“I just wanted to check on you. How have you been?”
“I’ve been okay.” I shrug my shoulders because I don’t know what else to say. It’s not like I can tell Sara the truth of what’s been happening since I got back.
I swallow hard again when Sara takes the washing basket from my hands.
I nervously watch as she places it on the counter before turning to me with a smile. I smile back and gasp when she pulls me into her arms.
No one other than Sara has ever hugged me before. It seems to come naturally to Sara, and I feel emotional while wrapping my arms around her back.
Though the Queen spoke with me about what happened, and she apologised, she never touched me. I didn’t expect her to offer that kind of comfort, no one ever has. But with Sara, it’s
“How the hell can you drink so much and not be drunk?!”“Because I’m not a fucking lightweight.”I roll my eyes at Christian, my best friend and would-be Beta, when my father finally hands me my own pack.Christian sways in his seat with a smirk on his face. The man never could keep up with me when it came to alcohol. He sometimes forgets that I’m a Romerian Alpha and also a Royal. Alcohol doesn’t affect us the way it does other wolves.What makes me laugh about Christian is the fact in order to get drunk, he needs to swallow a barrel full of the stuff. Alcohol doesn’t affect us wolves as it does a mere human being. Meaning, this idiot has drunk half a brewery.When Chrisitan asked me to meet him at the pub in town, I thought it would do me good to get o
I push my fingers into the dirt on either side of me from where I sit on my knees. My eyes are closed, and I breathe in deeply through my nose, letting the winter air cool my lungs.This is beyond wrong, and I know there will be consequences should I follow throw with my plan. However, I don’t care about anything other than making Lillian happy. If it costs me my life, then so be it; it’s not like I have much of one anyway.With Luther ignoring me, even after the few words we exchanged last night, I’m weakening faster than I imagined possible. Pretty soon, I won’t be able to do anything for myself. The bond is bending, and I’m scared that it will break and kill me.I would rather die bringing joy to someone who deserves it than die because of my mate’s unspoken rejection.
We reach the mansion in what seems to be no time at all. I’m sure both Luther and Leander used their vampiric speed, but I can’t say as I noticed either way.I want to tell Leander that Harry should shower before meeting with his parents, but it seems like a silly request.Lilly and Bastian aren’t going to care that their son doesn’t smell like roses. All they’ll care about is holding the child they’ve shed so many tears over.My stomach churns when we come to a stop outside the King’s office. I look up at Luther; his eyes have blackened over, which tells me he’s mind-linking his family.“They’re already here,” He tells Leander. “Lilly and Bastian are telling Mum and Dad how their baby check-up went.”“Good. You go in
The dungeon smells terrible; I suppose the way anyone would imagine them to smell – piss, vomit, shit, ugh, great.There are two dungeons in Dalgaard Mansion.The dungeon to the west isn’t really what you’d call a dungeon; it’s more like a basic hotel. Though the rooms are cells, they have beds and working toilets with small sinks. Those cells are reserved for anyone who pisses off the King or Queen. People who haven’t really done anything wrong but need to be shown who’s boss without losing their lives.The dungeon to the east is every person’s worst nightmare. This is the place traitors, and hardened criminals are kept. They’re also tortured here, sometimes to death.That’s what I am now, a traitor an
I stroke my sleeping son’s hair back from his forehead. It’s been two days, and I still can’t believe he’s here. For seven months, Bastian and I grieved the child we lost.Harry had always felt like mine. From the moment I saw him as a tiny baby, I loved him. As he grew, I fell deeper in love with him.There was nothing I wouldn’t do for Harry, and I made him mine. I adopted my son as soon as I convinced my father that it was the right thing to do.I still remember the first time he called me ‘Mama’ I’d been to visit Harry at the children’s home, and we’d spent a few hours together.Mum said that I shouldn’t get too attached to him because, one day, someone would come along and take him home with them. But I couldn’t stay away because Harry was the light in my d
It takes Bastian and me no time at all to reach the dungeon. No one questions why we’re here; they wouldn’t dare. We are the future rulers of Zidiah, plus everyone is terrified that my wolf will break out and kill them.Idiots.I clutch Bastain’s hand in my own and breath deeply, letting it out through my mouth. I’ve been in many situations in my life, but never anything like this. I don’t know if I can handle what’s to come, seeing Jenna chained up in a cell.We’ve all heard how Luther ordered his mate to be chained in silver. We were told not to interfere because Dad said it was Luther’s choice. I just don’t know how bad Jenna will look once I reach her cell.“Okay?”I nod at Bastian without looking at him.
I’m not sure how long I have left on this earth, but I do know that this pain is never-ending. The guards beat me regularly and laugh as they do so.They kick me just because they can, and they laugh when my body spasms from the shocks that rock my body every hour.Luther hasn’t once come to see me. Not once has he asked about me, and I’m dying slowly, in so many ways, I’ve lost count.Lilly and Bastian came to see me, so did Sara and Leander at some point. Each one told me not to worry, and they wouldn’t let the execution go ahead. But I know there is no way for them to stop it, so I don’t hold out any hope.I’ve stopped crying. I have no more tears to shed; they dried up a while ago. I don’t even scream when my restraints send electric shocks through my body any longer. The only reas
“Zach, you’re stepping a second too soon.”Zach sighs and rolls his eyes in my direction.The boy is a little shit if ever I knew one. He recently had his first shift, and at sixteen, he thinks he knows everything already.Being the Gammer’s son means Zach feels he has nothing left to learn when it comes to combat. He knows nothing. Training to be a warrior is hard work, and it doesn’t happen overnight.The little shit should think himself lucky that I’m allowing him to train with Section Four. Extremely lucky as sixteen-year-olds do not get to train as a rule. You have to be seventeen even to be considered to join a faction to train with us. That little prick is only here because of who his father is.I took it upon myself years ago to train Zidhah’s troops.
“Remember to contact me immediately if I’m needed.”“You won’t be needed, Luther.” Christian mumbles.I grit my teeth.“Look,” He sighs. “You don’t need to repeat yourself over and over. It’s not the first time I’ve been left in charge. Nothing will happen to the pack, I promise.”Christian is right; I know he is.I’ve left the man in charge plenty of times over the past two years. He’s always done great, and I know he’ll be just as good this time.I guess I’m just nervous about seeing Lorcan, and I don’t know why. I have a feeling in the pit of my stomach that something is wrong.Maybe I’m just an overprotective big brother,
Two Years Later “Jenna, do we really need to take all of this stuff?” I roll my eyes and huff at Luther. “Yes, we have to take it all! We have to be prepared for every eventuality.” Luther shakes his head while zipping my suitcase. He’s annoyed with me, and I hate that. I don’t mean to keep being difficult, but I’m scared to death of what the next few weeks will bring. Luther and I are about to visit Lorcan at his pack. No, Lorcan hasn’t found his mate, which is usually the reason a Prince acquires a pack. Orrin could no longer handle Lorcan’s erratic behaviour within the Royal pack, so Orrin sent him on his way. Orrin handed over Silver Paw pack to Lorcan on the understanding he was a good Alpha. No one agre
“How are you feeling?” I ask while tucking Jenna’s hair behind her ear.Jenna smiles.Since Jenna accepted her Goddess powers, she’s seemed lighter somehow. My mate always seemed to have the weight of the world on her shoulders, but now she’s free.“I’m fine, Luther. Please don’t worry about me, sweetheart.”I take Jenna’s face between my hands.“I can’t help but worry, Jenna. I almost lost you today. Do you have any idea what that did to me?”Jenna closes her eyes and nods her head.Tears fall from her eyes, and I feel like a cunt for upsetting her. But I need Jenna to know how hard almost losing has hit me.What happened today w
Sweet fucking freedom!In the middle of Dalgaard forest, I stand with my eyes closed and breathe in the fresh air. My lungs expand, and I’m in fucking heaven.I am alive!I have so much to thank Jenna for; that girl almost lost her life to give me my own. There is nothing I won’t do for Jenna. Anything she needs, and I’ll be there.All my life, I have waited for this moment. Now it’s here; it doesn’t feel real.I pinch my arms and chuckle because it stings. “I’m real,” I mumble to myself.“That you are,”I turn my head with a smile on my face. “What are you doing here?”Jenna walks around me, Luther holding her hand. Both stand in front
"Jenna, I want you to know that I’m sorry for all that you have suffered,”I fold my arms around myself and bite the inside of my cheek.“But there have been times where I’ve intervened in your life. I put the idea in Lorcan’s mind to convince Luther to give you his blood which saved your life. I would have smite those who hurt you, but Luther beat me to it. When your brother came to you, it was because I whispered to his subconscious where you were.“I knew that Slade would tell Jin about you, but I knew that it was time. I realised that I’d robbed you of love, and I hate myself for it.“I may not have been there for you when you needed me, but I didn’t abandon you completely. I won’t abandon you now. You’re coming home with me where you belong, and that’s fina
I’m floating outside my body, wondering if I’m alive or dead. Seeing Lorcan standing in front of Luther, smiles on their faces, happy emotions fill me. It worked; the ritual worked. Lorcan and Luther are finally free, and I couldn’t be happier. Things are going to be okay now for Lorcan and Luther. Luther can finally get through a day without wondering when and if Lorcan will take over his mind and body. The two of them will finally be able to have a conversation face to face. Lorcan is going to live the life he’s always wanted. I just hope that now Lorcan has been given the life he wanted, he won’t waste it being angry. “Jenna?” I turn to face the beautiful honey-haired woman calling my name. She reminds me of Selene and when I saw her in my cell. Apart from the
“Jenna?” Mum draws Jenna’s eye. “I know how scary this must be right now. I also know that you have more questions than your brain can keep up with, but you are my only chance,”Jenna pulls away from me and scrubs her hands over her face. “I know that, Anja, but there is so much to take in,”Jenna walks over to the open fire and stares into it. I want to go to her and tell her that she doesn’t have to do this. I won’t let Jenna think she has to go through with this ritual just to please everyone else.‘She does have to this, Luther! I know she’s your mate, but if the oracle is saying that Jenna can free us, then she has to. Do you want me to beg, is that it?’
“This is crazy!” I stand in front of Serafina’s burning fire with my hands on her head. “What the hell did you just shove inside my head?”“The truth, Jenna.”“Jenna, calm down.” Anja holds out her hand to calm me, but I shake my head vigorously.I don’t want anyone touching me right now; I’m scared the anger will explode out of me and kill someone!The oracle’s cat curls itself around my legs, purring and searching itself against my shin. I nudge it away from me. I love cats, but right now, I don’t want even a cat to touch me.“I know this hard for you to get your head around,”“That’s an understatement. I can’t believe this; how can you honestly believe that I&r
“Are you sure this will work?”Selene nods her head once in my direction.“It will work, Serafina. Have I ever lied to you?”“No,” Selene has never lied to me, though she has steered me wrong once or twice.Not that the Moon Goddess would take any blame for such a thing. Selene makes no mistakes, according to her, and it’s the rest of us who fail.Today, nothing can go wrong, not one thing.In a dream last night, it came to me, the cure to the curse put upon the Dalgaard Prince’s.For almost twenty-six years, I have searched for a way to help the King and Queen. For just as long, I have failed.Of course, all these years have been frustrating. Never once have