Nate POVI couldn't get the image of that strange wolf I met out of my head. I wanted to tell Elena about it. She deserved to know that Ryker was playing us all. Also, that the prisoner Damien and I now held was actually Ryker's sister. Something was off though. I had a nagging feeling inside me about her and decided to keep it to myself for now.When I left the gym after overhearing Chris and Ryker talking about finding Hope in our dungeons, I had Damien search the cells by the pack house. The Red Moon pack had two small prisons. One was by the hospital for the lesser offenders, and one under the castle for high risk. I was expecting to find a feral she-wolf as she was kept in a heavily guarded prison and sister to Ryker, who scared the crap out of me.Instead, I found a gorgeous, defiant warrior. She was almost as tall as me with long dirty blond hair in ratty braids from being in captivity. Her eyes were a mystical hazel and her perfectly tan skin coated her muscular physique.She
Nate POVI needed to know Ryker's true intentions before Damien and I told anyone, especially Elena. She seemed to be getting too close to Ryker for my comfort and I didn't miss how easily she trusted him. If Elena knew we had his sister I wasn't sure if she would tell him or not. Damien agreed with me that we needed to wait before we told anyone else. He saw the connection they shared and didn't like it either. We had a pack to protect, a King to kill, but since we could walk Elena was always our first priority to keep safe. I headed down the clean white halls of our prison. My Alpha father left the prisoners to my responsibility and I turned the old smelly dungeons into a more hospitable hospital like setting. Majority of the prisoners were from unnecessary wars. The wolves being held weren't criminals, but scared packs trying to defend their home. I didn't blame them for not wanting to join the Trio packs when their pack lost in battle. In fact, I respected them more for not g
Ryker POVI made it home just before midnight to a quiet house. I knew my family was all in there with my younger siblings sound asleep, while our mother and Chris waited for my arrival. I took a few moments staring at this house that we now called home. My mind drifted to the idea of it being my permanent home. A place for my family's gatherings, bbq, and my own kids to run around. The problem was, I couldn't truly imagine myself ever having a wife or kids. It was always images of someone else's life I desired, but never a fantasy with me actually there. It wasn't that I didn't want a family of my own. It was what it would mean for their life. They would be powerful Shadow wolves, fighting what seemed like an endless war, sacrificing their happiness for the goddess. Most days it seemed like the greatest gift to be anointed by a goddess, but lately it felt like a curse."Hey mom, you look as beautiful as ever." I said, placing a kiss on her head. In reality she looked tired and impa
Nate POVI woke restless from my few hours of sleep. I tossed and turned all night with an uneasy feeling. I needed to see Hope and find out what her brother was up to. All night I was consumed with thoughts of either Ryker and Chris savagely killing everyone I loved, or erotic ways I would make that warrior goddess submit to my every need. I showered and dressed in less then 10 mins then ran down to the kitchen. I grabbed two containers and filled them with steaming eggs, pancakes, and piles of sausage and bacon.I was going to try and be nice first. Show my prisoner that I had a forgiving heart, someone that could be trusted, and if that didn't work, then I would tie her up and make her scream every secret to me. I was never an aggressive child. I always held back my anger as my father constantly pushed me down. My father made me feel like my only purpose was to serve my younger brother, the future Alpha. As I got older I needed an outlet for my rage and sex was the perfect relea
Hope POVMy purpose was to train and lead our warriors. I was the best the Shadow's had, aside from Ryker of course, but he couldn't be everywhere at once. Chris was second in command, our Beta, and he was too smart for his own good. I was stronger than Chris though. I had a more keen sense of battle strategy and fighting skill than he did. Chris was perfect for Beta and I was perfect for head warrior.Standing here in Nate's presence had all my strength washing away. I was a warrior, but I was also a woman. A she-wolf meant to be mated and one day a mother to my family. I wish the goddess didn't make our need to bear children so strong. It would help alleviate the constant need to be with a man. Nate wasn't just a man either. He said he would be Beta, but his aura was pure Alpha. A powerful Alpha I never felt so strong outside from fellow Shadow wolves. To be wanted and claimed by something so strong drove my needs even deeper for him. Fuck goddess, this is one time I really need
Ryker POVRosie had woke early, running straight to my room feeling my presence was close before even opening her eyes. She cuddled her small frame into my arms nuzzling her head into my neck. I laughed at the show of affection wondering how it was possible for this little pup to hold so much of my heart.She went on for what seemed like hours of every minute of her time that I was away. I loved hearing her little voice as it changed from excited to mad to confused. She was so innocent, slowly finding her way in the world, and I ate up every second she was able to have a normal childhood. She wasn't going to grew up too fast or have the weight of our father’s and older brother's death on her shoulders like we did.When she told me how Maddox and Alex teased her and her friends I decided those boys needed to be reminded who the Queen of the house was. I got the wolfsbane oil for her to add a few drops in their toothpaste. It was a very small amount mixed with other herbs so it would
Chris POVI finally calmed my nerves as I walked into the Blood Moon's pack house. I needed to play nice and that was next to impossible for me to do with all these conflicting emotions. I opened the study door without a knock and dropped my jaw. The Alpha was between two gorgeous women with his head rested on one's lap as she stroked his hair and the other leaned on him with her hand on his shoulder. "What the fuck, Chris?" Damien shouted at my rude intrusion. I didn't need his approval to enter a room though. "I didn't know you were into older women, but hey, each to their own." I sat next to one of the women and loudly whisper to her "I'd be careful, he obviously has mommy issues.""These are my moms you fucker. What do you want?" Damien's eyes turned black in rage. He didn't like me and he didn't tolerate anyone disrespecting his family. Something I would find useful to annoy him with. "Really? They are hot! Are you sure you came from one of them?" I looked over both his moms
Damien POVI stared at Chris going completely feral on my ass. He liked to dish it out, but couldn't take himself. His eyes swirled black with salvia dripping from his fangs that were only inches from my face. Then gold began peaking through, until these thin ribbons swirled around, pushing to take over. I've never seen a wolf with any color in their wolf eyes before, only black. I didn't know what gold meant, but I knew what I originally thought was true. There was something different about this family.Chris growled low, but lethal, as his face inched closer to mine, heading straight for my neck. One quick movement and he could easily rip out my throat. Both of us began pouring out our aura's, trying to dominate the other into submission. Alpha to Alpha wasn't biding well in my favor. For a Beta he was fucking strong.Then the door shot open and Nate came barreling in bum rushing Chris off me. They went full beast on each other, tearing at each other's clothes as claws rip through
Damien POVElena and I stayed in her room hiding from everyone. We had so much drama in these few short months that we were both on edge."Oh, Elena dear. Why is Alpha Damien here?" Helena walked in rubbing her head confused.Elena looked to her sensing something was off. "Are you ok?" She asked."Fine my child. Just seem to have misplaced some time. I guess I'm getting old, no worries though. Would you like me to bring you some dinner?" Helena smiled and her eyes held that soft motherly innocence that we hadn't seen in so long."What do you mean, misplaced time?" My tone let my Alpha aura slip through. I knew something was off and I didn't like it. Not just for Helena sake, but that she was so close to my Queen."I don't know exactly. I woke in the pantry earlier and feel like weeks have passed. In truth, I don't remember being here in the castle that much the last month or so. Like I zoned out or something.""Or something." I growled. My eyes went blank for a few moments mind linkin
Serenity POV"I can't believe you came here, Nicholas. It was foolish and you could have been killed." I huffed in aggravation at my mate."Well, it was worth it because if I didn't we wouldn't be together. I know you had every intention of leaving me." He pouted."I did not!"He gave me a look telling me he knew that was a big fat lie. "Ok, fine, maybe I was thinking about it, but it hurt like hell." I punched him in the shoulder before getting out of the car."Awe! What was that for, beast?" He whined, standing next to me by the front door to our house."That was for making me like you so much. Now what are we going to do about him?" I pointed to the door where my father was close by waiting for us."No clue. Let's just wing it, I guess." He said, grabbing my hand and leaning closer."Wing it? You have gone rogue little witch boy.""I'm not that much younger then you S and I didn't go Rogue. I was born a witch and always will be. Your moon goddess and Hecate linked us together for
Elena POV"I'm sorry S. I was such a foolish child. I can't live without you. Please forgive me!" I pleaded."Seriously, I should be begging you. I lied to you your whole life. You're like my sister, my only true family. I should have told you everything years ago."We stayed in each other's arms for a long time, apologizing over and over. "Ok, I think we both agree we are sorry and forgive each other. Come sit with me and tell me everything." I pulled Serenity to my bed and we laid down side by side.We spent an hour catching up from Serenity's true heritage to meeting her father and unlocking her powers. She even mentioned a certain boy, Nicholas, but pretended like it was nothing. I told her about Tyler's betrayal, my father and Luna Marissa affair in both the bedroom and with experimenting on species. I went on about my love for Ryker and that I finally lost my virginity, which of course Serenity wanted all the details of. I gushed telling her about how Nate and Hope found each
Serenity POVI waited in the small village all night unable to find sleep. I missed Nicholas, but I knew nurturing our bond would only cause more pain. Once he realized the life we would have, he would reject me. Right now, I needed to focus on saving Elena and my friends. Hearing Chris say that Elena and Damien were searching for me filled me with so much happiness. I spent months away from everything I ever known. I thought the people I loved, hated me. That they all viewed me as a traitor and a filthy witch. Now I knew they love me too and I used that to push me forward. I dressed in a long elegant green and beige dress. My dark skin seemed to glow and my black hair was half up with lose curls. I masked my powers from my witch heritage, but didn't lock them away. If I needed to fight I would be ready too. The herbs I gave Chris were harmless, and I prayed he didn't figure it out it until it was too late to do anything about it.I hid myself in the crowd, watching Elena and Damien
Ryker POVI tore apart the forest in my wolf form, taking down one rogue after the other. I could tell which ones were feral beast that spent years losing their humanity. I wasn't sure if this was a way to release pent up anger or some offering to the goddess that I could still help our kind by ridding those that harmed others. I cursed our goddess, but still felt a devotion to her. My wolf was at odds with me, wanting to take complete control, but I wouldn’t let him have it. He would run back to Elena then we would all die.The words Elena spoke of my betrayal kept replaying in my mind. Her eyes held no longing or compassion for me anymore. Her love for me vanished and I feared I would never see it again.~ "There is nothing between us Ryker, not anymore. You broke my heart and betrayed my loyalty. Leave and don't return." Elena's voice echoed over and over as I tore the Rogues limb from limb.My wolf argued that she didn't understand the dangers. That we needed to capture her and b
Hope POV"Oh thank the goddess. Where have you been, mom?" I gave her hug but scolded her for leaving my younger siblings alone. "I was at the castle. After everything that happened I ran back here. Ryker stripped Christopher of his Beta title. He can't do that. We can't let this family fall apart. He is too invested in that damn girl who just crowned Tyler as King."Nate growled at my mom for speaking so disrespectful of Elena. "You will watch your tongue about our Queen. I'm done playing by the Shadow's rules." Lucian came forward and we could both feel the immense power radiating from his aura.I took a second to swoon over his power then smacked his shoulder. "Enough, this is my mother, you will not growl at her, understood. As far as Ryker and Chris are concerned they can sort their own shit out. Right now, we need to get our people to safety. Go pack a bag mom!"Nate smiled at my bossy tone and my mom looked between the both of us about to speak, but retreated to her room inste
Nate POVI looked around the forrest, looking out to our pack house, my home in the distance. This might be the last time I saw these lands. I let out a long sigh then turned and left. I shifted into my white wolf, grabbing my bag in my mouth and headed to Hope. Lucian was desperate to see her. He needed to sense our pup growing inside her. It filled me with a new purpose that I couldn't wait to fulfill.When I arrived to the Shadow Moon's territory people were running around like crazy. I didn't bother shifting to ask what happened though. If there was danger then I couldn't wait another second to find Hope.Her scent grew stronger near the cells which made me let out a ferocious growl. Elena told me she was taken prisoner, but I didn't actually think Ryker could put her in a dungeon. At that moment, I no longer cared who the Alpha was or what anyone's rules were. I was getting my mate and we were leaving to do this our own way in this world.Two large men guarded the cement doors.
Meredith POVI watched the ceremony from a distance with a shattered heart. Everything we worked for was for nothing. Both my boys defied the goddess and now all the Shadows would feel her wrath. I didn't want to admit it, but I was growing fond of Elena too. This new life she was about to lead would be one of a loveless marriage filled with nothing but to please others. I was sad for my son mostly. As much as I wanted them apart and I knew Ryker loved her. This could break our Alpha and our family. Too many secrets have lived between us for too long. I rushed back to the castle to change back to my body. I needed to be there for my sons when they returned home.I left Helena's body in the kitchen's pantry with enough sleeping potion to keep her knocked out for a few hours. If I wasn't able to return I at least wanted Helena to have a chance to get her life back. Elena was going to need her and her husband truly loved her. Helena was a good person and she made a good life here in t
Elena POV"No father! Please don't do this! It's a misunderstanding." I grabbed my father's shirt, kneeling before him, begging him to not kill Nate. The King's eyes turned black then back handed me across the face. The entire crowd gasped at the sudden hit he gave me across the face. They screamed for their Queen to not be harmed by the Savage king.My father cursed at his rash behavior. He knew he couldn't let his emotions take over, but everyone knew he hated to be challenged. I needed to do something."You want to be Queen, then kill this traitor and the crown is yours. Show our people that you will protect them." The King took a blade from a guard and handed it to me.I wrapped my fingers around the blade and the King took his seat. He knew I had to do it or I would lose the faith of our people. I looked out to the crowd in a panic of what to do.I slowly walked to Nate, giving Ryker a look of disgust. This time he caught my eyes and a sharp pain of guilt ran through him. I stoo