Jade’s pov
Jacob came over for dinner and chatted the whole time, telling me about his job and the alpha. And how everything was better now that Alpha Ivar was in charge. ‘He’s really making some changes. Alpha Soren was fine and all, but he lacked ambition. Alpha Ivar wants to expand and grow. He has a long term plan for our pack’. Sally told Jacob how I was planning on going to school here for my last semester and needed a part time job. ‘I have some experience in a butcher shop’ I told them ‘or I can work the counter at a grocery store?’. Sally asked Jacob if he could show me around tomorrow and look for a job. She would handle registering me at school. I noticed it was silent for a while and Sally and Jacob looked at each other very seriously. They must be talking about me through their mindlink I though. I just turned 17 before moving to Crimson Moon pack. Living with my grandmother I was always fearful of turning
Jade’s pov Jacob and I headed back to Sally’s house and he told me he would pick me up later. Jacob seemed really excited. I headed inside and waited for Sally to get home. I showered and did my hair, I used some of my new hair product which really helped. Before my hair was almost flat on my head, but now I’ve added some volume. When Sally came back I told her about the invite, ‘I am sorry, I know I’m suppose to be laying low. But it would be rude to decline and Jacob looked so happy. I need help with clothing though’ I said embarrassed. Luckily Sally wasn’t one to throw away anything so she had some clothes from back when she was young ‘it’s a good things everything comes back in style at some point’ Sally said as she handed me a dress. It was a floral grunge dress from the 90’s. I was far shorter than Sally and it was a bit wide, but I had move curves so it still fit. I wore my green necklace and Sally put some black mascara and eyeliner on. ‘I also have some boo
Elias’ povIt was almost time to graduate, I had been training with Zane a lot and spending time with my family and Zoey before I was leaving. It felt really good to see my parents so happy and carefree together. My father and I had a good talk about Jade, I explained I didn’t think she was a bad person and would harm others. It was all about getting revenge for her parents and since she couldn’t kill me the first time I doubted she would try again. Especially since it was now almost impossible to kill me. I didn’t tell my parents I would try and feel her emotions every evening, to see if she was doing well. Jade seemed to be okay, often feeling guilty and sad. Some of the time she was feeling numb, like she was just going through the motions. It felt kind of wrong checking up on her, like I was stalking her. Perhaps I should just check if she was alive every month? ‘You are negotiating with yourself to see how much of a stalker you can
Jade’s pov Things have been going fine at the Shadow pack for me. I am doing well in school. Sally has been so kind and has helped me learn so much about my parents, especially my mother. I was four years old when they died, so there weren’t a lot of memories from that time I had left. But it had been so wonderful to learn what my mother was like when she was around my age. The only thing that has been difficult is work. For the last few weeks I have been working at the packhouse in the weekends. And when Alpha Ivar is not around everything is fine. But he seems to find me every time he’s home. When it’s just him and me in the room he is so sweet, sometimes giving me gifts and calling me ‘his rose’. But when there are other omega’s around he criticises my work. It’s even worse when friends of his are over, he taunts me and teases me about my height and short hair. He even joked and said ‘you look like a 13 year old boy’ once. I was dreading going to work today,
Jade’s pov Jacob came over for dinner and chatted the whole time, telling me about his job and the alpha. And how everything was better now that Alpha Ivar was in charge. ‘He’s really making some changes. Alpha Soren was fine and all, but he lacked ambition. Alpha Ivar wants to expand and grow. He has a long term plan for our pack’. Sally told Jacob how I was planning on going to school here for my last semester and needed a part time job. ‘I have some experience in a butcher shop’ I told them ‘or I can work the counter at a grocery store?’. Sally asked Jacob if he could show me around tomorrow and look for a job. She would handle registering me at school. I noticed it was silent for a while and Sally and Jacob looked at each other very seriously. They must be talking about me through their mindlink I though. I just turned 17 before moving to Crimson Moon pack. Living with my grandmother I was always fearful of turning 18, this would mean I would shift for the first
Elias’ pov I was set to leave at any moment, I just needed to say goodbye to everyone. We had celebrated Zoey’s birthday and she had shifted for the first time. Zoey and I would meet up every night to run together, she loved running along with me. Zane hated having to slow down for Zoey, but it was only temporary. We would leave soon anyway I told him. Liam got the highest grades of everyone, but for once he chose not to rub it in. I didn’t know if he was scared of me or my father, but I didn’t care either way. Guys like Liam didn’t matter when you had a future like mine to look forward to. I couldn’t wait to travel the world, of course I knew there would be struggles and hard times. But I have been at the same pack for 12 years, without ever setting a foot outside our grounds. And now I would be traveling on my own. I would have to figure out how I could afford everything though, usually the alpha got a percentage of the pack funds to support his family. But I had
Jade’s povThank the Goddess Alpha Ivar had work to do, so I was sent back down to Sally who gave me a concerned look. I told her I would explain everything tonight at dinner. I continued my work, trying to think of a plan. I had been avoiding telling Sally, but I think this was getting too much for me to handle on my own. When Sally and I walked home I broke down in tears, ‘Sally I’ve been so dumb’. We quickly walked home, scared of anyone hearing us and I explained. ‘Alpha Ivar has liked me for a while now and we secretly meet up during working hours. I don’t have any feeling for him, but he was kind to me and I liked being with him. But now he want me to stay a month longer and he got angry with me when I asked if I had a choice. I am scared he will want me to stay longer once this month is over. I have no power in this relationship, besides the lie I told about saving myself for my mate’. Sally gave me a hug ‘I knew
Jade’s pov I have no idea how long I’ve been in Alpha Ivar’s dungeon. It’s dark here most of the time and he wakes me up at different hours to question me. I don’t know if he wants me to tell the truth or lie, he seems to find pleasure in giving me pain. I try not to scream, because that makes Alpha Ivar worse. He wanted to know about my coven, the spells I am able to do and what my plans were at his pack. When he realized I could withstand his beatings Alpha Ivar started to threaten Sally. I could never allow him to hurt Sally, she had been there for me when no-one else was. At first I lied and pretended I could only do white magic, small things like healing spells or spells to hide my scent. But that wasn’t enough for Alpha Ivar, he wanted me to do more. Another prisoner joined the dungeon, Charlotte. She was a special wolves, with super strength and had lived in the Shadow pack for 12 years now. Alpha Soren had no issues with her, but apparently Alpha Ivar though
Elias’ povI have been traveling for month, but as promised I haven’t gone to any of the countries on Zoey’s wish list. It has been fun and challenging seeing all the different packs. Challenging because all the Alpha’s have to get used to having someone with a higher authority than them around. Some tried to challenge me, not physically but with their attitude. It doesn’t help that I am an 18 year old, barely graduated men with no further experience. I trust Zane to guide me through every obstacle and I let every pack know, I am not here to take over. I am just there to help and make sure everyone is treated fairly. My first visit with Alpha Leonardo was a really good start, he was so friendly and wise. I have asked him to be part of the jury and 2 other Alpha’s so far. I’ve also asked another Luna, Luna Rosali of the Fire Stone pack. She has been the Luna of one of the largest packs in the east coast and her pack resp
Elias pov I had no idea why Finley had to talk to Zoey first, but I needed an answer from Finley now. Finley didn’t need my protection anymore and she had finished testifying, so there was no reason for her to stay with me. I had mindlinked Zoey, but she didn’t respond. When I mindlinked Raven she said she found Zoey in her bedroom, she was shot and barely breathing. I ran as fast as I could and found Raven holding Zoey in her arms “she is shot with a silver bullet. It is still stuck somewhere, but I can’t find it. She needs help.” She was bleeding a lot and the silver bullet was making sure she couldn’t heal herself. Finley was walking to the hotel and she should be back any minute now, maybe she could heal Zoey. I heard a faint bang, it sounded almost like firework really far away. Most wouldn’t have heard it, but I pick up everything with my hearing. I mindlinked Finley, but it seemed like something was blocking me from reaching here. Zane got worried “you need t
Finley’s pov I needed something to distract me from this day. I was glad Alpha Ivar was gone, I really was. But I hated how everyone treated me and thought I was a threat. If there weren’t any other witnesses they might have believed Alpha Ivar, mostly because I was a witch. “But Elias’ parents don’t see you that way. They both defended you,” Diona said. “Yes, I was surprised by their words and really touched. I didn’t expect that from Luna Amber especially.” I replied. When Elias asked me to dinner I agreed without thinking twice. Maybe I should have thought this through, now I was stuck at the same table with him and the mate bond was so strong. I could feel the pull, making me want to touch Elias’ all the time. I should reject him again, but for some reason he didn’t accept this first time. “Don’t you remember, he said he loves you.” Diona said. That was just a dream right? I was almost dying and I lost consciousness. Elias looked at me from across the table “wha
Elias’ pov Finley had calmed me down, but I still wanted to kill Alpha Ivar for trying to rape Finley. Alpha Ivar asked another question “for someone who says to have so little magic, you seem to have a hold on our King. Do you deny trying to kill him?” Finley looked at me and said “I don’t deny it. I tried to poison King Elias before his 18th birthday. I regretted the decision afterwards and I called Luna Amber to help. Luckily she could save him. I was imprisoned by Alpha Axel soon after.” Alpha Ivar listened carefully to my words and then asked “so you sleep with him, then poison him and now you share a special bond, enough for you to travel with him for months?” How did he know I was traveling with Finley all this time? Finley answered “I had developed feelings for King Elias and it felt wrong to take a life, especially his. Elias had allowed me to travel with him to keep me save from my grandmother, who was looking for me after I failed to kill
Finley’s pov I had just killed my grandmother by using plants, healed my potential father-in-law. This should be easy right? I just had to tell what happened to me in Alpha Ivar’s dungeon. In front of everyone. Everyone who would likely hate me after hearing what I was and who my father was. Diona tried to give me more confidence “it doesn’t matter who or what you are, nobody can treat you the way he treated you. And you can tell them everything he did to Charlotte. You are the only one who can speak for her now.” Diona was right, I had to testify. Everyone should know what an awful person Alpha Ivar was, even if they found out about me. I got dressed, wearing a black pencil skirt, a white blouse and a blazer. My hair had grown out a bit the last few months and I just had it cut last week into a layered short bob. I put a tiny bit of make-up on, enough to make it seem like I had actually slept well. When I walked downstairs to eat something Elias was already sitting
Elias’ pov Finley was still unconsciousness in my arms and there was no way the witches would believe the word of a wolf. For all they knew I had killed Finley and Beatrix. No one made a move yet, but I could see they didn’t trust a word I had said. One of the witches came forward and said “if you truly care about Finley you need to let us heal her.” I didn’t know if I could trust them with Finley, she was as much wolf as she was witch. But we had to start somewhere, Finley was raised here. They wouldn’t harm her right? “We have to try. If they can help Finley heal. We have to try.” Zane said. I walked towards the witch and asked “where do you want her?”, she pointed to one of the houses and I walked in and placed Finley on the sofa in the living room. Every step I took towards the house I was followed by the stares of witches and they would be one step behind me, to make sure I didn’t try anything. I sat down next to the couch and asked “please help her.” The witch
Finley’s pov My grandmother had always kept her coven hidden from the werewolves by using spells, but I could see through them. I knew Elias and Luna Amber would have a hard time tracking me, but this would be for the best. I should be the one to stop my grandmother, maybe I could convince her before she hurt anyone. I shifted back close to the coven, walking around naked towards my grandmother’s house. I was surrounded by witches and I was too busy stopping grandma to even care about having no clothes on. I walked to my grandmother’s house and opened the door, seeing Alpha Axel and Gamma Omar tied up on the floor in a corner. They had clearly been drugged, because they were barely able to move or talk. But I saw Alpha Axel’s eyes opening. My grandmother faced me and said “Jade you came back”. I replied “My name is Finley and I am not here for you grandma. I am here to get Alpha Axel and his gamma back.” My grandmother looked at in disgust, as if I was pure fi
Elias’ pov I should have never left Finley alone. I just needed a moment. Finley avoided me all day yesterday and today we had a lot to do, mom was coming and the trial would start. But my mom just annoyed me. All my parents cared about was that I was keeping Finley safe and they failed to notice how hard it was for both of us to be around each other. I know keeping Finley safe was the most important thing for every werewolf. She could be the end of a prophesied war. But to me Finley was more than just someone to protect. She was my mate and she rejected me. My mom asked “is everything okay? Her wolf is nice, so that means she most likely will side with the wolves if anything happens right?” and it pissed me off. Of course all my mom cared about was that Finley would choose our side if a war ever broke out. I replied “yes mama, she will side with us. Because that is all she is good for right?” and I walked off leaving Finley with Zoey and my mom. When Zoey rus
Finley’s pov I didn’t tell Elias I could hear my wolf the first time I shifted. I wanted to, but we were so busy running and playing and it felt so good to be outside. I never thought about shifting until I came to the Crimson Moon pack. I had always thought I wouldn’t use my wolf and be a witch full time. Perhaps even use a spell to get rid of my wolf. But now having one, I never felt more complete. Diona, my wolf was so calming. Even before I could hear her I had felt her energy all day. Today had been the perfect day. I woke up feeling Diona in my mind and felt more at ease than I’ve had in a long time. Then Elias took me to the city and we had a great time. I promised to keep my distance, but it felt like we were starting to be friends. And Elias had even put money in an account for me each month. I had my own money that I could use whenever I could leave. But why did Elias have to ruin this perfect day by being my mate?! Why didn’t he tell me it was a full
Elias’s pov Hearing Finley talk about what Alpha Ivar had done to her made me go insane with guilt. Should I just have killed him when I had the chance? Should I have looked for Finley sooner? I didn’t know if I would be able to handle everything Finley had gone through, she was so strong. Finley’s birthday was coming up soon and two days later the trial would start. I planned to do the trial sooner, but it was so much work trying to get everyone here at the same time. I had to make sure there was a place for every witness, every judge and their security to stay. The trial was open to public, so there were a lot of other people coming as well. Honestly I was so happy I hired Raven, she had been the best investment I have ever made and she makes Zoey very happy. I had hired a lot of people now and sometimes I felt more like a business man than a King. But this was all part of the plan I had envisioned right? I would get to travel the world and find ways to help packs