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
Summer’s POV We took Nathan to a recovery room after we finished suturing his scalp back in place. The blood results came back, and there was an extremely high dose of wolfsbane in his system. His body must be strong, very strong, to survive such a high dose. “What we really need now is for his wolf to regain consciousness and do his job and heal him. The only thing I can do now is to keep replenishing the intravenous fluids and get the wolfs bane out of his system faster.” I tell Florence, who is there, talking to him in a loving manner, stroking his hand. “Is there anyone you want me to contact, Florence? Other family members, friends. Siblings perhaps?” She looks at me. “No, there is no one. Just us.” “That’s a unique scar he has on his eyebrow. I have only ever seen one before. How did he get it?” I asked her, trying to figure out if this man is the person, I think he is. “As a child, he was abducted and held for ransom.” She looks so sad and kisses his h
Gale’s POV We had been traveling in our wolf's form for days and finally made it near Crystal Lake Pack. Dawson said we needed to be in this territory by morning, as he had someone to meet. Normally we just travel around, with no reason or purpose. But when it nears the Blue Moon, he knows exactly where to go. I don’t ask. Then he disappears for a few days. I don’t ask why or where he goes. I took the opportunity to relax for those few days. We set up a small campfire near a stream. We could get water for drinking and cooking. As well as washing. Once the fire was lit, the rabbit was cooking nicely. We sat and talked. Overall, it should be a pleasant night. We were making our beds, but then we both heard a wolf howling. I ignored it. There are always wolves howling from packs. However, Dawson simply stared in the direction it originated from. The wolf never howled again. But what I heard was one simple word. A word Dawson had wanted to say for the 7 years I have been
Summer’s POV Alexis didn’t really want to leave, she had been waiting to find her mate her entire life. But we had to get back to the kids. She ran to the clinic and shifted. “If we are quick, he may still be there when we get back.” I told Alexis. I hope he likes me as a human. Because Alexis really loved him. As soon as I enter the room to check on the kids, they wake up. I encourage them to get ready for the day, quickly. I plan on dropping by Nathan’s hospital room before I take the kids to the cliff. I tell the kids where I will be and to head down once, they are ready. They are still only young, but they want a small bit of independence. At least in the hospital, I will always be able to find them. I got to Nathan’s hospital room. There was a guard outside asleep on a chair. I walked past him, leaving him asleep, grabbing Nathan’s charts on the way in. It felt so wrong referring to the King by his first name, but it just rolled off my tongue. Floren
Rogue Leader Isaac’s POV I have moved as many of my people as possible from our camp near Crystal Lake Pack. But I stayed. I will take full responsibility for the things I have done. But I will not stand there and be accused of something we didn’t do. I just told Alpha Jackson about the scents in the woods last week. But he didn’t listen, and now my people are suffering because of his ignorance. It’s a good job he is taking care of my women, otherwise there would be very little stopping me from attacking his pack. After the Royal Guard has gone. I am roaming the woods when I hear someone running, “someone small and light”, my wolf Yanis tells me. Which means a youngster. Who I have to hand over at the church. I don’t waste my time with them anymore. They are of no benefit to me. “Let him run,” I told Yanis. Before I keep going. “There is something familiar about his scent,” Yanis tells me. I think about it. If Yanis recognizes his scent. Maybe it’s a child from my
Rayne’s POV I am disgusted that the guard allowed the kids into Nathan’s room. Oh wait, he didn’t let them. He was asleep! Anything could have happened to Nathan. He could have been attacked again. Because the guard was asleep. I was livid when I dismissed him. There will be consequences for this. I went and sat with Nathan after Summer and the kids left. When we are in private, he is always so full of life with a smile on his face. He really doesn’t look like the same man. He leads a lonely life really, not having anyone but his close friends and his mom. But right now, he looks like a lifeless shell. “Come on, bud, you can get through this. I know you can.” I know Florence will be returning soon. “What would your mom do without you? What would Adam do without you?” I paused for breath. “What would I do without you?” I can feel my eyes welling up. When the door opens, I shake myself, gaining my composure. Florence walks in. She can see I am upset and gives me a hug. “I
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