Rain’s POV A full day has passed while Selwyn and I decided how we were going to handle our newest prisoner. We decided to teleport to the mansion before we brought back Crissy. I knew that we couldn’t put her in a cell anywhere near Willix. That would just set him off again on a path of destruction to find his mate. Thomas and Connie have been keeping him calm for now but I knew if he realized who Crissy was it would torment him. I also wanted to let Kit know that we have her sister and gage Kit’s reaction to this news. I left Mack and Miller at the pack house to guard Crissy and make sure she didn’t escape or cause trouble. I was still surprised that so far she hasn’t shown any emotion or uttered a single word. After we had taken the time to shower and change clothes it was back to business as usual. I gazed around the library and chuckled under my breath. “ My Rain what has you giggling?” Selwyn asked me with a smirk on his handsome face. “ I’m sorry my treasure I know it seems la
Rain’s POV Everything was darkness. I was floating along locked in consciousness in my own mind. After my mate had stopped my shift I blacked out, however my mind never went blank. I knew my mate was frantic with worry and blaming himself for stopping my shift but I couldn’t reassure him. I had zero energy. I couldn’t open my eyes or move my body and speaking just wouldn’t happen. I could feel him trying to reach me through our mate bond but the door on my side was closed. I could hear everything and feel hands on my body as Selwyn held me tight. I could even feel him teleport and lay me on what I assumed was our bed. Reya was completely knocked out by Selwyn’s power which had never happened before. Confused and nervous I listened while my mate growled refused help from anyone. ShyElle was pleading with her brother to help me and I could hear the sorrow in her voice. Kit, Hart, and Thomas were in the room along with Connie. They were all trying to get Selwyn to let them help me but m
Rain’s POV I looked into the eyes of the mother goddess as I stood from the sofa. I walked over towards the moon goddess and asked,” What am I missing here? Why am I a target when I have spent the majority of my life isolated?” The moon goddess stopped her pacing and turned to me with eyes filled with sadness. She walked past me and went straight to her mother and sat down. I watched as Selene reached for her mother’s hand and held it tightly. Theia kissed her daughter’s cheek and looked back at me. “ Come my child and sit next to me and I will answer all your questions. “ Theia said with a sad smile. I walked over and sat down next to her and again looked into her eyes. She took my hand in hers and I immediately felt the combined power of these two goddesses mix perfectly with my own. Confusion hit me. Why did I feel like we shared a family bond? That shouldn’t have happened. I looked to my mate and saw that he had sat forward with his eyebrow raised. I knew that our mate bond was a
Rain’s POV I had the perfect master plan in mind. I just had to sell it completely to my mate and everyone in the room would follow his lead. I stared into his eyes and gaged his reaction as I told him and everyone else what I had planned. “ My treasure my plan is very simple. All we need to do is act like nothing is wrong when the fae Prince returns to the mansion. We act as if none of us know the game he is paying. ShyElle will keep up with the fake mate bond. Kit, Hart and Thomas will act like normal and keep pretending to gain our trust. Connie you will need to go along with Thomas and act like you are helping Selwyn and I to trust him and the others. Now Miller will need to stay close to Selwyn and pretend like ShyElle isn’t his fated mate. Now for the part that you won’t like my love. Selwyn I need you to act like our bond is weakening and you have your eyes on a female wolf. You need to act like mating a dragon wasn’t what you really wanted. I know a she wolf that will help us
Selwyn’s POV I hated this plan! Maxim was furious that I even went along with my mate’s crazy idea. I have spent many hours arguing with him about it. All he wants to do is kill the fae idiot and claim his mate again. Although I do agree with him I know my mate is right. Even knowing that this is fake and everyone is acting really grates my nerves. I teleported Rod and Miller to the pack house where Lynn was waiting on Rod. Rod gave me a look of amusement after he kissed his mate and said,” Have fun my friend.” I rolled my eyes and turned to Miller telling him to follow me. I took him to the crime scene of the burnt cabin and left him there to investigate for clues. I mind linked Alta and asked her to meet me at the south border of the pack lands away from the town. I teleported to the border and waited for her to show. I spent my time waiting and wondering what my mate was doing. I knew she was playing an act with Mack and that really pissed me off. After this was over and everyone
Rain’s POV I was having a wonderful dream. My parents and everyone else was safe and home again. I still wasn’t sure what had dragged me from my perfect dream. It was almost like someone was daring to practice black magic in my mansion. Anger stirred swiftly inside me but I knew that I needed to proceed with caution. I looked at my mate’s side of the bed and noticed he was gone. I masked my powers and sent them searching the mansion. It was my way of keeping up with everyone here. I found Connie and Thomas in the dinning room. ShyElle and the evil fae Prince were in the sitting room. The darkness I felt was projecting from the fae Prince. Willix was inside his bedroom clinging to Syndel’s pillow staring blankly at the ceiling. Kit and Hart were back down in the dungeon with Crissy Darwin. I focused for a few minutes and realized that no matter how much Kit pleased with her sister, Crissy just wanted to be with Frank. I shook my head but actually understood her in a way. That’s how I
Frank Darwin’s POV I was furious all the time. I was winning in the war against the shifters. I had the royal couple where I wanted them but I wasn’t happy. My wife was being held prisoner by those sickening monsters. They had better not lay a hand on my Crissy. I paced the secluded wooded area just outside Jadeville. I was away from the direction of the pack lands and the mansion. They never even think to look for me in the south. The only person who knew where I lived was the fae Prince. I didn’t trust him at all but I needed his fae magic. The fact that he had his own agenda was of no consequence to me. I would enact my revenge on those who had cost me everything. My coven, my family, and now my wife. They would all pay. I would rid the world of the shifters and enjoy every moment while they suffer. I continued to pace until I felt the fae walking closer to me. I hoped he had some sort of news about my wife. Maybe by now he would know the weak link between the king and queen. I wa
Crissy’s POV I was so tired of being a prisoner already. I missed my husband and my home. I hated being human. My magic was a huge part of my life and I felt so empty sitting here on the floor of this cell. The mansion dungeon was at least clean. I was well fed and constantly nagged at by my pathetic sister Kit and husband Hart. Ever since I left her years ago and walked away from our old coven she has tried to change my mind. I even hated to fall asleep most nights because she would nag at me in my dreams. Even right now at this moment she was staring at me with Hart by her side like a love sick puppy on a string. It made me want to puke. I really wish they would leave me in peace for awhile. I have refused to talk to any of the people in this mansion. The dragon scum that flew me here almost killed me and I’m still reeling from that. My only solace is that when my darling husband gains all the strongest shifter power, all the shifters will die. I couldn’t wait for that day. I turne
Rain’s POV I waited until Mack and Icy walked out of library. I stood stone statue still just looking at the love of my life laying on the desk lifeless. My grief was eating me alive but I knew in my heart that I could bring him back to me. All my training at the temple had prepared me for this moment. I realized that now in this moment as I thought back over everything I learned from Selene. I also knew I needed to hurry before Selwyn’s soul left his body for the afterlife. I moved closer to the desk and placed my hands on his chest. I cleared my mind and focused on my ancient power within myself. I called quickly on every ounce of power I had and began harnessing the God power that resides inside me. I began to shake as I felt the waves of extreme power flow up my throat and into my mouth. I leaned over my beloved mate and kissed his lips, opening his mouth with my lips and tongue. I pressed my lips tightly to his and let the God’s powers flow into Selwyn. I felt my body
Mack’s POV The jungle became quiet as the magic that had me stuck released. The king was still laying face up on the jungle floor. My mate Icy jumped down beside me and I turned to make sure she wasn’t hurt. We were both still naked and I wrapped my arms around her and held her close to me. I knew what the grieving queen planned to do. I wouldn’t tell my mate because I didn’t want the god of Justice to hear the plan. I knew from the past that the queen had a way of making plans that may seem crazy to others. However they worked out. I backed my mate over to the rock behind us and grabbed our clothes, whispering to Icy to get dressed and to not move from this spot. I wasn’t about to let my beautiful mate die. I kissed her quickly but passionately, pouring all my love for her into our sacred mate bond. She was my treasure for eternity. I stepped back and brushed a lock of her long white hair behind her ear. Then looking into her pale icy blue eyes I nodded once. I watched as
Mack’s POV Something wasn’t right here in the jungle. I knew it the moment I felt Queen Rain enter into my private space. I was in the middle of putting on a sexy show for my mate who was perched above me on a ledge. Dragon’s never interrupted or interfered in another dragon’s mating with their treasures. Even though I used to flirt with Rain just to infuriate King Selwyn, I never wanted to take her from him. I couldn’t if I tried. Their love for each other was infinite and all powerful. I knew I needed to stop and call my mate down to me. I tried mind linking Icy but I couldn’t. A strange powerful magic had taken control of my body. I couldn’t look away from the spot I knew my mate was sitting. Still I felt the Queen’s eyes on me. The only thing in my mind was that King Selwyn was going to really kill me if I couldn’t control my body. This wasn’t fun anymore but the force that held me wouldn’t let go. Within minutes I released my unwanted orgasm. I could feel the distre
Rain’s POV I laughed along with Connie and ShyElle as we playfully gave a merry goose chase to our mates. We teleported from city to city all around the kingdom always one step ahead in our game of hide and seek. I knew in my mind that Selwyn wouldn’t let me win this game for long. I hadn’t been back from the temple long enough for my mate to want to be apart again for any length of time. I also knew when he caught up to me he would make me pay for this game in the most delicious teasing way. However I wasn’t ready to get caught just yet. I teleported Connie and Shy to Jadeville again where we landed in Modley’s back yard. It was late so I knew that he and his family were all asleep safely inside his house. I wondered how Hugo, Rose, and Violet were doing? I needed to come in the day time and visit with them again soon. “ Rain I’m enjoying this game but I wonder how much longer we are going to play it?” ShyElle asked me with a smile. I knew her well enough to know that she was m
Rain’s POV After another few hours of claiming my treasure in our bed, I knew it was time to see my parents and my friends. Fresh and clean from another shower with jeans and a pale blue tee shirt. I was very happy to be home and excited to hug them all in the mansion. Selwyn was grinning as he raised his eyebrow at me and asked me if I was ready to go downstairs. He was dressed in black jeans and a black tee shirt looking super sexy. I nodded and smiled as I walked over to our door and placed my hand on the doorknob. I sent my magic outside of me to get an idea of who was inside the mansion and where they were at. I smiled realizing they were all waiting for us in the sitting room. I felt the presence of my dearest friend waiting for me in the hallway with her new bundle of joy. Selwyn placed his hand on my lower back and leaned down close to my ear and said,” My Rain it’s time to see them.” His deep gravely voice sent shivers down my spine in the most delicious way. We had spen
Selwyn’s POV I gazed into the eyes of my mate as she smiled at me for the first time in ages it seemed. Our mate bond was open again and stronger than ever. I wanted nothing more than to reclaim my mate. However I was not about instant gratification in this moment. Oh no I was going to make my queen submit fully to me and beg for release. This would be punishment for everything she has put me through with her plans. Yes they worked but I hated Rain’s plan from the start. I slid my body out from under her and got out of bed. I watched as my beautiful Rain began to pout and reach for me. I shook my head at her and schooled my features very seriously. I walked to the bathroom door and turned to look at her while leaning against the door. “ Come to me wench. Let’s shower before your punishment begins.” I said to her with a growl. Her new changed features were such a turn on. Maxim was clawing inside my mind, urging me to just reclaim our mate. I could feel Reya, Rain’s dragon awa
Rain’s POV It’s been weeks since the moon goddess brought me to her temple to train me. I was exhausted and frustrated. I just wanted my treasure yet I knew I needed to learn everything I could from my second mom. It still blew my mind to know that Selene was indeed my mother as well. I missed my parents but I knew that they were safe and back to themselves by now. My mate was a strong King and I knew he was taking care of them. I had just finished another day of training with the goddess. She was relentless with me learning all that my powers would accomplish. I was here in her temple in my spirit form. My actual body was at the mansion. Selene had left me on my own after her lesson on creation and how to create a shifter bond or bring them back to life. I sat on my bed and let my thoughts take me to my mate. I pictured him in my mind. His strong arms, his gorgeous smile, and well let’s just say I needed him badly. I missed his deep gravely voice calling me his Rain or even h
Selwyn’s POV I was standing just outside the mansion as a large purple suv came sliding sideways to a stop. I jerked the door open and lifted out the love of my life. I knew from the mindlinks of Rod and Nevel that something was wrong with my Rain. They all thought it was the dark evil blood magic. Now that she was in my arms I knew that it wasn’t the case. I looked into her eyes as she fought to stay awake for me. A single tear slipped out of the corner of my eye as I watched with helplessness as Rain succumbed to a deep sleep. I couldn’t feel her through the mate bond but I could still feel the tingles from holding her in my arms. I quickly carried her to our room and laid her on our bed. Maxim was torn apart as again we were helpless to fix our mate. Rain had suffered so much by others evil intentions already. I just wanted to protect her and never let her go. I knew she was strong and I knew even with all my power and magic I would do everything in my power to keep her saf
Rain’s POV For the second time in my life I was floating on a sea of black nothingness. I had no idea how long I have been like this. Time has a strange way of standing still when you get caught in the void inside your own mind. I couldn’t feel the evil blood magic inside me anymore. That means Selwyn must have destroyed it. I wondered why then was I still stuck like this? Surely my mate would have been able with his magic to free me from this darkness. I reached out with my senses and was met with nothing. I couldn’t hear anyone. Couldn’t see anything around me but pitch black. I couldn’t feel, smell, or taste anything. Nervousness began to sink in as I tried to move my body and reach inside myself for my powers. Nothing happened. Sadly I couldn’t even cry at this point. Frustration rushed through my mind as I kept trying and trying to break myself out of this void and the darkness. I just wanted Selwyn. I continued to float along into what felt like and endless abyss. Sleep wo