Rayne’s POV The discovery of the chef’s body sends my mind into overdrive. Someone from within the palace had carried his murder out. Possibly to cover their tracks. “Have we invited our attackers into our home?” I asked Zen. He has been keeping quiet lately. I know he is struggling since Adam’s murder. He and Cooper had known each other for decades. But I need him now more than ever. We went back to Nathan and Dawson’s office. They were now convinced the head chef was involved with Summer’s kidnapping. “Someone must have been worried about him talking, so they killed him.” I speculate. “How many men did the Wolf Council bring with them?” Dawson asks. “Nearly two hundred according to the Council Member I was talking to yesterday.” I responded. “But I actually think it’s more like three hundred.” “Surely they can’t outnumber the quantity you have in the Royal guard?” Nathan asks. “We protect the monarch, not the kingdom. We don’t need more than that, as there aren’t t
Caren’s POV “Her mate, I need her mate.” I called out while placing Summer on the ground. Two men crawl towards her, touching her when they get nearby. I never knew Summer had two mates. Then again, I only met Summer a few hours ago and have been trying to save her life since then. Placing my hands over the wound on her chest, I sensed a change immediately. I can feel that she is stronger. But her wolf must still be fighting my magic. That’s when Steff’s words again make sense to me. ‘humans are easier to fix’. “Okay, I need to keep her stable until the eclipse. I can do that.” I said to myself. “Who are you? What are you doing to our mom?” a young man’s voice asked me. I don’t look up, I need to concentrate on Summer. But I guess he is Eden’s brother. “Caren, I’m Caren.” I responded, finally allowing myself to glance at him. There are two of them, twins. Eden must be a triplet. He looks confused by my answer. I am not surprised. “Lottie’s sister.” He smiles. “An eleme
Ara’s POV “You look awful.” “Thanks John. That’s just what I needed to hear!” “I don’t mean like that, Ara. You know it. You look like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders.” “Brandon found the chef’s murdered body in one of the palace fridges.” I still can’t believe someone murdered him. “I had to tell him it was a joke the chef was playing on the Kings.” I shook my head, worrying about what his small really thought. “Then when I took him to kindergarten. The teacher told me they were taking him to the hospital because of the eclipse. I know there’s nothing to worry about with the Wolf Council being here. But I can’t help feeling on edge. I work so hard to give him everything. But this morning, it feels like everything is out of control.” “You know, Ara, if you chose a mate. You wouldn’t have to work so hard.” I stared at my colleague. “Not me. Hell no. Not a chance. Got one woman in my life. She is enough.” “John, I have one man in my life. He
Ara’s POV John must have brought every arrow we had. As I rode to the palace, they kept bouncing out of the sacks, holding them. I had to keep stopping and picking them up. As I mounted Suki once again, I looked up at the sky. The eclipse is well under way, with around a third of the sun disappearing behind the moon. When I got to the palace, I couldn’t believe my eyes. There must be around 600 men fighting in front of me, then there were the dead. There must have been a few hundred of them. What the goddess is going on? I took a quick look around. The invaders outnumbered the Royal Guard. For every member of the royal guard, there must be at least 4 people trying to kill them. I rode nearly 15 feet away from the edge of the field. I didn’t want Suki getting spooked, nor did I want to become a target. I could see hawks flying overhead before attacking whoever the Royal Guard’s were fighting. They are following the commands of a girl, a girl the princes are protec
Rayne’s POV “What the hell?” I exclaimed upon seeing an army of men in my line of sight. “Oh, we invited some new rogue allies to the party.” Mike stated gleefully. I didn’t even need to look at him to know he was smiling. Then I looked at him. His grin was ear to ear. I had a feeling they were up to something, and I was right. I am so glad I told Nathan and Dawson of my suspicions. “ATTACK.” Mike calls out. Men yelled in response to his command. Everything I feared was happening right now. I am so glad my paranoia encouraged me to arm my men. He charged towards me. I knew I would be his target. I’d hoped I was going to be his target. We fought and fought. Every day for decades, I had trained, the stamina I had built up, I could fight like this all day. I am a leader that leads by example. A screech from the sky drew my attention, and he smacked me right on the jaw. It made me stumble. “Ha,” he yelled. “The General of the Royal Guard is going to be taken down by the head of
Christina’s POV We left the Mountain Creek Pack a day ago. The journey so far has been amazing. Quinn loved the freedom she had and that she got to run with a purpose. Jen and the others have been following her. Then, when she shifts, I train the hawks. We have really bonded during our time together. We also sleep in wolf form for safety. I keep trying to name the hawks, but there are so many of them and they all look so similar, it’s just impossible. Jen is the only one that stands out amongst them. She’s so protective of me she won’t even let the others come near. The bag we are carrying doesn’t contain much. A dress, a pair of pumps, a hairbrush, my falconry glove, a small amount of money and the picture of Nix’s mom. Our training session went well today. The hawks are following my instructions and directions. I felt a great sense of achievement. That night I slept in my human form. I looked up at the stars and asked myself, “What does it all mean? Is there something m
Christina’s POV I continue on my journey to the palace. “We will be there in a few hours,” Quinn reminds me. She also reminds me she will be asleep for a few hours while the eclipse takes place. This will be the first time she will have left me since she arrived. I am nervous about it, actually. Out here alone, anything could happen. Then I hear multiple screeches from above me and my nerves disappear. I will not be alone. Quinn runs as far as she can before she shifts. At least the palace is within sight. There are no guards around, though. The palace ought to have had better protection. Quinn becomes restless and antsy. I have never known her to be like this. “Are you okay?” I asked her. “Yes, I just have this feeling that things are not as they should be.” “They are probably nearer the palace for everyone’s safety. Don’t be nervous, Quinn. It was our first time without each other. I will be here when you wake up.” I also reminded her I am not a bad fighter and that I
Florence’s POV I know my boys have never liked the Wolf Council. But to outright to accuse them of kidnapping Summer and Eden. Of murdering poor Adam and attempting to overthrow the kingdom. I can’t believe what I am hearing. They are right in one respect. The goddess is to be protected at all costs. Regardless of what is going on. I made my way back to my room. Nathan, Dawson, and Rayne are all too busy with what’s going on. I may not be the Luna Queen any longer. But I still have this kingdom’s best interests at heart. I know many others who are from my generation that would feel the same way. I made several phone calls. All of whom were my friends and acquaintances. The ones everyone forgets about. We were once the defenders of this magnificent land. Now, when it needs to be defended, I doubt anyone of them would back down. The room was full. I briefly explained the situation about the goddess arriving and that there may be a threat to her life, which was why the Wolf Coun