Mykels POVI could do nothing but watch as my men lost their lives. Each loss pulling away a part of my soul. The pain just like it was when Lilith died. How my father coped over the years suffering this pain after each life lost in rogue attacks baffled me. Being an Alpha was both a blessing and a curse. Not only did we feel the pack link snap, but we felt their fear and pain as they died. I refused to let my pain show, gritting my teeth until it was finally over. I had a feeling something was up when Dante agreed to aid me, I just hoped I was wrong. Before meeting with him I had called a meeting with my own warriors. I told all fifty that came with me that they had a choice to make. One I wouldn’t make for them. I needed some of them to come with me and the rest to hold back. To hide yet tail us just in case my gut feeling was correct. The ones that lost their lives knew the dangers they faced. They knew the chances of not returning to their loved ones was high, but that’s how much
Lilith’s POVThe sound of grunting woke me before I felt the burn of wolfsbane touch my skin. My eyes darted to the shutter to find it open. The antibiotic that woman gave me must have sent me to a deep sleep that I hadn’t heard it open. Again, the sounds of grunting hit my ears making me wonder where it was coming from. On the far side of the room was a door which must have been where the others were. Suddenly the door sung open three men carrying someone to the side of me before dumping the unconscious person on the ground only to cuff them to the wall. When one of the men ripped the canvas sack from his head bile rose in my throat.Mykel’s eyes were both black, his nose was broken, and his lip was split. His entire face had swollen beyond recognition, but I knew it was him. My legs turned to jelly as I watched him struggle to breathe, one of the men pouring water over his face to wake him. Eventually my feet gave out from underneath me, the chains on the ceiling holding my arms abo
Mykels POVThe last thing I remembered was the sharp shards entering my lungs. Each breath I took becoming more painful until I finally passed out. When I awoke to find my mate gone the anger within me too awoke. The two men standing over me looked as if they had seen a ghost when I suddenly shot upright. The idiots should have left me and protected their Luna, she was worth far more than me. Following her scent, I was shocked to find her fighting alongside Raven. I had wanted to grip her and drag her away from the fighting. To scold her for her reckless behaviour. Had she not been carrying mine and Lilith’s pup I would have understood her need to be here, to fight alongside her mate. But that wasn’t the case.As I was about to shift a pale hand landed on my arm. I don’t know how I knew it, but I knew she wasn’t my enemy. Something deep within me told me I could trust her.When she told me about the potion she gave Raven to conceal and protect the pregnancy, I let go of the breath I h
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
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