Nate stumbled from the force of my push, as he looked back at me with a confused expression. Only, I didn’t have his attention for long as a loud snarl erupted behind him.Nate’s head span as he turned to face the oncoming rogue. His eyes widened as reviewed the unexpected attacker.“I’ve just put him down” Nate growled. His eyes turned black in fury, as he prepared to take it on once more. “Stay back, Serena”.“Let me help!” I exclaimed.“No, stay back” Nate insisted, before quickly jumping in front of me.I looked ahead at the injured wolf heading our way. He was tired and the pain from his leg was bothering him, but his eyes told me he was fuelled by anger and he wasn’t giving up as easy as Nate had hoped.Panic soared through me. I couldn’t allow Nate to be hurt. I had to do something, but what? My actions were limited by the Nate shaped bollard in front of me, keeping me close behind him.Sophia and John had left, and now it was just me and Nate. I knew Nate didn’t necessarily ne
“Be there in 20 minutes” Nate told the caller before he hung up, refusing to take his eyes off of me. He furrowed his eyebrows, causing frown lines to appear, as he desperately reached for my hands.“Come on, get up. We have to go” he told me frantically, urging me to get out of bed. What was going on? Was this to do with the attack? Truthfully, I’d never seen so much concern in Nate’s eyes before. But it wasn’t just that, it was anger too. He wasn’t even half as rattled as this when we were blind sighted by the final rogue’s attack.I watched as he rushed out of the room, vigorously typing messages on his phone. “What’s going on?” I called out, climbing out of the bed and wrapping myself in the silk sheets.“Get dressed, love. I’ll tell you shortly. Just hurry, please”. He didn’t even look up as he responded, he was still texting as quickly as he could.I sighed, realising the quicker I was ready the quicker I could understand the issue at hand. Only, I didn’t have any clothes in Nat
Nate’s P.O.V A low growl escaped my lips, as I tightened my grip around Serena’s waist. Anger fuelled me, as I slammed my wrist down on my desk causing those around me to jump out of their skin. If anyone thought they would even get remotely close to my mate, they would have to come through me first and I wouldn’t hesitate in ripping them to shreds. Serena softly placed her hand on my cheek and nuzzled her head in my neck. Her sweet lavender scent swirled around me, instantly putting out the flame that ignited the fire inside of me. Her scent was an aphrodisiac and I couldn’t get enough. She was everything to me. “Everything to us” Roman prompted, causing me to internally roll my eyes. “Not the time Roman” I growled. “I’m just saying”. I brushed the tip of my finger under her chin, pulling her up to look at me. Her bright, ocean blue eyes stared intently into mine, causing me to melt instantly on the spot. She wasn’t afraid, she wasn’t nervous. She was calm and confident. Her
Skylar’s P.O.V I watched into the bird bath bowl as those useless rogues were killed one by one at the hands of that stupid wolf king. One job. They had one god damn job. Sneak in and grab the girl. How hard could that have been? I even placed a protection spell on them, meaning it shouldn’t have been possible for them to have been harmed. Yet the spell was useless against that dreadful mutt who reigns amongst the rest of the smelly creatures. It just didn’t make any sense. Against her, I would expect the spell to have some technical difficulties, but him? I needed to return home and do some research into him. My spy at the academy said the mutt king was the girls mate, but they hadn’t mated yet. Was she wrong? How else could her powers extend to him? Ugh, her powers. Useless girl. She doesn’t even know how to use them from what I’ve been told. She passes out every time she uses a tiny bit of energy. Pathetic. Just like her grandmother. Completely unfit to be a Queen. Not that her
I was running as fast as I could toward the end of the corridor but every time I reached the exit, the ground would swallow me up and I would be stood back behind the silver, steel bars. I grunted in frustration. It was a vicious cycle which had replayed for the 3rd time. I scrunched my nose at the awful smell. It smelt like rotting flesh and the freezing conditions didn’t help to dim down the scent. “Leia?” I asked mentally. Nothing. “Leia, are you there?” I whispered. I don’t know why I whispered, no one could hear the conversation in my mind. I could feel her stir inside me, but she wasn’t talking. I would have to figure that out once I got out of here. But where was here? I looked down to the padlock on door to my trapped room once more, and like I had previously, I twisted my wrist in the air causing the padlock to twist and break off the the bars. At this point, I realised silver didn’t burn me. Or at least it didn’t right now. I pushed the bars forward and ran out the d
Forcing ourselves out of bed was harder than usual this morning. Now I had Leia, Nate and I were able to mate and mark each other finally but we were waiting until later when we were on our trip away. Even though we both wanted to wait, there’s only so much you can resist when you’re rolling around in bed naked with your Greek god of a mate. Leia wasn’t any help either, she was one horny wolf who was more desperate to get her hands on her mate than I was. But after an hour of teasing and resisting, I finally found the willpower to escape my sexy mate’s embrace. Now, I was in my room with Maddie and I was packing for my trip. I had no idea where we were going, Nate wouldn’t tell me and he insisted it was going to be a surprise. But as long as I was with him, I didn’t mind where we went. None of that was important. Knowing how much I loved him already and how strong the mate bond had already become, I couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like when I finally wore Nate’s mark on m
“So where are the dungeons kept, anyway?” I asked Nate, as I swung our interlaced fingers back and forth in excitement. I wasn’t excited about questioning the rogue, more like where we were off too afterwards. I was however, intrigued to find out what the rogue had to say and if he could provide us any more information that would help us locate Skylar. We took a steady pace back toward the castle, too steady for my liking. I was practically skipping against the white gravel, eager to begin our trip, but Nate continued to take peaceful strides and restricting me from pacing ahead without him. Not that I would, but only because I didn’t know exactly where we were going. He gently squeezed my hand, silently instructing me to steady my pace. “It’s not far from home. You’ll soon see”. The vagueness in his voice causes my eyebrows to furrow whilst cocking my head to look up at him, to which he chuckles in response. “Let’s just say it’s in a safe place. Only the Royal family and the truste
“Dead? How the hell can he be dead!” Jacques hissed in irritation as he stormed through the cell entrance. “He was perfectly alive last night!” Jacques observed the rogue, looking for any sign of life. Clearly, he didn’t find any because moments later he threw his hands in the air in exasperation as he turned to Nate. Nate clenched his jaw and gritted his teeth, a deadly expression took over his face. If I didn’t know him better, I would be petrified to make eye contact. “Xavier, explain” he spoke to the warrior behind me. His voice was calm and low, but there was a dangerous tint that promised to take over if he didn’t get the answer he wanted. As the guard stepped forward from behind me, Nate lifted from his knees and stood straight. Towering over all of us, he folded his arms across his chest whilst he watched the warrior, Xavier, with an expression cold enough to send shivers down my spine. If the dungeons were enchanted and only those most trusted or were a member of the royal
Five years later…Laughter filled the room next door, followed by a hasty “shh!” by Nate.I shook my head in dismay, chuckling as I overheard the scene. I flipped the duvet off my legs, before shuffling my feet inside the slippers resting at my bedside.I tiptoed across the floorboards, desperately trying to not make a sound, before gently twisting the door to our bed chambers.I creeped along the hallway until I reached the door of our nursery. I quietly rested my head against the wooden frame, listening in to whatever was so amusing.“Ahhh!” Nate exclaimed, before being followed by a concerning loud thud. Giggles echoed thereafter, as footsteps of tiny feet could be heard pitter-pattering along the floorboards.Choosing to go with the element of surprise, I abruptly flung open the door before me. Suddenly, three pairs of alarmed eyes cast over me as they realised they’d been caught in the act.I folded my arms across my chest, pretending to be furious at what I had found. “Well well
“You’re pregnant?” Amber squealed, as she jumped up and down in excitement. “With a baby?” Terror overlooked Archie’s face, he was never much a kid person. “This is so exciting!” Maddie exclaimed, clapping her hands together repeatedly. I laughed loudly at each other their reactions, before placing my hand on Archie’s shoulder. “Yes, Archie. With a baby.” His eyes widened. “Oh goddess.” He muttered, before his eyes darted to the floor. Anyone would think it was him who was having a pup. “Could this day get any more special?” Maddie welled up beside me, wafting her hand against her face in order to protect her makeup. I gleamed as looked at each of my best friends, each so beautiful in their own way. We’d already faced so many challenges together and this would be another to add to the list. Maddie was right, today truly couldn’t become any more special. As Maddie and Amber donned their pale blue bridesmaid dresses, the realty of my future started to set in. This is what we had
Nate had insisted I went to see the nurse this morning, after experiencing continuous dizzy spells and waves of nausea since yesterday evening. I repeatedly told him I’d more than likely eaten something funny, but he wouldn’t settle with that reason. So after a huff and a puff, I stripped off my stubborn boots and finally agreed to see the nurse. Frankly, I think he needed the distraction anyway. So as Nate paced around the nurse’s office anxiously awaiting my blood results, I laid awkwardly on the hospital bed twiddling my fingers, trying not to bring the new hit of nausea I was suffering from to his attention. As the brunette nurse, I now knew was named Mary, reentered her office Nate threw his hands in the air with an exasperated sigh. “Finally!” He muttered, as he took his place back by my side. I rolled my eyes at his dramatics, choosing to ignore his impatience, even though we’d only be waiting approximately 6 minutes. I’d learnt to pick my battles with Nate, some comments j
It had been a draining couple of days since we finally revealed the truth. Questions had been coming at me from every possible direction from those trying to understand what being a hybrid truly meant, which typically resulted in me using some form of magic to demonstrate my capabilities. But the excitement was wearing down, as a new daunting reality started to set in. One that would leave an everlasting effect on my beloved mate. William’s execution day. After going back and forth over whether Nate had made the correct decision, he ultimately decided that he had. In his eyes, he knew it wasn’t right for his brother to escape the consequences another werewolf who had committed the same crimes would receive. So today was the day. Nate would finally say goodbye to his brother once and for all. But that wasn’t the only big event happening today. This morning I would be escorting my mother back to Midsummer, where she will temporarily take control of the throne until I have settled i
Serena’s POVNate tangled the ends of my hair around the tips of his fingers, as he gazed out our chamber’s window absentmindedly. The responsibility of choosing an appropriate punishment for his own brother, well it was never something he had expected to do.This time yesterday he had been expecting a warm family reunion once he had saved William from what he believed was a threat. Who could have guessed William was the real threat.He had the weight of the world on his shoulders. Other than support him in his decision, there wasn’t much I could do. Nate had to figure this one out on his own. Whatever decision he made, I’d stand by him.With a heavy sigh, he turned his head against the pillow and met my gaze. His eyes were sunken, dulled by the burden he bared. “I know what I’m going to do.” His lips formed a tight line.I gently placed my palm on his cheek, offering physical support. “Whatever it is, I’ll be right behind you.”His pupils dilated as a warm smile spread across his lip
Third Person’s POV Serena sobbed uncontrollably as she held her mate’s lifeless body, refusing to accept the fate she’d been handed. She pulled him in closer, stroking the side of his cheek as the tears from her weeps fell onto him one by one. She locked eyes with her mates so called brother. Anger seethed through her, bubbling in her veins every millisecond longer she watched Nate’s killer. “How could you do this?” She spat, venom laced in her voice. William sighed as his eyes darted to the ceiling. “Do you have any idea what it was like? Living in his shadow? Always Nate this, Nate that. He was so bloody perfect, I couldn’t possibly compare.” He gritted through his teeth as he relived the memories. William had always been jealous of the attention Nate had received. He had tried his very best to be the perfect prince for his father, putting in extra hours of combat training and studying until early hours of the morning, learning the perfect etiquette and the responsibilities bei
Third Person’s POV One by one the warriors were discreetly taken out. However, the more that went missing, the more likely it was for the remaining warriors to notice. They were running out of time, it wouldn’t take much longer for their presence to be revealed. It wasn’t the warriors noticing that would be the issue, it was the beckoning call they were likely to make to Skylar. As the bodies piled up behind the abandoned house, Maddie watched from afar as she waited for a signal or saw some form of distress. Hidden behind a overgrown hedge, neck deep in the woods, she desperately tried to remain as quiet as she could. She reminded herself repetitively of all that not only she was capable of, but the loved ones she was watching eliminate the threat. Whilst she was a powerful witch, she’d never actually had to use her powers in a fight before. So her hesitation… well, it was a little understandable. Just as the men set out to remove the final four warriors, one of them caught a gl
“Are you ready?” Nate asked, his voice was mellifluous and calm, slowly easing away my anxieties.He wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me closer to him. His green emeralds bored into mine, flickering with determination.A comforting smile crept onto his lips, reminding me of his certainty. I nodded my head firmly, allowing the fire within the take the reign. “I’m ready.” I demanded.He quickly enveloped me into a tight hug, before capturing my cheeks in his palms and placing a hard, passionate kiss on my lips.This is what I was fighting for.“Go get her, baby girl. Remember, I’ll be close by the entire time. You aren’t doing this alone, we’re a team.” He promised, before softly placing his lips on my forehead one final time.“Leia, do your worst.” His voice echoed in my mind.“You don’t have to ask me twice.” She snorted, resulting in a laugh erupting from Nate.“I didn’t doubt it.” He confirmed. “Okay, update me as often as you can.”I glanced longingly at him once last time
“Alright.” Nate sighed as he released his grip around my waist. “But keep your mind link open so I can have regular updates.” He raised his brows as he narrowed his eyes at me. I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at him, as I shook my head ever-so-slightly. “Like I would ever shut you out, wolfie.” I rummaged my fingers through his raven locks, before rising to my feet and offering him a final smile as I left the room and headed toward the academy dorms. “What do you think she looks like?” Leia blurted out suddenly as I dragged my feet against the gravel pathway. “Who?” I asked, knowing she couldn’t be asking about Betty. We’d unfortunately had the luxury of seeing her morbid face every day for the last few months. I couldn’t help but wonder what Nate had planned for her, she may have betrayed us but at the end of it all, she was still his family. Much to his dismay, whether he chooses to acknowledge that or not. “Who else? The wicked witch of the west.” Leia grumbled. I let out a l