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
Summer’s POV My head throbs. That’s what wakes me. I open my eyes and my vision is blurry. But I can’t rub them. Metal rubs against my skin. I blinked several times, trying to see what was going on. That is when I realize my hands are in cuffs, which are chained to a wall. “Alexis, are you okay?” She doesn’t answer me. Where am I? “Mommy?” “Eden?” “Mommy, I’m scared.” She cries. I can feel my breathing getting faster as this is bringing back memories of what happened 10 years ago. But Eden is here this time. If I freak out, she will freak out. I can’t let her know how terrified I really am. “Baby, are you okay?” I said, trying to keep my voice steady. Internally, I am shaking. “I can’t move and Charisma isn’t answering me.” She sobs. “It’s okay sweetheart, your dad’s will find us.” “Mommy,” she cried. “Uncle Adam. It’s all my fault. They killed Uncle Adam.” She sobs. Then she mumbles something. “Baby, it’s not your fault.” “It is all because
Nix’s POV As soon as I stepped over the barrier line, I felt a sharp pain in my neck, it caused me to shout out. To make matters worse, my entire body felt heavy. I was fine a few seconds ago. Now I felt pathetically weak. I have never felt this way. “What is happening?” I asked Diesel. “I don’t know.” It took me longer to get to Lottie than I would have liked. When I saw the car, I knew it was Reed’s. How has he ended up here? Where has he been? I watch Lottie using her elemental power to fight off the wolves. I went to collect Reed, however, I couldn’t. I wasn’t strong enough to pick him up. “What is going on? Why am I struggling so much?” I said to Diesel. The next time I tried to pick him up, it was easier. It makes me feel like I am getting back to normal, but then I see Caren using her ability. It’s not me, it’s her. I grabbed him, as she needed to protect us. But it is an effort. I will have to figure out what is wrong with me later. Right now, I need to get
Caren’s POV “He doesn’t want me, remember?” I said, before resting my eyes on Reed. I can’t believe what Parker and Lottie are suggesting. I heard what Nix, Lottie and Ethan said about him being a great guy. But they don’t understand how worthless he made me feel. Deana understands my reservation, but still wants her mate. Both me and Lottie make Nix a promise to rescue Eden. Then I went back to Reed. To finish his healing, he may not want me. But that doesn’t mean I want him to die. Then I plan on getting some rest. Freya is holding onto Reed. “Freya, can you go inside? I have something to finish. Before he is back to full health.” She runs up to me and hugs me. “Thank you, he’s my hero,” she says before kissing my cheek. I couldn’t help but smile at her. With what she has just been through and she is being so sweet. I watched her go into the house. Then I looked at him, “Lie down.” I instructed Reed. He does as he is told and lays down. He never takes his eyes off me
Alpha Isaac’s POV It was just after midnight when Gale and around 30 men arrived at the Red Moon Pack. “Tell me what’s happened?” he asked. I told him about the wolves at the gate a few days ago and about their threats. “I am not afraid of them. Heck, I am the first one into a fight. I am not afraid to die for what I believe in.” Gale smiled; he knew me before I was an Alpha. “I know, my old friend. I know.” “Regardless, I had to get the women and children to safety. I couldn’t have their lives threatened. They were the reason I contacted Nathan.” “The King’s gifted this pack to you and made you Alpha. Not because of your heritage, but because of your actions. If they attack, they are going against the King’s wishes.” I nodded my head in agreement. I never asked to be made Alpha. Nathan offered it to me. For the safety and security of my people, I accepted. “If it comes to a fight, we won’t be able to communicate with each other.” “I, Gale Blackwood, pledge