Lilith pov Almost twelve hours with this bitch before she caved , the mention of her mate is what eventually broke her . Guess the heartless fae respects the goddess and mate bonds . I would be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying watching her scream , which gave me some sort of sick satisfaction . My mother would not be happy if she was still alive , always use your power for good for good Lilith she would say . It makes me smile thinking of my sweet mother , she was truly pure of heart . My grandma on the other hand always taught me that as long as it's for the greater good you should use it . Once my mother passed away from illness my grandma really pushed my training , she would say it would be me to take over as the high priestess of the covens when she steps down . The minute she stepped down I felt the shift of power , as witches we channel from the elements and our ancestors . I felt them all , I felt their acceptance . The surge of power took me by surprise , the grin on my
Leonor pov The burning that shot through my body was excruciating , I was glad when the darkness took me . The darkness was almost comforting and welcomed compared to the burning . I hope my babies don't feel this pain , my innocent pups. I can't help smiling when I think of the image Jewel had shown me . My very own mini’s . My mind floated to my own mother , how much I miss her . I would have loved her to meet Orion and her grandpups . My mother was beautiful , she had the same golden eyes that I do . My white/blond hair also came from her . She was so kind and gentle , she would tell me stories and sing to me as a child . A single tear slipped from my eye as I thought about her and how much I have missed her and wished she was here. I could do with some motherly advice . I mean what do I know about being a mother ? “Leonor , my dear daughter .” I froze . Where was that coming from , the voice I have wished to hear since that dreaded day she was taken from me too soon . The onl
Alpha Prince Orion pov Six days ago “ Ok , so everyone knows what they are doing ?” I ask the room of my most trusted . They answer in a collective yes and a round of head nodding . My wolf Onix has been on edge , urging me to get moving . I keep asking what is wrong. He just keeps telling me we must get to our mate . If I am honest he’s putting me on edge , well more on edge than I am . As everyone leaves the war room chatting among themselves , Haggen and Red hang back clearly wanting to talk in private . “ What's up guys ?” I ask as Red closes the door . “ Are you alright Man ? You haven’t slept since Len was taken.” As always my Beta , my best friend can see right through my brave face . Running my hand through my already messy hair . “I can't sleep , I keep having nightmares .” Haggen places a hand on my shoulder and Red runs a hand down my arm. “ She;s is coming home today , I promise you.” Red says with a look of sheer determination on her face . The power coming o
Haggen pov The fury coming off Onix was unlike anything I have ever seen , his aura was whipping around him . He was taking down four or five to our one , there was no stopping him . By the time Lex and I got to the bunker there was nothing except carnage , dead wolves and Fae everywhere . The growling and snapping of teeth coming from the end of the corridor . Making our way towards them we were not prepared for what we came face to face with . Jewel was on a table looking like she was only just alive , what has struck me is how is Jewel not back to Len ? When a wolf is injured or unconscious they automatically shift back to their human . ‘ Lex shift back, get Len and Jewel out of here now’ I shout through our mind-link to him . Looking back to Onix and Cicero they are engaged in battle , Cicero is supporting a missing hand and a huge gash to his left side . Onix on the other hand has what looks like a shard of ice sticking out his back right hip . Neither look particularly
Jewel pov The moment that they dragged Len from that room I knew I had to do something , for her, for our pup’s . Len fought and attacked as they dragged her towards that room , and as soon as they strapped her to the table I knew I had to save them . I shifted in time for the first dose of wolfsbane to hit our system . The hardest thing was maintaining my wolf form. Gritting my teeth I concentrated when the first electric shock was administered. It took all my strength to not shift back . I could hear Len trying to tell me to allow her to take the pain , but I knew I needed to protect her . The burning from the wolfsbane is excruciating , I try my best to stay awake . I have no idea how long the torture went on , I just knew i needed to hang on . Then I felt him , my mate. He was close , the moment I heard his roar I linked him . ‘ Onix i can't hold on much longer , please hurry’I could feel his emotions through our bond , anger , desperation and sheer determination to get to
Leonor pov It's been three weeks since I woke up in the hospital . I feel a great sadness , my heart is heavy and i feel like i cant even be happy and enjoy my pregnancy . My wolf sacrificed herself for me and our pups , and it's killing me . Orion has been trying to keep me positive but I know him and Onix are also hurting . I have dreams about her and wake up and the realisation of her being gone kills me all over again . Lilith keeps telling me to have faith that I may get Jewel back . I am grieving for her , for my smart ass beautiful big wolf . I keep finding myself daydreaming and thinking about her and I and what we have been through . She has been my one consistent companion since I left my father and pack . She kept me safe , guided me and I always knew she was there for me . Even when the darkness called to me she kept me balanced and helped me work through it . Her strength was unbelievable , she never backed down from anything and anyone . I miss her rolling her eye
Alpha Prince Orion pov Watching my mate grieving for her wolf was hard enough , but feeling it myself and the heartache my wolf feels squeezes my heart . I have spent the past two months dealing with the aftermath of everything that transpired . The last of the sentencing is to take place this afternoon and even though I don't want Leonor to attend as she is nearing her due date with the twins . The fact that she looks like she is ready to pop , my tiny mate is finding getting around hard . Carrying one Alpha heir is hard on the female, never mind carrying two . She looks exhausted and her temper is very short . She has almost attacked Lex on more than one occasion . Seemingly calling her a beach ball with arms and legs with her hormones raging was not the best thing to say . We decided to put off the coronation until the twins were here so Len can enjoy herself . Today is the last trial. It is Reec and her mate and both Len and Fallon are determined to be there . To be honest af
Leonor pov I have been feeling so uncomfortable for days. My doctor says that the twins are getting into position to meet us . Personally I feel like my vagina is getting ripped in two . Orion is trying really hard but his fussing has me wanting to beat the living shit out of him and don't get me started on Lex . Poor Fallon has been trying to get him to shut up for his own safety . My heart is still broken , my wolf is still in the front of my mind . I yearn for her smart remarks and horny mouth when looking at our mates . Lilith has been away most of my pregnancy dealing with the covens . I am so proud of my best friend becoming the high priestess , it's an honour that she has dreamt of since she was a child . Today was the last of the trials and that bitch Reec and her rogue mate is the last to be tried . The sentencing was fair , personally I would have gone for the death penalty . The pressure in my lower region gets almost too much as we leave the hall . The minute Lilith
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