Peter Bennett.After the conversation at John’s house, we drove quickly toward the suburbs. William was an experienced driver and avoided any traffic.Once we get there, Apollo tells me, “Something’s not right, Peter.”“What are you talking about?”“Smell the air.”I do what Apollo tells me, and my instincts kick in quickly. My eyes change color and I tell the others, “Someone from the north was here.”Parker and William look at me and go into defensive mode. William tells me, “I’ll check the perimeter. You two enter carefully.”We both nodded silently. We skirt the house and enter through the kitchen.There is no need to struggle with the door since it was open. Parker tells me by mental link, “Fuck! We arrived late. These bastards got ahead of us.”I growl through the link. Then I tell him. “We go to the office.”We walk through the house and see it all messed up. Whoever was here was looking for something. “How the hell did they track John down so quickly?”“Don’t know. But I can t
Parker Bennett. Once Jack notified Peter that there was a strange movement at Emma’s house, William drove at full speed, without first requesting reinforcements at John’s house to collect all the items that could give any indication of Emma’s existence and Maddie. During the journey, which did not take that long, we all remained in complete silence. Each one was immersed in their own thoughts. The repercussions of all this are extensive. If Harry could move his people that quickly, it means he has people hiding here. I’m scared to think about what could happen to Emma and Maddie. “Stop thinking the worst, Parker. You always do the damn same thing.” Fenrir tells me with a soft growl. “I can’t help but think the worst, Fenrir. Yourself saw the stupid things Harry does to people who are not loyal to him.” “Harry feels scared. Every day, there are more people defecting or plotting against him.” He goes on saying, “If our world knows which Emma exists and that there is already an he
Parker Bennett.Confused to see that William is crying, holding Emma’s photo I ask him, “Why are you crying over Emma’s photo?”He, seeing that he was surprised, stood up quickly, wiping away his tears. He cracks a smile and says, “It’s nothing, Parker. Forget it.”I frown and say, “Ah-ah, William. I cannot let go. You’re crying, man! It's rare to see you cry. You didn’t even cry when your parents died.”He sighs and says, “It’s nothing, Parker. Really.”“Okay, then answer this. Why do you have Emma’s photo in your hands?”“God damn it, Parker! Can you just let it go? I do not want to talk about it!”I sigh and say, “Okay. I’ll let it go…for now.”He nods silently. He clears his throat and says, “I found two suitcases that we can use to store the girls’ belongings.”He leaves the photo on the bed and takes one suitcase. He hands me the biggest one and says, “You should put all of Emma’s things in here. I’ll go put Maddie’s belongings away.”I nodded silently and watched him leave the
Emma Spencer. Once I hang up the phone, I stare at the display before me. I can see how entire families sit around Dad’s improvised campfire. The safe house is a cabin, immersed in the forest. It is a remote place, which has strategic surveillance points. Being wide and far away, it can accommodate many people. The neighbors have showed great organizational skills. Once they got here, they quickly organized themselves and set up tents so they could camp. They say that being a Lycan, sleeping outdoors, is no big deal. “Is everything okay, honey?” “Yes Dad. It was Peter.” I see how everyone stops talking, attentive to what I have to say, I sigh and say, “Apparently, King Harry sent his men to search our houses, Dad.” “Oh, my goddesses!” Mom exclaims. “Did they take the letter?” Dad asks. “Apparently, yes. Peter couldn’t find it, but they trapped the wolves that entered both houses.” Dad frowns and says, “Did they tell you what they’re going to do?” “Well, what do you think… in
John Spencer.When we saw Emma and Maddie arrive at the safe house with Jenny, we couldn’t be happier. We had spent the night thinking that we would never see the girls again. Thinking about that made our hearts break.Night came and all the Queen’s Guard gathered again. We made a bonfire like in the old days.Over the years, we had to be extremely careful with our shifts, as we wanted to avoid our whereabouts being discovered.I look around and everyone tells stories of when we did this same thing in the royal pack.Maddie smiles happily at everyone in absolute wonder. While it’s true that we raised Emma well, I think we could have done a better job of not removing her so much from our world.The problem is that we never believed that the past would quickly come back to our faces.Emma smiles and looks at us all. A hint of sadness hides in her eyes because she could not live as she deserves.“I understand you, John. It’s hard for me too to see Emma so sad,” Theseus tells me.I nod
Emma Spencer.The conversation with dad left me uneasy. I sat there thinking about it while some returned to their human state and others went out running. Mom took Maddie to rest, since it had been a long day for her.I sigh and say in my head, “Are you there?”Silence…I try again, saying, “Mia, can you answer me? Listen, I know you’re angry, but I am too. Do you think I wanted this? I have always lived with the feeling that something was missing!”Silence…I must be going crazy, I wonder.“Well, you’re not crazy, Emma.” I open my eyes wide, since it is the first time that I am aware of what is happening.“Mia?”“Until you say my name, Emma. I always thought you didn’t do it because you liked to bother me.”“Why did you say nothing?”“I thought you knew.”I sigh and say, “Mia, from now on, neither should assume that the other knows. Alright?”“OK.”“I’m not sure how to do this.”“Well, there is no right or wrong way. We are both supposed to share a body and we have to learn to live t
Peter Bennett.Listening to Emma makes Apollo calm down. Since we found her, we have had a hard time spending time without her. It’s our other half.I hung up the phone, and a goofy smile creeped onto my face. Parker tells me, “And what bug bit you?”“Emma called because she misses us. She asked me to call her when you were free.”I see how Parker smiles, just as stupid as I do. I gave him my phone, so he can save her number. Once he does, he walks away laughing while calling her on the phone.I sigh, looking at the sky. William snaps me out of my thoughts, saying, “The prisoners are already in their cells. What do you want to do?”“Interrogate them.”“Remember what you promised to Emma.”I snort as I say, “Yes, I know. I just talked to her, and she repeated it. She says she’s testing to see if she can trust me.”I watch his eyes widen as he says, “She’s grabbing you by the balls, that’s what she’s doing. You better comply.”I shake my head in denial, as I know William is right. Then
Emma Spencer.After having a hectic day and checking in with Peter and Parker, I went to sleep. Usually, the act of sleeping comes easily, but not tonight.I tossed and turned in bed thousands of times, unable to fall asleep. The mental garbage kept going through my head. Continually wondering how I could escape from Harry if he found me.Through it all, what worries me the most is Maddie. She does not know how much she will have to do when she grows up. She will be the first queen in an entire nation, which has lived divided for centuries, I am told.I sigh at the life that now lies ahead of me, since it is one that I am completely unaware of. The memories of a simple and happy humanity are far away.Once I fell asleep, the alarm woke me up. I groan, not wanting to wake up.“Please make it stop, please! I need to sleep! It’s fucking torture!” I frown thinking that wasn’t me who said it.I open my eyes wide, trying to understand where I am and who I am. It took me a full minute to rem
Warren Foster.One year later…The time I’ve been away from Emma has been so hard. Every night I have felt her pain. My chest tightened, feeling the damaged bond.Every night I have felt absolutely helpless.It was so difficult knowing that your mate needed you and not being able to be with her. Every once in a while, Emma would force the mate’s bond to reach me...I gave in for a few moments to make her feel that I was okay. But I always ended up closing it completely.There has not been a day or night that I have not missed everything about her. I get the impression we fought a lot, since Emma is just as stubborn.But I knew me… I was too stubborn to give in. I knew deep down that if I couldn’t remember how I was able to accept them, then everything we had been through would have been in vain.No... I had to remember... I was hopeless about achieving it.In recent months, I have not only dedicated myself to tracking down traitors. I have also undergone every type of known therapy or
Third point of view.5 months later.After Warren and Emma’s heartbreaking separation, their lives went their separate ways.Warren went north and took his sister Wilma, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the act of treason towards the heir to the throne.Every so often, he contacted Peter to see how Emma was doing. During this time, Warren dedicated himself to tracking and hunting down all traitors to the crown. Elder Sullivan was the first to fall.Due to all the events that occurred, the political map of their worlds changed drastically.It was agreed that there would be a queen who would decide in all areas, accompanied by the council of elders, and would always have 4 mates, which could be fated or chosen. Each of them would be in charge of a cardinal point: north, south, east, and west.Each pack that was at these points must report to their Alpha King.The royal pack changed and was in the center of the map. Its inhabitants were only Lycans originally belonging to both
Emma Spencer.After Warren talked with Damon for over three hours, I left him in his room to rest. Then I went to the intensive care wing and sat in the waiting room to get some news about my father’s health.There were Parker and William.They both saw me coming and sat next to me. Silently, they traced circles on my hands, accompanied by a soft purr, allowing me to remain calm.I hadn’t seen my father since Harry had caught me, so I did not know what his true injuries were.They both respected that I didn’t feel like talking, so they stayed with me in silence, while I was immersed in my thoughts... alone.When I asked the beta why it took so long, he said he told him everything we had been through together.Yes. We’ve been through a lot.What I still don’t understand is why the goddesses have abandoned me... During all the recent events, none of them have shown their face. What the fuck have they been doing up there? Did they know everything that would happen and they felt sorry for
Warren Foster.I opened my eyes, after having been unconscious for I don’t know how long. It was difficult for me to do it, because of the light in the room.I frowned as I looked at the gorgeous face of the woman who was in front of me, examining me. She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.And without waiting, I asked her, “Who are you? Do I know you?”Honestly, I remembered nothing. I didn’t even know my name. I saw that, on the other side, there was a man who shouted, “Doctor!”Who were all these people? I asked myself.“Well, I don’t know who they are, but I remember you are Warren Foster.” A voice spoke inside my head.I frowned. “Who are you?” I told the voice.“Damn! Don’t you remember me either? Let’s see if this refreshes your memory...”And like a fast movie, the voice showed me many images of my life.I felt as if all these experiences were overwhelming me, because of the intensity or the emotional charge behind them.All those images became memories... but in no
Emma Spencer.I could not control my tears. Martha was lifeless in my arms.I put my hands on her neck and invoked all my power. I felt how its warmth enveloped me and came out through my hands, like soft waves.I watched as, with each pulse, the torn flesh came together. This, until I looked at my mate.Seeing Warren collapse in front of me made my blood run cold. I think his face will be with me forever, as I notice Ezra wounded him with the same dagger that was supposed to take the beta’s life.“I’m sorry, woman.” He said. Making my heart stop.I shouted his name as I set Martha down on the ground, lying down. The only thing that was on my mind was to get to him.His eyes were closed, with his hands placed on his stomach. The dagger that Ezra wounded him with was doused with the three liquids that Peter kept in his office.“Warren! Damn it!” Peter cursed, as he put Wilma down and helped me with Warren.“His wound won’t heal, Peter!”“It is the effect of poisons. We have to take him
Emma Spencer.With his face pale and completely taken aback by the situation we were in, Warren whispered to Peter, “It’s Wilma!”I frowned and said, “Wait, your sister Wilma?”He nodded silently, while Peter gestured with his index finger at us to shut up.“Come here! Baby… Let me feel you! Hum… What a nice piece of ass you have!” Ezra told her while we listened behind the door as he slapped her butt.Honestly, none of the three of us understood anything. Wilma was supposed to hate Ezra and want to make him pay, but here she was just seconds away from being rammed by him?“Ah – ah – ah… move your claws away, Ezra. You and I have unfinished business, and if you want to fuck me again, I suggest you sit down and keep your cock in your pants.”Now the three of us frown. I opened the mental link and said, “Do any of you understand anything? Because frankly, I understand nothing.”Peter said, “Let’s hear what they’re talking about. We can’t do anything until we have verbal confirmation tha
Peter Bennett.Life had changed us drastically. Gone were the days where our biggest problem was finding our fated mate.Now, we had to deal with bigger problems: Maddie.I still couldn’t understand how that... monster had entered the pack and, above all, find my little girl’s whereabouts.It’s all so... strange! We have spent months with the queen’s guard and they have showed their potential and power. They are very good. No matter how much I try to think about it, it doesn’t seem to me they have been defeated.And if he thought about Martha and Elizabeth, who together were a force of nature, the odds of them being defeated were very low. As much as I thought about it, something smelled terrible.And that the son of a bitch told Emma to wait until she saw what he did to John and Jenny? When they could keep her safe for thirty years!No, it was too easy. Why was Ezra able to get in that so easily? And what bothers me even more is that I haven’t been able to communicate with anyone. It
Emma Spencer. Hearing my little girl’s voice made time to slow down. It felt like everything was in slow motion. Her sobs would be something that would torment me forever. I wasn’t there to protect her. “Baby girl, it’s mommy... I’ll go get you, do you hear me? Your daddy and I will come for you… You have to resist, darling. Remember what you learned!” It was the only thing I said to her when I heard they took away the phone. “What’s going on, Emma? Is Maddie okay?” Peter growled next to me. “Tell me right now who you are!” I shouted, not knowing the voice that came out of me. “I told you, bitch. Who I am is irrelevant. What you should know is that the guards left to protect her failed in their task…” “What the fuck are you talking about?” “Ah… and your parents… ha ha ha… I can’t wait for you to come back and see with your eyes what I did with them…” In a second, I felt like my life was going to hell... my daughter, my parents... Who the hell was this damn sick pers
Emma Spencer.“Warren?” I whispered to him, as if I was just coming out of a trance that had my mind clouded.He frowned, looked at me as if he didn’t recognize me, and asked, “What happened to this place?”The little light there was in the space went out, leaving us in absolute darkness. With his eyes lost, he whispered to me, “It’s cold.”And at that moment, I understood that my beloved had given up. I yelled at him, “Warren? Oh, no! My Goddess, no, please… WARREN!”I pulled at him, tears pouring out like waterfalls. “Please, darling… Don’t leave me! SOMEONE HELP ME!! Warren, stay with me! I will fight, I swear I will never give up again… But stay by my side!”I hugged him tightly to my chest. I closed my eyes hard and, following my instinct, I invoked all my power, which took us to another place... a warm one, one that promised us well-being.I don’t know how much time passed, but an incessant beep could be heard next to me. Voices were talking about topics I didn’t know about... I