"Let me love you." Those words almost undid Ace as he pulled her down to kiss her again. He just could not get enough of her again. Their lips met in a duel, a fight to show each other their love. His hands sliding through her hair, Ace breathed in her scent, wanting to soak in her essence. "I need you, sugar." Ace groaned out as Crystal traced a finger down his torso, moving back slowly. She hovered over him for a moment, rubbing the head of his manhood against her entrance before moving away and kneeling between his thighs. Her eyes glowed at the fading mark there on the inside of his thigh and she quivered in delight, wanting to taste him again and mark him again. But this time, Ace was not content to lie down. As she would have taken him into her mouth, he reached down, letting his callused thumb rub her lips, stopping her with his hold, "I don't want to play, Crystal. Mark me."Crystal pouted. Of course, he did not want to play. But she wanted to... Crystal lightly bit over his
Erin stilled and returned to her human form. Standing up without a word, she ignored the black wolf and stalked to the tree trunk where they kept a stash of clothing readily available. Pulling out the jeans she pulled them up with a snap when she felt Ace's arms slip around her. Placing his chin on her shoulder, he nuzzled his mark and questioned her, " What happened to you? Just now we were lying in each other's arms with complete pleasure, and now you are so angry." "We've just spent our first night together in such a long time and the moment your eyes open, all you can think of is going away? Get out of my sight before I attack you." He pulled her closer and smiled against her cheek," Let me get this right, you are going to attack me to keep me close?" "Hmpf." Crystal snorted but leaned back ever so slightly into his embrace. "Crystal, I am not trying to go away from you. In fact, the last thing I want to do is be away from you and our child." Ace placed his hand over her stoma
The next few days, Ace immediately returned to working with his people as well as merging his and the newly forming Snowheart Pack seamlessly into one pack. As soon as the matters concerning Goddess Indiva were brought to an end, their newly merged pack would be christened the Snowheart Hunters Pack. With Ace's patient handling and Crystal's Erin's impatient handling of his wolf, the volatile Doyen had come to gain a bit of balance. But Ace knew that things were still unstable at the moment. The closer Doyen was to Erin and Crystal, the more powerful and balanced he would be but if something were to happen to his mate, all hell would break loose. Ace had known his own beast’s power in the past but what he felt from Doyen was tenfold of that. In fact, if his guess was correct, his powers were now on par with Crystal's. Ace wanted to take the time to carefully study this change and use it to the best of his advantage but it was one thing they lacked. TimeHe could already feel their ti
Fire burnt everywhere as Indiva sat cross-legged in front of a huge pyre. Slowly, she added a few herbs to the roaring fire in front of her and continued to chant under her breath. The herbs sizzled loudly as they burnt and with the fire reflecting in her eyes, Indiva added sage to the fire and then oil. Finally, a figure seemed to emerge from the fire and Indiva grinned. Throwing in more herbs she continued to chant louder and louder until a woman made of fire stood in the large pit. With vacant eyes, the fire woman stared at the Goddess and spoke the words," Why have you summoned me, mistress?"Indiva threw back her head in laughter. "Yes, siren. I have summoned you. I am your mistress. Here, take my blood."Slicing her wrist, Indiva let a few drops of her blood fall into the pyre and soon the fire siren soon started to take the looks of a human. Laughing wildly, Indiva then offered a dead woman lying on the side and pointed to her, and that is your human sacrifice.The siren turne
Ace drove through the small towns towards the island. Driving a car was not a new experience for him but Doyen continued to get antsy and now that the wolf was in his entire form, the anxiety seemed to be doubling up.. The wolf was just not used to sitting in a car and not travelling on foot. But Indiva would be expecting them to come through the forests and not drive. After all wolves were known to look down upon such technology. Another reason to do this was the new information they had gleaned from the three alphas who had visited them previously and offered them passage. So, to sneak into the forests of Indiviana, as the small island was called, they would have to slip under the radar and not let anyone know the route they were going to use. Let Indiva think that they could come from Leo's lands or from water via the other alpha's territory or from the sky! The so called Goddess had spent all her powers and was now on equal footing with them to have a fair battle. There was also
Instead of spending the night on the road as they had previously planned, Ace and Crystal booked themselves into a hotel. It was going to be their last night together for once they started to secure allies outside the wolf packs, Indiva would definitely get wind of it from her spies. As they had interacted with a few other weres in the small cafe, they had understood the network of spies among the foxes was as well established as those of Ace’s own wolves which was a feat of its own.Once Indiva knew, she of course would direct her demons towards them and then as per the original plan, Ace would…Ace shook his head. No. He needed to focus. Andn to not think of all the things that could happen. Doyen’s restlessness was affecting him in the worst possible way.Just then Crystal walked out of the bathroom dressed in an excuse of a dress. Staring at her,Ace felt his heart stutter like always. She seemed to be getting more and more beautiful and alluring by the day. The staples of bulge h
The lone black wolf trudged through the forest in search of water. It had been seven days since it had been travelling and soon, he would reach his destination. He yearned to mind link with his mate and chat with her but with the distance, they were at, his energy would be draining and that would only hinder their goal. He had expected Indiva to set up many traps in these forests because it was one that Leo usually used to travel to Indiviana. So she was aware that Doyen knew of the route but instead once again the course had been devoid of all that. He wondered if she had instead poisoned the water or maybe the soil and food but everything he sniffed smelled normal. As he neared the small stream, however, he felt another presence. Whirling around Doyen observed his surroundings, looking for the person or animal making the rustling sound that he had just heard. It happened again and this time, Doyen narrowed his eyes as a young woman jumped out of the bushes with a large stick in her
Sitting around the large table in the cafe that now seemed to have become their new strategy room. Apart from foxes and werecats, Crystal had now successfully allied with werebears. Considered to be the most notorious and difficult to get along with, the mere feat of getting the Bear King to meet them had earned Crystal an even more reputation. At present they were discussing ways of breaking into Indiviana and getting rid of the demon guards that prevented people from entering and leaving. The werecat that presently was sitting in front of her was smiling at her in amusement. "You really are something, Luna Crystal! This plan that you have created is brilliant because of its mere simplicity. But, I do have a question. How do you know all this?""What all this are we talking about?"The werecat snorted again, mumbling something and spoke," The way to handle the guards. Aren't you too young to know all this?""I am. But I have been wanting my revenge since I was eight. And while I did
"My baby?" The first thought that came to Crystal when she woke up and felt her stomach that everything had been a dream and her baby had been stolen by Indiva. As tears of agony came to her eyes and she tried to move, her hand was held by Ace. Tears in her eyes, she tried to speak when he placed a small kiss on her forehead. "Our baby is safe. She was just too small so Juan has taken her to a makeshift care unit.""She? We have a baby girl?"With a loud exhale, Ace spoke," Yes sugar. We have a little baby girl..."Crystal frowned at the weary tone of voice and questioned tentatively,"You are not happy?"Once agian, he leaned forward before placing reassuring kisses all over her face. "I am very happy. Just worried about the future...""Why? Is there some other villain posing as a threat?" Crystal asked wth a trace of fear."No! Sigh! Crystal... our daughter..." As Ace left the words hanging, Crystal widened her eyes, all thoughts of negative thoughts running through her...She held h
The silence in the night continued as scene after scene continued to change showing the siren's plan to kill the Goddess by luring Luna Crystal. A strange murmur raced through the crowd as everything continued according to the plan of the siren and Luna Crystal was separated from the battle by Ace and the siren. They watched from his eyes as he gazed worriedly at his wife who was suffering discomfort and seemed to be rubbing her belly continuously. Because the siren had been made with Indiva's magic she was well aware of the magic and easily led them to Indiva. But instead of engaging in a war, they had not expected that Indiva would disappear into the woods followed by Aenora. As Crystal would have followed them, Ace summoned Doyen and spoke to Erin with their mind link.”No. Wait here. And fight with me. Our people have already spread through the forest, she won't be able to disappear easily." They watched as the Luna Queen immediately stilled and followed the black wolf’s bidding.
“I know what they said… They said I ran away and shook hands with the enemy. I know what they said…They said that I betrayed my mate. I know what they said… They said I fell under the spell of a siren. I know what they said…They said I was lured away by the thirst for magic and power… kidnapped by lust. I know what they said…They said that I would not return to my mate…be killed by the Goddess I was meant to kill. I know what they said…”The small wisp of smoke that had arisen from the witch’s hand slowly took the image of Alpha Ace in the middle of the dark sky. With every word the smoky Alpha spoke, the chillier everyone felt. These were indeed the rumours that had been spreading through the ranks over the last many hours but to hear them from this wisp of smoke in such a voice was way too scary even for the most hardened shifters. It made them think of ghosts.The witch herself trembled and gulped as she uttered a few words, tightening the smooth lock of hair in her palm and spoke,”
Dissent spread through the army as the werewolves questioned Alpha Ace's presence beside Goddess Indiva at the beginning of the war while the foxes fed the fire of rumours. Even as most of the shifters would not dare to question either Crystal or Ace, out of sheer fear, they did not seem to have any qualms about discussing the same and spreading rumours. But nobody knew the truth of the matter as the Goddess had been defeated without any witnesses. Using this momentum the fox shifters questioned Nate," Beta Hunter. The Queen is still in labour. And the others are still in recovery but what about the Queen's consort? What about Alpha Ace? We all saw him standing there right next to that Goddess and whoever that woman was. Did he fight on their side? Has he betrayed his mate? All of us agreed to an alliance not just with the queen but also on the trust of Ace Hunter's mate and the backing of the warriors of the Moonhunter Pack. But now it seems Alpha Ace was not a part of this war. So,
As Crystal struggled to breathe through the contractions, she hoped and prayed that her baby would survive. Tears of happiness escaped her eyes. Her baby had decided to come just after the threat had been eliminated. Now they would be able to live peacefully. She would not have to constantly look over her shoulder in fear. But unknown to her, a certain threat still thrived. The fox clan were known for their cunningness but also their selfishness. At this moment, two red foxes scoured the remains of the dead. Like scavengers, they also looked for something from the dead and did not 'waste' their time in mourning their comrades. "Dam* it! Where is that box? Are you sure it is not there where that Luna buried the heart?" Grumbled the female vixen as she tried to look for the small box which held Indiva's sealed powers. The other fox glared at her and spoke sharply," Keep your voice down! I know it is not there! Do you think the Luna will be so stupid to put it in a place where everyo
As the net was cast and Indiva prepared to disappear, Aenora was not going to be easily defeated. Summoning all her powers, Aenora filled the air with pheromones so strong that the air started to feel sickeningly cloying. While Erin in her wolf form was barely affected other than feeling a bit hazy, Goddess Indiva, with little and now almost exhausted power, was forced to her knees. But Indiva was not going to let go so easily and continued to chant the spells, tightening the hold of the net on Crystal lest the wolf tries to escape or attack her. But Crystal seemed uncaring and unaware of her surroundings. Probably the shock of losing her mate and having to live with his betrayal seemed to finish her will to live. But Aenora- the siren on the other end had gone crazy as she continued to attack Indiva until finally, Indiva was unable to escape and finally lay panting on the floor as their almost exhausted powerful auras glowed faintly around them,. Seeing that she had brought the vill
"Do not forget that I am still a Goddess, Aenora," Indiva thundered. "It still holds the binding power of the heavens!" The siren snorted and narrowed her eyes, "And I don't think that you will find a way to say the words in such a way that the promise would be circumvented? No mistress. You will give me the box." Placing one hand behind her back, Indiva curled her fingers and urged, "The box is of no use to you, Aenora. It is mine. Ask for anything and I will give you." Instead of replying, Aenora let out a shriek and jumped at Indiva who was about to cast a curse at her. Indiva fell to the floor while the box slipped out of her hand. Kicking her in the stomach, Aenora jumped towards the box only to be hit by magic and thrown against the walls. As the Goddess and siren continued to fight, throwing curses t each other, two pairs of eyes continued to stare. A while later as it looked no one would be lost, a loud howl broke through the woods. The wolf's howl was filled with agony an
Aenora hurried behind the tiny bird with narrowed eyes. She needed to see where Goddess Indiva was going. That Goddess wanted nothing more than all the shifters to be eradicated and Luna Crystal to lose her life. And yet, now when Crystal was about to engage in a fight with Ace, the goddess was fleeing instead of staying to help or watch. Aenora searched the sky as the sun's rays hurt her eyes, looking for the tiny bird which had disappeared into the sky. Was Ace correct? This Goddess Indiva had only planned to use them and then kill them. But she had promised that if they succeeded in defeating Luna Crystal, she would let Ace and her leave together so that they could live happily... The beautiful face turned into a scowl and she touched the late trunk of a tree as she ordered," Tell me where the goddess has disappeared."A small hollow appeared in the tree as it spoke," The Goddess has entered the secret cave at the end of these woods. Our Goddess Siren, the Goddess Indiva is in a t
No word was spoken as the rays of the sun fell across the sand. With a single raised hand, Crystal directed her troops to march forward. While the others almost seemed to have fallen into a trance at the sight of Ace Hunter, the calm determination in Crystal's eyes and gestures seemed to re inforce their energy. Yes... Luna Crystal hadn't just spoken words about fighting the loved ones. She was also prepared to fight those she loved.Soon, the silence was broken by growls, howls and the sounds of war. Bones popped as humans turned animals and attacked those who had hurt their loved ones. For the army they fought may carry the faces of their loved ones but in the end, they were not the same instead the undead were reminders of what they had lost.As the silence was absorbed by loud noises, Indiva turned away from the battle, uncaring whether her own army lived or died. Crystal was holding up really well for someone whose mate had just cheated on her. She stared intently at Ace and Aeno