Leran
We can't have any uninvited guests or a sudden return of the Queen, so I send some men out to check the area.
Our main focus is on the ritual- there's little to no time to lose. If we miss the Blood Moon, we could send the entire species to damnation. Only an Obsidian can kill us, and there are three of them now. One wouldn't be a threat, but one with pups to protect is something else.
I joined one of the groups so the women wouldn't have to roam around alone. Still, it's strange to stand off to the side and watch Leah stare off into the distance. She's one of the few Guardians that can't leave the territory until I say otherwise.
She reaches her hand over the border, and before I can warn her, Lea
Kane"Mom? Mom? Mommy! What's the matter with you? Please, wake up; it's me, Knight! We need to find him, please wake up! Just open your eyes; I'm here. No one will hurt you ever again! I will protect you with my life; just wake up! Please, mommy, I'm begging you!" Tears run down the boy's cheeks as he keeps shaking Selena with all his might.I can't even look at him and his attempt to wake her up without tears welling up in my eyes. The problem is that I'm so shocked I still can't move a muscle.It is my son who wandered near the borders, looking for Selena. He mentioned his brother. Do I have another child now? I let out a deep breath, clench my hands into tight fists, and try to walk toward him, but the boy growls at me, warning me to stay away. Knight wraps h
Kane"I think I'm losing my mind, mister. I'm pretty sure you just said you're with your mate right now, but in this room, it's just my mom and me." Knight gasps and grabs his head in pure shock.I just hope the kid doesn't think I'm talking about him."You heard me right, pup." I grin and watch the realisation slowly sink in.Although his alert and confused state looks ridiculous, I'm far from laughing at my son's behaviour. I can't blame him if my reaction would probably be the same.I have a son for crying out loud!And now, the realisation comes over me. I am a father. Selena ne
Kaven povIt hurts.Everything hurts.This place is nothing but darkness. All I can see is pure black- pitch black, jet black.As long as Knight is okay and safe, I don't care what happens to me. Even if the Guardians kill me, at least I have saved my little brother.Mom often spoke about sacrifices we have to make for those we love, and I'm pretty sure I love my brother more than others."He's awake," a whisper comes from my left.So it's not enough that they kidnapped me, did something, and literally decided to hold me captive; they ar
KaneWe are close.So close that I can feel those filthy animals.No wonder I had a bad feeling the first time I came in contact with one of the Guardians. Their presence makes my skin crawl."Here," one of the warriors speaks up, pointing his finger at the ground.We've been circling this area for about ten minutes. Everything may seem to be in place for humans, but we noticed too many inconsistencies. The woods aren't nearly as perfect as this place - it looks like the Guardians created the picture-perfect scenery to confuse everyone.I scan the place pointed out by a warrio
KaneAs soon as I get back to the hospital, I instruct the doctors that Slenena and Kaven are their main priorities from now on. If they screw up anything, they will pay the ultimate price.I'm done with this shit. I just want my family- safe and sound, all of them by my side.Cody comes around the corner, a look of relief flitting across his face as soon as he notices me. "You found the boy, thank the Moon Goddess," he says, running his fingers through his hair and leaning against the wall to study my face."I did. I found him," I mutter under my breath, clenching my hands into tight firsts. It takes all I have in me to restrain myself from punching the wall.
Selena povI can't move, as if some invisible force is holding me down and pushing me deeper into the abyss of darkness. I can't wrap my mind around the feeling. I can feel it when someone touches me, but I can't feel my body, and at the same time- I feel nothing but pain. How could this ever make any sense?I hear voices, some of them familiar, others less so.The last thing I remember is heading to the town for a job interview. Did it go successfully, or did I fail? No, that's not important.All that matters is where I am, who I am with, and where my boys are. God, sometimes I hate being human. There are those moments when I feel like I have no control over my life.
KaneWe reach the location and sit down near the massive door that separates us from the leftover Guardians.No matter how many of them are hidden there, I'll walk around each grave and place the explosives myself. And I won't leave until I'm sure none of those bastards are left.But for now, my men need rest before we get to work blowing this place into oblivion."King?" Someone appears beside me and hands me a bottle of water.I nod my head and gulp down the liquid. Although we didn't have to travel too far out of the Kingdom's territory, the journey was a bit tiring.My g
Cody povI pace back and forth in the hospital hallway, waiting for Kane's figure to appear right around the corner, that smug smile plastered on his lips- as per usual.However, no matter how many times I tell myself he's about to arrive, time drags by like a snail, and my patience is wearing thin."God damn it, Kane, what's taking you so long?" I hiss under my breath, checking my watch for the millionth time.If I don't see that smug asshole walk into this hospital within five minutes, I'm going after him.In the meantime, the doctors are performing surgery on Kaven- they're trying to fix the little guy's face. Apparently, those si
Kane povSelena's eyes focus on me as she bites her lower lip and parts her legs, exposing her dripping sex to my gaze. I growl and lower myself onto her. With the first stroke of my tongue, Selena tries to squeeze her thighs back together.Another low grown leaves me, warning her to stop defying me. I drop to my knees next to the bed and grab Selena's hips to pull her closer to my mouth. I hold her thighs roughly, keeping them apart as I feast on her juices like a desperate, hungry animal.I lick, suck and nip on her as Selena moans out my name. She cries out in shock as I move my lips lower, thrusting my tongue inside her.I fight a smile as I notice her gripping the bedsheets, digging her nails deep enough to
Kane povShe lets out a shaky breath, and once again, I grip on my chance like a fool. "I can feel your heart pounding, fuck it, I can hear it, Selena. You want me just as much as I want you." I let my hand sneak under her shirt, gently stroking her heated skin, slowly tracing it up to her breast. As soon as I cup it, a deep, low growl forms in my chest.If it's possible, I manage to pull Selena closer to me and force my erect cock against her ass to show her just how much I want her. Selena gulps, louder than ever, and to my surprise, nods her head- admitting that the lust, need, and passion I feel isn't one-sided after all."I want you," Selena whispers as if the nod wasn't reassuring enough."Tr
Kane povTwo months. Two months side by side with Selena and our sons. I can't believe that it's been so long since the day we cried in the hospital hall, as hopeful about our future as ever.Thankfully, some things did go as planned- the Council withdrew their curious gazes from our Kingdom, and my mother, well, there's no mother anymore. It hurt, but I made my choice, prioritised those who genuinely care for me, and got rid of the problem in its roots.Now, we can let out a breath of relief without any worries or fears about what our tomorrow might bring.Our boys are as healthy as they can be. Surely, Selena insisted that Kaven gets some professional help, and other than the resistance to open u
Selena pov "Daddy's here!" The boys scream out to me as if I weren't the one who left the room to ask Kane back. My cheeks are still tear-stained, especially after the emotional conversation. Explaining to two toddlers how life works shouldn't be as easy as it seemed a few minutes ago. I know that both of my, no- our, boys love me beyond measure when they still listen so eagerly to what I have to say. I told them the things I shouldn't have kept from them. It's unfair that these two wonderful boys spent most of their lives worrying that the day they would meet their father wouldn't come. Kaven and Knight deserve to know and love Kane as much as I do.&nb
Kane povI had to hold Selena for about an hour while Knight and Cody gave us much needed privacy. It wasn't more about us or our needs than it was about our little boy. We can't show weakness and fear if we want Knight to take this mess as lightly as possible."I... What's going to happen to our son, Kane? How are we supposed to live and smile when he has to deal with something like this? A- and it's all because of me. If only I hadn't made this decision, if only I hadn't acted like a complete moron. My God..." Tears stream down Selena's cheeks as I force my finger in front of her lips to stop the pointless rant.I get it; she's hurt and scared, but so am I. Still, I can't let her blame herself for every obstacle that comes our way; I just can't.&
Selena povKane doesn't get to mutter 'one' as the door flies open, startling me. The sudden noise doesn't faze him. Now I know the countdown was intentional and not just a joke on his part.I hear several footsteps entering the room, but one of them sounds like it doesn't fit here. I can't see who has joined us because Kane is sitting in front of me, shielding me from the gaze of the others.After all this time, though he has all rights to be pissed at me, Kane's still the same protective, loving man who chose me as his mate. I wouldn't change it for the whole world."Mommy!" A familiar voice shouts.Kane stands up, far too slowly for my liking
Cody povI pace back and forth in the hospital hallway, waiting for Kane's figure to appear right around the corner, that smug smile plastered on his lips- as per usual.However, no matter how many times I tell myself he's about to arrive, time drags by like a snail, and my patience is wearing thin."God damn it, Kane, what's taking you so long?" I hiss under my breath, checking my watch for the millionth time.If I don't see that smug asshole walk into this hospital within five minutes, I'm going after him.In the meantime, the doctors are performing surgery on Kaven- they're trying to fix the little guy's face. Apparently, those si
KaneWe reach the location and sit down near the massive door that separates us from the leftover Guardians.No matter how many of them are hidden there, I'll walk around each grave and place the explosives myself. And I won't leave until I'm sure none of those bastards are left.But for now, my men need rest before we get to work blowing this place into oblivion."King?" Someone appears beside me and hands me a bottle of water.I nod my head and gulp down the liquid. Although we didn't have to travel too far out of the Kingdom's territory, the journey was a bit tiring.My g
Selena povI can't move, as if some invisible force is holding me down and pushing me deeper into the abyss of darkness. I can't wrap my mind around the feeling. I can feel it when someone touches me, but I can't feel my body, and at the same time- I feel nothing but pain. How could this ever make any sense?I hear voices, some of them familiar, others less so.The last thing I remember is heading to the town for a job interview. Did it go successfully, or did I fail? No, that's not important.All that matters is where I am, who I am with, and where my boys are. God, sometimes I hate being human. There are those moments when I feel like I have no control over my life.