*Meadow*"Rowen, do you have a place to gather and talk? We have to start talking about what will happen next. I have a bad hunch on his next moves." Aeneas began and Caleb nodded."Let's go to the command center, your people can stay here if they wish to, no one will harm them and they will be treated as family." Caleb said as he pulled me gently into his arms and we started to move."I will only bring Camilla with me, the rest will stay and get drunk with blood. I suspect you had something to do with the elixir, Queen Drow." He said without looking at her, Queen Isilwen's soft giggle made Aeneas stop walking and look at her."I heard you creatures of the night enjoy the taste of our blood... a little bit has been harvested as a treat." Her soft melodic voice almost whispered, but I sensed something else behind her words. I perked a brow at her and she was grinning. Caleb shook his head and pulled me tight to him as we entered the building.Aeneas closed his eyes and the tall, sl
Breaking through the line of wolves, he moves to his target. He pushes bodies left to right and aims specifically to the one he faced many times before. He doesn't have much time, it has to be perfect, he has no other choice; failure is not an option.He howls and more of his wolves run behind him, a deadly wreck ball pushing thru the lines of the enemy. He finally finds his target and crashes against him with all his force. The young wolf whimpers and loses consciousness as his head hits the pavement.He smirks and sinks his teeth in his neck, breaking the furred skin a little; then he quickly releases him and bites his own paw and lets some of his blood slip in before the skin regenerates.It was done, he made it. A new pawn in his bloodline now ready to be used. He hears the howls and feels the earth shake, the sign that they need to leave now. He drops the body on the floor and orders the retreat. He needed to move fast away from there, so they won't suspect anything.-*Cal
*Meadow*"Aeneas... what can we do? How can we break their connection?" I asked and shuddered, watching Gideon caressing the picture of Agape through the screen. I felt so sorry for him, he was tense, sad, angry. Nothing was being easy for him."I don't think there is much I can do without doing something you might not like it... and that is, I need to taste her blood..." He said and Gideon moved his head away from the screen for the first time to look at him. I on the other hand, was trying hard to believe he was asking this because, well, he is a vampire, and they work on blood as well. I really hope I am not mistaken in this."And if you taste her blood, you will... what exactly?" I asked, wanting some confirmation. He chuckled and smiled at me."Smart Luna; we make our bonds in the same way, through bloodlines. We create deeper ones though, but they work in more subtle ways than the ones of this demon. If I have a taste of her blood, I will know more about the bond and understa
*Meadow*Now I see the result of their ambush and it gives me chills, if Cornelius could hit like this to such a large number, we had a strong and difficult fight ahead. Demark and Smithson's pack were on its own a large group, probably over 300 together, and they almost all looked affected."And he just did a hit and run?" Aeneas snorted, Caleb frowned as he looked at him."I don't like it either, but it is what we found when we got there." He replied.From a side I saw a tall, muscled man giving orders and talking to nurses, he was redheaded and reminded me of vikings. A viking King. He sighed as he looked around and then headed towards us, his eyes on Caleb as he walked up the stairs towards the command center's entrance. "Most of my pack came unharmed, Smithson's people got hit a bit harder, and he blacked out for a bit but is ok now, he is on his way at the last group of cars. And wow there..." He finished as he stopped dead on his tracks and looked at me, I blushed immediatel
He took a deep breath and pushed the button that allowed his voice to reach the locked area, he instinctively touched the screen as if he could touch her. "Hi..." was all he was able to murmur and he saw Agape's head snap towards the camera."Hi again..." her raspy voice echoed through the intercom. Her mouth was dry after so many tears, she was still stuck in bed. Her eyes red from crying, he sucked a deep breath before he could talk again."I know it is maybe too soon... but... I want to come in, if you are ok with it." He said and she shivered with just the thought. Her eyes grew wide, there was a mix of emotions growing inside her, she already had felt his closeness more than once, his scent and his voice did things on her body and mind that had her confused. When he started talking to her through the intercom it surprised her, but now after a few times, the thought of facing him was a little scary."Come..." she finally whispered, biting her lips as she tried hard not to panic.
*Caleb*As I walked in, the sight broke my heart again; Meadow was shivering and sobbing, she was clinging to the sheets and trying to cover herself up above her head. I approached her slowly, Gideon advised me something he did with Agape and at this point, I was ready to try anything. I sat carefully next to her and she moved slightly away. I pushed the sheet away from her tear covered face and her frightened eyes bored my soul. Cornelius was going to pay for what he did to her."Princess... it's ok, I am here..." I whispered to her and she closed her eyes, taking deep breaths.I laid down next to her and gently slid my arm around, she quivered but soon, she relaxed a little and reacted by wrapping her arms desperately around me. "Why does it hurt so much?" she whispered and I squeezed her tight to me. Her body was under some physical pain and my body could feel it as well."Cornelius is controlling Smithson and made a fake bond with him towards you. His corrupted claim over you w
*Meadow*I take a deep breath and then close my eyes, Aeneas is too eager to try this experiment on me, and even though Agape offered to be the first, I stood firm on my decision. If there was any way I could ease the immense pain she already went through, I would. I had been blessed to find Caleb and become a wolf, to find a family in my pack; I wanted her to have one less worry on her shoulders. And yes, I also wanted to get rid of the crazy cravings I had been having for the man I never met.I feel the slight pinch on my arm and work my best not to tense and let the yellow liquid slide slowly into my system. I feel a small involuntary shiver take over my body briefly and then my vision gets filled with red. I already had my eyes closed, but I could still see red all around."What... what is happening?" I asked with hesitation. I felt Caleb's arms around me a second after."Let the blood rush and take over, it will do a cleanse of anything in you while we are administering the sa
*Meadow*I moaned with his kiss, my fingers digging on his back and my own lust took over as I pulled his shirt up and started kissing and licking his neck and shoulder. I felt his low growl as his fingers tore my clothes apart, leaving me almost naked in the blink of an eye.One second we were devouring each other's mouths, the next he pushed me on the floor and taking off his pants, as I moaned feeling him push my legs open wider with his knee. I was feeling the need of him inside me and it was an urge I wanted to satisfy soon. His body weighed on me yet it felt like nothing could stop either of us to feel each other. I felt his hands on mine, he entwined his fingers with mine as we kissed passionately and I felt him grind against me, my body aching for him.His lips brushed over my neck and his tongue flicked over my sensitive marked neck, the place where he marked me twice. I groaned and arched my body again, I could feel a million tingles and I wrapped my legs around his waist,
*Meadow*The sun casts a warm golden glow, as if trying to heal the scarred landscape left by the war. Fields, once lush and green, lie ravaged, but sprouts of new life fight their way through the wreckage. The earth seems to be slowly stitching itself back together, just as we are.I sit anxiously as I wait for Sol to walk down the flowered aisle. She chose this place as the setting for her wedding, and when I asked her why, she said she wanted to honor those people who fell during our battle."Look at that," Xavier says, pointing to a small group of deer grazing in the distance. "Life always finds a way.""Indeed," I reply, my voice catching in my throat. The sight is both beautiful and heartbreaking. It's hard not to think of those who never got to see this moment of renewal.Right after the battle, we spent our days rebuilding the world around us, not only the physical structures, but also the hearts and minds of those left behind. It's a slow and arduous process, but with each bri
*Solveigh*My consciousness returns slowly, as if emerging from the depths of a murky abyss. The voices around me are hushed and indistinct, like echoes in a fog. I strain to understand them, but they remain elusive.‘Sol,’ Seth's voice resonates within my mind, warm and reassuring. ‘You're going to be okay. You need more rest before your body can fully recover.’I want to respond, to tell him how tired I am, but my limbs are heavy and unresponsive. My eyelids feel weighed down, as if encased in stone. It's frustrating, this inability to move or communicate.‘Mom... Dad…’ I try to call for them in my thoughts, hoping Seth will relay my message.Footsteps approach, and I sense their familiar presence even before I hear dad's deep, calming voice. "Seth, how is she?""Her body is still too weak to talk or open her eyes or move yet," Seth explains gently. "But she can hear us."My heart swells with gratitude. They came, just as I knew they would. I wish I could see their faces or embrace t
*Caliope*I watch Amral crumple to the ground, his eyes rolling back as he loses consciousness. Panic surges through me like a tidal wave, drowning out all other emotions. The dark creatures circle him, preparing to tear him apart, and something inside me snaps."Amral!" I scream, my voice cracking under the weight of my fear and desperation. He can't die; not now, not like this. My love for him, my need to protect him, fuels my anger and pain. I have more to fight for than ever before."Get away from him!" I roar, focusing all my dark powers into a singular force. Shadows stretch out from my fingertips, wrapping around the monstrous beings that threaten his life. I tug at the darkness, sending the creatures flying away from his motionless body."Please, you can't leave me," I whisper, tears streaming down my face. Desperation echoes through my voice, and I feel it deep within my soul. "You can't die."The creatures recover quickly, turning their attention towards me. But I'm not afrai
*Solveigh’s*I step through the black hole portal, and my breath catches in my throat. The darkness enveloping me is thick, almost tangible, and I feel like I'm choking on it. Panic rises within me as I sense the presence of the creatures, born from the shadows and chaos that surround us."Sol," Seth's voice rings out, startling me. He's right beside me, his strong hand gripping mine. He steadies myself emotionally. My panic begins to subside a little, replaced by a sense of calm that only Seth can provide. "We'll get through this," he whispers, his eyes filled with determination."Where are they? Amrafel, Caliope," I call out, searching for our companions. Within seconds, they materialize before us, their powerful auras cutting through the darkness. Amrafel's eyes are like twin flames, lighting up his face, while Caliope's gaze is as sharp as obsidian."Ready to fight these dark creatures?" Amrafel asks, his voice low and steady. Caliope nods, her face set in grim resolve. I feel conf
*Solveigh*I feel like I am in a new state of existence, and every inch of my body is running with electricity; something else has replaced my blood, and the adrenaline is addictive. Seth’s hand presses on my back and I know the reason why I haven't fainted is that of him.A large creature falls close to me and I jump, but quickly regain my focus, not wanting to be distracted, but the smell that comes from its corpse is making me nauseous. I shiver slightly but lock my eyes on my brother Ian, and then I feel ready to try more.It is not the first time; I have done this before, transferring my abilities, affecting them in a way that helped them, enhancing them. I know I can do this, and so, I feel myself reach to Xavier and he shudders slightly, then his voice booms, and it starts to affect the lesser creatures that screech in what now has become a battlefield.I can’t erase the smile on my face; we are making things happen, they are stepping away, so many of them are on the floor alrea
*Xavier*‘They are here,’ are Ian’s words. Words that reach me just as I finish kissing my mates.I rush outside and I see Ian in the middle of the large field, he is looking up to the sky and my eyes follow his. A black pool of nothingness is starting to grow, and I see the elementals panicking as they whisper things in different languages and I know my brother feels them more than me.This angers me; it is not like we weren’t expecting them. Sure, we didn’t know specifically when they were going to attack again, but we had been preparing for them.I focus on the fire elementals and I let my command voice do its job. “Gather up! Get ready! Distraction is needed very fast! Chop chop!”Uncle Aen is quickly joining them, keeping his calm as he looks at me and nods, he knows the time has come. I turn to look at my mates and I feel caught up in the same panic; my mates need to be safe.“Don’t you stand there, you need to get over there and help take them down,” Dana pulls me out from the s
*Meadow*I rush into the cabin, and I find a small gathering in the living room. I don’t understand why everyone is here and not inside helping my Sol. Caleb quickly reaches me and we both walk straight towards her bedroom door.Until Xavier stops us.“Son?” I ask, confused and angry at the same time. “What is happening?”“Mother, wait… Sol is actually ok, she was taken to Caliope’s father to help.”His words feel almost like a foreign language to me. “I can’t feel her mind, what do you mean with all this?”I look at Caly and she actually looks back at me with a face filled with confusion and fear. It is Lucifer who speaks for her. “I have been many eons in my own prison, so I know what he is doing. He has felt a connection to Sol, so he has used her to send a message to us. He can’t hold it for long, so she should be back very soon.”Her words make some sense, and I understand why Caly is a bit shaken by this. I look at her and nod, trying to contain myself as well, showing her that
*Solveigh*I walk through a path of tall and untamed grass. Wild dandelions fly as I walk by them, and the sun shines at its peak, yet its heat is soothing, not overwhelming. The wind blows on my face, and there is pure peace embracing me.Am I dreaming?No, this is not a dream, it is so real. I feel the grass at the tip of my fingers and I sense the texture of them. I see a cabin, a very old one, and a scarecrow that is standing in the middle of the empty land. I frown as I notice that there are no crows nor any animals around us.Everything seems so eery and quiet. Too quiet.As the seconds pass and I keep walking, I get worried, something is about to happen or is happening. I am not sure what it is, even though I keep looking all around me, but something doesn’t fit. Is like I am inside a painting, a living painting.It is when I open my mouth to talk, that I realize that I have no voice as well, and now, I know this must be a nightmare.‘Seth, can you feel me?’ I try to reach for
*Caleb*I watch as Aen handles the elementals calmly. It is not an easy task, yet his experience in battle allows to use his command voice with every one of them. It is something out of an epic story, and yet we find ourselves helpless while we wait.Ebony and Ivory are having a small talk with Sol, the angels like her a lot, which ensures her protection. Is not like she would need so much of it, she is her own worst enemy. But to know they are fond of my daughter just makes me happy.“Where are your thoughts?” Amra asks me as I keep staring at my daughter and the angels.“My thoughts are a bit drifting, I don’t like the idea of coming to a war unprepared,” I admit to him. I know he is also worried, although he shows himself much more calm and collected.“I understand that, and it does bring me worries. I like to be in control of the situation, but nothing that is happening is under our control… in fact, I think the only thing under our control is the lack of actions.”I sigh and shak