#Chapter27I spent the next few days bundled up under my blankets in my room watching television and eating junk food. My nights were awful. My days were awful. I could not sleep, eat, or even think about anything other than Jason and everyone else in that house.I was alone. I felt better that way. My phone remained turned off, removing me from the outside world.Everything seemed to turn upside down for me. My life felt like a fucked-up fantasy movie I did not want to star in.I muted my television when a weird sound came from downstairs caught my attention. I jumped up and reached for my bag and pulled out my taser. I slowly inched open the door, creeping through the hallway and downstairs.I crept downstairs and scanned the living room but there was no one.I am losing my damn mind. I turned to walk back up to my room when another sound caught my ears, which appeared to be coming from the kitchen. I switched the button to my taser as I stepped into the kitch
#Chapter28The ride to school was quiet, besides the radio playing. Normally, we found random things to talk about during the ride but for the first time, I had nothing to say. I guess my mom understood because she gave me the space I needed. "Okay, I will see you later." My mom said as we pulled up in front of the building."Okay, see ya." I stepped out of the car, focusing on the one place I did not want to be today, school.I walked into the building, trying to avoid any eye contact with anyone. Some people seemed to walk right pass me, going about their day. But some seemed like they were staring at me but I just think it’s all in my head.I headed toward my locker, dreading the idea of confronting Kiera and Keisha who might be waiting for me there. "Oh." I whispered to myself. Keira and Keisha were nowhere in sight, and it was weird because they were always here. I blew out a sigh a relief which soon turned to minor disappointment.I opened my locker and pul
#Chapter29I screamed as I extended my hand with my finger on the button. I could hear the electricity from my taser before my hand was slapped away."Are you fucking crazy?" I heard a girl’s voice before I opened my eyes. "Keira!" I flew into her, wrapping my arms around her waist."Um, hi." She chuckled."Oh my god I thought you were some crazy, red eyed vampire. " I released her as I sat down on my bed, dropping my head in to my hands while I struggled to catch my breath. Then it hit me again. Kiera. My eyes locked onto hers as I stood to my feet. She stood there; her face softened as she watched me. It should scare me, right? Who can I call for the likes of her? Animal control?"I need something to drink!" Was all I could say. I motioned passed her and ran downstairs to the kitchen with her not too far behind. I opened the refrigerator, snatching up a bottle of water. I cracked it open and guzzled it until it forced me to stop to catch
#Chapter30KEIRA__Things were very unsettling within our tribe. We were uncertain without the strength off our Alpha, who revealed to us how strained he was without the presence of his mate. Our future Luna. Keisha and I agreed to return to school. Even though we were not sure how Aniyah felt about the entire ordeal, we still made sure to keep our presence known to her. Friday morning, Keisha and I stood by Aniyah's locker, waiting for her to get to school like we usually did."So, how are you feeling?" I asked Aniyah as she walked up to us."Never better." She lied. I was certain she felt the same as not only our pack, but brother as well. "Good." I said. She turned around to smile but I could see the struggle behind it.***********************Once our first few classes were out of the way, it was lunch time. Keisha and I made it to lunch before Aniyah did so we could get a good booth. Away from everyone else.The smell of Aniyah filled my nose, al
#Chapter31Curled up in bed, I listened to the rain drummed against my window. It’s supposed to rain all weekend and in to the next. It was putting a damper in to things.The night was still young and here I was, stretched out under my sheets watching re-runs of cartoons. My thoughts began trailing off to Jason, wandering back and forth from hating to wanting him. Ugh.The frustration was overwhelming, and I needed to get out. I picked up my phone and called Keira and Keisha, suggesting that we go out. I needed to do something. Anything.They agreed and told me they would be by to pick me up in about an hour.I slipped on a pair of jeans, a T-shirt, and some sneakers. After about an hour of waiting, Kiera and Keisha pulled up as promised. "So, where too?" Keira asked as I hopped into the back seat.I shrugged my shoulders, unsure of where to go. As long as I got out of the house, I did not care."Hm, how about a movie?" Keira asked."Not in the mood
#Chapter32JASON__Things were becoming hectic in the pack house. Everyone believed it was best to stay away from me, and I do not blame them.I can admit, my temper has been through the roof and I have probably been putting everyone through hell.But the pain in me could not subside knowing she was not here. Her scent has completely vanished from the house and now everything felt empty. I spent most of my days in my room or in my office, thinking about the 'what if' questions. What if she hates me? What if she never come back? What if she rejects me? What if she does not want the title of my Luna, my mate? What if she finds someone else?The questions always angered me. I even had holes in the walls to prove it.I just wanted to see her again. Inhale and drown in her scent that mellowed out my wolf's temper.I laid in my bed, staring at the ceiling for minutes, which quickly turned to hours before someone knocked at my bedroom door. “What?” I snapped
#Chapter33JASON __This entire week has been going by slow. Maybe because I was anticipating this weekend. I had something planed for Aniyah. I haven’t came in contact with my mate in over a month so I was very eager. I put everything in Keisha's hand so I was hoping she would not let me down. She never told me where or what we would be doing. She only told me she would text me the location once I get Aniyah."Shit." I snapped. I was trying to adjust my tie while the guys just watched."So, you mean to tell me, none of you dip shits know how to tie a tie properly?" I asked once again.AJ and Brent looked at each other while Aaron turned away."Forget it.""Dude relax, she doesn't care about your suit or tie." Aaron placed his hand on to my shoulder."She only cares that a wild animal is sitting across from her." A.J added."Fuck you." I snapped."Hey Jason, Keira and Aniyah are on their way back to Aniyah's house." Brent confirmed."Perfect." I p
#Chapter34ANIYAH_I walked toward the steps to go up to my room. I looked back, watching as eyes analyzed me from head to toe. Strange that I found myself excited about it. I ran up to my room and stripped, running straight for the bathroom. I hopped straight into the shower. I was running on limited time. Bathe. Brush your teeth. Shave. Don’t forget that deodorant. Cycling through my closet, I found the perfect dress to wear tonight. That elegant and flattering black dress that catered to my curves. Backless and fitted. Knee length and smooth. That even wear that paired perfect with my gold heels and jewelry. A splash of makeup and a sleek bun that I mastered in a just a few minutes, I was ready to go. Standing in front of the mirror, I was nervous to walk down the stairs. I wasn’t sure which reaction I would receive from him. I also wasn’t sure how my body would react being near him again. What’s wrong with me?I shook off my thoughts and grabbed
#Chapter143Epilogue 3 months later...Jason stood on the balcony that overlooked their rear field of their home. He watched silently yet observantly as Aniyah and Jess took part in an intense training session with Maya. Once Maya proceeded to finish up their session, Jason made his way to the field where he met the exhausted yet proud girls. "Alpha." Maya greeted as she picked up her things. "Maya." Jason nodded. "Thank you.""Of course. You should be proud of these girls. They are good.""Thank you." Jess teased. "With a few more lessons, I will be able to beat your ass.""Yeah right." Maya took off running, laughing as Jess ran to keep up."How are you feeling?" Jason turned to Aniyah. "Well besides the burn in my legs, I'm good. I don’t know, I think these workouts are strengthening me." Aniyah grinned."You look stronger." Jason could not help but admire the curves that her work outs were creating. From her firm yet soft arms to her sculpted
#Chapter142Where do we start? Aniyah sat at the edge of her bed as her focus remained on the floor.Look at him. She wanted to look at her father however she could not find the strength to do it.As Aniyah contemplated on whether to look in her father's eyes, Christopher was struggling to find the right words to start with.He knew it was years since the last time he talked to his only daughter. Now, he was not sure where to even start."I know this is a lot." Christopher noted."A lot is not enough to explain this." Aniyah chuckled."I know." Christopher exhaled. "I'm a...vampire. I guess that is why it’s too weird to look at me?"Christopher toyed, even though it bothered him that his daughter could not look into his eyes."That is not why." Her eyes strayed away once more.Aniyah admitted why. She admitted to her father how looking at him made her afraid. It was the thought of seeing him come and go again that made her afraid to confront him."I kno
#Chapter141Aniyah began to rise from the bed when she heard the bedroom door open.Jason, worried about the distressed look on her face, sat beside her as he motioned for her to lie back down."What's wrong?" Jason asked."I'm good."Aniyah continued to push herself up, her face as emotionless as she could make it. Even though her body was screaming with pain and discomfort."What hurt?""Everything." She chuckled.Shit. She thought. Even laughing hurts."It feels like that pain you get the day after a workout." Aniyah rubbed her arms. "It’s like the day after a Maya workout."Jason smiled."Ouch. You must feel like shit." He began running his fingers across her legs. Applying enough pressure that left her groaning from the mixture of pain and pleasure that came from his massage."Speaking of Maya, how is everyone? Where is my mom?""Everyone is getting the attention they need. Maya. Kiera. All safe. Brent is making sure Jess is safe. Carl is..."
#Chapter140Jason stood at the patient room door, watching from a far as the doctor wrapped the bandage wrap around Aniyah's arm."Thankfully you did not need stitches." The doctor sealed the end of the wrap with a strip of tap before she finished it with a smile."Thank you." Aniyah nodded."Come back in a few weeks and we will make sure everything is going good. Okay?""Yes."The doctor turned away and began heading toward the door."Thank you." Jason spoke."Of course Alpha. Make sure she gets some rest. I'm sure the entire ordeal took a toll on her.""I will."The doctor took leave; leaving Jason alone with the woman he had searched so long for."How are you feeling?" Jason asked her, watching as she rubbed her hand across her arm."Better." Aniyah slid from the bed before Jason placed her back without a word. "What are you doing?""You need some rest. I would advise you stay here.""I'm not tired." Aniyah slid from the bed; her body maneuv
#Chapter139"Is that all you got?"Carl crawled to his feet; wiping the spilled blood that oozed from his bottom lip as he stood up tall.He raised his hands; balling his fist around his silver knuckles he had made for a time like this.His victim, a hostile vampire, had also taken a few vicious attacks that Carl had inflicted on him."I’ll be finished here in a minute girls." Carl exhaled with exhaustion."Are you sure about that?"Carl had two remaining vampires left. He knew he did not have the strength to take them both on but he was set on trying.He was willing to take another hit. He was willing to take on a few more blows until he was down."You are a strong human." One stood over Carl's fallen body, smiling in triumph as his prey laid weak beneath his boot."Did you think your gadgets could take us on?"He kicked the devices from Carl's hands."When will you idiots understand that we are the superior species?"Carl began to stutter. Babbl
#Chapter138Jason caught wind on what Carl and Brent were up to. He just needed to give them enough time to get them done. "Have you ever dreamed of being on top of the world?" Lucifer continued. "Unstoppable. Respected.""You want to be feared?" Chris questioned."Fear. Respected. Same thing." Lucifer chuckled, sharing a laugh with his right hand, Liz."It’s not." Jason noted. "I rather be respected for what I do and who I’m then feared for being a damn monster."Lucifer was a little surprised by the comments of his guest. He expected them to oppose in the beginning, however he thought they would be a little more optimistic once he offered his speech.Even though he did not admit it, he was growing very impatient with the meeting. He wanted-he needed- them to see it his way."This is pointless." Liz intervened.She thought they could strive without the help of the wolf and vamps. To her, they were nothing but simpletons who she knew would get in the way.
#Chapter137Carl crawled his way across the roof; his steps slow and careful hoping he would not go plummeting through the rusted and torn roof of the warehouse."How are you walking so easily?" Carl glanced over his shoulder, watching as Brent walked so carefree."Because my fall won’t be deadly." Brent glanced over the edge of warehouse, taking notice of the distance between them and the ground."True."Carl found an area where he could set up the little equipment they could carry with them."A.J is still circulating the perimeter." Brent informed."Good." Carl noted. "This shouldn’t take long.""And what is it that we are going?" Brent asked, wondering as he waited just a few feet away from the target. "I can hear them.""Who?""Jason. Chris. Kareem and....Lucifer." Brent snarled; his eyes darkening at the thought of taking on the man who had taken what he had claimed."I get it. You want to kill him but don’t go all crazy on me now." Carl advised. "
#Chapter136"My-my wife?"The room became overwrought. It was as if a dark, impenetrable cloud had rolled in, carrying a storm that was strong enough to rip through every person.That storm was Lucifer."What have you done?!" Christopher's fangs showed Lucifer that he was ready to tear through him. "WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!"Describing the anger that ripped through Christopher and Kareem was impossible. The idea, the thought of losing the woman they had loved left them stuck in a trance they could not shake.Kill him. They thought.Furry crossed their faces as they hissed violently as they sought to charge."Wait a minute." Lucifer reached into his pocket. "Aht aht."He warned; his hand submerged in his pocket before he retrieved a small, indefinite item."Wait." Jason ceased them before he turned to Lucifer. "What’s that?""Well. It’s a little detonator.""For?" Jason held back the desire to shift; the desire to run through Lucifer with a single snap of
#Chapter135"Is this even stable?" Kareem questioned as they stood outside of the longstanding, once abandoned warehouse.It was obvious the warehouse had seen its ware and tare. Weakened structures and broken windows. Stripped boards and paint as it stood with minimum support."Enough for them it seems." Christopher looked over the warehouse, watchful of any movement."This place has been abandoned for years." Jason scanned over the warehouse, wondering if his fiancé and the others were even inside. "We might have to take it easy here.""What do you mean?" Kareem wondered."This place seems to be standing on pins. Foul movement might bring this shit down.""I'm sure we can take it." Kareem rebelled.They held the strength and capability of taking a little weight."But can your mother or your sister?"Kareem stopped to reconsider. He knew his family could not bare such weight. Weight that could kill them; crushing them under the tremendous weight. "So