I walk back down to the ground floor and into the kitchen, Zane waiting for me there as he cooks us something to eat. I look over into the pan to see some kind of stew and smile, my mates know how to look after me, they always know how to take care of what I need.
"this smells great." I say, smelling the stew in the air.
"I'm glad you think so, it'll be ready soon." He pauses, turning to face me. "How did it go with Balthazar? I wasn't allowed to intervene."
My smile widens and I can't help but feel some pride in myself. "I don't think we have to worry about him for now, I told him that I would go nowhere with him and showed him some of my power, he didn't like it at all. But I don't think he's much of a threat." Nyx huffed within me, "he'll never be a problem again, we can totally bring down that warlock."Zane nods, but I can see worry coating his face. "did you tell him about th
here with my mouth wide open, awestruck by what Eve had done, my heart swelling with love for her. The room was pained in a light blue, white clouds also painted and a sun on one wall. The carpet was a dark shade of blue, white rugs lining where the two cribs were side by side.toys, clothes and nappies were neatly put away into drawers and their was two changing stations ready for when the babies arrived. I couldn't believe that she had done all of this in the space of two days.i walked towards a chest of drawers, running my hands over the stuffed animals and soft toys, my mind going to what my children would be like. How they would act and what personalities they would have, who would my children become?What movies would they enjoy?what would their favourite colours be?I couldn't help but wonder if they would be similar or completely different, would they share a bond w
I heard shouts from outside, causing me to stand up and walk towards the window, my chest heaving heavily, I hadn't seen most of the pack, or the other betas yet, I wasn't even officially Luna, but that didn't mean I didn't care about the people. I wanted them all to be safe and happy, just as I wanted my mates to be happy.i opened the curtain and leaned against the windowsill, trying to get a better view of outside, my heart thudding in my chest at what I saw. Rogues we're making their way into the territory, hundreds of them and I could smell them from here; the rotten flesh and stink of blood.I had to do something! They were coming from the west side, and if they continued most people would be caught by surprise. We'd lose loads of the pack that way, especially with how many rogues were out there."Nyx what should we do? We aren't linked to the pack yet, we can't warn people." I asked in a panic, childre
The rogues I crushed died quickly and in agony, each one of them begging for mercy, a mercy that I wouldn't grant. They wouldn't have shown me or anyone else mercy if they were given the chance, so I would not show it to them. I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me, but I ignored it as more rogues rushed to my position, knowing that they would have to take me out first if they had any hope of taking over the pack and destroying the people in it. but I wouldn't allow that to happen, I know what I can do and I know that I can beat them, they don't stand a chance against the power that the moon goddess gave to me. the pack warriors and my mates had arrived to join the battle, each one of them fighting for their lives against the unusually strong wolves. They had help to be that strong, I knew that for certain, I could almost smell the magic that was seeping from them. Empowering their movements. "B
I storm up the stairs and into my bedroom, deciding to shower in order to get all the blood of me, but I couldn't help but growl under my voice, furious at what Dean had said to me. How could he be like that? I saved the lives of pack members and yet he tried to label me as weak. I step under the streaming water, trying to calm my racing heart as I looked down at the growing bump on my stomach, rubbing it softly. It wasn't like I was purposely trying to harm my babies, I didn't want anything happening to them, just like my mates didn't. but that didn't mean he could talk to me like that, I had done nothing but try and help, not anger anyone. "Nyx what are we going to do? I feel like everyone tries to control us." I complain, though most of my anger has gone now, replaced with sadness. Didnt Dean trust us? "I think he was just worried about the babies, we are chatting the ne
We walked to the kitchen together, our hands entwined, it was nice to show affection in this way, and it was also rare. So much has happened in the months that I left slavery, much more than I could have ever dreamed.I had so much to experience, so much to learn, but I was getting there and maybe one day, when our children our grown, the world would be different. I hoped that it would be safer for them, I didn't want them to suffer as I have, I wanted them to be happy from their younger years.but I guess that is what everyone wants for their children, a better life to grow and be happy. I just pray that that dream is a reality, I couldn't imagine them going through what I had, and if it was within my power, I'd never pet anyone hurt them.their lives will be different , they would be better, they would have everything they could ever dream of, maybe more. Yes, I realise the risk of them growing up spoilt, b
I stand there shocked, not knowing what to say, I knew that Balthazar would go to certain lengths to get me back, but this? I could never have expected him to go to every warlock he knows in order to trap me.what were we going to do? We wouldn't be able to fight that many of them, no matter how many we had in the pack. We would lose.I walked backwards until I hit a chair and flopped into it, utterly defeated and terrified, I didn't know how we were going to get through this. How could we survive an attack of this magnitude?"I'm going to end up a slave." I whisper, throwing my head into my hands."I'd die before I let you go back to that Annalise." Zane murmurs, kneeling down in front of me as gently kissing my head. "We will fight them.""we can't win." I whisper, tears forming in my eyes. "What will happen to our children?"matthew came to kneel next to Z
Drax and I started sending emails and messages hours ago, the hunched over position I had taken in front of the computer now taking its toll on my back. I absently rubbed my stomach as I looked over the email I had just written to the river tribe further north."Dear Alpha Adrian,I hope this email arrives at a good time, my name is Annalise and I am the Red wolf, graced into existence by the Red Moon Goddess. As you are more than likely aware, the warlock Balthazar is promising to share me as though I am some sort of prize. This can not be allowed to happen.I offer you my powers to help protect both yourself and your pack if you would be willing to aid us in the upcoming battle against Balthazar and those that follow him.He sees our kind as nothing but slaves to be used and disguarded when we are no longer needed, and it is my understanding that other warlocks are the same in this view. We cannot as a species allow this to
I entered the kitchen with Drax close behind me, surprised to see that my mates were still up and waiting for me, concern littering their features. I walked up to Zane who was closest to us, and hugged him tightly, pouring all of my affection through the bond we shared."I've sent as many emails as I could, it's just a waiting game now." I announced, burrying my head in Zanes chest."Hopefully we'll hear some good news soon." Zane soothes, rubbing my sore back.Dean steps forward and kisses my head, "surely some of the packs will come to help, we've helped them plenty in the past.""Perhaps, it depends what Balthazar has promised them. I just hope that what we are offering is better, or they have faith in their own race." Alexander adds, ushering me towards the table as he grabs me a plate of food. "here you need to eat.""Thank you." I say, turning towards the door where Drax still st
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