Leonidas POVOne hundred years agoThe ball my father threatened to hold is tonight. When I told him I had no plans to attend, he threatened to kill Anila. With Evanora at his disposal, he doesn't need Anila. Her sole purpose is to be used as a bargaining tool. Father knows I will not risk her life.There is a weak knock on my door. Her cinnamon scent wafts through the door, and I race to answer it. Swinging the door open, I can't wipe the look of concern off my face."Mother," I sigh. "You should be in bed."She is pale and unsteady on her feet. The years she has spent enduring my father's abuse have taken their toll. She is dying. The constant betrayal of the mate bond is more than her body can take.Even in her weakened state, she saves a smile for me. "I was hoping to walk with you before the ball.""Do you have the strength?" I ask, not bothering to hide my worry."For this, I do," she replies cryptically.She reaches for my hand, and I hold hers gently. We walk hand in hand thro
Leonidas POVI have not held a woman’s hand since the day my mother died. I had avoided the action because it reminded me of what I lost. Holding hands with Alora brought back a part of me I didn’t know was missing. I could not protect my mother, but I will protect Alora until my dying breath. Her hand feels so delicate in mine, and a possessiveness washes over me. As we wind through the castle halls, I know I will kill anyone who tries to hurt her again. I open the door to the dining room and Evanora is sitting in her usual seat. The table has been cleared, but she is waiting for me. “You will need a new Beta.” “Not now,” I snap at her. “Fine,” she hisses as she gets to her feet. “Don’t forget the stone.” As she walks past Alora, Evanora flips her hair off her shoulder to get a better view of the mark on Alora’s neck. She looks pleased with herself, but she doesn’t comment on it. Leading Alora through the dining room, I take her straight to the kitchens. The Ome
Alora POVI don't remember if I have ever seen spring, but here I am in the middle of a flowering field. The sun on my skin is a strange warmth. I have gotten so used to the bitter cold of winter."Hello," a soft voice calls to me.I spin quickly, casting my gaze on a beautiful woman. I do not know her, but she seems familiar. The way her eyes wrinkle when she smiles reminds me of someone."I have been watching you," she says.I glance around myself." I don't know where I am.”"I brought you here," she tells me. "I thought it would be better than the bitter cold of the Lycan Realm."The kindness of her voice draws me in, and I move closer to her. "Do I know you?""You do not," she smiles. "I am Morgan."I look at her with great curiosity. Her fingertips are free of magic remnants. I cannot be sure, but I don't think she is a witch. Chocolate brown hair hangs loosely down her back. She tucks a strand behind her ear, and I see its pointed tip. She looks Fae, but there is something diff
Alora POVLeonidas flips me onto my back and hovers over me. He pressed firmly against me. I can feel the steady beat of his heart and a strange feeling swarms in my stomach.I am frightened but also excited. My tongue swipes across my lips and his eyes flicker to my mouth."What do you want?" He asks."I don't know," I whisper in honesty.A frown pulls at his lips, and he tries to roll over, but I wrap my arms around his shoulders. Letting my fingers dig into his muscular back, I hold him in place. He raises an eyebrow and shifts himself on top of me. My legs part shamelessly, and he settles between them like it is the most natural thing.My heart is thundering in my chest. It is so loud. I know he can hear it. My face flushes at our proximity. "Does all of your skin blush as brightly as your cheeks?" He smirks."I didn't know my cheeks blushed," I respond. The heat between us only intensifies, and I worry I will explode if he doesn't kiss me soon.His nose brushes against mine. "Y
Leonidas POVMy Queen falls asleep quickly after our little tryst, but I am struggling to fall asleep beside her. Besides my throbbing cock, her arousal hangs thick in the air. My body is alight with a need I have never experienced before, but I will set my needs aside. She is worth waiting on. I will not rush her.She didn't bother to dress, and I can't stop looking at her. Everything about her is perfect. The swell of her breasts and the dip of her stomach is inviting. My fingers twitch to touch her, but she needs her rest. She is still healing from Anila’s spell.Then, something catches my eye. The glint of a chain around her neck. I don't know how I missed it before. The back of my hand brushes against her skin as I try to get a better look.A small brown stone is hooked onto the chain. I run my finger over its surface, and it stings my skin. I rip my finger away from it, and tiny blisters form where I touched it. Is it poisoned?Lifting it by the chain only, I inspect Alora's s
Alora POVI'm not angry at Leonidas, I'm just frustrated. He said he loved me before he knew me, and still, he took women to his bed. There has to be something in this library to explain why.I drop the books I've collected onto the table with a very unladylike grunt. The guard Leonidas commanded to watch me, steps a little closer to the door, and I glare in his direction. I do not need a babysitter.These are all books about the mate bond. Flipping the first book open, I thumb through the pages looking for anything that can explain why I am here. If Leonidas had other women to fuck, why did he search for me.Each page is full of useful information, but my mind continues to return to the subject of women in Leonidas's bed.With each turn of the page I grumble and groan under my breath. I am fully aware I sound like a feral animal but I don't care. The only one to see my tantrum is the guard."My Queen," he says cautiously. "Are you okay?""I am fine," I reply through gritted teeth.
Kaia POVThis cabin is disgusting, but it is better than being on the streets. After Elaine and I were killed by the Lycan King, Hecate was quick to return us to the world of the living. She met us at the crossroads of the living and dead with a scowl on her face. She was displeased that we had been tricked by Anila, but she showed us mercy. Two sisters were dying of a strange illness. We assumed their bodies and disappeared deep into the Lycan Realm. We know the Lycan King is searching for us. I doubt after learning about our betrayal that he would let us live our next life comfortably. He will hunt us over and over, and we will never survive. I can only assume that is why Elaine is so angry with me right now. I made a decision which will make it harder for us to hide. “You have to push, Kaia,” Elaine coaches me. “It is almost over. I promise.” I rest my head on the pillow and close my eyes. “I can’t,” I breathe. “It is too hard.” “Kaia,” she chides me. “You are the
Alora POVI can’t take my eyes off Bruno. He is barely breathing. “Did you kill him?” “He will live,’ Evanora says through gritted teeth. “Walk with me.” I need to put as much space between us as possible. If she touches me, I will not be able to tell her no. I have experienced her mind control before. “I think I will stay here.”Throwing her head back, Evanora cackles loudly. The sound rings in my ears, and I have to resist the urge to cover them. “You think you have a choice. I can control you with a simple touch of my finger, but I would prefer you come willingly.” “I know what you want,” I hiss through my teeth. “And you cannot have it.” She steps forward and I step back. We continue this dance around the library, until I misstep and my back hits a bookshelf. I have backed myself into a corner, and Evanora knows it. Her black finger traces along my neck, pulling out the chain that is hidden beneath my dress. The stone dangles between us and I resist the urge to t
Alora POVLeonidas pauses, looking down on me. There is an eagerness in his gaze, but also concern. My magic reaches for his feelings without my permission. It latches onto his emotions, and it is suffocating. They are intense, and tears sting my eyes. I force my magic away and reach for him. “I am not made of glass,” I assure him. “You won’t break me.” He joins me on the bed, carefully positioning himself between my legs. His fingers swipe my hair out of my eyes, and he sighs. “You look so fragile.”“I am not,” I say. Wrapping my leg around him, I force him to roll onto his back. His hands rest lightly on my hips as I straddle him. Moving my body slowly, I run my core over the length of his harden cock, and he tightens his grip. I moan in satisfaction and continue to tease us both. A growl rumbles in his chest, and he flexes his fingers on my hips. I chuckle, and he glares at me. “What is so funny?”“Do you want to be inside me?” I smile. He nods with a silly grin
Leonidas POVMy warriors scatter, and several Fae do the same. I refuse to leave Alfred alive, but I can't bring myself to leave Alora's side. I didn't realize being away from her would be so painful. I don't understand how my father could betray the mate bond. Alora is all I will ever want.Her shoulders slump over, and a stray tear leaves a track through the blood on her face. In one night, she has lost and gained so much."Let's find a place to get you cleaned up," I whisper."Aren't you going to look for Alfred?" She asks."There is no need." I pull her close. "My men have it covered.""I just want to go home," she cries as she collapses into my chest."This is your home," the Fae woman that killed Estes interrupts us.Alora straightens her shoulders and sucks in a sharp breath. "This realm has never been my home.""You are our Queen," the woman pleads. "You can't leave us without a ruler.""Ivy," Alora groans. "I don't know anything about this realm. Just let me leave.""This is
Alora POVEstes puts up a fight even though his powers are no match for mine. It is wind against wind. Gusts of powerful air move across the room, whipping angrily against my skin. I do my best to retaliate, but these powers are new to me.I am desperate to keep the rest of the party safe from our battle. My concentration is split. One hand controls the vortex surrounding Estes and me, and the other is blasting air at him.My arms are growing tired, and Estes's attacks are cutting into my flesh. I can only hope that mine are doing the same to him. Sweat is beginning to form on his brow, and he looks tired. This might be my chance to end this. But I am not paying attention, and I don't see the silver glint of the knife in his latest attack until it is too late.The blade sticks in my arm, and I scream in frustration. I can't risk pulling it at and losing the vortex. My arm hangs limply at my side, and I fear he has won.He lifts his hand to deal the final blow, but only whisps come fro
Leonidas POVThis is possibly the biggest mistake I have ever made as king. The Fae Queen is dead in my castle, the future Fae King is hiding in one of my guest rooms, the full moon has disappeared from the Fae Realm, and it is likely we won’t be able to shift. Still, I am marching into the Fae castle with my army.Lobo is at my side. There is a feral look in his eyes. It seems as if he has been waiting for this fight."What's the game plan?" He asks."Honestly," I laugh." Find Alora.""No diplomacy?" He cracks his knuckles."Not this time," I snarl. "Not after what I learned from Queen Fauna, but let’s not kill everyone in our path."A smile spreads across his lips. "But those who resist?” “Fair game,” I reply. Somehow, we have managed to make it into the forest surrounding the Fae Castle. Either they are so confident in their abilities that they do not feel the need to protect themselves, or this is a trap. I am leaning toward the latter.I peer through the trees, looking for a
Alora POVElric is chasing me down the hallways of the castle, quietly pleading for me to stop and return to my room. He is trying to tell me how Leonidas will kill him if anything happens to me, but I ignore everything coming out of his mouth. My mother did not bestow her powers to me so I could hide in a dark room of the Fae castle and let men do all the work. She gave me her powers so I could restore the natural order of things. I hate to admit it, but I might need his help. Spinning around, I look him in the eyes. “Where can I find Estes?” He looks away and shuffles his feet. “There is another party in the castle tonight. He is probably there with Ivy.” I look him up and down. There is a sneer on his lips. He cares for my aunt, but why? Then I realize how blind I am. “She is your mate.” His teeth grind together, and his jaw locks. “Yes.” “Interesting,” I mutter. Then I step closer to him, studying his features carefully.Suddenly, it feels like I am transported i
I want to offer an apology for the delay in updates. One of my children has an illness she will be dealing with for the rest of her life. Just know that I am doing my best to try to keep up with updates. Until things calm down a little, I am going to aim for 3-4 updates a week. Hopefully, when the smoke clears, I will be able to finish up this story. I know some will view this as an excuse, but I have to put my family first. I do hope you will stick around for the end of this story. Solange Daye
Alora POVI am back in the flowery field where I met Morgan, only this time I am alone. The grass is taller than it was, and the trees have changed shape. It is like many years have passed since the last time I was here. Wading through the tall grass, I let my fingers graze over the tips of the blades. It is a strange feeling. I know it is one I haven’t felt before, but it doesn’t feel foreign. There is a small river just ahead of me. I sit down, dip my feet into the water, and am surprised at how warm it is. Little minnows come nibble at my toes, and I giggle out loud. I know this is a dream, but it all feels so real. “This is the life I wanted for you,” a soft voice makes me jump. Spinning around, I see myself. No. That can’t be right. “Are you my mother?” It is the same question I asked Ivy. Only this time, I am more sure of the answer. She smiles sadly and sits beside me. “I wish I had been a better mother to you.” “What happened?” I blurt out. “Because
Leonidas POVEverything is ready. The castle is buzzing with excitement. I didn’t think Alora touched the hearts of many people in her short time here, but even the Omegas have stepped up to fight. The consensus is clear. Alora belongs in the Lycan Realm, even if she is a Fae. The moon is full tonight in both realms. I was eager to leave last night, but Lobo talked some sense into me. We will be stronger if the moon is on our side. Hopefully, the Moon Goddess will look down on our plight and take mercy on us. Traveling into the Fae Realm without permission is dangerous. Sending Elric ahead to find Alora and get her to safety was the most important part of the plan. I do not think I could live with myself if she ended up in harm's way. She may have magic, but I don’t believe she knows how to use it yet. It was foolish of me to keep her away from Elric. He could have taught her things that I could not. It was selfish. I was too afraid of losing her to one of her kind, bu
Anila POVTwenty-one years agoI keep my eyes focused on the ceiling as King Estes thrusts in and out of me. I have been fucked thousands of times over the centuries, but none of my lovers have been this boring. His methodical movements are enough to put me to sleep. I stifle a yawn and recite spells to keep myself from drifting off. Finally, he grunts loudly and stills within me. I put a fake smile on my face when he looks down at me."You are one of my more enjoyable lovers," he smiles."The feeling is mutual," I lie through my teeth.Clumsily, he climbs off me, and I groan uncomfortably. I thought Fae Creatures were supposed to be graceful. King Estes is anything but. I am confused about how he managed to convince this entire realm to follow him blindly. He is not fit to rule this realm, much less both, but that is his goal."Have you decided on a disguise?" He asks.I snort with laughter. "This is my disguise."He scowls at me but continues, "I will take the child from Fauna toni