Jonathan's POV “Osric, can you do something for me?” I walk outside to the deck where Osric is gazing out over the lake and our family. I can’t help shaking my head, getting used to my new hair cut as I watch Raven sit with Mum and Kitty on the deck as they take care of the pups. “Of course, what do you need?” Osric turns to me and watches with a furrowed brow. I smile, when Embry walks out of the sliding door joining us on the back deck, since he needs to hear this too, and hopefully he agrees. “Take Raven home, this isn’t over and as long as we’re vulnerable Dagon won’t stop targeting her. I don’t know how long it is going to take me to get Liliana and Freya back, but Raven needs to be kept safe, especially right now. Take everyone keep them safe, I’m sure Draig and his people will help. Preserve Adaline for the funeral so Liliana and Jyrki don’t miss it.” I look deep into his eyes, hoping he’ll agree, as I can’t stop this feeling like something more is going to happen if we stay
Jonathan's POV “Are you sure you’re up for this?” I ask Jyrki, after mounting the large black horse he has waiting for me. “My grandchild needs me; I’ll always be there for whatever they need me for. Adaline would want me to do whatever it takes to keep them safe,” Jyrki answers as he mounts the large chestnut colored horse next to mine, then begins to lead our way in the direction of Dagon’s retreat. “You’re a good man Jyrki, Adaline would be proud of you and how dedicated you are to the girls, despite your pain,” I give him a respectful nod, knowing Jyrki has always been a good family man. “They’re my girls, Addy and I helped Gideon raise those girls like were our own children. They’re my daughters,” Jyrki admits, checking our surroundings for any clues to Dagon and his men changing direction. “With a mother like Rebecca, they certainly needed you and Adaline, it’s very clear Raven and you are quite close.” I shake my head at the memory of Rebecca and the things she put Raven th
Liliana’s POV“Freya,” I groan, stretching my arms out as I open my eyes to find I’m in the dark. The room is pitch black, and it feels like I’m on a bed with a soft blanket underneath me, I move my arm feeling for anyone or anything near.“Freya!” I panic, whimpering when I realize we aren’t at home and the only scent I recognize is Freya’s.“Lily,” she groans, when my hand finally meets something warm and solid as my eyes adjust to the dark room.“Where are we?” I ask, as Freya grabs my hand that is touching her thigh and pulls me close. “I only know we’re in some sort of cell, there is a sink and a toilet in the corner, a shower in the opposite corner… oh and the bed we’re on,” Freya answers, as I feel her hands wander over me like she’s checking me over for injuries.“Are you ok? Do they know?” I move my hand over Freya’s navel and focus on feeling for our baby. I take a deep relaxing breath when I feel the little life inside her womb, making Freya whimper in relief.“Thank you, I
Trigger Warning: TortureLiliana's POV“Lily, I’ll be ok don’t fight him,” Freya begs me through the link as she struggles against Dagon’s grip. “No Freya, this is not ok. You are pregnant it is my job to protect you,” I link back while shaking my head staring Dagon in the eye hoping he will back down for once.My heart races when the corners of his lips curl into a smile at my growl, when he flips Freya over, so they are face to face.“Hmm what should I do with you?” Dagon pins her wrists above her head and stares down at my mate like she is a blank canvas ready for him to do whatever he wishes with.“Do you want to tell me what you’re hiding?” Dagon questions, standing at the edge of the bed holding her down by her throat.“I won’t tell you anything that will give you leverage on my mate or any other kingdom, you’re a monster that will never gain power again.” Freya spits in his face, which only him chuckle as he wipes the spit away then back hands her, making me thrash in James’ ti
Liliana’s POV“I see you’re quite angry, you know how to stop all of this. Hell, you tell me how to get Raven away from her mates and I’ll treat you like a queen. I’ll make sure you and your mates want for nothing,” Dagon offers, making me laugh hysterically and shake my head.“Do you really think I’m so weak that I would betray my twin sister to the likes of you?! I would die before giving my sister up, then again what would you know of loyalty?” I ask him, as I continue to focus my aura on James behind me.“I know you’ll happily give up your life to protect hers, just like she would do the same for you. Why do you think I brought your mate? Will you sacrifice her, to protect Raven?” Dagon grabs the knife again and holds it to Freya’s chest, slowly drawing a shallow line down to her belly button.“I won’t have to,” I smile at him when I feel my aura take over James, I know he’ll follow my every command. I might not have control the way Raven does, but I have enough control to protect
Raven’s POV “Let him go!” I yell at the warriors trying to restrain Ryder in the middle of the front lawn. Only minutes ago, he started screaming in pain trying to tear into himself; he is now pinned to the ground fighting as hard as he can to get free. “Ryder! Ryder look at me, it’s ok.” I fall to my knees beside him. Grabbing his face, I make him look up at me. “I said let him go!” I snap at the warriors still holding Ryder as he struggles against their grip. “It’s Freya,” Ryder growls as the warriors reluctantly let him go, they go to grab him again when he reaches for me. “Don’t touch him! Ryder will never hurt me!” I snarl at the men, fighting my urge to tear into them, knowing they don’t know better. Ryder holds my forearms, tears flood his eyes, he shakes his head, while he groaning in pain. My heart breaks when I see cuts appear on his face, dripping blood down the side of his head. “It’s going to be ok, she has Liliana. Vaari will get them soon,” I sob, sitting down, pull
“Raven?” I hear Vaari’s voice when I force the link between Jonathan and I. “Vaari, what’s wrong with Da Jon?” Phoenix’s panicked voice comes through. I open my eyes to see I am riding horseback and looking at Vaari on a chestnut-colored horse with Phoenix in front of him. “Fuck,” I curse under my breath when I look down at my hands only to see they’re Jonathan’s hands and that I’ve taken over his body. “It’s ok Phoenix it’s just Raven, she can control other lycan’s, and apparently others she shares a link with,” Vaari reassures, stopping his horse then turning to face me. “Why is Phoenix with you?” I stare at her as she watches me with a very confused expression. “She followed us, she said she needs our help,” Jonathan answers through the mind link, making me close my eyes and shake my head. “She followed you, and you didn’t bring her home?” I give my vaari a very pointed look, making Phoenix blush and nod. “Da Jon looks funny wid red eyes, I tolded dem dey need my help to rescue
“Ok how do we do this?” I ask while cradling Gunnar and Roan who rest in the sling around my torso. I stare up at the giant gold and black dragon in front of me.“Follow me up, stay between his shoulders so you don’t fall,” Rhys instructs while showing us how to climb up Draig’s stretched out front leg, giving us an easy way up.“If you need to hold onto his spines, hold onto the ones in the middle when he starts flying; it’s easy, you won’t fall if you sit still,” Rhys shows us to the middle of Draig’s back, to his shoulder blades between his wings where the spines start that run along his entire length of his spine.“Careful, his scales are sharp if you rub them the wrong way,” Rhys warns, as I look down at the beautiful black scales that are tipped with gold. “Thank you, Rhys, this is new for all of us.” I lean against one of Draig’s center spines, as Eya and Ryder sit beside me with Anarchy and Aiden cradled in their arms.“Gideon is set to lead the rest of our warriors home, with