GabrielHad the strain and exertion been too much? Or worse - had something happened to the pup? Panic clawed at my throat as I gently cradled Lyra, feeling her shallow breaths ghosting against my skin."Stay with me," I growled, half command and half plea. "Do not falter now when you carry the heir to my legacy!""Stay and give birth to my pups!"One-hour earlier "Drive! Drive, we're running out of time!" I roared, cradling Lyra's unconscious form against my chest as we piled into the armored SUV.Terror clawed at my throat as I felt her shallow breaths ghosting against my skin. Fury, my inner wolf, whimpered deep in my psyche - a broken, keening sound wracked with fear."Do not falter now when you carry the heir to my legacy!" I growled, both commanding and pleading in the same breath.Lyra didn't stir, her face ashen and body utterly limp in my arms. Fresh crimson bloomed between her legs, that copper tang of her blood setting my pulse to thundering.Had the strain been too much?
GabrielI paced restlessly just outside the healer's room, seeing what's happening through the glass wall...Talon at my side trying to soothe my agitation."You must stay calm, Alpha," he rumbled. "Kira is the most skilled healer we have. If anyone can save Lyra and the pup, it is her."I shot him a sidelong glance, feeling Fury's instincts churning just beneath the surface, urging me to burst through those doors. But I knew Talon spoke wisdom - Kira required space to work her healing arts undisturbed.The doors opened then and Kira emerged, her white robes streaked with Lyra's blood. My heart stuttered at the grave look on the elder healer's face."Alpha," she said, holding up a hand to forestall me. "I must have peace and privacy to fight for their lives properly. Please, give me the space I require."I started to protest, but Talon placed a restraining hand on my arm. "She is right, my lord. We should let Kira work undisturbed."Letting out a frustrated growl, I nodded curtly. Kir
Gabriel"I'll share my energy with her to keep my pups alive."I stalked into the ritual chamber, my mind made up. I had to save Lyra and my unborn pups, no matter the cost. The healers wheeled Lyra in on a stretcher, her face pale and body unnaturally still."Bring her here," I commanded gruffly. "I'm going to share my alpha energy to keep them alive."As the healers positioned Lyra in the center of the sacred circle, Kira stepped forward, concern etched on her weathered features."My lord, you know the risks of such a transference," she said gravely. "Damien tried to steal your power before. He betrayed your trust in the most unforgivable way."I flinched at the reminder of Damien's treachery. The memory still stung like an open wound. But I pushed it aside - my pups' lives hung in the balance here."I don't care about the risks," I growled. "I can't let them perish when my bloodline's future depends on it."Kira's gaze shifted to Lyra. "There is...something else you should know abo
Lyra Slowly, I blinked my eyes open, feeling my head heavy, I was totally weak and lazy. Where was I? The last thing I remembered was those brutal rogue wolves circling me, hunger in their eyes as they leered at my pregnant belly. Then that massive dark wolf appeared, a whirlwind of fangs and fury, tearing into the rogues with primal violence. I shuddered recalling the alpha's terrible power. I was in some kind of luxurious bedroom, sunlight filtering through tall windows. Plush furs covered the regal-looking bed I lay in. This wasn't the wilderness anymore - I'd been brought somewhere safe. But where? And by whom?The door opened and an elderly woman entered, her silver-streaked hair pulled back in a simple braid. She smiled kindly at seeing me awake."Ah good, you're with us again young one," she said, her voice gentle but laced with a subtle power. "You had us quite worried there for a while."I struggled to sit up, my body feeling weary and drained. "Wh-where am I? The rogues,
Lyra "You'll need rest, the Alpha would want to see you later."Alpha?My hands trembled as Kira mentioned Gabriel wishing to see me. The prime alpha himself? Terror gripped my heart just imagining being in the presence of one so powerful and legendary.Even though we've met several times and he saved me. Seeing him tore those Rougues all by himself indeed i know why he is the called the strongest!It wasn't just in name.Even tho father, the alpha of the Silvermoon pack, dad isn't strong as him. And Damien too.Bringing their names bring back harsh Truth, who would have known I would be saved by the Enemy after casted away by my own.."K-Kira, you can't be serious," I stammered, wringing my hands anxiously. "Gabriel is...he..wants to se me? ...he's the strongest Alpha alive. What if he's furious that I, a lowly Silvermoon, have carried his bloodline into unholy union?"Kira's weathered features softened with sympathy and she reached out, patting my hand in a grandmotherly gesture.
LyraKira's words kept swirling through my mind - that soon Gabriel himself would come see me, the mother carrying his heirs. Just the thought made my heart pound with a mix of fear and awe.Even though she said all the stories about him are mostly false.This was the prime alpha, the most powerful werewolf to ever exist. Born from an ancient bloodline, he was said to be unstoppable, a living force of primal dominance. And I harbored the unborn vessels for continuing his legendary lineage.Part of me still recoiled at the thought of being so close to him. Gabriel was my enemy - the alpha of the Blackmoon pack that my own Silvermoon clan had battled for centuries. I was raised on tales of his ruthlessness, his brutal strength.But another part of me felt...calm, at the idea of him near. Like some deeper instinct recognized the impossible truth - he was the father of the pups I carried. On some cosmic level, he meant me and our unborn offspring no harm.The sound of the door opening mad
LyraKira's words kept swirling through my mind - that soon Gabriel himself would come see me, the mother carrying his heirs. Just the thought made my heart pound with a mix of fear and awe.Even though she said all the stories about him are mostly false.This was the prime alpha, the most powerful werewolf to ever exist. Born from an ancient bloodline, he was said to be unstoppable, a living force of primal dominance. And I harbored the unborn vessels for continuing his legendary lineage.Part of me still recoiled at the thought of being so close to him. Gabriel was my enemy - the alpha of the Blackmoon pack that my own Silvermoon clan had battled for centuries. I was raised on tales of his ruthlessness, his brutal strength.But another part of me felt...calm, at the idea of him near. Like some deeper instinct recognized the impossible truth - he was the father of the pups I carried. On some cosmic level, he meant me and our unborn offspring no harm.The sound of the door opening mad
GabrielAfter seeing Lyra is in good condition, I went to discuss the matter in hand with Talon and Kira. My most trusted allies in The pack.I paced the stone floors of my office, a whirlwind of anger and disbelief swirling through me. Damien was alive and working with that wretched Elias against me? And Elias had taken my sperm for some nefarious purpose? The betrayals cut deep."We cannot let this insurrection fester any longer," the gruff voice of Fury rumbled in my mind. "Elias and that traitorous whelp of Damien's must be made to answer for their treacheries."I growled low in my throat, claws scoring the walls. As much as the primal beast inside me hungered for retribution, I knew a measured response was required. For all his transgressions, Elias still commanded significant loyalty among the pack - more than I did, in truth.The chamber door swung open, admitting Kira and Talon. The old healer's eyes were grave, while my beta's hackles were raised, muscles coiled like an apex