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K.MatthewsHi Guys, living in the a rural area has it's perks. But the lack of internet signal when the wifi goes down is not one of them!! I'm sorry for being MIA for so long. Before I get an onslaught of comments and messages, I just one to clear two things up. During my initial period of no internet (before more issues) I realised that I had made two major errors. Firstly, Jace's mate is infact Maddie not Mel. When I began to initially plot out the TLAK series, I did pen her in as Mel, before realising it was too close to Melinda. And so her name was changed. Secondly, Steph's first mate was Marcus, so I cannot use that again for Landon's wolf. So I have now got my thinking cap on! Sorry for any confusion. I hope this clears things up! Much love KM x
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Return of the Luna Queen LXX
RosalieSeeing Steph looking so desolate broke my heart even more than it was already broken. She looked completely crushed. Her normally bubbly and self-confident demeanour gone. Even through the dark shades that she used to cover her face, I could see clearly that she had gotten little sleep, and most likely had spent a good chunk of the evening crying.I wanted to go over and speak to her. But the moment I stepped into her direction, she turned her back and stalked away refusing to even meet my gaze. Making it clear that she was not yet ready to talk to me.On top of it all. It was time to say goodbye to Jace, again. Something that I had wished to avoid.For a brief moment in time, I had thought that staying would perhaps be the easier thing to do. That I could see myself happy, settling down with my family once more. Perhaps even with Landon at my side. But by now, any hope of that future had been crushed. I was even more resolved to go back to Alexander and the children. No mat
Return of the Luna Queen LXXI
RosalieThe road to the coven didn’t get any brighter.It was no longer passable by car. So the four of us found ourselves continuing on by foot.The path became narrower. The trees grew thicker. Shrubs and twigs snagged at our clothes and hair as we passed. But by far the worst part of the this whole encounter, was the lack of life around up. It reminded me so much of wondering into the gods woods after my meeting with Morag, that I was beginning to suffer with flash backs.Lack of life meant one of two things. Firstly, that the creatures that had been living in these ancient lands had been culled for sacrifice. Or secondly, that the living believed this place far too dangerous to inhabit.Either way, it didn’t make my uneasiness any the easier.When we did eventually wondering into civilisation, we were met with just as much hostility as we had been on the boarder.Looking around, amazed by the sheer amount of people that were in the coven.“You never told me Ali was a dark witch Dr
Return of the Luna Queen LXXII
Rosalie“Well, that was a monumental waste of time.” Steph all but screeched as we stepped back over the coven border to where the truck was still parked, her feet pacing the muddy path. “What do we do now?”She had directed her question to her brother, who had begun to answer with the usual response any Alpha would give, his tone brisk and concise. “We regroup, think of a new plan…”I had stopped listening, instead studying the poppet which suddenly sprung into action the moment I crossed the border, and was once again dangling from the tree before us, the knife floating merely inches in front of the stick face guarding the way between us and them.“Do we head back to Eclipse?” Landon said from somewhere behind me.“Not just yet.” I reply before anyone else could.The three turned their attention onto me.“You do realise that the coven has refused help?” Drake stated as plainly as he possibly could, his large hands resting on his hips, making him seem larger than his already imposing
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RosalieOur answer came just before sunrise the next morning.None of us had a particularly good sleep.We had taken it in turns to keep watch through the night, whilst the others tried there best to sleep in the little warmth that the truck had to offer.Even though spring was yet to show its face, it was still a beautiful sight to behold, watching the first rays of light appear over the sparsely decorated canopy of trees and twinkling on the dewy ground that made up the mountainous terrain around us. It almost felt like we should be in midst of winter with the thick fog hanging around the treetops, shrouding the world around me in mystery.By the time the first rays of light were beginning to peep over the horizon below us, I could hear a rustle of feet moving through leaves behind me. A sure sign that whatever are fate was to be, had now been decided.By the time Irene had appeared out of the thicket, I was stood waiting for them in anticipation.I didn’t rouse the others. If she h
Return of the Luna Queen LXXIV
RosalieStanding back at the stone circle felt odd to say the least.I had come to associate the landmark with great sorrow.The first time I had travelled through, by mistake, I had lost every person I knew and loved. But not only that, I had also lost the very life I was used too, and thrown into the depths of one that I had no business living.The Second time I had found myself here, Alexander had delivered me himself to them. It had been after months of trying to find a way to escape. But I realised when the opportunity of home was calling to me, that I was in love with him. So deeply, that, the idea of leaving him was to hard to handle. And instead, I chose on that day to say goodbye to my family and friends for good.The last time had been to save my family. That had been the worst of my experiences so far. To feel like there is no choice but to leave your family behind. You children. It is the worst sort of pain imaginable.Standing here now, it made the pain bloom in my heart
Return of the Luna Queen LXXV
RosalieFather has gone rogue. He has been gone for these last five years without anyone hearing from him. Luckily, Thomas was of an age to be able to take on the pack. Eclipse has certainly thrived under his care. Aunt Lucille if very proud of him, I can tell. After everything, she found her children in the most unexpected way. Perhaps the goddess knows what she is about after all…This entry has played on my mind the whole journey back to the Eclipse pack. Adelaide had been very careful in her journal entries to not give too many details. And apart of me thought that perhaps one day she hoped I would get to read them. She wanted to give me a glimpse into her life, without telling me everything. But one thing was excruciatingly clear to me. I was not there.The thought was a sobering one. No matter how much I tried to not dwell on the thought, I couldn’t help but loose some hope of returning home.Surely, there must be a way.I stopped reading the entries after this. I couldn’t work
Return of the Luna Queen LXXVI
Rosalie“Here we all are.” Tenebris drawls, pulling back the hood of his cloak, revealing the face beneath. For a demon, he was incredibly handsome. I could understand why Tamara fell for him all those centuries before. But it didn’t change that the being within was as black as they came.“I find it funny, that even now, you still hope to defeat me. You mortals never learn. I cannot be defeated. I am born of hell, even if you could vanquish me, I will be back.” His face twisted into an ugly sneer. “One of the conveniences of being a demon. When you are a spawn of hell, one merely wishes to be back there. And you earth goers are only too quick to oblige.”He dropped a finger to Ali’s face, running the digit over her high cheek bone, and following the curve of her face. She visibly flinches at the contact, closing her eyes in disgust as his long finger trails a path down her cheek, stopping only to mop up a solitary tear, before bringing it to his mouth and licking the salty drop with h
Return of the Luna Queen LXXVII
Rosalie “Rosalie no!” Drake screamed out to the side of me. “What have you done!” His growls were becoming more viciously dangerous by the second. And I knew any moment it would be my head that would be ripped from its body.“Please, trust that this is for the best of everyone.” I couldn’t tell him, it would risk the whole plan. But I besieged him with my eyes to just trust me. I looked at Landon who was giving me a strange look.It only took him a moment to nod his head. He understood.“Nina, I need to speak with her.” “I hope you know what you are doing Rosalie. The goddess does not take kindly to bribery and ultimatums.”“It’s lucky then, that I do not plan to offer her one.” I closed my eyes at the familiar sensation of falling. Only opening them when the feeling of free falling settled.“Back so soon, daughter.” “I have a question.”The goddess eyed me sceptically.“Ask it.” She demanded rather than invited.“You said, in order to defeat the darkness, you must first defeat th
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Return of the Luna Queen LXXXVII
Estelle The dank smell of decay assaulted my senses as I climb down the steep steps. The slick stones beneath my feet threatening to send me toppling with one small miss-step.“I hate this place.” I mutter. Righting my footing yet again as a stone crumbles out from beneath me, sending a wave of small stones rattling down into the gloom below.This place had always reminded me of death.Even as a little girl, when my father had brought me here for the first time, an excitable ten year old girl, surrounded by my brother’s. Eager to see the Schmidtz family vault. The source of our powers, and a historic linage that could be traced back to the awakening of magic. I realised that this place was far from the fairytale tower of my dreams.Our family had held to the old ways.And it wasn’t until the fateful day that my father presented me at the Malificus Acus that I realised just what that meant.Blood.Sacrifice.Pain.Everything that I cringed back from at such a tender age.I couldn’t und
Return of the Luna Queen LXXXVI
RosalieIt didn’t take long before the whole pack was aware of news about our expanding family.Just in the short distance from his home to the pack house, it felt like we bumped into every member of the pack in turn.The afternoon seemed to go by quickly.And the pack members seemed to amass at the pack house, all gathering around to wish us well.If it weren’t for the niggling feeling in the pit of my heart, then everything would have been perfect.By the time the sun was beginning to set in the sky, I found myself getting ever the more weary. Seeking the refuge of the evening air, I found myself walking out onto the patio, watching the sun setting in the sky. A glass of non-alcoholic prosecco left untouched on the garden wall as mull over the pain I was feeling deep inside.“Rosie?” Landon came to stand behind me, his strong arms wrapping around me from behind, drawing me into his warmth.I went willingly. Relishing the way my body fitting into his. How his slightly heightened core
Return of the Luna Queen LXXXV
RosalieThe gate squeaked with a vulgar cry, the sort of high pitch groan that wrang right through your brain setting your teeth on edge.Cringing against the sound, I wasn’t surprised to find the front door swinging open only moments later.“So much for surprising you.” I walk the short distance up the path to the front door of Landon’s home. He was situated just down from the main pack house in the Beta’s cottage.He had grown up here. It belonged to his family before they had been killed, and was gifted to him by Alpha Richard when he came of age. His formative teenage years he has grown up in the pack house under the care of Jo and Richard.“Sorry, I have been meaning to fix that.” He eyes the gate with an embarrassed frown, his hand reaching up to scratch the back of his head as a pale red blush crept up his neck.“On the plus side,” I try to break the awkwardness that had settled between us, “at least you won’t ever get caught out doing something you shouldn’t be!”That was it.
Return of the Luna Queen LXXXIV
Rosalie Summer was finally here. And feeling the warmth on my face was bliss.Finally reconciling to the idea of my own time, being my future, had been a difficult one. But none the less, I seemed to have found a new rhythm.I hadn’t been ready to fully commit myself to falling headlong into a new relationship. And Landon had been immensely patient with me.No longer wanting to feel a burden to Alpha Richard and Luna Jo, who had taken on responsibility of the pack whilst Drake and Steph took some time for themselves in the wake of all that had happened. I had made the decision to move out of the pack house.It was in Rose Cottage that I found my new normal.It had been difficult at first. Moving into what was my former home. A home which I had made with Alexander and our children.But after the first few months, I found myself now finding comfort in the memories I found here.Some modernisations into the new age, and it starting to feel like a home worthy of times I found myself.It
Return of the Luna Queen LXXXIII
AlexanderI stood in the midst of the carnage around me.My face taking in the blood-soaked field surrounding me impassively. Bodies littered the ground densely. Heads decapitated; limbs ripped from the sockets.Those unfortunate ones that had now been delivered a deathly blow, lay limp on the ground, crying out in pain. Unable to stand up and leave the battle ground under their own steam, they would eventually succumb to a bittersweet end. Their open wounds would eventually become infected, and they would die miserable and in pain as their blood turned to poison in their veins. That is, if hunger did not get there first.Try as I might, I could not feel anything for the miserable souls lying on the ground.This war had raged for two years.Two years of battle and blood.When one battle was fought, the next would begin. All amassing here, at Castle Black.The blood-soaked ground would never be the same again.I watched as great pyres were built to dispose of the bodies. Pile, upon pil
Return of the Luna Queen LXXXII
RosalieI followed the rocky path in the moonlight. Wrapping my arms about myself trying to stave off the chilly evening air.I hadn’t come dressed for such an outing. But I couldn’t put it off any longer.Thorns snagged at my jeans and jumper as I kept walking, determined to get where I needed to go. I barely felt the little scratches as I pushed on forwards.By the time the stone circle appeared before me, the crescent moon was almost at its peak.The bright white slither looking down on me and lighting up the clearing with ease. It seemed especially large tonight.“You don’t get to choose my path for me!” I shout at the sky. I had no idea if she would hear me or not. I guess I am no longer her daughter. I am merely a human.I waited, perhaps for an answer, but none came.Taking a deep breath, I stepped forward, one foot in front of the other until I came to the central alter stone. Placing a hand on the hard, cold surface and waited.I am not sure what I was expecting. Even after t
Return of the Luna Queen LXXXI
RosalieI woke up to a blinding light coming through the window. Blinking in the early morning sun, using my own hand to shield my eyes from the blinding sun.As my body caught up with the rude awakening, I slowly became more aware of the ache radiating through my body. Every inch from my neck down to my pelvis felt abused.My mind slowly caught up with itself. And for a moment in a blind panic, I realised what happened the day before.Sitting up with a start, looking over to the empty side of the bed.He was gone. Landon was not there. I reached out a hand and felt the sheets. They were cold. He had been gone for some time.Wrapping my bedsheet about my naked body, taking in the wrecked bookcase, the contents now littered over the bedroom floor, I moved to the mirror. Taking in my apparent, “just fucked” appearance. My hair held an uncanny resemblance to a bird’s nest, my lips puffy and red. I should have been aware of how fragile my human body was without the protection and healing
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Rosalie“Don’t stop!” I gasp, as he suckled on my collar bone and over my breast. I could feel everything right down into the pit of my stomach. And I could feel myself growing slick under his touch.“Fuck Rosie, you scent is so fucking amazing.” Landon all but growled, his teeth clenching as my top was ripped from my torso and discarded in a pile of rags on top of the broken bookcase.His large hand pushed aside the cup of my bra and fondled the delicate skin of my nipples. His teeth grazing them in turn with want, teasing each peak to a point.“Ohhh!” I moan my hips thrusting towards him, looking for more. “Landon, please.” I moan, begging him for something. I wasn’t sure what, but I just knew I needed more.Landon seemed to know exactly what I wanted without the need to be told. In the next moment, I found myself pulled away from the wall and laid out onto the soft covering of the bed. The rest of my clothes easily discarded so I was laid out in nothing by my underwear. My boobs po
Return of the Luna Queen LXXIX
RosalieSilence.That was all I could hear.Silence.It was deafening.It had been a fortnight since Tenebris had been vanquished.Since Steph had been killed.The Eclipse pack was in full mourning for the loss of a daughter. And there seemed to be no end to it. Not that I hoped for an end to it.I simply couldn’t bring myself to believe it was real.Steph had died saving me. And the guilt that surrounded me was overwhelming.“Rosie?” There was a gentle knock on the door. I turned to find Landon stood in the doorway, a tray of food in his hands. “Rosie, you need to eat something. It has been days.”He was right. I hadn’t eaten more than a mouthful of anything since it happened. Nothing tasted right. He all just felt like ash in my mouth.Landon had been patient with me. Even though he was in mourning himself. He still made sure to look after me. I was grateful for him. With him by myside life was a little more bearable.“Alpha Richard has declared that the pack begin to move out of mo
