Guarded: Dante walked sleepy and sluggish down the hall. The thoughts of war in his mind. He had been there before. He wouldn't have second guessed it and he didnt this time. He just wanted to know when they were going to be able to not be constantly defending themselves. He paused at his door. Sarah. She was hurt from being in wolfsbane cuffs but she didn't act like anything happened. He felt a flicker of anger. Some horrible things had happened to her. He took a deep breath trying to push those thoughts away as he walked into their room. Sarah was curled up in his bed sleeping. The blanket wrapped around her midsection, her leg draped over it showing her bottom off just slightly. He smiled softly and walked over to the bed. He pulled his shirt up over his head and then unbuttoned his jeans, letting them slide off of him. Stepping out of them he went to get into the bed, that's when he noticed. Sarah's breathing had increased, she was flinching and whimpering in her sleep. “No!
Intruder: Nora woke up just before the sun was coming up. She glanced over to Jace watching him sleep peacefully. She watched the slow sunlight dance across the floor and then touch upon his face. Nora smiled wondering how he could sleep so well with everything going on. She turned over on her side to look at him better. She brushed the dark almost raven color lock of hair out of his face. He didn't even move, hsi breathing didn't change. He was still so peacefully asleep. She stood walking over to the window. She was afraid for the future, scared of what it meant now that her secrets were out. Now that she had declared war. She didn't want anyone else getting hurt. She was staring out the window where a strong feeling hit her. It was like something broke. She felt a shift in power. Something big had just happened. Jace sat up seconds later, he was breathing heavily like some had thrown cold water on him. Sarah turned from the window looking at him confused. “Did you feel that
Pre-planning:The man was tall, his eyes were brown and he had sandy brown hair that was ruffled into a mess, like he had just rolled out of bed. He backed up putting distance between himself and Jace. He then raised his hands up defensively. Jace stepped closer closing him in, his eyes glowing a fierce ice blue as Cole was just below the surface ready to rip this intruder apart. The man backed up into the pack house door. His back pressed up against it, as Jace cornered him in. The man held his hand up to Jace as if telling him to wait. He gritted his teeth and Jace was wondering who exactly he was. He could feel that he was powerful and his gut was telling him he was from the council.“What are you doing creeping around my land?” Jace growled.“Douglas sent me. I need to speak to you urgently.” The man said quickly. “Douglas?” Jace said surprised, he had been expecting something from Lance.Nora growled fiercely behind him and Dante’s eyes glowed ready to shift. The door behind t
History:Nora wandered into the kitchen. It would be minutes now for the other packs to start to arrive. Lori had whipped up something to make it more casual. Even though they would be talking of war, food always seemed to make everything better. Nora reached over and plucked a red grape off its vine and bit into it. She zoned out everything rushing into her mind.“It's not good to hold things in constantly.” Lori said softly.“I’m just worried.” Nora said, grabbing another grape.“War is scary, that's normal to be worried.” Lori said with a small smile.“It's not the war part that scares me. I’m worried I can't keep them all safe.” Nora said, hearing it outloud made her stomach clench inwards on itself.The rush to vomit again hit her. She turned, grabbing a hold of the sink and preparing to empty her stomach. She turned on the sink, cupped her hands and let them fill with water. She splashed the water over her face. Trying to let the cold water chase away the feeling. “Luna, you wi
Preparing:“Hunter’s were once wolves?” Kellen laughed, shaking his head.Jace looked at Nora nervous, he didn't want her to explain. He was begging her with his eyes to stop. They didn't need to know. He was worried that if she told them the other packs may turn on them. He didn't know if he would be strong enough to protect her. He glanced at Dante who shifted his stance nervously.“Yes. Hunters date back to the original bloodlines of wolves. The two powerful families. However one was cursed to become something strong enough to hunt wolves. Hunters. The wolf blood line faded out amongst them as time went on but in the very beginning they were wolves.” Nora said ignoring the glances Jace was giving her.“Well that is some fairy tale. Who exactly told you this?” Kellen laughed while the room was silent.“The goddess.” Nora said quietly. “The moon goddess, the mother of all. Spoke to you.” Kellen said in disbelief.“Mhmm. Now if you have any other issues I suggest you leave.” Nora sa
Wrong: A few moments later maps were sprawled out across the dining room table. All territories joined at the valley. Lance and Bruce’s territories were north east of the valley. Nora's eyes traced the valley. Zeke was to the west, Chadwick to the south, and Jace with Noras’s pack were south east. Silver mountain with Douglas was northwest. The council would have to travel downwards to get to them. She watched Jace go over this with Asher and Logan. He was trying to see what pack would be willing to travel north to loop around them, just in case Douglas backed out on them. They needed to cover all bases. Their voices blurred together and Nora started to feel sick. The constant nagging of this was her fault and strangled her heart. It wrapped around her lungs, choking her. She began to feel her light headed and vision blurred. She didn't want to pull Jace away from the meeting. She quietly excused herself into the kitchen. Water. Zara yelled at her. Nora nodded as she fumbled towa
Can’t: Jace’s stomach dropped to his knees. His heart sank. He was overcome with an unnerving feeling. He looked around the room confused at who was giving off these feelings. Fear hit him like a wave. His eyes darted around the room. Where was she? He could feel her pain coursing through him. He stood up from the table knocking his chair over as he began to look for her.“Nora!” He yelled not caring how he looked in front of the other members.“Nora?” Dante asked, confused.“Nora!” Jace yelled again.“Alpha! Jace what's going on?”’ Dante asked, trying to get him to focus. ‘Somethings wrong, where did she go?’ Jace said his voice coming out as angry as he headed towards the kitchen.“What do you mean something is wrong?” Dante asked him his voice trying to calm him.“Dante i fucking feel her, she hurt or something. Somethings fucking wrong! I need her now.” Jace yelled, his eyes flowing.“I’ll go towards the living room and out front.” Asher said “I’ll go check the stairs.” Dante s
Leaving:Jace Walked out of the room shutting the door quietly. He didn't want to wake up, he wasn't sure what just happened but he was shaken to his core. When he couldn't find her she panicked. The only other time he felt fear like that was when he thought he had lost her. He paused outside the door listening for her. He could hear her steady heart beat and her breathing. He let out a breath and ran his hands over his face, trying to calm himself some more. He straightened up and put on a strong face and headed down stairs.“What the heck was that?” Dante asked in a whisper coming over to Jace.“I don't know exactly.” Jace answered.Asher came over along with Logan both their faces filled with concern. Jace studied them, debating on what he wanted to say.“I;m not sure what just happened. It was like she was stuck in a nightmare. She was saying things about how she saw everyone gone. I don't know what that means. She is upstairs resting. Everyone is to leave her be.” Jace said, look
Phase Two, Happily Ever After:A week flew by in a blink of an eye. There was so much to do and such little time. Just like the time getting away from them Nora’s belly was growing and growing. She was surprised how quickly wolf pregnancy advanced. She stood up out of bed grabbing her back, feeling her hips pop. Jace was by her side helping her up fully. Nora smiled gratefully at him. He kissed her forehead and then kneeled.“Good morning Little one.” He whispered sweetly into Nora’s belly.“Little i think is an understatement.” Nora chuckled. “She’s going to be strong like her mother.” Jace said, kissing her belly before standing.“She? How do you know it's not a he?” Nora smiled playfully.“He could be as dashingly handsome as his father…strength i agree will come from his mother.: Nora grinned teasing Jace.“She is going to be as beautiful and strong as you.” Jace said as if he had just made it so.Nora laughed, shaking her head. She waddled over to her closet looking into it. A
Reunited: As soon as the door shut behind Douglas, Jace’s whole mood changed. Nora felt it in an instant. The fearless, strong warrior that he was melted away and she felt all his fear and anxiety. Jace wrapped his arms around her and buried his face into her shoulder. His body shook lightly, his breathing got caught in his throat. Nora was confused for a second. She squeezed him back and then pulled away slowly.“Jace?” Nora whispered.“Damn it Nora.’ Jace whispered, holding her tightly, afraid to let her go.“Are you ok? Is the baby ok? “ Jace asked, pulling back looking at her, his eyes searching hers as if looking for some sign.“We are fine.” Nora smiled big, touching his face and her fingers traced his chiseled jawline.“ You need to stop saving everyone. I was so afraid I was going to lose you. Are you sure you and the baby are ok?” Jace said as if he had been holding it together the whole time until they were alone.“Jace I promise, the baby and I are just fine.” Nora said, p
Promise:The words hit her like a ton of bricks. Alpha of all Alphas. She exhaled slowly trying to calm herself. Her immediate response was to yell No. She glanced at Jace who was looking at her like he was so proud. So much love in his eyes. His eyes were glowing amber letting everyone know where his alliance was. She had always thought in the end game he would be the Alpha of all Alpha’s not her.“I need to sit,” Nora whispered, overwhelmed by what Jace had just said to her. Jace scoped her up into his arms, she instantly melted into his chest. He was her safe place and she had missed him. She then tensed up realizing he was making his way towards the throne. “No not there.” Nora said quickly, realizing Jace was going to put her in one of the throne seats.Jace laughed, holding on to her tighter. Jace carried her down to the first pew where members of dark water moved out of the way so she could sit. She smiled her thanks as she sat down trying to focus on breathing. We got this.
Light:In an instant Red Wood pack where on their feet. Lance quickly crossed his way to Nora grabbing her by her hair. Lance began dragging her back towards the throne area. Red wood moved out from the pew. Asher growled echoed through the hall. City light and Dark water were on their feet ready to fight. Silver mountain remained seated. “I suggest you tell Red Wood to sit down or watch your pack be slaughtered.” Lance growled into Nora’s ear.“In light of the nearly found information. I am now selecting myself as Alpha of Red wood.” Lance yelled.“You are not our Alpha!” Asher yelled, stepping in the aisle.“Tell them I am the Alpha of all.” Lance demanded as he pulled Nora against him.“Renounce your title and give it to me.” Lance said, placing his hand around her throat, hsi wolf claws digging into her.Her body isn't reacting. Why did it not think it was in danger? This was one of the most dangerous situations she had been in and she wasn't even getting a tingle. Logan locked
Onyx: Asher gritted his teeth and tried to stay glued to his chair. His mind trying to connect with someone from Cross River, he knew it was impossible but maybe. What the hell was going on? Where the hell was Jace? They were cutting it too close. He glanced at Lyla to his side and saw that her eyes were glossed over. She was mindlinking someone. The mind linked ended and she looked to Asher, her face going pale. Asher knew something was instantly wrong. He looked up at the stage. Lance’s mouth hovering over Nora’s neck inches from marking her. “Who did you just talk to? What is going on?” Asher sent to her through mindlink. Lyla looked like she was going to be sick, her eyes starting to panic. As she went to stand. Asher pulled her back down to the pew. “Answer me.” Asher demanded. Nora could feel his breathing on her neck. It made her skin crawl. He tilted her head with his hand exposing more of her neck and giving himself a better angel. Nora shut her eyes trying so hard to
The Hall: Nora stared at herself in the floor length mirror. She was staring at a woman she didn't even recognize. She sat like a zombie for almost two hours as the girls attacked her with hair brushes, curling irons, and make up. She was completely numb from the experience. She blinked her eyes trying to adjust to what she was seeing. Her hair was half up , half down in beautiful banana curls. They had placed a large jeweled hair piece on top of her head. The rubys glinsced in the light each time her head moved, standing out beneath its golden frame. Her make was done with a smokey eye with a long black eyeliner wing. Her lips were painted the brightest shade of red, making them stand out even more than her honey colored eyes. The girls attempted to take off her onyx and replaced it with yet another ruby but Nora won that argument. She shifted the dress slightly, sending out another broadcast of shimmering light. It was all overwhelming. “Ready?” Polly’s voice came from behind h
Lobo’s: A wave of energy exploded out from her. The force of it made her body float off of the ground. A light radiated out from her filing and blinded the room.The Lobo’s didn't even make a sound as it hit them. The room went quiet and as the light faded the Lobo’s instantly began to fall against the wall and then sink to the fall. Nora’s head shifted back as she was suspended off the ground. Wave after wave of energy pulling out of her. Ensure that the Lobo’s are gone. As the last Lobo sank to the floor the energy resided back to Nora. She floated down from the air. Her feet hit the ground and she fell to her knees breathing hard. Her body was shaking from the surge.Nora! Nora don't you do anything! You wait for me! Nora! Nora say something! Nora! Jace’s voice flooded her mind, his voice panicking. She smiled softly, she touched her arm making sure this was real and she had survived. She shut her eyes leaning forward trying to calm breathing.Nora! Nora, tell me you're ok! Jace’s
Phase one:“Alpha.” A voice said painced to him, he was trying to process who it was.“Alpha!’ The voice said, sounding more demanding and something shook him.“Jace.” Matt’s voice pierced through the darkness, as Jace felt his body being shook.Jace groaned rolling to his side, trying to process what just happened. Sunlight hit his face making his face scrunch up as it hurt his eyes. He let out a groan bringing his hand up to shield his face as he opened his eyes.“Oh thank god. I was so not ready to be beta.” Matt smirked offering his hand to Jace to help him up. “What? Beta? What the hell happened?” Jace said, pulling on Matt’s hand to help himself stand.His legs were weak,He squeezed Matt’s hand hard as he stood. His legs almost collapsed from under him. He took a deep breath and his whole body hurt. He looked around, shaking his head and squinting. “You collapsed. Fell right down and shifted from Cole. I’ve never seen something like that happen…except when someone dies. And ya
Groundwork:Polly rushed out of the closet but Nora caught her wrist, her eyes still on the dress. The images of what would come if she didn't get this right tugged at her heart and tightened her chest.“Polly, we need to get all the Lobo’s in one room. I need to do this in one shot.” Nora said, taking her eyes off the dress and looking at Polly.Polly’s eyes were filled with concern. Polly’s eyes studied Nora’s face, worry coming across hers.“Nora, how are you doing this? Like I've heard what you can do and felt the power you have but …will you be safe?” Polly asked in her voice, wanting the reassurance that Nora would tell her yes.“Yes.” Nora answered, giving Polly the answer she wanted. The truth was she didnt know. Polly stared at her hard for a long minute and then nodded to her before heading out of the closet. The door to Nora’s room shutting behind Polly as she left echoed in the emptiness of the room.Nora searched the closet for something simple to wear. She grabbed a pai