came confusion inside me. Picking up the coronation picture, the rise of tears was to be
Jethro's POV Three Months later…%.Three months had passed since that fateful day. I sat in my throne room, full of the grandeur of a restored kingdom but my heart was still shattered. Ryker's defeat and Tanisha's demise brought peace, but only Eldrid still stirred in my heart.Elias entered, his face solemn. "Your Highness," he greeted low. I did not even look up. "Did you find her?" I asked without any expectation of a different answer.The pause that followed was all the answer Elias needed. "Nein, Your Highness." I looked down, my eyes welling up hot. I had sent Elias to scour the ruins-to search every inch of the explosion site. But there was nothing. No sign of Sara. No indication of her fate.I clung to hope, tenuous as the thinnest of threads but refused to break. She may yet be alive. She must. Elias stepped near. His footsteps made quiet echoes in the still hall. "I have searched every possible place, Jethro," he said, using my name rather than my title. "I have interrogate
Jethro's P.O.V.I stormed down the corridors of Ryker's lair-my sword slicing through the shadows. Guards leaped to intercept me, but with rage fueling my movements, I cut them down with precision.Finally, I burst into Ryker's chamber, my eyes locking onto the man himself.Ryker stood calmly, an amused hint dancing on his lips."Where is Sara?" I yelled, my voice echoing off the stone walls. "Where are you keeping her?"Ryker's smile spread wider, but nothing fell from his lips. "Liar!" I spat, my hand tightening on my sword hilt. "I know you're behind this." Ryker somehow managed to lift an eyebrow. "Sara? Do you think I have Sara? You ought to know me by now, Jethro. If I had Sara, I'd leave a message. But I don't have Sara." Anger spilled over and I was yelling, "You're lying!Ryker's men drew their swords and, in the dim light of the room, angled them at me."Be careful, Jethro," Ryker said, his voice thick with malice. "You're on my turf, surrounded by my men. Your recklessne
Sara's POV I slowly opened my eyes, grogginess fogging my brain. Where was I? The air was heavy with darkness and an eerie silence.A faint splash sounded through the room followed by a cold trickle down my face. I jackknifed upwards, gasping.Someone was sitting beside me, swathed in shadows. My eyes slowly accommodated to the dim light and the outline of a woman appeared."Welcome back, Sara," she said, her voice oozing malice.The woman leaned forward, and a sliver of light danced across her features, revealing Tanisha's sinister smile."You must be wondering where you are," Tanisha said, her eyes glinting with amusement. "Let's just say you're guessing with me."Memories came flooding back to Emma's visit, the figure in black, the knock to the head. My mind reeled; fear clawed its way up my throat.Tanisha did not even bat an eye. "You see, Sara, you're quite valuable to me. Your. Particular talents could tip the scales in Ryker's favor."My heart plummeted. Emma's words replayed
Tunisia's POV I was sitting in my dark living room; only a little light was in view, as it was occupied with dancing candles casting gruesome shadows on the walls. Marcus came in. "Ma'am, our spy says Emma is planning to open Sara's gate of energy for the war," he informed me with low urgent tones.My gaze jerked up; my eyes slit. That gate was the key to unimaginable power, and I wouldn't allow Emma to unlock it. "And?" I pushed my voice tight with anticipation.Marcus did hesitate this time before finishing, "Emma's trying to harness Sara's energy to aid her cause." My fist clenched alongside my jaw. That would be Ryker's death sentence. Failure. Defeat. No, I wouldn't let that happen."We cannot let that happen," I muttered to myself as my mind started racing. "Ryker would lose." Marcus stood before me, a look of neutrality upon his face. "What do you think we should do?" he asked.I smiled, cold and calculated. "We'll kidnap Sara, rendering Emma's plan useless. And this might jus
Emma's P.O.V.I pushed the door open of our modest home, worn out. The last few days had messed with my head, turning into a blur of anxiety and fear, as Mamma's condition deteriorated further with each passing hour. I walked toward her room, apprehension hanging heavy in my heart. Inside, she lay frail, pale with clammy skin."Mother?" I said, my voice barely more than a whisper. I took her hand in mine. She stirred, her eyes fluttering open. "Emma. . my dear," she whispered, just barely audible. I forced a smile onto my face, trying to hide my tears. "I'm here, Mother. You're going to be all right."But before I could get her reply, Lia strode into the room, a frown etched on her features. "Emma, don't tire her out," she reprimanded, firm in her voice. I frowned, suspicion dawning that something wasn't right. "Lia, what's going on? Mother isn't getting better," I said, accusation creeping into my tone.Lia's smile was syrupy and sweet. "Oh, Emma, you know your mother's illness is.co
Tunisia's Pov I snuggled deeper into Ryker's side, my fingers tracing the outlines of his chest. His eyes gleamed with amusement, and I knew he was right where I wanted him."Ryker, now that Jethro knows about me. Secrecy," I started, letting my voice drop to a fragile state, "I will have to be protected even more. More men."Ryker's brow arched, and a teasing smile curled his lips. "So that's why you came to me."I smiled back, feigning innocence. "Can you blame me? You are the most powerful man in the realm after all."Ryker chuckled, his eyes glinting with desire. "And what do I get in return?"My heart skittered as my gaze met his. This was it."Whatever you want," I whispered, my voice husky.Ryker's eyes flashed to mine, an inferno of intensity blazing there. "Will you?" he asked, his voice so low it was little more than a whisper and sensual.My heart fluttered at the sound as I nodded, my lips grazing his. "Whatever it will take to ensure our alliance is solidified."Ryker's