Hoping you have enjoyed this update - looking forward to reading your feedback on the story so far. Be sure to leave a comment or review! Ellie xo
Jackson POV I had held Cami through the night and simply watched her get her rest. She had needed it. She was not like a wolf, where she could self-heal. It was painful to watch her have to suffer through her human like healing. I felt her stir in my arms, and I watched as she came awake with a gasp. “It is okay. You are safe,” I murmured to her as she eventually relaxed into my arms. “And Julia?” she asked quickly. “Same,” I replied. She sighed as she started to sit up but cringed with the pain in her side. “Here, let me help you,” I said as I helped her sit up. “I need to use the washroom,” she mumbled as she swung her legs over the side of the bed. I helped her stand, only to have her slowly fall into my arms, “How about I carry you there?” I suggested. “That would be nice,” she murmured. I smiled, recognizing she was on some good pain killers. I gently lifted her in my arms and carried her to the washroom. She refu
Jackson POV We had discussed everything with Eric and Julia for a couple hours. I finally took an exhausted Cami back home to my house. Much to the anger of both Cami and Julia. Julia wanted Cami to stay with her, Cami wanted to stay with Julia or go home, to which we all agreed that was not happening. And now finally she was in my arms as I carried her into my home. She was fast asleep and all I wanted to do was get her into bed, give her some pain killers and let her sleep for a while. There would be time to talk later. As I made it to my bedroom, Cami stirred in her sleep. “Are you planning on taking advantage of me?” she asked me with a yawn. “Is that an option?” I asked, teasing her. She smiled up at me, “I have a feeling with you it will always be an option,” she replied leaning into my neck and kissing me. I felt the sparks bounce between us. They were more intense than I had ever expected they wou
Julia POV Carter kept coming at me, and after I got past the discomfort of hitting someone, I quite enjoyed my strength. Carter took it easy at first, but then he kept pushing. He took a swing at my face, which I deflected. Then he kicked his leg out trying to swing his leg so that he tripped me, but I jumped over them. Then I returned the favour, to a high kick that clipped his chin. “Okay enough! You will not stop until you hurt one another,” Elizabeth called out. Eric moved forward, “Are you okay?” he asked checking me over. I was panting and exhilarated. “I feel great. Do you want to train with me?” I asked with a smile. “I think you have done enough for today,” Eric chuckled. “How about going for a run? My wolf, Sasha, has been after me to ask you and Timothy,” I suggested, looking up at Eric. He hugged me to him, “I think we can manage that,” he replied. I jumped up in his arms wrapping my legs around his waist, n
Julia POV “Then your old family will suffer,” the male responded. “My old family is already dead,” I replied as the man looked at me. “Are they?” he asked with a smirk. I had no idea what that meant but before I could say anything else, he stated, “You have twenty-four hours to decide; we will be in touch.”. With that he and the remaining rogues took off into the forest. Eric, with Carter, started checking on the wounded. As they supported the medical team getting warriors prepared for transport, they came back over to me. I had been staring into the forest wondering what that man had meant. “It is time to go back home,” Eric said as he put his arm around me. I looked up at him, startled to feel him near me. I had been so lost in my own thoughts, that I had not realized he and carter were watching me. “Should we follow them?” I asked, confused by their lack of action. “They know we cannot follow them. Following them int
Julia POV My heart was breaking into a million pieces. Since we had left Elizabeth, neither Eric nor I had said anything. We were both lost in our own thoughts with the information that had been shared with us. Nothing would be final until a DNA test was taken to prove the baby was Eric’s, but that also hindered any plans we had for our future. As we walked into Eric’s home, he pulled me into his arms, “I do not care what the test says. I will not give you up,” Eric promised me. “I do not think you can make that promise,” I said as the tears that I had been trying to keep contained started to flow. “How can we be so close and yet so far?” I asked, confusion sweeping over me. “It is my fault,” Eric said as I stood there not disagreeing with him. “Why did you do it? Knowing I was your mate, how could you do that?” I demanded of him. My anger was starting to rise. Anger at the mess we were currently facing. “I was pissed of
Jackson POV I had watched Cami sleep most of the day away. I only woke her to give her medication. She was beautiful. I had thought she was the most beautiful woman I had ever put my eyes on when I first saw her. But every moment with her she grows increasingly beautiful. I did not even think I would be able to find my mate after all this time. But here she is, and I recognize that the Moon Goddess has blessed me. I cringe when I think how I reacted when I first learned she was a witch. I had no right to question the Moon Goddess and fortunately I was able to get my mate back. I had left Cami alone for a while as I did some work in my office, but looking at my watch it was time to check on her once again. I tapped softly on the door. Hearing no response, I quietly opened the door and walked in. Cami was sitting up looking at her phone, effectively ignoring me. She looked up as I walked in, “I was wondering where you were,
Cami POV I had no idea what was happening. One minute we were in the throes of passion and the next, Jackson was writhing in pain. “What is happening?” I asked him as he rolled over to his back. “I do not know. I have a stabbing pain in my neck,” he responded gasping for breath. “Let me see, baby,” I murmured as I put my hand on his. It seemed to help as he slowly lifted his hand and let me see what was causing him so much pain. I gasped at the sight. It was like his skin had been branded. “What?” he asked me as I touched the mark on his flesh. “I have to do some research, but if I am correct, our bond has been blessed,” I stated in awe watching the mark form. It would take a few hours to settle but I was confident this was what it was. “Are you serious?” Jackson asked as he eased his way from the bed. He looked in the mirror and stepped back looking at me. “What does it mean to be blessed?” he asked br
Julia POV I looked at the canvas painting that Eric was holding and I am struck by the likeness in the picture to Fred and Mary – my neighbours from my apartment. “Why would you have painted them?” I asked him. Eric looked at me not remembering he had met them the first day at my apartment. I explained who they were, and he was confused. “Do you remember this man?” he asked pointing to the man who confronted us at the vehicle while we were waiting for Jackson to arrive with Cami. “Yes, I do. Why did you paint all these people?” I asked. “When I paint, I do not know what I will paint. It is all done abstract, like I go into a trance of sorts,” Eric explains. “That is incredible,” I replied as I stared at the picture. “It does not explain how Fred and Mary ended up here. I wonder if they are in danger because they know me?” I asked, concerned for their safety. They were such a lovely couple; I knew I needed to see them. “I