Nix’s POV I stayed with Eden in the greenhouse after Lottie and Maddox left. She looked so sad. I pulled her in close and held her. I planned on telling her something sweet, something to reassure her. “Eden, just so you know. You stink.” I laugh. “You’re no better.” She responds, laughing with me. “I don’t want you to go. Lottie said it was dangerous. I don’t want you to get hurt.” “Lottie said it would be dangerous. But Caren is a friend of mine, Lottie is a friend of yours. We don’t want either of them getting hurt. Do we?” “No. But.” I put my finger on her lips to keep her from talking. “I am doing what is right.” I look at the ground, thinking. “What are you thinking about?” She asked me. “Well, if we are seen together today, people will question where I am tomorrow. I think it would be better if I stayed hidden for the rest of the day. So that everyone thinks I left with Reed.” She nods her head. “That maybe best.” “It also means I can spend the day hidden awa
Ember’s POV “Xavier, I’m worried.” I told my mate. I am worried about Lottie’s mom and sister. Last time I was there, wolves that wanted to capture me surrounded the house. It was just after Lottie killed the Council Man. But what he wanted to do to her was horrific. He even confessed to organizing our mom’s murder. He was lucky she made his death quick. I would have made him suffer. “Stop that.” Xavier scolded me. “I can feel your emotions through the bond. We are stronger this time, better prepared. The element of surprise is on our side, since they don’t know we’re coming. We will find them and we will find Saxon as well.” I forgot about the mate bond. That is when I realized I could feel Xavier’s determination to find his brother. River Valley Pack is close to the palace. With the speed we are running at a speed we will be there in no time. As we get near the human town, the stench of wolves is apparent. The others pause as well. Xavier shifts and tells us to do the same s
Lottie’s POV It’s Parker. Parker is here. I am so happy. Happy that he is safe, but even more so, that he is alive. I thought he was dead, or at least that is what Richard led me to believe. But it is short-lived. “Get inside before they see you,” mom shouts at him. I kneeled to check on Diesel. At least Parker is awake and safe. Parker and the stranger run inside. I see Maddox following them. But then he appeared at my side. I guess he figured I might need some help with Diesel. I shook Diesel, trying to wake him, but he was out cold. Mom grabs me and lets out a sob. “I knew, I knew I had to stay here. I knew you would know where to find me. When Parker told us what happened to Hudson, I couldn’t do anything. Then Caren showed up. She wanted to go look for you, but we didn’t know where you would be. So, we stayed here, hoping you would come home. My baby, my baby has come home.” A wolf approaches the barrier and stares at us. He looks at me and growls. I am about to say so
Caren’s POV I heard a howl coming from the woods. I raced out back in case someone was in trouble, just like Ethan had been last week. Mom was angry with me and Parker for going to his rescue. Not because she doesn’t value life, but because we put ourselves in danger. I could see smoke coming from over the trees, but there were noises. I would have expected screaming or yelling if someone was in trouble. I heard some commotion coming from the front of the house. But those cretins have been testing the barrier for days. I stayed outside for a short while. But there was nothing, and I walked into the house. “It’s only a fire mom. They’re probably trying to smoke us out or try something stupid like that.” I shouted to anyone that was listening. We suspect they think Ethan is dead. His injuries were pretty bad, even I couldn’t heal him. We dug a hole and rolled his body into it. We made them believe he was dead. It was all for show, of course. He sneaked into the house once it
Alpha Dalton’s POV–Alpha of Silver Mountain Pack “Lottie wasn’t there for training again yesterday. Apparently, she and Maddox have gone away for a few weeks.” My mother tells me over breakfast. “That’s strange. Surely, she would have said something to Stacey during their last session.” Maybe she has gone to visit her father. He is alone at the River Valley Pack. I doubt he will not want regular visits from her now that he knows about her existence. I give a nod to show I agree. I’m getting ready to say something to degrade him. “Alpha, there is a Member of the Wolf Council at the gate, with his protection detail. He wants entry.” Is the mind link I received? I looked at my mother. “Edward is at the border? I wonder why he didn’t call first. He always informs me before his visits.” “Let him in.” Is the message I sent back. “It wasn’t that long ago since he was last here.” She responds. “I had best get changed then.” She says, getting up from the table. She doe
Eden’s POV Nix, Lottie, and Maddox left yesterday morning. I worked alongside Ara in the kitchen in the morning and mucked out the stables during the day. It was hard work. It took me longer to do, seeing that Nix wasn’t there to help or motivate me. But I said I would try to be better and I am definitely going to try. I may not succeed, but I will try. That is what he asked for. I had lunch with Ara yesterday. She is actually really nice once you get to know her. Her true loyalty is to her son. She works hard so he can have a better life. It’s admirable. Working alongside her has made me realize how much I have taken for granted all of my life. Once I showered yesterday, I went to find my brothers. I’m thinking of learning how to defend myself. I had a feeling they would laugh at me, but I also knew they would also help me. But when I found them, they were helping uncle Rayne with the Royal Guard’s preparations. I tried to find my dads, but they were dealing with someth
Nathan’s POV I left Summer asleep in bed this morning. It is going to be a long couple of days for us all. Today she doesn’t need to worry about the Wolf Council. She just has to deal with my mother. I give her one last glance as I leave our bedroom. She looks so peaceful. “I can’t be bothered with this lot today.” I told my brother. Truthfully, I can’t be bothered with the Wolf Council any day. “You and me both, brother.” He responds. Neither of us like the Wolf Council. It stems back to our youth when they threatened us for using our auras against their protection detail. They clarified that yes, we are of the royal family and yes, we have gifts. But anyone who wears a talisman renders those gifts useless. We were young, and they threatened to beat us senselessly. We know now it was an idle threat. They have the protection detail because they are so weak. But at the time we didn’t. With their arrival today, we are going to need to be on point. Max and Jax are working with
Rick’s POV I opened my eyes and I realized what day it was. It is the day my men are going to infiltrate the palace disguised as caters. The head chef has made sure they are part of the catering team that will work with him, to cater for all the extra mouths at the palace over the next few days. The Wolf Council will arrive at the palace today and act as a distraction for them to kidnap her. They are willing to sacrifice themselves for my revenge. If they survive, I have promised them a senior position when we get back to the Blood Moon Pack. I am practically giddy. They could be here at any point today. But it will be today. I have waited for this day since the Wolf Council approached me, inviting me to play a small part in their bigger plan. It doesn’t matter to me what their plans are. I just want her! After I kill her, I plan on taking Freya home with me. Celeb had better have cleared out those rogues that currently live in my family pack. I have told him that if he ha