HelenaThe fact that there was the very real possibility that Nagaara could have killed me didn’t hit me until it was all over. While I was talking to her, I felt safe. It was only when I saw how worried Max was that I realized it. Nagaara just had to breathe too hard, and she would have melted my skin clear off.Tears started to run as Max took me into our home. Huge sobs ripped through my entire body as he clung to me, whispering sweet words to try and calm my racing heart. I had no idea how long I had been crying but my tears finally stopped.We got cleaned up and when we walked out, most of the damage had been cleaned up. It would take some time to rebuild the homes that were destroyed, but as long as we had peace, we could all live with what had happened. I could see relief and gratitude on all the faces.“You reminded me of something I heard about your family. It was a story my mother told me when I was a very young pup.” Max smiled as we found a seat and two omegas brought us s
HelenaWithin the first couple of days, the guests started to arrive. My family showed up within the first twenty-four hours and each time I had to explain what the promise I made meant. It was the general consensus. It seemed that I shouldn’t have done it. That I couldn’t speak for all the packs. They felt, they being the alpha males, that I didn’t have the right to make a promise on their behalf.“That is what none of you seem to understand!” After being spoken to as though I was a second-rate citizen for more than a week, I finally lost my patience. Max had been doing his best to defend me, but the hits just kept coming, and my sudden growl silenced every alpha in the room.“I didn’t make the promise on your behalf. I made it to save our pack. Where do you think she would have gone once she was done with us? You can’t tell me that all of you think she would have stopped with our pack! I believe she was on her way to doing exactly what she promised me she would do if we attacked aga
HelenaAt first, I thought they were all insane. I couldn’t possibly be who they said. Yeah, okay, fine, so males listened when I spoke, but to call me the alpha of alphas was just weird. In time, however, it slowly started to show. I started to figure out how to use my power without harming anyone.The last thing I wanted to do was upset any of the males. I didn’t want to be the one ruling everyone. I just wanted to keep my promise to Nagaara. I wanted to make sure our people didn’t break my promise. I wanted to make sure everyone lived in peace.“You know, I think you might just be the reincarnation of your ancestor.” Max looked amused.“Not that again.” I frowned, but amusement was playing around in my eyes. We had discussed it a lot over the years. Even our children believed I was the reincarnation of Luna Ava. It could very well be possible, but I just couldn’t completely wrap my mind around it.The werewolves lived in peace with the dragons from the day I made the promise. Nagaa
AvaI SUSPECTED SOMETHING WAS A LITTLE OFF when a strange man tried to sniff me right before I was just about to go onto the ice for my finals, but I was in the zone and had to stay there. I didn’t have time to waste on strange men doing strange things. This was my moment. The one I had been practicing for all my life.The ice was hard under my skates as I made my way to the center of the arena and I held my head high taking my spot. My heart was racing, and I tried to calm myself. The music started and I pushed off. Within seconds, I was pushing my body to its limits as I worked my way through my perfectly-planned-out routine. I finished with a Lutz jump as the beautiful music hit its highest before skating into the center of the ice and taking my bow.I did it. I knew I did the moment I landed my jump so perfectly. My grandmother was there to congratulate me, and we took our seats, so I could wait for the results. When they came through, I had to hold back my excitement. I didn’t wa
Ava“So, you charm an old woman into taking her granddaughter on a blind date and think it’s, okay?” I glared at him for only a second before getting up with such force that the chair went flying. “I told you I was not in the market for a college. That should have been your cue to leave me alone.” I whipped around before he could say another word, not caring that the entire restaurant had come to a standstill as I stormed out.Looking up and down the street, I spotted a taxi and rushed to get in and get away before he could chase after me. I couldn’t believe that my grandmother had stooped so damn low. To let me go out with a man she didn’t even know. What if he kidnapped me? What if he killed me? I was even angrier by the time I reached our hotel, but my grandmother hadn’t returned yet, so I couldn’t reprimand her.As soon as I heard the door opening, I jumped up from my bed and rushed to the living room and glared at her. She smiled her sweet smile and put her things down as if she
DanielIt took some doing to worm my way out of Harper’s grasp for a couple of days, but thanks to my incredibly busy schedule, I could leave our territory. I needed to see her one last time. That was what I promised myself. One last time and then it would be over, and I would set a date with Harper.My spy had given me all the information I needed to plan an accidental meeting with Ava, and I was on my way to see my destined mate for the last time.AvaI had three months between my last skating event and the world championships, and I was going to use my time as effectively as I could. I practiced in the mornings, and treated myself to something relaxing in the afternoons.Grandma and I lived on the edge of a small town with incredible forest covered mountains behind our home. I don’t remember much about where my parents and I lived, but I remember the smell of the forest and grandma’s home made me think of it.My parents died in a freak accident when I was three and all I remember i
AvaOne dinner. That was all he wanted. I was nervous while getting ready, and I tried my best not to look good, but my long legs and tiny waist were making things really difficult. I was considering putting on a tracksuit just to spite him when my grandmother shouted from downstairs that my date had arrived. She looked a little surprised as I went down the stairs.“What? I promised him dinner if he would leave me alone after that.” I sighed and she grinned. I swear, if she didn’t have ears, her smile would go right around her head. “Shall we?” I turned my attention to Daniel, who was also grinning.“It was a pleasure seeing you again, Mrs. Talbott.” He smiled at my grandmother and we left. I was expecting to see his sleek car from before as we walked outside, but instead, I was met with a black SUV and, by the looks of things, two bodyguards.“Wow, you must be important.” I frowned, realizing I really knew nothing about him, and that it probably wasn’t safe to leave with Daniel, but
DanielSetting a date for my mating ceremony was more difficult than I thought it would be. Forgetting about Ava was even worse. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t. It was beginning to make sense why my father believed what he did, and before I could help myself, I was back in Ava’s town. I promised myself I just wanted one last look, and then I would return to the pack grounds and never return.“Daniel!” Her voice sent shivers of delight down the back of my spine and I whipped around.“Ava …” I gasped. She had caught me off guard completely.“I take it you are here for business again?” She smiled and, in the distance, I noticed her grandmother. She suddenly stopped walking as she saw the two of us.“Yes, one last meeting.” It was the first time in my entire life that I was at a loss for words, but only for a moment. “Would you like to join me for dinner?” The words were out of my mouth before I could stop myself and I smiled.AvaSeeing him again was a huge shock. He had been gon