AVAAfter today’s filming ended I decided that I needed to clear my head. I was constantly thinking about my lineage. I did not know much about my mother. Hell I knew nothing about my father.And I was more afraid that my baby would grow up not knowing anything about our family. I did not see myself talking to Jacob anytime soon. I tried to push those thoughts out of my head; the last thing I needed was unnecessary worry and stress.I finally decided to tell Sally that I was pregnant and she was surprisingly overjoyed. I invited her to lunch as a thank you and apology for putting up with my mood swings.“So how have you ben feeling,” Sally asked me.“Well to be honest—”“Good afternoon ladies, my name is Gale and I will be taking care of you for this visit. Can I get you started with drinks nad appetizers?”The young man was really sweet with his interactions with us. Sally and I quickly ordered our drinks and explained to our server that we would look at the menus.“Back to what you
Elijah’s POVIt had been a few days since I had seen Ava and now that she was staying back at her studio apartment I knew I would be seeing less and less of her. If it had not been for some of her personal effects that she left behind at my place, it would have been as if she never step foot in my house.I had grew accustomed her being around me from waking up to her having coffee at my breakfast nook to her sleeping next to me seeking comfort. Even my wolf was aching to have her by his side, but it could not be possible she could not be…Could she?I pushed the thought of the starlet out of my head and tried to bury myself back into my work. I had a business to run and a pack to maintain. The last thing I needed was thoughts of slender legs spread across my desk and hazel eyes begging for me to…I closed my eyes and ignored what ever temptation that was threatening my peace of mind.I had a business to run I could not afford to daydream. I had a pack to keep solid. I kept staring at
AVA I would be lying if I said I was enthusiastic about the amount of travelling I had to do between the sets and bouncing back and forth from my studio home and Elijah’s house. I had decided that I would check in with Elijah on a weekly basis due that way the studio scheduling would not drain me any further. With the scheduled shoots and filming along with my pregnancy I was kept busy to the point that I felt like I was falling back into my unhealthy habit of avoiding sleep and eating. However it was not for the lack of trying. Anything that I tried to consume would result in morning sickness or as I liked to call it constant toilet hugging. My now developing stomach made it hard for me to get comfortable at night so I tossed and turned like crazy. Not to mention my feet when killing me more than usual with the lack of movement during filming. It seemed like unlike my last series appearance this team figured I was better relaying my lines as a statue. The director and I almost ca
AVAI never planned on going to Elijah’s invited and unannounced. The last time we spoke the tension between us left me confused and troubled. It did not help that Sissy was now in the human realm trying to mark her territory while simultaneous destroy my life.But I needed to find out if he and his pack found out any new information about my mother. If they had found out anything new at all. Calling him would be easier for all parties involved.Truth be told I did not want to have an unexpected run-in with Sissy after our conversation a few days ago. I realized when I returned home-after getting a phone call about missing the meeting-that I was a little too harsh on her. I should not have brought up the selection of the Moon Goddess.Every wolf and were knew that love was not certain between couples if they were not predetermined mates. One minute you could be sweethearts and planning your future together. Then his/her soulmate enters. After that it is like that relation never existe
AVA I saw Elijah waiting on me outside his house in the driveway. I could not help the big grin on my face when I saw him. When my car came to a stop he opened my driver side door and took my hand helping me get out. I never been treated like this. I could feel my face grow hot. This man is overwhelming me. “So how was the shoot this afternoon?” He said. Why was making conversation so easy for him now. Did he not get a rush of flashbacks like I did? “It went better than the director anticipated. He kept complimenting after every scene.” It was a little unnerving at the beginning. “The director for the filming right now wants the best and he refused a lot of the talent that Moon and other studios had shown him. He emailed me a list of artist and actresses that he wanted in his productions.” Elijah said as he ushered me to the house. “Best thing is knowing what you want right?” I said. I smirked at him as I walked in front of him. I could see Elijah eyeing me the entire time. I
AVAThe back and forth was beyond daunting. My new schedule that Sarah had sent to me over email was beyond insanity. I was happy that I had the weekends to breath.To: AvaSubject: The New Recording ScheduleGood morning Ava (and little starlet),I wanted to make sure that this reached you. I know for the past few weeks it has been hectic and however I cannot guarantee that it will not get better. To be honest it is going to be chaos due to the delay in production. So I took the liberty to send this email and attach a calendar link for your phone for the upcoming events and recording sessions that you will be attending. Good news that all for your online lessons and courses are on hold until the production of this film is complete. You can do this!Love,SarahI fought the urge not to roll my eyes at her nickname for my unborn child. Sarah believed that I had not a “bun in the oven” as the mortals like to say but a star in the cosmos. I tried to contain myself and succeed when I l
AVAI must be out of my mind. That is what I kept thinking when I walked into that store. But I was determined. If I wanted to learn more about my mother; about my past I needed some guidance.As I walked into the store i heard the chime alert the woman at the counter she could not have been any older than 35 but her bright smile and her demeanor told me another story. With multitoned colored braids and a dark complexion I saw her step behind the counter to greet me.“Good evening sister, how may I assist your journey?”“My journey?” I asked. I looked at her and saw that she wore a bold red, brown and yellow tunic dress that flattered her shape.“Yes everyone that enters my shop is on a journey of discovery or of renewal. The question is what do you seek?” her voice was like music that lured me in. I thought it was just a sales pitch until I looked into her eyes.“You’re a witch,” I mumbled. I was acting like we were not the only two people in her store. She laughed at my reaction and
ElijahI decided to make it a quick visit with the pack to check in on everything in my absence. Truth was I wanted to have Ava by my side but she had declined my invitation.She mentioned that she would go to the pack lands another time and that she was swapped with shooting. I knew that was not completely true because the filming director sent a mass email to all included with the film’s production that the actors would be given a three day break while they change the locations. Again.So imagine my surprise when I open my bed room door to find Ava laying on the floor unconscious.“Ava. Ava wake up.” This troubled me. I put my ear to her chest and was relieved to hear a clear and loud heart beat. Two of them. She and the baby were okay.I lifted her up and brought her to the bed. I went to the bathroom and got a wash cloth and wet it and brought it to her face. I saw her eye lids flutter before she opened her eyes.“Elijah, how did I—“That is what I was hoping you would tell me. Av
(Ava’s POV)I took a deep breath as I turned to see the Twins Tiene and Ash extend their hands out to me. I tried to holding my laughter in as I saw them wearing suits and ties. I had been so use to cut shirts and damaged jeans I had hardly recognized their clean shaven attire. “We know that Alpha Elijah cannot escort you inside but,” Ash started the conversation.“Hopefully the two of us can be half the man that our Alpha is,” Tiene finished.“May you gentlemen escort me inside,” I asked as I took both of their forearms and smiled at Elijah. While I was upset that he would not be with me during my speech I was glad I had so much support around me. On both sides. I did not look back at we headed towards the building I remembered what Elijah told me before we left the manor. “When we get there whatever you do: Do not look back. It is a sign of weakness.” I could feel Elijah’s eyes on me as the twins lead me into the building. The twins opened the door for me and we walked inside.
(Elijah’s POV)I woke up to find my mate in my arms. I leaned into her body to make sure it was not a dream. The scent of cinnamon and vanilla filled my nostrils. It had been three days since we took down all of the bases of the Syndicate. However there were still reports of humans trying to form groups to assault werewolves or people that they believed were werewolves. I was optimistic that we could put an end to this. I rose out of bed and took a deep breath as I got dressed. I pulled out a black suit with a blue shirt and black tie. Today was the day that we had been waiting for. I received word that the high commanding officers of the humans were looking to bring me in for questioning. Word was spreading that a faction of wolves had lead an attack on a militia that was eradicating humans. Since Ava and I were known to the public as werewolves naturally they would suspect us first.Good luck proving it. My wolf scoffed and laughed as he laid down and covered his body with his t
(Elijah’s POV)I am sorry Ava.As much as I wanted to have my mate help me lead the charge it would be a danger to her. I did not want to risk the plan because I was blinded by my need to have my mate at my side. Alpha we are in position from the north part of the stronghold. I heard Grayson mindlink with me. Grayson was at the rear of the charge with Doni as we began stormed the last front of the Syndicate’s threshold.It looks like most of the humans that have occupied this base do not have strong enough supplies or weapons to put up much of a fight. Doni was overly confident about the situation but I made sure that all of the soldiers on my end waited for my signal. Area 12; it was the last Syndicate base in the human realm. We found out that there were at least seven in the human world and five in the werewolf realm. Many of the other Alphas that could not leave their territory had informed me that others were leading the attack on the based in the werewolf realm. This incre
(Ava’s POV)As I wake up for my stupor I realized a few things. I could sense that another witch was in the territory or at least she was. I knew it had to be my master Shanti given the power trail that she left. At least they have support. I thought as I craned my shoulders and neck. As I sat up I noticed that Shanti had also put up a barrier to prevent me from leaving the house. Apparently my mate does not trust me to stay put. He was right, I would have bolted the first chance I got. Then I noticed I could not get a scent from my mate. I let out a frustrated groan. They went out of their way to make sure I would stay out of the fight. While I am upset with Elijah I know that in order for the plan to work I have to stay out of sight. I dont like it nor do I agree with it but I have to follow my mate’s command. I make my way to the kitchen to get a glass of water and check on the hounds. Since the attack on them we have been monitoring them to make sure their are no lingering
(Elijah’s POV)Despite the blockade between the worlds, the closing portals and the round the clock surveillance on my property I was able to bypast all of that and get the information needed. I did not want to tire my mate out but her ability to open portals at any given moment was a blessing from the Moon Goddess. With her will and determination we were able to contact and summon at least 3 hundred able body soldiers. She opened portals to several safe houses that I bought before Ava came to the mortal realm. Even though I was not prepping for a doomsday I did want to prepare just in case there was a huge number of werewolves that want to transfer to the human realm whether for temporary visit or permanent. With permission from the Alpha that wanted to stay behind I was in command several packs to storm Syndicate threshold.“We have everything needed to take on each stronghold. With Ava’s help every pack is close in position to attack on your command,” Lewis said as he looked ov
(Ava’s POV)As I looked at the ceiling I could not help but get upset. Sleep eluded me constantly. Since the children were born I was use to getting up a few times during the night or sleeping in the nursery with them. However I was still able to get sleep. I shifted tossed and turned the entire night. Even with Elijah holding me half the night before he fell into slumber I could not get to sleep. I could feel Elijah’s warmth and power surround me and keep me safe throughout out the night, but it was not enough to lull me to sleep. The image of the werewolf being shot still haunted my thoughts. Seeing the poor fellow werewolf being forced into transforming and then being slaughtered because of it turned my stomach. That could have been me, if Elijah and Grayson had not protected me. The Syndicate laced the award with something that caused my transformation. I almost rampaged the city and if anything got worse I would have been killed. After the new release the video was circulatin
(Ava’s POV)You have a plan,” I ask unsure about the situation. After showering with Elijah I felt a sense of calmness around me. It made me realize that I had been walking on pins and needles in my past relationship. “I have a plan to take down the Syndicate, get you back into the world as a beacon of survival and hope,” Elijah said as he passed a mug of coffee to me. Grayson stood at the oven fixing breakfast for the lot of us. Hearing my stomach I could not remember the last time I ate anything…or kept anything down. My nerves were all over the place. “So what is your plan Alpha,” Grayson said with his back still turned to us. “My plan is of course to find out were all of there hideouts are in the human wprld. Thye must be relying on humans to fortitfy themselves here. I ant to hit ech one before we move to anything critical to the plan.”“Which is,” I asked eagerly.“You,” Elijah said before taking a sip of coffee.“Me! Why me,” I felt like a weigh was going to slam into me a
(Elijah’s POV)Waking up I could hear the television, I look over and see the side of the bed that usually occupied by my mate is empty. I could not tell you how long its been since she slept next to me. Not that I blame her, with the world finding out that she is werewolf and forcefully transforming in front of the world would deter anyone’s spirit. I can feel my wolf licking on wounds both the physical and emotional. I try to shake everything off but I am still healing from the gun fire assault that Grayson and I protected Ava from. What kind of mate would I be if I let humans harm Ava.As I roll out of bed my hand automatically reaches for my cellphone. It is the only link that I have between the humans and my king. I unlock my phone and listen to my voicemails first. I don’t recognize this number but if it had my contact information it had to be important. I press play and I cannot believe what I am hearing:Good evening Mr. Elijah Connery. This is the representative for Troy O
(Ava’s POV)“YOU WON! AVA YOU WON THE AWARD!”Everything seemed like a fantasy. A dream that I had hoped for since I was a little girl.“I cannot believe that I am holding this…every endeavor that I have pushed to be apart of. I would …”That slowly turned into a nightmare that I could not escape from.Ava what is the matter? What is going on?“Freak.”“Monster.”Everything seemed to replay in my mind like a horrible series of a television show and I could not turn it off. Because it was my life.Where did it all go so wrong? How did we come so far to be under fire by my mistake?This thought and others kept circulating in my head. Tide, my wolf, was resting after running to escape the mayhem. She finally was able to shift in the human world-not that she was happy about the exposure or the wounds our mate suffered due to us.Even after I transformed back into a human I was still shot at, however Elijah and Grayson shielded me from the attack. When I came to I noticed that none of the