Alanis POV
I 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
Alpha Sebastian POVAlanis looks so broken as she leaves with Luna Kate. I am not sure if it is because she wanted to meet her parents or just the thought that someone took them and made a choice for her. Maybe we can find Jasmine and at least give her that. She was already on edge after meeting Iris with Conrad at the packhouse. She does not need anything more stress to add to her worry.Alpha Erick waits until Luna Kate, and Alanis are gone. Then he pats me on the arm. "Come on, there is one thing about these wolves that is not like us," Alpha Erick says. I follow him into the house where Walter is lying on the floor, dead, covered in blood. He stands over Walter waiting for something."Kate, new to get Alanis out of here; this is not going to be pretty," Alpha Erick says. I stand back, watching and waiting. What the hell is going on? All of a sudden, Walter leaps to his feet. He is hissing at Alpha Erick and making crazy sou
Alanis POVLuna Kate and her daughter Belle are both in the kitchen making lunch with two she-wolves. I watch them. I wonder if Alpha Sebastian and I will have a child that is special like Belle or a child that is a wolf. Either way, I would love to have a child with Alpha Sebastion someday. That is something for later in our life. We have a lot to figure out.It had to be difficult for Luna Kate to be pregnant and to try to figure out her wolf and her powers. Maybe that is what pushed her over the edge and caused her problems in her marriage. I want to get all of this figured out before I even think about having a child with Alpha Sebastian.Belle comes into the living room where I am sitting, watching the two of them. She hands me a napkin with a cookie inside it. "For you," she says, sweetly with a smile. Her little curls hang down in her face."Come on," Luna Kate calls to her daughter. Belled leaves me alone w
Conrad POVAlpha Erick and Alpha Sebastian both arrive at my cabin. I send Iris to deal with them. She can talk to them sweetly while I leave. If both of them are occupied, this is the perfect time to take Alanis. I go out the back and shift into my wolf. I run as fast as I can across the field and deep into the woods. I can go across the creek and down to the side of the wolf territory. I can be at the Alpha's packhouse before they realize I am not at the cabin.The wind whips through my fur as I run through the woods and make it to the clearing beside the packhouse. I stop and watch for a moment. I can smell her. I know Alanis is in there with Luna Kate. I only need for her to come outside, and I can take her away from her to be mine. I wait and wait, watching and smelling her sweet scent.The night begins to fall as I continue to wait. Alpha Erick and Alpha Sebastian still are not back from talking with Iris. She has such be
Alpha Sebastian POVAlpha Erick and I arrive back at the packhouse. Everything seems fine at first, other than the fact we did not speak with Conrad. We did speak with Iris. We both agreed she was hiding something and that she needed to be watched in case Conrad returns or Jasmine shows up at their cabin."Sebastian!" I hear screaming. It is Alanis. I look to see her and a wolf running into the woods. She is fighting as Alpha Erick and I both run toward the woods. We run through the trees, listening for her, but nothing, not another sound, is coming from her in any direction. What did he do to her to shut her up? Why must he take my wife? Breeding, I already know the answer to the question. He will rape her and make her have his pups against her will. If I do not get her back, her life will be hell. Alanis does not deserve this!Alpha Erick and I continue to search for her. I hear someone running up behind us fast. I turn to see a wh
Alanis POVI awake in a cage, again. For the second time in my life, I am confined. This time by someone who is more psychotic than the last wolf that locked me away. This one is delusional and crazy. I look around the room and see him, and he is staring at me, looking at me and wanting me. I can sense his want for me. His raw desire for me, and it grosses me out."We are supposed to be together, but your mother, Jasmine, she sent you away to be with Merril and his bitch. You were supposed to be my mate," Conrad growls. His wolf is fighting to take over, and I am afraid. I know that his wolf wants me. He will take my body for his. My body belongs to my husband, not this crazy wolf."I have a mate. I belong to Alpha Sebastian. I am not your mate, Conrad. Please let me go before it is too late," I beg him.I thought Luna Kate said he was harmless, but he is not. He is far from harmless. He looks as if he is ready to rape m
Alpha Sebastian POVLuna Kate is able to connect with Alanis. She begins doubling over in pain. Luna Kate screams out and then calms herself. Alpha Erick takes her hand. I know this pains him. Luna Kate lays her head back. I touch her shoulder, trying to offer my comfort."She is taking her pain and communicating with her," Alpha Erick says.Luna Kate begins breathing heavier and heavier, and she opens her eyes. "We have to hurry," Luna Kate says."Is she in the old house like Jasmine said?" I ask her.Tears are coming fast and frequently as Luna Kate tries to control her breathing. "Yes, thank goodness it stopped," Luna Kate says, holding her chest. She looks inside her shirt."He is hurting her, but it stopped," Luna Kate says. She looks at her wrist. Bruises are forming on her wrist. She checks her ankles, and they are developing bruises also. He has her tied in silver shackles.
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