Ciara's POV “Wake up child.” A celestial voice called out to me as I laid on the lumpy old mattress in the cold and damp cavern prison. “Wake up.”Slowly my senses heightened, and I realize I am no longer alone. I can tell the person is non-threatening by their aura, but it still doesn’t bring me comfort. My eyes flutter open and I see a silvery figure looming over me. My blurry sleepy vision clears, and I realize I am in the presence of our moon goddess, Selene.She smiles down at me as I move to a seated position. “Hello my child.” Her voice is a soft melodious sound I can’t help but feel calm. She is dressed in a pearl white Greek gown with gold trimmings around the waist and hem of the dress. Her crystal blue eyes and silver hair were so beautiful it was difficult to look her directly in the eyes, so I lowered my head in respect, but caught sight of where we were.I look around and see we are still in the damp cavern, and I frown with disappointment and annoyance. “Ok, maybe I hav
Ember's POV (Ciara's Wolf) I watched as my human seethes with resentment at my moon goddess for her declaration of death. Ciara continued to pace back and forth, even punching a tree trunk in anger to vent some of her frustration. Seeing my human in such pain was a reminder of all we have been through. Why does it have to be Ciara who has to die? Hasn’t she suffered enough?‘Why moon goddess?’ I mind-link Selene in hopes for some sort of answer to the burning questions that fill my mind, but Selene just shook her head reminding me to stay silent.“I understand you’re upset, but you must see the bigger picture and not just the end of your nose.” Selene placed a hand on Ciara’s shoulder, but she just shrugged it off. As Ciara’s wolf, I was concern her attitude would eventually snap the moon goddess’s patience.“Bigger Picture?” Ciara whispered softly, still facing the tree she just punched, then chuckled to herself before leaning forward and resting her head on the trunk. “Oh yeah? Wha
Alpha Mars’ POVAfter I did the press release a few days ago, everything has been falling to shit with the war against the Dark Alpha. My packs under my rule are slowly losing against the rogue attacks. When we think we are close to figuring out their plans, they change their attack. It’s like playing Wack-a-mole from an arcade game, a never-ending loop of random moves, popping up without warning. They are currently focusing on smaller packs, but eventually will work their way to packs with a more significant presence in the werewolf community. I have been sending out warriors and aid as quickly as possible, but It still doesn’t seem to be enough of an effort. One step forward, two steps back. It’s like a rogue wave has hit the states and we never know when it’s going to strike again.I have spent the entire night staring at maps of my territories trying to figure out a plan of attack. My Beta and Gamma, Hunter and Theo, are working tirelessly with me to come up with a solution to win
Alpha Mars’ POV“Alpha, The border patrol said the woman called herself ‘The Dark Alpha’s Pet’ and she has several rogue warriors with her and the children! Border patrol needs you and the Beta now! She wants to talk!” The voice behind the door grew frantic. Shit. Ciara’s there.I tried to rush out the door, but Beta Leon grabbed my arm. I growled at him in irritation; I didn’t have time for his bullshit as well. His Alpha was already on my office floor unconscious, I had no qualms taking this worthless Beta out as well.“Please Alpha King! Let me follow you and see my little girl to make sure she is alright. I want to try to apologize.” Beta Leon begged.The two young wolves stepped up as well, “Noah and I are coming too. Noah is my Beta, and I’m Alpha James, the future Alpha of the Crystal Lake Pack. We also want to apologize to her and hopefully it isn’t too late for her forgiveness.” The two names ring a bell from a long-ago text message with Ciara. Aren’t these the two who she tr
Alpha Mars’ POVI am listening my baby girl… Come on baby. You got my attention.Ciara smiles at me then winks, “A warning to you, Young King. The full moon will shine down on the Dark Alpha among a field of dead and living warriors.” Ciara has returned to her cold demeanor. She has never called me young king. She is definitely trying to hint at something. “He will reign victoriously…”‘Young King? That’s a weird thing to say.’ Hunter mind-links me. ‘And what’s with the sudden lyrical speech? It doesn’t suit her.’‘Asher and I think she is trying to tell us something. I hate to say this, but I think we need Benji.’ Benji has been in a bad place since Gregory’s funeral, a broken mate bond doesn’t always end well for the surviving mate. But I know she is the only one who can decipher Ciara’s codes since they have known each other the longest.‘Alpha, I don’t think that’s a good idea. She is really weak and may not be able to come here.’ Hunter frets through the mind-link.‘I think if I
Standing alone in the cold winter breeze, I mulled over Ciara’s information. About 20 thousand rogue warriors will be attacking the State packs and they are using magical portals to get around the states. How could someone become that powerful? To be able to command so many fucking rogues!So many questions ran through my mind that had so many different answers. Where they all rogue warriors? Could the number have been exaggerated to throw us off? Were the rogues being controlled or forced? We had a few reformed rogues, and they were actually decent human beings. Several I had worked with on a few stealth missions, and they were extremely intelligent and hard working. So many rogues just wanted to live peacefully.This was going to be the biggest battle the States had ever dealt with. Usually warriors could handle a few rogues on their own, but the numbers the Dark Alpha had, I actually feared for the states. One single rogue was no threat, but group them together and they could be ve
Queen Luna’s POVWalking away from my son to avoid a confrontation in front of the Omega staff was the last thing I wanted to do, but I had to upload the values of what a proper Luna Queen should be. I wish I could have grabbed Owen by the collar and shook him because I knew deep down in my bones that he had information on Liam, but I simply walked away with my assistant close behind. I only had a couple of ugly outbursts which I wasn’t too proud of and I was determined to remain collective.“Madam, is there anything I can get you? A glass of water?” My assistant knew me well that I was pushing down the frustration from the recent events, and I simply just shook my head. She knew I haven’t been in a good place for a while now since the death of my chosen mate, the king.I think back on how different my life would have been, if I was allowed to be with my fated mate, a warrior in the king’s army and as Beta’s daughter, I was suppose to keep my eyes on a higher prize. My father was the
Hazel’s POV“Miss Summers, your trial has been moved up til this evening at 8:00pm.” My attorney’s secretary informed me over the phone, and my heart sank. They moved up my trial? Why? Does Alpha Mars know about this?“Where’s Patterson? Isn’t he supposed to be here telling me what to say?” I question through the phone. Mr. Patterson was the attorney my father hired and so far, he has been completely worthless! He’s supposed to be a lawyer you can trust to get you out of any situation with his underhand illegal practices, but he hasn’t done anything but enjoy the money my father is paying him…“He’s at dinner, Miss Summers. Is there anything else I can do for you?” The woman on the phone dismissed me as if I were nothing more than some common nuisance! I am the future Queen! I demand respect, but she hangs up on me before I can utter my grievances.I have been under house arrest for what seems like forever since the Winter ball because of the baby. UGH! The baby. I don’t even want the