Another chapter update - hope you enjoyed it! I am back from vacation (it was my sister's birthday so we took a quick trip to New York) but managed to pick up a chest infection along the way. I am on the mend and hope this week will be a full week of writing. Be sure to leave a comment, review, or gem if you are enjoying the story so far. And thanks for your patience! Ellie xo
Julia POV I looked to Eric in surprise. He put his phone on speaker phone and nodded to me to speak. “Hello?” I replied. I heard a swift intake of breath from the other end of the line. “Julia?” I heard come out in a somewhat strangled voice. “Yes. Who is this?” I demanded. “I am your father, Julia,” the man responded. “How do I know this is even real?” I asked. I had no connection to this voice. No immediate sense of recognition. No feeling like I was talking to a parent. “I understand you have questions,” he started to say when I interrupted him. “Questions? I have more than questions. I have years of wondering where the hell you were. Years of wondering if you even knew I existed. My mother never mentioned my father, so how do I know this is not some sick game for you?” I asked, as my voice cracked. A small part of me wanted to believe there was someone out there who I was related to. But not like this. Not rel
Eric POV My body tensed and I stepped in front of Julia to protect her from whoever was in front of us. I watched the woman move forward towards Julia, but I held my hand out stopping her in her tracks. “Do not come any closer,” I cautioned her. I had no qualms about killing this threat. “Julia,” the woman said softly. I glanced at Julia to see tears streaming down her cheeks. What the hell. Who was this woman? “It is not possible,” Julia mumbled as Cami moved forward. “What kind of joke is this?” Cami demanded angrily. “Who is she?” I asked tersely, needing to know what we were dealing with. “My mother,” Julia responded in a strangled voice. I looked between the woman and Julia and could see the family resemblance. But how was it possible? She died? Didn’t she? “You are an imposter,” I said angrily, moving towards the woman. I would not have Julia hurt more than she already had been. “Do not come an
Julia POV “Why is that any different than what we already knew?” I asked, confused and angry at the situation we were in. I was in shock, I knew that. My mother was alive and standing in front of me. And all I could feel was bitterness and resentment. I should be rejoicing in her being alive, but I felt nothing but betrayal and hurt. “Guardian wolves are rare; a healing Guardian wolf is even more rare. We can heal other wolves as well as humans,” the man claiming to be my father stated. “That is a good thing. We could help many people,” I stated, unclear what the problem was. “Julia, sweetheart, you do not understand,” Eric started to say when I cut him off. “So, dumb it down for me, Eric. What is the problem?” I demanded angrily. Eric sighed, “If you heal too many people, you will die yourself. Once people realize you can heal wolves as well as humans, there are corrupt wolves who would sell you to the highest bidders;
Eric POV “Twins,” I heard over and over in my mind. I was elated to find out my mate was expecting our pups, but also terrified. We had so much on our plates. There was so much danger surrounding Julia. How would I be able to protect her and the twins? What did this even mean? Did this mean the Moon Goddess would bless the world with more Guardian wolves? “This is crap. We are leaving,” I heard Julia say as she turned to me seeking my support. “Eric?” she asked tentatively. I looked at her and wanted to tell her what she wanted to hear. I simply did not know if I could tell her that. “You do not believe them, do you?” Julia asked angrily. “I do not know what to believe,” I replied honestly. “If you are carrying our pups, we need to ensure your safety now more than ever,” I told her. “If she is expecting, I can protect her,” Cami said, stepping forward. “You cannot protect her like we can,” Lincoln growled at Cami.
Julia POV I was crushed. This should be the happiest time in my life, but it seemed it was the worst. How could so many things be falling apart like this? I started to walk past Eric, when he took hold of my arm and pulled me into his arms. I wanted to breakdown, but I knew I needed to be strong. “This is good news,” he murmured to me. “Then why does it feel like a death sentence?” I asked, my voice muffled by his chest. He leaned me back, “It is good news. You are having my pups,” he said as his lips gently captured mine. I pulled back slightly, “I am having babies,” I muttered as he chuckled. Getting used to the thought of having “pups” was going to take me a bit of time. “We have some serious things to discuss,” Eric suggested as I sighed. I knew we did, and I could anticipate what he was going to suggest. “I do not want to be without you,” I said to him, suddenly scared of the thoughts of being away from him. He loo
Eric POV I ran out of the building and towards the vehicles waiting for me. I knew Julia was safe with Jackson and Cami. I needed to get back to the Palace, make some adjustments as I did not know how long I would be away, and return to be with Julia. Twins. We were having twins. I could not believe it, but as I took a moment to breathe, I was excited. Thrilled at the thoughts of starting a family with Julia. I was worried about the future battle, but hoped she would have the pups before the battle came to us. We raced along the streets, until I felt a sigh of relief in seeing the palace. I immediately mind-linked Elizabeth, “I need to see you at my place immediately,” I said. Hearing the urgency through the link, Elizabeth agreed immediately, and I knew she would be waiting for me to arrive. I impatiently waited for the vehicle to stop before I jumped out and headed towards my house. The door swung open, and I saw both El
Eric POV What the hell just happened? “What do you mean you lost her?” I yelled into the phone. Elizabeth looked on with concern, wondering what to do to help. “Stay there. I am on my way,” I muttered as I hung up the phone and turned to walk out of the house. “Wait! What is happening?” Elizabeth demanded. “They lost Julia,” I said angrily, annoyed at being delayed from getting to my mate. “How?” Carter asked trying to help me focus. I took a breath, “They said she just disappeared in front of them. And now there is a wall in their way, and they cannot see or hear her,” I said desperately. If Lincoln or Laura did anything to Julia, I would hunt them down until the day I died and then I would destroy both of them. I could only pray to the Moon Goddess that both Lincoln and Laura would do everything in their power to protect Julia until I can get to her. “What about the tracker?” Carter said to me. “What
Julia POV “Blessed or cursed?” I heard from behind me. I whipped my head around and leapt into the person’s arms. “How did you find me?” I asked as I kissed Eric’s lips. “Remember when you lost your phone?” he asked as he returned my kisses. He was feeling my body for any injuries, assuring himself I was fine. I nodded, “I put a tracker in your phone. I wanted to do everything I could to ensure I would not lose you,” he shared with me. Tears filled my eyes, “I am grateful you did,” I replied as he hugged me tightly to him. He gently placed me on my feet, holding me under his shoulder. “What the fuck were you thinking?” he demanded of Lincoln, as he nudged me behind him. I knew Eric was tightly strung and ready to fight. “I was thinking of how best to protect my daughter,” Lincoln replied calmly. “You do not get to do that!” I yelled, before continuing, “You have never been my father and because you showed up, does not eras