Mykel’s POVWhen Lilith fell asleep, I made sure to leave a guard posted outside the door before going to my office. With everything that happened replaying in my mind I just couldn’t switch off. I would have hunted him down and tortured him for his actions had Lilith not needed me. Sitting at my desk I opened the new bottle of scotch and downed half the bottle. I had become accustomed with the burning sensation it left in your throat, so it no longer bothered me. I needed a distraction, and this seemed the better option. When the bottle was empty, I went for a walk only to end up outside Ravens room. Using my heightened hearing I listened for movement, for a sign she was either asleep or awake. Her heartbeat was calm and steady symbolising she was in fact asleep. Taking the master key from my pocket I carefully inserted it into the lock making sure to stop the others from jingling. Walking in I closed the door behind me before sitting on the edge of her bed. She slept with the lamp o
*** TRIGGER WARNING CONTENT CONTAINS SEXUAL ABUSE ***Ravens POVThe last thing I would have expected was for Mykel to enter my room in the early hours of the morning. To kiss me even though I slept. As the sparks touched my lips it shocked me awake. Not because it scared me, but because it was the first time in forever that I was woken pleasantly. When we fucked it felt so surreal. It was nothing like I experienced with Benjamin. With him I blocked everything out, feeling disgusting and ashamed when my body would become aroused and orgasm. Yet with Mykel it felt like something else entirely. He awoke nerves within me I hadn’t known existed. With each thrust he bought me new heights of pleasure that left me seeing stars. In that moment I wished more than anything he had claimed me entirely. I wished he would mark me, but I found myself unable to ask. Call it fear or stupidity, but I feared the consequences of what not only Benjamin but what my father would have done. My father is a bu
Mykel’s POV“What did he just say?” I asked not knowing if I’d heard correctly.“That he knew who attacked us three years ago. That…” My snarl cut Elijah off. Anger swirled within me knowing he had the information I’d spent the last few years searching for and only now he was about to die felt the need to disclose it. The sky drew darker the closer I got to Benjamin, rain beginning to fall. I needed to get my emotions in check and quick which proved impossible at this time.“Tell me” Picking Benjamin up by what little hair he had I snarled in his face.“Oh Mykel I have plenty I can tell you” his eyes shifted to Raven who was sat beside her father. Nodding to Lilith’s wolf she went behind the barrier and shifted back. Returning in a white robe she stood beside me.“For what you tried to do to me, for what I know you’ve done to Raven and for losing this fight you are going to die. That isn’t up for discussion” Lilith’s words were nothing more than a whisper so no one other that the thre
Lilith’s POVOpening my eyes, I found myself back in my room. I didn’t know how I got here, the last thing I remembered was ripping Benjamin’s heart from his chest. I could Mykel’s shock and fear as I ended his life without a second thought, to be honest I scared myself to. Never in my lifetime did I think I would be strong enough to end someone’s life like that. Everything after that moment however was a blank. To learn of the reason my father died made me feel sick, it was my fault. Had it meant my father lived I would have gone with Alaric. Even as a child I would have given my life over if it meant I would be able to save someone I loved. Thinking back on it now, everything I did when I was younger was similar to what a Luna may have done. Getting out of bed I opened the curtains to find it pitch black outside, flashes of lightening brightening it up for seconds at a time. Had the clock told me it was evening I wouldn’t have thought anything of it, however it was lunchtime. That a
Ravens POVI thought he was different; he had been so kind to me. And like a fool I believed him. I believed every word he said. I should have known better. I get he’s hurt finding out that my father was responsible for the death of his parents, hell I was hurt when he drove my mother to suicide. But I’m not him. I could never hurt anyone, especially knowing how it feels to be hurt myself. My entire family thought I was weak and their probably right, but no matter how bad things got for me I wouldn’t even think about reciting the same behaviour towards somebody else.When Mykel had me locked up, I didn’t know what to do. I screamed for him to let me leave, to not lock me away. He wouldn’t even look at me. He had two huge men cuff me and throw me in that grotty cell. One of them copped a feel of my breast as Mykel walked away where the other just made comments about how I could have the nerve to traitor their Alpha, that I should count myself lucky as had I been anyone else, I’d be dea
Mykel’s POVHow could I have been so stupid as to involve myself with that lying, backstabbing whelp without knowing who she really was? I’d spent the entire night locked in my office, or so I’d thought. It was after the third bottle of scotch I knew I couldn’t go back to my room. I wasn’t scared to face Lilith and her mood, rather what I’d do to her. I’m no saint, I never claimed to be. But I was no woman beater either. That being said, there had been moments when rage blinded me. Rage so aggressive it controlled my entire being that I never had any recognition of what happened afterwards. I’d see Lilith with a bruise or a bite mark, then the way she would flinch from me told me all I needed to know. Whenever I had asked if I was responsible all I’d get was ‘don’t worry about it’. It became clear to me that when I was like this, I hurt her. I knew the alcohol didn’t help, and I’m by no means an alcoholic but it did keep me my gift from spiraling out of control and causing a storm so
Lilith’s POVIt was only a matter of time before Mykel would find Raven. He was on the war path and wanted blood. I understood one hundred percent why he was this way because that day still haunts us all. Except Mykel suffered most of all. When the mortuary cleaned his parents, they discovered his mother had been raped multiple times. A fate no woman should ever have to endure. I meant every word I told him. I would lay down my life if it meant he got the revenge and justice he longed for. I wouldn’t however aid him with extracting that revenge on Raven. She hadn’t played a single part in that day I could swear it. Not that it would do much good at the moment. Throwing on my hoodie and shorts I grabbed the keys off the dresser and ran down to the car which I left out front. I tried to mind link Elijah, but he had his block up. He never did that which told me one thing. Mykel had ordered him to put it up and now knew of Ravens location.The drive through our small town was quiet except
Raven’s POVGetting into the back of that car scared me more than anything Benjamin had ever put me through. I wanted to trust Lilith more than anything, she had been kind to me and also my first ever friend. Yet when she asked me to co-operate every nerve within me screamed not to go with them, but against my better judgement I did. Lilith sat in the back next to me which I was grateful for. I kept my eyes on the window as we drove back through the town towards the pack house. I needed to remember the way out just in case. I knew I didn’t have anything to worry about with the witch as she would tell them I was being truthful all along. It was what would come after. I knew deep down once proven innocent Mykel would never allow me to leave and I’d end up trapped and locked away like Lilith. That wasn’t the life I wanted. I wanted to be free from the werewolf world. I wanted to live as a human, decide my own fate rather than have some fucked up moon goddess choose it for me.As we pulle
Raven’s POVThe drive home took forever but when we did arrive, I was more than glad. All I wanted was to have a proper bath and sleep in an actual bed. Let’s face it the hospital ones are anything but comfortable.Mykel helped me from the back of the car as Lilith grabbed Spartan and both of the baby bags. Grabbing Katherine and my hand, Mykel led me towards the house. As we approached the doors I thought back to when I first came here. My father had forced me to attend the Alpha meeting with him and Benjamin. Then when I met Mykel and realised he was my mate I wanted nothing more than to leave. Only now I realised how much I missed this place. Blood Moon had never felt like home, but this place did, and I had both my mates to thank for that.“SURPRISE!” Snapping me out of my thoughts the loud shouting had me jumping from my skin. Everyone from our pack had come to welcome us home and meet their future pack leaders. That one sentiment alone had me welling up, stupid hormones.“Raven…
Lilith’s POV“Your highness…” turning around stood Kate her head low as she bowed in a sign of respect.“Please don’t… When you said I was special this is what you meant didn’t you.”“I did yes but I’m afraid there’s no time. Your mates are on their way to the hospital and will be safe for now. I’ve slowed Raven’s labour so I’d say you have two hours before my potion wears off.”“She’s in labour… it… it’s too early!”“I know and I’m afraid that’s my doing. Had her pregnancy continued another twenty-four hours I’m afraid something would have happened to them. I slipped something into her tea, but rest assured it won’t harm either of your pups. Alpha Mykel told me the witches from Ruby Wood came here with you, if that’s true it means we need to hurry. Come with me!” Kate held her hand out for me to take which I did without a second thought. Yet a part of me wondered why she was avoiding the witches that came for her.Everything within me told me to trust her. She was a seer. They were f
Mykel’s POVThe aura Lilith gave off scared the shit out of even me. For weeks she had said how she couldn’t give in to the power she held and now I knew why the God’s had forbid her. I could no longer feel her presence, only raw untamed power.Ravens scream had my eyes darting away from Lilith and to where she sat on the ground. Her face twisted and contorted as she panted and tried to breathe through the pain of yet another contraction. This should have been a moment to treasure, our pup’s arrival something to celebrate but instead we were forced to fight for our lives. To fight for the lives of our pack and those who would soon enter this world. They should be bought into a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, not a place where they are at risk.Looking around in a panic I couldn’t see Xander anywhere. Having seen what happened to his father he clearly ran not wanting to end up the same. Though whether he liked it or not I wouldn’t rest a day until he too was dead. Only with him no lon
Mykel’s POVAs my wolf opened its jaws to snap yet another wolfs neck a sharp jolt hit me. It’s pain cold and sharp as it rippled through me. Yet as quick as it came it left leaving nothing but confusion behind.Dropping the half dead mutt to the ground I looked to see what it was until another shot me. Through the thick heavy fog, I hadn’t spot anyone focusing on me, so I knew it had something to do with Raven. Something that only fuelled the anger already burning within me.All around me wolves were tearing each other to shreds. Howls and whimpers coming from all directions while a river of blood watered the ground as the warm liquid began to melt the ice. The witches from Ruby Wood were good to their word and helped where they could. Only they practiced natural magic which wasn’t exactly deadly. Though at this moment in time any help was greatly appreciated and the fog they created gave us the cover we needed.Dante and his mate fought side by side which was something amazing to se
Raven’s POVAs food was being placed on the table everything around us began to shake. At first it was nothing more than a small tremble. Something that could have been easily mistaken for an earthquake, but they gradually became more violent confirming they were explosions. The few pictures that hung the walls dropped, the glass shattering as they hit the ground. The china plates and cups moved nearer and nearer the edge of the table until they too ended up on the ground.“Alpha, they’ve found us!” Keeping a straight face I watched as my father lost his temper as one of his idiot men ran into the room. Judging by the look on both their faces they hadn’t planned on anyone finding them here.“No shit fucking Sherlock! Get them two into the bunker and do not open the fucking door unless I tell you to!” As I got to my feet another blast had the walls shaking as the lights began to flicker. By my count this was the fourth blast. This was my signal, so I knew what I had to do.Letting the
Lilith’s POV“What you’re saying is complete madness! I’m sorry Lilith we really are. You’ve walked our Pack; you’ve met out soldiers. You know we wouldn’t stand a chance against Alaric and Benjamin’s packs.”“Don’t forget his other allies.”“Please let me finish before you make your final decision. Neither Mykel nor myself would be asking if we thought for a second we would lose. We have Alpha Dante and Spring Haven joining us tomorrow along with his new mate who also happens to be a Blood Witch. As for the Delamere Forest Pack I have accepted my title as their Alpha and in doing so ended all alliances with Blood Moon. I will be heading there tomorrow night ready to lead them the next day. All we need now is you. Ruby Wood is the only other pack in this region that’s allied with us and not Alaric. The others have alliances with us both so out of respect for the treaties they are staying out of it.” Ruth and Raymond’s eyes glossed over as they mine linked. I respected them both as did
Raven’s POVWhen he was finished ‘having his fun’ I smiled. I mean how fucked up is that? To say the guard was creeped out was an understatement. In my defence what he did was nothing compared to what I’d been forced to endure at the hands of Benjamin. With him I would cry the entire time his roughness bringing nothing but an agonising pain, but the guard was almost gentle. Well almost. Sick right?When the doctor finished stitching my side, she forced some tablets into my hand explaining that they were antibiotics. My ever so loving father had bothered to go ahead of me and explain how he didn’t want anything to happen to the pups I carried should I get an infection from my injury. More like he didn’t know whether or not the guard he let have his way was riddled with an STD. Grandfather of the year right there! Yeh fucking right.He didn’t give a shit about me; I knew it and everyone else in this pack knew it. All he cared about was the lives growing inside of me though not for the n
***WARNING THIS CHAPTER CONTAINS TRIGGERS***Mykel’s POVThe sounds of snarls and growls grew louder the closer I became to Lilith. Suddenly a pain in my ribs caused my breath to hitch shortly followed by a chorus of cheers. Pushing my wolf harder than ever his paws barely touched the ground as he sprinted towards our mate.Seeing me arrive the onlookers backed away allowing me to pass through them without causing a fuss. In the centre of a roped off ring I found her. Her chestnut coloured wolf stood tall and proud as she battled against a wolf that had clearly seen better days. His size was nothing compared to that of my mate. His dark fur was patchy and thin clinging to his frame. Had it not been for his aura I would have thought someone else had taken Tye’s place.While Lilith’s movements were fluid and quick, Tye’s were both calculated and forceful. It was clear that even in his muscle lacked state he held a resemblance of strength. As the fight went on neither wolf seeming to sur
Lilith’s POVAll night I tossed and turned unable sleep. I felt sick to my stomach with guilt at rejecting Mykel after we did the most normal thing a mated couple could do. I could feel his regret like a ton of bricks, but I didn’t have it in me to face him. He hadn’t done anything wrong, and I didn’t blame him one single bit. I blamed myself.I was the moon goddess and still hadn’t found our missing mate or pups. I felt like an outright failure. How on earth was I supposed to go into the challenge like this?As I laid there listening to the slow steady beat of Mykel’s heart it became clear what I needed to do. In order to do what needed to be done I would have to detach myself completely. It was the only way.As the sunlight flittered in through the gaps of the blind, I swung my legs out of the bed. Climbing out and changing into my sports bras and leggings before grabbing the notebook and pen I took another look at my mate and smiled. As I sneaked into the bathroom, I quietly closed