Devon's povMy eyes narrowed as I noticed the figure coming behind us. It was Lucien. How was he here? I had left him behind at the cliff and he should have gone to look for Avery.Avery shouldn't have been at the castle and he shouldn't have been able to know that Avery was here. But most of all, why was he coming after us and not trying to rescue Avery? This was bad, either way, he would be affecting my plans and I needed to stop him.“Speed up!!!” I yelled at the elder and he pressed on the turtle. The vehicle zoomed off and we began to leave Lucien behind but then he howled and shifted partially.My eyes widened as I saw his tiny figure slowly becoming larger and larger. As he got closer, I could see his face and I felt my heart skip a beat. He looked like a monster, his face was scrunched up and he had hair protruding from his body.His eyes were red and his sclera was black, he was like a humanoid beast and I could feel the aura and strength he was exuding. This was bad, this is
Lucien's POVI chased after the speeding van, and as I slowly caught up to it, it sped up even more. My eyes narrowed, I was in a time crunch, I had to get that boy to safety fast before Aasimar totally lost his mind. I knew Avery was strong but I didn't think she was strong enough to hold back Aasimar for long.I transformed although partially, I didn't want to rip my clothes and a partial transformation should be enough to catch up to the vehicle. I sped up and I slowly caught up to them, I could see Devon's eyes looking at me through the side mirror.His eyes widened when he saw me but I paid no mind. As soon as I was within range, I hit the van and sent it tumbling. I knew that a tumbling of this amount couldn't injure a werewolf even if it was only a child.I approached the upside-down van to get the boy but the elders began to come out of it. My eyes narrowed at them, these fools. Even if Devon was stupid, I didn't expect these elders to be. They knew well what Aasimar was capab
Lucien's POVI rushed towards the boy with wide eyes, he staggered backwards with his hands around his neck. Blood poured out of it and he slumped backwards, I caught him and placed my hand on his neck. He was a werewolf and all I had to do was apply pressure and stop the bleeding long enough for him to heal but for some reason he wasn't healing and he seemed to have noticed it.I picked him up and I began rushing towards Aasimar, he must know what to do, maybe their blood was different. But as I rushed, the bit seemed to get more lifeless. His eyes were wide at first but now they were normal and tear-filled.“I… I… dad….” He struggled to say but I shushed him, he couldn't die, I couldn't let him die. He was still young and he had so much ahead of him and he wasn't even to be blamed for any of the things that happened.“Shhh,... I'll get you to your father, don't worry. I'll get you there, just hang on.” I said.I ran even faster, I didn't want to transform because he might get tilted
Isabella's POVA few hours ago.I followed after Lady Nightshade as we moved through the forest, we hurried towards the location that Donovan had been tracked to. We didn't use any vehicles for fear of alerting the enemies and only three other betas followed us. They were very skilled fighters, Lady Nightshade had picked the best among them for this mission.There were three locations obtained from lady nightshades deduction and it was sure that one of them would be a trap but no one knew which one. I didn't really care which was a trap as far as one of the three groups that were sent out found roan.For this hunt, the Crescent Valley pack had gone all out. Three groups of their best fighter were sent out including the alpha and his Luna, we were going to catch Donovan and make him pay.We had been running for a while now and I could see that the other three were a bit fatigued. I was too and only lady Nightshade seemed to be fine. I was worried, I had been having the nagging feeling
Isabella's POVI was bleeding all over, my muscles were sore and my throat was dry. All around me were dead werewolves but there were still many more, they seemed to be never-ending and Donovan sat and watched as we were getting exhausted to death.Lady Nightshade was surrounded by five werewolves, she had killed almost twenty of them and I would have been in awe of her killing so many powerful foes but I was too tired to think.I just kept on swinging my sword again and again. The remaining two werewolves that had come with us were already dead and we—lady Nightshade and I— were the only ones left. Time was moving fast and my eyes were filled with despair as Roan's death came closer and closer but all through it whenever I looked at him he seemed to be smiling at me, telling me it was okay.I fought harder and harder, I fought more than I had ever done for anyone before and yet it wasn't enough. I watched as time slipped from both of us while Donovan smiled and laughed at our despair
Isabella's POVI opened my eyes and looked beside me, the bed was empty as usual. I smiled lopsidedly, these past weeks have been hard. We had a grand funeral for the dead people including Roan and we've been mellow ever since. I knew that Alpha Hawthorne and Lady Nightshade were planning on how to get Donovan but for now, they are keeping everyone out of the loop.I've been having dreamless nights since that day and it's been even more hurtful than having nightmares. I miss Roan so much and I want to see him even if it's a nightmare but it's almost as if he is gone forever.I sighed, it was time to practice. I got out of bed and I changed into something loose. I looked at my sword and after hesitating for a while, I left it. I haven't been able to properly wield it ever since that day.I walked out of the room and headed to the training ground, I saw Avery sitting down there, staring into the distance. She had been a bit different ever since that day. She had given us all a big scare
Avery's povI stood on the balcony and I stared into the horizon as the sun rose. I haven't been able to sleep much for the last few weeks. Whenever I close my eyes I seem to see images of memories that weren't mine, heartrending memories that filled my heart with dread and despair.I wondered how he did it, how he lived so much with such memories and feelings but I guess he did it for his son. I couldn't help but finally get what it was like to be a parent, linvin in torment for the rest of your life just so you could watch over your child. Such love was… unfathomable.I sighed as I walked away from the balcony and out of the room to the training ground. I sat on the bench and I stared absentmindedly into space. I just couldn't seem to focus.I heard footsteps and I looked to see Isabella entering the training ground. She looked sad, she had always had that look ever since that day. She had been so happy when I woke up. We hadn't really talked much about our experiences that day and
Lucien's POVI stood in front of the old run-down temple and I stared at the graves in front of me, it was the grave of Aasimar and his son. I had gone back to get them and I returned them back to their home, the place where they had been peaceful before our matters had pulled them into a typhoon of sorrow and death.I blamed myself for their death even now, if I had been strong enough, If I had been sane enough, if I had been even more cunning than Donovan then none of this would have happened.I looked up into the sky, something I don't do as often anymore; I felt like my father would be disappointed in me for the havoc I had caused and for killing an old friend of his. I was ashamed.“Come back home, Lucien.” I heard a voice say, there was no one near me but I knew that Esme was around. I haven't gone back to the castle since that day, I have been living on my own in the city.I felt like I didn't deserve to be an alpha. I mean, what kind of alpha wasn't strong enough to protect hi
Lucien's Pov Walking down the aisle was one thing I never imagined I would do. The thought of walking down a path lined with roses and a red carpet, and holding someone in my arms beside me that I promised to love and care for, seeming like a foreign concept. It felt weird to think that I had finally been humbled. And that I had finally been brought to my knees to consider love as anything more than erotic pleasure. It still felt strange to me that I had actually gotten here. To this point? And a part of me really felt proud.I never thought I would get here and I never thought I would actually get married… I had feared I would end up living and dying as hedonistic. But I guess miracles happen, and this just happened to be mine. I was happy even though I was a bit confused and tepid. I looked courageous and smug but I was still scared internally. I feared my old habits would come back to haunt me. And I worried I wouldn't be the best husband for Avery… She was a beautiful soul and ho
Avery's PovTwo months later The crowd had gathered for the festivities and the courtyard was full of life. The entirety of Silverwood had been called for this occasion and everyone with ears had heeded the call. The streets were lined with people, stalls and activity. Musicians filled the streets with instruments and sounds. Some of the stalls filled with ale and the people were aloof and afloat. Food was bountiful. As steaks rolled over fires and men sold rottiserie chicken and smoked seasoned salmon over counters. The energy all around contagious. No single soul lost or sad or broken. Everyone, irrespective of class or status had come and were happy. All needs were met and all wants provided. It had been two months now and the town of Silverwood had gone from chaos and fighting to peace and tranquility. The people had reached a calm and began rebuilding. The torn ties, the distrust and the loss. The grieving families had been supported and helped to move on. Everyone was slowly an
Luciens's PovI held her in my hands and I just couldn't contain the feeling. The rush of energy I felt inside and the lightness in my head. Her body was soft and her motion was gentle. I held her close and she sighed quietly; her soft moans driving me crazy as we held each other. I didn't know I could feel this way. And I didn't know I could feel so in love. The state I was in wasn't one of lust or to have her in bed. I held her in my arms now and the only thing I wanted was to have her there. The only thing I wanted was to hold her close and hold her forever…Avery was everything and Avery was beautiful. Her hands around me as she tried to sink into my skin. I could feel her getting closer and edging closer. I could feel her wanting to close the gap and want to be near me. I could feel her energy matched mine and that she wanted me as much as much as I wanted her. The sparks lighting up and almost written in the skies. I really didn't want to let go but I had to. I didn't really wan
Avery's PovI woke up now in a gasp. My breathing heavy as I glanced in every direction frantically. I shot out of the chair or bed or whatever I was resting on and got up to my feet. I turned every which way, my eyes swinging from one side of the room to another. Then shooting up to the ceiling to see if what I had seen in my dream wasn't a dream. And if it had been real…It felt too real not to be and I deeply hoped it wasn't just hallucinations. As I looked up at the ceiling to find the carved statuettes but instead I saw a blank ceiling made of wood. I looked around for the white dress. With the veil and the mannequin? But I saw nothing. And now I quickly turned to look for Lucien. To see him maybe in the suit I had seen him in. To see his hair, and to see him smiling wide at me the way I had seen him. With the box in his hand. To hear his voice and hear him explain how he wanted to marry me. And how he had made plans for the wedding. And all he needed was a yes…But I turned arou
Avery's PovI woke up confused and I didn't know where I was at first. I struggled to open my eyes and also to keep my vision steady. My eyes opening slowly like curtains and my body feeling weird between my legs. I felt a sharp pain in my hips and I could feel my thighs quake slightly. I looked down at myself to see that I was in robes?... I looked up and I didn't recognise where I was. The room in front of me is different from the one I remembered. The design different from the room I last saw myself in. The windows were wide and open, the curtains were drawn to the sides to let in light. And I found myself on a bigger bed. The sheets very soft and delicate in my hands as I rested on it with my palm, turning my head sideways trying to figure out where I was.“Rise and shine princess…” I suddenly heard a voice call. And I frowned and turned slowly. My head still hurting slightly and my legs strangely weak and tired. I managed to complete the turn and I was surprised to see Lucien stan
Stella's PovIt just didn't feel right… and it just didn't make any sense. Yet it was all my reality… After all these years of hatred. To only come to realise I was hating my own blood?... That I was hating what I was supposed to love, and loving what I was supposed to hate?... The thought of being abused and used without even realising it made me shiver. I had been lied to so long and so well I couldn't even tell the difference. The lines between what was real and what was false blurring together into one vague absolute. I just couldn't believe the wool had been pulled over my eyes for so long. I had been blinded and led like a sheep and I thought I knew what I was doing? I thought I was right? I thought I was fighting for a good cause?... That my intentions were justified, and the allies were the enemies while the real enemies were actually the allies. I had gone against sensible reason and veered off wildly, and now it made me question my own self?... To believe that I was this
Lucien's PovI pulled out as she convulsed and came all over everything. The sheets and her dress was soaking wet and her hands by her side with her mouth open in a gentle sigh. She had quickly reached climax in just a few strokes and I wondered if I was that good or she was just very invested in the moment? Or even worse, she was just faking it?... I climbed off and let her lie there. I buckled my belt back in place and released a sigh myself. The moment short but the feeling mutual. Avery was a beautiful being, and down there she was tight. I was surprised at how I flowed through in and out seamlessly. Each stroke leaving her moaning loudly and gasping in short bursts. Her body jerking at every motion, her fingers gripping my legs, trying to hold on, and trying not to pass out. Trying not to let the rush send her unconscious. Her moans soon turned into cries, her eyes wet as it was seemingly too much for her. I wanted to stop but each time she moaned I only went deeper. Her cries ac
Avery's PovI was glad I had seen this coming. I was happy to have seen this beforehand and prevented it. As the guards came in now just at the exact moment. The guards came in now just at the exact time Lucien would have been deep inside me and too far gone to cover up and rationalise. I was happy I held myself accountable; and held myself accountable for both our reputations…As the two guards now stood at the door with several clothes in hand, all of them folded and all of them in the shape of dresses. With different colours and different designs. I stood there frowning in confusion as they stood with their hands out and their waist slightly bent in a saluted pose. Their chins raised and their heads high.“We have brought the clothes sire…” The leading guard called. “The one you asked for, for the benevolent lady of yours…”And the guards tone surprised me. His aggressive voice had gone down a baritone lower. And he now sounded more like a butler than a guard. And the way he talked
Avery's PovI held his hand and he closed his eyes again. This time relaxing and not trying to pull away. He let my palm touch his and then closed his eyes. The exchange of energy making him ease into calm and his legs suddenly twitch. I saw his feet move slightly and then again. Before he opened his eyes and then let go. Immediately moving himself forward and getting out of bed, standing on his feet and turning around. “Being paralysed is a curse really…” he smiled, staring directly at me. His perfect teeth showing in full view. He looked suddenly refreshed and revitalised. The look on his face far from someone who was just sick.I smiled back at him not knowing what else to do. I watched him spin on his heels and click his feet in a hopscotch. He had suddenly lost his stern austerity and now was as giddy as a horse… “Are you okay Alpha?...” I asked now, frowning with my head down slightly. But he only turned towards me with his smile growing bigger. “Never been better, and thank