Osric’s POV“Where is Embry?” Raven asks, as her eyes wander the room looking for our missing mate.“Ash got restless from being worried so he went on a run.” I brush my fingers cross the short hair along the side of her head, causing her to lean into my touch.“Osric’s right, you are ours. I think it’s amazing that you found a way to protect us while protecting Freya who needed you most. I still had you watching over me, I had my father, Mummo, Vaari, Osric, Embry, and Liliana always watching over me as well. You were forced into an impossible situation, and we’re all here and we’re ok, you did the right thing,” Raven moves further up in my lap so she could rest against Jonathan as well.“You’re something else, I’m glad I have you three,” Jonathan softly smiles down at Raven who blushes and nods her head.“So are you. I’m so happy you’re with us, when you left to follow Embry, I was afraid of losing you both. You’re a part of this family, and you’re going to be a father again,” Raven
Raven’s POV “How long are we going to stay at Silver Moon?” I ask, looking over to Osric who is riding a gorgeous black Clydesdale on our way to Benjamin’s pack. I look down at my pups, who curl tighter against my body as I hold them, while sitting on a giant chestnut colored Clydesdale, with Jonathan behind me. “A few days, to rest, I know you and Liliana are still exhausted from yesterday. Bloodwrath Castle is still a day’s ride at this pace, and Hale Castle another day,” Osric answers, as he looks around at all of the warriors who are escorting us to our new homes. “Phoenix will be happy to be in her new home; hopefully Liliana and her mates will be able to stay.” I shiver pulling Jonathan’s warm arm tighter around the twins and me. “Cold?” Jonathan teases with a gentle kiss against the back of my neck, sending a chill down my spine as I nod then giggle. “She will be, she’s become quite attached to you,” Embry mentions from our other side where he sits on a grey Clydesdale, gif
“Beta Kitty, let me be the first to welcome you home to Silver Moon.” Ares turns, with Phoenix in his arms, to face Kitty who is walking hand in hand with Nikki. “Thank you Luna Ares, we need to start planning your Luna ceremony so this pack can finally celebrate being whole,” Kitty replies while hugging Ares, he blushes and Phoenix, who giggles, holds onto both of them. “I have been wanting to give Ares his Luna ceremony since the day I marked him,” Benjamin confesses, playfully pulling his mate into his arms as he nips at the mark on Ares’ neck. Phoenix giggles and pushes Benjamin’s head away, then hugs Ares possessively with a playful growl. “That won’t be happening any time soon, I’m afraid Luna ceremonies are only for women who are Lunas of a pack,” I hear a harsh voice come from behind me. Everyone turns to see a tall muscular man, with short grey hair and a full grey, round beard glaring daggers at Ares and Kitty. “Excuse me! How dare you speak to my Luna this way?!” Kitty f
“Come on, let’s get you all inside and settled,” Benjamin suggests, once Raulin walks away with Kitty, Nikki follows them closely as they talk.“Thank you, your pack seems quite wonderful aside from the clear issues with your Elder Council,” I follow Ares and Benjamin to their pack house.The house is a large white manor, like something you’d see in the Hamptons, making the house warm and inviting, as well as looking refined. There is a large wrap around deck with black and brown patio furniture including a sitting area, dining area, and a bar and grill set up. Off to the side is a long set of stairs leading towards the lake and a recreational dock.“They’re a serious pain in the ass, after today I think Kitty will put them in line quickly,” Benjamin looks back at me as he walks up the steps of his front deck.“Benjamin! You’re very welcome, it is good to have you as guests. Knowing what our future holds, I know Benjamin and I see all of you as family,” Ares chuckles at Benjamin’s sta
"How do you feel?" Jonathan grabs my hand and leads me towards the lounge at the foot of a large four poster canopy bed. I smile, seeing the large bed, grateful it is big enough for the four of us, albeit a bit sung, but we'll fit.“My hips are sore and I’m a bit tired, but otherwise good. I just need to take care of this little man,” I hold out my arm when he starts to peel my cloak off so I can get comfortable.“We did ride for quite a while, is there anything you need from us before we go downstairs for dinner?” Embry steps closer as he takes Roan from Osric and lays her in the center of the bed.“Look at you beautiful, you’re just full of smiles,” Embry laughs while nibbling at Roan’s feet, making her giggle. My heart flutters at the sound of their laughter and watching him be so sweet with our little girl.“Maybe a quick shower to relax my muscles and maybe wash off the smell of horse, what about you guys?” I ask wanting to make sure they don’t need anything given how much we’ve
"Mummo," I smile, making my way downstairs to go on a walk with Embry and Jonathan, Mummo is waiting with a sweet warming smile. "Pentu, how are you feeling?" She questions, reaching out and pulling me into a warm hug. I look back, hearing more heavy footsteps on the stairs, Osric nods as he makes his way down the staircase to my side."Good, we got the twins down for a nap, Osric just asked Dad and Eya to listen for them. We are about to go on a walk to stretch out after such a long ride, you and Vaari are welcome join us," I offer, I giggle when I feel something small suddenly connects my legs.I look down to see Phoenix hugging me as she is chased by Hati and Skoll who are now tumbling towards the sitting room."What are you doing?" I brush my fingers through Phoenix's hair, swiping it out of her face to see her cheeks are red and with a huge smile lighting up her face."Playing with the kitties, I heard you say you're gonna go on a walk, can come?" she asks before giggling and cur
“This is really tasty; you have done an excellent job. Where are Gunnar and Roan?" Liliana compliments, when she takes a breath after kissing her mates, looking around the room for her niece and nephew. “Eya is upstairs laying down with Dad, they’re listening for the twins, I'm guessing Anarchy and Aiden are laying down too?" I grab a piece of orange from the fruit plate, relaxing back in my seat. Liliana smiles and glances over, as I feel Osric's warm hands rubbing my shoulders sending comforting tingles through my muscles. "Yes Kitty and Nikki are listening for them, they're exhausted from the ride. Raven is right Ares; these are excellent. Yeah, we’re both gonna have to mug Mummo for her recipes; she might have taught us, but she never wrote them down." Liliana agrees with a giggle, giving Mummo a playful glare. "Any suggestions on where we should take the girls to walk?" Osric asks, after a moment of us all stuffing our faces on delicious bungeoppang. "Just walk around the prop
Benjamin’s POV "What's in there?" Phoenix questions, pointing to my mother’s workshop that is about a hundred yards from the main pack house. "That is your Mummo Deborah's workshop, she kept all her books, crystals, candles, and other items she used to practice witchcraft. This will be somewhere safe you will get to learn about your magic with Adaline and Helena to help teach you," I answer, walking towards the workshop's heavy wooden door. I smile, thinking about the time Mai and I spent here, always saying how her workshop looks like a cottage that belongs in an old medieval village. "Did my mumma learn here?" Phoenix asks, looking up at me, and I nod with a wide smile. "Yes she learned from our mum here, she didn't have magic quite like yours, but she did have some. This will all be yours." I nod motioning to the building, when Gideon comes outside and joins his daughters. "This place is very special, and your grandmother would have wanted us to teach you all about your abiliti
Raven's POV 17 years later "Rhys, Draig, it is great to see you, I'm glad you came when I sent word," I greet Rhys and his father at our front gate. "I came as soon as I got word of what happened to Roan, how the hell did something like this happen under your nose?" Rhys demands in a deep threatening tone. "Rhys," Draig hisses at his son's lack of respect. "No, it's quite alright Draig, he is her mate and I would rather see him protective of my daughter than not care at all. My mates and I wondered the same thing; Jonathan tore apart the young man's mind, then killed him after finding he raped her to shame her for being a better warrior. He was hoping to break her, thinking she was a threat to his position among the guard. He got Roan alone when she was expected to be out riding," I explain while leading our way through the stone corridors towards our chambers where Roans quarters are. "Who was meant to be with her?" Rhys growls when we reach the stairs that lead to our chambers. "
Osric's POV Once Raven is face to face with Dagon, I slam my sword into the ground creating a barrier around them keeping everyone out, and more importantly, them in. "No, you have no choice but to face your past," Bane forces his way forward and speaks through me. It has been a very long time we have waited to watch Dagon face his proper punishment. "Once Dagon is gone, there will be no more fighting, if you wish to continue to threaten our world be prepared to live in a dark cell for the rest of your short life before you are executed! This war has been going on for far too long, and it ends now!" Liliana calls out above everyone, who slowly stops fighting to watch Raven and Dagon, to see how this battle will truly end. "Lower your weapons if you wish to survive past this battle! Now!" Ryder orders, stepping up behind his mate. "Lace your hands together behind your heads and kneel for my people to take you in," Ingvar adds, before motioning for his soldiers to cuff those who surre
Raven's POV "Ready?" Osric asks, once he has tightened the last buckle on my new, black dragon scaled, armor that Draig brought me as a gift. "I think so, this armor is incredibly light and flexible," I mention while twisting and turning to test how comfortable I am in it. "Good, it's been spelled to move with your body, to shrink and stretch with your shift. Lycan form, wolf form or human, you will stay in your armor it'll adjust to your body; Draig recruited mine and Phoenix's help," Osric confesses, I turn to face him and wrap my arms around his uncovered torso that shows of his beautiful tribal tattoos. "You are incredible," I whisper before standing on my tip toes and kissing him. "Is everyone ready?" I watch Embry walk in as he adjusts his kilt while tucking in his white tunic. "Yes, Eya and Bjorn have the little ones in the safe room, where Thane, and an entire company of guards will be stationed to protect them," Jonathan answers, adjusting his cuff links when he appears beh
Ryder's POV The vampires were easy to convince to host the summit, once they realized Liliana and I were fair to their people. They quickly learned that we wanted to lead them with respect and kindness and in return gave us the same respect. Yeah, there were a few rebellious types but we dealt with them when the time came. Ulric and Gregor agreed to share the position as my second in command and have helped me navigate being king. Without them I would have floundered finding my footing, but once I earned the respect of the kingdom things came naturally. Learning that Freya didn't plan to rule with the same iron fist and fear as her father helped, it gave voices back to those who had kept silent for centuries. Shortly after getting our kingdom in order, I recruited Ares and Phoenix's help to find the hybrids and their leaders. We found small pockets of hybrids among packs, covens, in rogue communities and among humans. They were afraid when found but eventually came around, thanks to
Maturity Warning: Sex, BLBenjamin's POVHelping King Osric has been an honor, and for the most part, easy. The lycans and werewolves are happy to follow their kings' and queen's position on fighting Dagon. King Silas, king of the rogues, was the hardest to find and convince out of all the wolves. I don't blame him either, he's watching over many of our people who have been born outside packs, and aren’t welcome because of prejudice.In all honesty, the witches have been the hardest to convince, even with Helena and Phoenix helping smooth the way. It was only when Osric joined us, revealing Odin, that the leaders of the covens began to trust us. Phoenix enjoyed being around the witches and made friends with everyone she met.Nine months later; July 15th, the day before the summit."Daddy, wake up!" I hear yelled as I roll over in bed, hearing Ares still snoring beside me. "Papa! Make Daddy get up, we need to go to breakfast, the witches are coming!" Phoenix climbs onto our bed and beg
Ingvar's POVNine months I was given to gather the support of the human realm and that is the time it took to convince my government that the lycans, werewolves, vampires, dragons, witches and hybrids were real, and not a threat.In the beginning, my leaders thought it was a joke. I was bounced around from superior to superior to plead my case, it took me bringing in King Draig, Alpha Benjamin, his pup Phoenix and Lord Gregor to meet the Finnish Prime Minister and President with me, for them to finally believe the reality of our situation.Once I was able to properly plead my case, not only did I get the full support of my nation, but all surrounding nations who were aware of Dagon’s broadcast. During their own investigations of the supernatural species, they discovered many were peaceful and few were aggressive. Other nations were already aware of supernatural species and live in peace with them. They were thrilled to help garner permanent peace and end the threat many of them were w
Draig's POV Trying to gather the clans together to fight Dagon, has been a monumental task to say the least. The dragons aren't afraid of him, but they should be, they didn't see the magic his followers wielded or the control he has over them. Honestly, I'm not sure I would have believed it if I hadn’t seen it firsthand, I still can't believe the smug look on his face when he faced Osric. It didn't matter how I explained the danger to each clan, they still had a hard time believing me. It wasn't until I captured one of his sycophants, with the help of Alpha Benjamin and Ingvar, that they finally believed the power Dagon possessed and took the treat seriously. Even with proof, my people were still reluctant to participate in the summit, they thought we should stick to our own but eventually gave in, sending people form each clan to the summit with a reserve of warriors. The plan Ingvar suggested to Kings Osric, Embry, Jonathan and Ryder was for the dragons to be on the outside, trap
Liliana's POVWalking out onto the landing at the top of the stairs that lead to the courtyard, with Anarchy nestled in my arms, I can hear cheering. Peering out I see warriors surrounding the center mat where I see Ryder duck under a woman's foot when she tries striking him with a round house kick."Look, Daddy's showing his warriors what kind of man he is," I speak proudly. Pulling Anarchy higher up, I face her towards the training grounds and let her back and head rest against my chest and shoulder. "And he is doing well." Freya walks up behind me with Aiden in her arms as Alana stands behind on her other side."Watch how they both move, she's very well trained," I comment, pointing out how graceful both Ryder and this woman’s moves are; it's like watching a dance. "Rayna has been trained by Gregor since she was a girl, she's the only woman here who is properly trained, she can beat any man here except Gregor, Ulric and Christian," Alana explains, as I continue to watch Ryder shift
Ryder's POV "Gregor, I had planned to talk to you later but now seems like a perfect time. I plan to overhaul the training program, I want to open training to women, children and everyone without a title, everyone will train. I also wish to break down daily training, mornings will be for children as the first part of the school day, afternoons will be introductory training for women and those who have had no access to training, evenings will be for intermediate adults, and there will be a second group in the evenings for elite skilled warriors who will now be called Deltas," I explain, Gregor and the trainers who have gathered all nod as they take in the changes. "I will not have anyone in this castle defenseless nor will things be separated by status. Eventually we will be integrating hybrids into the kingdom and we will fight to defend them." I earn disgruntled chatter among some of the warriors at my mention of hybrids. This time I let Christian stand to face me when he speaks ou