Stephen’s POVI watched my mother grab Alley by the hand and drag her off to show her around. "I hear little Alley is a fighter and she stood with her warriors to fight against rogues? Is that true?" my father asked me. "Yes, she locked all the women and children in the safe room and stood with her men out front. She did get hurt a little but yes, it is true." My father looked a
Alley POV"Good morning, princess," Stephen whispered. "No. Five more minutes," I replied burying my head under the blankets. I heard him chuckle."You got to get up. I have something special planned for us tonight," he spoke. Well, that got my attention. I poked my head
Alley POV:"I laid an outfit out for you; it's on the bed waiting," he whispered in my ear. I look up at him only for him to smack my butt and push me forward.“And you brought her back late,” Stephen muttered. I stopped and turned around. He didn’t sound mad or anything, but it was my fault we were late. “Don’t blame him. It’s my fault. I wanted his opinion on a few things that we will
Alley POV Waking up I feel different. Like something is off but I can't figure out what it is. I looked over to see Stephen still sleeping, snoring softly. I ran my fingers through his hair and looked down to his mark. It isn't a normal mark... a mark of a wolf but with a woman standing behind it with her hands up looking at the moon. How odd. I looked down at mine to see it was a wolf with a man standing behind him, but it looked like he was shielding the wolf. I started to get out of the bed to shower when I heard Stephen speak. "Good morning, princess." "Good morning, handsome, go back to sleep. I’m going to go shower," I whispered. Stepping in the shower letting the warmness soothe my sore muscles. Thinking back on last night made me blush. After I showered and got dressed, I went downstairs to grab Stephen and me something to eat to take back to the room. Turning the corner to the kitchen, I froze. Standing in the kitchen was a man. Why does he look so familiar? I
The fire disappeared when he did. I ran over to Stephan checking him head to toe. "Are you okay? Where does it hurt? I'll go get the first aid kit" I said. "No babe it's fine we will heal but we need to figure out what the hell he was talking about." "Yeah he said for you to talk to your mom. Is she a descendant as well?" Alex asked. "Not that I know of. No one in my family has shown any powers, I'm just as confused as y'all are.." I could feel panic rise in my chest. So many things were going through my head at one. I looked back over Stephen's wounds and felt tears fill my eyes, he's hurt because of me..
Alley POV When I woke up Stephen was gone. I sat up in bed and seen a note on his pillow, "I didn't want to wakeyou my love but when you are ready we are all downstairs. Take your time, -XO Stephen" I decided to wear some black leggings with a baggy shirt. Hair up in a messy bun and took one more look at myself in the mirror. Remembering how fire somehow seeped into my skin I felt around my face. Nothing seems odd. Yet. "Rose what the hell are we going to do?"
I looked at my mother stunned. So she's a fire element too? "Mom, do you carry any other special abilities?" I asked. She looked at me and smiled. "No, not many do carry more than one. The reason is because they may not be able to control them all at once." She said. "He told me I had more than one.." I looked at my mother whose smile fell off her face. "What other ones do you have?" She asked. "I don't know he didn't say and no one else has made their grand appearance." My mother got up from her seat and walked over to me. "I'm so sorry I never told you. Being a witch isn't a bad thing as you know. Every pack houses a few good witch families to aid them if it is
Stephan POV I stood with Alley behind me watching and listening as Atsila talked about her carrying all the elements but what caught my attention was when he told me to look into my history. I wondered what he meant. "Denver what do you know asshole?" I asked my wolf. Denver scoffed before replying "Why doI have to be an asshole? You're rude as fuck" "Shut up Denver i'm not joking what. do. you. know." I snapped. "It is someth
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