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.“Well, that went well.” I hear a voice and open my eyes and see Rosalie standing over me. I move to sit up and she helps me to stand.“Am I dead?” I ask her, fighting the tears, and she sighs.“You are in limbo …”“Oh, I love limbo. How low can you go?” I turn and see Cece shaking her ass. Rosalie chuckles at her antics, but I don’t find it funny. We are at war. I can’t be stuck in limbo. I need to get back.“Why did the Moon Goddess give you to me? Can’t you act seriously for one fucking second? Our family is dying and here you are thinking everything is a fucking joke!” I snap at her when she stops and whines before she backs up, her head bowed.“I’m sorry, I didn’t …”“That’s just it Cece. You don’t fucking think not everything is a game. For once in your life, take it seriously!” I scream at her when she whimpers and runs away. I reach for her to stop her, but she is gone. I feel like shit for snapping at her. There is a time and place and that isn’t here or now.“Real s
Charlie POV.Seeing the angel fly towards us, snatching a screaming Aberdone up and rocketing into the sky. I stand looking up, trying to see through the clouds.Everyone watching in anticipation, when we all see Aberdone falling at speed just before he hits the ground, white wings rip out of his shoulder blades and he hovers.With almighty scream no, battle cry. Rosa flying down. Aberdone flies up to her at speed and they both clash in the sky. Pulled out of the spectacle above our heads, the war on the ground resumes.Fighting the fae doesn’t feel as exhilarating as I thought it would. With each fae life, we are taking the looks on their faces when they realise they are dying is soul shattering, like they are under some sort of spell.I look at Asteria as she takes down six fae with her trident. I look for the others and they are noticing the same thing. When I get an idea.“Don’t kill them. They are under a spell. Knock them out.” I shout, and Asteria looks at me and nods her head.
Rosa POV.It has been a few days since I killed Aberdone with Jadara and Cece. And here we are back at the Waning mountains. We have been cleaning up the devastation after what Aberdone and Cora did. But we are getting there.Asteria has helped with her magic. As for Gaia and the rest of them, I haven’t seen them. For the time being, I think that would be for the best. I am not being selfish because I will always be grateful for what they did for me. But Alpha Nicholas was right, I am not their blood.“Rosy.” I look down from what I’m doing to see my new little friend Matilda standing next to me with her dolly.“Hey, sweetie-pie. What’s up?” I ask her as I lift her in my arms and she snuggles her head on my shoulder.“Can I play with Cece today?” she asks and I hear Cece yip in my head.“Once I have finished doing this, then yes. Oh, look, there’s your dad.” I say, pointing to Bogo and he waves at us and Matilda wiggles to get put down and, like that, she runs off to her dad.“She wil
Rosa POV.“They can’t lock you in Purgatory. You have redeemed yourself when they sent you back …”“No, they set me up. They knew my nature, and they exploited it by using my pain to fulfil their demands.” Why can’t anything be simple?“Then we find a way. You are not controlled by them Jadara, hell even I couldn’t control you.” I say with a chuckle, and she just glares at me.“That’s the point I can’t be controlled. But they used me regardless. I don’t know what to do. What can I do? I can’t go to them and they sure as hell can’t come here. If they do then, I’m fucked for a better word.” She says like all is lost, but it isn’t.“You say you can’t be controlled, then take back your control from them. Rub it in their faces. You haven’t killed anyone in a while …”“You saying I should give into my nature?”“No, that’s not what I’m saying. Look at it this way: you haven’t killed anyone recently who has tainted their bond. So you are taking control. If anything, that will piss them off mo