Magda's face went pale. “Wh-who told you?” She gulped, terrified that her husband was going to kill her now. She thought she had everyone involved taken care of. No one was supposed to know that it was her and not hunters who killed Jessica's parents.
"No one had to tell me. I knew the moment I heard Steven and Lisa were murdered,” Conroy admitted. “It took everything in me not to skin you alive back then.” Hearing her parents' names made Jessica lift her head as she tuned into the discussion between the alpha and Luna. “I saw how you looked at her, Conroy. She was beautiful and young,” Magda scoffed. “When I found out she was your true mate, I despised her.” “But I rejected her to be with you,” Conroy explained. “She found a second chance mate in that farmer.” Jessica was there in shock. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. “Oh please, you only married me for my father’s pack. I knew this back then, but I thought after being with me, you would at least grow to like me, but you never did,” Magda sobbed. “I tried everything, but still all you wanted was Lisa. I could smell it on you every time you were near her. Just like how I can always smell how much you want her daughter, Jessica," Luna Magda hissed, turning her attention back to Jessica. It was at that moment the Luna smelled something she didn't notice before. “Why does she smell like our son?” “Because he fucked her. I guess he has the same tastes as his father,” Conroy laughed. “You think this is funny?” The Luna snarled. “I think we should banish her and let her fend for herself as a rogue.” The Luna knew an omega wouldn't last one night alone as a rogue, especially one that was as beautiful as Jessica. The male rogues would have their way with her until her body went limp, and the female rogues would kill her on the spot just so their men didn't get sidetracked by her looks. “No, Magda. I can't do that,” Conroy snapped. “Why?” Magda was irritated. She wanted to know what reason her husband had for keeping this mange around. “Because, I'll be taking her as a second wife,” he told her without a hint of sympathy in his voice. Those words seemed to have punched Magda in the face. She shook her head from side to side with tears pouring down her face. She focused on Jessica. “I hate you and that slut you called mother. Even after I had your parents murdered, they're still haunting my life because they left behind you. I should have had you executed, too.” She felt guilty after she murdered the poor girl's parents, so that's why she took the child under her wings, but the moment Jessica hit puberty, the Luna felt regret. “You killed my parents?” Jessica asked, with snot and tears gushing down her face. She wanted to slug the Luna. “Yes, I did,” the Luna said proudly. “And don't think you can go and run your mouth to the pack. No one will believe you. You're an omega who fucked my son and is also going to marry my husband. People will say that it's just crazy ramblings of the other woman,” the Luna stated. She sneered at the alpha before she left the office. Conroy offered his hand to help Jessica stand up. “Don't touch me,” she let out. “You knew your Luna killed my parents, and you did nothing. What kind of alpha are you?” “One who realized he was an outsider and needed to gain his new pack's trust and respect,” he hissed. “Killing their beloved Luna, the daughter of their previous alpha, wouldn't have been a smart move.” “Was my mother really your mate?” Jessica just couldn’t believe it. “Yes, she was. It wasn't until I rejected her and I learnt she found a second chance mate that I regretted how I treated her. I should have kept her as a second wife. Perhaps she would still be alive,” he said. “But don't worry Jessica, I will make sure Magda will not hurt you like she did your mother,” he promised. “Two months from now, we will celebrate our mating ceremony under the full moon.”In a state of turmoil, Jessica fled from the alpha's office. She didn't care if she looked a mess, with blood staining her face. She needed to find Cory and tell him he had to admit to his parents that she was his mate and that he wished to be with her. Before she made it to the corridor that would take her to her mate's room, the two younger girls with red hair and brown eyes intercepted her. One caught her by her hand and the other grabbed her by the hair. "Look, sister. It's the slave girl," Margarita laughed. Her red hair was curly like that Disney princess, Merida. Her brown eyes were dark with specks of green in them. "I see that, sis. What is the little omega doing running around our house like this? She knows better than to be seen in this part of the building," Margret pulled harder on Jessica's hair, causing her to wince. "Oh, she's got a busted lip, and a bloodied nose," she noted as she bent back Jessica's head so she could look on her face. Margret's red hair w
Jessica lacked the strength to continue her search for Cory. He must have been out for a run because he wasn't in his chambers or training in the fields. The small omega girl went back to the barn and used a bucket to draw water from the well. It was difficult and painful since her left rib was bruised and broken. She stripped naked, and stood behind the shed where she previously placed the bucket of water, then she used the fragments of crushed soaps she gathered while cleaning the bathrooms in the pack-house to take a quick bath, making sure to wash herself thoroughly. She didn't need another werewolf to smell that she had lost her virginity, even though it was to her mate. It was still embarrassing. All she longed for was to be with Cory and have him hold her in his arms. Once she completed her bath, she entered the barn and searched through the box containing her few pieces of clothing. Most of them were old and tattered clothes that other omegas threw away. Jessica
The day of the ball arrived, but Jessica was feeling a bit under the weather. She was having fainting spells and an upset stomach. She kept vomitting out all the meals she had ingested. Yes, she wasn't a stranger to illnesses, but she thought since the beatings had stopped, and she had access to a little more food she would be getting stronger instead of feeling like complete crap, so she took a trip to the pack hospital to do a routine checkup. She entered the hospital, trying to ignore the pain in her body. This wasn't like her. She had been sick before but not like this. She couldn't pinpoint the cause of it. The white corridors and smell of ammonia were driving her insane. "Let's just get this over with," she said to herself. ******** Half an hour later, the doctor was giving her the news of her test results. "Well Miss T
Evening descended quickly, and the moonlight added a serene beauty to the dark night. The ball was about to begin as the guests arrived one by one and sometimes two by twos. Jessica still hadn't seen Cory, so she figured he must have been down by the lake with his friends. She wanted to see him and tell him the wonderful news. Though she was nervous, She really believed that he would make everything better for her. Holding the front of her dress tightly, she dashed through the forest and headed to Blue Water Lake. She didn't care that her wounds still ached, or that she was getting muck all over the hem of her dress. Cory would still find her beautiful regardless of her fresh scar, courtesy of his mother and the mud stains on her dress. She continued on her journey. She had only been down by the lake once, and it was a gorgeous sight. It's usually where teens from the pack sneak away to have sex. A blush crept up on Jessica's face when she imagined Cory taking her by th
THIRTEEN YEARS AGO With sweaty palms, Kanyon Coldblood waited for Eleanor to make her way to him. All the lycans within a thousand-mile radius gathered to witness the king's wedding to Princess Eleanor. The king's heart went into overdrive when his ears picked up the sound of the door opening. ‘She's here,’ his inner beast spoke excitedly. From the high podium of the chapel, they watched her walk in. With a stunning and magnificent smile, she grasped her bouquet and strolled down the aisle adorned with rose petals. In just a few minutes, they exchanged their vows and sealed it with a kiss as they became husband and wife. It was rare for a lycan to meet their true mate. Only the mightiest and most favoured lycans found mates, which is why King Kanyon Coldblood couldn't hide his happiness upon meeting his mate in Princess Eleanor Blackwood. The couple dedicated years to planning their wedding due to the wars and economy, but they didn’t care, it was worth the wait. Now
Jessica had no idea how she made it to the ball, but she managed to get there in one piece. Without even thinking about the child in her tummy, she grabbed a cup and loaded it with rum punch. She gulped it down, then she repeated the process around a dozen times. Finally she was drunk enough to have the courage to stir up a little drama. She crushed the plastic cup with her palm and then threw it to the ground. Nobody seemed to notice her even when she was wearing such muddied clothes. They were all grouped according to their ranks. The alphas and betas gathered in one corner, while the zetas and gammas positioned themselves in the center. The omegas were just there by the sideline looking like fish out of water. Jessica spotted the twins clinging to a very tall alpha's arms. He carried them toward the door that led to the backyard. Jessica knew what they were sneaking off to do. And they called her a slut for giving her virginity to her mate. Hypocrites, Jessica shook her head i
“But I'm your mate!” Jessica yelled. Luna Magda stumbled back and fell into her chair. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. Her son — mates to this dirty omega trash! No, this must be a prank. “Cory! Is this crazy bitch your mate?” Chrissy demanded. “Not for long,” Cory answered. “What do you mean, Cory?” Jessica urged with teary eyes. "I love you, and even after I saw you having sex with her down by the lake,” Jessica sobbed. “I’m still willing to forgive you. We can work this out. Please — don't leave me and your child. We need you.” Jessica pleaded with desperate breath. She didn’t think she could survive without him. “Is what I'm hearing true?” A powerful voice came from the sideline. “Did you bed my daughter?” Chrissy's father asked, and Cory lowered his head to the ground. “Then I don't care if this weak omega is your mate. You will do right by my daughter.” “Yes, sir. That's what I plan on doing,” Cory flexed his muscled. “Stand her up,” he ordered and two
"I'M GONNA KILL THAT BITCH, THEN USE HER SKULL AS A PISS POT!" King Kanyon roared. Three days had gone by since he found out who was responsible for his wife Eleanor's death. After thirteen years of travelling to pack after pack, hunting down and slaughtering everybody involved in the brutal attack on his wedding day, he lost hope. None of them wanted to give up the person who planned all of this. If he wasn't shopping for poison in the black market, he would have never caught the scent of that scammer, Retford. Although he did not participate in the attack on his wife and in-laws, he sold the poisoned bullets that were used to murder them. "MAGDA GRACELAND! This name is number one on my kill list. I’m going to fuck this bitch up.” "King Kanyon," Cameron bowed. "Please Calm down. We will get this crazy Luna who killed our queen. Don't worry." "You're right," Kanyon sighed. "I want you to find out everything you know about the pack she is from." "Alright, your majesty. Give
King Kanyon sat down at the head of the table while he conducted this meeting. “Cameron, is the Graceland kid still lurking around the town?” Kanyon inquired. “You mean Cory? Yes, he’s still being a creep. My informants told me he has been spending most of his time in the crafts shops,” Cam chuckled. “Why the hell was he still here?” Kanyon gritted his teeth. “I don’t know, but as long as he doesn’t come near the castle, and near Twinkle, I’m good,” Cam added. “Is there anything you’d like to add, DJ? Do you need any help with anything?” Kanyon asked DJ. “No. I cannot think of anything right now, but if I do, I’ll let you know,” he stated and the king could taste the sorrow on DJ as the young Alpha spoke, but he kept his composure. DJ's voice didn't crack once. “So Annabella is really gone?" he asked, leaning back in his seat with his palms resting flat on the table. "I'm sorry, man. I know how much she meant to you," Cameron rested a palm on DJ's shoulder. "Thank you, Master
“You will not have either of us!” Jessica exclaimed in a fit of rage as she confronted the being possessing her cousin. "Let me help you rephrase that,” it smirked. “I cannot have you — yet," Constance put emphasis on the word ‘yet’ which made Jessica angrier. Constance felt Ariel's soul fighting for its body back. "It looks like my time here is running out. Even though I know you've been warned already Queen Jessica, but I think I will warn you again. Mistress Paloma says Alpha Daniel's soul already belongs to her, so if you do this spell and bring him back to life, then there will be grave consequences.""What kind of consequences?" June asked. "The bad kind," Constance let out. She felt Ariel pushing her out now. "I will go now, but one of you has to break the seal." June walked up to her and used her foot to break the circle. Ariel began to throw up what looked and smelt like tar. Jessica sprinted to her side and held her hair away from her face. The tar transformed into black
The lamb baaed and bleated as the entity possessed it. The poor sheep's eyes rolled over in its head as the scent of death and despair stained the air all around. Little by little, its face twisted into something ghastly, an abomination between a human and a demon. "Who are you, and why have you come here?" June asked as she stepped up to the animal who was bucking and chewing at the bars of the cage. The iron bars sizzled and burned the creature's tongue. It hissed and scurried back into the centre. "Saltttt!" the demon spat. The tone of the voice told June it was a woman. The three mages swallowed hard. They had never witnessed anything like this before. Luna Ariel was in a corner with her heart beating like a war drum, rethinking this whole resurrection thing. Queen Jessica, however, could have sworn that the creature's voice sounded familiar. "State your name now and tell us why you have come here?" June barked once more."I came for," the lamb paused as it cackled then slow
As midnight drew near, the palace took on a dark and eerie atmosphere. Jessica and Ariel quietly made their way to the south side of the building where Lucy's chambers were located. With Lily's support, Jessica discovered how to turn off her mindlink so that Kanyon wouldn't pick up on anything she preferred to keep a secret from him. This decision wasn’t easy for her. She felt awful keeping this from her husband. Jessica squeezed her cousin's hand harder as they made their way down the path. "Don't be nervous," Jessica whispered. "I truly believe everything will be alright.""I wish I could be all mellow like you, but I can't. My mind's racing with all the ways this could play out, and I have no clue what to expect,” Ariel sighed. "I understand, but try and be positive,” Jessica kissed her palm. “Now chin up because we're here," Jessica stated as they settled on Lucy’s welcome mat. The queen tapped on the door, and Laura opened it for them. “Get it,” Laura ushered them inside qu
"Resurrection spell? Isn't that considered dark magic?" Ariel swallowed hard. It seemed like everything in the room was spinning. When she was younger, she was always taught that if you fooled around with dark magic, it could cause you to lose your soul. "The darkest of dark, Luna. But our queen here doesn't seem to understand how dangerous this is,” Lucy huffed. “So Ariel, I will need you to step up and be the wise one. Alpha Daniel was your husband, and even though we all miss him and believe he didn't deserve that fate, the choice lies with you. If you tell Jessica that you don't want this, then she cannot continue with this madness. Take your husband's body home and give him the proper burial he deserves. Don’t let her taint his vessel like this.” Lucy eyed Jessica sternly. "Lucy! Watch your tone," Jessica hissed. “You act like I’m going to use a knife and carve into Daniel’s body.”“You might as well do that,” Lucy rolled her eyes. "Ariel, don't listen to her,” Jessica sighed.
"Lucy, are you still mad at me?" Lily asked her sister as they stepped into the portal door. Lily tried grabbing her sister's hand, but Lucy flashed her off. Laura had already gathered the sages and candles needed for the spell and was sitting on the floor by Lucy's bed, waiting for her two sisters to return. Zap!!! The door appeared and Laura tasted the bitterness between her two sisters as they stepped out of the portal. "Did you guys get all that we will need?" Laura asked. "Yes, and we had to kill two trolls to get the toes we required," Lucy gagged as she scraped the goo off her hand and flashed it on the ground. "So how did you do? Did you get everything else?""Everything except the witch's blood.""Where are we going to get witch's blood from?" Lily sought. There weren’t any witches in the kingdom. Laura looked at Lucy."No! I cannot ask June to be a part of this," Lucy shook her head. "It's just a little blood," Laura added. "It's not like you're gonna ask her to help pe
“Forgive me for what I am about to say,”Lily blew out a breath as she stared at the woman in front of her who was asking her to perform a forbidden spell. “Are you out of your freaking mind, Your Majesty?” she yelped. She was shocked by what the queen was proposing. “That's some serious dark magic, Queen Jessica.”“I know, but maybe if you teach me how to do it like how you've been helping me with spirit summoning, then maybe you won't have to get involved,” Jessica pleaded her case. “You are smart enough to know only a mage or a witch can cast such a spell, so there's no way I'm letting you do that. And what if you died? The king would have my head and then maybe my sisters’ heads as well,” Lily scoffed. “You're not letting me do this?” Jessica snickered at the mage as she repeated her words. "If I command you to do it, then you will do as I say. Am I not your queen?"“Of course, but —,”"Then it's settled. You will gather the ingredients for this spell and I will stall Kanyon and
The mysterious foe spoke softly. "Give me the child, and I'll let you live.""No! You can't have my grandson," Daniel answered. "Very well then. I guess you won't live to see another day." King Kanyon and Ariel understood the impending danger, but as they hurried towards Daniel, a purple mist enveloped them, obscuring their vision and dulling their senses. Before the elders managed to secure her wrists, Priestess Constance opened her eyes. Her cackles now sounded like nails on a chalkboard. Her eerie, haunting voice sang out like a dying canary. The elders had to place their palms over their ears to stop their heads from exploding. Hearing her husband's sorrowful wails, Ariel screamed out in fury. The wicked man thrust his arm into Alpha Daniel's chest, tearing out his heart. The alpha dropped to his knees and, even with the huge hole in his chest, his fingers held firmly onto the baby in his arms. As her husband took his final breath, Ariel sensed a burning ache in her heart f
The sky got dark as grey clouds came out of nowhere, blocking the view of the sun. Just a small stream of golden sentinel illuminated the clearing, where the air crackled with tension. Kanyon experienced a surge of adrenaline as his heart pounded in his chest like a war drum. His eyes shot to his people, who were running and scrambling to get to safety. The King was still knelt by Anna's side as his eyes watched the two creatures circling the priestess, their muscles coiling beneath matted fur.Kanyon almost couldn't keep up with her fast moves. And her movements were lethal alright. She was ripping through his guards like they were paper. In a split second, she tore the two beasts' heads off. With blood dripping from her fingertips, she turned to face the king. "Let me go King Kanyon or I will kill my way out of here," she cackled. "You know only you and maybe a few members of the council have the strength to stop me. So if you will not fight me, then call off your men, or you ar