Alanis POV
Alpha Sebastian does not take his hand out of mine the entire trip home. He frequently kisses the top of my hand. I am anxious to be home with him, to start our life. I am having a hard time wrapping my head around Julian's betrayal. There are so many unanswered questions, but some things are better left unbothered and unanswered.
Alpha Sebastian parks the truck in the drive and comes around to open my door. When I step out of the truck, he picks me up in his arms and kisses me. "I think it is time for us to be alone," he says.
No guards, no interruptions, just alone time with my Alpha and me. He carried me into our home and straight back to our bedroom. I have no idea how he healed or why all of this happened; again, some things are better left alone.
He sets me down as we enter our room. He removes his shirt. There is not one scratch on him, nothing to remind of us what happened to
*Alanis August has a gift. She can heal wolves. Her new husband, Alpha Sebastian, wants her to explore her heritage and learn more about her past. Now six months after she first started digging into her past, she finds a wolf who knows about her heritage. Alanis is afraid, but she sets out to learn about her gift and how she can heal wolves. However, Alanis and Sebastian are not the only ones interested in her gifts. Alanis has an admirer, and he wants to put her back in a cage.* Alanis POV It has been six months since I married Sebastian. So much has happened. I was afraid losing his sister would hurt Sebastian, but he pretends it never happened. I think it is easier if he ignores the pain. He says he understands why she was angry with him and hold the pain within him. Sebastian spends all of his time focusing on his wolves and me. I do love the extra attention he dotes on me, but sometimes I
Alanis POVJeremiah and Alpha Sebastian load the truck while I watch from the porch. I always enjoy watching Alpha Sebastian do anything. He always looks happy, smiling, and talking with people when he is not worried about his pack or me. Right now, he is only loading the truck; when we leave, he will worry about his pack and me.Dustin brushes me as he goes down the steps. I can hear something coming from him, like on the inside. It is strange. I feel screams and then something cold, maybe sharp. The images are blurry as I feel the pain coming from him."Alanis, what is wrong?" Alpha Sebastian asks me. I suddenly realize I am lying on the ground, looking up at the clouds."I felt something coming from Dustin; it was strange," I say.Alpha Sebastian, Dustin, and Jeremiah look at each other and then back to me. "What did you see?" Dustin asks me.
Alanis POVI fall asleep beside my sweet Alpha. I am peaceful and content when we are together. For the first time in my life, I feel like I am in some sort of control. I am not in a cage, and I am with someone who loves me. Now, if I can figure out what is going on with me, then maybe Sebastian and I can move on with our lives."Alanis," Alpha Sebastian says softly. I open my eyes and look up to see a cabin. Several wolves are waiting for us as we pull into the driveway.I do not want Alpha Sebastian to see my fear. I am not sure what it is I am feeling; maybe it is fear, but it is like a pull. I am pulled toward something or perhaps someone."I feel strange," I suddenly exclaim. Why did I say that? I shake my head as the feeling begins to take over my body.Alpha Sebastian parks the truck and gets out quickly. He comes around to my side and pulls me to the side of the seat. "Alanis, are you alright?" Alpha Sebastian asks me.I look up to s
Alanis POVLuna Kate is extremely kind and answers all of my questions. I know I must be asking a thousand questions about who and what we are. What type of wolves and what kind of power do we have? I know all of this is like having a child asking her a million questions, but I need to know. I thought I knew who my parents were, but now I find out the wolves that raised me were not my parents. It is a lot to take in at once, but Luna Kate is trying to help me through it as we go through her pack records."You can trace your family here, see," Luna Kate says as she points to a wolf record from her pack."So your pack is here with your husband's pack?" I inquire."Yes, it is complicated, but we are all here on one territory. At least for now. It is not working out all that great. Our wolf pack is quite arrogant and selfish. You are not like that, I can see, but many of
Conrad POVI have waited for her for so long, the mate that was taken from me, my Alanis. She was promised to me when we were children, but her parents, those fools, broke my heart by sending her away. I was only a child when I lost my mate. No child should be told that they will have to be alone because the mate they were promised s being sent away. They defied the weeping wolf and should be punished for coming between Alanis and me. They have to pay. I need to get to them before they have a chance to tell Alanis anything about my family or me. They have to be silenced. They will be silenced no matter what it cost me.Alanis's parents had no right to interfere with fate. She was my fated mate. The weeping wolf chose us to be the elite Alpha family. We would produce elite wolves to rule over the imperials and they did not want that. The imperials are afraid of the elites, and now they will pay. I will kill them and take Alanis.There
Alanis POVI hoped we would not have to be here very long, but it seems there is a lot for me to learn about the type of wolf I am. It all seems odd to me, but I must meet my parents. I need to know why I was raised by someone other than them. Why did they give me away? Are they like me? I have so many questions.Luna Kate did look concerned about me meeting them. I should ask her why, but would it really make a difference. My Alpha, my sweet husband, is being so encouraging about all of this, and I trust him. If Sebastian thinks I should meet with my parents, then I will listen to him and meet with them. I know I turn to him a lot and put a lot on him when at times I should make my own decisions, but number one, he is my Alpha and my husband, and number two, I am afraid of making a mistake. I need his guidance."Are you ready, sweetie?" Alpha Sebastian asks me. He reaches out and takes my hand. This morning, we had breakfast i
Alanis POVAlpha Sebastian holds my hand as we ride in the backseat of the truck. I look up at him occasionally. I want to ask him how he knew her, but it should not be something I am worried about right now. The only thing I should be worried about right now is meeting my parents. I have so many questions for them, but instead, I am riding in the truck scared and worried that my amazing husband is interested in another woman.Luna Kate looks back at me; she touches my hand, then smiles at me. Her eyes beam with happiness for me. "Let it go. It is nothing. Relax your mind and just listen," Luna Kate says.I give her a small smile and try to communicate with her in my mind. I relax and listen. I can hear her, but more importantly, I can listen to Alpha Sebastian. I can listen to his worry for me. I can hear his love in his mind, and it is all for me. I slide closer to him and let go of all my anxiety about Conrad and his soon-to
Luna Kate POVI watch Luna Alanis as we leave. I can feel her worry for her Alpha and for the mother she does not even know. She seems to feel so much, and that is terrifying. Her elite powers could grab ahold of that worry and produce something so volatile that no one would be able to help her. I have got to help her fine-tune her gifts and make the best out of this situation she finds herself in right now."Tell me about her," Alanis says in almost a whisper.What do I tell her? "That is complicated, Alanis. The elite wolves and the Imperial wolves have a bizarre relationship. We all belong to the same pack, but the two are very different. Wolves, like you and my daughter, are strong and have so many abilities that it scares the hell out of everyone. Your mother was afraid of you and your abilities. She thought by sending you that far away that she could save you. The thought of sending a child away makes me angry. Alanis, I
Belle POV"WHY!" I scream at the weeping wolf. I cannot believe this is happening and I do not understand any of it. Why would the weeping wolf want to hurt Aria?My mother is banging on the door. I can hear Luna Alanis screaming. They can hear the weeping wolf threatening Aria.I know they are terrified. I am terrified."What do you want from me?" I ask her. The weeping wolf moves closer to me. She is growing larger and scaring the hell out of me as she moves closer to me. I want to fall apart but I cannot right now."You will take this pack, and you will have children. You will raise elite children. You will do as you were born and raised to reign over all wolves, or I will kill everyone you love," the weeping wolf says. She is going insane. She is just like the rest of them.Her long white hair
Belle POVI watch my mother during the announcement. She looks so proud of Aria. I glance over at my father, and he has the same look of excitement for him as my mother. Luna Alanis and Alpha Sebastian deserve happiness and retirement. That is something that I want for my parents when my father is ready.My father told me that he would retire from the pack and step down soon, but he wanted to make sure things went smoothly first. I know that he is waiting for me to marry Aria first and take over his pack. Then he will hand our pack over to us as well. Sometimes I feel like I should not accept it and let one of my brothers take the pack.I glance over at Chan and Levi. Both of them would make an excellent Alpha. Katherine and Claudia also would make a fantastic Alpha. Why does it have to be me? I feel like my entire life has been planned for me so much, and I just want control over this one thing.Ari
Belle POV"Aria, there is someone here with us," I say. I begin shaking. I am afraid. He pulls me close to him and holds me while we wait to see who pops out of the woods.He turns to look in the direction of the noise. I can hear his heart beating as I try to listen to whatever lurks in the woods. "I will protect you, Belle," Aria says.I look back at him. I am older and stronger, but he is soon to be Alpha. I guess I can let him protect me if it makes him feel like the big bad wolf. More branches break, and the movement becomes quicker as whatever it is moving toward us.MOM! I call to my mother in our mind link with her. We are in trouble; send dad. I send her an urgent plea for help. I have a feeling whatever is lurking is not good. Aria pushes me behind him. I feel something grab my upper arm and pull me."Let go of me!" I scream out.I look at Aria and
Belle's point of viewI dash back to my house to join the party and see my family. My father is correct, and I must keep my head high and face this head on. I'm not going to let anyone else keep me from going to the party. I dash back to the house at top speed. I sneak into the back of the house and into my room when I arrive.Katherine is in my room, waiting for me. "What were you doing?" Katherine inquires.I snarl at her, "I went for a run." Katherine is so far up, mom, that she will tell her whatever I say."I was concerned for your safety. Everyone, especially Aria, is concerned, "Katherine explains.I shake my head and roll my eyes at her. "His she-wolf, I'm sure, will keep him company. Nobody needs to be concerned about me. I'm perfectly fine, " Isay.Katherine extends her hand to me. "That is not the way you should be. Belle, we all adore you. Allow me to assist you. You've alwa
Belle's Point of ViewA convoy of black SUVs pulls up to the house's driveway. I stand by and observe as everyone exits the SUV. Alpha Sebastian and Luna Alanis are in the first SUV, but Aria is not with them. I'm practically over myself with anticipation as I keep my eyes peeled for him. He finally gets out of the black SUV he's been traveling. As I push the door open and sprint to him, his long, dark hair swings in the breeze and catches my eye."Aria!" As I sprint after him, I yell."Belle!" He shouts and sprints at me, yelling "I'm coming!" I wrap my arms around him and kiss him on the cheek."Happy Birthday!" I say as I hug him. He's in a fantastic mood. I've always had feelings for him, but I've never expressed them or said anything about them. For one, I am several years older than he is, and second, I am unable to read his thoughts. No idea how he feels about me, but I want to tell him exactly how I feel about him when I see him later today.
Luna Kate POV18 years laterWe have guests coming today. Belle insists on having Aria a birthday party every year, but this year is special. Alpha Sebastian has decided to step down as Alpha, and Aria is taking his place at the tender age of 18. Belle is more excited for him than I think he is excited for himself.Belle and Aria are best friends. The two are inseparable and have been since Aria was born. Best friends, and destined to be together. We all know, but we do not discuss it or push it. We let them lead the way on what is in their hearts. If the weeping wolf was right about the two of them, it will happen in its own time."Belle," I call out to her.I need her help, but she is preoccupied with making sure she looks perfect today. She is perfect. She does not have to try. Her long black hair and dark olive skin make her look like a goddess.Sometimes
Luna Alanis POVAlpha Sebastian carries me to the cabin closest to our now destroyed home. "It hurts, it hurts so much, please hurry," I cry out.He takes me into the first room and lays me on the bed. "What do I need to do?" he asks. Like I know, I have never had a baby before, and I have no idea what is happening. All I know is I am wet with water, and I am sure my water broke. I also know that the pain coming from my stomach is labor pain."I need Luna Kate, please get her," I say.We are alone, and I can tell he does not want to leave me. He stands for a moment holding my hand, waiting to see if anyone follows us, but no one comes into the room. "Go, Sebastian, I will be fine, but please hurry," I say to him. He leans down and kisses my forehead, then runs out of the cabin to get Luna Kate.A sharp pain hits me, and I scream out in agony. I knew this would be painful, but I did not think it would happen this way. I thought I would be with
Luna Alanis POVI feel all alone. I see someone that looks like Alpha Sebastian, but it is not him. It is a dark force here to destroy me and take my baby. I lay my hand across my stomach and try to remain calm. I know Luna Kate will be back with an army to save me, but I am not sure how soon or when she will be back for me. I cannot take much more. The mental abuse from the dark one is killing my spirit. He keeps telling me that I will die alone and afraid while he raises my son. So, where is my Alpha? Did he kill him, or is he still there? I need to know my husband and child will survive this even if I do not survive."Who is there?" I ask as the door creeps open. A woman comes into the room with me. She has short black hair and looks like she is possessed by darkness. She bares her fangs at me and then growls. What the hell is she? Vampire? Werewolf? Both? I scream out as she comes closer to me, but nothing escapes my mouth. I begin crying. It
Luna Kate POVI awake to the sound of someone coming into my room. I jump out of the bed and begin to shift into my wolf. Whoever is after my baby and me will die right here and now. I have been through enough, and no one is going to come in here and take her, not now or ever. I run toward the noise at the entrance to our room. I growl into the darkness when a figure steps out into the light and holds up his hand. "It is me, Kate. I did not mean to scare you," Alpha Erick calls out to me before I jump onto him.I run to him, falling into his arms. "You did scare me. You completely freaked me out. Belle is still out of it. She said she needed rest and that she had work to do. Then she went to sleep. I want her to wake up. I am so worried," I say, sobbing into Alpha Erick's chest.He rubs my back and holds me close to him. He kisses my forehead and then lets go of me. He goes to the bed and kneels down beside the bed to get a good look at little Belle. He moves he