Rosa POV.Walking through the halls of the prison with the horde of monsters behind me. I stop at a door and turn to look at it, before shaking my head and I carry on moving forward. I know who is behind that door, but I have no right to go and see her.Fate, the sister of Karma and Odessa. My pops and mom tortured her personally for years. Nearly thirty mortal years she has been here, but thirty mortal years is an eternity as time moves differently here. A day here is the same as six months to the surface. Or something like that. I never truly understood the premise of time.We leave the prison and walk towards the palace. The vibrations from the footfalls pounds the red dirt as we enter the palace.I don’t stop, we just keep moving forward. Everyone is silent as I try to think of a plan. I need to meet mom who said she would meet me here, and she hasn’t. So much for her being the Goddess of Hell, she is never here.The palace front doors open and we leave. The demons stop what they
Rosa POV.We have found an abandoned pack in a clearing in neutral territory. We have settled there for a few weeks to regroup.My family, no, not my family. They didn’t follow, but the word is that the Dark Moon has vowed to destroy me and my army for me being a traitor by killing a future Luna and Beta. I chuckled when I heard that little rumour. They could try.More and more species and creatures have joined my ranks. We are growing stronger every day.Charlie left five days ago to find Asteria and so we are patiently waiting for him to return. He better get back soon, though.“Don’t worry, he will be fine, Rosa, and so will you be. Come on, we need to go on a rummage.” Angel says, and I know she is right. My heat hit me three days ago and so far it is being held off with the help of magic and potions.I stand and feel dizzy, but I steady myself as I walk into the forest in the search of the ingredients I need to keep it at bay for another day. I walk before I stagger and clutch a
Charlie POV.Asteria is with us. She has already assembled the sirens, and they are on their way to where the camp is. But I wasn’t expecting to come back and find Rosa in heat. When she tackled me to the floor with that feral look in her eyes, I knew I was going to have to hold on tight as the primal heat roared in her.Sirens breed differently to others. But Rosa is not just a wolf, she is a tribrid. She has a small amount of a siren in her thanks to Jadara. But it’s not the siren part or the wolf I am worried about. It is the Angel as a whole.I have only ever had sex with one other, and that was Lyra. Rosa is a virgin and if circumstances were different, I wouldn’t be doing this on the forest floor.I’m pulled out of my thoughts with her sinful tongue licking from my chest to my throat. Her hands grabbing my ass, pulling me closer to her.I need to take control, but I know she will be stronger at this moment.She rolls us her hand to my throat as she pins me to the floor. Her claw
Rosa POV.Fuck, my eyes widen and my breath catches as he slams into me and I whimper before I moan. Charlie holds still, his arms shake as he throws his head back, closing his eyes with a guttural moan of his own.He looks down at me and kisses me slowly. “Breathe.” He says against my lips and I breathe slowly. I wiggle my hips as my walls clench around him.“Move, please.” I say, and he moves slowly out of me and back in. I grip around his neck, my breathing coming out in pants with each movement. My hips move to match him. Moving in sync with each other. I bite his shoulder, but not hard enough to break the skin.My claws rake down his back to his ass and I grip him, pulling him harder into me. I moan, my back arching into him. I lick his chest as he moves back and reaches for my clit and rubs it in circles.“So beautiful, so fucking tight.” He says as he increases his pace and I thrash under him. The feeling builds in the pit of my stomach as I climb that high. I need the release.
Rosa POV.I storm through the pack in search of two people. Jadara and Asteria. The voice that entered my head was none other than Aberdone. Which means he is either close or has increased his power to enter my head.“Jadara, where are you?” I say as I walk through. Each wolf and creature, watching me as the feeling of panic starts to make itself known in my belly.“Merrick, have you seen Jadara?” I ask him as he sits by the fire with a few other wolves and he looks at me like I’m talking in a different language.“I thought she was with you?” my eyes slightly widen and my throat goes dry. I shake my head. I turn and look for Casta because he last saw her.“Casta, have you seen Jadara?” I ask him the closer I get to him and he looks at me the same way. Is it so difficult to find her? She is tall, white blonde, has white eyes and has the look of murder on her perfect face.“Last I saw her was when we left you and Charlie, to you know …”“Fuck!”“Yes, exactly.” I look at him and his chuc
Charlie POV.“What the fuck was that, man?” Brody shoves me in the chest, and I growl at him when Casta steps between us. He has a hand on my chest and Brody’s.“This will not help us. The oracle has been taken. Without her, the Angel will take over and consume power like it’s her favourite drink. We need to move now. We have to stop Aberdone before he gets his hands on Rosa. If he does, then we are all fucked!” he says, shoving us both back.“The darts should have knocked her out.” I mumble, feeling like shit, but I couldn’t allow her to run into an ambush and I failed. She is going to get herself killed. If Rosa can’t control the Angel when this is over, she will be put to death.“How did Rosalie control the Angel in the first place?” I think aloud when Asteria sighs and comes forward.“She didn’t. She let her out. Rosalie was the anchor to the Angel. She was a pure blooded fae. Rosa isn’t. The Angel needs another fae to be the anchor. She chose Jadara. Rosalie let her take control
Rosa POV.I knew what I was doing when I flew through the portal. I knew what I was doing when I allowed myself to be captured. I knew what I was doing when I was thrown at his feet. And I know what I’m doing now.“Well, look who we have here. It’s so nice to see you again, Rosa.” He chuckles as he stands and walks down from his throne to stand in front of me. I need him to believe I am willing to do what he asks.“Don’t lose sight of this. The others will think you are not in control.” Angel says in my head when I’m forced to look up into his eyes.His thumb traces my cheekbone, and I fight the urge to shove him away. He needs to believe the angel is in control.“So beautiful. I have heard the tales of your ancestor. It is said her beauty was unparalleled even to Aphrodite herself. I would say the tales are true.” He chuckles as he releases my face and I look at him. I soften my features as I gaze at him, even though I want to vomit from his touch.“I know you need an anchor. Your or
Rosa POV.“She isn’t dead. I can still feel her. She is fading.” Cece whines in my head when he takes my hand and I feel the tears build as I look at her crumbled form in the corner of the room.“I’m sorry, Jadara, I will make this right.” I turn with a loud growl as I go to grab him. The doors open and I turn and see Charlie and the rest being brought in in chains. My eyes widen as I fight the urge to run to him.“Rosa!” he tries to fight them off but they punch him and I groan in pain. When I turn and see Gaia and pops. They look at me with wide eyes as I straighten up. I need this to work.I turn and walk towards Aberdone, who holds his hand out to me. I take it and step closer to him. He kisses my cheek. I hear a growl and look at Cora and smirk at her.“Looks like everyone is here, so this makes it easier.” He chuckles as he entwines our fingers together and I look at Charlie and see the betrayal in his eyes.“Play along. I know what I’m doing.” I say to him through our shared li
Rosa POV.It has been eight long years since we last saw Asteria, and we all mourned the loss of Shanti. Charlie went into himself and I pulled him out of the spiral he was in. It wasn’t just me who pulled him out; it was Roman and the arrival of our little princess. She is, of course, named after her aunty. Shanti. She is beautiful; she has my red hair and her father’s blue eyes.Roman is ten now, and he is a good boy. Even when Shan was born he was her little shadow, always helping and even now he still does. He loves her so much, just like everyone else does.Over the last eight years I have been having more and more visions and Jadara has helped interpret them, but the strange thing is she has had the same ones I have. So this means something big about to happen.Life at Waning mountain has been peaceful, but then again, when you are on an island that only shows itself to those in need, it will do that. I look at my husband as he teaches the kids how to spar. I laugh when they all
Rosa POV.It has been two years since Roman was born and boy is he a little spitfire. He has everyone wrapped around his little finger. He is on the go and never stops. It doesn’t help that I can’t chase him, as I am expecting our second child. We got married six months after Roman was born and moved back to Waning mountain.There is still no word on where Asteria is, but we haven’t given up hope. Charlie is still searching for her. But he hasn’t made the same mistake again. Jadara had a beautiful little girl, and she is like her, with the long white hair, but she has Merrick’s brown eyes. She is stunning.They named her Rana. After Jadara’s mother. Her and Roman are the best of friends and they cause trouble together. Casta found a second chance mate and sunny had twins. Is it wrong that life continues on even without Asteria being here?There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss her.“Roman, put you pants back on little man.” He giggles as he streaks through the living room. J
Rosa POV.It has been two weeks since Charlie returned. I know he is still working on finding Asteria but he hasn’t left the packhouse, but each lead is leading to nothing. We have been slowly getting back on track. He is right behind me like a lost puppy.He works when he thinks I’m sleeping, but I don’t mind. I know how important Asteria is not just to him, but to us all. She needs to be found safe and sound. I can’t think of what they are doing to her.We have been preparing for the arrival of our son. I have been able to nest properly now that he is here; he watched in fascination as I built my nest and helped by handing me things. It may look a mess to others, but it is perfect for me and Charlie. So that is where we are, in my nest.My family comes to see me every day, but once it gets too much, they leave. I apologised to my nanna. But she waved it off, saying she completely understood. Mom and Jadara have been helping with preparing for our son’s arrival. Jadara shared her own
Charlie POV.Every day I have entered the room and stay in the same space as her and each time she watches me, I know she doesn’t believe I’m really here and I’m a threat and I have no-one to blame but myself.But today is different. Today I am sitting by the door reading a book. When I see her out of the corner of my eye as she moves closer to me. I don’t look at her. I continue doing what I’m doing as she moves to sit beside me.She has started to eat again, little and often. So that is progress. She isn’t vocal, though. She is watching me and I continue to read, keeping my heartbeat steady. Valour purrs and it rumbles in my chest at how close she is.She doesn’t flinch; she blinks and watches my face. I turn slowly to look at her and smile at her. She blinks her beautiful green eyes at me and moves back, but she is still looking at me.“Rosa, are you ok?” I ask her gently and she gulps and tilts her head. I know she is in there somewhere.“Cece, are you ok?” she pulls her face away
Charlie POV.It has been three months since Rosa told me about Asteria being captured and Shanti and I have been searching every lead we have received and, so far, nothing. I have not spoken to Rosa and I know if I did, it would hurt her more.Valour has been telling me we need to get back to her, but I can’t when I don’t know where Asteria is. Rosa will understand. Asteria is my mom, just like Gaia is hers.“Wrong hooman, mate needs us. She is in distress.” He tells me as I stop reading the latest report from the shifters on Waning mountain. I have asked Brody and the others to help. After all, they are bounty hunters.“She is safe Valour, please. We will go back to her soon, I promise.” I tell him when he huffs and disappears further into my mind.Hours later, I stand up and stretch my back and it pops and cracks. The door to the house bursts open and I growl as Gaia and Fen stalk inside and look right at me. Both look pissed.“What’s happened?” I ask, and Gaia walks to me and punch
Rosa POV.It has been a month since I found out Asteria was captured by the humans. Since then we have found out it is the human military that captured her and we have searched the earth looking for her, but nothing it is like they have completely disappeared. I told Charlie the day I found out.He didn’t blame me; he told me that the humans have been after her for a long time. But that doesn’t make it any better. He went to Moonlight Cove and spoke to Artemis and Shanti.Artemis has evacuated the underwater kingdom and fled with the sirens. Charlie and Shanti have been following leads and I am here on the ground finding anything that could lead us to her. Pops was pissed, but he said he would help in finding her.So we are all looking for her or any sign of these military scumbags who have taken her. But so far nothing.All we know is that they would have to be keeping her near water. They won’t be out in the open that would cause a war with the sirens. If we find her, then it will b
Rosa POV.I’m numb after what we have been told. That experiments have been performed on shifters. How could the humans be so cruel? I wander the pack grounds deep in thought as I try to understand why. But nothing is coming to me.If they are studying each different species, then who is to say that the hybrids won’t be on their radars in the future? We need to keep everyone safe. But how? How do you keep each and every shifter species safe from an unknown threat?Simple answer is you can’t. You can prepare, but it would be easier if we knew who it was we were preparing for. Do we say something and create mass panic and force the shifters back into the dark? Or do we let them live, not knowing what kind of danger they are in?I have a gut feeling that all this is no coincidence. The humans were fine and the human governments were fine with us all living in peace. But to pick out shifters that is premeditated, and they knew who to target. They have had years to put this together. So wh
Rosa POV.Waking up, I stretch and realise we are in our room in the packhouse. I reach across the bed to find it empty; I roll to my side and stare at the empty space beside me.Rolling on to my back, I look up at the ceiling and smile to myself. Charlie shifted last night. We ran in our forms; we played and we fu … mated in our forms, but I do remember falling asleep in the forest. So Charlie must have woken up and carried me back here. He is a sweetheart.The bedroom door opens, and in he walks carrying a breakfast tray. He is a sight for sore eyes. With his chest on display and shorts hanging low on his hips, showing off those rippling muscles and the deep V line that makes a girl hot with need.But I’m sorry ladies, this hunk is mine, all mine, and will be forever.“Morning, baby girl. I thought I would make you breakfast.” I hear Cece swoon. She is a hopeless romantic when it comes to this kind of stuff. I will admit I am too.“You didn’t need to do that. I’m surprised you are u
Charlie POV.Every nerve ending is on fire. Every cell is burning and changing. My eyes hurt and things sound sharper and I place my hands over my ears as I double over in pain. My insides feel like they are being torn out.I have no idea where I am. I feel the sparks and open my eyes to look into the calm green eyes of my mate as I try to reach for her when I whimper, but roll onto my back as my spine breaks and I scream out.“Breathe Charlie. Imagine Valour. Imagine his coat and his eyes. Let him take control, baby.” She tells me, but right now I’m too focused on the pain and the sound of blood rushing into my ears.“Let me forward, hooman.” Valour’s calm voice is louder than before and I whimper again my spine rearranges as I arch my back and I vomit on the floor.“NOW HOOMAN, LET ME FORWARD!” I try to speak, but my jaw snaps and blood coats my tongue. I would not recommend this at all.All I can feel and focus on is the pain and my cheek bones snap and my face burns as it grows lo