“Who is Enzo?” I sigh. I knew this is what has been upsetting her. “Do not tell me you’ll tell me when I’m older. I’ll find out myself if you won’t tell me.” I know she is very capable of doing what she is threatening and I’d rather she hear it from me than someone else. “Okay but let me tell Maliyah myself. Don’t tell her anything for now.” She nods in agreement. “Enzo is your father.” “I knew it. Why can’t we see him.” “Malayah. I was not in love with him when he got me pregnant.” “Okay so what.” I can see I am going to have to get more specific with her. How do I tell a seven year old something so painful? “Remember how we talked about how babies are made between a man and a woman?” “Yes.” “Remember me telling you and your sister if anyone touches you in a way that is uncomfortable or without your permission to tell me or someone you trust?” “Yeah.” “Enzo did not have my permission. I did not want him to but he did anyway. It is not a happy memory and he is not a good gu
“What’s wrong?” “Someone was there. Your instincts are sharp. Whoever it was, is definitely a wolf. They left tracks in the mud. The wolves followed the tracks but they end randomly. I think it was Enzo and he was teleported once he realized we knew we were being watched. It’s getting frustrating and dangerous not being able to sense them. Are you okay with continuing the party?” “Yes there are plenty of wolves and those from the coven here. I doubt he will try anything.” I take a deep breaths to calm my nerves. “I’ll make sure everyone is on high alert.” “When do you plan on asking about the adoption,” I ask. “As soon as we get home and all settled from the party. I haven’t told my mother or siblings yet. I want their answer and for the papers to be signed before I tell them.” “That sounds perfect.” The day is wrapping to a close. The girls’ friends and their parents begin to leave with their party favors. Some are taking last minutes pictures at the photo booth. Wolves begin c
Malayah As soon as mom and Derek leave, I head back to my room and wait for it to get dark out. I grab the ladder and head out the window to meet Enzo. I’ve gotten good at ditching the wolves for a short period but they always find me eventually. I can sense there are more wolves following me than usual. They must’ve noticed Enzo’s presence today like I did. I run further down the river today and once I’m sure I lost them, I transform and wait for him. “I don’t like this Malayah,” says Leila but I ignore. “You’re late today,” says Enzo. I turn around and seem him come out from the trees. I’m hesitant today. After what mom told me today, I’m nervous to be around him. “What is it Malayah? I figured you would be happy. It’s your birthday and I brought you and your sister a present.” “Mom told me the reason she ended up pregnant was because you touched her without permission.” I keep my distance. “Is that what she’s telling everyone?” He shakes his head. “I can promise you that is not
Davina I woke up the next morning to Derek glued to me. I tried to peel myself away but he tightened his hold. “Good morning beautiful,” he whispers in my ear. “I’m sorry, I was trying not to wake you.” “This is the best wake up call, Mrs. Brooks.” I can feel his smile as he kisses the back of my shoulder. “Changing my name before we even pick a date,” I laugh. “Absolutely love.” “When do you want to tell your mother?” “Whenever you want. Be prepared. Once you do there is no stopping the girls from planning. Keila and Daniela will definitely go crazy with excitement.” “That’s fine. I’m not much of a planner for myself anyway, so if they want to be the wedding planners and I answer the questions I’ll be happy.” “Whatever you want. Though before the wedding I’d like to have the luna ceremony. I want to introduce you to the whole pack. Nero has been dying to mark you.” “Do I have to plan that too?” “No, the previous luna typically takes care of that. Any ideas for a date fo
“Everything okay Davina,” asks Derek. “Ugh…I think I’m getting the stomach bug or something just is not sitting well with me.” “Can I get you anything?” “No I think I’m just going to lie down for a bit. You go do whatever it is you need to without me.” “I can cancel everything. You’re not feeling well.” “No, no. Don’t cancel things just because I don’t feel well. I’ll be fine. If it gets worse I’ll call Dr. Ase okay?” “Okay I’ll come check on you later. I have a meeting with the elders and I’ll get some paperwork completed.” He kisses my forehead and heads to his office. I make my way to the bed and collapse. I feel so tired all of a sudden. What in the world is wrong with me? Derek I feel bad for leaving her but she insists I get my work done. I’ll have to be sure to check on her later. I head back downstairs and see Daniela and Mark waiting. “Is she okay,” asks Daniela. “I think so. She thinks it’s just a stomach bug or something she ate. I’ll be sure to check on her late
Davina I head upstairs to change while Derek makes the phone calls. I’m over the moon with the news. I can’t believe I’m going to have another baby. I hope the girls take the news well. This next year is going to be so busy with planning both the luna and wedding ceremonies while pregnant. Now that I know I’m pregnant I can’t wait to go shopping and decorate the nursery. I inform Miss Kat of everyone who is coming to dinner and she begins preparing the meal she has in mind. Calista has just returned with the girls and they are upstairs showering from their time at the stables. Mark and Keila arrive with their mates and of course little Braydon. I ensure to hug Keila and then steal Braydon from her. He’s so small and so cuddly. I catch Derek staring at me and I smile at him. He walks over to me and kisses Braydon on the head. “I can’t wait to see you like this all the time with our own little one,” he whispers. “shhh,” I say but I can’t help and grin at his words. He chuckles at m
Davina These last few months have gone by quickly. Malayah had her one on one with Mia Hamm and seems to be in better spirits lately. She still goes on her midnight runs, maybe they’re helping. Derek and I have our birthdays so close together we went on a weekend getaway to the mountains in North Carolina. The girls are back in school and busy with soccer practice and equestrian practice after school. I also have them both seeing Michael for self defense classes separately. They go see him once a week alone. Michael hasn’t reported concerns about Maliyah but he thinks Malayah is hiding something. We’ll need to keep a close eye on her. I don’t get to see them often but I try to ensure we spend the weekends together. I’ve been busy during the week planning with Calista for the luna ceremony since that is coming up. Today we are heading to the tailor to get my dress altered. I’m almost half way done with my pregnancy and already feel ridiculously huge. I’ve been so busy we still haven’t
“Good night Maliyah.” We head to Malayah’s room and knock on her door. There is no answer. I look at Derek and open the door. “Malayah?” She is no where to be found. Derek makes a phone call. “Thanks David. Stay on her trail. If she doesn’t return home by midnight bring her home yourself. She’ll throw a fit about it though.” He then hangs up the phone. “She snuck out for a run again. David Kent is following her.” I sigh. “I wish she would talk to me. She says one thing but her facial expressions say another. I’m worried she’s too interested in Enzo.” “I know love. The best we can do is keep an eye on her. We could always house arrest her,” he jokes. “No that’ll just make her sneaking out worse. I want her to see Michael more often. He helped me. Maybe he can help her.” “I think that is an excellent idea. When soccer season is over she can start training after school instead. I’ll call him and see if he can see her more than once a week.” “Thanks Derek.” He picks me back up and
Thank you for pushing through and finishing book 1. Please let me know what you think! Book 2, Family Secrets is where I will publish any and all sequels. I am in the process of changing the title name to just The Silver Dragon Series. I plan for there to be a total of 6 books. Books 1, which you just read, through 3 will be Davina and Derek's journey to defeat those after her so she can live in peace. Book 4 will follow her daughter Maliyah, Book 5 will follow her twins and book 6 will follow her last child. Please let me know what y'all think of the story and show your support with those gems. Take a look at my other books: The Blood Red Wolf. I have finished the whole book and 2 chapters are scheduled to be released every Mon/Wed/Fri. The last chapter will be released end of September. The Alpha's Tribrid. First book is complete with chapters being released Mon/Fri. I will post book 2 of The Alpha's Tribrid there so it's easier to find. I have more stories floating around
Derek As soon as we touch down on the runway we both unbuckle our seat belts and rush out the door as soon as it’s opened. There are two cars waiting for as I instructed. One to wait for our luggage and another to immediately take us home. I order my wolf to speed home. Davina hasn’t spoken a word since we left. I can tell she has been trying to communicate with Malayah with no luck. I have been practicing using my telepathy as well but haven’t been able to get through either. It’s weird being able to do that in my human form. I try communicating with Mark. “Mark can you hear me?” “Derek?” “Yes it’s me.” “How are you doing that?” “I’ll explain later. Any leads?” “No, she vanished. There is a package here for Davina though. It’s spelled shut. I think only Davina can open it.” “We will be there in ten minutes. Meet us in the conference room. Have mom keep the kids busy.” “Will do bro. See you soon.” The connections ends and I look at Davina. She is still concentrating. “Davina
“They look like they are having a lot of fun,” I giggle. There is a picture of Owen with glitter in his hair.“My mother sent me this yesterday. They are doing fine.” The pictures ease my anxiety and a server brings out our dessert. A simple cheese cake. I love cheese cake. This is truly the best evening and it’s only day one. Derek’s phone rings and he rolls his eyes silencing it.“Shouldn’t you take that?”“Whatever is going on I left plenty of people in charge to handle business matters. You have my attention this whole trip.” I smile as the phone rings again.“Derek just answer it.” He looks down at the phone and frowns.“What is it?” He answers the phone without answering my question.“What’s wrong mother?” Calista wouldn’t call unless something happened. My heart begins to race. I shouldn’t have left my children. “Call detective O’Neil, we are on our way.” He hangs up the phone and dials another number. “Jack get our plane ready we are heading home immediately. I look at Derek w
“Don’t panic love. Just calmly swim back to the boat.” I go to turn around are there are some blacktip reef sharks between us and the boat.“Derek?”“It’s okay, they won’t bother you. Plus you are a dragon that controls water. Just move them with your water powers.” I concentrate and make a water current that pushes the sharks further away so I can swim to the boat. I turn and I see the hammerhead next to Derek. Derek is remaining as still as possible but he needs air. I use my water powers to push the hammerhead away from Derek but the sharks tail hits Derek in the head causing his snorkeling gear to get knocked of this head. Derek is knocked further towards the sea floor, doing a few somersaults. “Shit!”“Derek are you okay?” He looks around confused for a second. He doesn’t look to be holding his breathe. “Davina, I’m breathing.”“What? How?”“I think we should head back early and call Dimitri. This is too weird.”“I agree.” We decide to head back to the boat and ask Hank to take
DerekWhen we begin to descend I wake up Davina. It’s about eight in the morning in South Carolina but here in Bora Bora it is two in the morning. But I am not tired and have other plans for the rest of the night with her. “Where are we? How long did I sleep.”“Look out the window love.” I know she won’t be able to see anything.“Umm..it’s dark out. I can’t see anything.” I chuckle at her. The steward asks us to fasten our seatbelts. We touch down and begin exiting the plane. It’s definitely warm out tonight. “Where are we?”“Welcome to Bora Bora love,” I whisper in her ear. She looks at me and smiles. “Really?”“Yep and I am glad you napped on the flight. I have other plans tonight.” I can see a fire in her eyes and she wants the same. I lead her to our private hut. Our luggage has already been brought to the room so there is no one to disturb us. “I’ll need a few minutes in the bathroom,” says Davina as she takes her suitcase into the bathroom and locks the door. What is that wom
“Derek, my wolf, my best friend, father of my children. When you walked into my restaurant for the very first time I felt this pull towards you. I couldn’t explain it but I felt safe when you were around. You were so patient with me and so kind moving our relationship at my pace. You made me feel confident to face the world and move past my fears. I am not the same girl I was a year ago and I have you to thank for that. You not only accepted me for me and my past but you also accepted my daughters. I couldn’t ask for a better father for my children. It’s a shame it did take you so long,” she laughs and so do I and the crowd. “I promise you my undying loyalty and love. I will stand by your side and love you forever even after I die.”“The rings,” says Dimitri. I turn to Mark and he hands me the rings. “Derek, do you take Davina to be your wife, to live together in holy matrimony, to love her, to honor her, to cherish her, to comfort her, and to keep her in sickness and in health, forsa
Derek I am super annoyed I got kicked out of my own room again. I haven’t seen Davina all day. I almost made it to the nursery to see her and the kids but Mark stopped me. I could smell Davina as she left the nursery for our bedroom. I can hear the girls chatting and laughing while they are getting pampered. I’m glad I rented the spa chairs. It sounds like they’re all having a good time. I’ve been rocking both the twins for quite some time before Mark walks in. “We gotta get you ready bro, guests are starting to arrive.” I sigh, not wanting to put my babies down. “Will you take Thierry and put him in his crib.” Mark walks over and takes Thierry. I stand and put Accalia in her crib. They’re both fast asleep. I check on Braydon who is also sleeping. Miss Kat and her niece were kind enough to volunteer to watch the twins while everyone else is at the wedding. “Being a father looks good on you Derek, but if I don’t drag you out of here your bride will be down the aisle before you,” he
DavinaThe day has finally arrived. We pushed the date again to March 25th but it’s finally arrived. I will be Mrs. Brooks by the end of the day. Calista and Keila forced Derek to stay in one of the rooms on the second floor. He wasn’t too happy about that. Everyone in the wedding stayed at the estate last night. We set up an extra crib in the nursery for Braydon.Keila is up early with me. We are having coffee and feeding the little ones. Malayah has been more compliant so we had my uncle seal the windows and outside doors so she can’t leave the house. This way she can at least leave her room. She’s helping me feed Thierry while I feed Accalia. I really wish this was truly her. Keila and I both snap our heads to the door. We can hear Derek arguing with Mark and we both laugh.“Mark at least let me see my kids. I’m not banned from seeing them before the wedding.”“No can do bro, Davina is in there right now.” I can’t help but laugh. “Keila I’m going to go shower. Let Mark know he can
DavinaBoth Derek and I snap our heads towards the door when we hear yelling. Derek rushes to open the door and finds Malayah’s guards about to knock on the door.“What is it? Where is Malayah?”“Alpha I’m sorry. Malayah went to the library to read. She jumped out the window and took off. We have wolves on her trail but she has quite the head start.”“Damn it!” “Derek we need to get to her before he does,” I say. “Davina please stay with the children, I don’t want to leave them unprotected in case this is a diversion. I want you and Maliyah in the nursery. I’ll have guards outside the window, in the room with you and outside the door.” Derek takes out his phone and dials a number.“Gabriel please come back to the estate.” He hangs up and uncle Gabriel appears.“What’s going on?”“I need you to go with Davina and Malayah into the nursery and seal it shut. No one gets in or out until I return. Malayah gave the guards the slip and ran off. I’ll deal with you two later, go find her,” he