Loophole:Dante could feel her pain but it was dull, like it didn't really hurt her. He was staring at the door debating on breaking it down. Noah was howling and crawling on the inside of him. Everything in him was telling him to go get his mate. His body was shaking from holding himself back. He pressed his hand to the door. He knew it would take one small hit and the door would crumble.He felt more stinging pain but no emotion from Sarah. He tried to reach out to her through mindlink but it was like he was hitting a wall. He shut his eyes connecting the dots. Sting burning pain and no ability to mind link. Wolfsbane, they were poisoning her. He knew it was for questioning. How dare they. Noah growled inside of him.Dante brought his fist back and slammed it into the door. Wooden pieces shattered about the stairs leading down to the integration room. A piece of splintered wood landed on the concrete floor and skidded towards Lance. A malicious grin spread across his face. He glanc
Pain:“Have a seat.” Lance snickered as Jace’s feet hit the concrete floor of the basement.Jace went to react. He wanted to grab Lance by the throat and squeeze the life out of him. He hated his smug attitude and he acted like a spoiled brat ninety nine percent of the time. Jace walked over to the chair and sat down. He pushed the chains away from the chair, not reacting to the wolf's bane. Bruce raised an eyebrow at him. Lance smirked.“No, not there.” Lance chuckled.“In that old tub.” Lance finished after he laughed.Jace looked back at the old metal claw foot tub in the room. He had never used it but he knew what it was for. You would submerge your ofendent in a bath of wolfsbane. It was worse than the chains drenched in it. Jace Sighed standing. He shook his head slightly and walked over to the tub going to climb in.“No strip first.” Lance smirked.Jace let out a sigh and kicked off his shoes. He pulled his shirt up over his head and then dropped his pants. He let his boxers on
Power:The water hit Jace’s wounds as it began being poured into the tub. The water hitting his open wounds caused him to grab the sides of the tub and grit his teeth. The water was like pure fire as it slowly began to encompass his body. He shut his eyes trying to push the pain away. He had to focus on anything else. His mind terrified Nora might feel what he was feeling. Nora. His mind began to flood with images of her. Looking across the night club his eyes landing on her immediately knew what she was and what he had to do. The way she was dancing and moving like she was lost in the song playing. The first night they were ever intimate, him chasing after her as she laughed trying to hide from him. The pain disappeared. He leaned his back on the back of the tub zoning out on memories. The tub was filled up to his chest. He felt chains being locked around his wrist. The chain was then looped under the tub. They then attached it to his opposite wrist. He was now locked in the tub. J
Saved: Nora was on high alert as she waited to see if they were coming back. She felt stronger and more intense. Her body vibrated with her power. After several seconds she looked over to Jace. He was struggling trying to get out of the tub. The large chains weighed him down. Nora rushed to Jace’s side. She reached to grab the chains and Jace tried moving away from her. She looked confused and then decided She was going to pull him out of the water. She watched him flinch as she came near, again. What was going on? “Jace?” Nora asked quietly. “Cut the chains, don't touch the water and do your best not to touch the chain. It's all drenched in wolfsbane.” Jace said slowly trying to talk through the pain. She frowned, looking around the dark room there was nothing she could use to cut the chains. She searched the small rolling table still finding nothing big enough. She ended up with bolt cutters. Dante, she thought. “Dante, I need bolt cutters.” She mindlinked him. ‘Ok what's goin
War: Nora stepped away from the doorway and a rush of fear went through her. She was worried about the consequences from what just happened. She needed to let Asher know. Logan stood just off the way from the kitchen looking at her strangely.Asher something happened , I need the pack to be put on lock down. Nora sent to him What happened? Asher sent back. I chased off the council when i found them torturing Jace. They had orginally tried torturing Sarah. They called it questioning. Nora explained.That power surge….was that you? Asher asked, he had felt it miles away. I think so. I kind of went a little extra glowy this time. Nora said quietly.Damn. So War is coming. Don’t worry, I'll keep this pack safe. Asher sent back.Have Lilly and Matt stay there, it's not safe for them to be moing right now. Nora sent back.Will do Alpha….be safe. Asher sent back.You too. Nora replied.She glanced at Logan who was still staring at her. She gave him a look wanting him to explain. He let
Crumble:Douglas crossed the border into his land. He took a deep breath, the smell of pine wrapping around him. The temper is slightly colder than the surrounding areas. He let out the breath he took in. He was happy to be home. He walked down the pebble path towards the lodge looking pack house. He made it through the gate and passed their border. No alert, no siren nothing. They were not used to being worried about any threat. Their Alpha was a council member no one dared to come on their land uninvited. Walking into the hall of the pack house there was silence. The pack house felt almost like a resort in the mountains. Very rustic and woodsy, He knew it was late but was surprised no one was up and about. He went to his office and sat down in his chair in front of the fireplace.“Samuel.”He mindlinked his beta.There was no response, Douglas realized he had to be sleeping. He leaned back, shutting his eyes, sleep creeping up on him. He shook his head trying to shake it away as a ya
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
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