I didn’t feel my body hit the ground, but when the sensation returned to my fingers and toes and my eyes cracked open all I saw was the orange hues of the twilight sky above me.
Chaos had once again ensued around me, in the distance I could see Jasper fighting Dark, but by the sluggish movements, I knew Dark’s power was affecting him.
Frozen in my position I watched as Jasper collapsed to his knees, looking completely drained of energy and my heart thumped wildly in my chest. Dark held a dagger over Jasper’s spent body, ready to thrust the silver blade into his chest when a scream bubbles from my chest.
“BELEN!” Rage dripped from my tone as my body began to shake violently.
Jasper and I stepped into the office and just like that conversation seized and all eyes turned to us. “What’s going on?” I shifted uncomfortably, feeling vulnerable in just my mate’s thin T-shirt. “Jasper-” Alpha Allison bit the inside of her cheek, glancing at her mate uncertainly, “There’s something you should know.” She hesitated and I felt my mate tense at my side. “What is it?” he questioned emotionlessly. “Alpha Atwater was amongst the Alphas who joined the battle, he arrived at the last minute and there wasn’t enough time to inform you of his arrival before the first group of rogues descended on us.” She dropped the bomb and Jasper’s hand gripped mine tighter. “Okay?” He swallowed thickly and clenched his jaw. “I’m afraid he was badly injured in battle, he’s in surgery as we speak, but the doctors aren’t hopeful. He was stabbed in the spine with a silver blade. If he does survive, there’s a good chance he might be paralysed for the rest of his life.” Her voice remained ca
“I’m sorry Alpha Atwater, but your vertebrae have been too extensively damaged. There’s a chance you may never walk again, even shifting into your wolf will be immensely painful and I’m not sure how this will affect your other form.Luna Atwater along with her two young daughters arrived earlier this morning, around the same time that Alpha Atwater awoke from sedation, he had yet to comment on Jasper’s presence, but at least he wasn’t outwardly hostile.Luna Atwater- whose name I was yet to learn, sobbed tragically at the mention of her mate’s condition.“What ab- about physical therapy?” She begged and I felt my heart constrict.“We
“You good?” I looked up at Jasper strangely, the baffled look on his face was hard to comprehend. “Yeah, yeah, I’m fine.” He nodded and pursed his lips before huffing, “I’m surprised, baffled and a little suspicious.” He tilted his head, still looking forward to our path. “Not gonna lie, I’m pretty confused by the turn of events myself. I was expecting a lot more hostility.” I shrugged. “Do you know where his mate and daughters are staying, I’d like to meet them.” He asked. “Yeah, it’s the pack guesthouse near Susie’s house, we can stop by there later, I think they need some rest after the trip and emotional rollercoaster they were thrown onto,” I suggested, pushing open the door to the Alp
“Allison was right, you’re really good with kids.” Halle leaned against the doorframe with a tired smile on her face and I was about to answer when I was cut off by a loud voice. “I can do it myself!” Halle and I shared a look hearing Nathan’s aggravated voice and we both took off in the direction of their bedroom where Jasper was supposed to be helping him settle in after his return from the hospital. “I’m trying to help you, will you stop behaving like a child?” Jasper snapped back. “Oh, now you want to help? What about when I was actually a kid, where were you then?” Nathan’s sarcastic voice met my ears just as Halle pushed open the door. “You know what, Nathan? Whatever.” Jasper threw his hands up in surrender and stumbled backwards before turning around to storm out of the room, barely sparing me a glance. “Nathan…” Halle shook her head at her mate and turned around to run after Jasper. “What?” He looked after her with uncertain eyes. “The day you realise that you weren’t
The four of us stared at Nathan with wide eyes and jaws slackened. “What did you just say?” Jasper leaned forward, disbelief lacing his tone. “I think we should go somewhere a little more private,” Halle suggested, eyeing the curious passersby warily. “You can use my office in the pack house.” Alpha Allison nodded at me and shared a look with Marcel. Jasper and I walked ahead of Halle and Nathan in the wheelchair, neither saying a word, but both eager to hear what the hell was going on. Sure, we weren’t certain what our future held, but that was the last thing I would have thought of. Shutting the door behind them, Jasper turned to Nathan with his arms crossed over his chest and a frown set between his eyes. "Alright, now talk!" he ordered. "Take a seat, Jasper." Nathan tried, but my mate remained standing. "I'm fine, thanks," he responded impatiently. Nathan sighed and looked up at Jasper with serious eyes, "Do you know why Dad tried so hard to get you to train and take on re
Pack members stared at us as we entered the pack behind Nathan and Halle, some stared calculatingly, while others just looked at us in awe.“Is there a reason they’re all staring?” Jasper questioned casually and I’m sure those who were close enough heard him.“We live in the twenty-first century, Jasper. Videos of the battle against Alaster Dark have spread far and wide.” Nathan snarked, not looking back from his wheelchair.“I’m guessing they recognise us as the Honour Race then,” I mumbled.“I hope you guys don’t mind, the pack wanted to throw a small welcome home party for their Alpha and the warriors who fought in the battl
“No! Who the hell does she think she is?” Elizabeth sneered at me and my eyes widened in alarm, her blaring voice carried across the crowded space, gaining the attention of practically every pack member within a two-kilometre radius.“Elizabeth-” I started, but once again she cut me off.“You’re just some nobody that turned out to be Jasper’s mate, you don’t mean anything to this pack and you never will. You have no right to tell me what to do.” She spat and I felt my blood boil.Selene fought for control over my conscious mind, but I resisted, sucking in a calming breath.“Too bad that isn’t your decision to make,” I sta
“Christopher?” My eyebrows knitted when I recognised the man on the other side of the threshold, “What are you doing here?” “Honestly, I don’t know.” He answered, with a lost look on his face and my frown deepened. “What do you mean you don’t know?” I hadn’t seen or spoken to Christopher since we fought, which is why I was even more confused to see him standing before me. “Are you going somewhere?” He glanced at the suitcases beside the door with confusion. “Christopher, why are you here?” I narrowed my eyes at him and just then the bathroom door opened and Jasper emerged from the steam. “I uh… You told me to come to you?” He asked more than answered and for a moment I was confused before it dawned on me. Mother Selene. “When?” I cross-questioned, feeling Jasper come to stand with his chest against my back. Christopher sighed and shook his head, taking a small step back, “I’m sorry I shouldn’t have come.” He mumbled and went to turn around, but I stopped him. “No, it’s