AvaI was ready to die again. At least, we found the spell and did it this time. We only had one of the three left to fight. If I died, I was ready for whatever the next time line threw my way. We had come such a long way. We came from Daniel taking me prisoner, to Daniel marrying me on the spot.I shifted so naturally that I could attack Harper faster than I thought I would. Pain shot through my body seconds later and I realized she was faster than I had expected. We took up our positions for only a moment before attacking again.Her jaw snapped too close for comfort near my neck and I pushed her away. I was at the point in my life where I literally had nothing and everything to fight for. I believed I would die. History had proven that to me, but I also believed that Bastet would bring me back.I fought with all my might nonetheless, and when I finally got my jaw around her throat it was as though the world started to spin faster. My jaw clamped shut and I heard her breathing her la
AvaAll around me, people were celebrating even though some of them were injured. It was as though the sudden peace had brought new life with it. Two packs who had been at war for so many years were finally one pack who could live in peace.We no longer had to hide from them. We were all the same now. We were one pack. It made me think of my first life when I was so worried about Kai and what would become of him. I was so worried that he would be torn between his father’s people and mine.The way things turned out now, meant he would be the alpha of one people one day. That made me wonder if Daniel and I would have our son. Was it even possible? I shook my head, not wanting to think about it. It was as though the loss of our son was too great to deal with, and to me, it was a loss.“We have some decisions to make.” Grandmother frowned as her voice broke through my disturbing thoughts and I nodded.“Of course, but first, I want us to organize a celebration for tonight. I want the peopl
AvaI woke up in Daniel’s arms the next morning and, after breakfast, we gathered in his office with my old pack elders. Some of them announced that they were ready to retire and felt that we had to choose a new elder council out of both packs before making any life changing decisions.That took us about a week to figure out, but finally the new elder council was appointed, and our people seemed happy. With that huge decision behind us, we spent a month fighting about where we would be living from now on.My old pack felt that our territory was the safest since it was so well hidden, while Daniel’s old pack felt more at home at their home. Daniel and I agreed that my territory was safer to hide from humans, and two months after I became alpha, the big move happened.We had to make space for the entire pack to fit into our grounds. I was training on the pond every day while Daniel kept a close eye over the move. Four months after that awfully amazing day, we had another celebration. On
DanielAva in competition mode was even more breathtaking than Ava the wolf. Watching her glide over the ice on her very sharp blades was not only mesmerizing but also exhilarating. I was glad that she decided to follow her dreams again. Especially after everything she had been through.We often spoke of the other timelines and what could have happened if the goddess hadn’t intervened. We discussed what could have happened if Ava had just given up on all of us, as well as how incredibly blessed we were that Ava didn’t.I could see the pain in Ava’s eyes whenever we spoke about Kai and each time we did, I prayed that the moon goddess would bless us one last time by giving us our son back. I knew Ava would have memories of him from her first life, but deep down, something told me that it would be all right. We would be all right.She finished her routine and I smiled, holding my arms out to her as she got off the ice. She looked incredible. She looked so happy. We took our seats with he
AvaA loud roar of applause erupted when it was announced that I had made it through nationals and was on my way to the world championships. After what felt like forever, I was finally going. I received the official invite a week later while the three of us were having dinner in the old house.We stayed in town upon our return from nationals because we knew the official invite would come. After what felt like forever, I was finally going. I sat staring at it while Daniel and my grandmother happily chatted about hotels and what sights we could see while we were there.All I could think about was that I had to find a new routine. If I was going to become the world champion, I had to really wow the judges. I couldn’t do any illegal jumps, of course, but I had to make sure that every movement wasn’t just perfect, but mesmerizing.I started practicing the very next morning. I had a lot of work to do if I was going to win. The last time I felt this determined was when this third life starte
AvaI couldn’t help but wonder if Kai had been reincarnated as well, especially when Neil announced that we were expecting a boy. I also couldn’t help but think about the past and how it felt the first time Daniel and I were looking at an ultrasound.I was his prisoner. I was trapped in a room in his old pack house, and I was convinced they were all monstrous beasts. A giggle escaped, and both men turned to frown at me.“I was just thinking about the first time the three of us were in this very situation, and I imagined a scene from some alien movie. Sorry, you had to have been there to imagine it.” I quickly swallowed my laughter and got up to change.“I guess you could say that we were there, but not.” I heard Neil laugh before saying goodbye. When I walked out of the bathroom fully clothed, I found Daniel standing at the window looking out. He looked sad, and I hoped it wasn’t something I had done.“Are you okay?” I slipped my arms around his waist and he sighed deeply before turni
AvaBy his eighteenth birthday, I was convinced that Luca was the same soul as Kai, but I no longer spoke about it. I no longer spoke about my three lives since I found it upset the people around me and in time, I forgot a lot of the details.They no longer mattered anymore in any case. The war that had raged for so long was long forgotten, and our people were one. We lived in peace and our pack was prospering. We had one important tradition that I never missed and that was watching the championships on television every year.My high score had long since been beaten by a new young face, but that also no longer bothered me. I just loved seeing the young ladies perform. I still skated. I put on shows on the lake for the pack each winter, and I was content with life as it was.The only thing that really bugged me was that time was going by so fast. It sometimes felt as if it was whizzing by and there was nothing I could do to stop it. My grandmother passed away the year Luca turned seven
Ava“She seems nice, doesn’t she?” I frowned as I slipped into bed beside Daniel. I knew I was acting like a real mother, but I wanted my son to be happy.“She does, but you better tell me what’s bothering you.” Daniel frowned and I sighed deeply.“Time, my dear husband. Time. It feels as though everything just happened too fast, and I missed all the great moments in our son’s life. I know it’s not true. I just feel that way.” I shrugged as he pulled me into his arms.“Time catches up to all of us at one point, my love.” He kissed the top of my head and I breathed in his scent. I knew that he felt just as torn as I did. Neither of us felt ready to retire, but we had put it off for as long as we could. Especially now that our son has found his mate. The time had come to make him alpha of the pack even though we weren’t ready to retire.“We can finally travel.” I sighed and he laughed.“Yeah, right! Like you would leave your son and his mate alone to run the pack.” Daniel laughed sponta