I reluctantly woke in bed, the sun blaring through the curtains as I tried to beckon sleep to return to me, my head still pounding from the mate mark that Zane had given me. I could feel all my mates around me, Matthew at my back with his arm draped over my waist, Alexander at my front as he absently stroked my hair. Zane and Dean were near my legs, holding onto me as though I may disappear at any moment. I was so grateful for them all, for everything they have already done for me and all they will continue to do, I still don’t feel worthy, but perhaps I can accept that they are mine either way.
I smile to myself, keeping my eyes closed as I embraced them all, loving the feel of them against me, of their skin against mine. It was pure bliss and I didn’t want it to end, after everything that had happened in my life I was finally happy, I finally felt like I belong and I was terrified that if I took it for granted; even for an second. It would all be ripped aw
I make my way down to the kitchen with a spring in my step, looking forward to breakfast with my men, with the men I'm going to spend the rest of my life with. I wonder if it will always be this exciting, if I will always feel so happy around them, I hope it does. I never want it to end, I want them always. I walk in to the kitchen with a massive silly smile on my face, staying by the doorway as I watch them all work together making breakfast.Zane is near the breakfast bar, mixing the batter to make pancakes, the smell of it lingering in my nose. He has a swing to his step as he dances to the upbeat song on the radio. The same music I could hear hallway up the stairs. I smile more at his childish antics, pleased that he is so carefree, it makes me feel his happiness just by watching him go.Matthew is by the expensive coffee maker, making everyone the fuel we need to star the day, he had a small smirk on his face as he added cream and sugar
Breakfast was amazing, the mixture of fruit and meet was a nice combination and we all enjoyed chatting and laughing together. It was nice and relaxed, something I think we all needed, something that we craved from each other.“Dean?” I called from across the table, sipping on my coffee. “Do you know if Eve ever got me those clothes?”“Yes she did, their in your room.” He replies, a wide smile on his face. “I’ll show you once we are finished here.”“Alright.” I smile, excited to see what she bought.“Bored of my clothes already, love?” Zane asked, smiling widely.“They are pretty boring.” I wink.“I’m wounded.” He frowned, “I like you in my clothes.”“They’re comfortable , I just don’t want to wear them forever.” I say, trying to make him feel better.I finish my breakfast and down the
My heart plummets into my bare feet at the words just screamed as people rush around in utter panic. Vampires were attacking the pack! We had to do something! I turned to Dean who’s eyes were wide with shock and fear, informing me that they hadn’t had an attack in a while. It was a complete shock and no one is prepared. People are running around screaming and shouting, some shifting while others grabbed guns and stakes from a locker.I waited a few seconds to see if Dean would do anything, but it was clear he was in some sort of shock, so instead of waiting any longer I yanked my hand back and rushed outside as fast as I could. I had to help them, no matter what these were meant to be my people too, I was going to become the Luna wolf. That was a big responsibility in my eyes. Bigger than I ever expected to have!“We’ve got this.” Nyx tells me with a growl. “Use our abilities against them. Protect the pack.”She was righ
We ate our dinner once everyone in the pack had calmed down from the vampire attack and we had put the dead to rest in the ground. It was relatively tense and silent thoughout, each of my mates concerned over the fact that Balthazar had sent vampires to collect me. the thought of going back to that tyrant haunted me as the seconds past, but I couldn't show my fear because it would only cause them to worry more. I had to be strong for them, for us. I just hoped that he would never succeed in taking me back, that I would never have to see him again. but what lengths would he go to to make sure I end up back under his roof? What was he willing to do to get the outcome that he wanted? I didn't know for certain what was going to happen in the future, and perhaps that is what scared me the most, I didn't like surprises and I knew for certain I never wanted to see the warlock again. But what if I had no choice? what if he came aft
Zane carried me up the stairs as he devoured my lips, the others following closely behind, all of them ready to give me pleasure and take my body. I wanted them all, I had to feel all of them. He kicked the door to the bedroom open and before I knew it I was being placed on the bed, my mates surrounding me as Zane stripped the clothes from my body.lust was present in all of their eyes as they looked over my naked body, my mind going completely blank other than one thought; them. I needed them, I had to feel them against my skin, had to have them inside me.Dean was the first to climb onto the bed, knowing he was the only one that hadn't marked me yet, trailing kisses up my stomach as he played with my breasts. He pinched my nipples lightly, causing my back to arch and a moan of pure bliss to escape my lips.the first time I was marked by Zane I passed out from the strength of his mark, yet now I had been mar
I woke up slowly, the heat around me warm and comforting, which I knew was caused by my mates who were all pressed against a part of my body, each one snoring away, though I couldn't fall back to sleep. Worry had my mind running circles around itself, not knowing whether I should relax or not. I rolled over, watching the rise and fall of Zane's chest as he slept peacefully, wishing that I could too, I needed the rest after the night we had, but I couldn't.my mind kept going back to Balthazar, wondering what he was doing and what his plan was, he had already sent vampires to search for me. What other lengths would he go to? How do I know that I will ever be safe?I hated the thought of going back to him, of having to be his slave once more, yet I also hated the thought of my mates getting hurt because of me. What if we couldn't stop the next attack so easily? What would happen to them and the pack if I was captured?their was so m
I woke with a sharp pain in my head, my eyes heavy and somehow sore, the last thing I remember the strange man who entered the kitchen. I finally peel my eyes open after several attempts, frightened to find that I was chained up; my arms hanging above my head.I looked around in panic, realising that I was in a damp cell, not much light pouring in from the small window in the metal door. I gasped when I tried to pull on the chains, the wolfbane that had been added to them burning my skin.I cried out in pain, fresh tears falling from my eyes as I look around, searching for anything that would be able to help me. Panic had crept into my thoughts as I was unable to contact Nyx for help, she was completely silent, it was like she wasn't their at all. How much wolfsbane had they used on me? What did they want?was it Balthazar who had found me? Did he send that masked man? I had so many questions and no one to answer
I sobbed into my shoulder, not know the first thing about what I should do, or how I was going to get out of this. Without Nyx or my power I was completely helpless, unable to protect myself or my mates from this unknown man, all I know is thaf he commands rogues and knows about Balthazar, which isn't much to go on at all.I didn't know who he was or why he wanted me apart from that he feels the mate bond, but I didn't care about it. I didn't want anything to do with him, after all; if he was my mate, he'd love and protect me. Right? He wouldn't lock me away in a dark dungeon and suppress my wolf with wolfsbane.hours pass as I knell their, completely defeated and alone, afraid of what will happen when he returns. How could I ever agree to him marking me? I didn't want my mates to die, but I had a horrible feeling that if he marks me, I will never see them again.I will never be happy again.
Flashback;The guard to my left knocked, but the one to my right spoke, his tone raspy and stern. “Sire, thirteen is here to see you.”That’s me, thirteen. The guards didn’t know our names, we were numbers, creatures that they needn’t worry themselves with. The guards were human, all of them. But one of masters spells surrounded them, and no wolf within these lands could question that, no one could hurt them.I heard a cup slam against a wooden table, forcing myself not to wince when I heard the anger in Balthazar’s voice. “Send her in.” He ordered.Oh fuck. I had done something to piss him off, but what? For three whole weeks I had kept my head down, not spoken to anyone but Margaret and I had done everything asked of me. I searched my mind, looking for a mistake so I could prepare myself, though nothing came to mind. I took a shallow breath, and walked into to the room when the guard opened t
I stood on the balcony window of our home, watching as my nine children play and have fun together, the twins watching over the younger ones and making sure that they are ok and safe. Several years later; I had the twins before I reallly knew who I was and what I was going to do with my life. but now I had a good idea of what my life should be and those I will be spending it with. it took a long time to realise what I did was the right thing, I felt a lot of guilt after killing the warlock , but I know that it was the best way to move forward and it had to be done. At the time their was no other choice because he wasn't willing to compromise, he wanted my loved ones dead and me as a slave, their was no changing his mind. No matter if we had tired or not. killing him was the only option, and I'm glad most days that I went through with it, it changed everything and made life better for a lot of wolves. Each one eventually coming to the pack and joining our growing family. Our pack
The journey home was fast, but wished it was quicker, I couldn't wait to hold my children in my arms and tell them how much I loved them. I could now give them the life that I wanted to, they would grow up and be happy ajd content with all they have. for once, I was excited to see what the future may hold for me, and o coukdnt wait to see what would happen in my life next. Of course more children will be a must, but other than that I had no idea. I still had so much to learn and do. but now I had the freedom to do it all I didn't know where to start. The wolves that had come into battle with me and my mates bellowed and shouted about how strong I was and how blessed I must be to be able to defeat a warlock such as Balthazar. I had to agree with them, the moon goddess had definitely blessed me, with mates and strength. I was the luckiest girl alive to have what I do, and even with everything that has happened to me in my life I wouldn't change anything. I wouldn't change it because
I screamed out and rushed forward with all the strength that I had, plummeting myself into enemy lines and away from my people. I had to get to Balthazar and end this once and for all.I staked three more vampires before I got to where he was stood, waiting for me in silent awe, he was impressed seeing my powers. But that was only because he wanted them for himself. He wanted nothing more than to use me for his own gain.but not anymore, I was free."You've come a long way, Annalise." He says slowly, a smile breaking across his face."and you are the same asshole you have always been." I growl, Nyx closer to the surface than she has ever been before.she was ready to fight, and was I.Balthazar laughed bitterly, though I could tell he was nervous. He never expected me to get this far. "You can end this now, surrender and all the others c
It took a while to get to Balthazar's land, and what we didn't expect were the amount of wolves present that were chained to wooden poles outside his mansion. Dean included.I wanted nothing more than to run up and free them all, but their were warlocks and vampires blocking my path. Each one of them ready for a fight.the wolves around me screamed and howled their battle cries and set off running into the enemy, biting and scratching. Those that remained in human form and only partially transformed held wooden stakes and spears to take down the vampires.I screamed my own battle cry and pulled away from my mates, jumping into the grey of battle and using my powers against those who dared to attack me.The metallic smells of blood filled my nose as I took down a vampire, staking him through the chest, howls and screams filling the air as the battle waged. The fading screams of the
I look around at all of the wolves present, some already transformed and ready to go. I know now that we have a chance to do this, that we can if we work as a team.I howl at the top of my lungs and then face everyone present once more, gaining all of their attentions at once."we have a real chance to change the world today..." I shout, Matthew coming to my side whilst my other mates continued to prepare weapons. "We are doing this for our future and for the future of all the children and babies of our kind." Growls and shouts break out, all of them agreeing. "Together we will fight through the vampires and kill every warlock in sight!"They begin to chant my name, but what they don't realise is that today I am not myself, today I am the decendent of the moon godddess herself, today I am the Red wolf and we are the ones that will change the world.every man and woman present will fight a
All the warriors and the alphas were stood just outside the pack house, Waiting for me to arrive and give the order, we had been preparing and training for two weeks and I just hoped that it would be enough to take out the warlock.we couldn't wait any longer, it was now or never and every moment we wasted here was another moment that Dean would be close to death. I couldn't lose any of my mates, I just couldn't. I don't know what I would do if anything happened to them.I wanted nothing more than for us all to be safe and happy, but for that to happen Balthazar needed to die, he would never let my kind go, he would never free our people.we had to take matters into our own hands, I just prayed that when the time came I would know exactly what to do and how to defeat him.But then again I couldn't hold out much hope of that, I mean, he could just as easily kill or render me useless. He has
I woke up slowly, my head throbbing slightly and the light too bright for my eyes. But that's when I heard it, the cries of my children from somewhere in the room. I opened my eyes and tried to sit up, my eyes scanning the room, searching for them.alexander had one of the twins and Drax had the other, gently shushing them as they cried. Both children had my red hair, their eyes a bright green; and they were beautiful."my babies." I sobbed, catching the attention of my mates."Would you like to hold him?" Alexander asked, walking towards me with my son in his arms."yes." I cried, unable to hold my tears of joy.Drax walked forward as I took my son from alex, showing me my little girl. It was perfect. I couldn't believe my eyes. My two beautiful and perfect children were right here."you did well love, they are healthy and strong." Al
I slept quite a lot the next few days while my mates sorted out the finer details for the attack, but I wasn't sure of everything. It all seemed rushed, but I guess we had no choice about that. We could either attack within the next few days or risk being attacked and killed or captured. Something I knew that we couldn't risk.I had my c-section today, and we would finally meet the twins, but something was missing, or should I say someone. I just wish that Dean didn't get captured when he did, I needed him by my side. He was my mate and his presence brought me comfort.I rolled out of bed and showered, it took longer than normal, but I needed to feel clean. It was strange being pregnant, you never quite feel like yourself, and when the babies kick it feels a little surreal.I know a woman's body is meant for this, but it's still so strange, I'm growing people inside of me, two healthy little babies are develo