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Underwater 79 Eavesdropping
Joseph returned to Victoria's room after Maya had left the hospital. She was awake and was healing by then. He looked at her and smiled. She returned his smile and tried to sit up. "You scared me back there," he said, breaking the ice between them, and she giggled. "I couldn't let you get all the fun. Besides, now you know how ready we are for battle," she said, and Joseph's smile dropped. He moved close to her and sat by her bedside. The proximity was much, but Victoria controlled herself. "Don't do that again, Vikky," he said on a serious note, and she nodded. "It was a decision I had to make, Alpha," She said, and he sighed. He wondered why she was formal. He remembered how rigid and reluctant she was at the warehouse and somehow realised she had been avoiding him all this while. He wanted to bring it up but did not know if this would be the right time. "It is best you call me by my name, Vikky. You have earned it," he said with a smile, and she nodded. He reached for her ha
Underwater 80 All Said And Much More
Joseph led Victoria to his bed, still kissing and owning her lips. Victoria was afraid that it was a spur-of-the-moment thing, but she would take anything to satisfy her need for him at that moment. She knew if it was fleeting, she would burn badly, but it would be worth it. He gently led her to the bed and laid her down; she let him. Joseph broke off the kiss to stare into her eyes. He could see her heart there, something he never saw in Ashley's eyes. The pure love that wasn't selfish or demanding. He could see it, and he hoped she could see the surrender in his eyes. As much as he wanted to hold out and wait and see, what happened at the warehouse let him know all they had was the moment; he did not plan to waste it. "There is no one else, Vicky. I do not feel anything for Leah but gratitude," he confessed, tears streaming down her cheeks. She had suffered for almost two months thinking and believing otherwise. "It had been you for a while now, but I wanted the troubles over
Underwater 81 In The Meantime
The drive to Ceenas was long and boring for Joseph. He was eager to get back home. He felt he should have asked Victoria to come with him, but he did not know how the place would be. He did not want her to be in a situation where they would have to fight and defend themselves. Adam stared at him for most of it, studying his friend's mood and countenance. "What's with you and Vicky?" he finally asked, and Joseph looked at him. Adam kept his eyes trained on the road while Joseph sat in the passenger seat. They did not go with anyone, so they would not intimidate their hosts. Joseph wanted to be safe because he knew Sebastien was there and did not know what to expect from the guy. "What's with Vicky?" Joseph asked Adam, and Adam chuckled. "We are friends, you know. You can tell me. I trained her for a bit, so I know her scent, and you reek of her," he said, and Rex growled before Joseph could even control his wolf. Training her and knowing her scent meant touching her and being too
Underwater 82 Joseph In Ceenas
Joseph and Adam finally arrived at Ceenas. New faces were at the gate, and Joseph did not need to guess why. Luckily they had called Malcolm before coming, so he knew they would not have any issues. Malcolm had also informed Sebastien of Joseph's visit, so Sebastien had sent Boris and his men on an errand so they would not know Joseph was coming. The people at the gate were Sebastien's men that came with him from his pack. They could be trusted. One of the guards walked to the truck to inspect the people inside. He had a grim expression and did not seem like the type to smile much. He stared at Adam briefly and then nodded for the others to open the gate. They did so diligently, and Adam drove into the settlement. Nothing had changed compared to the last time Joseph and Ethan had visited, but the pack was fuller. It was expected since Sebastien had taken over. The people that left the River pack with him would naturally settle in Ceenas. Joseph wondered if Malcolm was content livin
Underwater 83 Let's Talk
Sebastien and Joseph were at a face-off, each growling at the other. "You aren't taking her anywhere she doesn't want to go," Sebastien warned Joseph, and Joseph growled back. Joseph did not miss the possessive fire in Sebastien's eyes, and he was conflicted as to why the Alpha would deem Ashley important. He brushed it off, believing Sebastien might have believed he was hurting him just like he had hurt Ethan by taking Cynthia from him. He wondered why Sebastien wanted their women, and he had a peculiar taste, too, because Ashley wasn't a saint, but unlike Cynthia, she was remorseful. "And who will stop me? She is coming home. Her mother asked me to bring her home," He said, and Klein went crazy. Sebastien was fighting a shift. Malcolm and Adam were nearby, unaware that a fight was about to break out. "You aren't taking her with you, Joseph. She is mine!" Sebastien said, and the force in his words surprised Joseph, but being a stronger alpha, Joseph stood his ground. "Stop me,
Underwater 84 The Myth And Reality
Ethan answered Joseph's call on the third ring. He was outside the mansion by the van waiting for Meadow, Keith and Elaine so they could train at their hideout close to the warehouse. He saw Joseph's call, and knowing where Joseph had gone, he answered immediately. "Joseph," he said on the phone. Meadow came out of the house to join him by the van. Keith helped Ethan into the back of the van, and Meadow followed him. Keith went to the driver's seat, and Elaine sat in the passenger seat, ready to leave. "Joseph," Ethan said again, and the network was bad. Ethan hung up and tried Joseph's number. By then, they had left the mansion and were on the road. It rang, and Joseph answered. "Ethan," he said and was glad that his brother had called back. "I can hear you," Ethan said. "I am at Ceenas, and Ashley is fine. I am also with Malcolm and Sebastien," He said, and Ethan froze. Joseph sensed Ethan's worry from the sudden silence. "Relax, he is on our side," Joseph said, telling Eth
Underwater 85 Home And A Surprise
Keith arrived at Levi's guest house. There were staff there, and Meadow wondered why Levi did not bring Amber to the place. She figured Amber must have insisted on going to the mansion. Meadow secretly hoped Cynthia's menace would come to an end soon. The guest house was a small bungalow with three bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a patio and a pool at the back. It was a lovely place in the middle of nowhere. Learning that Levi owned all the lands there made her wonder why the Alpha never bothered to start his own pack. He would have made a fine Alpha because he had kept Whitewood safe and secure for all the years he was in charge. They moved into the building, and Ethan was eager to show his friend his ability. They had discussed the secret with Meadow, and she believed Keith and Joseph had the right to know that their Alpha was back in full capacity. Ethan first objected to it, but Meadow had convinced him of the necessity of building their confidence in the face of the dang
Underwater 86 The Parents
Morning came, and Joseph remained in bed with Victoria. They were at it until the early morning hours, so they stayed in bed. Joseph stared at the ceiling with Victoria in his arms while he counted his blessings in his head. His mother was alive and well, his brother could walk, they had solid allies and an army they could use, and he had found love. All this had happened in the middle of the chaos; he was grateful to the moon for its blessings. He held Victoria tight and told himself that he would not let go. Love was a rare thing to find, and now that he had found one that was without flaws, he would hold on to it for as long as he lived. Ethan had planned that he would take Meadow to visit her parents. He knew if he told her, she would refuse, so he planned to take her there without telling her. He believed she deserved to know the truth about her mother and her heritage; it was best she heard it from her father. Tamar might not be her biological mother, but Blake was her fath
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Underwater 96 Life Goes On
Three weeks later. Ethan stood at the altar, waiting for his bride to come. He was nervous. Even though the wedding was taking place in the private park by the lake with a gentle breeze blowing, he had beads of sweat on his forehead. He looked at where his mother and stepfather sat, and Levi smiled at him, letting him know he would be all right. Ethan stood with Keith and Malcolm behind him. Sebastien and Ashley's wedding was ongoing at the River pack, so they couldn't make it. They had all decided to wed on the same day to make it memorable. Everything went quiet, and the sound faded the moment Ethan caught Meadows's scent as she walked down the aisle. Blake held his daughter and led her through. Unlike the first time, she had a broad smile, and her heart was eager to get to the altar. Ethan looked at her, and he had never seen anything as beautiful as his mate. She was radiant and walked down with her eyes fixed on him. They had both come a long way, and this was the reward. B
Underwater 95 The Battle
It took two hours for Sebastien and the army to arrive. The moment they arrived, everyone heard the fight on the grounds. Amber, Elaine and Leah prepared to run for cover once the door opened, while the rest prepared to shift and fight. Their eyes were trained at the door. They knew someone would open it. It would either be an enemy or a friend, but the door was bound to open to ensure they were still in the room and not the cause of the battle that had started. Someone finally turned the lock. The person opened the door, and to their surprise, it was Cynthia and Sean. They looked like they planned on running away together. "Follow me," Amber told them, no questions asked. She was going to lead them through the secret escape. They were not going to hide in the mansion. They were going to hide in the woods. Sean and Cynthia could run away from there. Ethan looked at his ex, and he nodded with approval. With those two acts, she had redeemed herself; he hoped she had changed for t
Underwater 94 A Change Of Heart
Ethan got up and hugged Meadow immediately. She rested her head on his chest and wept. She felt free for the first time in a long time. Ethan cupped her face in his arms and kissed her fiercely. Then broke the kiss and stared at her. "Say my name," he said, and everyone started laughing. They weren't bothered because their plan had worked, and Linus had underestimated them. "Ethan", Meadow said, and it sounded like music to his ears. Brian, Adam, Victoria, and Leah were shocked that Ethan's legs were all right, but they did not fuss about it. The truth is they had all prepared for this day. They were waiting for the Alpha so they could end the charade. It had finally happened. Ethan did not expect that he would hear his wife finally speak for the first time. Her voice was even better than her voice in the mind link. It was like music to his ears, and he looked forward to hearing her call his name when they made love. "What did Sebastian say?" Ethan asked Keith. "They are on
Underwater 93 What Really Happened
Joseph stood up immediately, not wanting Ethan to blow his cover, and went to help Meadow. Amber was in shock, likewise Elaine and Victoria. Ethan was frozen in his chair. He did not want his uncle to know he could walk. He was grateful to Joseph. Meadow's hands began to shake while she screamed and pointed at Linus. Her eyes were purple, and Ethan knew Nightshade was in charge. Ethan looked at his uncle, and the man had a smug look on his. It was clear he expected it. He was calm, almost laughing. They all knew something was not right. "And she can speak," Linus said, and Ethan yelled at him. "Shut the fuck up! Don't you have compassion!" Ethan said, getting pissed off. Echo was trying to surface. "I would watch my tongue if I were you, little nephew. I have this place surrounded by my army," he said, and everyone froze, even Nightshade. "It was you! All along?" Levi said, connecting the dots, and Linus began to laugh. Levi thought of all that had happened to them since Cain
Underwater 92 Cynthia's Plight
Cynthia sat in front of the mirror in her room. She had heard of the arrival of the guest, but she wasn't interested in seeing him. She was too broken and numb to want to know what was happening. She was also tired of everything. She wasn't lying when she told Sebastien she wanted out. She had not fulfilled her Luna dreams in all the years she had been chasing it. She missed out on a lot. Seeing Ethan with Meadow made her realise how she had fucked her life up, and then hearing Sebastien had paired up with Ashley was the last straw. It wasn't that she was unlucky; she was the one that made herself unlucky. She sat in front of the vanity mirror and could no longer recognise herself again. Her mother always told her she would make a beautiful Luna. Her bloody Omega mother could not make the cut. She believed her Delta wolf's weakness was because her mother was an Omega. Why did her father mate with her? She was angry at the world. She had the urge to run away, but Sebastien's wor
Underwater 91 Welcome Uncle
Levi felt rage rising in him seeing Linus. He remembered everything the bastard put him through and did not feel it was right to welcome him into their home, especially when they were in a bad situation, but it wasn't up to him. It was up to Ethan. "This isn't the time for this nonsense, Linus. You see that the pack has been overrun?" Levi asked him calmly, and Linus walked into the mansion. "I have nothing to discuss with you or Amber. I heard she found a donor. The bitch was always lucky like that." He said, and Levi punched him in the face. Linus did not see it coming, or he would have dodged. His nose cracked, and there was blood in his mouth and nose. He did not flinch from pain. He just looked at Levi and smiled with his bloody teeth. "As violent as I remembered. I wonder if that was how you buried the knife in my cousin," Linus said, and Levi was mad. "We both know that is not true," Levi said, and just then, Joseph and Victoria came towards them. Although it had been lon
Underwater 90 Call Your Alpha
One week later, Cynthia realised that the staff in the house were gone. She wondered where they had all gone. She needed help with certain things and could not get anyone to do the chores. So she got mad and ordered everyone in the house to meet her outside. So that they do not ignore her as always, she asked Beta Sean to make sure they all came outside. She stood outside, waiting for the residents to assemble. Everyone was mad about being called from their room, but they controlled their temper. There was no need to fight now when they were yet to meet the culprit. Still, it was slowly getting to the point where Ethan and joseph wanted to damn everything and just finish off Cynthia and their goons and then wait for the next attack. It would give them an immediate solution, but it wouldn't last because the bastard could still strike from the shadows. Meadow suffered from morning sickness, and Ethan did not want her to go out, but Sean said that Luna insisted that everyone must c
Underwater 89 A Whore's Greed
Kate stared at the two alphas. She was afraid and knew her life was forfeit. She hoped they were kind enough to lock her up or she was finished. "I worked in a tavern in Primewood." She started, and they listened. "I was a lady of the night," she confessed, and Levi figured that she had to lack values to stoop so low. Not all of them were like that. Some of them had solid reasons for going into prostitution due to situations that were beyond them but looking at Kate, he figured greed was her motivation. She was just a less privileged version of Cynthia. "I wasn't making much, and I was planning to relocate to Whitewood where there was money, but Luna Amber had banned prostitution in all her territories, so the prospect of getting a job wasn't possible. Also, moving to Whitewood was challenging. We had to fill out forms and apply for residency to stay, in which the Luna or Alpha would determine whether we made the cut or not. That also made my chances slim. Whitewood was and stil
Underwater 88 Start Talking
On their way home, Levi thought of the many things he would do to Kate. He had a lot in store for her and planned to drill her to the last bit. He was going to ask Ethan to join him, but he wanted to give Ethan space to spend time with his wife and celebrate their unborn child. He would settle for Joseph's help because he needed someone present, so he did not go overboard. On the other hand, Ethan was ecstatic about the news of being a father soon; he began to see things differently. Finding and ending this Alpha wasn't about revenge and taking back their pack anymore; it was now about their future. It was about securing their children's future and creating a safe environment for them to grow in. It was about sanity and peace. He did not want his children to experience the chaos he had known since he was twelve. He wanted peace and serenity. They arrived at the Mansion. Ethan and Meadow headed to their wing while Levi headed to his wing. On his way to his room, Cynthia accosted h
