Alley POV:When I finally laid down, I took in everything that happened. We didn't really get a chance to enjoy the ball because of those damn dirty rogues. Even my dress was shredded the second I gave Rose control. Why were they targeting me? I knew rogues killed for power, but I was nothing more than an alpha’s daughter. What power could I possibly hold for them to target me only? As I tried to wrap my brain around it all. I hardly remember falling asleep. When I
Alley POV:The next morning, I woke up a little groggy and sore. Next time I have an encounter with rogues I need to make sure I don't drink alcohol. Nonetheless I dragged my feet towards my bathroom and sat under the hot water letting it soak into my skin. I remembered the small dream I had. Who was that woman? What did she mean when she said it's almost time? She seemed a little familiar. As I let the thoughts of the dream drift away thinking back on the way Stephen’s wolf looked in my opini
Arriving back at home, I felt sad, nervous and excited just before they got to the door. I halted my footsteps making Stephen look down at me. "I promise this won't be the last time you see them, maybe your father and I can come to a better alliance,'' he tried to assure me. Nodding at his words, we walked through the front door to finally face my family. I sent a silent prayer to the moon goddess that everything goes smoothly, and no one loses their temper.
Stephen’s POVOnce we reached the office, Alley's father offered a seat to me. "I mean no disrespect by taking her home so soon, but as your son said, the attack of rogues is not something I can ignore," I spoke. "I know you bear no ill intentions, but as long as we can see her, I will be happy. Thank you for making that possible.""No need to thank me. As I said, she is happy around all of you, which brings m
Alley POV: As we arrived, I took notice of how big his house was for it to be just him it seems a little much. As if reading my mind he spoke, "This is our house; my beta and delta stay here with me so we don't have to go far to find each other should something happen." "It is a beautiful house. So has it been like a bachelor pad for you boys, or have they met their mates?" Regretting phrasing it like that as my mind wondered if any other female was with Stephen in this house. Noticing the sour look on my face he replied, "Nothing like a bachelor pad, and no, they haven't met their mates. Just to be clear I have never brought a woman here." As little as it did to settle my mind, I seemed a little more relaxed taking in the appearance of the house. It was a two-story house with large white pillars on our front. The house itself was a white/beige color which I thought was antique looking making the house more beautiful. Not too many colors overlapping to become an eyesore
Alley POV:I turned to Stephen who was preparing to sleep on the sofa that was in the room. "What are you doing over there?" I asked."I don't want to rush into anything you are not ready for, princess. I don't mind sleeping on the couch," he replied. "I will not put you out of bed. Come sleep." That was all it took for Stephen to climb in the bed next to me. He wrapped his arm around my waist to pull me against him. He kissed my
Alley POV:I fell into a deep sleep or so I thought, but I found myself in the very same dream I had. The man walked closer to me, and I was able to take his features in a little better. He had shoulder length jet black hair, visibly tan skin and his fire eyes. He didn't have a shirt on, but he wore tan Indian style pants. He had an arm band around his left arm that had fire stitching in it. He looked at me closely before the fire came close to me. I looked down to see them move around me. "Who are you?" I asked. 
Alley POV: Stephen deepened the kiss and backed us to the wall. Letting his hands slide across my smooth skin before cupping one of her breasts. I gasped in surprise when Stephen took advantage of slipping his tongue in my mouth. I could feel his member pressing against my belly, startling me a little I pulled back. "I uh- haven't you know..." My words trailed off as I looked away, my cheeks burning bright red. "It's okay, princess. When the time is right you will know." He gave
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