Parker’s POV Both of our moods improved after letting Saxon go for a run with Xavier. Maddox and I were able to talk when our wolves allowed us to take over. The idea of me becoming the Alpha was a source of laughter for Maddox, especially since he had lost that status. It means I could offer a home to people like Dani and Caren. I am nervous, but Maddox thinks I was born to be an Alpha of a pack. Especially with Dani being my mate. He also told me he would support me in setting up the pack. He also hoped I would offer him a home. That sets me off crying again. “My home is wherever my family is.” I told him. “That is why I want to take up King Dawson’s offer. Because Millie was like family to me.” I needed to speak to Dani first. With that, we let our wolves have a bit more time together. Before we returned to the palace, I climbed into a car with Liam from the Silver Mountain Pack. It was a long journey and I’m not talking about the distance. He doesn’t have many social ski
Parker’s POV “Luna Stella, can you please take me to Dani’s house? There is something I need to talk to her about.” Luna Stella already knows my suspicions about Dani being my mate. She doesn’t ask me any questions when she agrees to take me. I don’t have long to wait until we are on our way to Dani’s home. Luna Stella asked me how I was. “Not good,” I told her. “I am not going to pry. But if you ever need someone to talk to, I am willing to listen.” She tells me. “I appreciate the offer. Thank you.” “I will make my way back to the pack house later.” I tell her as she drops me off. I’m standing on the porch, knocking on Dani’s door. I can’t wait to see her. Everything is better with her around. But she doesn’t answer. Her dad, John, does. “Is Dani home, sir?” I asked him respectfully. “She’s at work. She will be home after her shift is over.” “Can I wait for her?” I asked him. I really want to see her today. “Sure, but it will be a long wait.” He says. “That’s fine
Dylan’s POV “He was one of them, wasn’t he?” Melissa asked me. After my run in with Liam, “I think so.” I told her, still holding the dirt in my hand, I put it in my pocket. Melissa is the only one I talked to about my dream. I had to talk to Christina and Nix. But Christina was unreachable. I know she is on her way to Nix. When Parker arrived, I planned on travelling back with him. But after the run in with Liam, I feel I should go now. “I’m coming too. I need to check in on my big brother and my new sister,” she says giddily. When Melissa tells her parents she is going, they decide to come too. “Can’t have both my children so far from home without us,” Luna Stella tells me. At least I can share the driving, so I am not bothered. We made our way to the garage to find Colt standing next to one of the SUVs. He had a suitcase beside him. “I won’t be returning, Vance. Christina is the only family I have and I will stay to support her.” I smiled at him. He sort of adopt
Maddox’s POV It’s been a few weeks since the eclipse, or should I say the attack! Me, Lottie, Caren and Reed have been helping Parker create a pack he can be proud of. First, he decided we all needed a home to call our own. Ours are to be built at the entrance of the territory, as Lottie and Caren can’t face going into it. Parker's is to be central to the pack. After discussing it with Lottie and Caren. It's been decided that their old home will be demolished. Building a place of worship is to be built, with a cemetery attached to it. That was an emotional discussion. According to Parker, it’s important for everyone to have a place to bury their loved ones, visit them, and pray for them. Since Millie and Veronica are already buried there, it makes sense to build the whole thing around their graves. Lottie cried so much, “I can finally give my mom a headstone. They can both have a headstone.” John and General Rayne have been clearing the bodies and buildings from the River Vall
Reed’s POV “Why are you worried?” Caren asks me. “I had to put up with a lifetime of abuse from David. The day he was to become Alpha, I knew my life would be over. Which was why I left. He would then have taken great pride in beating me to death. All because I was his brother.” She looks at me. “You keep me grounded. Can you imagine what I would be like with some power-hungry man as my mate?” She smiles at me. “You are perfect for me.” She says, looking out of the window. “Caren.” I say. She looks at me. “There is something else you ought to know. “The Luna of Blue Valley Pack. When it was her 18th birthday, I was mated with her. But she chose David over me. Because he was going to be Alpha and I was a nobody.” Caren smirks. “Her loss was my gain.” She says, while leaning over and kissing me. “You know we won’t be there until tomorrow. Even if we drive through the night. How would you feel about letting Deana and Jaden out for a night? Let them have a little fu
Eden’s POV “I can’t believe it, Ara. It’s only been a few weeks since you were mated to Ethan.” She nods her head frantically, smiling. “You’re the first to know. I haven’t even told Ethan yet.” She tells me happily. Since the attack, me and Ara have become close friends. She no longer works in the kitchen. She works with Uncle Rayne in the royal guard. He has appointed several deputies. Ara is one of them. She still works at the stables, though. She wouldn’t leave her horse’s safety to anyone else. Me and Nix help her clean the stables every day, though. It’s disgusting, but it’s something we do together. It helps remind me of how I have grown in the last month. She and Ethan mated a day after the eclipse, and now she is telling me she has just found out she is pregnant. “My new job is great. But being a mom is the most rewarding job in the world. The most difficult too, but the most rewarding.” “I’m on my way to tell him now. If you want to come with me.” “It w
Christina’s POV After my talk with Summer, I realized a few things. I had never given my future a second thought. What did I want from my life? I couldn’t expect others to know it if I didn’t myself. It was the same for my belongings. How was anyone to know I had nothing if I had told no one? The maid only found out I had nothing because I was handwashing my underwear in the sink. Then there are my mates. Summer was right about them, too. Before seeking advice from others, we had to get to know each other. This is our bond and no one else’s. No two bonds are the same. I had to give our bond a chance. That day, I started holding both of their hands. It was nice. We went for a walk out in the sunshine. I felt warm and tingly inside and out. They made me laugh and smile. I had to admit it. They made me feel happy. Which is an unusual feeling for me. Later on that day, we had a picnic out in the sunshine. It was just nice not to feel pressured. Just two guys and a girl enjoying ea
Christina’s POV I can’t believe I had sex last night. I have no one I can talk to about this. Caren is off with Reed, and I’m certainly not telling Summer about it. “Quinn, I had sex.” I tried telling her. But she is blocking me out. I climbed over Max, heading for the bathroom. My body aches a bit, but overall, I am fine. I turn on the shower and jump in. The hot water soothes my body. Max comes into the bathroom naked. “Are you okay?” He asks me. I just stared at him. I had sex with him last night. “Hey, my eyes are up here,” he says to me, laughing. “I’m fine.” I responded, not realizing I was staring at his cock. After he leaves, I finish washing myself and head into the bedroom. “Morning beautiful.” Jax says to me. He is naked too. He walks over and kisses me, his cock slapping against my stomach. I feel like a giddy schoolgirl, and I was never a giddy schoolgirl. “Fancy a bit more practice?” he suggests. What have I started? I grinned at him. “I can’t. 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