I flinched and my heart slammed hard against the wall of my chest, scared that I might burn him but he didn't let go. Then I saw that the fire didn't scorch him. I breathed a sigh of relief. Taking a deep breath, I tried to contain the magical energy swirling inside me, not quite sure how to. Dane reached out to cup my chin. "In wars, there will always be casualties. Bertulf's mate is bait to get to him," he said, gesturing in the other Were's direction. "And I am certain the information he keeps getting was designed for him to get. Bertulf is a loose cannon Vrionis can not afford to just leave, lying about. He knows he has been going about, trying to get allies and has been getting doors shut in his face. Vrionis knows I'm not interested in dominance. I am the Alpha of the Northlands because of you, Saraya. He knows I will not be interested in Bertulf's propositions, cos I'm not just interested. But if Bertulf's informants are correct, and Vrionis indeed wants the Northlands, th
Dane didn't backdown on his decision to have me tucked safely inside the carriage. And although the other men had horses they chose to walk with Dane. I felt a tad left out. Wishing I could be allowed to march with them. The outside was an endless plain of white – the grounds were covered with snow and the powdery substance dusted the tall pine trees in the surrounding dense vegetation. It gave me the feeling of Christmas and reminded me of the movie Narnia. I giggled to myself. Although I didn't walk through a closet to get to this winter wonderland, my mode of switching realms was magical nonetheless. It was strange that I felt quite at home and safe even though my memory was scanty. The memories of my life with Jamie assailed me. Remembering how ordinary and simple it was. And how I had felt strange like something was not just right. I let out a sigh and remembered the night at the alley when I almost got raped. For some reason my mind drifted to the conversation with Dane when h
Getting to the entrance door, he drew back from me to push the two doors open and then let out a groan. "Tabitha! Keanu!" Dane thundered into the dark, shrouded room. "Papa? Papa!" a little, girlish voice called and I just stood there blinking like an idiot wondering what was happening. "It's papa and mama!" another one with a boyish gusto whopped. The expansive room was literally a jungle. A dark, shrouded dense habitation with wild animals roaming about. A large cage was hanging at the right corner of the room with two grown women inside, gagged and tied. The room was a twinning mass of tree roots with the thick potent scent of freshly cut grass sprinkled with fresh rainwater. Two white-coloured wolf pups emerged from a side shrub; one was slightly bigger than the other. I stood transfixed as they both regressed to half human half wolf and then to humans, the bigger one was Keanu. He was taller and had an evidently bigger build than his sister. The room suddenly brightened
"How can you tell when it's day or night here?" I leaned into Dane to ask as soon we had a few minutes to ourselves. Dane had come to get me when it was time for the children to take their naps and I figured that meant we were in the evening already. Probably around 4 p.m. "We have wall clocks in the children's rooms and ours. That was your idea. The time here is the same as in the Northlands so it should be evening now. The only difference is that it is always dark here. Hence, why we have most of our packs living on this side of the North," he explained, ushering me up a flight of stairs to the deck right above the children's wing. A familiar feeling settled over me like deja vu. The scent and the feel of the air were almost like I have been here before. Like this was my sanctuary. "Interesting. Which part do you like the most? Surely having a total blackout all day, and every day must be unnerving.""I prefer anywhere where I get to be alone with you and the pups," he replied. I
I had thought to take her to the Eastlands and face whatever comes after. But then she asked me to show her what it was like being my woman and the thought of having more time with her seduced me even when I knew I was setting myself up for heartbreak. If I could, I would slap myself to reality. But even if I don't, reality will indeed catch up with me soon enough. It always does. I had learned that the hard way. Hope is a terrible thing – a curse even. Out of the two of us, I should know better but still, I hoped. Every time she was taken away from me I always went after her with the hope that it would play out differently. Of course, nothing different happened. I always lose her in the end. And still, I hoped she would not be taken. And when she was, the fear of never finding her would plague me and like a madman, I would go from realm to realm looking until I found her. It was an unending torture, but Heavens! How I love her. Letting go was not something I could dare envis
I felt uneasy even before I heard the pounding of feet. Cursing in my head, I disengaged from Saraya and quickly found something to wear. I was enjoying my cuddle with her whatever was about to happen and whoever was responsible would pay for their disturbance. Marching to the exit door, I left the room and was almost to the stairs landing before the gammas guards appeared with both of my beats; Jared and Anton in the lead. Bertulf was sandwiched amongst the ten men and I knew whatever it was had to do with the little shit. "What did he do now?" I asked in a snarl. “Not him, Alpha, his brother,” Anton started to say. “Don’t call that fool my brother!” Bertulf thundered. I sighed. “We have incoming invaders, sighted in White Bridge. About fifty of them, led by two witches, one wizard and a werewolf we thought could be Vrionis’s beta. … " Aston quickly explained. "They have someone like you in their camp, Alpha Dane! Your men are not sure if they have more of them too!" Bertu
Getting to the foam-padded bench at the foot of the bed, she made me sit down with my trousers pulled down my legs before kneeling in between my open legs. My cock stood at attention for her and I shut my eyes and moaned when her soft hands wrapped around the pulsating shaft, stroking and then gently pumping. “Sara!” I called out when I felt her warm, wet mouth at the tip of my cock. Gosh, I loved it when she seduced me. She drives me mad with need and then fuck me, riding me with no inhibition. Her hand tightened around the hilt and she put more of me in her mouth, suckling and licking with her smooth tongue. She had told me mine was a tad coarser than hers and loved when I stroked her nipples and clit with it. Using my hands as props, I leaned backwards to give her room, my head was in the clouds, and my blood was streaming hard through my veins, and straight to my groin, my cock throbbed. It was pure ecstasy. Then I felt her let go and opened my eyes, watching as she moved backwar
"Mama? Papa?" "Papa? Mama?" My little pups' voices made my eyelids flutter open and I saw Tabitha and Keanu standing by the other side of the bed, bathed in blood – human blood and each holding, still quivering, human hearts. I was spooning with their mother, both of us naked under the sheet and slowly rose. Saraya gasped. I slipped out of bed with my back to the three and found a pair of trousers to wear. "What is?! What? How?! Are you hurt?!" Saraya was saying. "No, mama, don't be scared," Keanu said. I strolled to their side and perched on the mattress. Saraya threw me a panicky gaze, her beautiful eyes pleading for me to explain why our children were holding human hearts while she sat up, holding the cover sheet to her chest. I reached out to nudge her chin with my knuckles to calm her and open my hands for the little ones to put the human hearts in them. They quickly did and then wiped their hands over their pyjamas and trousers. "I stood up to find a piece of fabric to wr
Leaving Saraya sleeping on the bed, I left the room with the intent to parade the pack grounds, the poor thing was tired. It's been quite a day. Wondering if anyone took up Evanore's offer or if Anastasios Martas had snatched his mate away as I did mine. My lips stretched in a smile and I took a deep breath, allowing that familiar feeling of contentment to settle over me. I swore it's been a while. The thought of Zeus still unnerved me whenever he came to mind but I figured I would be able to weather whatever plan he is cooking up as long as I have my family. The sight of the foyer being completely empty made me chuckle. I strode towards the kitchen and sniffed, my strides faltered as I thought about whether to go in or let the two be. Out of curiosity, I proceeded and pushed the door open. Bertulf was sitting on one of the tall stands by the kitchen workable and Ana; his mate, was serving him some steaks. The two looked in my direction when I peered in. "I wasn't expecting to s
"Are you going to kill me? You gutless fool!" Vrionis taunted Bertulf as he came to stand by his side. "No. I have exactly what I wanted. You, groveling at my feet, knowing you are about to die,' Bertulf replied. Vrionis snarled and even with one arm gone and his face bloodied with deep gashes on his left cheek, he made to lunge at Bertulf but Raedwulf Lykaon raised his right booted feet and crushed his head. Alora, Evanore, and I flinched and looked away. Reaching out to wrap her fingers around my wrist and Alora's, Evanore whispered, "We should leave the men to finish this up." "Yes!" Alora effused with eyes shielded with her other hand. I gestured to Sarafina to join us as Evanore drew us away from the scene and we found our way through dead bodies and to our side of the border. I didn't look back until we were on our side. And when I did, I only looked upward, silently searching for my husband for the second time in hours. "You can go home, Luna, this might take a w
I watched as a legion of wolves and Lycans milled to one side, about half of Vrionis armies, but the rest plus the ones with the neck bracelets did not stop. They started to rush forward towards us. Anastasios Martas howled and the guardians swept in after them. "If you are with me, stand to the far right!" Bertulf yelled, "and let the grounds drink the blood of traitors!" Vrionis half-shifted as he got closer to us. Bertulf did the same. And the difference between their beasts made me understand better the possible source of Vrionis' hatred. Bertulf was not a wolf but a mixed-breed Lycan. "Don't die," I told him. "He is no match for me," he growled back. "He didn't have a mechanical arm then, he does now," I warned and turned my back for just a second thinking to cut off the weight holding the balloon steady, so it could float up unrestrained. And from the corner of my eye, I saw Vrionis leap, landing in front of his half-brother, the two circle each other before leapi
The scene before me was impressive. Saraya has succeeded in buying time and protecting Jared, Sarafina, and the pack gammas. I saw the Lycans we rescued from the human realms were in the mix with Hauser and Kahn. The number of enemies beyond the veil was vast with Vrionis atop a fire-breathing dragon, billowing fire against the shield. And I could see he had replaced his severed hand with a mechanical one.I took a side glance at the guardians in silent inquiry. Anastasios Martas' eyes were swirling with anger. "One of yours?" I asked, gesturing to the dragon. "Mine," one of the newly freed guardians answered from the back. "We may never get him back. He has that damn contraption around his neck!" Anastasios Martas growled. "That thing killed my beast, I can't wait to get my hand on that little shit!" Anastasios Martas snarled. "You all have to be careful, we can't tell what else he has up his sleeves," Evanore said. I nodded. Saraya and Evanore hurried forward to help Sarafina.
My heart was beating faster than normal at the thought that Dane had been in mortal danger and Hekate; my mother, had to intervene and the children had witnessed it. The fear clouded my thoughts and feelings, drowning the emotions geared from meeting my birth mother for the first time. So many things were happening at the same time. I took a quick glance at the entrance Hekate had walked through a moment before with my children as if it was the most natural thing in the world, and not that she had just brought my children back from Mount Olympus. I swallowed, conjuring her image in my mind, and thought she looked quite stunning. And it almost seemed as if I was looking at my own reflection. I felt really charged when she hugged me as if she was passing energy through the very core of my being. Dane making love to me earlier had renewed my strength that had been drained by the ordeal with that bitch; Isidora. But Hekate holding me made me feel even more whole with my skin ting
"I'm fine, Dane, I just need a minute to catch my breath," she grumbled. "I know. You have your minute now," I said and placed her on a side couch. Kneeling in front of her to take off her clothes: her cloak and then her fitted pants were the first to go. Making her perch on the edge of the leather couch. I started to unbutton her inner garb until there was nothing beneath but her naked skin. Once the front flaps were free, I parted them up to reveal her naked breasts and gently stroked the back of my hand against her swollen buds. I fought an inner battle to resist her but damn it, she was beautiful. The need to taste her made me lick my lips. Saraya's breathing grew more audible and I raised hooded eyes to meet hers. She reached under my Pteruges to frantically free my shaft. I leaned forward to cup her delicate chin and took her lips. The soft feel made me groan. Her hands stroking and pumping my dick made me quiver. She wrapped her legs around me so as to draw me closer to
I saw for about 20,000 feet above ground level the fucking witch draining my woman of her essence. She just would not stop compiling her sins against me. Increasing my speed with all the fury in me, I swatted the witches in my way to get to her and wrapped my fingers around her throat. Lifting the bitch from the ground and assuming my true form with horns and all, I snarled close to her face, "What did I say would happen when I see you face to face, witch?" She croaked and fear flashed in her eyes for about a second and then she grinned, "Why are you so mad, Lycan prince? Is it because I bested you and succeeded in making a fool of you? I know your type. Your pride and arrogance are as big as the sky. You can not bare to think a mere mortal like me could outwit you! Fucking bastard!" she spat and I caught her hand movement as she tried to conjure something to use against me and I let her since it appeared she was a moron. She jerked and aimed for my gut with a sharp knife dri
"Anastasios!" Zeus thundered. I heard a movement from my right and then Zeus added, "get him out of my sight!" "Yes," Anastasios Martas said and he called out to Raedwulf Lykaon. And then I felt lifted from the floor. Wanting to walk out with at least a little fucking dignity, I pushed the two away once they helped me up to my feet and started to walk towards the door. I was in excruciating pain but was determined to walk out of that bloody door by myself. And once I was out in the corridor, I fell hard to my knees and slumped. Anastasios Martas and Raedwulf Lykaon rushed to pick me up. "You are so fucking stubborn!" Anastasios Martas growled. "Now I know why he was so relentless. You two are so much alike," he added. "Get me outta here!" I said in a drawl. 'Not in this state you need to heal!' Anastasios Martas retorted. Grabbing him by the throat, I snarled, "Get me out of this goddamn place!" "You are unbelievable, Dane!" Anastasios Martas said in utter frustration. I f
"If I may say something … father," Anastasios Martas said, stepping forward as the guards surrounded us. The guardians stood with me in the circle and totally refused to move. "Don't tell me you want to speak in his defense?" Zeus said, giving him a cold stare. "Not a defense per se, but a report …" he said. Zeus sat back. Tabitha and Keanu looked crestfallen. Serene and Hekate rushed to pick the two up and murmured something to them that assuaged them. Serene held on to Keanu while Hekate carried Tabitha. They then turned to watch Anastasios Martas as he continued to speak. Again, I had a feeling that this was planned. "I'm certain Zeus is aware of the conflict caused by the witch who stole mother's weapon of war using one of Hekate's children as a shield. She used that power to commit a lot of atrocities and also enslave Adrastea Orion, Veniamin Tantalatos, Theseus Vlahatos, Yorgos Petras, Christodoulos Angelopoulos, Giannis Macratos, Panos Stavropoulos, Marios Totopoulos, Mi