Rosa POV.I can’t believe this. Zeus wanted her. No, me, us dead! Why?“Why now?” I ask nothing making sense to me at all. I have never done anything to them. I was a good pup growing up, even after what happened to my parents. Even when Gaia took me in. I have never warranted this kind of pain.“What did I do to deserve any of this? Tell me Hades, what did I do?” I feel like I’m going to break down, but I won’t. I can’t.“It was never meant to get this far. You were supposed to die in the attack when you were a pup. Until Odessa intervened and took you to the orphanage. She is also responsible for guiding you and Gaia to each other. I’m sorry, Rosa, this isn’t personal.” He mumbles, looking guilty.“Not personal? Are you fucking kidding me? Not personal. Your brother wanted to kill an innocent pup! What for? Because I was part oracle? I hope the heavens fall.” I say as I step back, feeling my knees knock as I stagger back. Charlie reaches for me, but I hold my hand up and he stops, t
Rosa POV.My back hits something soft, as Charlie kisses me deeper and with urgency. He knows. He knows what I have to do.“You’re so beautiful Rosa. I am lucky to have you as my mate,” he says as he kisses my neck. His hands work to remove my clothes and I do the same with him. He looks at me. The love and sadness in his eyes makes my eyes fill with tears.He leans over me and kisses my tears away. His hands move down my body to my pussy as he plunges his fingers inside of me. But he isn’t being rough, he is taking his time. Savouring how I feel, my taste and scent. He devours me slowly.“I love you. Never forget that.” He says as he kisses down my body as his fingers move in and out of me. I moan as his mouth latches onto my throbbing clit. He moves slowly and I feel the urge to tell him to move faster, but I don’t I know he needs this just like I do.“More, Charlie. Please.” I pant and moan as my stomach tightens. He removes his fingers and mouth.“I want you coming on my cock. I w
Charlie POV.Waking to the bed cold and empty, my heart breaks. The look in her eyes last night told me she was leaving. I knew if I tried to stop her, she would fight me. I had to let her leave, but it didn’t make it any easier. I reach for her pillow and hug it to my chest, breathing in her scent.“Come home to me, Rosa. I will wait for you.” I say to myself as I try to feel her through the bond, but it’s empty. Like she was never been there in the first place.I climb out of bed and look around the room. Everything is the same as it was last night. Only a few of her things are missing. I will find her. I enter the bathroom and into the shower. I lean my head against the shower wall as the water cascades down my body. Why did this have to happen?A sob escapes me when I scream and punch the tiles. I keep punching until my knuckles are bloody and I collapse onto the shower floor. I sob on to my knees. When I feel someone has entered the house. I shoot up and turn the shower off. Reac
Charlie POV.Kronos, the titan. The father of the three-main gods. Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. The destroyer of worlds. I look at him, my mouth open, and Gaia giggles. Fucking giggles like I’m not sitting opposite the one man who can kill the Gods.“Surprise!” I look at Gaia and she smiles at me like the bomb that was just dropped wouldn’t annihilate everything.“Kronos? As is the real Kronos?” I ask in disbelief, and he rolls his eyes with a groan.“Yes, the real Kronos. Now we have the introduction out of the way. Why are you both here?” he asks, moving back to address Gaia.“Well, we need your help. Plus, I missed your grumpy ass.” Gaia speaks with such familiarity, not that she is talking to the one man, God, Titan, then can destroy the world if he was released.“Let me guess, my sons have done something that requires me coming out of retirement?” he scoffs like this is nothing new for him. That his son’s causing trouble seems like he is used to this.“Not out of retirement, but ye
Rosa POV.It has been four months since we started this. I have lost count of the lives we have taken. Do I feel guilty? No, if I was to be asked this in the beginning, the answer would be different. But now? No, I don’t.We have moved from small towns to the cities. We move at night and kill those who have betrayed their mates and partners. Like the people in front of me. They have no idea we are here watching them.We have unlocked certain gifts. Watching from the shadows. Currently watching as a man, an Alpha is cheating on his fated mate with her mother and her best friend. This is what makes this easier.I don’t look away as I watch him plough into his mate’s mother as he sucks on the nipple of her best friend. The moans begin to get louder and his thrusts become harsher and sloppy. I scoff, knowing he is nearly finished.I chuckle loudly as I step out of the shadow that was against the wall. We have learnt to move through things like a ghost.“Bravo.” I say, clapping my hands sl
Rosa POV.I stay rooted to my spot, looking into the eyes of the titan leader. The father of Zeus, Hades, and Poseidon. Kronos.“I’m here to help you, Rosa. Your mom and your mate will be here soon. We need to move before another guardian comes for you.” That snaps me out of my confused and scared mind. He offers me his hand and I take it as he pulls me to my feet.“Why help me?” I ask when he smiles softly down at me.“What my son has done is wrong. I know it is strange for me to say that given my history, but the laws he made about children he has broken that, when he marked you for death. I am the only one who can help you.” he says I go to speak when …“ROSA!” I spin and look at my mom and Charlie running towards me. I reach for them as they run into my arms and I fall sobbing.“I’m sorry. It was the only way. I’m sorry.” I sob when my mom chuckles as she runs her fingers through my hair.“You have nothing to be sorry for. I told you I would help you. I see you have met Kronos. He
Charlie POV.“Name it!” I snap at Kronos as Rosa’s heartbeat slows.“You know what I want.” He replies and I look at him with a hiss and nod my head. He smiles at me, he moves closer to us and moves to his knees. He takes Rosa’s hand in his.“We don’t have long. The venom is working fast.” He mutters and I go to snap at him to hurry up when he closes his eyes and mumbles ancient words under his breath.I watch Rosa closely; I watch as black veins appear under her skin. The venom moving when Kronos’s hand glows and the venom moves backwards towards his hand as his magic pulls on it, drawing it out. Rosa moans I reach for her when Kronos grabs my wrist.“I will remove the mark. I need your sacrifice.” He says as I watch the venom completely leave her. That’s when I see it, the black mark around her aura.“Do it.” I say when my palm opens on its own. I hiss at the stinging pain as my blood pools and drips through my fingers.His palm opens, and he connects his palm with mine, and I screa
Rosa POV.“You have been summoned to the heavens.” This woman speaks, and I growl as Jadara, Cece, and Angel all step forward. I feel rage that I am being summoned like a loyal dog.“Oh, and who has summoned me?” I spit at her as I stalk closer to her. She smirks at me and watches me with curious eyes.“My father, Zeus.” She states and I move fast and grab her by her throat. She chuckles as I squeeze her damn throat.“I wouldn’t if I were you, Rosa. It’s not a good idea to threaten the goddess of wisdom and warfare.” She says like I’m beneath her. I release her with a shove.“Don’t fucking back down.” Jadara speaks and I have no intention of backing down. I will go as requested and unleash the angel of death. I will see what Zeus does then.“Lead the way.” I spit at her when she chuckles, raising her hand in the air and more guardians step out.“Don’t resist Rosa. Otherwise, this will end badly for you.” She says, as I am cuffed and chained.“Rosa, you can’t give in like this,” Charli
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