Valerie's point of viewAs the witches started chanting, I gripped firmly onto Killian's head while he had his hand on Sheila's forehead. My eyes pierced right into the soul of his eyes as I began chanting along with the witches. We were performing a spell that would give Killian access to Sheila's subconscious.It's been a day now since she's been unconscious and still hasn't woken up. We have tried our very best to ensure her condition remained stable. Her wounds had already been healed. It didn't take long to realize that her unconscious state wasn't from the physical injuries she sustained. This was deeper than that.Whatever had happened in the cemetery must have affected her in some way. This wasn't from the power of the stone; I could feel it. It was from another source, a stronger source, which happened to be her.What I felt the night she retrieved the stone could not be mistaken. Every one of the wolves, and even the witches, felt the enormous magical energy that pierced thr
Third-person point of viewKillian huffed out some air. He looked around to find himself back in Sheila's chamber."Did it work?" Morgan drew closer to the bed.As his eyes fell on Sheila's unconscious state, Killian felt her body, and it was not as cold as it was minutes ago. She was breathing normally now, and her heartbeat pounded against her chest at a normal speed.A smile found his lips; she was back but still sleeping. Killian nodded.One by one, the witches left Sheila's chamber, leaving just him, Morgan, and Valerie."She will soon be awake," Valerie's voice sounded, as she moved to the door.Killian smiled. "Thank you."Soon she left with Morgan, and Killian was alone with his mate. He couldn't leave her side yet, not until she wakes up.***He stirred on the bed, feeling movements beneath him. Killian opened his eyes. He didn't know when he fell asleep or how long he had been out. The sudden darkness around him did well to inform him that it was twilight already.Killian he
Sheila's point of view"Ouch!" I cried as Brielle pulled hard at my corset's ribbons, tucking in my waist and plumping up my bosom."Breathe it in, girl," Brielle instructed me once more. I sighed, swallowing in some air before tucking in my stomach. Brielle used the opportunity to place more of her strength on my back and pull the ribbons harder together.I groaned mildly."I think this is a little tight," I complained honestly, feeling like my ribs might give out any second from now. As if I wasn't breathless enough already without the corset. I felt as nervous as I did last night. I didn't expect I would still feel as anxious as I was today. But my angst and nervousness were very much understandable. For the first time, I would be attending a meeting with several allies outside the capital. I first met her as the Luna of our pack at our first meeting. So, yes, it was a big deal to me.Brielle groaned, loosening off a bit before finally tying it off into a big bow.I turned to Briel
Killian's point of viewI couldn't understand why I felt so uneasy. My mind constantly kept going straight back to Sheila.I made sure Mason went with her to ensure there wouldn't be any problems on the way. Mason was one of the best protectors in the pack, and I trusted him with my life. He was a loyal friend and wouldn't hesitate to give his life for me. And I expected that same loyalty towards Sheila.I knew she would do just fine with the meeting at the Diamond pack. Sheila's one hell of a strong woman, and she has good leadership qualities. I was so proud of her.I knew she was safe with both Mason and Brielle, but I couldn't stop the nagging of my wolf, Ryker. It was as though he sensed she was in danger. and wanted me next to her desperately.I couldn't tell if he was serious or just wanted me away from Thea and next to my mate, Sheila.I want the same right now. Fuck. I should have gone with her. Rage and annoyance began pumping through my veins as I realized bitterly that I d
Sheila's point of viewI began running deeper into the mountains, holding my sword in my hand, with more of these fucking wolves after me. It was as if I was their target. I slashed around. I gazed back in hopes of finding Brielle, but I couldn't. She was earlier with me, fighting together, but as more wolves came at us, she insisted I keep running.I was out of breath, but I kept on running. It was better than standing to fight. My gaze wasn't properly focused on the ground as the wolves were almost at me. My shaking legs slipped down a narrow path. Suddenly, I tripped against what felt like hard rock, and before I could do anything, I was rolling and tumbling down the slope of the mountain.My body instantly became sore as I stopped rolling.To my frustration, the wolves that followed me were unrelenting.I pulled up and continued running, coming to an instant halt. There was nowhere else to run to again; it was a dead end. I was on a cliff, and deep down were rocky groves and the s
Killian's point of viewSheila and I followed the path through the woods, making as little noise as possible. We kept covering our tracks, putting distance between the wolves hunting for us. It was almost dawn, and we have been walking for hours in the darkness, moving back to North Central. If the Fire Crest Pack was still after us and planned to make another attack, we would have had an advantage within our territory. I couldn't mind link the pack yet. Ryker was still so weak that he could barely make a connection, or even speak.My eyes glanced at Sheila. She was a few feet away from me. She hadn't said a word to me. Even when I tried speaking to her, what I received was a silent treatment.I am well aware that I fucked up. I should have journeyed ahead with her. If I had, none of this would have happened.As we moved, we came across a river in the woods. We were still far from the capital, but if we kept walking we would be much closer.We stopped by the river. Sheila went ahead a
Killian's point of viewI got on the horse, behind Sheila. I wrapped my arms stylishly around her, reaching out to the reins in her hands. I smiled at the sparks that formed there. Sheila retracted her hands, folding them against her chest.I sighed, tugging harder on the reins, navigating the horse out of the human village. Soon we were back in the woods. Instead of following the main route that led back to the capital, I decided to go through a different route. The Fire Crest Pack could be scattered around waiting for us, and I desperately hoped Morgan and the guys were safe.We rode for hours, the bright burning of the sun lessened, slowly retiring for the day. I moved faster on the horse. We had to get to shelter before the moon came up and darkness covered the earth.After a few hours of riding, we reached a familiar cottage right outside the capital. The moon was already shining down on us, and it would be dangerous to keep on riding. We would rest here for the night, and hopefu
Sheila's point of viewThe sensual tension in the air prickled between us as Killian's eyes went over my body, again and again. I couldn't hide the satisfaction that was rooted in my smile at his tumult. At least he knows exactly the kind of torture he subjects me to. Adie's presence was within me, encouraging me the more.His gaze hungrily swept through me. He was losing what little control he had over himself. I smiled to myself. Good. I was fucking sick of being the one clinging to Killian when he felt the mate bond as much as I did. It wasn't fair that I was the only one subjected to the pain of the mate bond. I was his pack's Luna as well as his mate, and I was tired of being mistreated. I swear to the goddess that I will be treated with respect, and Killian would beg for my love. By the looks of things, I didn't need to do much.Killian's eyes turned almost black with desire, lust, and need. He was completely still on the bed. It felt as if the sight before him had paralyzed him