Aliya
I was right, that conversation was fucking awful. When Luke told me that the pack had been annihilated I was heartbroken. I knew that dad and Alpha Craig had been killed but I had no idea that most of the pack had been murdered as well. I have been here for two days now and I don’t think I have ever cried this much. Then on top of that to find out that Myles was here in the hospital was even more devastating. At least he was still alive. This is where I am now. Doctor Branson called us about an hour ago and told us that he was starting to show signs of waking up. I am sitting by his side holding his hand. I still haven’t dealt with my predicament with my mate either. I am almost positive that he is going to reject me.
(He is not going to reject us)-Haven
(How do you know? Have you talked to his wolf?)-Me
(No but with the way he looks at you I can tell he wants us)-Haven
(Of course, he wants us. I am sure he knows all about my being a hybrid and my powers so like any other alpha he wants me for my powers)-Me
She has nothing to say to that. She knows it is true. This is why the pack was attacked, because of me. I am sure they wanted me for my powers. I really wish I was born a normal werewolf. I feel my hand move and I look down to see Myles trying to open his eyes.
“Hey come on M-Dog open your eyes,” I say.
“I really hate that nickname.” He coughs out.
I can’t help the squeal that escapes from me when he says this. His voice is rough with disuse but he is awake and talking. The door slams open to reveal my brother, Carter, and Alpha Brayden. I roll my eyes when they come barging in like someone is trying to kill us. They all look around trying to figure out what is making me squeal.
“Can you assholes be any fucking louder?” Myles coughs.
“It’s about time you woke up dickhead.” Luke snarks back.
This whole scene makes me smile and I feel like things are somewhat normal. The four of us grew up together. Carter is the younger son of Alpha Craig, and Myles is Beta Jalynda’s son. Yes, I know a female beta is not normal but she was the best. She was also Alpha Craig's cousin so he made her his beta. Myles's older brother Lyle lives in another pack with his mate.
Her pack is in Idaho and he decided to move there to be with her. Plus I know that the alpha there made him his beta so it worked out well for him. Their dad died in a rogue attack before I was born. All I knew was his stepdad and he is creepy as fuck. I always hated being around him. I know that the boys didn’t like or really trust him either, well except for Morrison. Morrison was another one I thought was creepy as fuck and went out of my way to not be around.
“Hey, pinkie can I have my hand back?” Myles asked.
“Fine and stop calling me that M-Dog,” I answer.
He grumbles at me but this is how we act around each other. I hear a deep voice laugh and I know it is Brayden. I try not to be around him too much but he seems to find me a lot. I don’t want to get attached and be let down. I decided a while ago that I don’t need a mate. I had seen a girl I know get rejected and saw how much it hurt. Yeah, I want no part of that.
“Myles, what happened?” I asked.
“Let me recover some more and I will tell you guys everything.” He replies.
I nod my head and we all sit there talking. I had no idea that they knew Alpha Brayden as they did. I think it is great that they made friends outside of our pack. I wish I had more friends but I chose to be by myself. From a young age, I knew I was different. While no one was outright nasty to me or bullied me I saw how they looked at me. I kept to myself all during my school years and mostly stayed in my room or the library when other packs would come to visit. I knew that it wasn’t my fault that mom had died in that attack but I still felt like it was. I also knew I remember smelling a very familiar scent before she cast her spell that made me sleep so she could hide me. It was a very distinct scent but I couldn’t place where I had smelled it before. I swear it smelled like Morrison but when I woke up the next day and Carter was there I didn’t smell that same scent. That's what didn’t make sense since Morrison and Carter are brothers. They should have the same scent. I jump when I feel sparks shoot up my arm.
“Sorry angel but I have been trying to get your attention for twenty minutes now.” Alpha Brayden says.
I can feel my face heat up when he says this. Plus that fact that he called me that again. He has been calling me that for the last two days and I am not sure why. We have not really spoken since I got here.
“I am sorry I was lost in my own head. Sadly his happens a lot.” I admit.
“It is ok angel.” He replied.
I smile at him and hurriedly leave the room. I let out a breath when I run into a wall and fell on my ass. I look up but it is not a wall just Beta Kenrick. I see a smile on his face. This asshole thinks it is funny. I get up and stand there in a staredown with him.
“Sorry, luna but you did run into me.” Beta Kendrick says.
“Yes, I wasn’t paying attention so I am also sorry. Please don’t call me luna since I am not your packs or any other packs luna.” I state.
I push past him before he can say anything to me and shut the door to my room. I decided that I will have my dinner brought up to me so I can avoid Alpha Brayden. I wish I could be his mate but he deserves a full-blood she-wolf, not some hybrid freak. I wipe the few tears that have slipped out of my eyes away and sit down on the couch.
“Why are you hiding in your room?” Luke asks.
He found me after I didn’t show up for dinner. I roll my eyes at him.
“I am not hiding,” I remark.
“Kendrick said that he literally ran into you earlier and you asked him not to call you luna.” Luke points out.
“That’s because I am not a luna,” I comment.
“Aliya…” Luke starts.
“No this can’t happen. I don’t want a mate and I don’t deserve one.” I add.
Luke doesn’t say anything after I tell him this. We have argued about this before. I had given up on finding my mate years ago. Mom had explained to both of us that fae is able to find their mate at any age. They only need to either look at them or touch them to know. She also explained that angels are able to find their mate when they turn 14 years old. Werewolves are able to find their mates when they turn 18 and ironically that is also when they get their wolves. I however got my wolf at 16, but still hadn’t found my mate when I turned 18. Then that night happened. I had no idea who he was but I made sure that he didn’t see me either. It had worked out until now. I know I should reject him but I can’t put either of us through that much pain. I decide to act as if he doesn’t affect me and maybe he will get so fed up that he rejects me. I already know that it is coming that is why I don’t understand why he is being all sweet and he even gave me a sweet nickname. Luke and I talk for a while but he soon leaves as I can tell he is tired. They are supposed to let Myles out of the hospital tomorrow and I know that we are planning on talking to him a day or two after that. Alpha Brayden wants him to rest before our big talk. I feel bad for Haven that I can’t accept our mate but this is the way it has to be. I have already made plans to leave anyway. As soon as I hear what Myles has to say I am leaving. I am not going to place this pack in danger. I know that this rogue pack wants me and I plan on making it hard for them to find me. I think it’s time I do a bit of world travel.
Brayden It has been a week since we found Aliya and five days since Myles woke up. We had planned on waiting for two days and then having him tell us what had happened that night but he was so weak still that the talk has waited until now. Kayssia and Yvette were supposed to be back by now but with everything going on they decided to postpone leaving the pack Yvette’s cousin is in. They should be back tomorrow. Dad, mom, Luke, Carter, Myles, Kendrick, Eddie, and Aliya are in my office. Keith, Harry, and Xalen are also here. Dad thought it would be a good idea if they were here. I look over at Aliya. She hasn’t been avoiding me but she has been acting as if the bond between us isn’t there. I have caught her numerous times watching me so I know she feels something. I have no idea why she is fighting the bond as much as she is. I have told mom and dad that she is my mate hoping they could explain why she is fighting it but they have no idea either. “Ok, Myles tell us what ha
Aliya I have been in the Midnight Forest Pack for almost three weeks. I was planning on leaving but Luke and Carter figured out my plans and put a stop to them. I just told them to leave me alone but then the weather decided to take a turn for the worst. It has been raining non-stop now for three days. It even turns to almost snow occasionally. I have talked with a few of the surviving pack members that came to this pack and they all said the same thing. Nobody had any forewarning that an attack was imminent. I know Morrison was there as was Andrew. I know their scents. I didn’t physically see them but I definitely smelled them. I am sitting in the kitchen when I what the front door to the packhouse open and slam against the door. “What the hell?” I hear Eddie say. “It’s just us brother, I know you missed me.” A woman’s voice states. I peek around the wall of the kitchen and there are two gorgeous women standing there. I can tell that the one is Eddie’s sister. They l
Brayden It has been three days and I am at a loss as to what to do. Aliya has been both avoiding me and ignoring me unless she is forced to talk to me. On top of that when she does talk to me she uses my alpha title. I sit on the edge of my bed with my head in my hands trying to figure out what happened to make her act like this. I rack my brain but I come up with nothing. I thought I had been making progress with her, but I guess not. I let out a huff and walk out of my room down towards the dining room. I run into Malika on the way and we walk to breakfast together. As we turn the corner we run into Aliya. “Sorry Alpha, Luna,” She says and quickly walks to the table. “Did she just call me luna?” Malika asked. “Yes she did and I have no idea where she got that from,” I answer. I have no idea where she got the idea that Malika was my luna. I love the girl but that is because she is my cousin. Her father and my mother are siblings. They were raised in Englund. Dad m
Aliya As soon as I opened my eyes I had to close them again. I don’t remember the light in my room being this fucking bright. I tried to sit up but laid right back down again when my head felt like it was going to explode. I finally force my eyes to open but it takes them a bit to adjust to the bright light when they do I am shocked to see that I am in a hospital room. I don’t remember anything. I look up when the door to my room opens and in walks Luke. I can see the relief on his face when he realizes that I am awake. “Why am I in the hospital?” I ask. “You were brought here yesterday afternoon after Carlton found you unconscious on the floor in your bedroom. He came into the main room carrying you. Brayden took you from him and carried you here.” Luke explained. I have no idea what to say to that. I knew that I was feeling off but I didn’t think it was that bad. Luke hands me my phone and I look at it. Damn it’s afternoon already. That means I have been here for al
Aliya I slowly wake up and when I go to move a shooting pain travels down my arm. I try to move my shoulder only to find it in a sling. I look around and that is when I realize that I am again in a hospital bed. I close my eyes and think. I remember waking up in Brayden’s bed. I climbed out of it and made my way down to my room. I grabbed my stuff and walked back up the stairs to the guest room I was in before. I left them a note letting them know that I had moved back into the guest room across from Brayden’s room. I also let them know that I was going to let Haven out for a run. That’s when I remember the wolf that attacked Brayden and the others. Although I am not sure why they were all out looking for me. I heard Brayden call my name and he sounded mad. I open my eyes when I hear the door open. “Ali why did you run?” Carter asked. “I didn’t run. Did you idiots even read the note I left?” I said. I watch as Myles pulls the note out of his pocket. The five of them
Brayden I could see the confusion on all three of their faces while Eddie had his vision. When mom asked my angel if she knew anything about gifted wolves, I was surprised to hear her tell mom that she had heard of them but never met one. I looked at Luke and Carter, and I could tell they were linking. I think they might know more than they are letting on. I told my angel that we needed to talk after dinner, but now it looks like we will be discussing gifted wolves first. This might be a good thing. Hopefully, this will help Aliya realize that she has nothing to worry about when it comes to Andrew and Morrison hurting me. We follow dad up to his office when dinner ends. “What do you three know about gifted wolves?” Dad asks. “I have heard of them but like I said I have never met one. As far as I know we didn’t have one in our pack.” Aliya says. Dad looks at Luke and Carter, and I can tell that they know something. Aliya looks at them as well. Luke lets out a sigh. “W
Aliya When I woke up the next morning I can’t move and I felt warm air on the back of my neck. I start to freak out when I smell his eucalyptus forest after a fresh rainstorm scent. I try to turn around but I still can’t move. I look down to find a huge muscular arm wrapped around my waist. I start to squirm out from under it but all that does is make it hold me tighter. I feel something move behind me as his hand moves up under my shirt and touches the skin on my stomach. I suck in a breath when his fingers start gliding across my skin leaving sparks everywhere. “Good morning angel,” Brayden says. His voice is deep and raspy sounding. Considering he just woke up and all. I am sure my face is turning red. I have never slept with a guy before. I mean I used to crawl into bed with Luke when I had nightmares. That was when I was younger and after mom had been killed. I am not sure what do to. I am not sure I have ever slept this good and felt this safe. “Morning,” I wh
Brayden I smirk to myself when I think about waking up to my angel in my arms this morning. She had fallen asleep crying so I laid her down then turned off the lights and climbed in behind her. I had pulled her to me and she had snuggled into my chest. I haven't slept that well in a long time. Both my wolf and I were content to have her in our arms. My wolf and I about lost it when she started to tell me the last time she had slept with a guy until she said it was Luke and that it was after she had nightmares. I am sure it had to do with her mother and I can remember Kayssia crawling into my bed after she had a nightmare too. Breakfast went well and I told them about the Coastal Current pack led by Alpha Barrett claiming their old pack for now. I also told Carter that Alpha Barrett would be here next week to talk with him. I could see the concern in his eyes and I let him know that the talk will be positive. I was going to show my angel around that pack when Kendrick told me
Epilogue 2 Violet - 1 ½ later We sit on the edge of their border watching them. Aliya now has a six-month-old son; her daughter is almost two years old. Tallyn is pregnant with her second as is Lailani. The pack has been doing great these last two years. I stand up and head back to the car. These last two years have been rough. Brayden turned all of us over to King Luthar, well, except for Heather, Johanna, and Nelson. Johanna and Nelson were handed over to the supernatural council, who turned them over to her old coven. I have no idea what happened after that. I heard that they were put to death but then I heard she was stripped of her magic and they were shipped off to somewhere far away to live in a pack that dealt with people like them. Harlow, Scar, Liam, and Willow were put to death since they were the last remaining members of the pack that betrayed his father all those years ago. Heather and Johnny were handed over to her father. Again I heard that he placed them
Epilogue Aliya - Six months later Well, it is colder than hell outside. I swear it was just summer and then this horrible weather came out of nowhere. I am sitting on the bench in front of the window watching more fucking snow pour down. It has been this way for the last two days. I let out a huff and stand up. I look down when I hear a quiet cry. I am holding my three-month-old daughter. Yes, I was right when I kept thinking I was having a girl. She was born in the middle of the last day of summer. She is so adorable and yes I might be biased since she is mine. She has a full head of slightly curly strawberry-blonde hair and dark blue eyes with flecks of gold in them. Phillip says that she is the perfect mix of Brayden and me and I think that I have to agree with him. I have a feeling she is going to be a little thing like me since she was just over five pounds when she was born. Mom and great-grandfather told me that they can already feel her powers but until she gets
Alpha Phillip It has been two days since Aliya, Tallyn, and Lailani had been kidnapped. I was pissed that they let themselves be kidnapped. When they had returned from Morrison’s pack and I saw an unconscious Aliya in Brayden’s arms I wanted someone dead. She was pale and looked so fragile which was not normal for her. When Brayden came back down after placing her in their bed I made them tell me what happened from the beginning. I was both shocked and not surprised that Aliya had known what they were up to and had come up with a plan of her own to put an end to all this shit. I knew in my heart that she would have to be the one to end this but I sure as hell wasn’t going to tell my son that. I could see Hillary out of the corner of my eye and I knew she was just as surprised by this as I was. The boys had been home about half an hour when there was a loud knock on the door. Brayden let out a growl. I knew he was afraid that they would wake Aliya up and right now that girl n
Dreston I had heard stories from my grandfather and some of my great uncles about a fae so powerful that no other fae or person with magic could touch them. Those stories were told to us as children and for all intense and purposes were myths. They were mainly used as bedtime stories. Grandfather told me that it has been well over a thousand years since a fae with that much power was born. I was considerably older than both Luke and Aliya. The family was aware that Luke was fairly powerful when he was born but we also knew that his powers would manifest later since for some weird reason male fae didn’t acquire their powers until they were older. When Aliya was born, we all knew right then that she was beyond powerful. When great-great-aunt Belinda informed us that Aliya was that one in a thousand-year fae we were all shocked, I knew that Deliah was proud of her but we could all tell that Aliya’s dad was not as thrilled. Don’t get me wrong he loved his daughter and spoiled her
Brayden I woke up this morning with a bad feeling. I knew it had to do with my angel and I didn’t like it one bit. I could tell when I went down for breakfast that Kendrick was feeling the same way I was. Looking around most of the guys seemed to be feeling the same way. I tried my hardest to keep my angel from leaving the packhouse and heading into town with Tallyn and Lailani but they were adamant that they needed a few more things for the pups and other things. I let her go very unwillingly as did Kendrick and Eddie. I looked up at the sky thinking that it would be dark and overcast but no, it was the perfect day out. The sun was shining and it was hot and humid. Typical weather for this time of year. They had been gone a few hours when Dreston and Nikolas came tearing into the packhouse at the same time Carter, Luke, and Myles came flying through the front door. I knew at that moment that something was very wrong. Dreston was carrying a crystal ball. I wasn’t sure what
Harrison We had to wait an extra day for Aliya, Tallyn, and Lailani to make it into town. We are not sure why they didn’t make it into town when we originally thought they’d be here. I was told that Tallyn was in the hospital so I am guessing it was related to the pup. I know the others are chomping at the bit to get these three. I honestly have no idea why they want Tallyn. She really isn’t that special of a hybrid. I know why they want Aliya and Lailani. When we heard that they would be in town the next day we made damn sure that everything was ready for them. They didn’t show up until midmorning and then they had brunch first. We were literally going crazy watching them walk around and go into every store but ours. I know Nelson was losing patients but there was nothing we could do. It’s not like we could go out and force them to come into our store. I think we almost jumped the gun when they finally walked in although they took their time getting to the back where we c
Aliya The three of us were suspossed to go into town today. We had been listening in on their conversation. We knew that Nelson and Johanna were back in town again. We knew their plan and which shop they had chosen. What we weren’t expecting was Violet’s mother to be part of this. Then when they were talking about her being able to use magic I was floored. I am not sure if that meant she is a part witch but this threw a curveball into our plan. I needed to find out what exactly she is but we were out of time. I knew they were going to be pissed when we didn’t show up in town but that is not my problem. I could hear them discussing the reasons we hadn’t been seen in town that day. None of which were true. Lailani had a terrible migraine and Tallyn started having contractions, which turned out to be false contractions. Dr Nelson said that she still had at least a month or so before she would give birth. Poor Kendrick was a mess. I thought he was going to have a heart attack
Henry (Willis) In just a few more days and we will be able to set our plan into motion. I had finally gotten a hold of the guy that I know that owns the rental truck company and he had let me borrow one of the trucks. Nelson and Johanna will be back in town tomorrow. After that it will take us at least two days to get the location set up and for Johanna to get the spell in place. She had to find someone who could help since Aliya would be able to sense her magic. Luckily Violet knew of someone that would be able to help. I was shocked as was Harrison when we found out that it was her mother. As far as anyone knew her mother had disappeared and everyone thought she was dead. It turns out she is not dead and that Violet had been in contact with her for years. Her father and Alpha Hewitt never knew his. She never did tell us why her mother left the pack but that doesn't matter anyway. “I still can’t believe that Violet has fae blood in her. I would have never guessed since yo
Brayden It’s been way too quiet around here. I have talked to the other alphas and they said the same thing. Morrison and his pack have been sticking close to home. None of us has seen any of his guys around our packs. Hell, even Zharten hasn't seen any around his kingdom. There haven’t been any more reports of special/gifted wolves being kidnapped. Dad has been keeping up with that. Which is good and I would like to keep it that way. We still haven’t found where they are hiding the other wolves they kidnapped. Emmanual was able to trace the truck to the border of Tennessee and North Carolina but then all traces of them disappeared. Again we think that Johanna is behind this. I have a weird feeling that they are hiding those girls right under our noses. On top of everything else, the women are acting normal. There haven’t been any more hushed conversations and they haven't been acting like they are planning something. I am not sure if this is a good thing or not but I wil