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~Gemma~ I sat on the edge of the sink. Alpha Devlin stood between my legs, struggling with indecision. We could practically see the wheels turning in his head as he weighed out each option. “Fuck, Dev!” I broke free from her leash long enough to appeal to him. “End this!” It was a brief reprieve as she struggled with me and won. Another laugh rippled out of our mouth. “Brother alpha, I know from experience the little witch prefers each option equally. Pick one. What is your desire? Will it be sharing pleasures with this body?” We opened the robe in enticement. “Or perhaps you wish for me to reveal a secret the witch is keeping from you. Such a naughty witch.” We smiled. “She loves her secrets, even in the face of my wrath. Oh, yes. She has paid the price for her disobedience. Are you aware she enjoys her fair share of pain?” We noticed the controlled rage settle over his features as he digested the goddess' revelations. I regained control of the steering wheel, pushing her to the
~Gemma~ Damon grabbed my legs and pulled me until my ass rested on the edge of the bed. What could I say? The vampire was a man of action. I appreciated that in his character. I also appreciated him leaving guilt and anger out of this transaction. “I missed you so freaking much.” He dropped to his knees between my legs. “Love, you are fucking beautiful.” I moaned when he spread my pussy with his fingers. “Damon, please.” He lodged a full scale assault on my clit. His mouth was everywhere at once. My back arched on the bed when he added a finger into the mix. He rolled and sucked my sensitive nub with his tongue. He added an additional finger as he fucked me with them. But it was the steady, circular motions with the flat of his tongue that pushed me over the edge. “Oh, fuck! Now, Damon!” As his fangs sank deep into the soft mound of my inner-thigh, I tensed up as hellfire coursed through my veins. I only had to survive the burn of his vamp bite for the next few seconds…Waves of eu
~Gemma~ I yawned and stretched. I only grabbed about four hours of shut eye. Damon left around midnight, after I nicely kicked him out. I promised to call him soon. Soon was such a vague term, my kinda commitment. I ran on hopes and dreams at this point. At least I managed to get in a shower and changed into a clean outfit. I wore a pair of skinny jeans, black tee, and some sandals. Candace called me early to say the luna wanted to see me. Therefore, I hauled my ass back to the hotel. Late July was upon us. I felt the summer slipping away. How sad. I drove with my windows down, music blaring. Since Luna Sadie woke up from her slumber, we decided to stop sedation and wait for the next step. The atmosphere in the hotel room tasted heavy of blame and accusation. Yuck! I grabbed my phone, reading a text from my cousin. “Irina should be here in about fifteen minutes.” Alpha Camden paced the room like a wild animal. I asked the luna. “Did he sleep at all?” “I do not think so.” She
~Gemma~ “Ladies and gentleman! We have our jewel.” I held it up in triumph. “Stealing from unconscious women, Gems?” Alpha Devlin grunted in disapproval. I frowned at him. I had shut down all mental pathways. If he felt like communicating with me, his only option was verbal. And he never missed a chance to chastise me. “This necklace only represents ugly things for her. She is better off without it.” “Save your condemnation, wolf.” Irina glowered at Alpha Devlin. “Try not throwing stones, especially when you arrive drenched in another woman’s perfume.” Alpha Devlin growled, moving closer to her. I stepped between them. When they were around each other, I usually had to get out my referee whistle. Irina made it no secret. She did not care for shapeshifters. Especially one in particular. “Children! Behave.” I grabbed Irina’s arm and led her away. We were the first to exit the room. I quickly kissed her cheek, appreciating the support. “Thanks, cousin.” Perfume? Last night, he refus
~Alpha Devlin~ I overheard Gemma and her kin talking quietly. Yes, I stayed hidden around the corner and listened. What of it? “I think it is breaking! It is becoming less effective.” Gemma whined. Irina sighed. “Have you considered facing the music instead of hiding? It has been years, Gemma. It may be best to not put it off any longer. It will only get worse with time.” “No!” Gemma whisper-yelled. “Goddess, no. I cannot. Help me, Irina. I have no one else. I am utterly alone, swimming in a den of wolves. Save me from fucking drowning!” “Fine. Give me the damn necklace. Wait, I smell a dog.” Irina hissed. With no other option, I stepped out from my corner. “Irina. Gemma.” The guilty expressions on their faces did nothing to quell my suspicions. What are these witches up to? “Gemma, Alpha Camden and Luna Sadie are making their departure. Will you accompany me to see them off?” I held out my hand. She hesitated. I saw her desire to refuse me. “We need to show a united front.”
~Gemma~ Sammie and Irina hugged, chatting and catching up on life. I was happy they got along so well, my two best girls. We were at Fame, hanging with Damon. Irina would leave for home in a day so I decided to show her a good time. “You own this club?” Irina asked. “Indeed. It is one of my many businesses. However, this is my favorite as it has sentimental value.” Damon answered. “Why?” Irina downed her drink. “I met our lovely Gemma at this very bar.” He threw a devastating smile at me, placing a kiss on my knuckles. I giggled, my girly parts tingling. When he invited me to hang tonight, I jumped at the opportunity. “Dear goddess! You two are back at it! Aren’t you?” Sammie asked, her stance aggressive. Surprisingly, Irina stuck up for us. “Let’s give the boy a chance, Sam. Don’t you see that stupid grin on her face? When is the last time we’ve seen that happen?” Sammie frowned. “You’re totally right, Rina. I get it.” She pouted, well on her way to tipsy as a wolf could g
~Gemma~ We had a goddamn rat in the Midnight Sky Pack. I glowered at the rat in question. He shrank from my hostility. “Gemma! Are you fucking paying attention?” Alpha Devlin griped at me. I put my hands on my hips. “I’m not and you fucking know it!” We crammed in the conference room. It was late and we never got our French toast thanks to said rat. He witnessed the altercation at Fame and alerted Alpha Devlin. The meddling alpha intercepted us in the parking lot. “Gemma, for goddess’ sake, take a damn seat.” My grumpy alpha commanded. I sighed. Damon sat at one end of the conference table, the alpha at the other. I was pissed at Damon still, but headed in his direction. A low, trickling growl came from Dev. Fuck it! I took a chair in the middle. Damon smirked. He sat in his chair as composed as a regal king. His hands rested on this crossed legs, ever the gentleman. Alpha Devlin wore ripped jeans, no shirt of course, and his feet were bare. His body draped over his chair wit
~Alpha Devlin~ Fuck me! This situation was fucking wrong. Here I sat with my former lover and her current lover. I hung out on the sidelines witnessing their longing stares and flirtatious interactions. I wiped a hand down my face as I waited for the fucking leech to answer my questions. My wolf paced restlessly, crying out for release. We needed a run, a good meal, and possibly a fuck too. I would get none of that. Shit! For a moment I faced my worst nightmare, Gemma pregnant by someone other than me. I mean, it could have been mine. But the timing was off. Vampires couldn’t procreate in the traditional sense so this smirking asshole couldn’t have gotten her knocked up anyway. A fleeting image of her rounded with my child seduced my mind. Fuck! Thankfully, no nightmare pregnancy for us. I glanced at Irina. She did seem off her game. Not as feisty as usual. I frowned, worrying about her situation now. As if I didn’t have enough bullshit on my plate. The vampire’s red eyes bored i
~Gemma~ I cuddled the crap out of a wiggly Little Zander. Yes, I was actively avoiding Rina. “Nobody understands me like you do, little dude.” I squeezed him again for the hundredth time. He stared at me with those dark, sage eyes of his. “Are you hiding out in the nursery?” I startled at the sound of the Alpha’s mocking tone. Where the hell had he come from? His hulking frame looked ominous in the cheery and bright room. “What of it? Mind your business.” He crossed those powerful arms of his across his expansive chest. “You are clinging to my son like your life depends on it. Hence, it is my business.” My shoulders hunched a little as I sat Little Zander down. When his hands immediately grabbed for me, I scooped him up again. “It’s no hope for it now, Alpha Zander. Little Z is my new bestie at the moment.” I winked at him. His sweet, cherub face smiled back at me. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Beta Solar pass by the doorway. “Hey! Beta! Wait up!” I yelled after him, kno
~Alpha Zander~ James crossed his arms. “The witch has a name. It is Gemma. She prefers to be addressed as such.” James walked deeper into the kitchen. His gaze taking in the gamma’s body on the floor. “She attacked Marcus.” I pointed out the obvious. James rolled his eyes. “Marcus is the biggest douchebag around. I could feel her hunger from out there. How could it not be choking everyone from here? We tried to find her some food super early this morning and there was nothing. She was acting weird. Weird for her.” Irina remained quiet, listening to what James said. She studied her mate and then turned to Marcus’ body. “How long until he wakes up?” I wondered. “It was only an apple.” Irina frowned at that. “He will rise when I wish him to. Is anyone offering to go retrieve her? Because I am more than capable.” I nodded my head at James. “The witch,” I began. The look on James’ face irritated me. Given the circumstances, I let it ride. “Gemma,” I corrected. “Go get her and bring
~Gemma~ Why me? Just why? I rolled over, spitting out hair stuck to my mouth. My whole body hurt, like I’d been beaten with a baseball bat. Fuck! I untangled from the bedding. Yeah. Still clothed. Thank goddess. It was ten in the morning. Great! My food hunger still raged. At least the other was nowhere to be found. The day looked bright so far. Before knocking on Rina’s door, I heard feminine moans followed by a giggle. Jeez! I called out. “Um. I hope you guys realize this room is so not sound proof! My imagination is wildly out-of-control now. Thanks for that!” Driven by desperation, I made my way back to the kitchen. Surprise, surprise. Today’s search came back fruitless. Almost. I played with the apple in my hand, debating on eating it. On one hand, it was stupid. People were starving in the world while I agonized over my lack of options. I sat in the same chair I had occupied only hours earlier. I pinpointed the exact moment when my solitude had been breached. “Well, what
~Gemma~ The next night, I received a phone call from an unknown number. “Hello?” “Gems? Thank fuck! Are you okay?” Dev spoke quietly. WTF? I tried multiple times to contact him via mindlink to no avail for the past day. His phone number had been changed. And now he decides to call? When I’m an emotional fucking wreck? Avoiding the goddess' hungers wore me down, physically and emotionally. “Gems?” Shit! I answered. How could I not? “How’s Tyson doing? And Sam?” “Ty’s fine. Sammie is a fucking trooper. I’m convinced they only survived because of the enhanced strength the goddess bestowed upon them.” He hesitated. “Listen…” “Dev, I can’t. I need space to breathe. Let my anger simmer and then maybe I’ll be in the mood to listen.” I hissed at him. “The thing you saw with that she-wolf, it was a mistake I immediately regretted. It didn't get very far.” He went silent for a few moments. I could still hear his breathing over the line. I kept my mouth shut. Otherwise I might cause
~Gemma~ The day was a win so far. The sun glared down on us, warming the water. We met a few pack members. Everyone seemed nice and welcoming. Well, this one she-wolf gave me the stank eye. What could you expect? Rina snagged one fo their most eligible bachelors. Alpha Zander spent more time with me that was necessary. When Little Zander was carted away to take a nap, I joined Rina and her mate in the hot tub. She dangled her feet in the hot water, a towel wrapped around her shoulders. I scooted over, sitting on the opposite side to face them. “This is cozy. With all his money, the alpha couldn’t spring for a bigger hot tub?” What was that all about? When my foot accidentally touched his, I drew my legs up on the seat with me. “Sorry. Not being rude. But there is no freaking way I want any of your spillage.” I apologized. Rina giggled. “Will you help me unpack later?” I glared at her. “We packed most of that crap! I am aware how much is stuffed in those bags and suitcases.” “I
~Gemma~ I stared at Alpha Zander, disoriented for a moment. “Um.” I faltered. “So you’re a blank, right? Maybe tomorrow we can ask Rina to verify. Otherwise, good for you.” He watched me in silence for a moment. “Care for another drink?” “I think I’ve had enough.” I pushed my chair back and stood. “Will you think about what I said?” He stood with me. “About what?” “Joining the Moon Tide Pack and remaining with Irina.” I rolled my eyes. “No pack has two witches. That’s greedy, alpha.” He sighed, irritation riding his voice. “Avoiding the question. Again.” I lifted one shoulder. “It’s a personality quirk. Irina and I together is a lot to handle, you brave, delusional soul. Yes, I will think about it.” “Whatever your current salary, we will double it.” “Wow. That’s a lot for a troublemaker.” His statement stunned me. “I assume you can also help out with pack matters and meetings.” “And Rina?” “As the mate to my beta, her place in the pack is secure. No games, no bullshit. S
~Gemma~ As soon as Rina laid eyes on me, she scowled. “It was meant to drain you of your powers, right?” I asked her. “How do you know?” “Because that’s how I feel! Fucking drained!” I whined. Irina rolled her eyes. “She’s hangry. When is dinner? This one often forgets to feed herself. Then, everyone around her pays the price.” “Hey!” I said. “Rude, but accurate.” “Call the goddess and have her restore your strength.” Rina suggested. I groaned! “Not that bitch! Haven’t I suffered enough?” “Gems!” “Fucking fine!” I summoned her. It must have been my lucky moment of the day. Her cool power swept through me, revitalizing me. She never came to the surface. I felt full, like I had plenty and still had excess left over. Out of curiosity, I touched Alpha Zander’s arm. A shocked expression covered his face. I held on for a count of three before running over and placing a a hand on Rina and her mate. She gasped, clutching at my hand. Beta Solar groaned, in a good way, not complain
~Gemma~ He convinced me all alphas were a chip off the same stupid block. “Are you for real right now? After everything that has gone down?” “Did you sleep with him?” Alpha Zander hissed at me. I rolled my eyes at the his dramatics. “Yes! I slept with him. I would think that fact was obvious.” I wore a black tee-shirt. Alpha Zander’s tee-shirt to be exact. The very one he ripped off his back and ordered me to wear after storming my room. I say my room loosely. The alpha owned it all. “Did you fuck him?” “Bingo! Now we’re getting somewhere.” I crossed my legs. “No, Alpha Zander. I did not fuck James. Not that I think it is any of your damn business.” Beta Solar entered the office. “Gemma, she is awake and asking for you.” I got up and left, making a swift exit from that troubling conversation. When Beta Solar noticed my outfit, I said, “Don’t ask.” My head nodded in the alpha’s direction. Irina sat up in bed. I rushed to her side. “Hi, love! Sorry I wasn’t here when you woke.
~Gemma~ Alpha Zander pushed through the crowds of his pack members. “Move!” He roared. People scattered upon his demand. Something in me snapped as I stared at the nightmare in front of me. Her injuries were extensive. Irina laid on the ground, bloody and broken. Her beautiful black hair sprawled around her, like a bride’s veil. She reached her hand up to me. I grabbed it, kneeling beside her. As her excruciating pain and sorrow rolled over me, I ripped it all away from her, bottling it up in the pits of my rapidly blackening soul. Beta Solar crouched down on her other side, his face a mask of torment. “It’s done, witch. We have them.” I closed my eyes, shuddering in relief even as I absorbed her pain. “I’m dying. We’re dying.” Rina’s voice sounded so very weak. "No spell I cast can fix this." A smile curved on my lips as I swept the remaining hair covering her face to the side. “Do you really think I’d ever let you abandon me in this shitshow? Quiet, while we heal you.” I patt