Benson’s POV
“Beta, it’s with a heavy heart that I am sorry for the loss of your mate. We did everything that we could, but we weren’t able to save her” The words I never imagined I would hear someone say to me.
Those present in the room were either cleaning up or talking to me, yet I couldn’t hear a sound. My entire body felt numb I tried to stand but found myself rooted to the ground. Jake sat beside me a look of sorrow on his face, Angel sitting beside Alice crying. How did this happen? What was meant to be the best day of my life turned out to be the worst.
I closed my eyes for a second opening them to find the room dark and empty. All except for Alice who now laid covered on the gurney. I wanted to stand up and cuddle her, to breathe in her scent. I wanted more than anything for her to open those big green eyes and tell me this was all some kind o
Marie’s POVAfter being knocked unconscious by Jason and the damn silver whip, I found myself beside a lake. This place looked like something off a postcard. I remembered Angel telling me about her visit to the moon goddess and speaking of the beautiful water surrounding the bright green grass. As I turned around sure enough there she was. Selena, Angel’s grandmother, and our Moon Goddess.“Hello Marie, I’m guessing you know who I am judging by the way you are looking at me.” She spoke in such a soft tone, yet I could feel the power she possessed rolling off her. “Do you know why I have called you here?”“So, I can witness my own death?” I joked nervously not knowing what else to say to her as I shifted nervously where I stood.“Oh, my dear humour really isn’t your forte. Best to leave that to somebody else, that young
Ariels POVDeciding that Marie’s offer was my best bet of getting out of here I did as she said. I got dressed into an emerald green dress that hung off the shoulders which flowed to the floor. The dress matched my eyes so I figured this would convince my mother when I tell her I needed time to truly consider what I was being offered. Sitting on the edge of the bed waiting to be called had me on edge, so many ‘what ifs’ where swirling inside my head. What if Marie’s plan failed, what if she wasn’t on my side as she had told me and
Vladamirs POV Everything we had been preparing for was finally falling into place and soon I would get what I wanted. Originally my plan began with the death of Jason for the pain he had once inflicted on Jules but imagine my surprise when I found out that not only were William alive but that he and his mate had already killed him. As good as it felt knowing I wouldn’t have to waste already precious time removing him from the playing field I now needed to worry about William and his pesky offspring. Princess Angel, a she-wolf born to a special bloodline one that would produce powerful pups of her own according to prophecy. Pups that I could drain of power to finally allow myself to become truly immortal. I would once again be able to feel the heat of the sun on my skin something I hadn’t felt in centuries, yet I would remain a pure-blooded vampire. As proud as I was to have created the hybrids that were sired to me and my love, I needed a perm
Jake’s POVHaving received intel from what I hoped was a reliable source and not a trap I shared it with William, Nick and Alpha Rick. We spent all night discussing it in William’s office and although they were pissed that I wouldn’t reveal my source they soon got over it. The thing is my source promised me to keep their identity a secret, if anyone found out they were helping me there was a high chance of permanent death for that individual. Having finally agreed that Alpha Rick and I would conceal our scents and check out the information at hand we all headed to our rooms. It was two in the morning and knowing I needed to be up at four-thirty irritated me. Another night without Angel by my side would make falling asleep hard just like it had the last week. One thing was for sure, I would be giving her my undivided attention when I do get to see her again, that and explaining the pregnancy to her.As I
Ariel POVThe last few days had been a total blur. Ever since my refusal to join my mum and her mate Lord Vladamir in the high ranks of the vampire community, they had been trying to break me. That wasn’t something I or Jade would let happen. We were both completely opposed to being a filthy blood sucker and I would made sure they bloody well knew it.Sebastian had come into my room for the fourth time today and having had enough of his taunting, Jade took control and we shifted. We decided that being in wolf form would make it a damn site harder for them to do anything. How wrong were we. Sebastian came back a short while later with three other men and Marie. After having put up a fight they managed to subdue me and injected us with what I knew was wolfsbane. There was no mistaking the soaring pain of the wolfsbane as it spread throughout my bloodstream causing pain, we were all too familiar with making us pass out as the pai
Jake’s POV When Nick told me that Angel was back, Hunter howled in my head with excitement. I said goodbye to Alpha Rick, he went to see his Luna as she was due to go into labour any moment and I went to mine. As I reached our room Angel’s scent hit me like a ton of bricks and nothing but naughty thoughts filled my head. As I entered the room, I noticed the baby asleep in her cot and mind linked Rita to come and get her, something she didn’t mind in the slightest; she had always loved babies and was always cooing over them whenever a she-wolf had one. After surprising Angel in the bath and giving her the best shortest sex of my life, I wanted nothing more than to take her again and again until we both passed out from exhaustion. Something that Angel also seemed to want as she kept trying it on with me. But alas we had more pressing matters to attend to, not only did we have an upcoming battle, but I also needed to sit and talk to Angel
Angels POV Pregnant how the hell could I possibly be pregnant and how could Jake know before me.“Well, when a man and a woman have intercourse and the man releases…” Star was laughing away as she took the micky out of me.“Shut up Star I’m not an idiot. Obviously, I know how you get pregnant, but I don’t get how I can be. I take the pill. I didn’t want to have a pup until after all this shit was behind us”“Well obviously a much greater plan is in the works for us so suck it up and get over it”“Star did you know. You don’t seem very shocked” I asked knowing she had a tendency to keep secrets from me at times.“I did yes. So did Hunter. But Selena told us we couldn’t say anything. It was something you had to figure out on your own, had w
Jakes POV I did as Vladamir instructed and forced Hunter to recede, he began to snarl and growl in a menacing manor as I forced us to shift back, Hunter was livid wanting to kill the filthy bloodsucker that dare lay a finger on our mate. As much as it pained me not to let Hunter do things his way, I wasn’t under any circumstances going to gamble with Angel’s life, something I hoped I wouldn’t live to regret. “Hahaha, such an interesting thing this ‘mate bond’ you beasts have” Vladamir actually spat the term mate bond as if it left a sour taste on his tongue. “Find the girl threaten her and the big bad alpha submits” his laugh rang out throughout the grounds of then Kingdom causing the hairs on my arms to stand. “I did as you asked now let her go” I told him forcing as much strength into my words as I could muster. Something that at this moment was difficult knowing the lives of my ma
Angels POV “If there’s anybody here this afternoon who’s feeling nervous, apprehensive and queasy at the thought of what lies ahead, it’s probably because you’ve just married the groom” everyone began to laugh as Benson started his best man’s speech. “No seriously Angel I’m so glad you two found each other, I mean had you not come along we would have been stuck with a rude, bad tempered, bully of an Alpha and let’s face it no one wants one of them. You have honestly done what I didn’t think was possible. You tamed him and his wolf, made him an honest man and because you know how much you love him and me you will make sure I’m still breathing when I’m done” Benson literally had the guests along with Jake and I in stitches, my face and tummy hurt from all the laughing. “Angel is a good kind-hearted woman and as a Luna she’s done more for the pack than I ever thought possible. So having said that there’s no doubt she deserves a good husband so Jake thank your lucky stars she ma
Angels POV I got to sleep so easily last night that I would have thought I was as going to stay that way until my alarm sounded. How wrong was I. I couldn’t sleep for the life of me I was too anxious about what today was going to bring. I didn’t have cold feet I was worried something would go wrong. Looking at the clock I still had an hour before my alarm was due to ring, so I turned it off and ran myself a bubble bath. Ariel was still fast asleep in the next room, so I was ever so quiet as I moved around the lounge avoiding every squeaky floorboard I could remember. Just because I was wide awake didn’t mean she needed to be.
Jakes POV It wasn’t unknown knowledge that when a woman had a baby, they felt forgotten like their only role now was to be a mum like that’s all they were meant to be. I didn’t want that to be Angel. I wanted her to keep her identity to feel like she was still the same sexy woman I fell in love with because she was so much more than ‘just a mum’ and she deserved to know it. Every chance I had I would do something to show her just that. When Angel told me she was going to take the flowers to the chapel I planned the picnic. I knew Angel loved picnics so having researched the area I found the perfect spot; everything just fell into place after that. To say she was shocked was an understatement. She practically pounced on me. The weather was still chilly but regardless it was the perfect afternoon and I promised Angel that after the wedding we would make it a regular thing, we would have dates that were just the two of us and family dates.
Jakes POVAfter the confrontation with my cousin, I wanted nothing more than to get back on the road having now lost my appetite. I was seething with rage yet for once Hunter was calm and collected. He had always been the one to spur me on almost forcing me to choose the violent option, but this time he didn’t. He pleaded with me to remain calm, that Brad was going to get his that it was only a matter of time. The others however, refused to leave until they had eaten so listening to my wolf, I swallowed my pride and sat down. Once everyone had finished and an hour had passed by, we were finally back in the cars and moving.
Angels POV“Well, this dark haired beauty here is Athena she’s the youngest of the two and this little beauty is Vanessa” my face hurt like mad with the smile that sat on my face as Jake and I introduced our pups to my family over video link.“Oh my goddess, bless their little hearts they have got to be the prettiest little things I’ve ever seen” Rita whispered as she edged closer to the screen trying to get a better look at our gir
Angels POVMy heart was overwhelmed with the love I felt for my beautiful pups, never in my life did I imagine I could love anything this much. They were absolutely perfect they both had olive skin and blue eyes. The older pup had a few blonde ringlets on the top of her head while the younger pup had short jet-black hair matching her father. Jake was as besotted with them as me, when it became time for the nurse to do their post birth checks Jake didn’t want to put the pup down.Benson, Sid and Ariel had been in to see us and I’m pretty sure Ariel left broody as hell. They had asked us what names we had in mind but if I was being honest, I had only thought of one, Vanessa after my mum. The woman that gave birth to me and died protecting me. Jake chose the name for our younger pup, Athena the name of a Greek goddess. He said it was fitting for her due to the power of my own grandmother the moon goddess that resides in her
Angels POV “So, Luna, Alpha, the pups appear to be growing at an astonishing rate. The growth they have shown over the last two weeks is something I have never in all my years as a doctor seen before. If I hazard a guess, I would simply put it down to your goddess bloodline. Nevertheless, I’m pleased to say they are both completely healthy, so I assure you there is no need to worry. Are you wanting to know the genders of them or are you wanting it a surprise?” We we’re back for another check up with Dr Jones as Jake thought something was wrong when I almost doubled in size overnight. “We would however you aren’t to tell anyone. We hope you can understand that we want it to be a surprise for the pack” Jake responded using the slightest tone of an Alpha command. “Yes Alpha, well in that case congratulations your having twin girls” I was shocked to say the least, deep down I had
Jakes POV “Well, that was messy yet oddly satisfying, shame Benson missed it. I know Rocky would have enjoyed the show” Hunter was amused at how my idea for Wayne and the electrical current worked out as originally he had thought it would fail.“You ought to have more faith in me wolf. Told you he would talk… eventually. As for Benson goddess only know where he’s got to”“Shame he didn’t sing like a cannery sooner, a bit like Benson is probably doing with that witch. Still can’t believe his hand exploded, could have saved the omegas a mess to clean up” Hunter howled with laughter, we really were well matched.After disconnecting the machine from Wayne’s now fried body, I checked for his pulse. He was hanging on for dear life, could he not just give in already and save us the need for an ex
Jakes POV “Ahhhhhahahaaaa” Wayne’s screams filled the room as I made tiny cuts over his naked body before dabbing each one with an acid solution.“Who did you get information for and why” I asked again growing tired of not being given the answer to my questions.Three hours that’s how long we had been down here and with everything I had done to Wayne he remained shut lipped, well except for the screams. I had tried a dozen different techniques, yet nothing was working, for someone that seemed to have given up on life he certainly held his own. Whenever I normally interrogated anyone, they gave up everything they knew within an hour or two due to the ways in which I extracted it, but not this time. Having been mind-linked by Angel letting me know she would be back shortly, I decided I needed to up my game I wanted to be able to tell her it was over when she returned.