Azalea I was sitting with my feet hanging over the side of the bed when Dr. Mack walked in. "Good morning. How are you feeling dear?" he asked coming over to stand in front of me. "A little sore," I coughed out. My throat felt like it was on fire. "That is to be expected. I have the alpha making you some tea that Hortencia sent over. Should help fix that right up. What do you remember of your injuries from yesterday?" He asked placing his stethescope along my back as I spoke. "That bastard on the beach bit me and choked me. Then pain in my shoulders from hanging any my ribs from... I don't know. My wrists were raw from the ropes. I don't feel much of that though. A little bit when I breath in but not what I was expecting at all. Umm... Arick ... he healed me and then he whipped me. He said it was coated in wolfsbane. Shit stung like fire. Then he ... made the pain go away before he sratched me with his fangs again. He seemed upset that he couldn't glamour me and that
Azalea After Cassie braided my hair the doctor came over and checked my throat, giving me the all clear for today. He did recommend that I have a cup of the tea every morning and before bed for the next few days just to help boost my healing. The rest of our group slowly made their way to the living room ready to go. Rich sat at the table with Charlotte, Steve, Titus and my father discussing who they could trust on the counsel and who might be behind the leak of my location. I tuned them out trying to get in a different head space. I was going to enjoy these next few days no matter what. Luckily Logan decided to join us at that time and then we were off. The driver of the SUV was named Rogelio. He insisted we call him Lio as he would be staying with us for the remainder of our time here. He was actually personable so him joining us wouldn't be a drag. I would need to remember to thank Rich for that. It made having a shadow a lot less painful. The helicopter that we h
Azalea I crashed hard after the beach party barely remembering to brush my teeth before passing out on the bed. I was up early the next morning slightly disoriented. Strong arms pulled me flush against a very warm naked chest causing me to squeak as I was startled. A deep breath against my neck and hairline and a deep "good morning" had me relaxing against him. Oh god his sleepy voice was panty melting. "Um hi. Do you not have a bed?" I asked not remembering him going to be with me last night.He laughed and rubbed his face along my exposed shoulder. I glanced down and realized I was wearing one of his shirts again. Someone must have changed me because I swear I was still wearing my sundress when I laid down last night. I frowned slightly and tugged at his arms to no avail."Yes I do have a bed - it's where ever yours is little one. And yes before you get too mad I changed you so you would be comfortable to sleep. I turned the lights off though and looked away. You look a
Azalea I woke to the feeling of warm breath against the back of my neck and I knew instantly who it was. I snuggled in closer, enjoying the warm feeling as I contemplated this week and what it would really mean. I wanted to give this a chance, more and more. I was surprised yesterday when he didn't demand I go with him and sit and he didn't hover over me either, allowing me space to have fun. I could see him and felt him watching me, but it was comforting and protective versus being smothering. "Would you like to go for a job on the beach before breakfast?" his voice deep and gravelly from sleep startled me out of my internal contemplation. I flipped myself over quickly to face him, smiling. "Really? Yes. Can we go now?" I asked excitedly. I always loved my morning runs, whether as human or wolf. They cleared my mind and helped me set myself for the day. Even with everything that happened after my last one I was still eager to go. It would be the best way to shake off
Azalea I woke just before we landed. I was more tired than I realized, but now I felt refreshed. Logan smiled at me as I sat up, blinking rapidly. I had wanted to spend some time with the girls before they left but that didn't work out. The twins would technically be going back to school with them, but they wouldn't be staying. They were going to get their things packed up as well mine and Cassie's and to make sure the girls got back to the school safely. I hugged them all good bye and told them I expected a call when they got to the school safely. We got off the plane and into the awaiting SUV quickly. It was still chilly here and while it didn't seem to bother the others I was cold. I listened to Cassie telling Titus all about the pack and the lands around it on our drive, lost in thought as I leaned into Logan. His presence was calming and so far this mate thing didn't seem as bad as some of the stories I had read. We settled back into the pack rather easily. The tw
Azalea I looked up into his handsome face as he held his hand out to me. "Dance with me," he had said. I hesitated only a moment before taking his hand and standing up, leaving my shawl at the table. It was the perfect temp in her so I didn't need it. He moved to the middle of the room and pulled me close, placing both our hands together on his chest above his heart while the other wrapped around to rest on my hip. I wrapped my hand around his back and together we slowly swayed around the room. The candles flickered around throwing shadows around the room that only enhanced the atmosphere. I had never felt safer or more at home then at this very moment like my body knew this was home. I felt him brush soft kisses along my neck and shoulder as we moved in sync. I wish this night would never have to end and we could stay like this - all the bad things that awaited us left outside those doors. "Your tattoos. Tell me about them," he asked huskily, nibbling where my neck a
Logan She shifted quickly and I helped her put my shirt on and button it. Luckily she was tiny so it went down to almost mid thigh. I picked her up bridal style and began walking back to the house. She laid against me and signed contently. "You don't have to carry me. I can walk I promise," She said softly as she snuggled her head into my neck, kissing it softly. "I know you can. But I can't pass up the opportunity to have you in my arms now can I?" I smiled down at her. It was late and I could tell everyone else was in their rooms as I headed towards ours still reeling over what I learned today. "I am sorry. I didn't know you had been visiting my wolf. I was going crazy looking for my mate, searching packs all over and I thought my wolf was going feral. I basically kept him locked up inside my head. I didn't realize ..." I sighed, placing my forehead against hers as we entered our room. I laid her gently on the bed and sat down next to her. I ran my hand thru my h
Azalea I slept most of the day after he left. How he still had the energy to go to work was beyond me and when I asked he just winked and said "I'm the alpha". Then he kissed me and was off. I woke late in the afternoon and paniked realizing I had missed my lesson with Hortencia. I dressed quickly and drove to her house as quickly as I could. "I am so sorry. I over slept," I said once we were settling inside her home. She laughed and handed me a cup of tea before sitting down. "Don't worry. The alpha called and said you wouldn't be over today. And now seeing you I know why. Congratulations, Luna," she said. I almost spit my tea back out as panic set in again. Oh shit. I forgot that marking him and completing our mate bond solidified my status as Luna. I started breathing hard when I heard him. What's wrong? Are you ok? Where are you? I looked around for him, not sure where his voice was coming from. Azalea answer me. Where are you? I'm coming to you. How can I
Logan It’s been a year now. To the day. Today is her official Luna ceremony and the whole council and all of our friends are here to watch and to celebrate with us. I won’t say it’s been easy, but it’s been worth it. To see the carefree way that she laughs and loves, different than before. It made me almost grateful that she didn’t remember everything and it’s been fun to make new memories with her. Seeing her finally walk down the aisle to me with her father by her side, both of them in tears, took my breath away. She was always beautiful, but today she was exceptionally stunning, stealing my very breath. Patching things up with her father again took longer than anything else. I hadn’t ever really talked much to her about her feelings towards him but he explained to me that she had told him she forgave him and that he needed to forgive himself the day before the war. And he struggled with it more this year as he tried to gain her forgiveness again.. But in the end I think he found
AzaleaI didn’t know where I was but where ever it was I felt safe. It wasn’t very bright a pale light illuminating a pathway in front of me. I felt something brush my hand and looked down to see my wolf beside me, her red fur shining and reflecting the little bit of light. How was she here with me? I thought as I ran my hands thru her soft fur, making her purr. I giggled. A wolf purring sounds kinda silly. She made a soft bark before bounding up the path away from me. I followed her quickly, not wanting to be away from her.It wasn’t long before I was in a clearing that was familiar to me. And in the middle, petting my wolf, was the moon goddess. “Am I dead?” I asked sadly as I approached the two. The moon goddess took my hand when I got close and gestured for me to sit, my wolf moving to put her head on my lap once I did.“Not yet my dear. You have a choice, you and your wolf. You did a good thing Azalea, but I know that it weighs heavy on your heart. You can choose, both of you to
LoganI watched as her eyes turned back into their silvery color and finally close. I could feel her breathing and I could still feel a very tiny spark inside of her so I knew she wasn’t gone, just very very drained. I picked her up and began walking back towards camp. I kept my eyes forward, the scene around us too horrific to even imagine. I heard several people loosing their stomachs around us.Behind me I heard Lucas tell some of the fae “bring the rain. We all need to ... rinse the day off.” I had just stepped into the forest when I felt the rain start again. My little mate made the rain turn to snow the first time and then after than I think the fae were too scared to do anything. People moved out of my way as I walked, some moving in fear others in reverence. I signed and knew that there would be a lot of questions once she woke.I could feel the rain washing down my mostly naked body and shifted Azalea to the other side so that the rain could wash off Arick... or what was left
AzaleaI drew my sword and ran for Arick, not making it far before a were jumped in front of me. I dispatched him quickly and looked around for Arick again. I saw the working tirelessly with their elements, a storm brewing above us. The rain would start any minute and while that would hinder the fire fae it would aid the others. I fought off another attacker, still looking for Arick.I was distracted and barely missed the claws aimed at my face. Luckily my mate, in his large black wolf form had grabbed onto the body that tried to attack me.Eyes open my love, he linked to me as he tore into the other were. I turned and got a glimpse of Arick fighting through my second line. I growled loudly, putting power into it, causing the air to vibrate with my anger. The twins were nearby, fighting beside a few of the second line witches and fae. I used my air to push aside bodies as I made my way after Arick.The smell of blood and burned flesh because almost nauseating before the sky spilt open
Azalea I came back my arms laden with snacks and drinks and we sat around quietly munching. Steve and my father were keeping an eye on Arick’s camp trying to keep an estimate of people still coming in. They were already up to 7000. Suddenly the door busted open and there in the doorway stood my twin protectors, my friends, my brothers. I jumped up and rushed over to them wrapping an arm around each of them, the others on my heels. They sandwiched me in a hug squeezing the breath out of me for a minute before letting me go to greet the others. Behind them was Corsica and Stanley and I greeted them as well. We all squeezed in the small area while they gave an update. The twins had escorted the fae to their pack lands and had a quick visit with their family before returning. I was glad they were back and I told them that we had extra beds in the head quarters. Once Steve updated everyone on the numbers -8000 people now - we decided to call it a night. Tomorrow was the big day. I actua
Taylor I spent a few hours with my pack, double checking gear, and doing warm ups with them to make sure we stayed fresh and ready to go. I wanted to have dinner with my sister so I headed back through the portal and began looking for her. I checked the hospital, the mess hall and head quarters before going to central ops. There I saw my father and Steve watching the monitors. I asked if they had seen her and they both nodded no. “I saw her last in the woods. That was a few hours ago. You might check there though,” my father said looking at me. “Alright. I’m going to find her and then go to dinner if you guys want to join,” I replied before walking out. I headed to the forest and began searching for her scent. I frowned when I didn’t smell anything until I remembered the potion. She ws probably still taking it for precautions. I began searching for signs and trying to listen hard for her breathing. Finally I picked up another heartbeat and followed it to my sister. She was asleep cra
Azalea I went straight out to my garden right as the sun was rising and began cutting the plants I needed. There was only one I needed and I knew who would have some as well as be able to help me. When I turned around to go back to the head quarters to see if she was awake, I was startled to see her behind me smiling. I smiled back and said “I should have known. You already have it don’t you? You don’t happen to have a reversal of sorts for it do you? I know it usually only lasts a few hours but I don’t want the twins knocked out for that long if they don’t have to be.” “I do and here, I’ve already prepared it,” she replied smiling as she handed me the wolfsbane and a small vial with a blue potion. I hugged her again and ran off to go wake up Steve. On the way I banged on the trailer door and said loudly to Lucas through our mind link GOOD MORNING LOVE BIRDS! I NEED YOU UP AND DRESSED. YOU HAVE A MISSION. I heard his growl and Cora’s giggle and knew that I would see them soon. Stev
Azalea9 days. And now that it was finally set, I was nervous. Were we really ready for this? Could I do this? I laid on the top of the RV looking up at the stars, letting the finality of it all wash over me. A year that passed so quickly and yet horrifically slow at the same time. Everything we’ve been doing cumulatively coming together. Tomorrow I would go to the fae lands and make sure that our people were getting sorted. The call would go out and they would begin pouring in from all over the country.Th elders would send out the call to be answered and answered it would like an echo in a cave rebounding exponentially. My front line of fae, witches and enforcers would be here in 3 days while those in the second and third lines would be in fae within the next 5 days. Chance’s team would join us on day 6 right before Arick’s team, ideally, would move in. Day 6 would also see all of the elders and the generals with me for a finally run down all together. In 6 days I would see my mate
AzaleaWhile we were away Steve made the arrangements for the other council members to come visit later in the week. I spent most of the next day asleep but on the second day I was up and ready to go. Charlotte and Mrs. Morris, who would be interim witch council member, would be the first to come visit followed by Elder Chris from the bear shifters and Elder Sarah from the feline shifters a few days later, the later two who were each bringing with them their top alpha. Rich would be going back and forth as the council members were supposed to be visiting with "me" and him at our pack. In reality he would be helping them go back and forth between the portals. Chance and Lucas showed up on the third day like I had requested. We chatted for a bit and they were both relieved to see I was pretty much back to normal. I had Lucas and Steve put on their gear and show Chance how it worked. The metal smith fae had come through the night before and brought with them additional weapons wh