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[A Strange Place] SIERRA “What in the world?” My gaze surveyed the room—which I easily ascertained was a nursery—astounded by the luxurious furnishings. This room was twice the size of what I had in the packhouse. Heck, it was even bigger than Sebastian’s. If memory serves, none of the rooms in the packhouse were as Victorian or primordial, and that easily meant one thing: I wasn’t on pack lands. Being in a confused state, I cautiously approached the window, expecting to find any recognizable landmarks to tell me where I was. To my great disappointment, I only saw a dismal blackness blanketing the landscape and confusing me further. “Sybil, are you there?” Perhaps she might explain why and how we journeyed back in time. Sasha suggested I should imagine myself at home with Sebastian, which I did. So, how did I get here? I waited for Sybil to respond, but she never did. I stumbled away from the window, fear rippling through me like a sudden chill. A queasy feeling started in my sto
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[Answers, Not Excuses I] SEBASTIAN “Dammit!” I grunted, banging my fists on the table. It shuddered under the blow. One hour of sifting through these dusty ass files, folder after folder, and I was no closer to finding the information I sought about Owen. I searched every folder with the initials O and B. Yet I found nothing. How was that possible? It was as if he had never been a member of this pack. How could that be? How could a guy have lived, worked, and socialized in my pack for five years, and there be no documentation on him? What was I missing? Five folders of files on pack members and his weren’t among them. I at least expected to find his medical records, considering he had to undergo a series of tests, including a full medical checkup, a mental evaluation, and a physical inspection. This was where my aggravation had gotten worse. Two days ago, I called Dr. Howard and asked for a copy of Owen’s records that he should have on file. Do you know what he told me, and I quo
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[Answers, Not Excuses II] SEBASTIAN Like many recent events unfolding around my pack, I had no clue what this word meant. It could be a first or last name. Heck, who knew if it wasn’t a location or some sort of code used by Owen and his abhorrent cronies for their secret language? Sometimes I wish the solutions I sought were as fortuitous as the problems themselves. There I go again with my wishful thinking. Nothing could ever be easy or simple, could it? Sigh... I launched the internet browser and typed in the name. They weren’t kidding when they called it the World Wide Web. A bunch of things I doubt had any meaning came up in the search, along with a few names. “Crap, crap, and more crap.” I would ask again, why couldn’t anything ever be easy? My subconscious urged me to take a break, as the search was obviously getting me nowhere. That couldn’t be any closer to the truth. This search was indeed going nowhere. Frankly, when nothing else among the pile screamed importance, I s
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[Madam Elsbeth] ZAIDEN It had been days since that altercation with my father, and somehow I kept a straight face whenever I sat in his presence. The man was a menace—cruel and unstable. How had I not noticed that before? The gods above knew I couldn’t wait to make him pay. Knock, knock, knock. “Prince Zaiden, it’s Princess Cassidy.” Her soothing voice wafted to my ears. I jerked upright at the sound of her voice and skidded toward the door, yanked it open and tugged her into the room. Since my father suspected her father was at the castle for another reason than our wedding, I had been trying to avoid them at all costs. She staggered forward and would have fallen flat on her face if I had released her hand. “What are you doing?” Princess Cassidy asked. Her brows furrowed together when she noticed the state of my chambers—dark and unkempt. “Zaiden, what’s going on?” I locked the door, then dragged her toward the parlor, and turned on the television to drown out the sound. My act
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[The Raid] SEBASTIAN The teams and I went over the plan one more time, determining we knew our objectives. Everything had to go off without a hitch, and if men stumbled, our plans could go awry. “So, does everybody know what they’re supposed to do? There can be no mistakes out there today. I should not have to stress on that.” “Yes, Alpha,” they roared in unison. “Connor, your group will take the lead and prepare their diversionary tactics. Your team will fall back behind, out of sight, Elliott. Once you arrive, track down the pups and return them to the pack. Avoid lingering. Now let’s go!” I commanded. Everyone dispersed into groups. I went outside and found Rory still skulking. He was giving out his orders for the warriors to protect the safe house from attack. “Beta Rory!” I called him over. “Alpha, what can I do for you?” “Rory, you need to understand this is nothing personal. With Sierra indisposed and I away on this mission, I need you here.” I slapped him on the should
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[A Hunch] SEBASTIAN A rush of relief swept over me as we drove home. Even if we didn’t find the hunters this time, the pups were safe, and back home with their parents. It was more than I could have ever hoped. I believed it would take some time to figure out which pack the remains belonged to and if they had any living kin. Overall, I’d say it was a successful day. “Alpha, not to dampen the mood, but do you think we found all their hidey-holes? I mean, if they had one under their house, wouldn’t it be safe to say they would have more?” asked Jack, glancing between the road and me in the rearview mirror. “According to the stories told by my parents and other families in the pack, these hunters have been around for as long as we have.” “I won’t put it past them.” The strangeness of it all was that since we left the farm, a nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach kept telling me we had forgotten someone. But who? My men were here, and the kids should be safe with their families. So
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[Now What] SEBASTIAN “Okay, Alpha. We have the requested information. Now what? How do we assure ourselves these people are Silenthide pack members without drawing attention to them and ourselves?” asked Rory, as he scanned the printed names and images. “Well, we already know that man is the real Joshua,” I answered, arrogance coloring my tone with the assurance of a moral, aware being. “We only need to figure out who the other three are. That won’t be too hard.” The room fell silent. “We find out someone isn’t from the pack,” he said. “Then what?” I sighed and turned to Rory, standing by the window with his hands in his pockets and a frown on his face. “Rory, all I’m getting from you is skepticism, and I don’t need it. We go through the remaining three, and if anyone stands out, we lock them up until we know who they are. It’s just that simple. C’mon, man, it’s not rocket science.” “I’ll bring them here. It’s the only way to keep everyone else’s eyes and ears away from what we’
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[The Results] SEBASTIAN Bryanna’s gaze flickered from face to face, waiting for my response. Her brows furrowed, and her lips pressed together. “Alpha Sebastian?” My eyes darted to meet hers, unsure of what to say. What could I say? I permitted Grace to adopt Bryanna because she had no family in the pack. What was there to say now her real mother was back in her life? I wanted to ease her mind a little, but nothing I could say would serve either of them. “Bryanna, I’m not sure what else I can say besides I’m sorry,” I stated. “I authorized Grace and her mate to adopt you because I was under the impression your parents had died when I accepted you into my pack. Thus, giving you a second chance at a family and a home.” “But my mom is not dead,” Bryanna retorted. “She’s right here.” “Yes, and I understand you want nothing more than to pick up where you left off, but what about Grace? What about Davidson? They’ve been there for you all along. Do you not care how they would feel?” “
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Wolves & Magic (Ambersky Pack Series Book 1-3) Book 3 -Epilogue-
[This Is Not The End] ARIELLA It took us a while to get there, but it was a pleasant walk. The trees were all in full bloom, and it smelled delightful. As we walked, I started feeling a little better. I felt lighter and happier. He was right, though. I didn’t need to worry about him. He was fine. And if he wasn’t, I would be there to take care of him. We reached the stream, and it was gorgeous, surrounded by a ring of tall redwoods and the sun setting behind them. The water glistened in the light. “It’s beautiful,” he murmured. “Yeah,” I agreed. I sat on the edge of the stream, watching the ripples in the water as the gentle breeze stirred the surface. Malik lay on his back next to me, his eyes closed and a contented expression masking his features. “I could get used to this. The tranquility here is unlike anything I’ve felt in a long time.” I rested my chin on my shoulder, watching him, feeling the butterflies flutter with glee in my stomach. Immediately, I felt better than I
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[Memories] ARIELLA “I have a better idea,” I murmured as I studied the guard. “Instead of repeating everything to my father, why don’t you tell him yourself? Or, even better, have my mother look into your memories.” “Look into my memories?” Malik’s brow quirked in question. “How is she gonna do that?” I flashed him a smile, confident in my plan. “Here’s what hunters don’t know about my mom. Unlike the other wolves, my mother was born a witch from another realm. A realm where only witches, wizards, and mages existed.” “That’s, uhm... that’s something,” Malik acknowledged, the wheels in his head clocking overtime as he processed the information. “Yeah, so recently I learned my mom has this cool ability to see people’s memories,” I explained. “Lucky for me, I was born with a similar power. Mine is to see the outcome of major events. At least that’s what I think. Which was how we had known to expect another attack.” “From the moment we met, I knew there was something special about y
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[A Favor] ARIELLA “All right, I can do that. I’ll tell you everything once you promise to do something for me in return.” He nodded, continuing to eat. “What will that be?” “I just need to know my family is okay. My cousin Amanda, the one I was here with recently, is pregnant. My mom is sick and—“ “Say no more,” I chimed in, cutting him off. “It is mainly my fault you are in this cell. Had you not been my mate—although you could’ve died in battle—you wouldn’t have been here.” He stopped chewing, looking at me with intense curiosity. “Are you sure you don’t want to know what I need you to do for me or the time to think it over?” I shook my head. “I doubt it’ll be worse than you locked in a cell.” “Okay.” He gave a brief chuckle. “I think this will be the first time I ever requested a favor from a wolf—a favor for a former hunter.” “A favor from your mate,” I corrected, which made him smile. “I will check on your family, Malik. If they’re okay, I’ll come back and tell you, an
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[Debatable] ARIELLA Infuriated, hands balled into fists, nostrils flared, and hatred burning in my eyes, I stormed after my father. “Was locking him away seriously necessary?” I called out, trying to catch up with my father’s long strides. “He proved he was a wolf, yet you locked him away anyway, like some rabid dog.” Ahead, my father stopped and turned halfway towards me, leveling a look that said he’d heard enough. I had crossed the line and was making things worse. “I have to be sure he’s not an imposter, a hunter pretending to be a wolf. It’s like Alpha Declan pointed out. Nobody knows what made him a wolf.” I shook my head in disgust. “Malik did nothing wrong. He’s not some test used to see how well we can protect our pack.” “You’ve got no clue what you’re talking about,” Dad said, returning to his earlier pace. “There’s a lot to do. I suggest you focus on that before you join your mate in the cells.” “Ugh!” I let out an angry growl and kicked a small stone in my path, sen
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[Not A Threat II] MALIK The moment I saw her face when I awoke after blacking out earlier, I realized how grateful I was to still be alive, even as a werewolf. Not just that. I also understood the severity of this werewolf bond Owen had told me about. The bond was more than just a physical connection. It was also both emotional and spiritual. It sure would take some getting used to. The love and concern in Ariella’s eyes, despite her efforts to hide it, told me she was also thankful I was alive. She was worried about me and hoped I would be okay. Little did she know how much effort it took not to kiss her then and there. Then, suddenly, the world got quiet. The wind rustling trees, the birds tweeting, and the insects chirping all stopped. Her breath was in my ear. I could feel her heartbeat, fast and steady. For a split second, my body froze, and my heart stopped beating. Just for a second, but once my body registered what was happening, it was everything and nothing like I imag
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[Not A Threat] ARIELLA I placed my hand on his chest and willed him to wake up. His skin was warm to the touch, but he didn’t stir. I glanced around frantically, trying to find something to help him. My eyes landed on a large tree branch lying on the ground a few feet away. On my feet in seconds, I grabbed it and ran back to his side. I placed the branch under his arm and tried to apply pressure to the wound, but it was gushing blood. I had to do something, and fast. Or he would bleed out. Ripping off a piece of my shirt, I tied it around the branch, hoping it would stem the flow of blood. Thank the goddess, it had the desired effect. The blood slowed to a trickle. “El!” Abby screamed behind me, her heavy footfall letting me know she was running towards me. “Over here.” I shouted, never taking my eyes off my mate. I stripped off my belt and wrapped it around his arm, compressing the wound. “Oh, thank goodness!” she said as she knelt down next to me. “What the hell happened?”
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[Is This The End?] DECLAN We marched further into the woods, where we came across a small camp. From where I stood, ten clicks away, I could smell the faint scent of death. As I approached, I noticed the bodies of several wolves, burned and bloody, lying in the dirt. I pulled out my bow and approached with caution, trailing behind the group. I held my breath as we stepped over the dead bodies. In an instant, my body grew tense as I scanned the area, trying to discern what had taken place at the camp. My fingers tightened around my bow out of reflex. “Are they all dead?” someone murmured in a low voice. “It looks that way,” I replied, my tone grim. “We have to be careful; whatever or whoever did this could still be out there.” My men nodded and followed me through the camp, their guns drawn. They found the bodies of several hunters, but no sign of what had killed them. A stillness hovered in the air, as if all life had been sucked out of this place. I peered into a nearby tent,
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[Waiting Impatiently] DECLAN I set my jaw and drummed my fingers against my leg. You could hear the tension in the air. Over the last twenty minutes, my troops and I had been waiting in my parents’ old cabin for the hunters. I recall my parents taking me here as a child. When things were quiet on the pack lands in the summer, we’d come up here, and I’d spend hours in the lake five clicks north of here. Though I didn’t want to sully those fond memories of them by utilizing the cabin as a hideout during the war, it was the only accessible spot where we would be safe and keep an eye out for the hunters closing in on the pack. Hopefully, my parents wouldn’t be angry at me for using it other than as a vacation home. As the minutes ticked by, I felt my anxiety rise. I felt out of control, waiting for something awful to happen to my pack. I tried to tamp down my fear and focus on what we needed to do. All this panicking had me wondering if this was my last day alive. Since Jasper to
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[Betrayal] MALIK I took the western route when Ariella and her companion were out of sight, heading toward the location where I knew the hunters would camp. I needed answers for this betrayal, despite the existence of a treaty between the two species. Trekking over fallen logs and broken twigs, I drew in a deep breath, filling my lungs with fresh air. I quickened my pace as I drew closer to the location, scanning the forest around me for any signs of movement. My heart thumped as I finally spotted the camp, its tents distinguishable among the trees. Owen emerged from the tent. He dialed something on his cell and pressed it to his ears. “Gil, it’s Owen. Bruno reported he saw four wolves heading your way. He said Malik killed Titus to protect a she-wolf and another wolf.” He said, frowning. “Yeah, I believe it’s her,” Owen answered after a minute, his voice slightly hushed. I froze, my stomach dropping to the ground. He paused, his frown deepening. “I’ll handle it,” he said. “
