Tori's POV“Mom!” I cry out sitting straight up in bed from a dead sleep. I find myself reaching out and drenched in sweat as I feel freezing cold. “Tori,” Hanzo rolls over and sits up. I pull the blanket close feeling afraid and angry. “No,” I cry seeing my mother’s body hit the ground like she is right in front of me.“Hey, Tori I’m right here,” Hanzo sits behind me and presses his chest to my back as my breathing is ragged and uneven. “I’m sorry,” I cry, covering my face I curl up into Hanzo’s arms letting him comfort me, I can still see my mother’s face. “You’re ok, you’re safe,” Hanzo reassures recognizing I wasn’t all the way awake. “I couldn’t save here, I was too afraid I only killed the man in blind rage,” I sigh breathing deeply and crying into Hanzo’s arms, looking up I see his eyes are full of tears.‘We’re ok, Tori it’s over, you did what you had to,’ Reika tries comforting me through our bond as I feel Hanzo’s worry. ‘It wasn’t enough though,’ I cry into my connection w
Hanzo's POVThank God my mate came home, I spent the entire night awake watching over her finding it hard to believe she’s here. Valko has been hyper vigilant staying forward watching over her all night and day since she’s been back.“What exactly is the council?” Tori asks as she sits on the counter and watches me cook. “Our governing body, they make and enforce our laws, enforce borders, and handle conflict between humans and supernaturals,” I explain the council the best I can.“Are there just werewolves on the council or are there vampires too?” She questions as Jackson comes in to grab plates to help set the table. “Both are on the council, it helps them govern issues with hybrids, which aren’t supposed to happen,” Jackson answers for me and I nod.“Sounds like a delightful bunch… what do they usually do about hybrids?” Tori asks causing me to exchanged looks with Jackson. “They take them, interview them, then most of the time they kill them,” I answer before she thinks I’m tryin
Tori's POV“You seem more relaxed,” Hanzo mentions. I lay in his lap feeling more relaxed than I have in a long time. I don’t know if it’s because I marked him so I feel more drawn to him, or if it’s because I can finally feel him and know he’s being honest with me. All I do know is I feel a lot of comfort in his touch and presence, he makes me feel safe and loved.“I feel more relaxed,” I admit grabbing his hand and playing with his fingers. “Good,” he chuckles watching me with an adorable smile. Hanzo reaches down and pulls me to his lap where I’m straddling him.“What are you thinking?” Hanzo asks brushing my hair back out of my face, I blush as I stare at the mark on nis neck. “I think I want to complete the bond. I like being able to feel you and I want you to be able to feel me,” I explain as butterflies flutter in my stomach and Reika paces in the back of my head nervous about his response.“You want me to mark you?” Hanzo seems taken aback by my words and I nod. “It feels like
Tori's POVWalking out front to take the garbage out I’m surprised to find Bo approaching the house. “What are you doing out here?” I question after tossing the garbage in the can. “I came to reassure you that my sister will never bother you again,” Bo answers stepping closer, making me take a step back away from him.“Thank you I appreciate it, I’m sorry about your loss,” I apologize knowing that if his sister is alive their relationship would never be the same. “Don’t I’m sorry for your mother and for you having to be alone and scared on the run for so long,” he apologizes watching me in a way I don’t feel comfortable with.“Do you need anything else?” I question looking towards the door knowing all I have to do is scream and Hana will be out to help me. “No, I just wanted to let you know that you don’t have to worry about my pack. And I came to check in with Hanzo to see how he is,” he answers watching me as I slowly move towards the front door of the house.“You’ll have to catch h
Hanzo's POV“Hanzo, what are you doing?” Hana asks when I go into the house to grab my keys. “Hanzo,” she repeats when I don’t respond to her at all. “What?” I ask looking down at her hoping she realizes I’m not going to just sit and wait for my mate to be killed.“What are you doing, you can’t chase after her they will kill you,” Hana warns me as she gets in my way not letting me through the door. “I’m going after the son of a bitch that turned her in!” I scream at my sister wanting her out of my way. “Fine, I’m going with you,” Hana agrees then steps out of my way and follows me out of the house. I don’t care if she comes or stays, I just want to get the son of a bitch who turned my mate in to the council. I get into my truck and wait for Hana before peeling out of the driveway in the direction of Bo’s pack.It doesn’t take long for me to speed through their borders ignoring their patrol and driving straight to the center of town where his house is. I can’t help growling and smilin
Tori's POV‘Reika,’ I try reaching out to my wolf as I slowly wake up. I hear nothing and I feel more alone than ever, I can’t even feel my bond to Hanzo. ‘Reika!’ I cry out hoping to find her, but hear nothing back.“Tori, are you awake?” A strange man questions, I move to find out I’m shackled to a chair. “Tori?” He questions as I open my eyes more and look around. I find that I’m in a white room with a long table where nine people including Jackson sit and watch. “Don’t try to move, you’re fully restrained. We will start asking you some questions,” the man instructs as I stare at him, afraid he is going to hurt me worse. He is tall and slender with blonde hair and gentle yet dangerous features. “I told Jackson when he brought me in, I will cooperate,” I speak watching the man hoping I can convince him I’m not a threat.“Good, first what are you?” He asks, watching me close, I look to see I’m surrounded by a council of vampires and werewolves. “I was born a wolf,” I answer looking
Hanzo's POV“Thank you for coming,” I hear Hana answer the front door. I lay face down in bed taking in the last bit of Tori’s remaining scent from her pillow. “Hanzo!” Hana calls out from down stairs. I growl and sit up fighting my urge to yell at her.It’s been a few weeks since Tori’s been taken and I haven’t been able to find the facility and barely heard a word from Jackson. I only know she is alive and likely suffering at the hands of their inquisitors. It’s been driving me insane not being able to feel her, they must have silver on her to keep her wolf under control.“What Hana?!” I call out as Valko sulks in the back of my head being equally hurt by our mate’s absence. “Come downstairs we have company, Jackson is here,” Hana answers after coming up the stairs and stands at the foot of my bed. I instantly sit up and watch her carefully knowing there is more than one person downstairs.“Who else?” I get up and stretch while taking in the air to see if I recognize the scent. “Mom
Tori's POVI was alone in that cell for God knows how long. No one came in or spoke to me, I just received food and fresh clothes through the slot in the door.“Tori,” I hear a familiar voice, my heart races as I have felt so alone and afraid through this. Not feeling Hanzo has made me feel hallow inside and not having Reika has nearly driven me crazy.“Tori, are you ok?” Jackson asks when they open the door, two guards stand behind him. “Exhausted,” I answer holding out my wrist for him to lock the shackles together, but instead he begins to pull them off making my brow furrow.“These two guards have been told to kill you on sight if you make a single wrong move. You’re to be interviewed again by Aaron and you can’t have these for this interview,” Jackson explains, standing aside for me. I walk past him and rub my wrists that are now raw.“They’re going to make me change, after watching me feed for how long now?” I question looking over at him, afraid of what is to come. “25 days,” J
Hanzo's POV“Did you just get in?” I wake Tori up when I sit down on the bed to kick off my shoes. “Yeah, I was busy going over council matters, they don’t seem to understand the difference in time zone, or they don’t care,” I admit, pulling my shirt off then lay back with my head on Tori’s chest.“I missed you last night,” Tori whispers, running her fingers through my hair then kisses me. “I missed you too, how is Nimue? Did she sleep through the night?” I question, looking around the room for Nimue expecting her in the bed. “She needed to be changed once last night and two feedings, she’s in her basinet over here,” she points to the edge of the bed.“What does the council want over here?” Tori questions as I sit up and start pulling my socks off. “They actually want to build an office over here for official business, since we’re here and the wolf population in Hawaii is has grown over the years. It’ll be a good thing, means less travel for meetings, I’ll have an official office here
Hanzo's POVI got the job; I got the position on the council. It was a monumental moment for hybrids and myself, now I have a position to keep not only myself and my mate safe, but future generations of hybrids who have control. “Congratulations,” Hana speaks from her set next to mine as I just got off the phone hearing from the council about my position. “Thank you I know Tori will be even more excited,” I look up and down the hall of the hospital where we wait for her last check-up.“I’m ready,” I hear her call out, Hana opens the door and leads out way into the exam room where my small mate lays on the exam table, barely able to look over her belly.“Sorry I had to step out for the phone call,” I apologize, grabbing her hand I walk over and kiss her forehead. “I know you’ve been expecting this call, hopefully it was good news,” she smiles up at me as she rubs her oversized belly.“It was great news, I got the job, I’m now a council member,” I answer, she looks up at me with side e
Tori's POV“You ready?” Hanzo pulls we pull up to the hotel in Hawaii. Packing was easy since I only had a little bit of clothes. I know Hanzo had a little bit of a hard time, but once things got moving along the trip over was easy going.“Yeah, sorry I’m just tired,” I admit following him inside the main lobby where Hana, Jackson, and Aiko wait for us. “Don’t be sorry it’s been a long trip,” Hanzo reassures placing his hand on the small of my back as I yawn.“Fuck,” Hanzo groans, I look past him to see a man approach Aiko and pull her into his arms. “Is that?” I start to ask as Hanzo nods his head and pulls me close. “Greyson, just stick really close to me and we’ll be ok,” Hanzo reassures before kissing the top of my head then leads out way towards our family.“Hanzo, I didn’t think I’d ever see you back in my territory again,” Greyson speaks as he stands in front of Hanzo and reaches out to shake his hand. “Greyson, I know you don’t want me here, but I didn’t have a choice I had to
Tori's POV“Where are we going to move to?” I question after resting outside for a few hours. “I’m not sure, maybe back home the pack, it should be safe enough for you,” Hanzo answers with a shrug. “Are you sure, I know you and your stepfather aren’t on good terms?” I look over at him wondering how it would go to return to his home pack.“They are on bad terms it wouldn’t be a great greeting, but Hanzo is right there is no place you would be safer that the council would agree to,” Hana comes out with a tray of food and stops at the table. “I’ll deal with him however I have to,” Hanzo sits up and grabs my hand then pulls me towards the table.“I know the pack would stand behind you,” Hana admits as Jackson comes out with a bottle of wine to go with the steak dinner Hana has made us. “I hope you’re right; we need to be somewhere safe for our little one,” I look down at my stomach and do my best to imagine what it will be like to be a mother.“We will make sure you and your baby are safe
Hanzo's POV“Oh my god,” Tori cries as her entire body shudders under the hot water. I grab her hand and rub her back in attempt to comfort her. “Hey, I’m right here,” I whisper pulling her into my arms and hold her as close as I can.“I’m sorry you have to leave your home,” Tori apologizes looking up towards the shower head with her eyes closed, I grab a sponge and begin to wash her, my heart breaks seeing the condition of her bruised body.“This is just a house, we will build a new home together and we’ll have our family,” I reassure as my hand stops over her navel, I try to imagine what it will feel like for our baby to grow and kick.“Do you want this?” She questions holding my hand as I pull her back against me and hold her tight. “I never thought I’d get this chance, you?” I ask pulling her chin up to look me in the eye, wanting to know if it’s something she wants. “I was always told I couldn’t get pregnant like a regular woman. I don’t even know if I’m capable of being a mom a
Tori's POVI begin to hyperventilate scared of dying. I pull my wrist as hard as I can the moment, only I see Aaron’s body fall to the floor beside me. “This has gone far enough! Fucking sociopath! Everyone on this council already knows what Hanzo is, and who is mother is. He has been allowed to live as well as your inquisitor Aaron,” Jackson yells as he looks to a very shocked council.“I will not stand by and watch you execute my daughter, the only one left of Aurelia’s family line, thanks to this council.” Jackson adds making me flinch at the idea of being the last of my mother’s family. The council begins to whisper back and forth as I finally pull my wrist apart breaking my restraints. Everyone gasps and steps back as I move to hold my stomach and close my eyes knowing I can’t get away if I try to run.“Please let us go, I’ve never hurt anyone other than the man who killed my mother,” I beg watching them, seeing the sad expressions on their faces. I look to Hanzo who stares at
Tori's POVI was alone for only a few short moments when Hanzo is brought to my cell as four guards stay outside the door.“Are you ok what happened?” Hanzo instantly asks rushing to my side and kisses me fervently. “I don’t know, better now that you’re here. Hanzo I couldn’t shift and I still can’t feel Reika,” I admit looking up at him as he smiles with concern hidden in his expression.“Hana said you need to feed more?” Hanzo questions sitting with me in his arms as one of the guars clears his throat. “Something about not being fed properly before. I didn’t instruct you to watch, if you want to complain then complain to someone who cares,” I snap at the guard who is acting impatient, he walks away mumbling under his breath.“Tori, stop just feed,” Hanzo speaks and pulls me back down to his lap. He presses the side of his head to mine. I turn to face him and take in his scent relaxing in his grip. “Sorry,” I apologize before biting his shoulder where I marked him.“Don’t be, it’ll b
Tori's POV“Guards take him to a cell, and take lady Bushida to a separate cell,” Aaron instructs, everyone begins talking in hushed tones surprised at everything that’s happening.“Jackson?” Aaron questions watching him and I freeze. Jackson nods then comes over and unbinds me then pulls me to the center of the room. “Know if you lose control Jackson will sever your spine so fast your heart and lungs will cease to function instantly killing you, do you understand?” Aaron questions as my eyes widen, I look up at Jackson who avoids eye contact.“I do, what do you want from me?” I look at Aaron as tears stream down my cheeks. “Why are you so upset? All we want is to see you change into a wolf so we know these allegations are true,” Aaron explains, shrugging casually like none of this affects him.“You arrested the one man who has ever cared for me, after you promised his safety,” I answer watching him and wondering how he could be so cold. “He knew the risk of exposing himself, now shi
Tori's POVI was alone in that cell for God knows how long. No one came in or spoke to me, I just received food and fresh clothes through the slot in the door.“Tori,” I hear a familiar voice, my heart races as I have felt so alone and afraid through this. Not feeling Hanzo has made me feel hallow inside and not having Reika has nearly driven me crazy.“Tori, are you ok?” Jackson asks when they open the door, two guards stand behind him. “Exhausted,” I answer holding out my wrist for him to lock the shackles together, but instead he begins to pull them off making my brow furrow.“These two guards have been told to kill you on sight if you make a single wrong move. You’re to be interviewed again by Aaron and you can’t have these for this interview,” Jackson explains, standing aside for me. I walk past him and rub my wrists that are now raw.“They’re going to make me change, after watching me feed for how long now?” I question looking over at him, afraid of what is to come. “25 days,” J