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Leonor pov I feel so groggy , my mind is completely fuzzy and my body hurts like hell . I can't seem to open my eyes , the pain in my head even thinking about opening my eyes . The last thing I remember is Orion and I talking about our pups , shit my pups . My heart is beating so hard in my chest that all I can hear is the pounding in my ears . Taking some deep breaths I try to calm myself , I need to get my senses back under control , I need to figure out what's going on . I can't reach my wolf. She is there but she's not responding. It's like she's sleeping . Calming myself down enough to get my heart rate under control I strain my hearing too , I am sure I can hear mumbling . Faint , possibly in another room . Deciding to attempt to open my eyes again , I notice I seem to be in some sort of room . There is a small window but it's too high up to see out . It's dark outside , the small amount of moonlight that's getting through the window lets me see I am in a cellar type room .
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