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41. Marked
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Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 42. Ceremony
EverestWe laid in the grass, tangled up in one another revelling in the renewed intensity of our mate bond. We’d nearly destroyed it, but fortunately not beyond repair. I was exhausted and sore after sex with Finn, but I felt a sense of completeness. All I had needed to hear was that the future of our mate bond was up to us, and that Finn wanted to fight for it. We were bonded now that I bore his mark. It would just be starting to show up now and I was excited to see it…but not enough to move from the position we were in. I snuggled into his chest, and he placed a kiss on my forehead. The dress I’d been wearing was littered around us like shrapnel and my panties were nowhere to be seen. His clothes always seemed to come out unharmed. I smirked and made a mental note to shred his pants next time I got to take them off. I thought about what awaited me when we went back inside and a pang of nerves danced in my stomach. Finn pulled me closer. “What’s wrong? I can feel how nervous you are…
Last Updated : 2022-08-28Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 43. Changeling
FinnRowena had said Everest would need to sleep through the night. As impressive as the gifts were, they certainly put a strain on her energy levels. I had carried her to one of the empty rooms and held her through the night. The aura that had radiated from her had been pure power. As the spell had broken, a rumbling of electricity had cracked across the sky. Rowena had cackled, and had said “Helios knows…” I couldn’t say I’d ever met another person who took so much delight in challenging the ancient Gods…As Everest’s sun aura had faded to be replaced by a new aura, Rowena had stopped channeling.“She’s changing now…” I was shocked. Everest’s sun power protected and healed others, who knoew what Selene's gifts would give her. How was it possible that I was blessed with such a gifted mate? I watched her shift and change, her eyes turning white, her hair glowing silver, a small crescent moon glowing between her eyes. Even her normally golden, tan skin was pale and white. She was radian
Last Updated : 2022-08-29Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 44. Big Trouble
EverestRowena stood up and looked me up and down, noting my appearance changes. My hair was straight and much more ashy than before. I had one silver-grey eye and my body shape had even changed. My chest had become fuller and my hips rounder, more feminine. It was a weird feeling…like I’d woken up in someone else’s body. But more than the physical appearance I felt stronger…physically, but also in my own inner strength and my gifts. I felt more in control. I knew I could tap into them at a moments notice and sustain them for as long as I needed. I could see why Helios had tried to hide these powers away. I felt invincible.I watched Rowena inspect me. “Interesting…you look more like her now, too” she mused.“Who?”“Selene, darling” she smiled.“Oh…you’ve seen her?” I wondered.“Certainly. She visits me often. Who do you think it was that told me everything I needed to know about you? You’re her direct ancestor…of course she’d have an invested interest in your wellbeing.”I considered
Last Updated : 2022-08-30Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 45. Choices
FinnWe cruised through the mountains quickly, not wasting any time. The time spent at Rowena’s had changed both of us immensely. In a safe place, we’d finally been able to accept our mate bond and solidify it and I’d never been happier. Finding out about my mother had been excruciating. But knowing that she’d given her life for Lupin and Everest made it a bit easier. It wasn’t a senseless act of killing or an accident. She’d made her choice with a purpose, knowing it was the only way to save my future. It didn’t excuse my father’s behaviour, but it made my feelings of loss slightly easier. Finding out that Rowena had unsealed my mate bond, that I didn’t even know was sealed in the first place, had surprised me…but it made sense. In one moment, everything in me had shifted, allowing Everest in. I couldn’t fathom how I’d ever considered rejecting her in the first place. Knowing how badly I’d hurt her…that I’d pushed her to attempt to reject this herself gave me chills. I looked over at
Last Updated : 2022-08-31Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 46. Long night
EverestWe made our way upstairs nearly naked by the time we got to Finn’s room. It was woodsy and dark and full of his sandalwood and cedar scent. He tore off the remainder of my clothes once the door was shut behind us and picked me up, carrying me off towards the bathroom. Aside from a brief moment when I put a sticky note on his head, I hadn't spent any time in Finn's room. The bathroom was black marble with silver accents. A massive tub sat in the corner and a large vanity covered the other wall. Large bay windows overlooked the lake and a huge glass shower was in the middle of the room. His shower was a massive glass room with a dark stone floor and a rainfall ceiling. We stepped in and the water poured over us. I hadn’t rinsed since the lake, so the hot water felt unreal. I washed my hair first and then let the water soothe my tired muscles. Finn finished washing his hair and grabbed the bar of soap.“Come here, gorgeous” his husky, deep voice made my stomach clench in anticipat
Last Updated : 2022-09-01Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 47. Stories
FinnThe sun streamed through the windows at first light. It must’ve been early as the light was golden and warm. It bounced off Everest’s hair, making it look like it was glowing. I smiled… my little sunshine. She was curled in a ball, tucked into my side, her breath tickling my ribs. I reached over to the nightstand and grabbed the remote and pressed the button that closed the blackout curtains and slowly we were immersed back into darkness. I pulled Everest into me and breathed in her sweet scent and drifted back off to sleep. When I awoke again Everest was lying beside me staring at me while I slept…the little weirdo.“Morning…why are you watching me sleep?” I stretched and she snickered.“Do you know you talk in your sleep?” She smiled. Oh gods, what I had I said? I tried to remember what I’d been dreaming about, but nothing came to mind.“I do not…” I grumbled.“You do! You were saying something about there being too many chickens in your house?” She laughed again. I vaguely bega
Last Updated : 2022-09-02Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 48. Girl Time
EverestKali and I changed into our bathing suits and brought a big blanket down to the edge of the lake. We laid it out flat in the sand under the shade of a tall fir tree and set out a variety of unhealthy snacks and sodas that we’d nabbed from the pack house kitchen. The day was clear and hot; perfect for sitting by the lake. After the emotional and physical stress over the last several weeks it felt nice to sit with my best friend and let the world fade away for a few hours. I knew the topic of what had happened down in the tunnels was eating away at her, but she didn’t press, which I was thankful for. What had happened to Fiona weighed heavy in my heart and I cringed at the thought of reliving it out loud. She had been just a child. Barely old enough to have a wolf and then she’d been turned into a monster against her will and lost forever. The thought of her mangled, hairless body rotting in the dark of those tunnels haunted me. If i ever got the chance, I'd retrive her remains a
Last Updated : 2023-01-05Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 49. Unexpected Love
EverestI gently patted Dayna’s hair and rubbed her back while she laid her head in my lap, tears streaming from her eyes. I didn’t want to push her, but I couldn’t imagine what was causing this kind of pain in her. I let her lay there and cry it out until she seemed to calm down enough to sit up. I passed her some tissues, and she blew her nose and dried her eyes.“Dayna, what’s going on?” I grabbed her hand, comforting her.She looked at me with big sad eyes, lip trembling.“R-remember the other n-night? W-when you asked ab-about my mate?” she stammered, trying to steady her breath. I nodded, not wanting to interrupt her.“I d-did find h-him. B-but h-he’s a h-h-human.” She buried her face in her hands, trembling. My jaw dropped. I hadn’t heard of a wolf being mated to a human in…pretty much forever. It was insanely rare. Some wolves through history had been mated to witches or other supernatural beings, but aside from Starrk…I don’t know if I’d ever heard of a wolf claiming a human m
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Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 71. Bonus Chapter - Luna
EverestThe morning sunlight filtered through the wide, airy windows of the packhouse, bathing the room in soft, golden hues. The smell of fresh flowers and faint lavender incense filled the air, mingling with the excited buzz of voices from the pack outside. My chest tightened—not with fear, but anticipation. Today, I would stand before the Onyx Moon pack, Finn at my side, and take my place as their Luna.The thought sent a strange mix of nerves and excitement fluttering through me.“You’re going to wear a hole in the floor if you keep pacing like that,” Kali teased from her seat by the mirror. She was brushing out her dark hair, her expression warm but amused.I froze mid-step and shot her a playful glare. “Easy for you to say. You’re not the one about to get up in front of hundreds of people and have your hand sliced open.”“You’ll be fine,” Lupin chimed in from where she was lounging on the bed. “They already love you. You’re basically their Luna now; this is just a formality.”“A
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 70. Forsaken No More
EverestThe air was heavy with magic that night, thick and electric, as we gathered in a clearing under the pale light of the half-moon. Megandra stood at the center, her movements precise as she laid out the final pieces of the ritual. The ground around her shimmered faintly, traced with glowing runes that seemed to hum with life.Theo lay in the center of the circle, his massive, hairless form bound by thick silver chains laced with wolfsbane. His black eyes glinted with a primal, feral rage, but he didn’t struggle. Not anymore. The beast was tired, his breath labored as if some part of him knew this was the end of his torment—one way or another.I stood beside Finn, his hand gripping mine tightly. I could feel the tension radiating off him, his wolf pacing beneath his skin. He’d agreed to this—to give Theo a chance—but I knew it wasn’t easy for him.“You sure about this?” Finn asked, his voice low, his eyes locked on Theo, as though he'd prefer to just end it himself.“Yes,” I said
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 69. Reunions
EverestThe crunch of gravel under tires drew my attention to the packhouse gates. I stood on the porch after spending the rest of the day getting reaquainted with Finn. My hands gripped the railing as I watched the convoy of black SUVs pull into the courtyard. My stomach churned, a mix of relief and anxiety swirling through me.“They’re here,” I murmured, my voice barely audible over the sound of the engines.Finn stood beside me, his arms crossed, his presence grounding even as tension radiated off him in waves. I glanced up at him, and he met my gaze, his eyes soft but weary.The car doors opened almost in unison. My mother was the first out, her white-blonde hair catching the sunset light like spun silk. She was a vision of strength, her posture straight and proud, but as her bright green eyes found me, her composure cracked.“Everest!” she called, her voice trembling. I barely had time to step forward before she wrapped me in her arms, her embrace fierce and unyielding.“I was so
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 68. Black Annis
FinnHolding Everest in my arms made everything else disappear for a moment. The chaos, the losses, the suffocating guilt—it all faded into the background. She was here, alive, and for that single heartbeat, it felt like nothing else mattered.The moment didn't last long.The door creaked open, and I looked up to see Rowena standing there, her face drawn tight. My stomach dropped. Whatever it was, it wasn’t good.“I hate to interrupt,” she said, stepping inside, “but we have a problem.”Everest pulled back, and I wiped at my face, quickly masking the vulnerability that had surfaced. “What is it?”Rowena moved to the chair across from us, lowering herself into it with an exhaustion I hadn’t seen on her before. Her hands were clasped tightly, the firelight catching on the sharp angles of her face.“Have either of you heard of Black Annis?”The name sent a ripple of unease through me, though I couldn’t place why. I glanced at Everest. Her jaw had tightened, her golden eyes narrowing.“Sh
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 67. Amends
EverestThe crackling fire danced before me, its light painting shadows on the walls as I sat curled up on the couch, nursing a steaming cup of tea. The warmth of the flames did little to thaw the cold knot of tension in my chest. I’d gotten out of the hospital yesterday after spending a day in there. Physically I’d been fine, so they let me leave after I’d woken up, on the order that I’d rest as much as possible to regain my strength. I’d planted myself in one of the cozy chairs of the library, reading about the Gods and Goddess’s of the old myths. My hand drifted to my stomach, still not accustomed to the appearance of the bump there. But it was there. She was there. My heart fluttered with nerves at the thought, but I took a breath and smiled. Fortunately, the acceleration of the pregnancy had projected me past the morning sickness part.Kali and Caleb had been ensuring the pack was being taken care of while Finn and I had been in the hospital. Finn had been healing, slowly but sur
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 66. Place Between Places
EverestThe sunlight was soft, golden, and endless. It stretched out in every direction, filling a horizonless expanse that felt neither warm nor cold, neither real nor unreal. I stood in the middle of a field, barefoot, the soft hum of power thrumming beneath my feet. My hands felt empty, weightless, but when I looked down, they were glowing faintly, the same soft gold as the field around me. Behind me, the moon shone like a silver beacon, meeting the sunlight with a soft caress. I smiled, as my fingertips grazed the tops of the long stalks of grass. I felt safe here, at ease. I breathed deeply, smelling the sweet air, a delicate scent mixed in on the breeze. My eyes popped open in surprise at the scent.I wasn’t alone.A figure walked toward me, her steps light and deliberate. She looked... familiar, though I’d never seen her before. A beautiful young woman, perhaps in her twenties, with a torrent of dark red curls falling to her lower back that caught the light like spun fire and p
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 65. Consequences
FinnPain was the first thing I noticed. Not the sharp, stabbing kind—no, this was deeper, a dull ache that seemed to thrum in time with my pulse. My chest felt like it had been stitched together by a blind surgeon, and my head was heavy, like someone had poured molten lead behind my eyes.I blinked, the dim light of the room cutting through the haze. White walls. The sterile smell of antiseptic. A hospital.My heart lurched, adrenaline surging as I tried to sit up.“Whoa, whoa. Easy there, big guy.”Caleb’s voice grounded me. I turned my head too fast, wincing as the pull of stitches across my chest reminded me how close I’d come to not waking up at all. He was slouched in the chair next to my bed, arms crossed, his face a mix of exhaustion and something else – grief.“What… happened?” My throat was dry, the words rasping out like sandpaper.“You’re lucky to be alive,” Caleb said, straightening. “Most of us are. But... not all of us.”The weight of his words hit harder than the pain
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 64. Weapon
EverestPain. It radiated through every part of me, sharp and unrelenting, dragging me into a cold, suffocating reality. I had a long gash down my forearm that dripped blood steadily. My wrists burned where the ropes dug into my skin, tied so tightly behind me that I could barely feel my fingers. I was no longer in my wolf form…He must’ve soaked the ropes in wolfsbane. My body trembled, human and vulnerable now, as I hung limply from the tree they’d tied me to.Iza’s voice slithered through the air, soft but venomous.“You look so fragile like this,” he purred, crouching in front of me. His black eyes glinted with cruel amusement, the shadows of his magic flickering around him like living things. “Where is your precious glow now, hmm? Where is Selene’s power?”I lifted my head weakly, my glare cutting through the pain. “Go to hell,” I spat, my voice hoarse.Iza chuckled darkly, his pointed teeth gleaming in the dim light of the clearing. “Oh, my dear, I’ve been living in hell for cent
Wolfsbane: His darkness, Her Light 63. No More Dead Wolves
EverestThe forest swallowed me whole, the sounds of the battle fading into muffled chaos behind me. My heart thundered, every step driving me closer to the witches who had orchestrated this nightmare. The bond screamed for me to stop, to turn back and find Finn, but I pushed forward. This ended tonight—no matter the cost.Their energy pulsed like a beacon, sickly and dark, guiding me deeper into the woods. The gifts Selene had given me flared stronger the closer I got to their foul magic. On a night without a moon, my glow was all the light the forest needed. A soft silvery haze bathed the trees, the shadows twisting and curling unnaturally as though they feared my presence. My paws hit the ground in rhythmic thuds, quiet and deliberate as I honed in on my prey.Twax and Iza were close.A few more minutes of running and I saw them. Twax hunched near a crude altar, his single arm fumbling with a vial of dark yellow liquid. A low growl rumbled in my chest as I spotted his maimed should
