DOMINIC POV
We are getting closer. We are about a day behind them now, if not closer. Noah's informant has said that they are stopping for a few hours' rest at an abandoned house up ahead. Sebastian has been keeping me informed, too. Leo must still be giving Seraphina small amounts of some drug because I still can't connect to her through any of our bonds.If we keep moving while they rest, we will be nearly on top of them when they stop next."Sebastian??""Your Highness""How is everything going? Is Seraphina alright?""Everything is as expected, unfortunately when we stopped Leo used me again as a punching bag to stop Seraphina from fighting him. I am fine. Seraphina allowed me a small amount of her blood before we stopped. She is okay. He roughed her up a little, but nothing serious.""We are getting closer. We didn't rest while you did, so be prepared for a fight in maybe a day or two. Do you knowSEBASTIAN POVI don't like what Dominic just told me, but it makes sense; it puts a reason behind what he is doing, why he takes every chance he has to rape her. I just wish there was a way to stop him, but what I told Dominic is what happens when someone or anyone interferes with what he wants and he has been doing it since we left the abandoned house. I think this stop has been the only one he hasn't touched her on that I can hear, anyway.Teresa has been keeping close to Seraphina as well, she has tried a couple of times to stop Leo from doing anything when we stop but I hear him hit her and still touch Seraphina or he does it to her until Seraphina steps in and offers him herself in Teresa's place. I could hear Teresa's screams and then her pleas with Seraphina not to, that it was okay, but Seraphina wouldn't listen, always being the Queen she is.I hear some footsteps coming towards me. They are soft and quiet, so I know it is either Seraphina o
NOAH POVDominic and the rest of our hunting party have gone ahead to the spot Sebastian told us about. I volunteered to follow closely behind the rogues and inform Dominic if they changed course or looked like he was sending anyone ahead to set up a trap. Like most Alpha's I can mask my scent but unlike other Alpha's I can also mask my power, making myself just like any other normal werewolf so it made it easy to just join the pack, the only thing that would give me away would be if I shifted because my black Alpha wolf is so big, I tower over all other Alpha's.I was slowly working my way through the rogues making my way towards Sebastian when I saw what Leo did to Seraphina and I saw the male that was watching them; I knew the exact moment he decided that he wanted some of that female and that the Alpha wasn't going to keep him from her any longer. It's a good thing we are going to take these males out soon because I have also been listening to the whispers
LUCASPOVI can't control myself. I noticed the males around us were getting restless, and it has been increasing since the abandoned house. I have been the only one to touch her in that time. I haven't been as rough as Leo would be, but I haven't been able to satisfy myself for the last few hours, no matter how many times I take Seraphina. Maybe the time at the next abandoned packhouse will serve my needs.Once we get there, I don't think or care about anyone else but having Seraphina alone and to myself. I slap her as soon as I close and lock the door. I want her to fight; I need her to fight and she doesn't disappoint. As I go to slap her again, she blocks it. She goes to punch me and I block it, but I miss the second punch that connects with my ribs. I do the same, but when I come into contact with her ribs, I hear a satisfying cracking sound saying I have just broken a rib. We keep fighting until I finally get another shot at
SEBASTIAN POVAfter talking to King Noah and knowing that the others were close by made me relax a little, I am still blindfolded but a good thing with being a vampire, like werewolves our other senses are just as magnified as our sight, so even though I can't see I still know where everyone is. I know that Noah followed and watched Seraphina and Leo or is it Lucas this time, same as at the last stop, I know he forced her, and then when they came back, he didn't let her go.I think it's Lucas and I can tell he is smiling but not yet satisfied when he yells "ALRIGHT EVERYONE BACK ON YOUR FEET. TIME TO MOVE!"We walk for what feels like days but of course is only another couple of hours, until we make it to the next abandoned packhouse, once there they throw me as hard as they can into one of the rooms downstairs, then one grabs my arms and lifts me up, then slam me back down but this time in a chair, they then tie some of the cord fro
SEBASTIAN POV"Sebastian?? Can you hear me?""Yes! Your Highness!""I have been trying to contact you for some time. Did something happen? Are you alright?""Sorry! Yes, I am fine. Nothing happened! Well, that I didn't want to happen." I smile as I gaze down at the now sleeping doctor in my arms."Sebastian!!""Sorry sir, I just had some time with my mate, she is no longer his slave but my equal.""That is good to hear, my friend. You marked her then? Is Seraphina okay?""Yes! And completed the mating as well. Seraphina is as good as can be expected, with what's going on. Unfortunately, I still can not protect her from him. How is the trap going Sir? I would have thought you would have sprung it by now?""We will be springing the main trap in about an hour or so, but with Noah's help, we have been slowly taking out
DOMINIC POVAfter talking to Sebastian, Noah, Phoenix, Theodore, and I have been taking teams of three or four and making our way around the house, taking out his patrols very quietly. By the time morning breaks, we have taken out every rogue in a ten-mile radius. I think there is only one or two left and they are in the house guarding Sebastian."Sebastian? Are you awake?""I am now, sir! What do you need?""We have taken all the rogues out other than the ones guarding your door, they are for you, then the only one left is Leo himself. It ends when he wakes and exits the house. Let me know when you take out the guards. Noah is going to send in two of his people to take their place so Leo doesn't get tipped off too quickly.""Okay, I will do that now."We now just have to wait for him to come outside. We could go in and get him, but there is no telling what he will do to Seraphina if we do it that way. We don
SERAPHINA POV"Okay, I will make a deal with you. If you can beat me, you can have her back, but if I beat you, I get to keep her. What do you say, vampire king? Willing to risk your mate on one fight with me?"Shaking my head, I mumble to myself, knowing he will take the deal "No..no..no... My King! I'm not worth it, I'm not worth it, I'm not worth it!""Come on vampire king, make your choice, one fight and the winner gets Seraphina..""Okay! One fight winner gets Seraphina""NO... NO... NO! My King! Please!!" I plea, hoping he would change his mind but knowing he wouldn't."There is to be no interference from anyone or you forfeit and I get to keep her." Dominic nods, as do the others. Lucas lets me go and I collapse to the ground. I watch as Dominic takes off his coat and gives it to Noah. Noah whispers something to him, he nods slightly, and then he makes his way
SERAPHINA POVI wake up and feel like I have been asleep for a week. I go to stretch and that is when I notice the arms that are wrapped tightly around me from behind. I panic and tense. I get ready to fight until one of the arms moves and touches my skin directly. I relax completely as I feel sparks flow out from where his arm lays. I smile to myself and turn so I am facing him. I move my hand up his chest, over his shirt, and up to his face. I softly run my fingers over his skin, unbelieving that he is the one actually holding me."That is tickling my cheek. My Lady." he smiles and slowly opens his eyes."I'm sorry, My King, are you really here, or am I dreaming?""I am no dream My Lady, I would like to prove it, but I don't want to scare you either.""Dominic, I am sorry, I couldn't stop him.""Shh.. it is okay, you are my little fighter and I know you have been fighting him the whole time, it is me that should be
SCARLETT POVI stand on the balcony to Phoenix's room; I have been spending most of my nights here with Phoenix since just after my tenth birthday. Being with him helps with my nightmares. I have also known since I was little that Phoenix was my mate. My wolf and vampire have only ever agreed on one thing, and that is him. I have loved him for the longest time, but I won't tell anyone as they all just see me as a child. I also know he loves me too, but with the gentleman, he is he will honor the promise he made to my parents when I was a baby and that is he will not do anything with that love until I am of age. He walks up and puts his arms around me and whispers into my ear, "Butterfly, what are you doing out here? And what are you thinking about?""I had another nightmare, and I was just thinking about you being my mate while I was watching the blood moon. Are you okay? Do you need to drink some more?" I smile as I move my hair away from my neck to give h
DOMINIC POVCaleb fades to the back of my mind, allowing me full control again. I smile to myself as I feel my body come alive again, even after everything Caleb had just done, Seraphina runs her fingers mindlessly over my chest, I let out a low hiss as the soft sparks of pleasure from her fingers runs through me, she stops and looks up at me, "Dominic, I am sorry I couldn't stop him from..." a tear starts to fall down her cheek,I put my hand on her cheek and wipe away the tear as I say "My Lady Sera, I do not blame you. Teresa has been adamant about how much and how often you would fight and keep fighting no matter what he did. That you would even stop him from using her whenever you could, you would take twice as much just so she wouldn't have to.""It was my duty as a queen, whether I am her queen or not, but more importantly, she became my friend and I just couldn't let him hurt her any more than I could let him hurt Sebastian.""My lady,
DOMINIC/CALEBPOVAs soon as the mate bond broke and Seraphina became Lilith in wolf form, the power and responsibility of me being king returned as the one I passed it to was no longer able to fulfill that duty. I was okay to start with but I haven't been myself lately; I have been out hunting a lot and when I find a rogue; it doesn't matter if it is vampire or werewolf. There is never much left of them after Caleb is finished. I know the blood moon is coming. I feel the pull of it, the pull of power, the pull to power, to kill while drinking and taking any power I can get, but I have been fighting it as much as I can. I nearly failed last night. Caleb nearly killed a rogue werewolf that had wandered into our territory by drinking from him, but I managed to pull him back at the last moment with a beautiful memory of Seraphina.I heard a commotion yesterday afternoon but didn't really take any notice of it once I heard Phoenix yell "STAND
PHOENIX POVIt has been six months since Seraphina/Lilith disappeared, King Noah keeps us updated on her whereabouts through Patrick and Ethan but they haven't come back in this direction since they left, she seems to be heading for and hanging just outside Noah's kingdom.Josephine, Scarlett, and Teresa have been looking after the triplets, while Sebastian, Theodore, and I are keeping an eye on Dominic. When Seraphina or Lilith didn't come back after a few weeks Dominic went looking for her for a couple more but come back without her, Nathaniel tells us that the thin thread of the claim bond is still there so there is still a possibility of getting her back but I'm not sure if that is even possible now as even Dominic and Caleb have slowly become cruel again giving up on the love they once shared. I'm sure his heart is slowly freezing again and if that happens before Seraphina and Lilith come back, I'm afraid our king will be lost and Nathaniel, even with how
DOMINIC POVPhoenix runs out of the room and I hear him run down the stairs. I take this time to crawl out of bed and put some pants on. As I come back out of the closet, Phoenix comes into the room with Noah walking quickly behind him."Hey! Dom, what seems to be the problem?""I made a mistake, a really big mistake..."That is when he looks at me. "Dom! Your mate mark....""Yes, I know, Phoenix told me.... but that isn't the only problem. I think Seb needs your help in the bathroom."Noah walks over to the bathroom and opens the door. As soon as it is opened, out jumps Lilith in her wolf form. She tilts her head as she looks at Noah; she does a low growl and looks at the broken door then looks to the balcony; she tilts her head again and runs out onto the balcony, then jumped over the rail."NOOO!" Caleb and I yell as we run to the rail and watch as she lands on her paws, looks up at me, howl
LILITHPOV"No Sera, My Lady...""Sorry, Caleb but she is gone, you really broke her that night, the fighter in her that had fought for three weeks straight, fought to come back to the vampire she loves with all her heart, to the mate she had spent her life looking for but was not expecting or believing she would find, to the love that had kept her going through everything. Only to find it was no longer there, that she was alone again..""What about everyone else? Nix? Seb? Theo? Jose?""They had their own duties to do, and you rarely allowed Sera out of your sight. You wanted her nearby for your... What did you call her? What did you make her from that night on? Oh! That's right! Your pleasure slave, not your queen or your Lady, but a slave. You saw it as she had given herself to you, given her life to you and you could use her however and whenever you needed or wanted. When all she wanted was the love you origin
DOMINIC POVOnce I was back to my full strength, I traveled with Noah and Serenity into my kingdom. I left Noah and Serenity talking to the others while I went to find Seraphina. As I walked into our room, I heard what I guessed was one of the triplets, so I went into the adjoining room and checked on them. I don't even know their names or who is who. I pick up the girl that is whimpering and give her a cuddle. Once she has settled again, I place her back into her crib and quietly leave the room.I glance around our room, looking for Seraphina. When I feel a cool breeze come from the balcony doors. I slowly make my way over and that's when I see her. She is leaning against the rail watching the blood moon. I can feel the pull of the blood moon, but it is not as strong as it would normally be because Caleb is blocking me out. It allows me more control than I would normally have. I stand in the doorway, take a deep breath, ready for anything my lady deemed suitable, and
LILITHPOVI run back to the castle with Patrick and Ethan flanking me. When we made it to the edge, I found my dress and shifted. I exited the woods and waited for Patrick and Ethan to join me after shifting themselves. I laugh as they come stumbling out of the woods holding all but their basketball shorts, which, of course, they were wearing. As they reach me Patrick gasps"Your Highness, you are just too fast..."he gasps "Your eyes, your Highness, they are still gold??""Yes Patrick, Sera needs some time by herself, so you have to put up with me..."He smiles and bows, "Always a pleasure to be in your company Queen Lilith.""You guys can go now. I think some of the other staff are having a party celebrating the blood moon. You two should go join them. At least some of us should have some fun tonight."They bow at my dismissal and head back
SERAPHINA/LILITHPOVOnce Caleb disappeared, I spent that night in Sebastian and Teresa's room, and then I moved back into our room, settling the triplets into their room next door. The others are loving having babies around again. Scarlett is the most help. She is like a mini mother. She has made a strong bond with both Chrysta and Gabriela.I am missing him; I know he hurt me but there must be a reason behind it, a reason he did what he did, there is still so much about vampires that I do not know, I think I will go to the library and start reading up on what I should know and not just about being a mate to one but about being their queen as well. Something I actually should have done years ago. I am in Dominic's office at the moment going over a few last-minute requests from different staff concerning the blood moon tomorrow night, a few of the requests have been about whether we could hold another mixer ball like we did last time, I gu