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
Leonor pov I had been sending prayers to the moon goddess , I miss Jewel . I feel lonely. My head is so quiet without my wolf and her annoying, always right attitude . I know Orion is really trying but I also know he is afraid to push for answers , answers I honestly don't know . When I try to reach the part of my mind that seems to be dark and clouded as soon as I push against the darkness I am knocked unconscious by the pain it shoots through my head . Last night was the first time I allowed myself to feel since I came home , I missed my mate . I missed his touch , his scent and his love . Last night I let myself be drowned in his warmth and love , it was the first time I felt normal . I woke up this morning alone , I panicked for a moment until I realised I was at home in our room . Orion must have felt the panic down our bond and came out of the bathroom with soap still in his hair . “ Leonor, are you ok ? Crap “ Orion says as he falls over his boots with soap now in his ey
Lilith pov I can't help but let my thoughts consume me as I lie in the bath waiting for Haggen to get back . I had mixed some of my oils to try and relax me from the storm within me . I won't lie, I have been struggling to keep my distance from Len , she is my best friend . Being in the same space as her has my light white aura wanting to battle with the darkness that is trying to consume my best friend . The clash of our auras causes Len pain , she tries hard to ignore it . She has put up with so much pain from an early age but that doesn't mean I want to inflict any unnecessary pain on her . My grandma has been so helpful but said that I was in charge. She was only here for guidance . The meeting this afternoon was going over and over in my head . I have been sending prayers to Hecate , for her help in saving my friend . I have even been sending Selene some prayers as Len is one of her wolf children . I wasn't beyond saying I was desperate , but my grandma kept telling me to b
Lex pov She hasn't been right since she was found , she's jumpy and has a haunted look to her . The time she was gone was the worst time of my life . I prayed to the moon goddess every night to bring her back to me . I know she isn't my fated mate but she would be my chosen , if she wanted . I guess that would be something we would need to talk about , right now I just need her to get better . I have seen Haggen’s mate in action , she is something else . To be honest anyone who can keep Haggen in place is going to be badass to start with . Steel my wolf , has been going crazy , he wants blood . Even though the goddess decided Fallon wasn't for us , I still prayed she would change her mind , second chance mates are rare . It does happen though . Steel has always recognised Fallon's wolf Mist as his , since the day she shifted into her beautiful white/silver coloured wolf he was smitten . ***Flashback*** “Lex , I am scared everyone said it hurts .” Fallon said as we are making ou
Haggen pov I can't help but be worried for Lilith , she is my mate . I have waited a long time for her , never in my wildest dreams would I think I would be mated to a witch . Not just any witch but one of the most powerful witches or high witch if you like . It was her personality I loved , she was fierce . Not to mention her long legs , long red hair and stunning green eyes . Just thinking about her has my dick twitching in my pants . I know using so much of her magic is taking its toll on her , even though she would never say . We have been preparing to help unlock Lenny's memories , we need a full moon . That gives up three more days to try and help Fallon . Lil seems to think it could be linked to whatever is going on with Lenny . I have been trying to encourage my mate to rest while she can but of course my girl is all about the greater good and saving the world . Nope she will not have any of it and insists on working . I know she is feeling it without having Len to talk t
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