Be Merry:“Let him hang there for a second.” Bruce snickered as he began walking to the pack house.Bruce walked into the pack house like he had just accomplished something grand. Matt was still holding the rope. The only thing holding Jace up at this point. Douglas sighed and shook his head as he walked inside as well. Dante came to Jace's side,he grabbed a hold of his hands and looped them around his neck. He then nodded to Matt to let go of the rope. Matt did and Jace crashed onto Dante.“Just let me fall.” Jace groaned. “Shut up.” Dante grumbled back to him.“Matt, we need to get the wolf's bane off of him so he can start healing. It’s what's making him feel so bad.” Dante said, supporting Jace’s weight.“Tell me to shut up again.” Jace growled.Dante’s forearm skin grazed Jace’s back, the wolfbane burning into his flesh. He winced heavily trying not to drop Jace as the pain shot through him. Matt rushed over and undid his hands."Just let me go." Jace growled again l.“We need w
Pain:Nora went up to the stage, they all bowed to her and thanked her. She smiled softly at them taking a seat. Her eyes scanned the crowd, she didn't know why she was looking. She would feel him if he was here. She wondered what he had been taking care of. “Alpha.” Asher's voice came up on the side of her, while she was scanning the room for Jace. “Asher..Sit with me?” Nora asked, patting the seat next to her.“It’s usually a spot for the Alpha’s Luna.” Asher said quietly.“Well I am not going to have a Luna. Your second in command. Sit. Keep me company.” Nora smiled at him.“If it will make my Alpha happy.” Asher smiled at her sitting down next to her.A few pack members glanced up seeing Asher sit down in the Luna's seat but no one said anything. Asher motioned for someone serving drinks to bring two up. The server came up, dropping her head every low and handing the two glasses to Asher. He nodded to her and she left. He looked at the two glasses handing one to Nora.“What is i
Shifting:Nora walked out of the bathroom and down the hall. She walked fast and quickly through the hall. Their only way out was to walk in the way she came. She had forgotten for a second that she was in charge and had power. She didn't need to sneak out. She was just going to leave. She walked into the hall, the pack members standing as she entered. Asher looked concerned. She smiled at him as she began walking to the front door. “Alpha.” Asher called after her. “I have something i need to attend to everyone eat, drink and enjoy yourself.” Nora said walking to the door sending out her alpha aura letting them know it was a command. Asher had started to follow her but like a wave was hit by her aura and was forced to follow it. She walked to the door pulling it open. The night air hit her and she looked around. She needed a car. She needed to get to Jace now. She was starting to panic. She wanted to be at Cross River now. She felt Zara press against her skin. Nora felt funny, her
Liar:Nora stormed into the house in nothing but Matt’s t-shirt. She was so angry she didn't know what she wanted to do. She threw the door back slamming it. The slammed echoed in the pack house. Her mind was shouting over and over again that he lied to her. She was so angry she was shaking. She began marching up the stairs. Making huffing and growling noises as she did. She gripped the railing to the stairs so tightly she felt the metal bend beneath her grip. She ignored it, stomping her way up the stairs.You're not wrong to be mad. Zara chimed in. I know. Nora growled getting to the second landing. Lance was leaning against the second landing, railing a smug look on his face, as he was trying to figure out what all the noise was. His eyes then spotted Nora and the smug look turned into a charming charismatic one. His eyes wandered over her body, a smile on his face as he realized she was in nothing but a t-shirt that barely covered her bottom. His eyes looked her up and down as t
Reunited: “So you're going to tell me what happened?” Sarah sighed as Dante wrapped his arms around her.“Alpha likes to push his limits by doing so he insulted a higher Alpha. They punished him. He didn't want Nora finding out because he was unsure how that would go.” Dante said, kissing the top of her head.“I’m glad you're back.” He said, leaning down and nuzzling into her neck.“Yeah well things are rocky over there. Nora just announced titles, commanded everyone to deal with it and took off.” Sarah said sumariing everything.“Ok..”Dante said quietly.“There are a few men in the pack that don't want change. Nora made an example out of one of them tonight but I think that will only keep them at bay for so long..I think something big might happen. Nora is doing good at keeping everyone in line when she is there. Asher is doing a great job but he doesn't have the power of an Alpha.” Sarah explained trying to ignore the tiny tingles Dante’s touch was giving her. “How about here? Wha
Schemes:Lance barreled through Bruce’s bedroom door. His shirt torn in half down the center. He was breathing heavily and pacing. Bruce looked up from the book he was reading, eyeballing Lance waiting for him to explain his intrusion. “That girl.” Lance said, rubbing his nose as he walked.“Girl?” Bruce said, taking off his glasses and setting them on the side table next to his brown chair.“Nora. Jace’s mate.” Lance grumbled, turning to walk across the room again.“Ok…” Bruce sighed wishing Lance would get on with it. “She ripped my shirt.” Lance stumbled out, grabbing the side of his rip shirt and flapping it at Bruce. “Ok, really Lance, if you're mad about a woman ripping your clothes off then you have a different problem. Nora is beautiful, I wouldn't mind if she ripped my shirt off.” Buce chuckled. “No, it wasn't like she was angry. She found out what happened to Jace and she wanted to rip me apart. The power. It wasn't anything I felt before. She is powerful. She is incredi
Shiver: “Asher, how is everything going?” Nora mindlinked him, sitting on the edge of her and Jace’s bed. “Everything is going good Alpha, What happened is everything ok?” Asher responded relieved to hear from her. “Jace was injured by the Alpha council, it's what I was feeling. Everything is ok now, for the most part.” Nora responded. “Injured?” Asher asked curiously. “Apparently if you insult them, there is some medieval tradition of whipping people.” Nora said growling through mindlink, Zara stirring in her becoming angry thinking about her mate being injured. Jace heard her growling, He came over to the bed and sat behind her straddled her sides with his legs and pulled her back against his chest. She immediately felt better and nuzzled into his chest. “Mmm, they can be a bit extreme. Jace ok?” Asher asked, “Extreme is right. My wolf wanted to destroy them, it was hard to hold her back. Jace is fine now. You wouldn't even know it happened. He was back trying to piss them o
Goodnight: Asher cleared his throat as the evening was getting late. After Roger and his friends left it was actually a celebration. The tension left and people relaxed but now it was late. He could fall asleep up there on the stage. He let out a loud yawn by accident. Jordan had already headed home; he had little ones and needed to get them to bed. Chance had checked out after a few drinks with his mate. Jaime had been waiting on Lyla but she gave up realizing Lyla was staying till the end. Asher locked eyes with Lyla. He felt bad for her, for all the pain that she had to endure under Kip but was excited for her to start leading. It was like she was a phoenix rising from the ashes. He wanted to help her anyway. She felt his eyes on her, her forest green eyes locked with his. She raised a brow at him subconsciously pulling her curly blond hair over her shoulder. He shook his head letting her know it was nothing.“I’m tired.” Asher mindlinked her.He watched a soft smile across her
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