Chris POVI stormed out of the house in a fit of rage. I threw my car into drive, speeding to the city. Everything was becoming to much to handle for me and I had no one to confide in anymore. I always hated this life, but I had Ryker and Hope by my side. The three of us rebuilt our family and pack after it was torn to shreds. Now we were all at odds with each other. Ryker was choosing the princess over everything we worked so hard for. Damien was my enemy that we needed to kill, but was also my mate. I killed an innocent little boy that did nothing wrong. No, The goddess used that boy's body and soul for her bidding. That is what ended his life.I pulled into a bar and immediately began hammering down one drink after the other. Ryker didn't chose me and neither would my mate. Hearing that the Shadow was fading from Damien broke my heart, even though I knew it had to be this way. "Does your kind ever stay where it belongs?" An old man took a seat next to me. I could smell the magic
Elena POV"Well, Jonathan was your fated mate so I would hope so." Richard said like it was just a fact. I froze at his words. I had to of heard him wrong."What did you say?" I wasn't able to piece a single thought together."Here is my address. Visit me one day, alone, and I'll answer any questions you have." He finished wrapping the bandage himself then scooted off the table. "I thought for sure I had to kill you, but for some reason all I want to do is protect you. Be careful princess, your enemies are by your side."My eyes began tearing and I was losing control. I wanted to run after that man, but I couldn't move. 'What is happening? Are you in danger!' Ryker' voice was filled with anger feeling my pain through our bond and magic. I looked around and noticed that everyone was becoming frozen in place. I was losing control, letting my soul magic run rampant with those I was connected to.'I'm fine Ryker. I'll see you soon.' I quickly responded in our mind-link then closed it sh
Elena POV"Oh thank the goddess!" Hope shouted, jumping in my arm."Sorry I took so long. Between your brother's rage and Tyler trying to attach himself to my hip I didn't think I would ever get away. We have to be quick and you can't leave Nate's side until you're back home. Promise me Hope!" "Nate's side is the only place I want to be. Thank you Elena, my Queen. I know this is foolish, but I need to see him."I looked at her with a confused expression. She seemed desperate to by his side and I didn't know if it was normal. They were fated, but they didn't finish the bond. She hadn't marked him yet, and even then it would be hard being separated, but not impossible.We began walking through the woods and I masked our movements from any prying eyes. I could feel how the anticipation of Hope getting closer to her mate was becoming overwhelming."Is everything ok?" I needed to know what was happening between them. Was this a normal Shadow thing? Would I become obsessed with Elijah this
Damien POVI arrived to the hotel room but didn't just find my mate. Chris was naked on the bed with two other women."What is this Chris?" I was not amused with his other guest."We need to be with other people. Learn how to deal with this whole mate thing." Chris' hard body stood before me, making me not care so much who was in the room anymore. He pulled me to him, running his hands over my perfectly toned body that belonged to him."You're mine and only mine." I growled. Chris chuckled at my possessiveness then started removing my clothes. "Yes, Alpha." Chris whispered, making me moan at his submission. "This is for you. Ryker can never know about us, but we can find ways to be together." Chris removed my pants then slid his body up my back, laying a kiss on my shoulder then sucked hard on my mark. "Mine," he growled and I melted right into him."This is what you want? An orgy? How does that change anything?" I was quickly losing my anger to share my mate though. I just wanted to
Nate POVI spent the past few days in a rage. I was a ticking time bomb and I knew it was from being away from my mate. I pleaded with Hope to tell Ryker, but she refused. We were miles apart and only half mated, yet I could feel her every emotion. They said how fated mates become one, but I knew this was something different. My every thought was of her, my ever desire was of her, and I had an insatiable need to be close to her, protect her. I wasn't sure if she was aware why, but I knew a big part of it was because my wolf wanted pups. I had a burning need to start our family and an even stronger one to protect my family. I always wanted a family of my own, but I didn't think it would happen so soon. I was at the training grounds, sparring with my father when I felt her presence become closer. At first I brushed it off, but the distance kept getting shorter and shorter. My father was in mid punch when I felt her enter my territory. His fist collide hard with my face and whipped my
Ryker POV'Bed! Now!' Elena ordered me as she ran home.'Excuse me, little wolf.' I taunted back. 'You heard me and don't you dare deny me.''Or what?' 'Or I'll pleasure myself and make you watch.'I growled in her head at those words. 'That's not exactly a turn off, love.''It is if I won't let you touch me after, lover.''You're mine and I will take you whenever I want.' I roared in her head this time. My wolf didn't like being denied, even if she was just teasing me.'Then you better run.' She warned.I was at the hospital getting Carm to go over the surveillance tapes. Hope told me they experimented on her, but she couldn't remember anything. I was sure I would find something here to give me a lead to her captors. "Finish going through these. You find anything with this woman I want to see it." I grabbed Carm by her neck, lifting her face to mine. "No one knows about this or I will remove your throat. Understood!"Carmelita had fear running through her body, but moaned at the d
Elena POVThe next two weeks everyone seemed to find a peace among ourselves. It was hard, but we all found ways to find time with the ones we loved. I snuck Hope to Nate's bedroom and Ryker's to mine. The four of us were so preoccupied that we didn't notice much of anything else going on. During my days I spent time at the hospital with Tyler. He still annoyed me, but I was finding it easier to be around him. He was good with our people and he never pushed back when I made comments how I didn't trust him. I was finding it harder to hate him, even though I knew better than to trust him. Ryker was at the hospital often too with Carmelita analyzing every feed they could get their hands on. It seemed someone was hiding something because there were time gaps in a lot of the surveillance. Ryker had a pack member that was once a rogue come in to try and recover that lost time. So far they didn't find much that was useful.Damien and Nate now had a hundred Rogues taken as prisoner and nee
Ryker POV"Fuck, yes, right there... Alpha, yes!" Elena screamed as I took her against a tree in the woods. We were supposed to be practicing magic, but after she lit my ass on fire I chased her into the woods and we ended up here. "Goddess you're so fucking loud." I grunted then bit her hard on her neck, making her orgasm exploded all over my dick. "You feel so... fucking... good." I thrusted hard making her back scrap against the bark."Shit... Fuck.. Again." She ordered half coherent."Yes, my Queen." I smirked, pulling her body to the ground. "All fours love. I want to fuck you while spanking that perfect fucking ass."Elena rolled her body over, slowly getting in position. She was too sexy and it drove me insane. Her thighs separated then she tilted her hips up. "Fuck baby, do you have any idea how hot your little pussy looks right now." My fingers teased her swollen lips."Ryker?""Yeah baby. Tell me what you want." I loved how she was as insatiable as she was curious. "Fuck m
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