Alley POV: Pythia sent word that Leia was coming home today. Her parents and brother are at our house and we are all starting to get restless, all we have done lately is train and practice. Everything has been way too quiet which is starting to worry me. Danny has been more quiet which is also worrying me. I know he knows what is about to happen but he can't tell us so maybe his silence is a warning to us, him and Ember have made tremendous progress with the children. They all looked healthy and lively and it made me happy seeing them interact with everyone like they didn't have a fear in the world which is how children are supposed to be. I paced around the living room waiting for Leia to show up and time was just moving too slow. "Jeremy has pushed through to Nate, princess. I'm sorry your reunion with Leia won't last all that long." Stephen announced breaking me from my own thoughts. "What are you talking about?" I asked. "Well in lack of better words Bosch is coming really so
Alley Pov:While the others were tucked away in bed the rest of us stayed awake with the trackers and warriors who patrolled the borders waiting to see if anyone showed up. "The first sign of trouble within any pack we sound the alarms and make sure all the women and children are safe." Stephen said as he sat on the couch. "Part of me wants to do it now. The children would sleep through it all at least." I replied pacing around the room. "If something were to happen we don't want them to be asleep when it does. They need to be able to get away." Emma said. That is true, but even so if something happens in the middle of the night they would have to wake them all up and get them to the cellar in time. "I guess I'm just over thinking, I just want to make sure everyone who is not fighting is safe." I replied. "When do y'all think he will try to strike?" Jasmine asked. "Sometime tonight, if anyone feels something get through the shields we need to move everyone right then." Josh said. I sw
Alley POV: I looked up to the women we were trusting with the children, "Keep them safe. You won't like me when I am angry." I stated, they bowed their heads in respect, Stephen and I turned around to see Ember in front of the door. "May the goddess be with you both. Be safe and clear minded and know we will protect the children." Ember said, looking at us. I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. "Thank you Ember. You be safe as well." I replied. "Keep them in good spirits Ember, we will see you all soon enough." Stephen said as he patted Ember's side. We walked out of the cellar and closed the door hiding them away from harm. "Rose it's almost time." I said hoping she would wake up, she has been quiet lately. "I am aware, do not forget that at some point we will merge. Listen to me if I say something or if you are injured I am taking over." Rose replied. I didn't plan on arguing with her, at least not this time. "They've just entered our pack as well as Chloes pack." Ja
Alley POV: For a moment, time stood still. "Are you ready?" Stephen asked. "I'm always ready, it's time to open a section of the shield." I replied not taking my eyes off of Bosch. I heard rustling in the trees before a bag flew out from the branches exploding next to Bosch. The vampires around him screeched and backed away, when the smoke cleared Bosch was nothing but stone. "Open the shield now! We have a few hours tops!" Pythia screamed out. Stephens eyes started swirling like a raging storm before they became the clear blue I have missed so much, that told me the shields were down. "Jeremy, now!" I yelled out, in a split second growls in every direction erupted and I knew he told the rogues to attack. Now it was our turn, everyone came out of hiding and latched on to the first enemy they could. We darted forward and I set my eyes on a wild looking vampire, he must be a newly changed one with the way he looks. I willed my legs to move faster the second he was nearing arms lengt
Alley POV: "Are you hurt?" I asked scanning over her to see she had a cut under her eye and scratch marks down her arm, "For now no." She replied, trying to catch her breath. The witch I threw got back to her feet and at her side was another woman who looked very similar to her. "You bitch! You'll pay for that." She spat, "Sorry I don't pay people like you." I retorted and watched her face twist in anger, she scanned her eyes around us and I knew what she was about to do. The moment her eyes locked on mine I jumped in front of Cassandra throwing her backwards just as the witch appeared in front of me delivering her fist directly into my jawline so hard I stumbled backwards into the other woman who drove her knee into my back. I hit the ground face first knocking the wind out of me, one jumped on me and I guarded my face and body with each fist she drove down at me. I caught her right arm with mine yanking her down towards me as I drove my head straight into her nose. Blood gushed out
Alley POV: I kept my hand on Jack's chest feeling his breath become shorter and shorter, "Where is Pythia?!" I screamed out. "I'm here!" Pythia replied as she ran up to us. "What is wrong with him? Sammie said something was thrown at them but it hit him." I said looking down at Jack who was now turning pale. "Yes, I am aware, we made an antidote but we need the blood of an alpha to complete it." Pythia said, grabbing Jack by the face. "Fine take mine, hell I'll cut my own hand tell me what to do." I replied, snatching Jack away from her. "Let's go take my hand." Pythia said, extending her hand to me, I didn't hesitate I grasped on to her hand and before I knew it we were outside of the fighting that was going on. "Quickly give me your hand." Pythia said, grabbing a knife out of her boot. I watched as she sliced the palm of my hand open and held it above a bowl that was handed to her. After a few seconds she handed the bowl off to a woman who moved quickly grinding herbs and other
Alley POV: "Alley! Help him please!" Diane pleaded as I got closer, I hit my knees and looked him over, I didn't see any visible cuts or wounds. I placed my hands on his chest and could feel him breathing normally. "I think he is just knocked out for now. We need to get him inside." I said looking at Diane who had tears in her eyes. "I'll take him." She said before she disappeared. I jumped to my feet and looked around, it looked like a war movie with the amount of dirt being blown out of the ground. I need to get back to Stephen and Sammie. I darted towards them and I could see they were having a standoff with dark witches, I could feel the rage push through me, they have taken Jack and now Pierce. I wouldn't let them have Stephen or Sammie, the closer I got the better I could see them and I noticed one of them had a bag in her hand. She pulled her arm back ready to throw the bag, in the blink of an eye I appeared behind her snapping her neck before she could turn around. I grabbed
Alley POV: Rose quickly gave me back control, just as I shifted the ground started to shake harder and piece by piece stone fell to the ground. Everyone stopped and stared at what was going on, Denver and Sammie stood beside me not taking their eyes off of Bosch. "Get everyone to safety now!" I yelled as the last few pieces fell. Bosch looked wild and crazed, "You little bitch!" He roared, throwing his hands forward to have boulders pulled from the ground and launched them towards us. "Denver move!" I yelled and pushed him out of the way. We rolled on the ground a few feet before I lifted my head. Denver was back on his feet madder than I had ever seen him. I looked over to see Sammie face first on the ground. I just to my feet and grabbed Denver by the face. "Get out of here! Sammie is hurt, she needs you! Get her to safety!" I yelled forcing him to look at Sammie, his eyes went wide and he let out a growl. "Don't start with me, we knew this would happen. Denver please. Save her.
Alley POV: I heard gasps around the room and I knew this would be the reaction, "Yes, some of you knew Raleigh the precious great white witch, but Alley has proven she will hold her responsibilities with ease and pride, she fought bravely against Bosch and won, and it is my honor to introduce the two that will lead this council, Alpha Quincy my shield, Luna Alley, my Great White Witch of the Black Wood Pack!" Atheas voice boomed with pride and approval, the room exploded with cheers as we walked down the stairs and the room came in to view I could see a lot of them had shifted and were howling I could see my parents and my brothers with their mates crying and clapping, I held my head a little higher as pride swelled within me more than it already has. Packs that didn't know us looked to us with happiness, I held on tighter to Stephens arm. Not that I was afraid of anyone but I didn't want to trip on my own two feet and fall face first, that would be incredibly humiliating. As we reac
Alley POV: Today is the day we are officially announced as the counsel and honestly I am thrilled. We broke the news to everyone yesterday of my pregnancy and I was happy to learn that Ambrosia is also pregnant! She is farther along than I am but they kept it a secret until we were all together. I couldn't shake the sickness so Pythia had a calming tea made for me. She said it helped her through her pregnancy with Apollo. We are all curious to see if their kids will have traits of wolf and vampire but in time we will figure it out. As I finished dressing I took a long look at myself, with each year that passes my hair continues to grow more white. Not that I mind but in truth it is starting to look like Atheas hair. I often wondered what Raleigh looked like, I bet she was beautiful. One day I will get to meet her, a soft knock on the door before it opens to the most handsome man I have ever laid my eyes on. "You look beautiful and glowing princess." Stephen said, leaning against the
Alley POV: Oh I am going to kill Stephen. Okay well it takes two but still! Stephen started rubbing my back and I growled out. "Whoa easy there Alley what's wrong?" Stephen said, jerking his hand away. I stood up and turned to him. "Rose told me that I am pregnant." I muttered. A huge grin started spreading across his face. "Is she sure? We can get a test. Or I can call Julie. This is good news!" Stephen said, visibly excited. I narrowed my eyes and placed my hands on my hips. "You're not excited?" Stephen asked. "Well the last time it was twins, even though I had an easy pregnancy my back hurt like hell and I looked like a bloated whale!" I yelled. I could tell Stephen was trying his hardest not to laugh at me and I felt overly emotional right now. "It's going to be okay princess I promise. I've called Julie to meet us here and I am having Alex and Brandon pick up the twins." Stephen said. I wanted to cry. I wanted to have a total meltdown. I felt the sting in my eyes and I couldn't
Alley POV: It's been a very busy year. After we had the twins everything else happened at once, the other women had their babies a few days after I did. We have spent so much time together while our mates moved forward with the castle for the counsel and we have decided that we were all going to move in it and keep our Betas and Gammas at the pack houses, we wanted all of our kids to be close with each other because something deep within me told me that when it is time they will resume to counsel. Ambrosia and Jackson built a new castle for themselves a little closer while leaving the previous one to those who needed a home. Pythia and Tye have done the same although their home isn't as large but still, they built something of their own to have. We decided that it was best that we stay closer together, we were suppose to have the ceremony for us but with all of us having the babies Athea decided to hold off and let us finish what we needed to, tomorrow is the celebration and l
Alley POV: Oh my goddess it feels like she is literally trying to break me apart! "You're at a five, you will need to come with me to the hospital." Julie said, removing her hand. "How? I've only felt it a few times." I asked. I'm already halfway there and I've barely felt the pain. "Rose might be blocking some of that pain. Have you felt her?" Stephen asked as he helped me sit up. "Actually I haven't felt her since the pain started." I replied. "Rose? Are you holding the pain back?" I asked. "Yes, not much of it though." Rose replied as she sunk back into my mind. "She said she has but she hasn't held much of it back." I said looking at Julie. "Go get her bag ready and be back down here in five minutes." Julie said look at Stephen who quickly got to his feet and ran upstairs. Sammie helped me stand to my feet and I could already feel the soreness. Another sharp pain hit me and this time it felt like a steel cage was wrapped around my stomach. I gasped, grabbing onto Sammies arm. "Ow
Alley POV: I swear to the goddess I am going to pop any down now. I only have a few more days and I feel as big as a whale, my feet look like I am wearing puffer fish as slippers according to Alex and Brandon but in reality my feet are just swollen, not that I can see because I can't see over the ginormous belly that has sprung out. I literally can't do anything on my own, hell I can't even balance properly because I waddle everywhere. "Good morning princess." Stephen says as he walks out of the bathroom looking more than good. "Don't look at me like that, Julie said no sex until after and I'm not getting in trouble." Stephen stated narrowing his eyes at me. I may have gotten him in trouble a few times but what can I say? My hormones are out of control. "I'm not even sorry, can you help me please?" I asked to take the covers off of me. I want to shower and try to get my day started. Stephen walked over and grabbed my arms sitting me up, he placed one hand at my lower back while st
Alley POV: Julie picked up the little wand and placed it on my belly, I held my breath not taking my eyes off the screen, "Come on little bean where are you hiding?" Julie whispered as she pulled the screen towards her. Before I knew it the sound of a little heartbeat filled the room. "Is- is that little one's heartbeat?" Stephen whispered, clutching my hand. "It is, just give me a second." Julie replied, moving the little wand around more. "Well look at that." Julie whispered. I could hear my own heartbeat filling my ears and my blood pumped through it hard. I started breathing harder, "Look at what? What is it? Is the baby okay?" I hammered out questions like my life depended on it, "Alley, deep breath the babies are fine." Julie said as an ass splitting grin came across her face. "I'm sorry what?" Stephen asked. "The babies, plural." Julie replied, turning the screen towards us. "Babies? More than one? WHAT?!" I jerked my head to look at the screen and what I saw could have made
Alley POV: "Stephen! Get your ass down here and bring Alex, Brandon and Jack with you!" I yelled as I stared at my living room that had junk food and crap laying around. I took Sammie out for dinner last night as a thank you for all she has done for me. I felt a little bad for Jack but I needed help with pregnancy things that grossed Jack out. While we were out the boys had a night of playing games and drinking, when Sammie and I went to bed they were still awake rough housing like boys do. I am now three months pregnant and starting to show, but with that I get tired extremely easily, we finally get to go see Julie to get an ultrasound and when my eyes landed on the site before me anger rolled off me. "YOU ALL HAVE THREE SECONDS TO GET YOUR ASSES DOWN HERE!" I roared, immediately footsteps rattled the house. Beth rounded the corner and a hard look set on her face. "Beth, come stand by me please." I said smiling at her, she lowered her head but did as I asked. The four men ran dow
Alley POV: I felt a little bad that they had been waiting on me so long, but as soon as my eyes met Stephen's bright blue ones all my senses kicked into overdrive and it felt like it was our first date all over again. Rose purred louder in my head as I took in his crisp white suit with a matching white tie and flat top shoes. His hair was slicked back and he looked mighty fine. "You look beautiful princess." Stephen said as he extended his hand to me. I felt the blush creep across my face. "Thank you for walking her down Jack." Stephen said, looking at Jack. I knew it, I knew he sent Jack. "My witches and alphas, it is time." Athea said, gaining all of our attention. I see white was the right choice, Athea looked breathtakingly beautiful. Her hair was braided like a warrior, she wore a light shade of blue eye shadow that made her eyes stand out on a new level. There was a glow around her that rolled off positive vibes in waves. We all walked outside and out in the middle of the field