Watching Evelyn walk away from me was the so incredibly difficult. How do you let someone you care so much about walk away knowing they may not come back? Knowing they are walking into what could potentially be a bloodbath... Even my wolf was battling with me to force her to stay, and that concerned me even more. Told me that perhaps she was not meant to leave. Jackson must have picked up on my mood though. ‘We need to let her go. I know, Micco is fighting me. Telling me to stop her, but she has to follow her orders. She isn’t in our pack officially. I wish she was now. Wish we had pushed for her to be.” He had mindlinked. ‘But what if she doesn’t come back to us Jax. I can’t go through it all again. She isn’t my mate, but there is something there. And as much as I hate it, I know you feel something too.’ I tell him. He looks at me. ‘I know. But we have to let her go. Hope she comes back. She won’t be fighting. She’ll be in the offices locked up working. We will
I fight tears walking away from Jackson and Cayden. Part of me wants to go against the wishes of my Alpha and stay in the safety of Mystic Shadow Pack. But my wolf, Orla is urging my to do the right thing, my gut is telling me I need to head home. I know it is the right thing to do. You do not desert your pack when they need you. No matter how hard it may be. So I push myself forward. My feet feeling heavy. I quickly collect my things and I make my way to the edges of Mystic Shadow Pack, the forest surrounding me. The sun was shining brightly again today, giving the illusion of a wonderful day. Today was going to be far from wonderful. I had no clue what today would hold for me. But I knew where I was going there would be bloodshed. Death. Pain and suffering. Just like the last time Night Shade Pack had invaded my pack. And I truly don’t know if I am ready to go through all of that again. Though, in truth, were any of us? Were any of us in the region ready to be going throu
I walk a little slower knowing that Jackson would not be happy with me, but I had given in to my own weakness. I needed to see if Evelyn would be okay. And the only person I knew that may be able to tell me that was Ariella. ‘Beta Cayden, is that you my dear?’ she responds to my mindlink almost immediately. Anyone would think she was awaiting my contact. Or is that my wishful thinking, trying to reassure myself she has some sort of ability, that backs up these seer abilities we are told she holds? The abilities that will be able to tell me whether or not Evelyn would be okay… ‘Yes. I am sorry for mindlinking…’ I begin, suddenly uncertain if I have done the right thing. ‘Young man, you do not apologise. I am here for you all. You know that and I can sense you need some reassurance. Perhaps a little guidance? What is it you wish you speak to me about?’ she interrupts, asking kindly. I always found her voice calming, reassuring. Like a motherly sort
‘My mate?’ I stutter to Orla. How can this be happening. Now of all times. As werewolves you learn of fated mates. The bond. The connection. How wonderful it feels. And being a teenage girl you start building up dreams of meeting your fated mate. Read stories, watch films, and hope for dreams of romance. This was not the things I had dreamt of! Meeting my fated mate in the midst of a fucking warzone! ‘Go find mate!’ Orla is yelling at me. My mind is still trying to process what is happening. My mate is here? But… I knew everyone in River Ash Pack... I would have known if my mate was here. My heart dropped. That has to mean that my fated mate is one of the soldiers invading us? No. That can’t be right. Why would the moon goddess fate me to a soldier of that pack?! The pack that killed my father! The pack that was instigating conflict on our region? ‘Now girl! Now. Mate!’ Orla is pushing me. I feel her forcing the shift now. My body begins the modification in
No! No. No. No. He has Killian’s neck in his teeth. He has attacked my mate. Gone for his neck. He planned to kill. Of that there was no doubt. The wolf drops Killian’s now limp body. The brightness in those beautiful blue eyes now gone. My legs give way, and I drop to the floor next to Killian’s body, picking him up, so his body is laid within my arms. He is trembling, blood pours from wounds on his neck. A wound almost where I should have been marking him. A mark to show the world he was mine. But now he would never be mine. This perfect mate the moon goddess chose for me is dying in my arms. I am no fool to that. I feel myself sobbing. Tears dropping onto Killian. His eyes still wide, though vacant. I am not even sure he hasn’t already gone. “No!” I am screaming. Yet the scream sounds so distant. How can life be so cruel? I had barely met him. Barely known him. One kiss. One moment in this existence was all we were allowed to share before he was snatched from me.
The atmosphere in pack today had been unsettled. Things were rarely communicated with us with us not being a part of the actual pack, so we were only told things on a need to know basis, but I had a skill of being able to pick up on auras, and it was unnatural today. An uneasy air throughout the pack no matter where I went. We did the training we normally did amongst ourselves, though today when we looked to go and use the training field at the time we usually were able to, we were sent away, the pack warriors in the middle of what appeared to be some seriously heavy training. Which only added to my concerns. Warriors do not train in such a way unless trouble was coming. Were they anticipating trouble? Surely if that was the case they should have the decency to inform us? We may only be guests on their land but we helped in their defence on their last invasion. Surely they would consider that… I felt on edge myself now, as did my wolf, Rek, and there was little that both
We had done our best to remain distracted all day. Done our rounds through pack. Observed the warriors training with Ryder. Discussed things further with Ryder. He was shocked to hear what had happened. But still wanted to continue on with his training, wanting to be as prepared as he could be. I had no reason to disagree with his logic on this, we need to be prepared, we could well be next on Night Shade Pack's path of destruction. Trying to stay distracted had not exactly been as successful as I had hoped, my mind drifting so often I was far from focused. I had not taken in half of the details of the things we had done today, so I am hoping none of them were vitally important. I think this was just proving to my mind, that Evelyn was more important to me than I had been willing to accept. I was terrifed for her safety. The same as I would be for a close friend or family member. Yet this was a she-wolf that had only recently come into my life, one I barely knew, but one I new
My heart felt like it had stopped. I was always certain I would never have a second chance mate. My aura so dark after I lost my fated mate, I thought I was a lost soul, never to be fixed. Unable to heal. Why would the moon goddess have chosen me for this goddess in front of me? She was heavenly, of that there was no doubt, but did I deserve her? Her wailing stopped and she fell to the floor, seemingly in sleep, or collapsed from tiredness, I was truly unsure. But one thing of which I was sure, was that I needed to return her to the safety of Mystic Shadow Pack, to the Alpha and The Beta there, they would know what needed to be done. I was yet to decide of what I should do about the fact she was my mate. She was beautiful. And clearly had the affection already of a strong and handsome Alpha and Beta. Two men perhaps more worthy of her than I ever could be. I may have been blessed with her as a mate, a second chance, but I was nothing but a rogue now. Living on the terr
2 years later. I adjust my dress, it is so uncomfortable being this heavily pregnant, especially in this heat, but we are heading to Midnight Blood Pack, to see Frankie and Cara and their little one. They had their first son a few days ago and were having a pack party today to celebrate. We, of course were invited, as were the Alphas from all the other packs within our region. Any major event within our packs now was celebrated as one region. Since that day we were all united, and so much closer. Each pack had their own Alpha but they worked alongside one another, and sought out one another’s advice on things. The packs had worked hard together to fix all the damage done to the packs, returning them to their former glory. Allowing the refugees residing within our many packs return home. For the refugees whose packs had been destroyed and absorbed into others, they now had new homes within two new packs in what had been Night Shade Pack. Our region was completely ren
We walk through the pack to the training field. Each one of my mates is desperate in one way or another to be touching me. I find it incredibly sweet, but can’t help but wonder how I am going to get anything done… “The whole pack is waiting for us, are you excited?” Cayden asks, as he pulls me closer to him. “Not really. I hate being the centre of attention, so if you want to put all of that onto Aiden, that is good with me.” I say while grinning at Aiden, who shakes his head at me. “Hmm, I think meeting their new Luna will be a big deal. Especially one who took out that prick.” He winks at me. “I’m just a surplus Alpha that the moon goddess decided to throw in for some reason.” “Don’t say things like that.” Jackson snarls, with a shake of his head. “We are all even. So, you are not surplus Aiden. Though in bed… maybe.” He teases with a grin. “You didn’t think I was surplus when you were snuggled up to me during the night.” Aiden responds with an e
My mouth meets hers in the moment I have been waiting for since she left. Yes, I have kissed her since she arrived home, but only fleetingly. Not wishing to push her. Not wanting to be too much. But this, this feels like it is going somewhere. My hands run through the waves of her long blond hair. Fuck… I have missed our girl… I feel Evelyn slide forward slightly on the countertop, hooking her legs around my waist and I find myself smiling against her lips. Hmm, seems my naughty little mate may have the same thoughts I did… I allowed my hands to drop from her hair to her babydoll night-dress, to slip it up and over her head, leaving Evelyn suddenly naked and exposed to me. My eyes instantly eating up the beautiful sight of my mate’s naked body. I felt Evelyn’s fingers upon my chin, lifting my gaze back to her, as she brought my lips back to hers in what was quite the possessive move. And, I have to say, I quite liked it… The kisses were gentle… teasing… slow
I awoke the following morning, terrified by the presence of three bodies surrounding me. I quickly sat up, my heart racing in the darkness, the room unfamiliar to me, terrified about where I was. “Ev?” I feel Cayden’s hand suddenly around me, pulling me back to reality, as the realisation of where I am hits me. Our new home. Our new bedroom and the large bed that Aiden and his brother had built for us… I had forgotten… in my sleepy dazed state, I had forgotten! Aiden was suddenly up and next to me on his knees. “Sweetheart, are you okay? Did you have a bad dream? Your heart rate is through the roof!” Jackson however was still passed out, almost purring in his sleep, quite content it would seem by having his three mates finally by his side. Cayden told me he had barely been sleeping, but last night he had dropped off first, in barely no time at all. And, I can’t help but think that may have something to do with the fact we are altogether in one place, no mat
We left Night Shade Pack together. The four of us. It had been a while since the four of us had all been together, and despite the earlier animosity it felt good. My wolf, Kali felt the calmest and most content he had done in a long time. “Do you think the things we discussed with them will work?” Evelyn asks as we edge our way past the crowds of other Alphas, and the many warriors in the parking area, and she glances out toward them, a look of uncertainty on her face. I don’t suppose I can blame her for that… “Time will only tell. But there is a solid plan in place, which we will reinforce.” Jackson reassures her. Evelyn nods. “I do not like that Alpha Saul.” She mutters, and I cannot help but smirk, she had not been holding back in her words with him, which had took me by surprise, I have to say. That was not like Evelyn at all. “You would never have guessed.” Aiden teases her gently, I think he is being a little wary, he knows he upset her earlier, and
I stand in a daze in the grounds of the pack I had been held a virtual prisoner at. Listening to the voices of many Alphas trying to pull rank now. Of course, they had worked together to end the reign of Alpha evil himself. But, now, they seemed unable to work together… bickering like young school boys… I look to Aiden and Cayden is desperation, my head pounding from the noise. I did not want to be back here. This place held too many horrible memories as it was, but this situation on top of that was only adding to the pressure building within my mind. We were supposed to be coming to deal with the pack members, I am sure that is what they had said… not creating another conflict between every other remaining pack! ‘Are you okay sweetheart?’ Aiden’s voice echoes through the mindlink as we walk toward our destination. I want to hate him for how he treated me earlier, and no doubt I would be angry at him for some time, but he was trying hard at the moment to take care of
I watch the woman in front of us, and the coldness emanating from her. It is piercing my heart like a dagger each time she looks at me coldly. This was not the Evelyn who left us. But, I don’t think it would be fair to expect her to be the same considering what she had had to endure. But, I had hoped she would be as pleased to see us as we were her! Although, Aiden’s behaviour seemed truly inexplicable. He was rude and argumentative when he saw her. And, I cannot help but wonder if that is the reasoning for her cold front with us all. After all, it would not be the first time she had punished us as a group… “I want to be alone. Can you take me home.” Evelyn tells us, making me frown. I understand nothing more than the need to go home. I would love the exact same thing for us all. Of course I would. But we had commitments to our warriors. To the other packs defending our region alongside ours. We could not just walk out on the plan we had devised together. We needed to s
I paced on through the edges of the forest, anxiously. Knowing I was out of the borders of Night Shade Pack now. But also knowing that Blake’s body had to have been found now, because as Cara left she sent a crazed mindlink out to all of her pack that she had found the dead body of their Alpha. She told me she thought it would be a good idea to allow the pack to know their Alpha was dead, so they may surrender the fighting. And, as terrified as I was for the consequences of my actions, I think she may be right. Because if the warriors of Night Shade Pack learn of Alpha Blake’s death they may choose to surrender of their own accord. Bring the plan me and my mates had to a conclusion. This could bring this decades long conflict to an end finally. Blake’s life would be at an end, along with the war he envisioned. ‘Orla, do you feel anything? Are they still fighting?’ I ask my wolf as we move through the trees towards the place I need to meet my mates. Dreading the
Our pack was suddenly swamped under supporting troops from our surrounding packs. This was the denfensive attack we had been told of. I only hoped my sister was safe as they had forewarned us. I cannot lie, I hated myself for having to give her up in order to protect our mother. But, I had been naïve in believing she would bring her mates, but even then, I believed her mates would save her. Yet, I have awaited each day for news. News of her safe return to their pack, but there has been nothing. No news. And each time I questioned it, I learned Evelyn was staying with Alpha Blake. Rumours were spreading he planned to make her his Luna. Something had gone wrong. So wrong. Evelyn had mates. Three of them. What would she want with a man so much older than her? One that was so evil and sinister? It had made no sense to me… All until this plan had been unveiled to us. Then, the truth became apparent. My sister was deceiving the Alpha. They all were. Which is why her mates ha