Chris POVI woke uneasy from my night of restless sleep. I was back at my pack house trying to regain balance but I was plagued by my nightmares. I couldn't just do nothing while my brother's life hung in the balance. I needed to kill the boy. I just couldn't find the heart to do it either.When I walked into the kitchen my little sister ran into my arms, expressing how much she missed me. I hugged her tight and played with her awhile feeling racked with guilt that I could end a life so little like my sister's. "Where is my Rykie? He hasn't been home in so long. I miss my brother." Her big blue eyes stared into mine, gutting me from the inside out. How could I let Rosie go through the same pain all my sibling did when we lost our father?That was what Ryker was to her. He stepped in as her parent long before even our mother did. If I did nothing, Rosie would know the pain we all felt, to love and lose a father so young."Don't worry our little Rose your Rykie is fine. He will be hom
Damien POVDexter had many visitors, most who wanted a chance to speak with the goddess, but I was his favorite. I was always bursting with energy and I didn't allow the goddess to speak through him. I made it clear that I wouldn't support a little boy to have such a weight on his shoulders. If the goddess wanted to speak to me she would use her infinite powers in a more humane way. "Okay, okay, I surrender, you little cheater." I chuckled, befuddled how I lost another game to him. Someone taught this boy some handy tricks. We spent most of the morning running in the woods, building forts, and playing hide and seek. Dexter didn't have his wolf yet, but it was still apart of him. We decided to rest a bit and squeezed in a few games of checkers, which Dex beat me every time. "Excuse me! Is that the way to address me, Sir." Dexter said with all authority in his little voice."Apologies, my Lord." I replied, bowing my head and we both laughed."I know you have to go now, Damien. I will
Serenity POVWhen I first arrived at Esters' I was an emotional mess. I felt betrayed by the only person I felt was truly family. I knew Elena would be mad about lying to her, but never did I think Elena would so quickly dismiss me. I didn't know what I would tell her about being a witch. I just always believed our bond was unbreakable and didn't worry much about it. I hid this part of myself because my father said Elena's life would be in danger otherwise. Elena had to know I would only keep secrets to protect her, but she never gave me a chance to explain.Two days passed and I refused food or to leave my bed. Ester only had a small cottage with four rooms. A kitchen, living room, main bedroom, and spare bedroom. The spare was about the size of Elena's closet and held just a single bed and night stand. The small window in it I used my magic to reflect all light so I remained in darkness no matter the time of day."Come on child, it's time to get up. I let you sulk in your tears and
Elena POV"Mmmm. That feels so good." My voice came out sultry as I slowly turned my head to face my perfect god-like creature. Ryker laid there watching every inch of my body."You like the way I touch you, baby?" Ryker teased as his finger drew circles on my back."Yes! More than you know, mmm." I cooed, melting into the heat his body radiated as he laid right beside me. My belly was on the bed with my arms tucked under my chest as I slowly came out of my peaceful sleep."Trust me, I have a pretty good idea, love." Ryker kissed my shoulder, then trailed his lips down my back. His hand lifted my shirt and he continued kissing every inch of my skin. Not even 10 hours ago my beautiful tan skin was ripped apart. Somehow I was completely healed now though.I sighed and hummed as his mouth tasted me until my bedroom door flew open. "Princess, what is going on?" Helena huffed in anger. She was not liking Ryker by my side and she didn't try to hid it. "You are testing my patients servant."
Ryker POV"Fuck Elena! I don't know how I haven't ravaged every inch of this body already." I began grinding my hips against hers and she match my slow pace, panting at the friction. Our mouths molded back together, kissing as if our survival depended on never parting lips. We remain lost in each other for what seemed like hours until I finally broke our kiss. I rested my forehead to hers with my eyes closed. "I need you Elena. I need every part of you." I pleaded. I never felt this overwhelming need for anyone before. There was always a resistance I felt from her when we got too close though. I didn't want to push her too far if she wasn't ready. Feeling her body undermine was driving me insane though. Every inch of my skin wanted to bare against hers.Elena's fingers gently caressed my scalp, playing with my silky black hair. "I'm yours, Elijah." Her words made my eyes flash gold. I closed them a second to regain control before I rip her pants off right here and sunk into her. I n
Chris POVDamien waved the guards to let us through the gates and I sauntered in behind him. I was filled in anticipation needing to find my sister. I knew she was here. She had to be here.Damien walked me through the office, medical ward, then out to the activity yard before heading to the cells. He wanted to show me how hospitable they are to their prisoners. No wonder they had issues making them comply.I was perplexed how his pack's jail was like a rehabilitation community then the normal stingy dungeons like Red Moon's I searched. "Why are you treating the prisoners like fucking kindergartners at daycare? You do understand what a jail is supposed to be, right?"Damien gloated that I thought the inmates treatment was too kind and it made no sense. "I'm aware Chris. Most these prisoners are from meaningless wars from our former Alpha, my father. They didn't do anything wrong but defend the people they love and rightfully so. Nate designed everything in this building to try and les
Elena POVI woke alone with a grin on my face of pure bliss. I whined at the cold sheets next to me, but knew he had to get ready for tonight. I never imagined I could feel so connected and beautiful with someone. I knew with all my heart that Ryker was my future. We just needed to figure out how.I rolled over smiling at a note that laid on my nightstand. I admired his elegant handwriting wondering if there was anything that man did that wasn't perfect. You were sleeping too beautifully to wake. Plus, your body needed to rest, especially for tonight. I need to meet the King, but I will see you soon baby. Love, your ShadowI bit my lip at his words, hoping he was referring to more ecstasy in bed tonight and not just the ceremony. Serenity was right, sex feels amazing. I let out a squeal of happiness. My heart literately felt like it could explode from the simple thought of him. I was falling hard and welcomed the deep plummet into the unknown to loving my perfect Alpha, my Shadow wo
Ryker POVI laid in bed never taking my eyes from the goddess that laid beside me. She fell fast asleep after we finally untangled our bodies from on another. I was in aw how she could complete me in a way that was like a mate, yet she wasn't. I worried how we could ever truly be together, but I was determined to find a way. I don't think I can ever let her go.Chris mind-linked me that he was on his way to tour the prisons with Damien, forcing me back to reality. I cursed checking the time knowing I had to leave or I would be late to meet the King. I peeled myself from the perfect goddess that laid in my arms and left a note by her nightstand. I raked my eyes over my other half that laid naked, peacefully sleeping in her bed. Laying a kiss on her cheek I whispered "I love you, princess." Then I quickly left before I decided to abandoned all reasoning to take her body as mine again.I snuck through the shadows to my room and quickly showered then ran to the King's office for our meet
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