Alley POV:
I could feel Rose was more energized than she was before. I knew she needed it and truthfully the more the day went on the more exhausted I became. I was looking forward to giving her control so I could sit back and relax, I know she won't do anything crazy and neither will Denver. I'm curious to know his background in all of this. This is the first time anyone is hearing about his lineage and how he is able to pull abilities from me. I mean we did find out we are true soulmates but I wonder if there is something more or maybe I'm just over thinking. It was a relief knowing the shield does in fact work and we can all relax a little instead of worrying if dark witches would attack while we slept. Even if they tried Stephen and I
Alley POV Holy hot balls. So the end game will be Stephen and I ruling over them? How the hell am I going to manage that? This is the craziest thing I've ever heard of! That's a lot of damn pressure to put on us. "We will never let anything happen to them, rest assured, they care for each of you and therefore we will do all we can to protect you all." Rose said, she turned to Jack and Sammie who didn't look surprised but more curious. "You two are very special, your lineage is of a royal witch line. Some things have been explained but others have not. You both will get the other two elements
Alley POV: I can not get back to sleep. I looked at the alarm clock on my nightstand, 2:00AM ugh honestly? Stephen was snoring next to me and the last thing I wanted to do is wake him up. Quietly I slid out of bed and out the door. Closing it gently so that you couldn't even hear it latch, I made my way to the study. Since I can't sleep I guess I'll start trying to piece everything together. When I entered the study I looked around at the books that had been pulled from the library that were left out. The books had covered the desk, the leather couch and half of the floor. I huffed and sat down behind the desk in the big leather chair. I grabbed the first book my eyes met and read the title. "First Born Protectors" "You will find the hidden meaning of the twins in this book" Rose said making me jump "Oh nice of you to finally talk to me." I scoffed. "Shut up, stop being mad, I needed my rest." She snapped and I rolled my eyes and started reading the first page. 'Tho
Alley POV: Just when I was about to talk to Jack the door opened revealing a worried looking Stephen, Alex, Brandon and my brothers followed by Sammie. Stephens eyes landed on me and relief washed over his face. He walked over to me and gently picked me up and set me in his lap wrapping his arms around me "I was worried when I woke up and you weren't in bed." He whispered in my ears.``I didn't mean to frighten you." I replied back to him "Jack and I have been reading a little more about what they truly are." I said gaining everyones attention, let's get breakfast and we can all sit down and talk." I said watching everyone leave the room except for me and Stephen who still had his head in the crook of my neck. "How long have you been awake?" He asked, looking at me. "Since 2:00AM I couldn't go back to sleep and I didn't want to wake you, you needed your rest." I said, running my fingers through his hair. "I would have woken up with you princess. Promise me next time you'll wake me up
Bosch POV: Sheer anger ran through me, how are they so strong? I can't move forward with my next plan of attack so I suppose I will have to improvise. "I gave you the information about that mutt and you went off and told him!" I shouted at Atsila who looked unfazed. "It was a mistake but I did not know he would figure it out so soon." He replied his eyes burned with pure hatred for me. I knew he hated me for what I did but he wouldn't be persuaded otherwise. "Where is she?" He asked, his body visibly starting to shake. "Don't worry your mutt of a mate is safe for now." I said with a sinister smile. "I want her back. I did my part and no one will trust me after this. Just give her back!" He shouted "You will accompany me to have a nice chat with them and then you will both be released. She is just as useless as you are." I said. Even though it was just words it had looked as if I slapped him across the face. "Why would I accompany you anywhere? She is not useless, she has had to e
Bosch POV: Walking back to the living room Atsila hadn't moved. "Let's go." I stated walking past him. "Bring Stella. You said we could leave after." He snapped. Ahh yes Stella, his precious mate. I picked up my phone and dialed Bethany, "Meet Atsila and I at the west border near the shield and bring precious Stella." I hung up before she had the chance to reply. A look of relief flashed across his face and he started walking behind me. Walking out the front door the door seemed gloomy but that never stopped me from toying with people to get what I wanted. The sun was a few hours away from setting, truly night time has always been my favorite. If it wasn't cloudy then the stars shined brighter even though they tried when it was cloudy. "What are you planning to do?" Atsila asked me. "Now if I told you I would have to kill you or never let you leave. Can't have you running back trying to get in their good graces by spilling what I may have planned." I said not looking at him. It'
Alley POV: Jack and Sammie woke up a few hours after they passed out, they looked a lot better, ate like their life depended on it which I thought was funny, their eyes on the other hand looked like a hurricane was brewing in them. They didn't stay one solid color, it was a mixture of all four of their elements. All in all they seemed in good spirits. Davina, Buran, Terra and Anahita came back not long after the twins woke up. They've been giving them advice on how to maintain their abilities. "If they get too weak you can always heal them." Davina said to me. "What would make them weak?" I asked. "If they use a huge amount of energy in a short amount of time their bodies will drain." Terra said. "Well that shouldn't happen at all but I know if they do I'll be there to heal them. Has anyone seen or heard from Atsila?" I asked. Truthfully he didn't seem like a bad person. His words have stayed in my head. He had no choice. What could that mean? Before we had put Stephens shiel
Alley POV: I started to feel a burn rise in my chest, but as soon as it came it left. No one else seemed fazed by it so I continued on eating. Slowly I could feel the heat come back starting at my fingers working it's way up my arms. "Someone is walking by the shield." Sammie said. I looked at her then Jack. They both had a killer look on their face. "Could just be a rogue passing by, let's not get too worked up just yet." I said. We've been waiting for another attack but with both shields up it's impossible for that to happen. Sammie and Jack look uneasy, "What do you two feel?" Stephen asked. "It isn't a rogue. It's something else." Jack said. As soon as he finished his sentence my arm went up in flames, "AHH!" I jumped up out of my chair knocking it over and started swatting at my arm, Stephen grabbed his cup of water and threw it on my burning arm. "What the hell is that?!" I shouted, looking at my arm closely to see the damage. None. No damage. "West border." I whispered, run
Alley POV: We made it back to the house but I wasn't tired. My thoughts were flying around and I needed answers. "We need to find Atsila quickly, how does he have a mate and no one knows? They said the moon goddess has to approve everything." I said pacing around the room. I probably looked like a caged tiger. Everyone was talking in small groups trying to figure everything out. "What if we summoned him here like my mom did?" I asked. "It won't work sis he was in contact with dark magic." Tye said. Fuck I forgot about that. Terra, Buran, Anahita and Davina still haven't returned. "We need to inform our other allies and tell the pack the full truth about me. No sense in hiding it now." I said to Stephen. "I will have the pack in the front lawn in 20 minutes." He said to me, "As far as the allies go I can send word for them to come here in a few days." Alex chimed in. "No, I want them to be here tonight, the faster they know the faster we can get through all of this." I said, Stephe
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