Robert POV.Pacing the hallway outside the emergency room. It’s taking everything in me not to storm in there and demand answers. However, I know she is in great hands. Thomas is in there with the priestesses.“They will both be ok Robert. Come and sit down.” Anya takes my hand in hers as Damien storms in and I stiffen, releasing a growl.“None of this would have happened if you didn’t come into her life.” He takes a swing at my jaw, grabbing his wrist before his fist makes contact. I twist it hard as he screams before he sinks to his knees as he cries out in pain.“What, so you could continue your abuse of her? You, Jake, and your precious Jessica. You didn’t deserve her then and you certainly don’t deserve her now. Or have you forgotten she faked her death to escape you?” I say with a growl behind my teeth.The doors to the emergency room open. I drop Damien as I move towards Thomas. He looks exhausted.“Thomas, how are they both?” I ask, my voice breaking as I fight the tears that
Marissa POV.“Is there anything you need, my Regina?” Robert asks from the side of me as I sit up in bed.“Yes, I would like to go for a walk.” I say, giving him my best smile, when he groans before rolling his eyes. I have been asking him this since I woke up. Which was only a few hours ago.“I’m sorry, my queen, but no. You are on bed rest. I know it’s annoying and boring, but you need to do this. Besides, hopefully you get to go back to the packhouse in a few days. Then you won’t be as bored. How about a nice warm bath? I’ll of course, carry you.” Robert is the sweetest and, of course, I love him. But I have only been in the hospital for a day and it’s already driving me crazy.“Remember why we are doing this, Rissa? It’s for our daughter. Anyway, being waited on hand and foot isn’t going to be so terrible.” Zarah purrs in my head as she eyes our mate, licking her lips.“Zar, may I remind you? As much as you say, it won’t be terrible. You will be itching to be let out by the end of
Marissa POV.Looking at the information in front of me, I feel nothing but rage and hurt. Angry tears leave my eyes as I blink. She did all this? Faked her rare blood group, the rogue attack when she crossed the border, the perfume, wolfsbane, and silver, everything.“Marissa, are you ok?” I don’t even lift my head from the pictures of her, Jessica meeting with my sister long before I found out Jennifer was my sister. The betrayal runs deep. So either Jennifer lied or Jessica didn’t know about the deal Jennifer made with this pack. Either way, I want to kill them all.“Marissa.” I look up as I feel Zarah stir and she is pissed. A growl tears out of me before it turns into a howl. I throw the laptop across the room as it smashes against the wall. Pulling the blankets back as my claws slip and my fangs elongate. White fur sprouts along my arms as I roar again. The window bursts as I scream.“Fuck! Marissa, STOP!” I whimper at his command. I sit frozen in place before my eyes lock on him
Damien POV.My heart is breaking. I can physically hear it and feel it split in two. Jessica and her brother Jake. They were my best friends growing up. I can’t defend either of them now. Marissa is right. Jessica tried to kill my pup. I have no doubt that Jake knew, too. The evidence is enough to warrant a death sentence.“How long will it take for your sister to get here?” Marissa asks Jake, and I ignore everything as I look at the pictures in the file. My eyes sting with unshed tears. I haven’t cried since the day I thought Marissa and my pup died. This is all my fault.“Alpha Damien. The Luna is talking to you.” I look up to see the look on her face. I know I never deserved her. Goddess, I treated her so badly. The saying is true you never know what you had until you’ve lost it.“Sorry, I was lost in my thoughts. Can you repeat what you said, please?” Marissa lowers her eyes before she looks back up at me. Her eyes look sad, but that’s quickly replaced with hate.“You’re actions a
Marissa POV.It’s been nearly a month since I nearly lost my pup and I’m still on bed rest. However, it makes it easier having my mate at my side. He is such a sweetheart. We are still waiting for Jessica to show up and when she does, we will be ready for her.“Baby, do you need anything?” I look at him as he enters the bedroom and my stomach growls. It’s safe to say I have gained weight. Goddess, this man of mine is a feeder. I have been having blood transfusions once every three days. I feel so much better and stronger than before.“Did you get them?” I asked, praying he did. A sly smirk appears on his handsome face as he pulled the jar of pickles from behind his back. I pouted, but soon smiled as he pulled out the chocolate sauce. I squealed in delight and made grabby hands.“Oh I love you, now gimme.” I say as he chuckles, walking towards me. He holds the jar in the air, knowing fine well I can’t reach them.“If you want them, then give me a kiss.” Don’t need to tell me twice. Pul
Robert POV.“You’re doing great, my Regina. Breathe, baby.” I have hold of Marissa’s hand as she groans in pain. The labour is in full swing. Word has spread like wildfire in the pack that their Luna is in the throes of labour.“I can’t do this. I’m too tired.” I kiss her sweaty forehead as I look at my mother, and she shakes her head once.“You can do this. Think of how far you have come. Now I need you to take deep breaths. I’m here and I’m not going anywhere.” I tell her gently as a tear slips past her eyes as she grits her teeth, tightening her grip on my hand as her back arches up as she screams.I wish I could take all her pain from her, but I can’t. Nero is working to keep me as painfree as possible. The thing about the mate bond is that when your mate is in pain, you feel it and I can say I’m feeling her pain. But right now, I need to keep her calm and keep encouraging her to breathe.“That’s it sweetie, it won’t be long now. Let it go.” My mother coos from the end of the bed
Marissa POV.I tighten my hold on my daughter as Robert shifts as he clashes with Damien. Noah shifts into his wolf and clashes with them both. My daughter is screaming because of the noise when I feel Zarah pushing forward.Looking towards Eleanor. I hand her my daughter as I pull myself up as Zarah shifts and I bolt to protect my mate. Damien is out of control as he bites into Nero. Zarah leaps and crashes into all three of them. She stands over Nero, her head low, ears flat as she growls in warning. When Damien shifts his eyes from me to my pup.I see red as we lunge towards him. Biting into his skin, shaking our head violently as my claws tear into him.“BACK OFF!” She roars at him as she flings him towards the door. He gets back up. We circle each other.“Do it Zarah.” I give her full control when she lunges towards him as I feel something roll through me, making goosebumps rise on my skin. The screams of my pup fuel me on to eliminate the threat towards my pup.His claws slash d
Marissa POV.The past two months have gone by in a blur of caffeine and sleepless nights. Little Athena has everyone tightly wrapped around her little finger, and I am no exception.We still have no word on the whereabouts of Jessica. I’m starting to think she has given up. As for the traitors, they are still in the cells. I am still unsure of what I want to do with them.“They should die for what they did. Family or not.” Zarah huffs. She has been rather agitated over the past few days. Robert had to go back to work as something had happened in his company. However, he has face timed every night to see and I quote ‘his girls’.A squeal brings me out of my thoughts as I look over my laptop to see what Athena is doing. She is in her bouncy chair, kicking her little legs at the toys that dangle in front of her. Her beautiful blue eyes look at me. Those eyes feel like they are staring into my very soul.Athena really suits her name sake. The Goddess of wisdom and warfare. She has been he