Adira I was looking in the mirror, pleased the disgusting rash had gone after taking Doctor Khuna's medication. It was starting to irritate me and could only be calmed by Wyatt's touch. " Ready, my love," Wyatt asked. I nodded and put the mirror away. He frowned. I touched the spot where the red rash was. " We need to find Zion soon. He's adamant about marking you and has a strong sorcery if this happened," he said. " Yes, " I sighed, leaning against his chest. He kissed my head tenderly and directed me to the conference room where everyone was. They all stood up and bowed when we entered, and when we sat, they took their seats. Janice stood up and started showing us maps and places where the villas were. She was a little slow at speaking because of her stutter, but she spoke loudly and clearly and everyone was patient. I noticed the more she spoke, she didn't stutter as much. " T- this one is a p-pack h-he recently took over a- and the men are loyal to him," she said. J
I had not seen him in a while and I missed him. I smiled at him," Hey," I waved." Are you good?" he asked, and I nodded, he was from training and was all sweaty. I scrunched my face in disgust.He threw an arm around me and I pushed him away; " Eew, you're all sweaty!"" I missed you," he sighed, looking into my eyes." I did too,"" Wyatt told me what happened, how are you?" he asked softly." I've been well. I had just left a meeting with Chance and Rachel," I informed him. " Speaking of the meeting, why weren't you there when Janice was giving us locations to Zion's villas?" I asked." Jett and I were following a lead."" What lead?"" To Zion. Corey mentioned to Jett a location he liked, and we followed that. However, we didn't find Zion but some of his men were there," he informed me.So they planned to use Corey to find the dark wolf's location." I'm glad to hear that, however, this will risk their relationship," I said, concerned about the gamma. I knew that he and Corey reco
Wyatt. Philipe was showing us the new weapons that were made and had been helpful as we had been hunting down every villa that Janice told us about, and we had destroyed many of them. However, we were still yet to catch Zion. " And the pack?" I asked. " Oh don't worry about it, security is top-notch here," he said, "Our guards are ready and in groups, they are stationed everywhere," he informed me. We left the factory and went to the palace. Just then, Mother arrived with Azriel. My brother and I exchanged a glance. We were thinking the same thing. They have tried to hide it but our mother and Philipe have something going on. " Hi, son, how is it going?" Mom asked. " Preparing, we are destroying most of his packs, so he is desperate and will want to attack soon," I informed her. She took a deep breath. " I just hope it doesn't come to battle, people will die," " It's war Mother, people will die, but all we can do is reduce the number of deaths on our side," " We'll win,
Zion I was furious with what was going on. We were being attacked relentlessly by the king's man and I learned through a liable source that Janice happened to be the beta's mate and the bitch betrayed me. I was going to make her pay. I walked into my office where my loyal army leaders were sitting, waiting for me. " Sire," they bowed in respect. " Thank you for coming," I told them. " Any news?" " They attacked a large group of us," my anger boiled, and I slammed my fist on the table. Vaux, a general in my ranks, faced the floor. He knew how important that time was because they were strong elite wolves that we took when we attacked the Rooseline pack. " Hmm, what else," I asked. " I was thinking we should attack the Diamond pack soon," another general said. " I want Adira," I said, and they all exchanged worried glances. " My lord, we were thinking getting the Luna of the Diamond pack is not the wise thing to do now. Yes, you might get power if we mark her but we don't k
Adira The days were tranquil, everyone was happy and seemed content. The pack was flourishing and the cherry on top was that; Wyatt and Azriel were talking without growls or death threats. However, my heart was still heavy, a war was coming and everyone knew, yet no one wanted to talk or think about it. Wyatt assured me that we would win, but I knew our people would still die, our warriors who swore to defend this pack. My phone rang and I answered it: " Hey Monique," I smiled, getting out of Wyatt's arms and standing by the window. " Hi, beautiful. Guess what?" " Um, you're pregnant?" I teased, knowing how much she was scared of that. " Back to the sender," she shouted, and I laughed. " I receive," "Desmond proposed marriage to me," she said. I was stunned. I didn't know what to do. My mind went to Eva. If he broke up with her, was she alright? " Wow," " That's what I said too. He talked to Evangeline Maitus, and she was okay with canceling the whole engagement. Afte
Azriel It was Adira's birthday party and everything was going well. She and I spoke. I missed her a lot, however, she was worried about something, and it worried me too. " You're uneasy about something," I told her. " I'm fine, don't worry about me," she said. I caressed her warm smooth cheek. " I worry so much that if I got a daisy because of how much I worry, I'd have a garden by now," I told her. " Thank you for worrying about me, but I'm fine, just focus on yourself, Azriel," The rest of the party was pretty fun, and everyone was celebrating and dancing to all kinds of songs. " She's happy," Millie said, her eyes like mine fixed on Wyatt and Adira. Wyatt was singing to her, and she was smiling from ear to ear. Most times I am jealous of my brother, he seems to have it all, the adoration, the respect, the alpha wolf, and now, the girl. " I'm proud of you, Azriel," " Why?" I sounded hoarse. Millie gave me a bottle of beer that I immediately took to my lips, "I know
Adira " They are at the beach?" I asked Yang, slowly. She nodded quickly, excited. " Lovely," I murmured. Wyatt and Azriel were together, at the beach, and they went there willingly, without being forced by Mila. A wonderful day indeed. The clouds were clear and blue. A car stopped in front of me and Faye got out, seeming chippy. " Hi," she waved, I waved back and exchanged pleasantries before going into the garden. I was sitting in front of her as she briefed me on what happened last week with Azriel and his reaction to asking him out on a date. " He just seemed terrified," she laughed, that was so Azriel. I spent the entire day with Faye, having fun and talking about the boys. To our surprise, Rachel had joined us. She was bored at her apartment because Chance was out of the city. " What's up with you and Paris," I asked Rachel. " Oh, that woman is a menace in my life," she complained, sipping her lemon juice again. " What did she do?" Faye asked. She and Rachel have
Adira My eyes shot open, and I found myself in a white room. I was on a huge bed, and next to me was Rachel. She had a nosebleed. I sat upright and checked her pulse. She was breathing. The door opened a few minutes later, and Zion walked in, with a smug expression. " You," I breathed, glaring at him. " Were you expecting anyone else?" I looked at the small entourage he came in with and recognized one of them as my driver and two security guards who work at the Estate. So that's how he got me, by using them. " Welcome, Adira," Zion said gently. I made an attempt to stand, but my knees buckled, and I almost fell to the ground. " My men spread a strong portion made by a sorcerer in the car. When you enter, you will be weak for more hours," he informed me. Rachel grunted in pain and woke up. She looked startled, but her eyes found me, and she hurried to my side. " Adira, who are these people," she asked, scared. " That's my fucking uncle, and he has kidnapped us because
A year went by without Ethan, and it was torture for Kate, she had cried thousands of times and she thought her tears would run dry but she was wrong. She didn't know how the love of her life was doing except he was alive thanks to Azriel, she was grateful to have him by her side. " What did the butler say?" " He found out where they are holding him and we can go rescue him with a few of my warriors," he informed me and I smiled, going to hug him and he hugged me back. " Thank you, Azriel," I cried, pulling away from him. I didn't know what I'd do without him and I'll forever be grateful that I ran into him in that bar. " When are we going?" " Tomorrow," he informed. I was restless the whole day, we were waiting for night to come to invade the hunters and the next day, I was at the border of the Diamond pack before everyone arrived. The journey to Creek Fall town was two hours but most of them had shifted in their wolf form and I rode in the car with Azriel. Kate's heart was thu
The past two weeks were blissful for Kate and Ethan, they spent most of their time in each other's arms or watching vampire movies. " Do you do that too?" he asked as they watched a vampire movie, stifling a chuckle and she elbowed him in the gut. He grunted. " Why are they sparkling like that though," Kate murmured in wonder. She couldn't watch anymore so she stood up, deciding to stretch her legs for a while and it had been long since she went out to hunt. " I'm going to hunt," she sighed, wearing a coat. Ethan stood up and pulled her towards him. " I thought you preferred my blood," he purred in her ear, making a shiver run down her back. He left kisses on her neck and purred but she managed to push him away. " I want to stretch," she said. He smiled at her and nodded, watching her leave the cottage. Ethan was feeling terrible for not telling Kate who he truly was but his wolf told him that vampires and werewolves repel each other. Ethan's heart hurt at the thought of losing K
“Am in a very bad mood and you should leave to save your skin,” Ethan warned.Detective Bradley took a step back, almost mentally placing his hand on the latch of his gun. He could see a murderous glee in the visage of his enemy, Ethan.“I have a few questions regarding that lady friend of yours,”“ I don't know anything about her, like I said, am in a very bad mood and don't want to answer questions,” he repeated, hoarsely and whisperingly. “If you don't leave, am going to have to hurt you,” Ethan emphasized, trying to avoid eye contact, he was struggling with his inner wolf to maintain control as he wanted to take over and rip the detective to pieces. “I don't give a fuck ass what mood you're in. We can have this conversation out here or we can take it to the station.,” he replied, “It's your move mate”Ethan said nothing, he just remained placidly still.“Are we going to have a problem?” he asked again, readying to use brute force“ Please, go,” he struggled, sweat forming on his t
It was a pleasant night for Ethan but, as always, she was gone when he woke up. Leaving his office, he decided to leave his car and walk on foot. He was beginning to find a sinister satisfaction in these forbidden hours of the night. He hurried to the side of the street. The rain had just stopped and the sideways were still moisture-laden and the neon lights of the dry bar across the street glowed irritably across the range of his vision. He folded his hands into a fist, gnarling and pissed at nothing in particular. He stood there a moment and gazed fixedly at the strange gathering of the night colors in the air. He needed to hit something. It was the only logical thing to do. It was the only thing that felt like it would calm his restless soul. And maybe it was going to take the pain away. He stopped, feeling intense pain all over his body. He breathed in and started to walk, ignoring the pain earlier, but it started again. His heart was beating erratically and he stopped, touch
THE YEAR 1895 The gentle luster of his eyes lifted to the burning noon sun through the small window. Mathias Icarius Montgomery leaned over and craned to see the outside world through the iron bars of the prison that held him. A cloud of dust flew in and then rushed into his eyes and he drew back irritably but quickly recovered to his earlier position at the window. His last moments of freedom were these. He had been accused of treason, and he was on death row, sentenced to be hanged the following day. The failing hope that now possessed his visage was owed to the thoughts of being in this state, unable to be with his ailing wife with child. He stood, relishing the pallid scene outside. The people, buried in the turmoil of the usual vending, filled the streets, stretched through every narrow gate and boulevard, and discharged into a stream of many, making their way to this pitiful scene. In the street swelled diatribes of profanities and muffled chanting and voices of other unfamil
This was it. This was the day that she was going to die. She knew that she had to pay the price for the only day that she could spend with Ethan. This was the price she had to pay. Her father got up in the same fashion, and he could see everything that was happening. The wind was loud and still violent and this wizard was not here for any kind bargain. Halomir stretched out his hand, wading it in the air, and she knew that no good thing was going to come out of this. She launched onto him and took him down. She was going to die, but not without a good fight first. She pinned him to the ground and loosed her fangs. Suddenly, he blew some powder in her eyes and she became blind momentarily. Black magic, this was black magic. She fell back, moaning. She was blind, she could not see. She could hear the wizard approaching where she stood, and again she made a second attempt, but he caught her in midair and lifted her from her neck with one hand. Not only did he make her weak, but he had
It was only a few hours into the night. There was no doubt in her mind that Detective Bradley Burke was going to do everything in his strength to make sure that she didn't see the light of day again. Kate seemed calm in her seat, there was no need to fight it yet, it would only make things worse. Detective Bradley Burke glared at her through the mirror. She was sitting in the back seat, “How did you do it?” he asked her. She looked up to meet his eyes. “How did you kill those people?” Did he want to know? She eased her gaze on him. She knew it was easy to compel him even through the glass, but she wouldn't want to do it just yet, because Ethan was probably soon to be involved, so she would let it play out naturally for now. She looked away, ignoring his question. “I am going to make sure that you are locked up for a very long time” he promised. “And I am going to get the truth out of you one way or another,” She immediately let out an involuntary chuckle that stroked Burke as an i
Kate was escorted outside the house by Ethan. He opened the car door for her, and she got into her car and began driving away. She could see him in her mirror, standing on the driveway, watching longingly with his beautiful eyes, and she immediately envisioned what it felt like when his lips were deep into hers. Her lips parted as she lost herself and tried to escape her wonderful reverie. What was happening to her? Was this what love felt like? Was it even possible that she could feel love? Finally, in the distance, he disappeared, and her heart skipped a beat, already missing him. Doing the impossible, meeting him in broad daylight was impossible. And even if magic could do it, a huge sacrifice would have to be paid to just be able to stand in the sun without being scorched to death. Yes, that's it, black magic. After a few hours of driving, she approached the trail leading directly to the castle. She stepped out of her car and treaded carefully there. She trudged up the hill a
Ethan’s house, lit from within, stood at the far end, close enough for her to watch. Kate could see his silhouette moving about in his bedroom, and she stood in silence, watching, soon to head directly there. She would have to explain why she was hurt and why she had come here. She braved another step, then immediately sensed a variant presence in his house. It was different from the female servants. She searched with her sharp eyes and finally confirmed the reason for her dissatisfaction. Nestled on the bed in his bedroom was a woman, Danielle. The window was wide open and everything was revealed. Kate had been the one to compel her to forget what happened when she was lost in the night. Kate had done this kindness to get Ethan to focus on everything but Danielle. Kate watched in wondrous suspense. Danielle was sitting in his massive white bed dourly, as if unsatisfied with something. That perfume she wore only meant trouble and Kate scowled, then hopelessly cowered, fearing the wo