Ash's point of view.We wake up the following morning, and if anything, Anna seems to be worse, there's no way I can leave her.I walk over to the window picking up my phone to call Bear; I need to let him know what's going on.He answers after a couple of rings"Hey, buddy, what's up?"He asks I let him know what's going on with Anna, and he agrees to look after the club as well as picking Dylan up after school and taking him to train at the Pit. He's a good friend, and I know he thinks the world of Anna, and he's just as worried as I am, something isn't right, and I don't know what it is or what to do, Bear sighs as he says."Yeah, I think you're doing the right thing; you need to be with her. Don't worry about the Fire Pit or Dylan. I will make sure everything is taken care of."I sigh as I reply."Yeah, I think it's for the best as well; Bear and I know you and Stan will take care of the crypt for me if you don't mind picking Dylan up after school; yeah, that would be great. "B
Ash's point of viewI carry my girl through the doors of the hospital before sitting her down in one of the chairs in the waiting room, kissing the top of her head as I say."I'm just going to go and sign you in, baby."She leans her head back against the chair as she nods her head.I head over to the desk where I give her name and a brief description of what's been going on with her, minus the Vampire part; of course, if they need to know, I will speak to a doctor, not a receptionist.When a bed is found in a maternity ward, I find a wheelchair and help her to sit down before we follow the nurse down a long corridor.The nurse on the ward checks her in before she shows us to a room; she places a hospital gown on the empty bed as she says."If you want to get changed into a gown, one of the doctors will be here to see you soon."She closes the door before leaving the room, and I help Anna out of the wheelchair; she is so weak that she doesn't even try to stand up as I lift her out of
Ash's point of view.After Dr Fallon leaves the room, one of the the nurses comes in to get Anna prepared for her scan. Thankfully she is already wearing a hospital gown, so it's mainly just transferring her onto a trolley to take her down to the scan room.When we get there, Anna doesn't have the energy to get up onto the table, and I lift her up as she puts her head on my shoulder, her eyes wide as she looks around the room.I Whisper quietly to her. "Everything will be okay, baby."The nurse pulls me behind a screen as the scanner moves over Anna; she looks so tiny lying on that table, so small and so helpless as the massive scanner passes over her.And all I can do is watch from behind a screen; I can't even hold her hand.When the scan is over, I carry Anna back to her room, she is clearly exhausted, and I don't want to wait around for a hospital porter to get her back to her room.I kiss the top of her head as I lay her down on the bed before covering her up and pulling a chair
Ash’s point of view.I hold her in my arms as we make the journey back to Eden Forest, once again praying that the high Witch can save Anna’s life. I think back to our last visit and how the Witches sacrificed The Vampire King’s life to reverse the Vampire curse.I will give my life for this woman if I have to; I will sacrifice myself for my woman and child, The child that Anna has so desperately longed for, for so many years, I will do whatever it takes to keep them both alive.The journey seems to take forever, even though it's barely a couple of hours. I spent the trip looking at her pale face and my thumb placed on her wrist so that I could keep checking her pulse.I've never been so frightened in all of my life. If I thought the last journey we made to the forest was terrible, it's nothing compared to this one, at least the last time she was conscious and talking.This is terrifying….We finally pull over at the boundary of the forest, Bear opens the door for me, and I climb out
Ash’s point of view.We walk towards the clearing in the dense forest, where the Eden stone sits in the middle lit up by the gentle glow of the moonlight; I place Anna down on the rock kissing her forehead as I whisper.“Don't you dare leave me, baby? You have to come back to me. We are meant to be you and I and this baby. We were meant to be a family.”Ophelia nods her head as I step away from Anna; she looks up to the sky as she begins to chant; before the rest of the Witches join in and Darius’s pack of wolves' howl into the night sky.I look up to the moon as I whisper. “Please help us, moon Goddess.”The wind begins to pick up around the clearing, whipping past our face as the swirls of light join with the wind. Maybe one day I could come here and appreciate just how beautiful this sight is, but right now, I'm too worried over Anna and our baby to truly appreciate anything. The moonlight travels around us before it begins swirling around Anna, and the moon Goddess in all her be
Ash's point of view.Bear pulls me away, and we walk towards the door; turning around one last time as I take a look at my sleeping beauty. It goes against all my instinct to leave her behind, and It takes all my strength to walk away from her. But I have to to save her and our unborn child.I feel as though my heart is being pulled apart; I've only just found her, and now here I am, about to leave her behind.It's the hardest thing that I've ever had to do…..I take a deep breath when we get outside. Bear puts his arms around me as he says."You can do this, lad; just think of that sweet woman of yours and that precious child that she carries; this is not forever Son."I sigh, nodding my head as I reply. "I know it's just so fucking hard."Bear looks down at me as he says."I know, Son, but we have to find that Gem and save them both; come on, let's get back to the jeep so that we can make our way to the bunker. Darius and his pack will protect them; it's the safest place for them he
Ash's point of view.I have no idea what time I finally crawl into bed, but I do manage a few hours of restless sleep; it's amazing what a bottle of whisky can do.When I wake up in the morning, Bear, of course, is already up. I honestly don't think this man sleeps at all, but then again, after last night, I can imagine his nights are filled with his own nightmares.You don't realise how much losing someone close to you can affect you until it happens to you. I've always respected Bear for being the man he is, but last night that respect grew much further. To pick yourself up and carry on after such a devastating loss shows you the kind of man he is. I couldn't do it.He looks up when I walk into the kitchen."Morning, Son, how's the head?"I half-heartedly chuckle as I reply. "Surprisingly well, considering the amount we drank last night."Bear grins as he says. "Yeah, but at least we both managed to get a couple of hours of sleep in."I laugh. "Yeah, I guess that's a bonus."He pus
Ash’s point of viewFuck! Where do I start…I clear my throat before I say. “I know I've told you that we need to find this dragon heart stone, but there's a bit more to it than just that.”Dylan nods his head. “Yeah, I know, we need to find the stone so that we can save Anna and the baby"I put my hand on his shoulder as I say. “Yeah, but the reason we need to get that stone is because Anna is carrying a Dragon Shifter heir, and for her to be able to continue her pregnancy safely, then we need the blessing of the stone.”Dylan's chin drops to the floor, and he goes to speak, but no words come out; I chuckle as I say.“Yeah, I know it's kind of crazy. I met the Moon Goddess today, and I found out that I am a Dragon Shifter.”“A What?” Dylan asks as Bear mumbles. “A Royal Dragon shifter.”I Laugh. “Yeah, A Royal Dragon Shifter, and today I also found out that my parents gave me away when I was born to keep me safe as the Kingdom of the Dragons was under threat from the Underworld. I wa
Ysabel's point of view I Have butterflies in my stomach. It’s my wedding day again, only this time we get married the human way.I've been dreaming about this day ever since I was a little girl. I can't believe that it is finally here. Only this time, I get to Marry the man of my dreams and my best friend. Not forced to marry a Monster like the day I supposedly married the vampire King.The sun is shining brightly as I jump out of the shower before quickly brushing my teeth and washing my face, trying to calm my nerves. My bridesmaid and newly found best friend Linda standing beside me, her excitement contagious as she helps me into the beautiful white lace gown that she picked up for me.Linda had picked my perfect dress, one that fits perfectly, enhancing my little bump and making me feel like a princess. I giggle, a princess who will soon become a queen. It's funny how life works out. I can't help but smile when I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. This dress was bloody ma
Anna’s point of view.And that is how I became the Queen Dragon, and although the day has been perfect, and we are married under the Moon Goddess, I know it’s not the kind of wedding Ash really wanted, but thanks to Cookie and Stans's wife Linda, I have my own surprise for him when we get back to the bunker.We say our goodbye to the moon goddess after she whispers to me,“The Queen stone must be carried with you at all times; as soon as it sees the light, it will expose your Dragon powers, but the stone can also be used to call me to you; if ever you need my help Anna, you can call me through the stone.”Thank you, Moon Goddess, I whisper, before she disappears back into the night sky. Ophelie looks at me as she says, “We have prepared a feast for our King and Queen.”We follow the witches back to their lair as the wolves part, leaving an aisle for us to walk through. Ash squeezes my hand as he whispers, “I know it’s not the kind of wedding you wanted, baby, but I am so happy to hav
Anna’s point of viewSo, it is the following morning, and we are oft to Eden Forest once more, only this time for the first time. It is for a joyous occasion because today is the day I get to become Ash’s wife, Mrs Ash Willaims, Queen of the Dragons.Who would have thought it possible all those weeks ago when all I ever wanted was to be a normal person, and now all I ever need to be my King’s side, The Dragon King, the true king of the people, the man who will end this war and set humanity free.You couldn't write this shit, could you!I smile as we pull into the outskirts of the forest. The forest is decorated in green ribbons, and when Darius and his pack come to find us, they each wear a green, collar the colour every one associates with The Dragon King—Emerald green, just like his beautiful scales.I hold Ash’s hand as the wolves guide us to the witch's lair. Ophelia is the first to greet us with a warm hug, as do the other three witches.Darius leads Ash away as Ophelia ushers me
Anna’s point of view.After the breakfast of Dragons, we head outside again, only this time we have Bear and Cookie with us; it’s time to learn the art of fire breathing.I watch as Ash and Dylan each take the gem that turns them into their Dragons, and yes, they are still as magnificent as they were this morning; I have to laugh as when Cookie see the size of Ash’s Dragon, I swear his eyes popped out from his head.Yes, Cookie, he is impressive! Both in Human form and in Dragon form.I somehow end up being the mediator between the two Dragons and their two best friends; Bear raises an eyebrow at this, and I shrug my shoulders and smile. How can I explain something that I do not understand myself? After a couple of hours, Ash lets out a long sigh * I can’t do it; it’s not working**It will, Ash; we must keep trying* I reply, trying to sound confident for his sake when, really, I have no idea if this is ever going to work. All I know is that for the Army to penetrate the underworld, t
Anna's point of view.After many hours of talks with the high witch of Eden forest, it would seem that the only way to open up the underworld is by fire, and it just so happens that we have two huge Dragons on our side, Two huge inexperienced Dragons who must both learn how to fly and breath fire, Dylan is quite happy for once that he has a little more experience than Ash. and I smile as I watch the pair of them together,We are standing above the waterfall today, out in the open. Yes, it may be dangerous, but Ash hopes that no one knows of this place, and when a dragon needs to learn how to fly, then it would be dangerous to be seen.So here we are…Dylan stands above the waterfall, and I must admit I feel a bit anxious as I watch him. Ash unwraps the Dragon Heart Gem, and within minutes, two magnificent Dragons stand before me, Dragons whose scales shimmer in the early morning light. They really are a beautiful sight to see.Dylan looks to Ash as he says, *Just let your wings unfold
Anna’s point of viewWe stay locked in each other’s grasp until I shiver in his arms; Ash gently places me down as he whispers.“Let’s get you out of here before you catch a cold baby,” I have to giggle as he passes me a towel hidden in some nook in the cave, and I whisper, “You think of everything Ash”“Everything except spare clothes, I must remember that for next time,” he chuckles. as he hands me his boxer shorts and t-shirt. Once I'm dry, I slip into his t-shirt, which drops to my knees, before pulling his boxers on; he looks at me as he says,“I like you in my clothes; everyone knows that you are mine.”Which makes me giggle as I say, “I think they all know I’m yours by now, Ash.” He smiles.“You were always meant to be mine, Anna,” he says before taking my hand as he leads me back along the narrow ledge to the balcony, which is thankfully still empty, and we step back through the gate unnoticed. We're not so lucky when we get inside, though as all heads turn to look at us, I c
The Hidden King and IChapter 80Anna's point of viewAsh and the rest of the guys keep their promise and enjoy the whole weekend off. It is a weekend of fun and friendship, relaxation and happiness. It's good to see the atmosphere like this. It would seem they all needed this, but when Monday morning comes around, it's all back to business and back to planning the next step of this war with the Demons.Ash is up at the crack of dawn as usual, and after a quick shower, I join them in the kitchen as I help prepare the breakfasts for the troops; it's not an easy task when you have a few hundred mouths to feed,I join Bear at the stove, and Dylan and Cookie lend a hand, too; Cookie seems to be a good influence on him. He is not your typical moody twelve-year-old anymore; he is mature for his age and fits in here with all of the other guys. I have heard him talking of his girlfriend, though I do think he's missing her.I know that Ash and Dylan, being the powerful Dragons they are, will b
The Hidden King and IChapter 79Anna's point of viewI wake up in the morning still wrapped in Ash's strong arms. I let out a sigh of contentment as I watch him sleep; he looks so peaceful when he sleeps, I giggle as I try to slide out of his arms; he lets out a groan but doesn't wake up, After using the toilet, I'm tempted to slide back into the bed beside him, but when I get a whiff of the bacon cooking, there's no way I can; it has been weeks since I've been able to eat properly my stomach grumbles as I follow the smell to the kitchen where I find Bear at the stove, I immediately grab some food as I help him to cook breakfast for the troops, it feels like I've never been away from the place, Bear grins as he says,"Boy, is it good to have you back, little lady?"I smile as I reply; it's good to be back, even though I feel as though I've never been away.He laughs, "Yeah, it must seem a little strange." "More than a little strange," I say with a giggle,"First, I find out that m
The Hidden King and IChapter 78Anna's point of view.I wake up in Ash's arms as usual, but when I open my eyes and look around the roomI notice that I am no longer in the hospital or at the bunker.I turn my head to Ash, he smiles when he sees me awake, and I whisper,"Where are we, Ash?""At Eden Forest, in Ophelia's house."I frown; what the hell! I do not remember being here, and I don't know why we are here. And I listen quietly as Ash tells me everything.I'm carrying the Dragon heir….Ash chuckles as he says,"I know it's a lot to take in. God, I wish you could have seen everything that happened today; I wish you could have seen our baby the way I did; it was beautiful."Bear's deep voice calls from the doorway."About that" He hands me his phone before pressing play; it feels unreal as I look at the screen and watch myself. I'm lying on Eden Rock. I remember it from last time, and I watch as the witches chant and the wolves howl; the most beautiful white lady appears above