I stood there deep in thought. Replaying the last moment I saw Rain. Her eyes were so hurt. I hated myself for causing her pain, but I couldn't claim her yet. I want her, I really do, but I can't have her yet. For her own good, I have to wait. Nate approached me as I was deep in thought. He seemed to have made all the phone calls he could. "I've reached out to all my black market people. No one has heard anything about a young female werewolf. At least she's not there." Nate's eyes looked dark and I knew why. The black market is a very scary place full of evil and darkness. Knowing that she at least isn't there has helped us all a little. "Good. Thank you for checking." I rubbed the bridge of my nose, trying to think of where she could be. Nate nodded his head. He wanted to do more, we were feeling the same thing. We wanted to find Rain now. I could see Kaitlyn heading back towards us. She was hard to read, her face was always so serious. I wasn't sure if she was coming with good
Rain's P.O.V. How could I let myself get kidnapped? Kidnapped by some scary a*s vampires none the less. The group that took me seemed older, and really experienced. They had subdued me without a problem and carried my limp body all the way here, wherever here was. I assume it's a ways away from the college. I couldn't tell what time it was outside as it was pitch black in herr. My eyes had adjusted to the dark, but I didn't like it one bit. I didn't understand what they wanted from me, and they refused to acknowledge my existence anytime I tried to speak to them. I had tried being annoying, to get them to talk to me, but they remained stoic. Nothing seemed to faze them. I had given up about an hour ago. I sat on the floor shackled against the hard rock wall. Where the hell was I? I wanted to curse myself for being so careless. I couldn't talk to Heli through the silver they used on me. It was weakening us both. I just really hoped that Charles would be able to get here and help us
I was grateful that Stefan was gone, but also not. I may have even rather been bitten by him than have been left with Luke. The moment Stefan left the room Luke was back on me. He grabbed a fistful of my hair pulling me to stand up. He turned me around, pushing me into the wall. He wrapped his arm around me, snaking them under my shirt. He slowly made his way to my breasts and I cringed inside as he squeezed it. He moved closer forcing my a*s to rub against him. I could feel his hardened d*ck on my a** through my pants. He pulled my bra to the side releasing my breast as he started to pull on my n*pple, again causing me to cringe inside. I caved my chest in trying to get away from him. He rubbed himself on my a** more. "You're so beautiful Rain. I'll make you remember how much pleasure I can make you feel." He whispered into my ear causing me to shake with fear. I forced myself to think of anything else but this. I closed my eyes trying to ignore the swaying motion of Luke against m
Nate had stayed back in the hospital to keep us informed. I knew that if he was calling something must have changed. "Hello," I answered. "He's awake and asking for you. You need to get here." Nate responded. His tone was very serious which worried me more than anything. "Yeah, I'm on my way" I didn't want to leave the cure and I think Star could sense that. "You go. Don't worry about this. I'll keep working on it while you're gone." She told me. I took her word and ran out of the lab. I ran as quickly as I could toward the hospital. I desperately wanted to see Charles, to talk with him. I needed him to be okay, but I knew he wasn't. I ran through the large doors and ran into Nate. He led me to Charles' room. "He's awake and talking. He isn't in pain currently, but they have been pumping him with pain killers so he's a little loopy. Rain, brace yourself, he doesn't look good." Nate told me. His eyes were full of sorrow for me. I felt my chest tighten with worry. I walked into th
Nate looked at me confused as he came toward me. I didn't have time to stop and explain. "Watch him, call me if it spreads to his face. I think I have the cure figured out." I called to him as I ran down the hall. I ran as quickly as I could. I shifted, letting Heli get us to the lab faster. I ran into the building still full wolf. I shifted outside of the lab opening the door in all my nakedness. I grabbed a lab coat that was hanging by the door. I ran toward Star who had gotten everything ready and together. The cure was there just waiting for that missing ingredient. "Star, I know what it is." I yelled at her as I tried to catch my breath. " It's the flower." I pointed to the ring I had made out of the flower she gave me. She looked at me a bit confused. "Trust me. It's the flower. How do I make it?" She still seemed confused, but she believed me as she taught me how to do it. I called forward one and Star liquified it and added it to the cure. The cure changed from a dark purpl
Charles' P.O.V. I woke up in the hospital bed after a terrible night of sleep. It was impossible to sleep knowing Rain was in a jail cell.I let my guard down and got myself bit by a damn vampire lord. It's because I couldn't take care of him, that she had to. I feel like such a weakling. How could I let this happen? Not only did I let her get kidnapped, but I botched the rescue. She not only ended up saving herself, she saved me too. She finished my cure and saved me with it. Honestly without her that cure probably would have never been finished. I would never have known that I was missing that small flower. It made sense when I thought about it now, but I never would have thought of it myself. She is the most amazing person. She is powerful and extremely intelligent. She's strong physically and mentally. Her lineage is insane on it's own, but to be mixed in with her personality and intelligence; it made her that much more amazing. I can't believe how lucky I am to have a mate like
Rain's P.O.V. They rushed my criminal court hearing so that I could go to the council trial sooner. The lawyer Nate got for me was great! He had so much evidence and many statements from police reports and past cases proving Stefan had kidnapped others before. He showed proof of Charle' injuries and how they were sustained by Stefan. He told them I was only defending myself and my mate. He had to explain the importance of a mate to the judge as he was human. The judge looked over everything and since the people agreed, it was ruled as self defense. I was let go that afternoon into the custody of the council. I went from one jail cell to another. I at least got to eat something before the council took me. I thanked my lawyer and asked him to thank Nate for me. I hadn't heard from him since they took me in last night. Nate was right. The criminal proceeding went smoothly as it was just self defense. Now came the hard part, the scary part. I needed to prove my actions were just, and
We left the dungeon like cells and traveled up a corridor. The halls are made of marble and have red carvings throughout. The carvings ranged from past council members, to past scenes of wars, to the current council members. The originals of each species were painted on the columns. The whole place was full of history. If I wasn't heading to possible death, I would find this place more alluring. It really was beautiful. We came to two large dark wood doors. Two guards posted outside of them opened them for us as we entered slowly. The room was large with a tall semicircle desk at the top. There was a small table at the center for Nate and I to sit at. It was made to make the person at the table feel intimidated, having the council look down at them from above. Nate gave my hand a squeeze as we got to the table. The council members were already seated. There were 8 chairs total, but only 7 members sat. I knew the empty chair was Stefan's. Evandrus looked down at me, if he was on my s
Go get the doctor." Charles' alpha voice came out as we entered the room, speaking to the nurse. "How far apart are the contractions now, Rain?" Charles asked me, laying me on the bed. Nate's hand never left mine."3 minutes." As soon as I answered another contraction started. "Her water broke right before I woke you up." Nate told him.Charles was in doctor mode, I could tell by his serious pensive face. He was running through all the medical books in his head right now. I squeezed Nate's hand for dear life. Ever since my water broke the contractions have been more intense. I could feel Ember and Ash scratching away at the scales inside my uterus at some points scratching my uterus itself. I grunted in pain, preventing myself from screaming. Screaming won't help and will only worry them all more. Eryn grabbed my other hand and began to calm me with his magic. That's when I remembered our plan and it seemed it clicked for Nate then too. "She wants an epidural and magic from Eryn and
Eryn, dad, and Larminiel helped everyone back to their own mind. Giving me a hug goodbye each before they departed. Charles was one of the last few to leave. He hugged me tightly, muttering how he wishes he could have been the one to marry one. I tried not to let his words dampen my mood. I know he didn't mean for it to make me feel guilty. He just wanted me to know he wanted me the same way that Nate does. Everyone was gone except Nate and I. Eryn would return shortly for Nate though. So we had these few moments alone in my mind. Although we are together outside my mind as well. "Your mind is really beautiful, Rain. Not that I've seen very many." Nate laughed. "Yours just seems so bright and welcoming. Warm and loving." He smiled. "I'm glad you think so because a lot of the time my thoughts aren't." I laughed. "Oh I am sure, but your thoughts aren't the only thing that makes you, you." He poked my nose. "Now how about you chase me, before I run wild in here." With those words he
Eryn led me to my dad. His eyes watered the moment he saw me and mine did the same. I let go of Eryn's hand and ran to my dad's arms. I never thought this day would happen. I never thought I would have my dad walk me down the aisle. I thought this moment was just the moment we thought we had lost him. I cried a little in his chest. He pulled me back, getting a good look at me."My baby girl is getting married. My gumdrop." He squeezed me one more time before letting me go. "You look beautiful, Rain. Are you ready?" He asked me, turning me to see the clearing. There was a field full of wildflowers, all my favorites and some new ones. There were rows of tree trunks shaped like chairs and people seated at them. I recognized some of those heads. Mom, Charles, Kaitlyn, Peregrine, Larminiel. Then my eyes landed on him and my heart almost ripped out of my chest and ran towards him. Nate stood beside his father, to the right. There was a large wooden arch draped with dragon lilies, that wer
I woke up to some mild cramping and I panicked for a moment. They faded rather quickly, letting me relax back into sleep. I woke up again to some stronger cramps. The moonlight outside my window let me know it was still dark outside. Thankfully the cramps faded rapidly again. I started to worry though. Maybe it's because of that fruit I had at the ceremony. I know I'm not in labor yet, but I think these babies are coming sooner rather than later. I rubbed my belly bump softly, sending so much love to them both. I fell back asleep after going to the bathroom for the 4th time tonight. I'm so over this constant need to empty my bladder. My eyes fluttered open again, the sunlight hitting me straight in the eyes. Normally I'd be happy to wake up to the sun in my face, but after last night's terrible sleep, the sun and I are not on good terms. I groaned not wanting to get up. Nate chuckled beside me. "You okay?" He asked, his minty breath reaching my nostrils, sending a chill through me.
Another week had passed us by and it was time for dads crowning ceremony. We were all dressed similarly to the ball. Different colors this time though. I had a red gold dress with sleeves that hung off my wrist. It had gotten colder as we approached December.Eryn had on a matching suit in color to mine. Charles had on a chocolate brown suit and Nate a black one with gold lining. They all looked very dashing. Eryn's hair, being elf, grew back quickly, and he was able to tie it on that bun of his. Charles yelled his hair back giving me those old greaser vibes. Nate had his swooshed to the side, a little oomph to it. That's really the only way I know to describe it. He thinks it's funny when I say it like that. I entered with Eryn just as before and the three of them stood around me. All eyes seemed to be on us, instead of my dad. I started to shrink myself, until those sparks hit my shoulder. Charles' eyes met mine, reminding me of our conversation. F*CK these people. I sat up, holdi
We spent a week in the kingdom, with my dad and mom. It was nice seeing my dad reunited with his friends, but especially with Eragon. I stayed clear of Star, I wasn't ready to see her. I was worried I would try to tear her throat out. She was too important to Eryn to kill. Dad showed me his favorite spots here. The best sights and the greatest place to sit and think. He was happy and in his element and I was so happy to see him that way. His crowning ceremony would be tomorrow. I want to attend, I'm not sure how to face everyone right now. After everything that happened at the ball, I feel like I would cause more drama than anything else. I sighed again, chewing on my cheek. "What's wrong?" Charles picked up on my mood. He and I were finally having some alone time. Eryn had training and Nate was stuck doing something for Stoic for the day. I hated having him gone, it felt like a piece of me left with him. The sparks from my bond with Charles was helping me feel better though. "Not
I woke up back in the room with Nate, a joyous feeling in my heart. Between my two hot seed sessions last night, and the talk with Eryn, I was feeling better than ever. Now I just need to talk to Charles…. the thought is daunting. "Good morning my beautiful fiance." I smiled, my cheeks blushing at the word fiance. "Good morning my future husband." He smirked at me, kissing my lips. A slight blush tinted his cheeks as well. I love his blush. Between us two, our children will be cursed to have everyone know how they feel by the pinks of their cheeks. I'll find it adorable but they'll probably dislike it like I used to… like I still do sometimes. "We'll teach them how to keep a good poker face. Trust me, my cheeks want to blush a lot more than I let him." He smiled that dreamy smile, while pulling my head close to his chest, answering my thoughts. "I think that's a good idea. My dad tried teaching me, but I obviously failed miserably." I giggled, making fun of myself."Hey, there's
I had fallen asleep in Nate's arms, tucked tightly against his chest, yet when I opened my eyes that's not where I was. The familiar tree with a pool of water and warm sun let me know I was with Heli. She laid with her head on her paws basking her white fur in the sun. 'Heli?' I caught her attention and she opened one eye peeking through. 'I didn't call you here. He did.' She told me closing her eye again, seeming uninterested in whatever this is. Who is she talking about? I turned to look around and saw him standing there, his shoulder leaning against the tree. His almost translucent hair swayed in the wind. He arched an eyebrow over those ocean blue eyes. "I told you I would meet you in your dreams. What did you think I meant?" He chuckled lightly, pushing himself off the tree and walking towards me. He grabbed my lower back, pressing me against him tightly. It's then that I realized I didn't have my baby bump. I began to panic. "We're inside your mind Rain. The babies are fin
The rest of the ball had gone without a hitch. I ate, I danced a little more and then finally was allowed to retire to my room. My feet were aching and I was so exhausted. Nate carried me up to our rooms. "Thank you for sticking by my side and telling me everything I needed to know tonight, Eryn." He smiled real big at me. "That's what I'm here for." He winked, giving me a small peck, while I'm still in Nate's arms. "Goodnight, Rain. I'll see you in your dreams." He smiled, caressing my face for a moment before going to his room. "Goodnight my little wolf. Sleep well. I'll come bother you in the morning." Charles kissed my forehead, pressing his fingers gently into the back of my neck. I closed my eyes letting the sparks dance around me from his touch. Nate carried me to my room, although I should really say ours because I know he isn't going to leave me alone. He kicked the door closed behind him, standing me firm on my feet. He slowly began to unzip my dress, his fingers tickli