Maya POVI kept walking and walking but I did not seem to get myself anywhere. Every step I took,I stumbled but rose again.When I opened my eyes, I saw nothing but pure darkness yet I could feel the pull towards the other side of darkness.My eyes yearned for some light but the darkness glaring at me mocked me endlessly.Every step I took, I could feel something dragging me behind.My legs kept getting heavier and every step I took was such a hassle.At times, I felt like giving up but a sweet and gentle voice would call up on me, reminding me that I needed to walk till the end.But it was getting hard. I felt like a fish held in place by many vines, restricting my movements.Subconsciously,I would hear a husky voice begging me to wake up but I was not asleep.I was restrained and I needed someone or something to free me so that I could swim back to that gentle voice." Maya, please wake up!" Just like everytime I hear his voice begging me, today it's no different.I want to shout to
Fear. Fear of the unknown can force you to make drastic decisions. If used well, fear is a formidable weapon.After hearing about my pup's whereabouts, I felt fear grip my heart and that is what drove me here, in the middle of nowhere following the scent of a betrayer.I can't say I am the best of the kings but what I know is the fact that I have always treated the packs under my leadership well.Not a day had I discriminated or taken one's side ignoring the other. So why would Logan go as far as endangering the lives of thousands of people.Then again,I knew the answer.Greed.It was all because of greed. Losing Maya to me should not have hurt or messed his mind. He never appreciated her so hearing him lay his claim on her after everything he made her go through, only one thing came to my mind.Pretentious.I can take anything, even his betrayal but the fact that he dared collude with others to take away my pup, I am not letting him go." This is creepy. I never knew I'll turn to a s
Maya POV" Where is Gideon?" My question had everyone looking anywhere but not to my face.I knew from the look that something was wrong or whatever answer they would give me would be unpleasant.That made me panic.No! No! That can't be.Gideon can't be gone! He just can't leave me here all by myself.I could feel that he was still somewhere but the look on their faces confused me." I'm asking something and nobody wants to tell me? Where the fuck is Gideon? And my child?" I yelled, moving in a flash to get up the bed only to have Leo stop me by pinning me on the bed." Relax already. Gideon will be back. He just left to do…" Leo started only to be cut off by another all too familiar voice." He left to bring your child." Kyle announced, walking towards me with a huge smile.He walked and sat by my side and I found myself throwing himself in his arms.I don't know where my tears came from or what triggered them, I just found myself crying.The pain I had tried to suppress came out fl
" That's because Hunter is the name I gave him." I replied and the shocked look on Gideon had me wondering what it was I did wrong." What? How is that possible? Then that means you are already…?" Gideon seemed to have come to some realisation, a realisation that shocked him and my frown deepened." I am already what?" I questioned, wondering what Gideon was talking about." He's a shadow walker,a shadow warrior Maya!" Gideon exclaimed." So what? He might be different from all of us but he has emotions and feelings just like us." I countered When I First met Hunter, I knew something was different from all of us but that did not stop me from getting close to him and becoming his sister.To me, he was that Young brother I never had.Every Time he saw me sad, he would get angry and want to punish whoever made me cry.For the first time, he made me experience how it feels to be cared for.I remember that one time he pushed Regina to a lake and made sure to keep her submerged for minute
Gideon POV" Do you realize that by naming the boy, you automatically became her master? She's your apprentice and will follow your orders." I informed my mate.Seems like Maya knows nothing about naming a shadow walker.Since they are created and not born naturally, shadow warriors are more like puppets. They pledge their loyalty to whoever names them, in their case, the one who created them.After that, they can only follow their owners or master's orders.Shadow warriors are known to be the most loyal creatures to ever exist. They can never against their owner's orders. Even if their owner tells them to take their lives, they would do it in a blink of an eye.That's just loyal they are. It's pretty cool but everything goes down the drain when their owner turns evil.Made from darkness, you don't want to imagine how evil a shadow warrior can become." What do you even mean by that? I named the poor boy then we swore sisterhood. There is nothing like Master and apprentice between the
Maya POVEverything has been going good since Gideon brought Zara home. He is always by my side, keeping me company and taking care of our daughter.We made love several times and everytime we do, I feel like something is not right.Don't get me wrong, my mate is the best when it comes to bed matters.He makes sure I enjoy every moment of our love making.He is gentle and passionate, like two contrasting flavours in one cone.Yes, that's the best way to describe Gideon.He leaves me satiated and drained yet another look from him gets me all wet and wanting.But even with everything, I can assure you that something is terribly wrong somewhere and Gideon being him, he would never tell me.I Know that keeping everything from me isn't because he does not trust me, I know it's because he cares about me and wants to protect me, even from worries.What he fails to understand is that seeing him that way makes me even more worried." I don't know Sam, but something feels awfully wrong with you
Gideon POVToday is the day Avery will be arriving in the kingdom.I leave our bed slowly and walk to the other side to coerce Zara who is crying.Last night, Maya and I made love until midnight. She was exhausted by the time she was done. After tonight, I don't know if I will get the chance to make love to my mate again.With Avery arriving here, I will have to move out of this room and this house.I plan on making my office my room after today.Holding my daughter in my arms, she cooes softly. She is so cute that it melts my heart." Zara, you are a brave girl ain't you?" I smiled at her and she cooed again, agreeing to my statement." I know you are sweetheart. That's why, I want you to keep mommy company while I can't be with her. Always remember that I love you and your mother so Much. Do you believe it when I say that you two are the most important people in my life? More important than my kingdom. I can do anything to protect the two of you. That's why I have to leave. I'm Sorr
"It feels great to be home and free. Don't you think so, Gideon?" Avery asked and I had to suppress bmy anger not to lash at her.Home! I don't think this is her home." Says the person who did not have a second thought before betraying her people and what she calls a home." I snickered sarcastically.To me, your home is the place you would sacrifice anything to see it peaceful and prosper. That's the true definition of a home." My people?" Avery's voice was filled with scorn. " I helped alot of them, saved their pathetic lives but what did they do for me? The person I trusted the most betrayed me and stabbed me behind my back. When I was imprisoned, nobody said anything. Why should I be the one to think about them? They used me to step up in their life but abandoned me when I needed their support. Why should I be kind to them now?"" I don't have people anymore, just myself." She spat venomously." Regardless of what your sentiments are or what you think, there are a lot of innocent