Andrew’s POV-“Hey, what was that thought about? That thought ‘that explains Andrew’ that you had?” I asked Rana and Alsie. I could see from the pupils that both were equally front and center.She laughed, “It explains your ‘light everything on fire and ask questions later’ attitude about everything in life. That’s how rogues think and act. I didn’t say it wasn’t attractive. I love that fire, that disobedience, in you. Osiris is very buttoned up, hard to read. Those qualities make for a great leader. Evander is a thinker, a planner, quiet, doesn’t like to rock the boat. Evander evens you out. You and Evander work well together, you need each other. Osiris is more independent, he does well by himself.”“Hmmm.” I hummed, that was a pretty accurate assessment of each of us.“I’m tired. Can we get some rest?” asked Evander.“You don’t want to talk about what we just witnessed?”“No, Si. Not right now. I want to talk about it later, after I’ve wrapped my head around it all.”“I’m hungry,”
Alsie/Rana POV-A flood of thoughts and memories came rushing into my field of vision. I staggered on my feet and had to sit down immediately. I saw all of Kordell’s memories.The birth of the triplets. Wait, that’s not Luna Jazmine! Kordell’s second wedding to a contract Luna, Luna Jazmine.Another flood of memories burst into my head. These memories are of my childhood, me shifting before I could walk, the witch putting the first binding spell on me, the binding spell wearing off at age seven, Osiris hurting his knee, me growling at Kordell and Luna Jazmine calling Osiris my mate, the same witch putting a second binding spell on me, Kordell furious with my parents for wanting to bind me again, Kordell talking to Luna about me and the triplets being mates, Kordell making my mom and dad move into the pack house.More memories: Kordell fighting with Luna Jazmine over their contract and making her stay for the sake of the boys, Kordell and Jazmine signing a new contract after 10 years,
Alsie/Rana-POV-“VAMPIRE!” I snarled. “Get the fuck outta here with that! I’m part ancient vampire! That bitch Lilith is no joke! This can’t be right!”As much as I wanted to protest what I was just told, I knew it was true. I knew something else powerful lived within me. I never thought it would a vampire.Osiris howled, and the room shook. The windows vibrated, but he stayed in his chair.I gasped; my eyes went wide, my chest hurt. Vampires are our mortal enemy, and the blood of one of the most ancient runs through me.Andrew gripped the table so hard he broke a piece off. I can feel the betrayal he feels. I didn’t betray him, I didn’t know.Evander growled loudly in my direction, his eyes going full black, his double pupils becoming one. His wolf was in full control, he hadn’t shifted. His canines were dropped, his claws were out, his eyes said “I am all wolf” but he was still in his human form. It was a bigger, stronger, human form. Evander got up from his chair and started to wal
Rana POV-Fenrir has been here, on these lands. Fenrir has contacted wolves within my pack. Why? The artifact? It must be the artifact. What is the damn thing?“Wepwawet?”“Yes, Rana?”“What is the artifact that Fenrir is searching for?” I ask. I need to know if I am in danger. If I am in danger, so are my mates and that is unacceptable.“It is believed that the artifact that Fenrir is looking for is worth about $3.8 million.”“Weppy, Fenrir isn’t here looking for money, or things that can get him money. What is he looking for?”“Fenrir is looking to return all the Norse gods' lost artifacts. He believes that Freyja’s Necklace is here. He has already retrieved Odin’s spear and ring, and Heimdall’s Horn. If he finds out you’ve been awakened and are mated, it’s going to cause big problems.”“Like what Weppy?” I ask, hoping against all hope Wepwawet doesn’t say War of the Patheon.“It would be the War of the Patheon, and Raet-Tawy herself would have to be resurrected, or at least her gen
Rana POV-I’m so over all this bullshit. I reached up and touched Andrew’s hand, the hand that was wrapped around the throat of this “warrior” whose name I didn’t even know.“Andrew, what’s his name?” I purred.Andrew quickly turned his head in my direction. I’m sure the nature of my voice and how I asked the question was not what Andrew was expecting.“His name?” Andrew asked me.“Yes, my love, what is his name?”“Brandon, his name is Brandon,” Andrew replied, not yet releasing Brandon’s throat.“Can you sit Brandon in a chair, so I can get some answers from him?”“Not if you’re going to do it the same way you did with Jacob,” Andrew protested.I laughed coldly, “He’s a mere low-level warrior and has a simple mind. I won’t have to go that far.”“Rana, I swear to the Goddess if you are going to pull any of that same shit, I’ll just rip his throat out right now. We don’t need any more half-mates. Kael is not going to let that slide again. You are our mate, and that was not cool.”“Half
Alsie POV-“I’m going to step out really quick. I need a moment. Osiris, when Beta Benji gets back from escorting Jacob to the shacks, can you help him escort these warriors to suites 3 and 4 upstairs, unlock the adjoining doors, and lock the suite doors from the hallway? I want them detained until I can sort a few things out.”“Of course, Gorgeous. I got you covered.”“Thank you.” I replied.I looked up and my eyes met Sarah’s, I needed to talk to my friend, away from everyone else.“Feel like some company?” Sarah asked me.“Yes.” I sighed with relief.I walked out of the conference room. Sarah followed me. We walked up the stairs, and out to the balcony off the second-floor landing. I opened the glass door, and we went to the little sitting area located in the far corner of the balcony. It was quiet, and somewhat secluded. I was hoping it would provide some privacy so we could talk freely.“Spill it, Alsie what are you thinking?”“I’m thinking this pack is a mess. We have an open ca