Destinee POV.I had heard stories that the first time you hold your child in your arms, all the pain you felt bringing them into the world disappears. You are overwhelmed with emotion. That is true, the pain was forgotten the moment I heard her cries and held her in my arms.“Beautiful Dahlia, you truly are a gift. You are perfect, my girl and I love you so much.” I tell her gently as I stroke her sleeping face. Not wanting to put her down. I don’t want to miss anything. She is perfect, our little princess.We have been moved back to our room and everything is quiet, too quiet. Almost like the calm before the storm.“Aura, are you ok?” I know she is exhausted. We had been in labour for hours, but it was worth it to have our princess in my arms now.“Yes, she is coming.” I furrow my brows in confusion. No, she is already here.“Aura, she is already here, silly. Go back to sleep.” She growls and I jump slightly.“NO, she is here…” the alarms sound and my eyes widen, no. Not now. The dre
Destinee POV.Running through the packhouse, the screams and growls get louder and I know my pack needs me.Kendra runs behind me and we reach the front door when she pulls me by my wrist. Turning to look at her and she shakes her head when we hear a growl coming from the front door. I look at Kendra and nod at her. Aura is ready to be released. I listen and sniff the air; the rogue has moved away from the door.“Kendra, why hasn’t the lockdown been set?” Her eyes widen and shakes her head. I walk towards the door and open the key panel. Titus keeps his car keys in here and there is a fob for the alarm system for the packhouse. How am I going to use it or where am I going to put it in wolf form? FUCK!“Sadia, where are you?” I need her back here. I will put the packhouse in lockdown.“Hiding in the attic? Why?” I breathe a sigh of relief.“I’m going to lockdown the packhouse. We will have 10 seconds to get out, keep her safe.” I block the link and I nod at Kendra.She shifts in her sa
Destinee POV. Seeing Titus laying motionless in our bed, with cables coming from him attached to monitors. I wipe away my tears. Walking towards the bed, I climb up next to him and hold his hand. “My love, I’m sorry I didn’t get to you sooner. If I did, you wouldn’t be laying here now in this state. Forgive me, my love. I love you.” I choke out, closing my eyes. Leaning down and kiss his forehead. My tears drip down onto his face. Dahlia makes noises and I look towards the crib. I place Titus’s hand back down and climb off the bed and move towards the crib. I smile, looking down at her, her bright blue innocent eyes staring up at me. Dahlia is waving her fists around, and I chuckle at her. She is strong. Scooping her up, I bring her to my chest and walk back to the bed. Her mouth opens like a little bird searching for her food. I chuckle at her. She is always hungry. “Ok, little monkey, I will feed you.” I say as I unbutton my top and place her on my breast. I sigh as she latches
Destinee POV.Walking towards the door that lead down to the dungeon, I stopped looking at it. Why did I stop? Taking a deep breath, I open the door and walk down the stairs. The sound of muffled groans enters my ears and the instant feeling of hatred enters my mind.There were no warriors stationed at the door, and I knew they weren’t needed. Fenrir and Marcus have been spending a lot of time down here playing, so to speak, and now it was my turn. They will die for what they have done.Stopping at the bottom of the stairs, I see them. Crystal is in the cell I was placed in and Sampson is on the other side of the room, in a cell facing hers. I smirk to myself, knowing I will inflict pain.“Well, well, well, what do we have here? Is my hospitality that bad? Tsk tsk” I walk towards Fenrir, who is standing in between the cells, and I smile at him.Crystal growls at me, and I turn to face her.“Still alive I see? Oh, what am I saying? Of course you are. It’s by my goodwill that you are st
Destinee POV.Opening my eyes, I’m surrounded by darkness. What the hell? Where am I?“Hello, anybody there?” I call out into the darkness, listening to my voice carry further away from me.“Hello?” Nothing, nada, zip. I stand and walk aimlessly into the darkness. What the hell happened?“Aura… Aura… Are you there?” I try to feel for her presence, but I can’t feel her, no. Where is she?“Aura, where are you?” I shout out. My heart beats against my ribcage, threatening to explode out of my chest. Am I dead? Where is my wolf?This isn’t happening. Oh my Goddess, what will happen to Titus, Dahlia? No, I can’t be dead.“SELENE, SELENE!” I scream out when I hear a growl from the left. I turn to look, but I can’t see anything. More growls sound out and I turn in every direction.“Destinee…” the voice is soft and ethereal. I turn looking for the owner of the voice.“Follow my voice.” My feet move on their own, well if I am dead, nothing can harm me. But I need to go back. I need to be with m
Destinee POV.Listening to the flat tone of the heart monitor, my life flashed before my eyes. My heart felt like it was going to stop.Looking back over the past nearly three years, I saw everything. The abuse at the hands of my father and the pack I was meant to lead, the breaking of the bond between me and the pack. The fear of the rejection from Titus, right up to this moment.If you told me two years ago, I would be here watching my mate fight for his life, the love of my life being resuscitated, and me falling into a pit of despair. Then I would laugh at you and no doubt killed you for your stupidity.If I could go back and change what happened that day, the day I fought with my father and ran away, knowing what I know now, would I have still done the same thing?The answer is yes. I would have still rejected my pack, but I wouldn’t have run from Titus, no I would have run to him. This is my fault. Everything that has happened is all my fault.If I hadn’t have run from him, he w
Titus POV.Laying next to my sleeping mate, I hear movement coming from the crib. I can’t sleep. I have slept enough. Destinee rolls over and I smile at her. Pulling the quilt away, I stand up and walk towards the crib. Anubis sleeps next to the crib on the floor. This hellhound, as much as I didn’t like him at first, has grown on me. If it wasn’t for him, then Crystal would have got away. Anubis is Destinee’s and Dahlia’s protector, so I can deal with that. He just better not shit on my floor.Edging closer, I look down at her. Her blue eyes glow in the darkness and she waves her tiny fist at me, chuckling at her. I pick her up and hold her in my arms. Bringing my face closer to hers, I breathe in her scent and she coos at me. Her tiny hand lands gently on my face, and I feel her emotions.Dahlia isn’t hungry. She wants to have some time with her daddy, and I will never deny my daughter or my mate for what they want.Walking out of the bedroom with Dahlia in my arms and Anubis behind
Destinee POV.Eating breakfast with Dahlia attached to my breast is never an issue. After all, I wouldn’t have it any other way.Titus chuckles beside me and I sit eating my toast, making sure no crumbs fall on her. We will introduce her to the pack tomorrow. She should have been introduced sooner but with everything that happened, it wasn’t the right time.So tomorrow she will be introduced to the pack. The council will also be attending. However, the other Alphas will be watching from their packs. This never usually happens, but because of who Dahlia is, it is necessary for her to be introduced to everyone.“After breakfast, we need to discuss Snow Moon.” I nod, finishing the bite of toast. It is time to go and face my demons and confront my parents and old pack members. Scores need settling and decisions need to be made.“Ok, it needs to be done. I have put it off long enough. But first, this little monkey needs a bath.” I say chuckling, looking down at Dahlia, who is watching me t