Aries POV: "What do we have?" I ask, not wanting to play around with this.I eyed all the papers and documents that were messily littered on my desk. Code Bastard, a code name that Timothy came up with, is about Bates. Code Tomoro is about our Uncle. The son of a bitch that tried to ruin my parents and our lives.Our Uncle, our dad's oldest brother, has been a pain in our ass since before Theós and I was born. It all started when our grandfather refused to hand the title of Alpha King to him. Despite him being the oldest, our grandfather knew there was something wrong with him. A very bad mistake. He had a lurking evil that grew as he grew older.He became a power hungry monster that wanted to control everything and everyone.He wanted everyone to bow down to him. He wanted everyone to be his submissive little bitch while he ruled happily.That isn't what a King is meant to be. Not a true good king, anyway.When our grandfather gave our dad's the title of being King, Tomoro became fu
"Stop harassing my daughter you heathens!" Timothy called from the counter. He pointed the knife towards Theós then to me then back to Theós."We're not harassing Charlotte! Stop being overdramatic!" Theós hissed out."I'm not being overdramatic! I'm not going to let you dirty my baby! She's going to stay innocent for the rest of her life!" Timothy argued."That's not your decision to make! The only person who can make that decision is Charlotte!" Theós argued back.Ignoring the argument, Timothy motioned Charlotte over to him. "Don't you two have some working out to do? Huh?""Oh r-right!" Charlotte scurried over to the fridge, struggling to pull out a very large basket.Theós and I quickly scurried over to help Charlotte with the basket. The basket was almost twice the size of her head. She smiled in thanks before pointing into the still open fridge. "T-There are nine more b-baskets in t-there. Its s-snacks for training. T-Things like d-dried f-fruit and t-tiny s-sandwiches. I a-als
I froze, seeing the unfamiliar man standing in the doorway in the kitchen. I slowly began to inch closer to Timothy, not knowing what to do other than that."Calm down Cherry. He's just here to pick up the basket full of snacks you made. Remember how Theós said he'll send someone to pick them up. This is the man that is going to do it." Timothy slowly explained. He stepped beside me, motioning for the unfamiliar man to enter more into the kitchen. "This is Eric. He's one of our top head warriors. A man that will protect you, never harm you. Yeah?"I slowly nodded."He's going to take your yummy snacks to Theós, Aries, and all the other top head warriors. Do you mind if he comes in to get them?" Timothy asked me.'Stop being a baby.' I scolded myself. Putting on the bravest face I could, I made my way over to the fridge and opened it. "O-Of course h-he c-can. T-There a-are t-ten b-baskets i-in t-there.""Good. You're doing good sweetheart." Timothy motioned Eric forward, tossing him a
Theós POV:I am starving.If this training wasn't necessary, I would end it early. Even without my heightened senses, I could still smell the delicious scent of food coming from the castle. I have no idea what Charlotte is cooking. And for some reason that made me even more hungry. All the possibilities it could be are popping in my mind.Maybe some sort of beef stew?A meaty sandwich?A pot pie?I shook my head. Thinking about the food isn't helping my situation.Clearing my throat, I glared at my top head warriors. "One more lap and then we're done!""Good." Aries grumble from beside me, "I'm fucking starving. I don't know what Charlotte is making but it smells fucking amazing. I can't wait to eat it."I nodded in agreement, snarling when I saw a warrior running a little slower than I like. Hearing my snarl, he immediately fixed his mistake and sped up. "You and me both brother. Whatever it is, it's going to be better than what we had for lunch.""Alpha's," Insync, Aries and I turne
I turned my attention back to Charlotte as soon as they made it into the kitchen. I knew why Nathan went with Timothy, and I'm grateful for it. I wanted to give Charlotte a warning that we were going to have a serious talk after dinner."Baby," Charlotte blinked up at me, shoving a fork load of sauce covered green beans and a piece of veal into her mouth. I waited until she chewed and swallowed before I spoke again. "After dinner, we're going to have to talk about something serious.""W-What? D-Did I do s-something?!"My eyes widened at the panic and fear that was pouring from her. I glanced over at Aries, seeing him silently panicking himself."No! No, no, no!" I cupped her cheeks with my hands, lifting her face so I made eye contact with her now watery grey ones. "No panicking. It's okay. You didn't do anything.""You have been such a good girl, princess." Aries added, wrapping an arm around her waist. He pulled her against his hard chest. Deep rumbles erupting from him as he tried
Charlotte POV:I peered up at the nervous looking Theós and Aries. I never saw them look like anything but confident and smuggish. To see the most confident people I know reduced to this nervousness made me feel uneasy.I swallowed nervously."We have some news princess," Aries swallowed, "Bad news."I knew it. I knew this was going to happen sooner or later. They didn't want me anymore. They wanted to get rid of me. They realized how much of a waste I am. I wasn't worth the time and effort they put in. I was a burden. Nothing more than a piece of-"Charlotte." Theós growled out.I flinched at the growl, waiting for the harsh words to follow. My eyes watered at the thought of what to come. I was really hoping for something long lasting. I was hoping I could stay happy. But they were going to send me back to him and-"Charlotte!" I looked up, watery eyes and repressed sobs. Theós was kneeling in front of me, narrowed greenish blue eyes glaring into mine. "We aren't leaving you. You're
"CHARLOTTE!" Timothy banged on my door. I peeked my head out from my blankets, eyeing the door. I hope he doesn't bust down my door. "I'M COMING IN!"Timothy barged into my room, making a beeline for my bed. I ducked back underneath my blankets, curling into a ball with my eyes closed shut. I didn't want to leave my bed now. I want Theós and Aries to come lay in bed with me.Feeling the blankets being ripped from my body, I squeak at the chill from the cool air. I shut my eyes, curling into a tighter ball. I was trying to make myself disappear from the cold and Timothy. "No!""Don't you "no" me young lady! You're going to get up right now and march your butt into that shower!" Timothy commanded."I d-don't wanna leave m-my bed!" I whined."Well your gonna!" He said, lifting me from my bed. I grumbled unhappily as he made his way to the bathroom with me in his arms. He set me down on my feet as soon as we entered the bathroom. He placed his hands on his hips, looking down at me with a
Charlotte POV:I left my appointment with my therapist, feeling a little better. Aries and Theós thought it would be a good idea to speak to her about everything that has happened the last couple of days.My therapist, Mrs. Brun, had also thought it was a good idea.And how I feel now, I'm happy I did this. I really needed to talk this out with someone other than Aries, Theós, and Timothy. It was like getting a different opinion, a different point of view of sorts. It was something I needed to make this seem more real but made me understand how much everyone now cares for me."Looks like your appointment went well.""It did." I beamed somewhat happily up at Nathan. Seems like he was watching me today. I'm a little surprised it's him and not Aries or Theós waiting for me. Usually they would be. "Is Alexander and Raven h-here yet?""Nope, there's been a short delay. You still have a few more hours until they get here." Nathan explained."Good! T-That means I h-have time to make lunch f-
We could tell her resolve was waning. Slowly succumbing to our sweet kisses and nuzzles, hands slowly tracing her supple curves, Aries and I happily soaked in the mewls that spilled from Charlotte. “Luna!”Damnit.“C-Coming!” She wiggled in our hold. Pressing her hands against my chest, attempting to shove me and my wandering hands away, only to end with her irritated huff. As a scowl made its way to her pretty lips, Charlotte glared, vicious and determined. “Let me go!”“But-”“Now!” I couldn’t stop the pout that made its way to my face as I let her go. Aries followed my lead, reluctantly uncurling his arms from her curvy waist, slumping and sulking as Charlotte scurried away from us. “Perverted Lycans. Can’t believe I almost let them distract me from the preparations-are those the lilacs I ordered?!” “Indeed it is.” The worker proudly presented the bundle of flowers that nestled in the vase. “There gorgeous, Luna. Where would you like for me to put them?”“Maybe we could put t
I could hear the battle raging outside.Beastly snarls and vicious growls. Hopeless screams and fearful pleads. It pierced through the air, the fury that came from my pack and the cries for mercy that came from the opposing warriors. Watching as the beasts fought against the other, teeth snapping towards jugulars and claws sinking into flesh and fur, it was a horrifying sight.Not being able to stomach the sight anymore, I turned my attention back to the brewing fight. Sanders nervously squirmed behind Bates. Gaze bouncing frantically from my furious mates to the seemingly dazed Bates, Sanders slowly began to shuffle forward. He probed Bates shoulder, hissing quietly in his ear. “We need to leave! I don’t think-” “You're not supposed to be here!” Bates shouted, “Charlotte is mine! Mine!”Lips curling to a murderous snarl, teeth shining with drool gleamed dangerously as my mates snarled at his words. It rumbled deep from their chest, menacing and threatening, as they crep
Aries POV:Everything was a blur.Tearing through the wilderness,As my eyes bled amber, a hot film of red anger settled into my gaze. Rage pumped through my body, seeping into my veins as fuel for me to keep pushing. It boiled hotly underneath my skin, seething and lashing with every second spent without my mate.I longed to have her back in my arms.Safe in the comfort of my embrace and away from the horrors she had to face.'We're approaching the edge of their territory.'My running slowed down to a cautious prowl as we approached the end of the forest. Light peaked through the twisted branches and bundles of leaves, I carefully slinked deeper into the shadow infested woods. My dark fur easily blending into the darkness that began to surround us.'Where is their patrol?''It's been like this since Tomoro's been captured.' Nathan answered, 'Seems like they're not entirely sure what to do without a dictator in place.''It's pathetic.' Theós sneered, 'As soon as the current Alpha dies
Theós POV:Forgiveness was not something I specialized in.I'm known to hold grudges. Cradling the memory of the wrongdoing that was done to me or my family. Forever logging it away to be used against the person whenever it was needed. Whether for petty reasons or sadistic, sometimes just for my satisfaction to watch them suffer or for revenge, I'll be the first to admit that I'm proud of my ways.I eyed the paper that laid on my desk. A list of items that Aries and I wanted for Charlotte when we arrived back home with her. Some new comfort items, a new journal, and healing ointments that were recommended to us by Ben.We are more than aware of the horrors that she's facing alone. Being forced to return to her violent abuser, we wanted the transition back home to us to be as smooth as possible."I think this is the best we can do until we get her home." Aries grumbled, eyeing his own list that laid in his hands. "We can add more stuff if needed then.""I suppose so."This is probably
Aries POV:I watched him.Slumped in a rickety chair, coarse rope wrapped firmly around his broken body. The rough cord dug into the open cuts, blood oozing slowly from the open wounds. Bits of silver laced into the thick material, seeping into his open wounds in painful licks.While silver could severely wound normal werewolves it merely annoyed those who were born Lycan. It poisons our weaker kin. Sinking painfully into their blood as it turns into a venomous sludge. To us, while extremely annoying and at times painful, it was more equivalent to the feeling humans get when they clean their cuts with alcohol.Jaw clenched, the muscles in his arms and legs tensed as he forced himself not to squirm at the feeling.I had to force my arms to remain crossed. The urge to reach over and snap his neck tingle in my fingers as I glared at him. Hatred burned deep within me with each second that passed by. Each second Charlotte was safed in her home, in my arms. All because of this bastard in fr
Charlotte POV:"Good" days were terrifying.Forcing my battered body to scurry around the house, I would be dressed in whatever prissy dress he wanted me to wear that day. Bruised face dolled up perfectly and frizzy locks brushed into a neat bun.I would slave over the stove to prepare Bates favorite meal. A thick cut of steak cooked in his favorite wine, leaking with blood and fine alcohol. On the side, he would prefer a heap of buttery spuds which would be mashed thickly by hand. He loved them best if they were laced with garlic and drowned in beef gravy. A pile of steamed green beans, infused with garlic and a dash of hot chili flakes, would usually complete the heavy meal."I miss this."It was weird.I could smell the familiar scent of seared steak gently wafting into the air. A delectable rub full of rich spices and tangy sauce. The cooked steak, soaking in golden oil and cooked wine, sat stiffly on my plate. Plump with juices, it leaked into the pile of buttery mash potatoes an
Bates POV:It's everything that I dreamt of.Watching as my men infiltrated the kingdom. They tore apart whatever they could lay their hands on. Wrecking the forest that once lay between us with a gleeful ease, storming into the first barrier of houses and stores with victorious howls and growls.The first ripple of terrified screams met my ears.The addicting stench of blood and death seeped into the air.Chaos.As my head tilted back, I inhaled deeply.It's been a while since I've been in battle. For the past few months I've been too busy trying to get Charlotte back home to me. The idea of trying to feed my blood lust without my precious girl waiting for me at home just didn't sit right with me. I want to be able to come home, dripping head to toe in the blood and cartilage of my enemies, being greeted by Charlotte.I miss it.I want it.I need it.My gaze lazily roamed over the trees as I heard the distinct sound of rustling. I perked up at the sight of Jane breaking through the b
"-WAS BED RIDDEN WITH A STOMACH ACHE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY BECAUSE YOU-"Idiot.I wonder what kind of party we could throw for Charlotte.Perhaps a princess theme would be something she would enjoy. We'll have to find some way for Charlotte to design her dress without her realizing what it's for. There could be a chocolate fountain and a spread of her favorite meals. We'll decorate the castle in expensive jewels and adorable ornaments.I could see it now.Charlotte happily twirling around in her pretty dress. A crown sitting proudly in her hair with a birthday stash resting perfectly around her torso. A gorgeous smile decorating her biteable, plump lips. Whatever pretty jewelry she desired decorating every inch of her body.She would look like a true princess.I couldn't wait.I frowned as the door handle twisted. It's probably nothing but I would rather the door be locked if Charlotte is in the room by herself."Hey baby! How are-" My voice trailed off as I took in the room my mate
Theós POV:"Oh my god!"I thought we were prepared.I thought we had a better chance of protecting Charlotte just incase they were dumb enough to attack us.We made sure to change up the guards position every so often. Orders to only allow certain wolves to patrol certain areas. Strengthening the weak zones while still making sure everywhere else was heavily secured.Routines were never the same. Private meetings that only held a selective few of wolves that Aries and I picked. It would be treason to even think about the meeting outside of the room, let alone speaking about it to someone who wasn't a part of the meetings."Oh! My! God!"Sharp canines coated with a lethal poison and steel like claws dug into his skin, easily tearing chunks of flesh from his body. Blood poured heavily from the wound, soaking through the white bandage with its rustic red hue. As the poison infused with his blood, tainting the once pure liquid into toxic sludge, purple veins protrude from the wound. It wr