Raija's POV ~ a few weeks laterWaking up alone once again in my king-size bed made me frown. My mate had been absent for several days dealing with his new pack and the threat of Zelos. I missed him terribly and was experiencing heartache once again when he didn't return this morning.Each evening I have had to lay in the bathtub filled with quartz to rejuvenate myself for a couple of hours. The ointment my dad put on my neck afterward helped keep the black rot from spreading further but the dead area smelled horrendous. No amount of scrubbing would take the scent of decay away. Atticus had learned a spell that would remove the toxins but my pup had to come first or it would kill the child. Going to the kitchen I prepared myself a small breakfast of toast so I did not get morning sickness.Nibbling on it at the kitchen nook I asked Rinn if Cota was alright.“He is swamped with the pack house addition and new pack members, but plans on coming back soon,” she whimpered.Finished with m
Raija's povBasking in the glow of our mating I smiled happily. Laying on my back I glanced over at Axel. Turning to my side I poked at his nose and he side-eyed me.“I have a real nose, Raija. Are you still having doubts?” Shaking my head I giggled.“I know that you are not Zelos. He isn't powerful enough to perform a doppelganger spell without his ring,” I said assuredly.Grunting Axel slipped from the bed and went to the bathroom. “He is still acting off,” I mumbled to my wolf.“Yes he is and so is Cota,” Rinn growled.Frowning when he returned I glanced up at him rubbing his eyes.“Raija, there are others that have joined my pack. Some are females that I um, shit. I slept with some of them in my youth. They have been trying to get me back into their beds but I swear that I am not interested. I love only you. Goddess that's a relief to get off my chest,” he said in exasperation.Not feeling fantastic about his admission and not being familiar with the feelings of jealousy I exhal
Raija's povGrinning like an insane person, Axel chuckled and embraced me tightly, getting gold dust everywhere. Glancing over at my grandfather Axel chided the older man,” I told you we were perfect for each other!”Ellis dismissed his remark with a wave of his hand. I watched Atticus eye the older man with a frown.“You didn't bless Anita and I and we were a more suitable match,” he asserted harshly. Nodding Ellis agreed and surprised Atticus by saying that he had been wrong.“I've learned much over the years being alone and that is that love is the strongest power in the universe. I'm sorry I didn't honor you or your mother's love. I've been a sour old goat since I banished her over my pride,” he sighed regretfully. Stepping away from Axel I approached him.“Perhaps we can find her and bring her back. Maybe she misses you too,” I offered, causing Ellis to lower his eyes and exhale deeply.“Can't you just tell her that I would like to speak with her,” he asked Atticus. My lips purse
Raija's povAfter assisting Ellis to the couch my father entered the room shaking his head and wagging his finger at the older man.“You always have been such a drama queen!”Glaring at him I told him to be nice.“Just because he disowned you and kicked you out doesn't mean you can't forgive him and treat him kindly. He is your dad after all,” I asserted, getting a gasp from Ellis.“Is that what he told you? Atticus left me all on his own because I didn't approve of his mate, such poppycock,” Ellis grumbled. Raising my brow I eyed my father who sucked in his upper lip.Narrowing my eyes I asked, “Did you write that Ravenswood’s family book that I read in your office?”Nodding his head he mumbled a somber yes. “Unbelievable,” I huffed and glanced at Axel who was waving his hands trying to get our attention.“I need to contact my pack and speak with Nick. My wolf is telling me that something is going on,” he expressed in urgency. Concerned, I asked him about it. Shaking his head he m
Raija's povRushing back down the stairs Axel and I both stopped on the staircase seeing Atticus looking like a hot mess. His hair was sticking up all over and his clothes were in shreds.“My father and I got into an argument about sleeping arrangements…I lost,” he mumbled sourly.I started to laugh at the absurdity of it all.“We thought we were going to war! You both better behave yourselves or you will have to leave,” Axel asserted sternly. Ellis came out from the hall and glared at Atticus. Shaking his head he sighed.“Go ahead and take the blue guest room. It's not that big of a deal. Sorry Axel,” he muttered and Atticus gasped, waving his hands around himself. “It's just like when you drown me with your shower,” he snapped.Rolling his eyes Ellis waved his hand over the man and Atricus appeared once again his clean pristine self.“There you're back now behave like the Alpha has requested,” Ellis spat, causing Atticus to glare at him.Clapping my hands together I asked them what
Raija's pov“Cota isn't accessible and refuses to speak with me,” my wolf whined in my mind. Losing oxygen I eyed my dad for help.“Alpha, please release my daughter!” Atticus ordered firmly.Axel narrowed his eyes at me and removed his grip from my neck.“Who are you people and why are you in my residence?”Rubbing my bruised skin I blurted that I was Luna making him growl.“You are mistaken, there is no Luna in my pack,” he snarled. I scooted away from the anger I saw flash in his eyes as my lip trembled. How could he forget about me?Standing up and looking very pregnant, Axel huffed at me.“Your pregnant miss, I think you are confused about who I am. The Shadow Moon Pack doesn't have a Luna nor I a mate…,” he stopped as his eyes glanced around the interior of his new home.“Where in the hell am I? This isn't my pack house!” Gesturing to Atticus I mumbled softly, “Do something!"Axel stood and wobbled a bit on his two legs. My dad raised his hand and froze him to the spot.“He a
Raija’s pov“I don't find any of this humorous, wolf,” I muttered sourly as Axel caught his breath. He was eyeing me strangely and I apologized for my mumblings.“My wolf is behaving poorly,” I explained and he nodded. With my hand still on his back I concentrated on my magic to search for a needle. “If you unhand me you may go and run me a hot bath, I would enjoy that,” he said sternly. Hesitantly I removed my hand and glanced up at him.My courage had waned and I simply responded with a quiet okay as I scurried from the dining room and up the stairs to our bedroom.“Does he even know where to go?”“He will follow your scent of arousal, it's quite potent,” Rinn snickered. Rolling my eyes I put the plug in the tub drain and started the hot water. I was a bit moist in my nether region but figured it was due to the pup pressing on my bladder. As I waited for Axel I thought about Simona and what she had done to the previous Luna.Could she have done the same thing to Axel? I began chew
Raija’s povWaking from suckling on my breast my sleepy eyes adjusted to see Axel holding our son against my chest to feed. My son was wearing a cloth diaper and a tiny tee and looked adorable.Rubbing my eyes, I smiled at my husband.“I'd forgotten that I'd given birth, I must have overdone my comfort spell,” I yawned. Chuckling, Axel nodded and told me I had slept an entire three days and it was already late morning of the fourth one. “Crap, did my grandfather ever show up?” Nodding his head Axel grinned slightly and said, “Yeah he did and also helped me with my issue. Notice anything different about me?”He tilted his head at me and winked Narrowing my eyes I examined him closely. Unsure of what it could be, Rinn howled in humor in my subconscious.“Cota is back, Ellis reversed the spell Simona placed!” Smiling, I studied my husband closely and saw his head injury completely healed.“Cota healed you as well,” I giggled and ran my fingers through his bangs. Capturing my hand he