Quin's POV "Arthur, what is heat?" I think it's high time I spoke about this heat thing. "Why are you asking?" he inquires. "Because everyone I've asked said I should ask you, which I think is kinda annoying if you asked me." I voice out my opinion. If anything, they have been going around this heat thing for way too long and it was starting to get on my nerve. It's not like it's a plague, or is it?"Right. Umm, well, heat is when your body is reacting to certain chemicals that are being released and,-""Arthur, what is heat in simpler English?" I stop him before he goes any further. I know that he is trying to confuse me with chemical things, but I just want a simplified version of it. I don't want the fancy version that will still leave me confused. I am a doctor, yes, but I would rather we draw the line between work and home relations."It's when your wolf wants to bond." He tries again."Like cuddle?" I tilt my head, not getting it."No, like mate in all sense." He clears his
Shadow's POV Turns out, the dragon's heart is underneath its stomach. The whole time we were testing to get its neck, not knowing that's where it was strong. It was after V was almost burnt and but thanks to his good flex, he was able to duck, he saw the viper's purple diamond-shaped heart glowing. I then realized that the whole time, the viper was trying not to show its vulnerability and jump in any way.Once V showed us its heart, I don't know how it sensed that we were not attacking cluelessly, but we now had a point of attack. With that, it just ran off before we could do more damage. "Man, that would have been a good kill." Utters Raider, getting mad."Well, maybe it wasn't our kill after all. " Amarillo adds."Don't try to sound gracious, we were ready to kill it just a few minutes ago," he hits him on the shoulder, and he comes to my side. "It would have been nice to have its heart as a neckpiece," he continues, as he slows down and touches his chest. Vaughan just chuckle
Shadow's POVIt's dark out and my mate has been sleeping for about three hours. After meeting with Magnum, I came back and I have been seating on the couch that is in my bedroom, waiting for her to wake up.30 minutes ago, the kitchen brought in food, and since I don't know what she liked as yet, I asked the kitchen to make a bit of everything. Her plate, therefore has roasted beef, with some mushroom sauce, potato wedges, and some mash, then there is grilled chicken, lamb kebabs, creamy spinach, 3 slices of pizza, and vegetables. The whole time I was seating in the room, I was just admiring her beauty. She has thin eyebrows, tiny freckles near her eyes, and platinum lavender hair that was just on her shoulders. She also had delicate tinted pink lips, and her olive skin was as clear as day. Moon goddess took her time with her, and for the first time, the wait was worth it. In her sleep, she starts flinching, tossing, and turning as if she is having a bad dream. I move from my cha
Lucinda's POVI cried. I cried for Arthur. I cried for a man who didn't care about me, who didn't care that I would still be fine after he had left me. But in the comfort of it all, Shadow was there, my very own Alpha mate.When I cried he held me close. For the first time, I felt important. For the first time, I was important. I wasn't the second choice, nor was I the substitute option. I was the only true option."I am gonna kill him," Shadow growls, as he tries to stand up."Please don't go," I stop him."He hurt you, he humiliated you, he threw you out of Aquarius Waters, doesn't that deem him to be my enemy?" he inquires of."It does," I nod."Then it's final. We attack tonight," he states."You are gonna start a war Shadow." I try to reason with him. I am hurt, that much I can say, but should we hurt so many people because of Arthur?"A war that is worthy of its cause. Alpha Arthur disrespected the Luna of Firedunes Pitt, do you know that is a crime punishable by death?" I coul
Arthur's POV "I mean, it's not really a bad idea," I utter. "What?" I could hear the disarray in her voice. A part of me wanted to be angry at her for bringing this whole thing up, but Ares reminded me that she is trying. She has been trying. To know the pack, to learn things about the pack, and ultimately, to protect the pack. I am certain that this woman pressed at all ends, would die for her people. And although I am still conflicted about what's going on with her wolf, this also deserves someone who is trying to put in the effort and the least I could do was to meet her halfway. "I mean, he does have greater strength than other wolves his age, he needs to be monitored, and the person who knows this more than anyone is me, and I can then monitor him," she adds, and I nod my head. "This could work, this is promising." I try convincing myself."Really?" she went from, skeptical to excited that this plan might work."Yeah. I will tell the counsel this tomorrow and we will take it
Shadow's POvArthur's kid is sick? Well, isn't this great? Maybe I will get the honor of killing him too. I know I will be satisfied with that part. Even better, if Arthur were to be executed. "Next," they call out, and I stand up straight, ready to greet the counsel.When I get there though, it's a full house instead.Well, isn't this fun?"Alpha Shadow, how may we be of your assistance today?" one of the helpers ask. I think his name is Isaac."Good morning counsel, I would like approval to have a duel with Alpha Arthur," I utter."Why?" Lord Phoenix."He humiliated my mate, and treated her like waste, and like a real man, I would like to sort this out as real men would," I clarify.Although I had plans of ambushing Aquarius Waters and killing as many people as I could, with Arthur and Quinnzel on that list too, when I woke up and saw my mate with bags under her eyes, I realized as much I was angry, this fight was hers to win. This revenge was hers to smile over and I couldn't tak
Quinzel's POV "Do you think I could get more time with Echo before I leave, maybe I head home tonight instead?" I ask.I really wanted to spend time with Echo, and just bond with him, and maybe just ask him a little too many questions."Sure, I don't see why not." "Thank you,'"You know, you not entirely leaving Ezra. You are our people's Luna, and although you will be away, you can still call and visit, and I will also do the same. I still want to get to know you. My mate with platinum hair, how did this whole hair thing happen anyways?" he asks."I dyed and straighten it," I chuckle."It looks so real," he comments."Huh?""No, I mean, it looks like you were born with it and all.""I will take that as a compliment." I smile."As you should, I do think you are beautiful Quinnzel.""Are you okay?" I chuckle, as I place three fingers on his forehead."I am as clear as day," he rests his head on my shoulder, closing his eyes, but suddenly, he opens them again in haste I am startled. W
Quinzel's POVWhen we get home I am famished. Echo and Mom are waiting for us outside the house, and the moment the car stops, I rush out like a mad mother who has been away from her kid for years on.The moment I get to him, I kneel and I open my arms wide and he crashes into me, and I cover him like he was long lost."I am so sorry," I start uttering, planting kisses on his cheeks, and his forehead, and my eyes start welling up with tears. I promised him. I promised to be safe, but a few hours later I was jailed, with the very man I said I was gonna be safe with. I am sure he is mad at me. I know I am mad at myself."I am so sorry Echo. Mommy is so sorry," I keep uttering rubbing his back, and he, tightens his grip on me."you came back," I pull away and when I look at him, he is crying. I wipe his tears away, and he wipes my tears away."I promised, didn't I? I promised that I trusted your dad, and look, he came back with me. Do you forgive Mama?" he quickly nods his head, and hug