Damien She hesitantly asked. Are you going to reject me? I pulled her onto my lap, still being mindful of her leg. What, NO never. I kissed her. I would never put you through the pain and suffering that goes with rejection, besides, I. Want. You. I told her making sure to punctuate my last three words. I looked into her eyes hoping that she sees all my love and loyalty to her and only her. What happens when a mate is rejected? She asked. Well, the rejected mate, if they don’t accept the rejection and even some that have accepted the rejection can go through depression, some end up going rogue because they have lost all hope and have lost the human part of themselves. I explained drawing imaginary circles on her arm. They will also feel any intimacy that their mate is engaging in. They would be that selfish to put their destined mate through all that pain. If the bond for the rejected mate is strong, then, yes. They aren’t thinking of the pain they will cause, only that they want to g
Reign “Damien, I need to tell you something.” I told him. “Sure, I’m listening.” He said running his hand up and down my back. “I mentioned this to Jaz and Ryott, but we hadn’t really talked about it.” I started. “When we picked you up at the airport, I heard a voice say that you’re our mate and that I should’ve ripped the flight attendant’s arms off for touching you because you belong to us. Ever since then she pops up every now and then. I actually think that I’ve lost my mind, but she keeps telling me that I haven’t.” I rolled my eyes. “She actually threatened me to accept your proposal.” I snorted. “She loves to growl at me.” I shook my head. He looked at me, “Jaz did say something about that.” I told her we would talk about it later, but we got distracted.” He shrugged. “So, tell me about his voice.” “She’s an annoying smartass pain in my ass.” I grunted. “Sounds familiar.” He chuckled. “By what you’re saying, babygirl, sounds like you are a shifter.” He titled his head. “A shif
Reign We laid in each other’s arms for another hour or so when his mom called wanting us at the pack house in thirty minutes. We got dressed and made our way to the house. Everyone was at the table eating breakfast when we walked in, all eyes fell on us. Why are they staring at us? I asked moving behind him a little. Well? Jyden asked raising a brow at his brother. Damien looked at everyone, held my left hand out, She said YES! The dining room erupted with cheering and hoots of excitement. Alpha Landon wrapped me in a tight bear hug. Welcome to the family. He smiled. Now will you please call me father, dad, pops, daddy, old man, even old fart just anything other than Alpha Landon. He chuckled. He wants me to call him dad. I haven’t said that word in a long time. I don’t think my parents would mind. I have a family now and they loved me. I have a man who loves me and wants to spend the rest of our lives together. Okie dokie pops. I said wrapping my arms tighter around his waist. I hea
Reign Jazlyn and Ryott started on my hair and makeup when there was a knock on the door. That better not be you, Damien. Ryott said peeking out the door. Ryott squealed. Jenny! What the hell are you doing here? She said dragging the one person who has been by my side since we were kids. It took you long enough to get here! I scolded her. Well, I finally got all of your messages. She said wrapping me in a tight hug. I called Mac and he told me everything that happened, so I hopped a flight and here I am. She said looking around the room. Sorry it took me so long. So, who’s getting married and mating ceremony is being celebrated? It’s mi… I gasped and looked at Jenny with surprise. Wait?! What did you just say? I asked her tilting my head at her. Your mating ceremony? It’s about time Damien came round. I thought I was going to have to have a nice long discussion with him. Three years of watching you mope around was really starting to piss me off. I looked at her like she had grown th
Reign When I opened my eyes, it was still dark outside, I wasn’t sure how long I’d been asleep. Damien had me pulled tightly against his chest, he was so warm and calming. My head was starting to throb and there was what felt like a fire starting to burn through my body. Damien! I yelled out. He shot up. It hurts! Please make it stop! I screamed. He picked me up and quickly ran outside. Spyder! Get the family, Reign’s shifting! Make sure Jenny is here also. I heard him shout. It’s okay babygirl, your wolf is ready to make her appearance. Took her long enough. I giggled as another shot of fire ran through my body. Shit! It hurts! I know baby, it’s going to hurt. Your first shift is always the most painful. Reign! I heard Jenny yell out. I heard her kneel down next to me and hold my hand. Jenny, we need to guide her through her shift. Damien said, I could hear worry in his voice. Damien, stand back, be ready to shift. She told him. Reign, sweetie, I need you to concentrate on your wolf
Two Months Later Damien NO! NO WAY! I bellowed. YOU ARE NOT MEETING HIM! Damien! My little mate said glaring at me, and I glared back at her. We need answers. I need answers! I don’t want us to be looking over our shoulders for the rest of our lives. She told me wrapping her tiny body around mine. It’s been two months since our mating ceremony, we have been by each other’s side the whole time. The only times we aren’t together is when I have a meeting with my dad, the team or when Reign was with my mom learning what her responsibilities will be as Luna. Since our mating and marking our bond has strengthened in a way that I never imagined. We are so strongly bonded that going more than two hours apart causes us to snap a little. Mom said that as time goes on it will get easier but for newly mated couples it’s best not to spend too much time apart. I never thought that I would have a love like this, that’s why having her meet Luther is not an option, I don’t trust him. I can’t lose her
Damien This has turned out to be an interesting day, who would’ve thought that Reign’s grandparents and cousins would find her. I want to trust them but there’s a still a small part of me that is unsure. Ayres doesn’t seem to be on edge, he and Dyanera have been very calm and at ease. If there was something wrong, they would both be on edge. No need to worry. Have talked with grandfather, they mean mate no harm, only want to help. Must listen to them; they know his plan. Ayres assured me. Damien, you need to put me down. I heard her voice pulling me out of my thoughts. Sorry babygirl. I gently placed her on her feet. You, okay? She asked placing her hand on my cheek. I will never get tired of those sparks. I know she feels them also because she always inhales sharply. I thank the Goddess every day for making her mine. I’m good my love. I told her kissing her palm. Let’s eat! Jyden clapped his hands and Koltyn rubbed his belly. Jyden and Koltyn offered their arms to Reign and led her
Grandpa Ryan You don’t have the authority to promise your sister, the future Alpha of this pack, to another! She makes her own choices; besides, she has found her mate. She will be bringing him here tomorrow to reveal her true self to him. I told my son, Martin. Wrong father. She will be mated to Vampire King Steven Garan, or you and she will suffer the consequences. He warned. She will reject the human; King Steven will arrive this evening to collect his mate. He said glaring at me. I won’t go. Nadia yelled. I squeezed her shoulder to try and keep her calm. We will not have a female Alpha or a human as her mate running our kingdom! Martin gritted. Once Nadia is mated to King Steven, our people will form an alliance and he will rule the whole supernatural world. He smirked. No! I will not let your sister reject her true mate. Mates are a gift from the Moon Goddess and to deny her and her gifts… Please father stop with all this true mate bullshit! He yelled. You will have her do this
Reign Reign, babygirl, you need to open your eyes. I heard Damien call. It’s time for Aspyn’s feeding. He said gently rubbing my arm to wake me up. Already? You’ve been asleep for three hours. He smiled. Feels like I just fell asleep. I said sitting up. How are the others? I asked as he placed our little girl in my arms. She was so small and light, but she knew exactly where to go. She quickly found my nipple and began to suckle. They are all doing good. We now have eleven pups added to the family. He told me with a sparkle in his eyes. All of them born same day? Of course, they have to do everything together. We are certainly going to have our hands full every year with eleven birthdays. This is so crazy. Has this ever happened before? I kept saying they’re all connected to one another but this absolutely crazy. I laughed. Nope, never. Grampa said popping the P as he walked in. At least not in my lifetime. He said picking up Riftyn to feed him while Damien fed Gunnar. Aspyn started w
Reign Babygirl, I’m here. Damien said busting into the room. I’m so sorry it took me so long. He breathed hard. Reign, sweetie, your dad asked if he could come in? Ma said. Yes, that would be great, I think we are going to need a couple of extra hands. I said trying to catch my breath. Damien, I’ll have your mom come in also. Ma said. Apryl no, you, and Deklyn stay. Reign is your daughter; you should be here with her when she delivers. My mom already said she wanted you and Deklyn in here. She will be with Jazlyn and Ryott when they go into labor he said with a smile. Jaz will need her mom, just like Reign needs her mom. He smiled at her. Thank you. Ma sobbed and came back by my side and dad walked in. He stood next ma and smoothed my hair down. Ebbie waited about an hour to see if the baby repositioned itself, but it hadn’t turned enough. Okay, this little one hasn’t turned so I need to turn the baby. I’m not going to lie; it will hurt so I’m going to give you another dose of pain m
Damien So, are the arrangements ready for this buzzard guy? I asked Jy as I flipped through the files on my desk. I’m still pretty annoyed that this fool is coming here. Yep, he’ll be here in a few hours and your girl is pretty excited. I threw a book at him. Hey! That’s not nice. He said flipping me off. Besides, for some unknown reason she only has eyes for you. Koltyn interjected his opinion. What do you have on this buzzard fool? I looked at Moses and Shadow. He’s worked as a freelance journalist; he’s been at it for the past 15 years. He’s won a few awards. Moses started. Even one with my gorgeous baby mama. Shadow smiled. Yeah, yeah but is it safe to have him here? I grumbled. We can’t find any reason not to have him here. Moses said and Shadow nodded in agreement. Until I am comfortable with him, I want eyes on him at all times. Damien. Jyden sighed. Jyden, please it’s what I want, just keep an eye on him, friend or not. This is not just the life of my mate and the mother of my
Reign Damien went into the closet and walked out with a pair of leggings and one of his shirts that fit me like a dress. Here let me help you get dressed. Do you want to take a shower? No, I’m still good from last night. Lift your arms. He said pulling my night shirt, well his shirts over my head and pulling the clean one on over my head. Then helped me put my pants, socks, and shoes. C’mon, everyone’s waiting. He pulled me out the door. Cloie told you I was throwing a fit, didn’t she? I pouted. Yeah, but I was already on my way to check on you and bring you down. The council members want to get the trial started. Mom told me a little about the counsel, but my question is, why did they wait til now to form? I asked him as we walked to the conference room. I’ll let them tell you. He chuckled. You’re gonna love this shit though. He said with a sly grin. You butt munch! I whisper-yelled as we walked to our seats making him chuckled. Good afternoon your majesties. Elder Jon greeted. Elde
Damien Did you really think that you would get away with my mate, my Queen? I growled. She is MINE! She has always been mine. He spat. Before I could say anything else her sweet scent of strawberries filled my nose. MATE! Ayres yelled out. Find mate, she near. Damien! Her voice sent goosebumps gliding down my spine. Reign! I turned to her; she was speed waddling to me. I couldn’t help but laugh a little, she was having trouble running. Jyden was following right behind her making sure she doesn’t fall. She’s going on two months and couldn’t run. I jogged over to her holding my arms wide open for her. She flung herself into my embrace and clung to me like a baby kola. Babygirl, I missed you so much. I told her nuzzling my face in her hair. Damien, you found us. I knew you would. She whimpered. We had a little help from Jyce and his mate. He smiled. I knew it! That little bitch when I get my hands on her... Luther snarled. You will not touch either of them! All this is... Reign motion
Damien Your majesty. Shadow called entering my office followed by my most trusted high-ranking members. We think we have found where he’s taken our Queen. We found an abandoned village about an hour and half to the west, there is activity but nothing like an active pack. There are a few families, a few warrior types but nothing we can’t handle. Koltyn advised. We left Noah, Jonah, Grant and Grifyn there to scout and get a lay of the area. Moses said. Also, that village is right on the edge of our territory. Jyden raised his brows. Are you sure? I asked. I thought all housing and villages were condemned after we moved everyone from there. They were, apparently... I cut off Jyden off. How did they get by our patrols? I growled out. It’s hidden in the trees, most of those living in the area their homes are built into the mountain side. We had no reason to believe anyone was living there. Spencer defended. Every time we went by there, no one was ever spotted, there was no scent, never any
Reign We walked in and the receptionist looked at me and rolled her eyes, What do you want? She sighed. First of all, you will not roll your eyes at my sister, who also happens to be your Queen. Grace growled. You will show her respect! Aleya finished. Ladies, what is the problem? Aunt Ebbie asked. Just reminding this mutt who her Queen is. Aleya narrowed her eyes. Whatever. The girl commented. That is enough! Aunt Ebbie scolded. You are excused for the day; you will be on unpaid leave for a week. Disrespect for your Queen or anyone else, will not be tolerated. You can’t do that! the girl huffed. Yes, I can, and I just did. Now go! Aunt Ebbie pointed to the door. The girl gathered her things and stomped out. I’m so sorry. Aunt Ebbie sighed. It’s okay Ebbie. I assured her. Well, now what can I do for you? She asked leading me to her office. This is kinda awkward. I mumbled. Did...has Damien spoke to you in the last week? I asked. No, but things have been pretty busy and hectic for us
Damien It was the only way I could get him here. He thought Damien would challenge me and when I won... he chuckled. ...the fight against your mate, I was going to name him as my successor and make you mate him. I never had any intention of doing that. I was hoping he wouldn’t find out and I would be able to let you know what was going on before he even attempted anything. I am sorry for that. He sighed. I never meant for you to be in that kind of situation. I, Steven Garan, Vampire King of the European Kingdom, hereby renounce my title and throne to Alpha King Damien Ayres Hunt of the Were Kingdom and to Alpha Queen Reign Dyanera Rose Raven Garan Black Hunt. I hereby vow my loyalty and allegiance. He said as he bowed before me and Reign. After Steven transferred his power to me and Reign, we both felt the shift in power, new voices were coming through. Reign inhaled sharply as she gripped her belly. Damien... she winced. Apryl rushed to Reign’s side. Take a deep breath, they are fe
Damien What do you want to do with Luther? Shadow asked after Reign fell asleep. She was only gone for a few days, but it felt like a lifetime. Keep him in the enchanted silver chains, dose him with wolfsbane and keep him in the cells. No one but high ranks see him. The girls don’t see him alone. Jyden snorted. Yeah, I know but it’s an order from their Alpha. That will keep them from arguing with you. Whew, thanks. Jyden sighed. Yeah, I know they’re gonna be pissed but they’re gonna have to wait until Reign and Madison recover. I told him gazing down at my mate. Ebbie is waiting in your room ready to examine Reign and the babies. Then she will examine Madison. Dad said hanging up his phone. Do we know anything about Madison? Jyden asked. Moses and the twin wonders are looking into her past. Shadow assured. The twin wonders are Reign’s cousins. Haha. We need to figure out nicknames for them, we have three sets of identical twins running around. Grant and Grif are the blood twins and Sp