An offer. His words make my heart rate spike, I felt uncomfortable from his words. “Andrei, I am mated.” I breathe out. “Hhmm things can change.” His eyes burn into my skin. I’m struggling to hold his gaze, my eyes want to look to the floor, not see any kind of desire in his eyes. I was only for Lance to desire. He continues to pull me to the hallway, to the basement door where two guards stand outside. “Any trouble?” He demands an update of them. “No my King, all quiet here.” A guard replies. “Good!”He starts to gently pull me down the stairs into the basement, but it is unnatural for my body to go down these stairs. I pull back, apprehensive. “Aida, I promised you won’t be harmed.” I can tell by his eyes that he actually means that. Against my better judgement I follow him downstairs, I needed to make sure Henri was still alive and where Caleb wasn’t being held captive. I follow Andrei down the stairs to find Henri, Saskia, William, Trisha, Caleb and Skylar tied up on ch
Hands outstretched. Everything is slowed down to the tiniest of details. I could already hear a commotion outside, had Mav or Axel gained consciousness and taken back control? I can feel each of my heart beats, each bang against my chest, each thud warning me to do something. No, not these stairs…I refuse to be pulled down these stairs any more. I try to push my hands forward, trying to reach out. But it is only thin air that greets me. Panic takes over me as I feel myself losing the battle against Andrei and gravity. Until he appears at the top of the stairs, like a godly apparition. He meets my reached out hands and manages to pull me towards him. His scent, my favourite smell, wraps around me like a protective arm. “Aida!” He sighs desperately grabbing hold of my hands. It is then over in seconds. A loud crash behind me turns my head to find two wolves fighting at the bottom of the stairs. I breathe a sigh of relief as he pulls me into his chest and helps to rebalance my foot
A new study buddy. “You’ve got a lot to tell me my little wolf.” Lance’s voice pushes Rory’s from out of my head. “Let’s start with how you got yourself captured shall we?” I muse back through the mind-link at him. His arms wrap tightly around my lower back and he pulls me into him, inhaling my scent. “Hmm less talking….” He starts to kiss my neck, nibbling on my skin, leaving new marks. His wolf won’t like that another male has marked me with finger prints. He will feel the need to give me small love bites tonight and I wouldn’t dream of stopping him. “Was it Andrei?” His back stiffens as I shake my head in response. He takes hold of my hand as he gently pulls me through the alpha house hallway and back outside into the courtyard. “Anyone of these?” He asks me through the mind-link. I look through the collection of rogues now sitting on the floor. They were now being held captive by the lycan and sagar pack warriors that had been in their captivity until only ten minutes ago.
A steamy shower. It’s been a week since the fall of Andrei and the rebel rogues. Or the ones we captured at least. We knew there were rogues still scattered around and we had sent trackers out to locate any possible locations. Today was Alpha Triste’s hearing, he had been under lycan surveillance whilst Mav led a search on his pack grounds for evidence. We were to attend the Triste pack later on this morning and make a decision going forward. Giovanni was tutoring me now. My lessons with Lorrel seemed to have organically reduce and my lessons with him grew more frequent. It was 6.30am and I had been up for two hours already. I was struggling to sleep now, I would wake up in the night with a surge of energy…a want to clean things and then would be tired again come mid morning. I was also waking up in cold sweat panicking about the babies coming and us not being prepared. The palace wasn’t finished, we didn’t have nursery furniture and I only had a chance to order a few basic baby
A day of surprises. “Uncle? What a surprise?” Lance keeps his growl at bay, fun mate time has now officially ended. “Is it? Every morning Lance I’ve been tutoring Aida, it shouldn’t be a surprise I am here.” He helps himself to some fresh coffee in the kitchen. “Typical.” Lance groans in my mind. “I’ll make it up to you tonight.” I promise through the link. “Two ticks and I’ll be with you.” I say to Giovanni who just waves his hands not caring about catching Lance and I in our towels having showered together. “Aida I haven’t made eight children without lots of practice.” He muses. “Too much information Uncle.” Lance growls as he enters the bedroom to the sound of Giovanni’s playful laughter. ….It was now late morning and we had arrived at the Triste pack grounds. Axel, Brennan and Giovanni accompanied Lance and I in our vehicle, with warriors following us behind. It was a tight squeeze and I was now struggling with seatbelts. The compromise was that Lance wrapped his arms arou
No judgement among friends. “Here, lay her here.” I suggest to Colette to place the sleeping Rayna on mine and Lance’s bed. I place cushions around the sleeping beauty, just to keep her extra safe. I cover her with one of the wool shawls Luna Rennie gifted, trying to keep her warm. Until she could speak her mind, I had a feeling we would all be extra protective of Rayna. Is she hot? Is she cold? Would a simple cut on her knee from the playground heal like a lycan…or even a werewolf for that matter. Until she is older, we won’t know how dominant her human side is. The baby shower had ended around an hour ago and there were now discussions of a takeaway and a movie before bed. I couldn’t wait for the palace to be completed, it would mean Colette could stay over more and she, Mav and Rayna could have their own designated living space.I hadn’t laughed so hard in such a long time. The baby shower was just what we all needed. I was teamed up with Axel for the nappy game and I ended up
A coven connection. “Fine, tell the guards to show her to Alpha’s office.” Lance commands. “Did you want me to come?” Mav asks, looking between Lance and I. Waiting for either of us to answer. This is the first time I actually felt like the Alpha Luna by Lance’s side. “No, you stay with Colette. We will only be down the hallway if we need you.” I smile as Lance takes my hand and leads me to the door. As the door closes he wraps his arms around my back, resting his hand on my hip. “Use the mind-link with me at any time you feel uncomfortable.” He orders. “I’m sure I’ll be fine, but yes I will if I need to.” We enter the alpha office, turning the lights on and Lance fires up the computer. I walk to the window and look down at the training courtyard but turn swiftly when I see males showering in the outdoor showers. “I think the males need an indoor shower area.” I smirk as I walk over to Lance. “Yes, good point. Wouldn’t want you comparing them to me.” He possessively growls as
A new dress. I wake up the next day, Saturday, alone in bed. I had reached for Lance but found his side of the bed stone cold, which meant he had been up for a while. “Morning sleepyhead.” His voice was getting deeper by the day. He was losing the soft bodily charms of being a prince and now becoming the solid warrior body of a king. There was not one muscle that wasn’t toned, not one ounce of unused body fat…he was a killing machine. “Morning, how long have you been up?” I stretch out before reaching for my mobile phone to see it is only 8am, usually I was the one up early. It was the first night in a long time that I had slept through and I felt very energised. “I thought you could do with a lay in. I won’t be much longer.”“Okay, I’ll jump in the shower…”“Then I definitely won’t be much longer.” His wolf purrs through the mate bond. That was one thing we hadn’t done together yet since being mated, shift together. Let our wolves complete our bond, I know my wolf needed it and I’
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A pledge. Lance POVAida had been extremely quiet on the drive back home. After packing we said our goodbyes and wished Trey good luck for his training with Giovanni. “Are you okay?” I place my hand on her thigh, as I check the rear view mirror. Both babies were sound asleep in their car seats and I was leading the security convoy back home. Brennan insisted on returning sooner than planned with us, he wanted to give Aida a full check up. He quietly said to me that judging by the twin’s early arrival we need to consider March onwards for her delivery. “I’m just a little shocked that’s all.” “You’re putting your block up, I can’t feel you. Aren’t you excited?”“Yes of course, of course I am. I just…I just wanted to do the training…to help keep them safe.” She looks out of her side window, not letting me look at the emotions on her face. “Angel, you don’t need to train to keep them safe. I have an army of warriors to keep them safe, I will keep you all safe.” …..“Aida would you
Boxing DayChristmas was everything and more. We didn’t buy Lex and Leona much because..well they are babies and didn’t actually know it was Christmas. The day was more for us and I thoroughly enjoyed making those memories as a family. Blake’s and Trey’s ceremony was beautiful and I can see why people waited for a special marking. But Lance had waited for so long to mark me that I didn’t regret our love story for one moment. Our wedding would be our celebration in front of our family and friends and the ceremony got me excited to start planning when I returned from training with Giovanni. I would definitely ask Blake to help with the planning. Their ceremony was under the winter night’s sky with the stars acting as twinkling fairy lights against the strong moon’s glow. She had been growing her hair out for the occasion and instead of the pixie cut when I first met her, she had managed to grow it out into a long bob, which she styled wavy with winter berries styled in a number of r
Christmas with the family. It was now December, Christmas Eve to be precise, and I was so excited to not only experience Lex’s and Leona’s first Christmas but to start training with Giovanni on Boxing Day. I had weaned Lex and Leona completely off me and they were now on solids and cow’s milk. Colette couldn’t believe their development. I knew shifter children developed quicker than human babies, but Colette found it hard to get her head around it. In fact, Lex was almost a similar size to Rayna even though he was 5 months younger than her. Colette was heavily pregnant and her mood swings were increasing. She was quite adamant that she didn’t want to know the baby’s gender this time around and was quite blunt to Mav about it. They had moved back to their house near the Mulder pack, she wanted her space and I understood, she was uncomfortable nesting in someone else’s home. I still saw her regularly and Mav every day. We had even babysat Rayna a couple of times so Colette could get
Saying goodbye. “Trust the Mulder Alpha, he holds the second of three!” Fern’s voice kept ringing in my ears. Is that what she meant, that Rory’s dagger was similar to the dagger Fiona used in the battle. Would it have killed me? It didn’t kill Fern, but is that because she has tied herself to Leona and Lex? It certainly was a powerful weapon. I could feel its power as soon as it cut my palm. With every cut it took longer to heal. I could feel a slight tingle in the wound, as I clasp it open and shut repeatedly. “Still healing?” Lance’s voice comes from the office door, his body engulfing the door frame as he lent up against it. “It’s taking longer this time.” I say as I trace my finger across the wound, even with Lance’s alpha saliva it wasn’t quite there yet. “Want me to re-lick it?” He smirks seductively as he walks into the office and closes the door behind him. “Well…if you’re offering.” I smile back at him before taking on a more serious tone. “I think Rory’s dagger migh
Setting out the terms. I was woken up by a few things. Something hard poking me from behind, Lance also snoring behind me…so that explained the something hard poking me from behind. I also woke up hot and sweaty, which hasn’t happened to me in a long time. I don’t remember dreaming last night, maybe it was a hot night. It was August after all and the summer heat was still clinging on before the autumnal wind change in a few week’s time. Lex was stirring whether he also added to my early awakening or his stirring was a result of my awakening…goddess knows. I throw on my nude leggings and a vest top before taking Lex down with me before he wakes up his daddy and sister to change him and give him some milk. I’m not even sure what the time was but the morning still had a slight darkness to it which for summer would tell me is was between 4am and 5am. The moon was just starting her transition of handing over the light shift to the sun. Lex and I settle down on the sofa once he has b
A chosen family. It was now dinner time and Rory had returned to the royal home having watched some trainees down at the training base. I know Rowan is keen to train and I wonder, when of age, if Rory will agree to enlist him. He hasn’t admitted it but I know he is impressed with Rafe’s training, especially as he has been heading up the Mulder pack security function recently. I had offered to make dinner tonight, even with Axel’s playful rude comments about my cooking. He said if there was a French fry in sight, he would order a takeaway in. Okay so that did spoil my initial plan but then I offered spaghetti bolognaise, garlic bread and salad for everyone and their mouths were already drooling from the mere prospect. There was fifteen of us sitting around the table, including my cutie Rayna. She was so proud to be sat in a high chair and eating the same dinner as the grown ups. Although she was making quite a mess of her outfit…and the floor for that matter but I didn’t care. I’m s
Steamy time in the office. “Do I even want to ask who you have in mind?” I chuckle as he closes the door, after watching Rory walk down the corridor. “No, because right now I have you all to myself.” He seductively grins as he locks the office door. “That’s true!” I stand up off his chair and walk towards the other side of the desk, perching against it slightly.Blake had put my outfit together for me today. A tight black vest top with skin coloured leggings. She said my wardrobe space was huge and looked very sad with nothing in it. So I ordered a few bits on her recommendation, and clearly my fiancé appreciated my attire today. “Do you have any idea how sexy you look in those leggings?” His eyes turn to that of a predator, ready to devour me. His eyes remain on me, my skin heating under his focused stare, as he prowls towards me. My body reacts to his movement, my breathing quickening as my breasts rise and fall under my tight vest. He leans into me, encasing me against the de
A forever friendship. Three weeks have passed and the dust was starting to settle. The Saunders pack had lost a lot of warriors and we have been providing lycan muscle to help protect their borders while they train pack members in case another attack occurred. However, you could be the best trained warrior yet a fight against witchcraft would completely reduce your chances of survival. This brought a new fire to my belly in ensuring the safety of the shifter community’s future. The Santos Lycan training programme was actually over subscribed and fully booked for the next two years. Alpha’s were keen to ensure their warriors were trained at the highest level. I think it also helped that they had pledged to me and knew I wouldn’t let anything untoward happen to their male and female fighters whilst on Royal Lycan land. Rafe had completed his training and I was sad to see him go. I missed seeing him around the training base. Alpha Ray and Luna Rennie came to his graduation, even Rowan