Summer’s POV It's clear that the royal guards are nearby, a few have joined the border patrol. Their main duty is to ensure the safety of the pack borders by preventing any attacks. Which I knew they wouldn’t be seeing as Alpha Jackson had given Isaac their schedule. This allowed anyone who needed my help to receive it. The presence of the royal guards in the town is clear. The shops and cafes have never been busier. This pleases Alpha Jackson, as they are spending money in the pack. But other than that, they ’t causing any problems. I go back to work and the rogue women come undetected. There is no cause for concern. Alpha Jackson had messaged him. “Isaac had reported some unusual scents just outside of the pack territory. But it could just be scents of the royal guards. I am not worried. We have so much extra security here. Who would be stupid enough to attack us?” Isaac had to accept the situation as it was. His pack would lose in a fight against the full force o
Rayne’s POV I contacted my parents. I let them know I was at the Crystal Lake Pack and asked them to join me for a few days. I am going to stay for as long as I can. Once they find out Summer is here, mom is going to flip out. But when she learns about Summer's kids she will probably stay indefinitely. The kids are great. Summer has done an amazing job of raising them alone. It is strange they never take their sunglasses off, though. But who am I to know what is fashionable these days? I still don’t know what happened the day I found Summer. I suspect it’s something involving her kids. But nothing unusual has happened since. Maybe I just couldn’t catch my breath after Summer fell on top of me? Mom tells me that her and Autumn would love to visit. But only after the Blue Moon, as Autumn has to go to the Representative’s Meeting. She also told me that my dad wouldn’t stray from the pack for safety reasons. Her subtle undertone tells me she is not happy about somethin
Summer’s POV I mind linked Alpha Jackson from the back of the royal guard's wagon. “I’m on my way to the edge of the territory. I don’t know much. I’ll try to keep you updated.” I told him before blocking everything out. I need to concentrate on what is going on around me. I jumped out of the wagon as soon as it stopped. Joining the men to putting on a waterproof suit. “What are you doing?” Rayne questioned me. What does he mean? What am I doing? “I may be needed. If he is injured or unconscious, it may mean his wolf is as well.” I snapped at him as I zipped up my suit. I just hope I can get close enough to stand his aura. He is the King after all. The more powerful the wolf, the stronger its aura. But if Rayne can withstand it, I am sure I can. We have the same genes, after all. We all put on an oxygen mask and carry a cylinder when we enter the wolfsbane mist. I am intrigued by how this was done. The chemist that created it is a genius. I can’t say I’m not nervo
Summer’s POV It was Rayne that stripped Nathan out of his clothes. He covered him with a sheet and wheeled the trolley through to us. As he was leaving, he told me he had left his underwear on. Elizabeth came into the theater a few seconds late. She stood at the edge of the room. As she could be helpful for a few bits. Just before me and Adam slid Nathan onto my table, Elizabeth informed me he hadn’t had any blood taken nor was he cannulated. I stared at her, but she couldn’t see my face through my surgical mask. I knew it wasn’t her fault or that anyone else could do it. I was more frustrated with myself. Why didn’t someone remind me before I scrubbed in? Elizabeth prepares me two cannulation trays and sends them my way. I hadn’t cannulated anyone for a while, but I couldn’t miss his veins if I tried. His arms were enormous, he had so many bulging veins. It would be hard to miss these veins. As the blood starts to fill the vials, Adam tells me he feels si
Alpha Jackson’s POV While we were entertaining Florence, the windows of the pack house shook. I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I ran outside and shifted to my wolf, Lewis. My pack was in danger. We hadn’t fought in years. But I am still the Alpha of this pack. We'll defend it with our lives, if necessary. Lewis raced to the edge of the territory where I shifted. The Royal Guard was there already. There was an unexplained fog that no one seemed to enter. I mind linked my Beta to bring Florence here. I knew the King was on his way and if the Royal Guard were there, he would have to be involved somehow. What I wasn’t expecting was to see Summer amongst them. I mind linked her to find out what was going on, she told me. “They were blaming the rogues for an attack on the King and that she had to go. She was needed.” She cut the link after that. Now I don’t particularly like Isaac, I have never hidden this. Isaac is more of a hands-on person, his people l
Beta Adam’s POV I knew that jackass was up to something. From the second he woke up this morning, he was restless. He jumped into his red sports car and shot off. He didn’t wait for me or the royal guards. Rayne is going to be pissed! I phoned the jack wipe and laughed at me, calling me a “slow ass and there was no chance of us catching him.” Of course, he was right, but only because of the head start he had. I had to run back to my room, get my stuff, and get back to the car. I have been his Beta forever. I should have known he was up to something when he hired that bloody sports car. Nathan and I have known each other since we were kids. I know all of his secrets, even the family secrets I shouldn’t know. He is just excited about seeing his brother. After all, he hadn’t seen Dawson for three years. I didn't go too fast. It was nice to be away from the palace. Making the journey quite enjoyable. That is until we got to a foggy area at the edge of Crystal Lake Pack.
Summer’s POV I had no way of scanning or x-raying Nathan to check for internal injuries. I could only hope there was no organ damage or internal bleeding. I watched Nathan for any reactions to pain, letting his body tell me where it hurt. But he was pretty knocked out and didn’t respond very much. Rayne walked into the theater room. “Great, I could use someone competent that can get near him.” Still annoyed that my socks were soaked in urine. Elizabeth tried her best to dry the floor. But all around my operating table is still wet. Elizabeth threw Rayne some towels, and he started soaking up the urine. To be fair, none of Nathan’s wounds actually needed an operating theater, thank goodness. But we didn’t know that at the time and everything I would need was in there so I could patch him up. The operating theater is also a clean, private area where I could work. Which is exactly what I want to do right now. The first injury was a dislocated shoulder. Both me and Rayn
Florence’s POV “Can anyone other than Adam please find my kids? Please.” Are the words shouted by the Doctor. I am the only other person here, so it had to be me. “As long as you look after my boy,” I responded. Really, I want to be down there holding Nathan’s hand, letting him know I am here. But the doctor is doing her best to save his life. I have never heard of wolfs bane being used in aerosol form. I had heard that they had created an injectable version. But I never thought anybody would be stupid enough to use it. It could have fatal consequences. No doubt the only reason he is still alive is because he has royal blood in him. He could really use Dawson’s support and our special gift right now. In fact, he is supposed to be here. Where is he? My gifts are fading, and I suspect by the end of this Blue Moon, they will be gone. I feel like kicking myself for never declaring to the kingdom that I gave birth to twins. It was my ‘mates’ idea, though. It would gi
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