Adaline Point of View."This is called Farewell's Embrace." Lily says, and I nod, standing opposite her."This is what we need." Selena says, and I look at her."A lock of your hair," She says, and I pinch it out, giving it to her."Something that belonged to Zoe." Blu says, and I go inside, bring out her necklace, give it to them."A vail of moonlit water, and a spring of nightshade, which we have here." Lola says and I nod."One last thing," Mom says "A piece of parchment and quill."Alex hands it to her, and I nod at him. We are in Zoe's room, the one she spent her last days. They light candles around the space to create a boundary and invoke protective energies.Everyone walks out, leaving us alone. Lily places Zoe's necklace at the center of the circle, and I sit in said circle, holding a lock of my hair in one hand, and the parchment with quill in another."Close your eyes, and focus on the connection with your bestfriend. Allow yourself to feel the grief, pain and longing. Thi
Adaline Point of ViewI stare at the row of houses, the beauty and aesthetics that is New Orleans.It's been a couple of hours since I saw Zoe, spoke to her. It was bittersweet, more bitter than sweet, because when I woke up, my bestfriend was still dead, and now, I have to live with the realization that Zoe is dead, she'll always be dead.I keep wishing to wake up from a bad dream, to open my eyes, and see it was all an expensive prank, I keep hoping to wake up from this reality that has merged into hell.However, I remember Zoe's word, and I love her, miss her more, but at least she was happy, I will forever delight in the fact that she was happy, that is enough for me, and I will carry her with me, till forever ends."Hey," I hear, look up to see Ashley, walking down to me."Hi." I say, then look back to the busy streets, the French Quarters, Bourbon Street."I was told I would find you here." She says, sitting beside me, on the bench."Yeah, Is everything okay?" I say, frowning at
Alexandru Point of View She left, went back to New York, My Mom said. I am confused, because who goes from telling me what to name our first daughter to dissapering without as much as a goodbye. Who the fuck does that? "Luc, are you with us?" Rick says, drawing attention back to the room. "Yes." I say, but it comes out harsher than intended. "Romania is defeated. Zayd, Federico and Zach took a Lycan army, and Coven of Witches there, to clear everything that remaining vampires, and take the people that might be there." "Luc and I will go to Asia to speak with their Packs, reassure them of our pisistion and how it it at the top, we are at the top, and if they want to challenge us, they can, we will win either way." "Asia?" I frown. "Yes, will that be a problem?" "How long will we be in Asia?" I say, looking at them "A week and or two." "Yeah, no, I am not going to Asia." I say, getting up. "Alexandru, I know that when the Pack was at war, you stood up, and helped, I know I
EpilogueAdaline Point of ViewI open my eyes, a beautiful smell all over my apartment. I pull the sheets, covering my naked body, as I drag myself to the source of the smell.I swoon at the sight before me, Alexandru. He is moving his body to a beat only him hears, as he scrambles egg."Am I interrupting?" I say, with a smile.He says, nothing, keeps scrambling the eggs, then turns off the gas, because he probably felt me before he saw me."Yes, my solo performance." He says, smiling at me."I could leave." I say, in a teasing tone."Oh, no," He shakes his head."You already interrupted me, you will have to pay for it, one way or the other." He drawls, deliciously, making me close my legs, a certain ache between it.He smirks at me, and I roll my eyes, holding the sheets firmly. Nothing passes him, and this mate bond has heightened everything we feel. Now, that we have consummated our -- well, our -- now, that we have consummated what we are supposed to, we are much more in tune. How
Alexandru Point of ViewI say nothing, just stare at them, then see Adaline walking over."Hey guys, what's up." Adaline says, when she reaches us."Ash was just telling Luc she wants to move here." Fran says, taking a bite of beignet."What?" Addie exclaims, and I am glad I'm not alone in this feeling."I thought you'd be on the next flight to New York, If it's money, I could lend you some of the money I got from the rent of my Apartment.""Aurora," Daniel smiles"It's not money, we are comfortable financially, to an extent. However, we will like to raise our Family here, like to grow old together, I don't know if you understand, but there's just something about this place."Addie leans against me, and my hand finds her waist. I stare at her, and she nods, we're in sync."If you are sure this is what you want." I say, and Ash gasps in joy."Yes, but anytime you have the urge to leave, you can." Addie says, and Ash gets up, hugging her, excitedly talking about getting her belongings f
"Certain animals, including snakes and spiders, have killed a lot of people throughout human history. Because doing so would provide them a survival advantage, some experts think that men and women may have evolved to carry this urge. According to some research, it's simpler to make people who don't seem to have any animal phobias dread snakes and spiders than it is to make them fear dogs or other "friendly" animals." I say, staring at the crowd of students."Despite the fact that they are not everyone's favorite feelings, fear and anxiety are essential for keeping us secure. If the dog down the street bites you, the terror that follows will help you avoid getting bitten again the next time you see the dog, but what if the reaction is excessive? Instead, if you start to dread all dogs, not just the one who bit you, your behavior could be significantly affected, which would be detrimental rather than helpful." I glance at my wrist watch."Shmuel Lissek, PhD, an associate professor of p
Alexandru's Point of ViewI growl, my fangs, my claws, reminding me of what I am, who I am, a person I'm proud of. I breath in, calming down, and I watch my fangs and claw go back in. I grunt, I can feel it, something is coming, something bad is coming, and we have to be ready. I get up from my bed, it creaks beneath me, I need to get a stronger one. I walk to the bathroom, and I stare at my house's makeup. I feel a sense of pride, I built this house, with my hands. I stare at the mirror, Alina insisted I put it here, at least for her sake, I stare at my face, I'm a Lycanthrope, a Lycan, which is basically like a Werewolf, but better, stronger and faster, I'm one of the ones left, my father is a Werewolf, so is my mother, it was unexpected to be the only Lycan in my family's bloodline in the last hundred years. I am the Beta of The Blue Moon Pack, I grew up in New Orleans, so did my Father, and so will my child. New Orleans is my home, the Pack is my family, and I'm sensing threats,
Adaline's Point of View"Daughter!" He yells in glee, and I feel relief, my paranoia fading away."Hi." I smile, relaxing. I've missed him. "How's Mom?""She's here, wants to speak to you." He says, and I wait for her "Adaline, come home." She says, and I freeze."Is something wrong?" I say, but she laughs."No, Adaline, It's our Anniversary next Saturday, and this year, I don't want a delivered gift and video call, I want my daughter, my only child." She says, and I sign."I miss you Mom, but I haven't being home in almost ten years. I left for a reason.""I am not asking you to come back fully, just visit your mother, am I not enough reason?"I roll my eyes "Enough with the guilt trip Mom.""Excellent. I'll see you on Wednesday, bring me a huge cake, and your daddy wants a baseball hat. Love you, bye." She rushes out and cuts the call.I groan in frustration. I don't want to go back, I don't want to go home, but it's been eight years, and it's time to return to New Orleans, just for