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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Mom, how do you know this guy?” Will questioned when a handsome guy looking to be in his mid-thirties stepped off the truck. Max was standing beside her with his arms crossed over his chest looking every bit intimidating and completely annoyed with the type of men his woman was acquainted with.
“Oh honey, he’s a Cybersecurity Engineer. Ash developed the entire cybersecurity package for the pack and its entities.” Star smiled charmingly and stepped forward to greet him with a hug.
“Welcome to the Lockwood pack, Ash.” The grin never left his face.
“The pleasure is all mine, Star. I must say I was surprised to hear from you, but you know I can’t say no to you.” Star clapped gleefully and turned to th
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William, Cybel, Star, and Maximus descended the stairs of the plane when they landed in Manchester.The chilly air prickled Cybel’s skin, but the surreality of being on another continent won over the discomfort as excitement zipped through her. She wasn’t entirely sure why they suddenly took the trip across the ocean, but she wasn’t complaining, she’d always wanted to travel the world even if this wasn’t quite how she imagined it.“Are you cold?” Will shuffled closer to her itching to drape his arm around her the way his father did to his mother.“A little.” She smiled up at him with reddened cheeks and Will’s hesitation dissolved, pulling her against his side, he couldn’t help but notice how
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Cybel frowned deeply at the look on Will’s face, his parents were seated on a couch across from her while he paced from end to end of the private drawing-room.“Is… everything okay?” her eyebrows knitted together as she peaked at the Alpha and Luna, they seemed bothered by something, Will more so than anyone else.“I promised I’d tell you why we are here so here goes.” Will pinned her under his fierce gaze. “The hunter attack of a few days ago wasn’t a random attack, I was the target and we came here to figure out why it is they wanted me specifically. Years ago a prophecy was interpreted that a hunter and a werewolf were to have a child which will result in the order of the world being reset. I am that child.” Max and Star stared at their son with equally surpr
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Will shivered, suddenly becoming aware of the icy floor beneath him. Cracking his eyes open, Will noticed the bars beside him, the cell was empty apart from an empty bowl that looked more fit to be a dog bowl than anything else, beyond the bars was another set of steel barricades that didn’t appear to be housing anyone. “Hello? Is anyone there?” He called, feeling more like a college girl in a horror movie than a prisoner. “Save your energy, they’re not coming for you pretty boy.” The girl deadpanned, sarcasm dripping from her voice like venom. “Who are you?” Will inquired, easily ignoring her tone. “A prisoner, duh.” She wasn’t the friendliest person he’s met, but he was glad he wasn’t alone. “Way to state the obvious. I can guess why I’m here, what about you?” he gave up on trying to get her name. “I pissed someone off.” She supplied, much to his surprise. “I’m Will.” He offered and just when he thought she wasn’t going to answer, she spoke. “Kiah.” Will smiled to himself. “
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His captors had heard of the brute strength the boy possessed, but huddled in the corner of his cell with his mouth hanging open Will hardly looked like a threat.Three men watched in awe as the werewolf slept peacefully, even after the loud creaking of the door sounded, he was still out for the count, perhaps the dose of sedatives they gave him was too strong for him.Deciding that he wasn’t waking up, the biggest guy of the lot scoffed and unlocked his cell, while he was asleep they could move him. Gripping his arms, a pair lugged his heavy body from the cell and shut it behind them, but before they could reach the door they were thrown to the ground, and before either could recover Will had the third guy’s throat in his hands.All mercy left
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On the third day Will finally relented and allowed them to wander into a human village, from the looks of it it was a tiny farming village that didn’t see much tourism, but the people seemed friendly enough despite the crazy looks they gave them. “Hi, do you know where we can find a phone booth? We were out camping and we go robbed of all our belongings we’re just trying to get hold of our family.” Kiah approached an older lady who looked concerned by their appearance as they walked through town. Will’s half-torn sweatpants were especially out of place in the icy weather and the old lady’s eyes widened. “Oh my honey, come o inside, you both must be freezing.” She ushered them into the shop and quickly reached for a shawl to place around their shoulders.
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“Will!” The car barely came to a stop and Star was already on her feet flying into her son’s arms. Standing outside Lindy’s store Will chuckled in relief when he felt his mother’s arms around him. “Hi, Mom.” He squeezed back with just as much ferocity and felt his Dad’s arms go around them both. “There’s a girl with me, her name is Kiah, we told people she was my girlfriend so please go with it,” Will whispered to them and simultaneously they nodded. “Kiah, I’m so glad you’re okay.” Star turned to face the unknown girl and hugged her like she has known her for years. “Thank you,” Kiah answered shyly, hugging the woman back to keep up pretenses, pushing aside the discomfort she felt. “Mom, Dad, this is Lindy, the kind lady who helped us.” Star and Max thanked her and offered to pay her for her generosity, but the old woman just scoffed. “Don’t be ridiculous. It was a pleasure meeting these two young people.” Lindy waved them off and bid farewell, not before Star insisted on buying
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“We’ve been kicked out of the server and no matter how hard we try we can’t get anything.” Ash shook his head gravely.“Were you able to find out anything before you got locked out?” Will paced from end to end of his father’s office.“There was mention about an operation to find the escaped prisoner, I assume that was you.” Will rolled his eyes, why did they assume he was so important and not Kiah.“It’s been weeks since we left there, they know where I am, it’s Kiah they’re looking for.” Will still hadn’t mentioned to them that she was the daughter of one of the leaders.“I still don’t under
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William awoke to the sound of his mother’s scream from down the hallway, his father was away attending the Alpha council and though he was supposed to join him, given the recent threats to his life they decided it was safest for Will to stay home. Will kicked back his duvet and shot in the direction of his mother’s room, throwing the door open to find her crouching with her hand clutching her chest, the sight paralyzed him for a second. “Mom! What happened?” He lurched forward, coming down onto his knees beside her just as Kiah appeared in the doorway. “Your dad- something-” She screamed, balling up further into herself from the pain. “Dad?” Will shook his head, for a second his thoughts were muddled. “Will we need to call the doctor!” Kiah placed a hand on his shoulder and another on his mother who was writhing in pain. “Of course.” He tuned them out as he tried to mind link Doctor Triste, “Doctor Triste!” The man answered immediately and Will rushed to explain the situati
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The plane ride back to Manchester gave Kiah enough time to think about her plans. The time spent at the Lockwood pack served as a much-needed time out from both avoiding Will and trying to cope with her loss. There was nothing she could do to turn back time and living in the past only seemed to be hurting both of them more than necessary and while her decision would have been different in his position, she too would have been haunted by it the same way he was. Climbing off the car, Kiah sucked in a deep breath before walking through the grand doors of the castle. In the throne room, Will was directing the troop commanders when the doors burst open, revealing their elusive Queen. For a moment everyone just stared until the clearing of Will’s throat threw them into action and one by one they bowed to their Queen, silently rejoicing her return. “You may rise.” Kiah smiled politely and the men rose, some giving her smiles and words of welcome as she approached the throne to take a sea
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Will watched from across the room as Kiah struggled with the zipper on her dress and after a moment of not realizing he was there he strode towards her, grasping the zip and sliding it down with ease. The feeling of his fingertips grazing her skin was like being electrocuted and without thinking Kiah leaped away from him, not missing the hurt look on his face. For a second she wanted to apologize, but like every time her eyes laid on him, she remembered what he’d done and her face turned cold. “Don’t touch me.” Will remained frozen, inwardly berating himself for hurting her yet again when she slammed the door to the bathroom in his face. His parents were out for the day busy with preparations for the Alpha ceremony, insisting they took the day to relax before all the rush began. With the door to their room shut, Kiah exited the bathroom to find Will with his head in his hands. She knew he was beating himself up for his earlier actions, but she squashed the instinct to soothe hi
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“I’m sorry, Your Majesty, we have no other choice.” “I choose her. Save my wife Kennedy.” *** The memory of the day Will’s world turned upside down would forever remain vivid in his mind as yet another night he woke to find the bed cold and empty beside him. She didn’t understand, she couldn’t fathom the decision he’d come to when faced with the impossible choice, in her mind, she was certain she would be his last choice, but when she’d woke from her slumber and found out the truth she realized there was, after all, a way the man she called her husband could break her heart even when she knew he didn’t love her. “Good morning, your Majesty.” servants of the castle greeted as he passed them on his way to his office and as he did every morning, Will nodded his head at them. “Morning Azaiah, Serenity; any news for me this morning?” Azaiah had taken the role of his royal advisor as had been decided by the Goddess and when Serenity and Azaiah mated, she moved into the palace, ea
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Will’s glowing hazel eyes studied the crowd of Alphas before him, now congregated in their human forms on a floor littered with scraps of their shredded clothing staring up at their King. King William Lockwood. To the left of him stood his company of chosen advisors and to his right, with her hand clutched in his, stood his queen; Kiah Das. WIll barely had the time to comprehend the feelings rushing through him, the power, the responsibility, the primal protectiveness he felt over every person in the room. He knew if he closed his eyes and concentrated he would hear each one of their hearts beating and with that thought he knew he would tear the world apart to keep it that way. Elder Frederick cleared his throat, bringing every eye in the room to him, “Do you William Lockwood, Son of Alpha Maximus Lockwood and Huntress Luna Star Cullen Lockwood solemnly swear to wear the sacred Lycan Crown with honor, respect, and integrity?” “I do,” Will answered boldly. “Do you, William Loc
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Elders from far and wide returned to the ancient Palace of the Lycan kind, summoned by the blood running in their veins loyalty of their forefathers to the crown. “The Institution is ready.” The throne room guard announced, opening the doors for Alphas to enter from the main hall. “Good evening honorable Alphas of the Council. Today, after centuries, the Royal Institution has reunited in the name of the Lycan Crown.” Elder Frederick, who was elected as Chairman announced. “We live in a future determined long ago, in a fated world where success is achieved only when the Royal rule prevails. As per the plan of succession left behind by the former King, the Alpha Council must perform a uniting ritual in which they each pledge their allegiance to the Crown and when all is said and done, a sacred scroll will be read aloud, it is only then that the holder of the crown will be revealed.” Max sucked in a deep breath, the course of action they chose was not one which may have traditiona
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Will’s face had become a familiar one at Alpha council meetings, having gone from never even being a guest at them to attending them regularly was seemingly paradoxical, but none of the Alphas seemed to notice, or if they did, none had the guts to point it out- certainly not after the second round of attacks occurred based on Will’s prediction. “Commander Lockwood, is there a reason you have insisted on summoning us to the palace for this meeting, as you yourself are aware, the recent attacks on our packs have left them vulnerable, and having alphas away from their packs leaves them more vulnerable to attack.” The Chairman himself was displeased at Will’s actions and he smirked inwardly at how easy it was to upset these men despite only requesting the meeting be held at the palace and not insisting. “I have a few findings I thought it best you heard in person and a picture of what the future holds.” Will stood up and clicked the power button on the wall-to-wall screen in the boardro
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Just as Will predicted, the second round of attacks came only five days after the first, but unlike the first time, he was ready. With troops stationed outside five different packs, he set the trap, waiting patiently for the attack, and at midnight when packs had settled for the night, the invasion began. Three packs, uncoincidentally all with Alphas who bashed Will’s suggestion in the meeting were targeted but this time Will’s orders were different. Troops were commanded to capture and not kill on site, unbeknownst to anyone other than himself and troop leaders and by the time the news of the failed attack reached the ears of the Alpha Council, Will’s prisoners were already in custody. “They’re ready for you commander.” Will nodded, shutting the file when the prison guard came in. “Thank you, Grant.” The interrogation room looked more like a dungeon out of a medieval movie than anything else, but it seemed to unnerve the woman sitting in the chair so Will counted it as a win.
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As the distance between Will and the Lockwood pack grew, so did Kiah’s anxiety. The Lockwood pack welcomed her openly and she easily felt like she belonged despite not being a shifter which came as a surprise to her, but still, she found herself missing something. “I love you and I’m tired of pretending I don’t, I’m tired of waiting on a promise spoken of by others.” Kiah halted in her step and her eyes widened, certain she was intruding on a private moment but found herself eager to hear the response to the man’s words. “Zai…” The girl sobbed, sounding happy, yet mournful at the same time, “We can’t do this-” Her words were cut off by a startled gasp and Kiah curiously peeked around the bushes only to see Azaiah and Serenity’s lips locked in a passionate kiss. The reminiscent smile that formed on her lips only increased the ache in her heart and Kiah turned away, deciding she would come back to the little sanctuary later. “You’d be proud, Will.” She whispered to herself, chuck
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With five votes still left unread the chairman looked up at the council, “By a majority vote of confidence, the Alpha council resolves to assemble a united army under the leadership of William Lockwood as Commander-in-Chief.” he announced, sounding pleased with the outcome. Will paced by Kiah’s bedside recalling the events of earlier today with eyebrows furrowed, he thought about the decision taken by the Alphas to enlist volunteers before actioning the registry and how he would go about creating an army to fight such a widespread army, he worried their mobilization would cause hunters to go into hiding amongst human communities rendering it impossible to find them. “Will?” Kiah’s soft voice broke him from his reverie and his body stilled upon seeing her almost black irises. “Hey, you okay?” She blinked, looking around the lavish room with confusion. “I’m fine, how long was I out?” she appeared disorientated when she finally focussed back on him, a sight Will wasn’t used to see
