Jade’s pov Leaning on the couch on my left side I was wincing at the burning pain weaving itself up my right thigh. Hearing a thud I glanced at the floor to see a bloody bullet and glanced at Conri to see him pressing his removed shirt to staunch the bleeding. “If you can remove your pants, do it so I can remove the bullet,” he snarled. Shimming them off I frowned seeing that I had bled all over the nice couch. “Don't worry about it. We need to get it out of you before your body heals over it,” Conri stressed as he came before me. Helping me to lay down on my stomach Conri warned me that it was going to hurt as he kneeled beside me. “It's alright I am used to pain,” I hissed as his fingers spread open the hole and he dug his finger inside. My nerves twitched as he pried out the silver. The bullet tumbled to the wood floor to rest beside the other one. Wiping the tears from my eyes I sat up slowly and Conri hugged me tightly after moving to sit next to me “I don't wa
Conri’s pov Watching Jade faint I panicked and shouted at my mom to contact Doctor Michael as I lifted her head to rest on my lap. Her skin was pale and clammy. She was also breathing erratically causing me great worry as I brushed her hair from her face. Ares was telling me that her spleen and liver had been cut per Elina and Jade was bleeding heavily internally and would die from blood loss if the doctor didn't hurry. I howled painfully from that knowledge. “I've called the doctor. He will be here shortly. You should have told her that you loved her, son,” my mother groaned as she put her hand on my shoulder. “She is bleeding internally and I don't know how to stop it,” I stated in painful frustration. “Tell your Lycan to have her Lycan slow her heartbeat if she is able,” Jax said firmly. Shaking my head I sighed and explained that her Lycan was out cold like Jade. Feeling my heart crushing on my chest I used my free arm to wipe the moisture that fell on my cheeks fr
Jade's pov In the darkness of my mind, I focused my mind's eye on Elina walking back and forth in front of me. I was lying on the dreamscape ground and feeling out of it. “Am I dead,” I asked her. Shaking her furry head Elina grinned and told me that I had been close but someone got connected to you and is giving you their blood. Creasing my brow I asked her if it was Conri. “No silly he isn't your relative,” she snorted in laughter. “My real father is giving me his blood,” I muttered in amazement. “Yes and Conri told you that he loved you too,” she said chipperly and I grinned. “He did and I missed it,” I asked softly, feeling my heart start to race. Nodding her head, Elina told me that she had been waiting for me to wake up. Now that I have, I must open my eyes to the real world. “Okay, I will since you are advising me to,” I giggled, causing her to glare at me and shake her head again. Cracking my eyes open just a little I saw that I was on a bed in a bright
Jade's pov While pulling my fingers back I watched Conri's nose twitch and his blue eyes open and glow at me. “I must be dreaming,” he mumbled and I grinned. I shook my head and told him that he wasn't dreaming. Conri woke up completely and quickly came to my side to embrace me tightly. Wincing slightly I muttered that I was still recovering and Conri loosened his hold a little bit then buried his face in my neck crevice. “Oh Jade, I was so worried that I was going to lose you,” he said emotionally and I wrapped my arms around his upper body and said, “I will heal my king and I will marry you if the offer is still on the table. Feeling his head nodding I gasped when he nibbled on his mark causing my abdomen to flutter. Laughing lightly I groaned and Conri stopped to look at my face. “I have to be gentle with you until you are healed completely but I just want to squeeze you. I love you, Jade, and I don't care if it's too soon to tell you that. It's how I feel about
Jade's pov Sitting there for roughly thirty minutes with my anxiety rising I asked Elina if Ares was alright. “Yeah, he is fine and heading back here,” she whined, causing me to wonder why that upset her. The infirmary door flew open and Conri stumbled in naked and covered in blood holding a rifle that he dropped to the ground. “Oh, Goddess!” I shrieked and rushed to grab him before he collapsed to the floor. Holding him in my arms I looked at him and saw his eyes looking past me at the swinging doors to the rear of the medical building. “How badly are you injured?” I asked as I began checking him for bullet holes. “Relax Jade, none of the blood is mine. I beheaded your husband,” he growled and I glared at him. “Barron was NOT my husband, Conri…where is my father?” “He is chasing after Earl Phillips and told me he owed him a grin. Is my mom still alive,” he asked me sullenly and I nodded. “As far as I know. She is in surgery now and was hit in her lung my dad believes,” I ex
Jade's pov Releasing my embrace I sat down next to Conri and asked him if Jax had been there. Growling Conri said, “He heard what happened and left.” Shaking my head I muttered, “What an ass.” “I must speak with Lawrence to get plans made. Go to the kitchen and get yourself something to eat,” Conri mumbled absentmindedly. “I feel like I should stay with you though,” I said in concern. Glancing at me he exhaled deeply. “Jade I've been through this already with my father so I'm perfectly capable of dealing with it on my own,” he said sternly. “But you're not alone anymore, Conri. We're mates and will handle things as such,” I responded. Shaking his head he looked at Daniel and said,” Sir, please escort your daughter to my house and see that she gets fed. I must deal with my mother's funeral arrangements.” Standing suddenly Conri wiped his eyes and strode out of the infirmary with a coldness that I'd never seen before. Swallowing uncomfortably I glanced at my furry
Jade's pov Feeling a sensation on my neck I opened my eyes to see Conri's hair tickling my face. He was sucking and nibbling on my neck. I could feel his hot hard dick pressing against my mons through my underwear and cleared my throat to get his attention. “Excuse me, sir, can I inquire as to what you think you're doing?” Lifting his head I watched his narrowed eyes meet mine. “I thought it was pretty obvious, my dear mate. I'm trying to entice you to spread your thighs for me. Don't you think it's about time that we complete our bond,” he asked huskily as his tongue ran across his lips. “But my injury,” I stuttered and felt his fingers run against my abdomen. “It's healed completely, my Lycan Ares has confirmed it with your Lycan Elina,” he said with a grin. His fingers dipped lower underneath the elastic of my panties as he ran his digits along my slit and his eyes glowed. I closed my eyes at the new sensuous feeling building from his touch. “Do that again,” I breat
Jade's pov The next morning I was awakened by the smell of food and opened my eyes to see Conri frowning and holding a tray of steaming breakfast. “Why the long face,” I asked him with a yawn. “Lawrence has put up several portraits of my mother in the hall. She looks so vibrant it pulls on my heartstrings,” he said sullenly as he placed the tray on the side table. Sitting up the blanket fell exposing my tattooed chest and I asked him if he had a shirt I could borrow since I couldn't locate mine that I'd taken off in the messy bed. His lips turned up at the corners as he glanced at me topless. “You can remain in that state of undress. It's a pleasant view,” he said with a smirk. “Please, Conri. I'm still working on my shyness,” I muttered and he nodded as he headed to his dresser and grabbed me a clean white t-shirt. “You could just go to your room and dress there you know,” he commented as he handed me the shirt. Smelling his scent on the fabric I smiled. “Why when
Adeline's pov Visiting with my parents, Cian couldn't get enough of my younger siblings. They were chasing each other around my parent's living room and making me giggle. “He looks like a miniature copy of his father,” my mom said and I nodded. “Where is Mister Hawkins now?” My dad asked me. “He's helping the Council deal with some vagrant vampire clan and should be coming here soon,” I answered with a grin. In reality, he was contemplating whether or not he should take his father's throne, but I was supposed to keep it a secret until the Council made the announcement of his decision. Donovan and I both came to understand that nothing would keep us or tear our love apart. I had told Donovan that I would stand beside him no matter his decision. Just like he told me that we were a solid bridge between our two species. I felt nothing but great love and respect for my mate Mister Hawkins. “Are you going to tell him that you are expecting again,” my mom inquired and I gasped at he
Adeline's pov Feeling a sudden prick on my nipple I looked down at my son and said, “Ouch.” Penny asked me what happened and I told her that I think my child bit me. Laughing she nodded and said, “He probably has tiny fangs and wanted to taste blood.” Lifting his tiny face I ran my fingertip inside of his mouth and felt the tiny fang. It retracted quickly, hiding back into his pink gum making me giggle. “Well, I guess he can drink blood instead of boob milk,” I surmised, and Penny nodded. “Do you want me to look after him while you fetch your mate,” she asked me and I nodded. “I need to shower and get dressed first,” I sighed and frowned at the soiled bed. Seeing my scowl Penny informed me that it would all be replaced by the time I returned, making me smile. “You all are truly the best,” I stated firmly and went to the closet for something to wear. Not believing how quickly my body healed was still mind-boggling even for me, but as I showered, I realized that if I was turne
Adeline's pov “That Prince Nero is a bossy bastard, and I can't believe that the Moon Council members are going to want him on their council,” Penny said in disgust, and I bit my bottom lip. “Maybe that is why he is here? Perhaps they decided against him,” I muttered sourly and looked at her in worry. “Want me to sneak down the secret servant stairs and eavesdrop on them,” she asked me and I grinned slightly and nodded. “But only if you stay safe,” I stated and she waved off my concern as she scurried to the corner and opened the secret panel. Seeing my shock she laughed. “All vampire homes have secret passageways,” she said softly and disappeared behind the wall as I sat in apprehension. When she came back in the room looking terrified I scooted off the bed and slipped on my pants before even asking what was going on. “They are fighting and it's not looking good for Donovan,” she shrieked as I passed her to go down the secret stairs. “Take me to where they are,” I d
Adeline's povSitting in Donovan’s luxurious living room and reading a book from his library, Miss Penny, one of his staff, called out for me, and I raised my eyes her way.“A woman named Gabby is on the telephone for you, Miss,” she called out.“Thank you dear, I will take it in here,” I replied and stood awkwardly to go to the side table where the phone was. Being heavily pregnant had caused me to move much more slowly as I made my way to the ornate mahogany table where the house phone sat. After answering, Penny hung up the one in the kitchen.“Hey Gabby, what's up?”“How are you, sweetie? Oh my, it's puppy galore here. Your mom and grandma both had their babies on the same day!”Grinning slightly I asked her what they had and their names. She informed me cheerfully, making me giggle.“How's your fanged hottie,” she inquired about Donovan, and I had to explain that he was off at the Moon Council tying up loose ends so he could retire.“He needs to secure his replacement, so I've be
Jade's pov Waddling toward the kitchen after leaving Conri in his office with Derek I see Gabby and Monica chatting with each other at the dinette. Seeing my discomfort Monica sighed. “I'm with you, dear; it's the last bit that wears on the old body,” she commented as she patted her baby bump. “You only have one, Monica. There are two in me who are fighting one another for space,” I groaned as I sat down. “You're due at any moment, Highness, are you feeling any pain?” Looking at Gabby I nodded. “Yes, I believe that they are coming very soon,” I growled, and both women laughed happily. “Hopefully Conri can carry me to the infirmary. I don't think I can get there with all the snow on the ground,” I huffed. “We are snowed in, dear; I doubt if Doctor Michael is even at the infirmary and is probably snowed in at his house, too,” Monica said worriedly as she tapped her fingers on the table. “What am I supposed to do? What if I'm going to need a cesarean birth,” I panicked. “Relax
Jade's pov After leaving our daughter and returning home with Gideon Lander transporting us I felt heartbroken. “She's with her mate, Jade, and will have a great future by his side,” Conri asserted. He was currently at the computer preparing to remove Adeline from the Wolf website. “But, but taking her off seems so fucked up like she no longer exists,” I huffed. “I know that, but she's a vampire, dear, and can't be listed on the wolf's pages anymore,” he stressed, and rubbing my eyes, I sighed. “She will still be listed as our daughter if that helps ease your emotions,” Conri stated, and I grinned. “Yes, that helps,” I mumbled softly as I squeezed his collarbone while standing behind him sitting in his chair. He added that she was no longer the beneficiary of our throne and Gideon would have the Moon Council add her to the vampire site. “They have a vampire website? Can't Mister Hawkins add her to it?” I asked in befuddlement. Chuckling, he shrugged and said, “Hell, if I know
Adeline's pov When I opened my eyes I felt an emptiness and frowned at the loss of my Lycan. Zoya had been a large part of who I was and my greatest supporter. “Goddess please let me find a way to get her back,” I murmured as I glanced around the dark room. Donovan Hawkins was lying next to me and looked like he was a corpse. He was on his back with his arms crossed on his chest and didn't appear to be breathing. In a panic, I reached out to touch his face and heard a stern male voice telling me that he wiped himself out during the process of converting me. Turning, I see old man Steve stepping into my line of sight, holding out a bag of blood, I assumed. “Drink this before your hunger comes and causes you to go blood crazy, Miss,” he ordered. Taking it from his hand, it felt cool, and I hesitantly brought it to my mouth discovering it was a donor blood bag. “What do I do?” Giving me a daft glance, he sighed. “Your fangs act like tiny straws so bite the bag and let them do t
Adeline's pov “It's just a form of deep commitment for a vampire to give his ring to his beloved, but if it bothers you that much, you don't have to wear it. I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me,” he stated compassionately, and I gasped. “That's not what I meant, Mister Hawkins! I simply want you to know that I can't shift comfortably with it on my finger, that is all,” I responded. “Why do you need to shift, Adeline? Just remove it before your shift. But still, there is no need for you to shift, not when you are with me,” he growled, making me swallow uncomfortably. “Your eyes are glowing red; please calm down. I don't want us arguing before we marry,” I murmured, and he rubbed his eyes as he turned from me. He exhaled deeply and brought his arm back behind himself. Feeling him reaching out for me, I peeked up at him and saw he looked distraught. “Forgive me for ignoring your Lycan, Adeline. I was too caught up with you being a vampire and my mate to acknowledge th
Adeline's pov Seeing the ring on my finger my mom pulled my hand toward her to get a better look. “I see you told him yes. Did you tell him about the little one?” Nodding, I said, “Yes, he was excited.” “Daniel is going to wed us at the ball and I will officiate his and Monica's nuptials,” Donovan said assuredly as Monica joined us. She hugged me tightly and neared my ear. “Sorry about you catching Daniel and me in a compromising position,” she said softly, and I eyed her with a smirk. “It looked like you were thoroughly enjoying yourself and I was impressed with your flexibility,” I replied teasingly, causing her to snicker and nod. “So are you going to do your wedding in the black ball gown?” My mom asked me and I shrugged. “I don't see why not. It's lovely, and I am certainly not an innocent bride since I'm carrying a child,” I commented, and Donovan piped up and said that my dress would match his suit perfectly. Elbowing him I said, “I'm sure that you will be very hot an