Mykel’s POV“Anna is dead.” I wanted to feel bad for him, but after being stabbed in the back I didn’t. Anna however I did feel sorry for. She was as innocent they came and deserved far better than the unfortunate hand she’d been dealt.“How do you know?” Keeping my tone flat I sat at my desk. While Elijah remained leaning against the wall with his arms crossed over his chest. His eyes remaining on Dante the entire time.“Her head was waiting for me when I got home. I should have known better then to trust someone like him. I got so wrapped up in building my reputation and increasing my pack size, I thought I’d be invincible. That no-one not even he would have considered fighting with. I was wrong. So fucking WRONG!” Slamming his fists onto my desk it was clear he was hurting and that he blamed himself.“I’m sorry for your loss truly I am. Anna was a beautiful young woman with a bright future ahead of her. Alaric will get what’s coming to him you know that, but it doesn’t explain why
Raven’s POVWaking up my body ached. Last night had been amazing in every way imaginable. I was able to reach new heights of pleasure that I hadn’t known existed. After everything with my father and Benjamin I doubted my place anywhere, and when Mykel claimed me, I felt like a home wrecker. He had a life with Lilith that I had intruded on and as much as I wanted her to accept me, I thought she’d hate me. Last night proved just how wrong I had been. Through the bond that now connected us I felt nothing but peace and acceptance. She felt completely content with how everything had turned out after the loss of her son. The loss of Mykel’s son.Trailing my fingers over Lilith’s mark images of last night replayed in my mind. My clit throbbing as I remembered each and every orgasm I endured at their hands. The feeling of not only Mykel but Lilith’s hands as they roamed my skin. The immense intensity of bliss as tingles and sparks erupted throughout me. I could have stayed like that for an et
Mykel’s POVThe day was quick to pass and soon the moon had blessed the sky with her arrival. The moon graced the sky as if she'd had some bright new idea, something brilliant needed to shine upon the Earth. The perfect full moon, brighter than the last as if knowing we would need her to bless our prayers. Every day we prayed the moon goddess would bless us with another for no one knew which day would be their last. It held a kind of irony to it for Dante’s true intention was that should he not make it out of the upcoming war that his pack wouldn’t suffer, that they would recognise me as their new Alpha. The unknown hung over everyone whether they chose to believe it or not. Those that didn’t some would say were in denial, were others lived life to the full just in case the next day was their last. We would hug and kiss our loved ones, spoil our children and make time for friends not knowing if it was going to be the last time we saw them. With all the pack wars and lives lost it was
Lilith’s POVThe fear that rippled through me faded away a sense of calm taking over.‘It’s done. Bless it be my child.’ The soft whisper of Selene caressing my ear before a strong warmth overwhelmed me. Taking a step back from the barrier I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.Holding my arms out towards the pentagram warm tingles that tickled my skin flowed down my arms to the tips of my fingers before leaving and engulfing the barrier. Slowly I felt myself strengthen just as the moon reached its apex. I didn’t know how I knew it, but it was aiding me and right now I didn’t care. I would take all the help I could get. My bond to Mykel was fading and I just couldn’t lose him.As the barrier dropped so did my arms. Staggering backwards I clutched my chest struggling to inhale the much needed air. Raven fell to my side her hands supporting me, but Mykel needed her more.“Get to him… bring him here.” I had to have faith I could help him. That I could save his life like he had mine. Wh
Lilith’s POVA pain so sharp cut through me like a knife to the heart. My eyes forced shut as I fell to the ground a wailing scream leaving my lips. Raven had fallen beside me too clutching her chest as tears trailed down her cheeks. Mt first instinct was that Mykel had fallen, that he had given his life to save us all. To allow us to prepare for the battle ahead. That was until Hollie’s scream echoed throughout the kitchen as it bounced off the tiled walls. She struggled to breathe one hand on her chest while another sat on her neck. It couldn’t be, not him. Raven crawled over to Hollie offering her some comfort. It would not do anything to ease the pain she felt but at least she wouldn’t be forced to grieve and suffer alone. Hollies parents were among the first to die back when Ravens father attacked. Her father was chief guard and died protecting Mykel’s mother. Her mother however somehow tuned out the pain of the disintegrating mate bond long enough to reach her husband’s side. T
Ravens POVTime in the Mountain Forest Pack seemed to come to a stop as news of Elijah’s death spread. Pack members surrounded the house a lit candle in their hands as they prayed for him to find peace. It was both strange and heart warming to see as they came to show their respect for their fallen beta. Back home things like this never happened. Nobody gave a rat’s ass if someone died everyone to self involved with their own lives.It had been three days since the incident and Hollie had finally settled down and was discharged from the hospital. She wasn’t herself which was completely understandable. Her eyes dull and vacant, void of light and life. My heart broke for her, the pain of losing a mate the worst thing one could experience. I may not have liked her in the beginning, but I wouldn’t have wished this on her. I wouldn’t even wish it on my father, and I hated him.“Raven?” Lilith’s voice came from the bedroom doorway. Turning on the bed to face her I noticed how the tears shon
Lilith’s POVThe moment I heard Ravens scream my blood turned cold and I knew something was wrong. Running into the room I could smell Mykel’s arousal, but when I witnessed him hunched over and Ravens eyes filled with tears, I knew what was happening. I could see the panic as clear as day on her face and knew I needed to step in. I had been in this situation with him several times before so to save Raven from reliving the same past event that tortured her dreams every night, I would take her place. Once I knew Raven was safe, I dropped my towel taking a step towards my rage and drunk fogged mate. I had buried my still born son; I had stared death in the face, and I had taken down one of the most ruthless alphas in existence. So, Mykel’s current state no longer scared me, and it certainly no longer paralysed me.My body heated as his eyes travelled over my naked flesh. My lips curling up into a smirk when his eyes lingered on my breasts. They weren’t big by any means, but Mykel had tol
Mykel’s POVAs pack members filled into the chapel my eyes scanned the room for Hollie. Raven had said she would meet us at breakfast and that she would travel with us. We waited for twenty minutes but when she didn’t show after attempting to mind link her, we decided to head out. Today would be a hard day for us as a whole but I couldn’t begin to imagine the pain Hollie was feeling. I spent the entire journey telling myself that she was ok, that she just needed time and likely wanted to be alone. I just hoped I was right, and she hadn’t done anything stupid.Once everyone had taken their respective seats the priest took to the podium. I sat in the front row with Lilith and Raven either side of me. Each of their hands in one of my own placed in my lap. I needed their comfort right now and wasn’t remotely bothered who knew it. I may be an Alpha but I’m not heartless man.As we bowed our heads for the final prayer the doors to the rear of the chapel were flung open as Hollie stumbled in