Azalea It felt like I was sleeping on clouds. I almost didn’t want to get up until I heard knocking at the door. “Come in,” I called out, slowly opening my eyes and sitting up. It took me a minute to remember where I was. The lady from last night opened the door and smiled. “Good morning. Breakfast will be ready in 30 minutes. Master Dan asked me to bring you clean clothes and asked for you to join him in the dining room. I’ll return to escort you down,” She said placing down a bundle of clothing at the end of the bed before leaving. I got up and stretched before checking out the clothing she brought. There was a pair of soft tight pants and a long sleeved tunic like shirt. Not bad I thought as I carried them to the bathroom. I showered quickly and changed. The pants were perfect and while the shirt was more fitted than I expected it wasn’t uncomfortable. I quickly brushed my hair leaving the curls down to dry and putting back on my sneakers. As I opened the door I saw the twins
Logan“What do you mean it’s gone? How does it just disappear?” I said angrily at Titus and Alex. I didn’t understand.“The portal is no longer there. That means that it was closed on the other side. Azalea wouldn’t know how to do that. I can find another portal - I know of several in the area- but seeing as how I don’t know where that one came out at in the fae lands it’s going to be a lot of guess work. The good thing is they’ll stick out there so news should spread quickly about a hybrid and two werewolves who are wondering around. I would guess she had a plan though Logan. She could have just as easily found another portal and popped out somewhere else Earth side. There’s not telling,” Titus said steadily.All I heard was how he felt he knew her better than I did and I growled at that thought. She was my mate damn it.“Go. See what you can find out and let me know,” I said as my office door swung open.“He’s not going anywhere without me. Damn it Logan. You don’t know her like I d
Azalea Before I know it a few months have gone by. I have read so many books and come across so much useless information. But we did come across some on potions I hadn’t come across as well as some about the memory absorption. Cara and Derek now joined us for most meals and their million questions kept meals interesting. In the evenings after I healed the twins and occasionally Lucas I spent some time playing games with her enjoying my break from reading and practicing. I usually joined the guys a few days a week to keep myself warmed up and to see their progress. Lucas had been training them hard but you could definately see it. The other days I would tend my garden and practice my powers. Dan usually joined me and offered suggestions or had me try different things and I had been able to really hone in my powers. I missed Logan and Cassie and everyone else so much but I knew this is what I needed to be doing. I was in the library again pouring through books with Cerwin and Dan when
Azalea I woke a few hours later feeling like an elephant was on my chest. I sat up struggling to breathe and I could feel the pain beginning to creep in again. How? this potion should be working. I know I made it correctly. The pain in my chest was radiating out, my limbs felt heavy and weak. I laid there in bed trying to figure out what I did wrong when it hit me. Logan. He hadn’t taken the second shot. I left them with Rich and I let him know the approximate time frame. I didn’t know what symptoms to look for but I’m sure by now he should have realized that whatever radical behavior Logan was experiencing - I’m assuming it was much the same as mine- was due to our bond and him needing the shot. I whimpered in pain unsure of how long I could wait for him to take the damn thing. I need.. I need you to call your dad I sent to the twins in the link. Why? What’s wrong? Are you ok? No Logan hasn’t taken the shot and I’m feeling... it’s too much he needs to take it now I replied squee
AzaleaI felt Markus lean over and pick me up. I opened my eyes glad the pain had finally stopped and asked him “Where are we going? I’m fine now.”“You’re not fine. You’re covered in blood and sweat. You need a shower. Can one of you have someone come change her sheets?” Markus said making his way to the bathroom. Jason was already in there turning on the shower. “I don’t have enough energy to shower right now and you shouldn’t see me naked,” I replied softly frowning.I could see Dan behind us, watching worriedly. “I can have Cerwin see if he can heal her?” he asked cautiously.I tried to shake my head but couldn’t get enough energy. “No. I need tea, in my bag,” I replied softly.I watched Jason get in the shower with his clothes on and Markus placed me down gently next to him. Jason reached out to hold me steady as the warm water poured over me still in my clothes. Markus got in with us and began washing my hair, the soap and water running pink with my blood. They gently turned me
Cerwin I watched as the girl drifted off to sleep cuddled into the 3 large men across from me. Wolves were a strange breed, and this girl of mixed blood even more so. I honestly don’t know how she has survived the things she’s gone through and yet still kept such an innocent and pure outlook. I could see the stubbornness in every step. For such as small creature she created such big waves. I watched the lycan with her. He rarely interacted with anyone besides myself and my father for the many years he had been here. Even then it was usually brief and fairly straight forward. He had changed these last few months and I knew she had something to do with it. He finally picked up a book from the table and raised his brow, looking back at me. “Ask your question Cerwin,” he said opening the book. “I can see the wheels in your mind turning from here.” “And which question is it you would have me ask, as I have many?” I replied smirking. “Typical fae answer. Ask those you wish and I will an
Azalea That run was exactly what I needed. When we returned back we changed quickly and made our way to the dining room for breakfast. Luckily we were just in time. Cara ran over and gave me a big hug before we all sat down to eat. I ate double what I had been knowing that my body needed the extra nutrients to build myself back up. I was surprised when Cerwin asked for Lucas, the twins and myself to join him after breakfast. He said there were some people he wished for us to meet. We followed him out to an area I hadn’t seen before. It was a large training area and in it stood about 50 fae men and women in training gear. “They are here to join your fight. Volunteers, but if you’ll have them they are yours. Lucas was meant to lead just as you were. So here is the beginning of your army,” Cerwin said waving his hand towards the crowd. I stood there in shock. I never expected this. I had no idea what to do with them. I wasn’t used to actually leading people. Lucas looked at me and mus
Azalea After dinner Lucas decided we needed to make an actual plan of attack and then break it down from there. So we returned to the office and cleared the small table. Dan brought out some parchment and we started with what the end goal was - killing Arick and taking out his entire operation. We spent the next few hours breaking down how we were going to do that and what we needed to accomplish it. Lucas said that if we were doing a full scale fight at one time we would need layers of attack - different armies with different skills to conter what they had. We knew they had vampires, some shifters - rogues, as well as witches. So we needed to have something to counter those. We listed what armies we knew we would have as well as the potential ones we would need and the skill set each could bring - obviously wolves and shifters against anything, witches could help with counter potions and the fae had a variety of skill sets. We listed who would be running those armies - tho
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