Cicero pov I won't lie , I was taken aback by Leonor's statement about her childhood . Even Reec stiffened at her statement , I knew that the stupid old wolf had been doing something underhand but beating his child . I could feel the darkness rage with anger at the mention of her being hurt . I know they are drawn to her , I've seen it, at the fights . She embraces the darkness , letting them cloak her using their strength and speed . I don't even think she knows , I saw them accept her . I watched as she allowed them in , they lapped at her golden skin . It just made me realise the prophecy was correct , both dark and light are drawn to her . She enjoyed the feeling they gave her , she marveled at their presence . I could see the way they were drawn to her as she was to them . The darkness has been with me my entire life all the three hundred years . My constant companion , they gave me strength when I needed it . I had never seen them be drawn to anyone except her , they woul
Alpha Prince Orion pov As the minutes tick by my patience is starting to run out . I am currently pacing back and forth as I listen to the five witches chat about their plan of attack . Lex is sitting in the corner chewing on his thumb nail , I know he hasn't slept since they were taken . He's never left this room , neither have I . Haggens running the pack while we have a breakdown , Red is dishing out orders to the witches . I won't lie , I had no idea she was as strong as she was . Red’s grandma has taken a step back allowing her to run what's happening , her love for my mate driving the determination . I am so lost in my own thoughts pacing , I almost bang into Red , “ Hey , look don't take this wrong but you need to rain in your aura , It's getting quite hard to concentrate with it growing .” I let her words sink in . “ Sorry Red , I need her home . It's taking me everything to stop Onix from shifting and causing havoc .” “ When was the last time you had food or sleep? She
Alpha Prince Orion pov Standing around the table was Red and four other witches , Haggen , myself and a seriously confused Lex . Watching Red take charge of the situation , I knew she was the reason that my mate is still alive . Looking down at the map , I just want her home. I know she can take care of herself but this is far bigger than us . In the past hour there have been three more reported teens missing . I keep thinking coincidence , but something isn't right , why now ? . It’s almost as if they know we are close to finding them , do they know ? . I almost didn't hear Red as one of the guards was mind-linking about two more . Five in the past two hours , what the fuck is going on . Red touched my arm drawing my attention back to the people in the room . “Sorry , what were you saying ?” Everyone looked at me with concern . “ There have been five missing teens in the past two hours .” Haggen looks at his mate “ Lil , is there any chance someone knows we are looking . You know
Leonor pov I feel off , I know I'm not feeling myself . The longer we are here the more I can feel the darkness taking hold of the deepest parts of my soul . Orion is the only thing keeping my self control in place , but for how long I don't know . The dark dick has left us in this room for goddess knows how long now . Fallon is struggling , I need to be strong for her sake . Reec hasn't been near for that I am grateful , even if it would give me some entertainment . Even Jewel has been quiet , I know she is trying to save our energy to keep the darkness from taking total hold . My brain won't shut off and the negative thoughts keep coming . Why hasn't Orion and Lil not found us ? . I know she has the power to find us , the question is does she even want us back? Are they bothered ????? The darkness grows from the negative thoughts . Jewel growls in my head as she feels them slither around me like a warm cloak , wrapping me up and soothing my soul . Fallon has been quiet for t
Prince Alpha Orion pov I could feel the tension in the room as my mother sat ringing her hands in her lap . I needed to find out what was going on with my mother , what happened to her wolf . Onix was pacing in my head giving me a headache . I give everyone one last glance before I take a deep breath and decide the best thing was to get this over with “ Mother , I know your wolf is not prescient . Can you please tell me why ?” My heart is hammering out my chest , as I wait for an answer . My father leans over and takes my mothers trembling hand in his frail one . She looks up at him with tears in her eyes . “ I had no choice , He has taken her as punishment .” She says in a soft voice that's not much louder than a whisper , I am a bit confused and encourage her to continue . “ I first met Cicero when I was a child . Then I watched him drain my mother , while holding Fallon's hand .” A sob ripped through her as she remembered , I just stayed silent allowing her to speak her trut
Leonor pov The walls had started to close in , days and nights ran into one . Fallon kept trying to be positive , I knew she was scared . I knew she missed Lex as I missed Orion , I saw the tears she tried to hide . I could feel the darkness , it lapped at my skin giving me comfort in this time of distress . I had been through worse , this cosy room and three meals a day was not exactly torture . I can't explain how I actually felt , I missed my mate but the darkness clouded my mind . My mind was at ease , I was in a permanent state of contentment . My wolf was still with me but even she was begging to irritate me . I just wanted to be left alone , my thoughts were never fully my own . I was dragged out of my thoughts as the room door flew open and two guards were standing . Fallon visabilly jumped , she almost ran to me . I wish I could find it in me to be scared but the two guards were half the size of my normal opponents . Pain never really bothered me , I learnt at an earl
Alpha Prince Orion pov I had been watching Red and the other witches setting up for the past half hour . My patience is on the brink of an explosion , Onix was pacing in my head giving me a migraine . Something was off , I could feel it in my gut . I had received a mind-link to let me know my parents were back in their wing , I thanked the guard and shut the link off . Lex looked like he was on the edge as well , every now and then I would catch his eye . He looked exhausted , he has hardly slept in days and dont think I have seen him eating . Coffee that's what most of us have been living off . I was ready to go for another coffee when Onix let out a skull splitting howl almost bringing me to my knees . Within seconds Haggen was by my side , “ Alpha , Alpha .” I could hear the worry in their voices , they sounded faraway . As fast as it happened it left me , I was left panting and gripping my head . Onix was quiet , and then it happened “ Orion .” it was so low I was starting to
Alpha Prince Orion pov It's been a week since Leonor and Fallon came home . I wish it was back to how it was but the truth was it most definitely was not . My mate was different , her wolf was uncontactable , Onix was going crazy . Leonor was having trouble with her memory , there was definitely something wrong , every time she remembered something she would be crippled with pain in her head and pass out . The doctors did every test they could , nothing showed up . Red was really worried as she could see the darkness taking hold of her . I just wanted to be with her , to hold her but she was almost shut off to me . I know when I am touching her the sparks from our bond seems to calm her . She still cuddles into me at night in her sleep , especially if she is having a nightmare . She had a haunted look to her when she was awake , I knew she was missing Jewel . I wish I could take her away for a short break , just the two of us . I had just stood under the shower when a small knock
Lilith pov SItting looking at the body of Sasha I can feel the rage starting to build within me . This was a declaration of war . If someone's want for power is so great it has them taking innocent lives . Sasha was eighteen, she had only just started her training. She had lost her mother to cancer a few years ago. She lived in one of the rooms in the common house. She was a pleasant young girl, always happy to help. Yet as I stare at the haunted expression, the fear on her face. I feel like I have failed her, not only her but all these women. They look to me for guidance but seriously i have no fucking idea what to do, how to go forward. I can feel Haggens anger coming down the mate bond not only anger but fear for me. He is here for me and I know he needs to go back soon but his duty to the pack and his love for me is tearing him in two. The darker side of me is sitting just under the surface wanting to rip this whole world apart. I know I can't, I know I have a duty of care to
Zara povThat little bitch wants to think she can look down on me , she has no idea of my power . Who does she think she is ? and my darling sister just allows her to talk to me as she wants. Well, they have no idea what I am capable of and who I know . Leaving her office with Telia on my heels, I was so furious I didn't see the girl walking towards me with a basket full of what looked like herbs until we collided . “Watch what you are doing you stupid girl” I growled at her as she landed on the ground . “Sorry I was on my way to see the priestess,” she stutters . The Priestess , the fucking Priestess is this what she has been asked to be called . I do not think so. I think to myself as the girl gathers the content of the basket that had spilled out over . As I watch her scrambling around picking it up from the ground my temper spikes and I step on the girl's hand . As I step harder I hear the bones break as she squeals , Telia looks around with wide eyes. “Mama , what if someon
Lilith pov I hardly slept. The spirits are not happy and unfortunately since i took the job it's me they let know of their displeased moods . The minute I took the position I was bound by their rules , except only those who have been or are a high priestess will know we are forbidden to talk about our bounds and the rules we are bound by . This is something Zara will never understand , the powers I now hold are vast and extremely draining on your own reserve . Telia isn't strong enough and there is too much darkness in Zara for her to be given the responsibility , the spirits would never allow it . I have been trying to work through some paperwork to do with one of the other covens when my office door was opened and in waltzed Zara and Telia. “Ah Lilith , you are here” Zara says as she makes herself at home in my office . “Yes I am here in my own office” I say back dripping it in sarcasm . “Now now little LIl remember your manners when talking to someone older” She says, narrowi
Lilith pov My patience is wearing thin with this bitch , being now bound by the laws of our goddess means I can't just get rid of her . Sometimes I wonder what the point is in dealing with this shit , no wonder my Grandma looked exhausted when I was a child . What no one understands is the laws I need to uphold and stand by . It's not quite as easy as just taking the title like most think it is , I am bound and that alone is tiring . Haggens anger at her outbreak of threats and he is justified in so but honestly i just want to sleep and get lost in my mate . Standing from the table I thank Almara for my soup , give her a kiss on the cheek and go to my Grandma “I am going to have a nap , i am exhausted” She cups my cheek in her warm hand , looking at me with her green eyes much the same as mine . There are a lot of emotions floating in her eyes , the strongest being concern . I know she feels guilty for bringing Zara and Telia's wrath upon me . I place my hand over hers enjoying
Lilith pov A week is never enough but at least Haggen will be with me for a week or so . I can feel myself dragging my feet as we pack the car to leave saying goodbye was harder this time now the twins have arrived . I wish to spend some time with Len and Fallon , sometimes a girl just needs her sisters . Unfortunately last night I had a call from Almara to let me know that Zara and Telia had been openly trying to recruit supporters from my own coven as soon as I left . That means they must have been informed I had left , so that is a whole other issue . I am already fed up with my position. I would quite happily give it up but my Grandma has had her heart set on me guiding the covens into a united front . As our car leaves the packlands my heart hardens as I need to get myself back into the role I hate the most . “Hey baby , are you ok ?” Haggen asks as he leans over and squeezes my leg . Drawing me out my thoughts , taking a big sigh, I turn to him . “I have a bad feeling a
Lilith pov I hate that I had to leave again , especially since Len is pregnant but I need to work through the shit with the covens . The backlash since I became high priestess has gotten worse , in fact there is talk of them turning against me . If it was just me I wouldn't care but I have Haggen and the pack to worry about . Four covens I oversee , each coven has their own set of rules but they also have the rules of the higher power . I already know who is leading the unease against me , she feels she should have been given the position of high priestess instead of me . The truth is my Grandma has been training me for this since I was a child . She always said my powers were greater as a child than even hers . My mother passed away when I was child and I never knew my father. Grandma always said he was worthless and never deserved me . Being brought up by the most powerful witch in our region was something most witches would love . Our coven is the northern coven where I gr
[Epilogue part 2] 9 years later Alpha Prince Saint pov My head is banging as I sit and listen to my father lecture me on drinking too much . He wouldn’t understand even if I tried to explain to him , my parents' relationship is the strongest I have ever seen . Rubbing my temple , I have been drowning out his consistent talking until her name was mentioned . Bellatrix , the only female i have ever loved , but i fucked it up . Six months ago I broke her heart and every day I have hated myself for it . I can't remember how or why it happened , I have never ever looked at another female ever . For some reason I ended up so drunk I can't even remember getting back to the packhouse, never mind the female who was lying naked next to me . Six months I have tried to piece together that night but the only thing that ever is there is the look on Bellatrix’s face the morning she stood in the doorway to my room with coffee in hand like she did every other morning . The look on her beauti
[EPILOGUE PART 1] King Orion pov 10 years later It’s the annual summer festival and we always have a family picnic with our ever growing families . The twins are now eleven and we also have a five year old son who is honestly a riot , Belenus never stops . Our Princess Emerald is a beauty with her long white hair and her bright green eyes , the best part is her pure heart . She is a little mother always looking after the younger kids . She still spends a lot of time with her Aunt Fallon especially since Freyja was born . Freyja is Fallon and Lex’s second child. She is a lovely little thing , at the age of three she just follows Emerald around and my princess never gets fed up , no she just looks after her . Saint on the other hand is quite a serious child at the age of eleven he is not far from six feet tall already , towers over his mother . He is a good boy Loves his family, especially his mother . I love to watch him and the other lads as they play . Haggen , Lex and I alw
Leonor pov We are all waiting outside the delivery room for the birth of the future Gamma to happen , it's been almost two hours . I have never seen Lex looking so stressed out, poor guy . I have just finished checking on the twins when the first screeches of a new life entering this world reach our ears . Lex bursts through the door looking rather dishevelled and flushed “ It’s a boy , we have a son .” We all cheer before he goes back in the room to his mate and son . I feel Orion’s big strong arms wrap around me from behind , he kisses my temple . “ Well, it looks like Saint now has his Gamma .” Orion says with a proud look on his face . After another half hour we are allowed in to visit Fallon and her new baby son . Fallon as always is sitting up looking like she hasn't just given birth , the look of pure love on her face as she gazes at her new pup . Lex is sitting beside her , a protective arm around his little family . What was the best part was seeing Lilith being trul