Within seconds, the room is empty of all but Luther and me. A shiver runs through my spine as Luther sits next to me, his knee against my hip, so he’s facing me. He looks at me for a moment; I have to swallow the lump in my throat.
I don’t know what to say, and I’m scared my voice won’t come out strong if I try.
I bite the inside of my cheek as Luther takes my small hand in his big one. He’s never touched me so gently before. I have to bite my lip to ward off my emotions.
“How are you feeling?”
I swallow again. “Um, I’m doing better.”
“I imagine you’re wondering how you’re sitting here with no injuries.”
I nod while holding onto Luther’s hand even tighter. I don’t want him to
“Though I understood why you said and did what you did, you hurt me badly, Luther. I’m not talking about when you had me locked in a prison cell, changed in silver and tortured,”This time, Luther lowers his head in shame.I can’t stop myself from cupping his cheek. The stubble on his jaw tickles my fingertips; it’s coarse but yet soft to touch.“Luther, I’m not trying to hurt you. I’m just trying to explain how I feel. I wanted to reject you because I thought it would be easier for both of us if I did what you so obviously wouldn’t.”“I’m so sorry, Jenna,”I can hear the sincerity in Luther’s words, and it makes my heart sore with love. I bite my lower lip to hide the smile, trying to escape me.
“Wow,”I watch Jenna with a smile on my face as she stares around the room. I’ve never seen her look so awed before.I don’t see what’s so special about the room. There’s a large bed, a walk-in closet, a bathroom, a dresser and many accessories that bring the whole thing together. Sure, it’s opulent, but it’s nothing special to me.‘You’rea moron, Luther. It’s special to Jenna because she slept in a room the size of a box.’Valerian has a point, and I’m stupid for not realising it sooner.“I took the liberty of getting you a few things.”Jenna looks at me wi
I finish showering and quickly dry off. I pull on the boxer briefs I brought into the bathroom with me and then brush my teeth. I then enter the bedroom, still towel drying my hair.My mind is elsewhere while I spray deodorant and brush out my hair. I always leave my hair to air dry; blow-drying takes out the shine and makes it brittle.Yes, I’m vain when it comes to my hair.I look at myself in the dresser mirror. I look tired; my eyes are a little bloodshot. I haven’t slept much in weeks; I couldn’t sleep when Jenna was in a coma. All I wanted was to be near her, and I didn’t sleep; in case she woke up and was frightened.Of course, there were times I fell asleep with my head on her hand, but an hour here and there wasn’t enough for anyone.I was terrified that my mate
“Wow,”“You say ‘Wow’ a lot, do you know that?”I look at Luther and laugh. “Sorry, I’m just not used to being part of such grandiose things.”Luther pulls a face while looking around the bedroom we’re to share here at Greenrock. “It’s just a bedroom, Jenna.”Luther doesn’t see things the way I do because he grew up wealthy. All the banquet halls, festivals, balls, and grand rooms are all my mate knows. He’s Royalty, son of the Alpha King, Alpha of all Alphas around the world.Luther doesn’t realise why this would be shocking to me.The only time I ever walked into rooms like this one was to clean, and never a males room. Luther’s chambers back home – our chambers
I can’t help smiling as I watch Luther looking around the room in confusion. The four-poster bed, filled with cushions, the dark wood dresser, and the thick shagpile rug in front of the open fire, mean nothing to my mate.To me, they represent comfort, and Goddess knows I’ve never had that.“To you, it’s just a bedroom,” I shrug, still looking around the room. It’s stunning, especially with the wall lights shining as they flicker from the candles within. The room is modern yet looks somewhat medieval at the same time.Luther cups my cheek, turning my head to face him. He’s smiling at me, and I smile back. “I’m sorry, Sunshine. I know this means a lot to you, and I should be more understanding of the fact you’re not used to staying in places like this.”It’s taki
“She seems happy,”I nod my head at Leander, even though he’s not looking at me.I smile as I watch Jenna laughing with Sara. They’re sitting side by side on the sofa, talking a mile a minute like they haven’t a care in the world.The four of us are in the living room, having spent the day meeting pack members. Of course, Leander and Sara met most of the pack during their Alpha and Luna ceremony. However, there were some who couldn’t attend for whatever reason, so Leander and Sara wanted to meet them personally.Leander asked Jenna and me to go along, and Jenna seemed to be in her element. I got a glimpse of the Luna my mate would become in the following weeks. Kind, compassionate, and willing to do anything for anybody.I was so proud of Jenna today, she put hersel
The fresh air out here is fantastic. Zidiah is a city surrounded by forests, and the atmosphere is good. But Greenrock is away from the city, and everything is peaceful.Luther broke down in front of me earlier this evening. My heart ached so much to see him crying, though I was glad in a way. Luther needed to let out what was hurting him and to free himself of guilt and regret.I held my mate as he cried, and I pushed back my own tears because he needed me. Luther and I talked, and I believe that he’s finally let go of what haunts him.I even told Luther the truth of how long I’ve wished for him to be my mate. He chuckled when I told him that I used to watch him when I was a little girl.But it was the truth; Luther has always been the man I fantasised would be my mate. The Moon Goddess was looking down on me when she g
“My father had a relationship with a woman a couple of years after my mother was killed.”I shudder for no reason at all“Dad was consumed with grief and disappear at not following Mum as is usual for our kind. My father is a powerful Alpha, and the broken mate bond didn’t take him as he’d hoped. Something or someone kept him here with me.”I feel the fingers on my right hand begin to twitch.I don’t know what power this man has, but I have my own ability. I may not know the full strength of it yet, but I’ll be damned if I ever become a victim again. No man will control or hurt me because I am stronger than I have ever been!I will crush this arsehole just as soon as I break the hold.‘
“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