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
Rayne’s POV I am sorting things out with the head of the protection detail, Mike. We are planning and organizing where people are staying and what will happen tomorrow. The eclipse may only last a few hours, but we don’t know what to expect during it. What we know is that our wolves will be dormant, just like when there is a blue moon. Max and Jax are with me. I really hate Mike. He’s an arrogant arsehole. He thinks he is and his team are the best in the world. I once even heard him tell someone that I only got my position as General of the Royal Guard because of my sister. Shows what he knows! However, a scream from within the palace had me running in. Max and Jax were close behind me. The commotion is coming from the Beta suite. Autumn, the baby. I think, panicking. What I wasn’t expecting was the words that came out of Nathan’s mouth “Autumn’s mate bond, it’s been severed. Where the hell is Adam?” I froze. I have known Adam for over 20 years. He has been one of my
Reed’s POV River Valley Pack is a buzz with cars coming and going. More and more wolves arrive by the hour. Council Member Charles and the rest of the Council Member’s are due today. Maybe the protection detail is been overcautious. But once I give him my report, I can thankfully get back to the Mountain Creek Pack. The new arrivals look like they are preparing for something intense happening. I walk out and try to speak to a few of them, but they just grunt at me. “Reed. Reed.” a small voice yells. I turned around, and I saw her. Freya comes bouncing towards me. She shouldn’t be seeing what is going on here. I took her gently by the hand. “Come on Freya. Let’s find something to do.” We headed to the house where I was staying just to pick something up. Then we walked over to Freya’s house. She is telling me all about the pack where she lives. She tells me about her two daddies. “You don’t have a mommy?” I ask her. “No, my mommy died when I was little. But grandpa Rick
Rayne’s POV When we arrived at the palace, a video had already been sent to my phone. Sitting in the car, I pressed the play button and held the phone up for us all to see the video. We stared at the tiny screen, watching a black and white security video. The camera must be pointing at the service entrance. We watch as three men exit the service lift around 3pm. Two of them are carrying something over their shoulders. “Summer and Eden,” Dawson says, peering over my shoulder. “We need a bigger screen. To be certain. We don’t want to be chasing the wrong people.” We headed into my office. Mike is sitting in my office, in my seat. With his feet up on my desk, “Get out.” I barked at him. It’s then I realized how much I really hated the man. He has no respect for me. Nathan and Dawson wait outside. I can’t imagine how their aura will be right now. It would probably kill him and if anyone was going to get that pleasure, it would be me. “What’s got your panties in a twist, General?
Caren’s POV I knew mom wasn’t leaving our house until she knew Lottie’s whereabouts. But Lottie is here now. Finally, she has agreed to escape. The house is so overcrowded, but we are all managing. It has only been a day, after all. There is often a cue for the bathroom, though. The trick is to go when you feel the urge to go, not when you are desperate. Ethan had been watching the road for hours. He believes something strange is happening. The number of cars and wolves running up and down the road is extreme. “Right now, may not be the best time to leave,” he says. We all join him to see what he means. It’s not long before we are all convinced, he is right. It is far too busy out there. We all find somewhere within the barrier that we find comfortable. For me, that is out back in the vegetable patch. I love being one with nature; I guess that fits with my gifts now. Being a wind elemental and having the ability to heal the land. Nix joins me. He tells me about his mate, Ed
Charlie’s POV “What are we going to do, Jacob? How did we end up losing track of so much time? Darcey is going to kill me.” “Don’t worry too much. Darcey will be at home, tucked up in bed. She won’t even notice you were gone.” Is he serious? Darcey will know. We’re trying for a baby, and she is demanding sex every night. Not just a quick session either! The past week she has been hornier than ever, and I have been running on fumes. She will know I’m not there. I knew it was a mistake. Letting our wolves go for a run before the blue moon. But Jacob insisted. He convinced me I had been stressed lately. That I needed to let off some steam. Now I was going to be in a bucket full of crap. Thanks Jacob, I think to myself. Our wolves took over, blocking us out. They only let us have our bodies back because they became dormant. Now here we are standing here bollock naked in the middle of nowhere, miles from home. “It’s going to take ages to get back.” “It’s going to take you ages.
Stephanie’s POV “Steff. How are you feeling?” A voice asked me. “Horrible. My head hurts so much.” Am I speaking to someone in my mind? Whoever it is laughing at me. Did I actually die? I can’t have died. I would be back in the wolf realm. From the smells in this place, I am definitely not there. In fact, one smell is so very good, like delicious. I can’t put my finger on it, but it is mouth watering. “That’s our mate.” The voice says again. “I don’t have a mate. I don’t have a wolf.” “You do now. Selene sent me to you.” I slowly figured out that’s who I was talking to me. “There’s so much you need to know, Steff. Or is it Annie or Stephanie?” “No, no, no.” I’m so confused. “What I need to know is which wolf Selene sent me?” Whoever she is shakes herself and stands proud. She then pounds her feet. How do I know what she is doing? “Selene sent me to you. She said, I am to look after you. Ensure you get life-long happiness and joy. The love you deserve.” “Fine,
Hecate’s POV “An opportunity has risen. You’re the perfect choice for the role.” I tell the couple that have been living an isolated life. They both look at me. “Selene needs to give a wolf less soul, the powers of the blue moon goddess. Only someone who is willing can accept the powers. It would mean you would have to live in the wolf realm. With him forever.” I said, gesturing towards her mate. “I can live here with him forever.” She responds. “You can live there forever and oversee your children and grandchildren. You can be with their wolves for all eternity.” I now have the attention of them both. “Can I visit them?” She asks curiously. “Occasionally,” I tell her. I know Selene will restrict visits, especially after Steff burned through her last body so fast. “I also want to negotiate with Selene about you overseeing any hybrids. They need support and guidance. Given your experience in this field, I thought it would be fitting.” She looks at me, then at the wolf at her side.
Tripp’s POV “You are a goddam idiot. You just walked away from her. I thought you said you wouldn’t be rejecting her, no matter what?” I said snappily to Elliot. Still not quite believing he walked away from our mate. He walked away and shifted. “I won’t be rejecting her. It’s just a lot to take in. I needed to process everything she told me. She has lived so many lives, knows everything about us. Not to mention she is in our mate’s body. That’s just weird.” “You couldn’t have told her that?” I roared at him angrily. I have been Elliot’s wolf for a long time and that by far is the stupidest thing he has ever done. “Steff’s body was dying because of her frequent visits to earth, to save your family. Annie’s soul was gone, her body was dying. Why can’t she have a life? She has helped so many over the years and is a good friend to all of us wolves.” I said now, trying to reason with the fool. “Do you know her?” Elliot asked me. “Yes. She lives in the wolf realm most of the time with
Elliot’s POV After my graduation, Dad decided to stop at Blackwood farm on his way home to the palace. Dad wanted to visit his mom’s grave. During my studies, I visited Blackwood farm many times. It was so quiet and away from the busyness of the school. It was a great place to study and Tripp, my wolf, loved being surrounded by nature. Dad visited whenever he came to see me. But he always got upset. This will be the last time he will visit Blackwood Farm for quite a while. I expect him to be worse today. I drove back in the early hours of the morning. I know Elizabeth and I have agreed I will start on Monday. But I am so excited. She is looking forward to some time off. My great aunt Elizabeth has been a great mentor since I started my training. I know my grandma has been as well, but she doesn’t practice anymore. Even though I am a few days early, she hands me my white coat. It feels so official putting it on. I can’t stop smiling as she gives me the tour o
Stephanie’s POV “Come on Stephanie. We’re going to be late.” Charlie calls out to me. I know he wants to get to work early today. But, of course, on the day I am supposed to be ready early. Everything goes wrong and I am running late. Darcey gave Charlie a chance. I am thrilled she did. Knowing what he overcame puts my heart at rest that they will take care of each other forever. Since then, Charlie has become a valued member of the kingdom. Proving to Darcey and everyone else that he is a worthy mate for her. She made him work for it, though. Part of the agreement between them was that he didn’t join the royal guard. He agreed not only because Darcey asked him not to, but because he knew Addie and Avery would make his life hell. They still hold a grudge because of his actions and the emotional suffering they caused her. Instead, Charlie got a job teaching the kids in the kingdom’s school. He also organizes regular camping trips for older children and aids with a program to
Steff’s POV I look at both of Annie’s parents. They look lost. “Will you keep her name?” “I would prefer to keep my own name.” Her mom looked like she was about to cry again. “How about a compromise? Combine the two. How does Stephanie sound?” She nods her head, composing herself. “Why is Hecate coming?” Annie’s father asks. “Annie’s body will need to be strengthened to house my soul. It won’t hurt Annie. I assure you.” Her father’s body seemed to sag with relief. “After the soul transfer. I will stay for a while. Let you say really say goodbye to her.” I don’t think they know what to say to that. But they will when the time comes. “No one is to know about this. It has never happened in the past.” I told them both. Just before Hecate appeared. Her appearance can be alarming if you’re not used to seeing her. Hecate has dark hair and dark eyes. For supernatural occasions, which this is, Hecate wears dark clothes and a spiked headpiece. She looks like an evi
Darcey’s POV When I woke up, all I wanted to do was find Charlie. The images in the lake still broke my heart. But what I needed more than anything was a drink. Elizabeth had been hydrating my body with some intravenous fluids, but my throat was as dry as a desert. Then people started fussing over me. “Take it easy was Caren’s advice.” Esme assured Caren I would. Then she promised to stay by my side until I made a full recovery. “Ayla, you had better make this a swift recovery.” I told her. Although I love my sister, spending a lot of time with her could be challenging. In fact, I am not sure we would be friends if we weren’t sisters. We are that different. But we are always there for one another. I know Charlie isn’t going anywhere. Nat visited me, telling me she had confined him and Jacob to a suite on the first floor. “You make it sound like he is a prisoner.” Esme says curiously to her. “He saved her life.” “I know,” Nat says sweetly. “When Darcey is feeling bet
Goddess Selene’s POV “You said we had more time.” Annie’s mom questions me. I want to remind her I am a goddess. But I really want Steff to have Annie’s body. “You do. I can now answer your questions.” I explained to Annie’s parents. Steff steps forward. “I am the blue moon goddess. I take care of the wolves in Selene’s realm during the blue moon and the eclipse. Your wolves know me well. The rest of the time, I am Selene’s companion. In my youth, my physical body hurt so badly it died. I now require a host body, a vessel to house my soul. Selene says you are considering letting me use your daughter’s body?” “Yes,” Annie’s father says proudly. “It would be an honor.” “I just want to know she will be cared for.” Her mom cried. “I have taken care of many bodies over my long life. Your daughter will be no different.” Her mom cries again but nods her head, implying her consent. “Steff, will you remain with them until Hecate arrives? I have business elsewh