Matthew’s POV
Sarah runs from my office, with tears in her eyes and a bright red face from even suggesting we give the wolves a chance. Whereas I was furious, I just could not believe that she would even suggest such a thing to me and I slam the door shut behind her, banging my head on the door repeatedly until it hurt.
We were screwed, I was screwed as the leader, we had failed our first attempt at a takeover and now my so called daughter was one of them. I pulled the hip flask out my pocket and necked the whiskey, preparing myself for all the questions that would be coming my way as soon as I leave the office.
I decide to sneak out and try to get to my home which is not too far away, at least I could stay in hiding for a little longer whilst I come up with a plan.
Quietly opening the office door, I am greeted by a group of hunters, the people I least wanted to see right now
“What are we going to do Matthew?” one asks snidely, fi
TJ’s POVI call the figure forwards and without missing a beat, they do as I ask, lowering their hood as they move forwards.“Dad” Marcus throws his arms around the large bearded man, embracing him in a mighty bear hug“Son, I figured this is where you would come”, he let’s go of Marcus and looks at me with a grin, “Well kiddo, it’s about time that we met” and as he steps towards me, I take a step back making him look disappointed.“TJ, this is our father” Marcus was still beaming like a Cheshire cat but it was oddly unsettling. Gut instinct was telling me not to trust him, but I had had the same instinct about Erik to begin with.“Hi” was all I could muster and again he looked disappointed and I felt Erik slip his hand into mine with a gentle squeeze. My head felt like it was going to implode at any minute and pulling away from Erik's hand, I turn and run straight to the
Hayley’s POVAlice had found me in the middle of the night trying to sneak some cake from the fridge, I had been starving and Marcus just could not get enough of me so when he eventually fell asleep, I slipped out of our room and headed to the kitchen, Alice was staying here too. Alpha Erik did not want her to see the fight when it happened and it was fine with me, I had the room and she was a sweetheart.She was a lovely girl, although I was completely amazed at her powers and she answered every question I threw at her, whilst Marcus continually told me to let her be because she was only ten, in truth, I think Alice actually enjoyed someone asking her about her witchy side.“Hungry?” Alice makes me jump which she finds hilarious. “Want to help me with something?”She had a wicked glint in her eye but I couldn’t resist knowing what she had planned. Alice explains to me that she can use her powers to create fires, multip
Alpha Erik’s POVTJ reluctantly agrees with me to find out about her father, I knew she wanted answers as much as I did, though I could feel how overwhelmed she was even if she didn’t say. When she had attempted to kill herself and was out in the hospital I used as much of my Alpha power to infiltrate her mind and the major feeling coming from her was a sense of loss.She grips my hand and squeezes tightly allowing me to lead her back out the packhouse. Sometimes it was hard seeing my mate like this, almost afraid of her own shadow. We walk back across the grounds and she says nothing yet I could feel how nervous she was, it was almost like it was radiating off of her.I stop her before we get any closer “Are you sure your okay?” I look into her eyes, trying to read her, for once she answers me honestly“No, I... I don’t want to do this” and she pulls from my hand and runs back to the pack house.Fighting t
TJ’s POVMy eyes widen as this man who is supposed to be my father falls forward on the table, Erik moves to feel for a pulse and announces that the man is dead. Whilst Marcus attempts to shake the man awake, Erik is telling him its too late and there is nothing we can do for him.The shock of everything is just to much and once again I flee, it was the only thing I knew how to do. As I ran out the house, voices filled my head, voices I didn’t recognise, voices my wolf was afraid ofWhat’s happening TJ“I don’t know” I try to put up my walls but they were still there, hundreds of them telling me they were coming to find their Luna. It was impossible to shut them out, everything around me started to spin and I feel myself falling to the ground. Erik’s voice is somewhere not to far away shouting my name but it wasn’t strong enough over the voices that were flooding my head.I feel someone&rsquo
Hayley’s POVI let the hot water envelope my body, every part of me was aching and it was impossible to fight the tears that were cascading down my cheeks so for once I let them flow. Why had Marcus hit me? Why did he believe Alice over me, she was the witch, which he seemingly knew about, he didn't even seem to remotely care that I was his mate.Why would I end up with a man that abuses his mate so easily, I didn’t want someone that was going to treat me this way, I wanted someone like Erik, a man who could see no wrong in his mate, no matter what she did, the man I was with originally.Erik and TJ’s relationship was an interesting one and I don’t think I will ever get over him choosing her over me even if it had been nearly six years and even if he had told me multiple times. I should never have tricked him into my bed.Marcus seemed so kind, he had helped me escape, he marked me, I even gave him some of my blood so he would surv
Alpha Erik’s POVThis man just turns up in front of us announcing that he is TJ’s Gamma, I run my hands through my hair, I admit I never truly believed what Lupus had been saying but it would seem like he had been right all along.I watch TJ close her eyes under this Lowe’s instructions and more men and women began appearing all around us, dropping to their knees in submission to their new Alpha. TJ’s hand left mine as she spun in a circle to look at them all with their heads bowed to her.“Blood pack?” she asks quietly and they all nod“Yes Alpha” they chant togetherYou could see that they were all warriors of some kind, some were covered in scars, others had parts of ears missing, they were known for their cruelty and their viciousness but they were rarely seen unless you pissed them off.My mate had been heir to the blood pack all along and I had no clue and it seemed as though she did not
TJ’s POVI was blown away by all the people that appeared in front of me, men and women all of them looking strong and powerful. I was grateful to Lowe who had stopped us in our tracks and informed us of the humans that were moving forwards.Being surrounded by so many Blood pack members was oddly satisfying, even my wolf was enjoying it and she told me she felt more connected to them than Erik's pack. Moving forwards towards Lowe I tell him to take me home, he pauses briefly and looks at Erik, I knew as a Gamma he was seeking approval from another Alpha and as soon as Erik nodded his head, Lowe took my hand and we disappeared, appearing instantly in another part of the forest, but high up in the trees.There were wooden houses everywhere “We moved into the trees to make it harder for anyone to track us” Lowe smiles at me “This is your home, the pack house”.It really was massive and spanned across three tree tops. Lowe led m
Will’s POVAlpha Erik, told us to run and I pull Lacey forward who just looks at me confused, as much as I hated Alpha Chris right now, I was thankful for him stopping what could have been a suicide mission, he is still in wolf form as we run next to Lacey. I was hesitating about shifting as I would not be able to communicate with Alpha Chris but I had to protect Lacey and Blade with my life and being in wolf form would be the best way.Moments later Alpha Erik joins us, shifting into his magnificent wolf he offered Lacey a ride, he was larger than the rest of us and would be able to carry her and Blade easily.“Where is Marcus?” I knew Alpha Erik was pissed off with him“TJ took him”, his running didn’t slow and I was starting to struggle in keeping up with him, sometimes I forgot how much stamina he had.“Took him where?”, I feel Alpha Erik shake his head“She grabbed him telling me it
TJ’s POVDressed in the cloak Atlas had wrapped me in yesterday, and black clothes with boots, I pull the hood up over my head, hiding my red hair. “Ready?”I look at everyone stood before me and they all nod their head“We are with you all the way my love” Atlas kisses me on the cheek and sends another flurry of butterflies to my stomach and as much as I loved it, I couldn’t ignore the feelings that still lingered for Erik.I nod and disappear, reappearing just inside of the forest line at the edge of Crimson Moons grounds. Moving silently and swiftly across the grass came naturally and I could feel my wolf howling in delight at me finally being reconnected with my lost self.The further I moved into Crimson Moons territory, more of my people appeared, flanking me in a solid V, it was a protection stance.Erik’s pack were all out on the grounds, with Beta Will and Alpha Chris standing on the balcony
TJ’s POVWe grabbed her, Atlas thought we could combine our powers to move her, it was going to be a long shot but I did what he said, as soon as my hands were on her a strange sensation waved through me, as I looked across the ground I could see Erik laying on the floor, he was still and unmoving, the red pool growing around him.His eyes found my own and in that moment, I knew he was alive.Atlas had his hand on me as well as my mother, she was fighting against us mentally. She was using her power against us as much as were against her, it felt like we were evenly matched. Several times we appeared in different places, thankfully not once did we end up in the Blood packs pack house.It felt like we were losing our grip on her, she was strong and it seemed as if we were never going to get her in the cell.Other members of the Blood pack were waiting by the cell, we needed enough of us to force her inside so we could shut the door, trapping h
Will’s POVI could not believe we had believed in such a vile person for so long, the creator of wolves was a monster. Chris and I had heard every word she had said to Alpha Erik, she had called him a half breed. How was that even possible, I had known his parents.Chris and I stand over Alpha Erik’s body in the pack house, his body was now cold and he looked like he was sleeping. Chris had insisted he be dressed in the outfit Alpha TJ would like, blue jeans and a blue shirt to bring to remind everyone of his eyes.The wound on his body had been stitched up by the nurses, that witch had really done a number on him, it was no wonder he had not survived, no one would have.Alpha TJ had not been since yesterday, when they left with Selene and I wondered if she knew that Alpha Erik had not survived.“Have you heard from her?” Chris keeps his eyes on his brother but clearly knows what I am thinking about“No, I have
Alpha Erik’s POVI knew what I was risking and even now with TJ being an Alpha of another pack, I would give my life for her.Will and Chris followed me, walking each side of me, both of them thought I was stupid for doing this and had no problems telling me as much.“You cannot do this boss, it is a suicide mission” Will’s voice was higher than normal“Will, I promise that I will be fine, besides you are quite capable of running this pack” He looks at me as if I have lost my mind, “Will, it will be okay, I will be fine, I promise”“He is right bro, you are fucking mental. I like a good fight, but to go up against the Moon Goddess, that is a death wish”I find it funny how they both assume that I am on the way to death, yet they were still walking next to me. “Let’s hope the Blood pack will take her out in time if you think my death is imminent”Honestly, I
TJ’s POVAlice gripped onto me with her small hands but as I was thinking of the dungeon that had been built something strange happened.Her fingers felt as if they were growing, along with the small frame that was pressed against me, letting go, we are stood in the middle of the forest, surrounded by creatures hurrying about their daily work.In front of me stood my mother, her red hair fanning out down her back, her piercing green eyes on my own, the air caught in my lungs and I gasp at the woman standing in front of me. A part of me had really hoped that the rumour about her wasn’t true, but here she was standing in front of me in place of Alice.I watch as my mother walks around me, her bare feet crunching on the fallen leaves “So this is Blood pack?” she stops in front of me, looking at me curiously, but honestly I have no idea where I had brought her, I did not recognise any of the scents surrounding us.When I don&rsq
TJ’s POV“I am never going to get this” and groan at Lowe and AtlasAtlas smiles at me “You will, you just need to concentrate better. Now try again”They had given me an apple to practise with, because starting small was the way to move forward apparently, but no matter how much I tried, the apple would end up in a different place either in the room or no where to be seen, one apple had even split in two.Lowe had joked that it wouldn't matter if I managed to pull that off with AliceBoth men had tried explaining to me that I needed to focus more on the apple then where I wanted to go, but it was increasingly hard when all I could think of is Atlas’s intoxicating pine smell. After a while Atlas announced he had some errands to run and left me with Lowe. My wolf was desperate to go with him but I had to get this thing right.After a few more attempts I managed to bring the apple with me and I cheered
Alpha Erik’s POV“Where the fuck have you been TJ?” I grab her roughly, I couldn’t help it but my wolf no longer viewed her as a member of our pack. Lowe growls at me and I let her go.“If you must know, Will showed me the prison he has built for witches, the place we are going to put Alice” and she pushes pass me, sitting on a chair“You did what?” I turn on my Beta who submits without hesitation.“Alpha TJ, requested to see it” his voice is high pitched under submission“Where is it?” I was pissed that something else had been kept a secret from me“Right where Sapphire was keeping me prisoner” TJ is snarling at me, the girl I once loved was showing her cruel side more and more, maybe she really did belong with the Blood pack.I sigh, we really were not getting anywhere if we continued to hide information from each other. Will reminds me he had this c
TJ’s POVI pulled on the clothes Erik gave me as quick as I could, what was I doing trying to throw myself at Erik, it was a stupid move.My final comment before he left the room had hit him hard, much harder than it had hit me and I wanted to cry. I call to Atlas and he appears instantly in front of me, without missing a beat I threw myself into his arms, sucking in his beautiful scent and it made me realise that Erik’s scent was gone, I could only smell his wolf stink on everything in the room and not his lusty scent.Atlas pushes me back to look at me and cups my face, thumbing away the tear that rolled out of my eye.“It’s just for a few days” He thought I was upset about being here but it was more of a case that I was upset because I felt like I had screwed up. I nod, silently wishing everything could go back in time, to the time that I could not remember.“I will try”“Just remember we ar
Alpha Erik’s POVWe never left the spot in the forest that they had transported us to, we decided it would be better to stay put rather than head home and be caught by Alice/Selene again.“Good you are already here” Lowe is the first to speak but I cannot take my eyes off of TJ and the way she was staring at the other guy, what was his name, Atlas. It was the same look she used to give me, I had only seen it once since she had woken up in the hospital and now she was giving that look to another man.I understood now why he came to me the other night, he felt her connection and was asking my permission to either make a move or find out where I stood.“We never left” my words cause TJ to snap her head back at me“It was probably for the best if you think the witch is on to you” Atlas spoke, his voice clear and strong, I had learnt that he had been in charge of Blood pack when TJ’s father disappeared and