“Again.” Nate commanded, as he casually rose to his feet as if I hadn’t just knocked him over. I glared at him in disbelief as I wiped the mud off my knees. “How many times are we going to do this same move?” I sighed, as I stood back up in front of him. Don’t get me wrong, I love training with Nate. Who better to learn from than the King Alpha himself? But we had been practicing the same move for the last three sessions and I felt ready to develop further. When fighting one on one in my human form I was practically unbeatable, I had both royal and alpha blood which gave me a huge advantage. However, since mating with Nate, I was even a match for him. His strength and speed had passed when he marked me, meaning I had quickly become a force to be reckoned with. But none of that would be enough if I could only handle one threat at a time. “Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should stop practicing it. So as I said, again.” The corners of his lips turned upwards as he
The rest of the day went rather smoothly. Alexis and Betty stayed out of my way, as well as everyone else’s. I’d like to say they’d learnt their lesson, but I knew that was wishful thinking. However, Betty had been pretty low-key the last couple of weeks and was reluctant to bother anyone, which is why I was so surprised to see her tag-teaming the girl, who’s name is apparently Jenny, with Alexis. But even more so, how had Betty and Alexis managed to form such a duo in a matter of hours? Something told me there was more to this, and I was going to find out what that was. Leia mentioned something about them both felt off, but she couldn’t put her finger on what. I had mind-linked Nate afterwards, letting him know what had happened. To say he was furious was an understatement, he’d allowed Alexis to attend the academy as a favour to her father, but he warned her about her behaviour. However, he reluctantly agreed to let me handle her. I didn’t want her anywhere near him and frankly, I
Nate’s POV “You’re lying.” I gritted through my teeth as I peered down at the fae hostage. His droopy eyes widened as anger took over my aura. How dare he use such a disgusting tactic in attempt to spare his life. I should kill him just for that alone. I should tear him limb from limb and make him pay for daring to mention my brother. My brother was dead. There were no two ways about it. I remember seeing his lifeless body by my side as I returned to consciousness. I remember balling my eyes out as I furiously shook him, shouting for him to wake up. I remember the paramedics on the scene declaring him dead. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The day my family fell apart. From that day on, I roamed around lifeless and merciless, intent on causing destruction. Of course, only until the promise of Serena’s presence in my life. That day, my life found purpose once more. “How dare you use my deceased brother as a way to spare your life! I’ll kill you just for that!” I spat, as
Serena’s POVI picked up the knife Nate had flung across the room and turned to Jacques. “Keep an eye on him, we still need to find out more.”Jacques nodded, before I ran after Nate. As I ran down the corridor, a crashing sound erupted. I picked up my pace, knowing wherever the sound had come from would also be where I found Nate.As expected, Nate was stood in the first cell with his fist in the wall. Whilst it couldn’t effect me as his mate, his aura was drowning in rage. Ripples of emotions could be felt as I approached him. His face appeared furious, but his emerald diamonds told me he was heartbroken.“Hey, come here.” I softly told him, as I waited by the cell door. Locks of raven hair fell down his forehead, almost hiding his hooded eyes. His tie was now on the floor and his suit shirt had been ripped open.He left out a sad sigh as he came toward me. My heart shattered at the sight of him, but his emotions were to be expected. How were you supposed to cope with finding out yo
mber gasped at Jacques stalked toward her. Her chocolate eyes widened as she took in his appearance, before subtly biting her lower lip. Her crimson cheeks became clear as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Jacques approached her and immediately wrapped his arms around her waist, whilst he wore perhaps the brightest smile I’d ever seen him show. My heart swelled at the interaction. They both deserved happiness. “What’s your name?” He asked her, keeping his voice gentle. Amber smiled softly. “Amber. Who are you?” Jacques chuckled at her naivety. “Jacques. I’m Nate’s gamma. Why haven’t I seen you before?” Ambers lipped shaped the perfect ‘o’ as the reality of her mate’s position in the royal pack dawned on her. “I usually stay at the academy. But I’m friends with Serena and she was showing us around tonight.” I realised as Jacques was Nate’s best friend, he’d probably want an update on what was happening. So whilst Jacques and Amber got to know one another, I decided to mi
“So when sodium and potassium connect with water, the reaction causes the chemicals to explode.” Mr Edwards informed us as he stood before the class, wiggling the alkali metal in his fingers. “Are you going to show us, Sir?” Archie shouted out, capturing the teachers attention. Mr Edwards shook his head. “No, it’s far too messy. Anyway, you understand the point.” Well that was a waste of time. The class groaned in boredom as Mr Edwards placed the rock back on his desk, before removing his gloves. “I’m going to collect the quiz from my office. I’ll not be a moment.” Mr Edwards nodded with a poker face before turning to leave the classroom. Archie groaned loudly as he rested his head on my shoulder. “It’s the last week before summer and he’s handing out another test. What a kill joy. Why can’t we have some fun?” I giggled as I played with Archie’s curls. Then suddenly, an idea came to me and a mischievous smile formed on my lips. “I have a feeling this day is about to get much more
“That bitch.” I muttered.Could it really be her? Yes, she does hate me but to stoop to this level and help Skylar? There has to be more to it, surely.Frankly, I was kicking myself for not putting this together before. Betty was essentially family, whether Nate recognises it or not. Of course the enchantment would acknowledge her and grant access to the dungeons. She shared Nate’s blood.I glanced at Nate. Gone was the flirty smoulder and the seductive smirks I had grown so used too, now he was was wearing his emotions on his face and he looked ready to kill.I placed the iPad back down on Nate’s desk. “We need to talk to Danny, now.”Nate nodded in agreement. “We were waiting for you. Georgina has him outside, he’s waiting to come in.”I placed my hands on my hips, with a determined expression. “Bring him in.” I told Jacques, who nodded and opened the office door.The sound of rattling metals could be heard, before Georgina and Danny came into my eyesight. Danny appeared exhausted,
After around an hours drive, we had arrived at the Blue Crescent Pack. It had been almost a year since I had last visited, yet it felt as though it was only yesterday my mother had sent me here for the summer so my auntie could ‘try and straighten me out’ or so she said. Truthfully, my aunt and I were as thick as thieves. In actual fact, my rebellious personality had likely been influenced by her. When she lived at Lotus, before meeting Bryan, we would constantly play pranks on the pack. It was our favourite form of bonding. I felt it a lot when she left. However, seeing how in love she was with Bryan made it easy to understand why she had to leave. Even more so now I have Nate. Our SUV’s trailed down the dirt paths, being led into the middle of the woods. The Blue Crescent Pack was in the middle of a large forest, perfectly hidden from human residents in local communities. The hidden track went on for miles before you were met with any form of life, or so humans would think if the