Novels by Sarah S. Richards

Hera's Pov A beautiful field of lavender had grown since the last time I was here. Selen, even in death you still do beautiful things. I sat beside the small red brick that was covered by the flowers and dirt, the only reason I found it was because I placed it there. It served as a headstone for the one that created it.My lips moved into a small smile as the memory of Selene's stunned then proud face on the day she created it appeared in my mind.She had burnt her hand in the process but she smiled and said it was worth it.“Selen. I'm sorry, I've not come to visit for too long. A lot of things have happened, Antonio is dead. Unfortunately, he took some people with him but we were able to save more.”I dusted the dirt off the stone with my fingers, wondering if I should pull out the flowers around it or not.“The children are all big now. Somehow, Liam is with me. Yes, I didn't talk about it with you beforehand but I know you'll approve. Leila is a mom now, she's got twins and they'

Leila's Pov Things have been a whirlwind recently. Everyone was busy or caught up in something, it has been a while since we sat down together to relax not to talk about the packs welfare.The move had gone smoothly. As expected, some people had decided to stay behind. They were mostly elderly that were bound by memories the land held. Some of their family members bound by duty decided to stay with them.Sonia didn't come with us.She did apologize before we left but fortunately, she didn't try to build any relationship or try to force a conversation. I have moved on from the past but that didn't mean that I wanted anything to do with it. Ash did follow, he pledged his loyalty to Xander but I think he's actually loyal to Hera. So far, he's been nothing but a great help but I was still watching. My trust was something that was hard to earn now“Hey Luna!” Grey shouted from the door. I smiled and waved.I watched him walk towards me. The limp was almost non-existent by now and his wolf

Xander's PovI lifted my stunning mate into my arms and made my way to our room wordlessly. I really only wanted a kiss at first but teasing her felt really good and the next thing, she was rubbing her body on me like she was in heat.Luckily, no one interrupted us and I reached our room. Leila slid down my body, I swallowed a groan at the feelings she evoked with that move.“On your knees baby.”Watching her, I calmly studied my body. There wasn't any symptoms of my rut coming, neither was I in rut at the moment. But for some reason, all I had in my head were thoughts of keeping Leila on my cock, filling her with my pops and killing anyone that looked at her in a funny way.My thoughts died at the sight of Leila on her knees, her pretty eyes staring hungrily at my cock and her pink tongue coming out to trace her lower lips before disappearing.Goddess, she was stunning.She blinked and looked at me, probably feeling the weight of my stare.“You're the most beautiful creature the Godd

Leila's Pov I stood beside Xander, sending waves of support through our bond. This decision was difficult for him to make but it was the right one.Due to my powers and Marenza’s skills, healing has been a rapid process for everyone here. The food issue was getting better because everyone was pulling their weight and the general crowd looked a lot better than they did a few days ago although malnourished looks couldn't disappear in a matter of weeks.“Good morning,” Xander greeted and the small sounds seized.“Antonio is dead.” The pack froze, their disbelief clear on their face and so was their hope and relief.“I know that it's too soon to ask this but there's no need to be overly cautious or scared. Things will only get better from now on.”It started from a sniffle, it was easy to hear the sound coming from my right in the silence. Soon, the air was filled with crying and wailing from the pack, words of gratitude were also in the mix.“No,” Xander sighed and fell on his knees stu

Xander's PovThis whole ordeal has been stressful on my mate. It was obvious in the amount of weight she had lost but that won't last for long.Her squirming drew my gaze down to her body, sun rays filtered through the curtains and landed on her face. She hadn't opened her eyes but I could see her moving them.Smiling at her cute antics, I gently tucked her into the safety of my chest, away from the sun. She relaxed moments later and I went back to my thoughts.There's lot to be done concerning the packs. I had three packs under my control and moving them to one location is too risky. Most of them won't be comfortable moving from all they know especially Antonio's pack. We may have rescued them but that doesn't mean that they trust us. There's also the probability that some people actually liked his reign and harbour some resentment against us.Leaving them as they are would mean that the people I have come to recognize as family would be separated. I don't think my mate and I are rea

Leila's Pov The surprised expressions on everyone's faces confused me. I'll ask Xander later, for now, Grey was tired. It was very obvious but his effort in hiding it was applaudable.I also didn't miss the look between him and Damien that I walked in on.“Alright. I'm satisfied with Grey's alive state. Let's give him chance to rest. Hera apply whatever you need to and Damien watch over him till he falls asleep.”‘Meddler,’ Lea accused.‘Like you aren't curious about the relationship between them.’‘I admit nothing.’Xander smirked, “you did good today Damien. Don't forget to also get some rest.”“Yes Alpha.”“The concoction isn't ready yet, give it an hour or two,” Hera said. “I'll check your bandages then.”“Thank the Goddess,” Grey murmured, his voice loud enough for everyone to hear.Xander and I laughed.“You little shit,” teased Hera with a smile on her face.“Don't insult the recovering patient,” Grey pouted. “Didn't your master teach you that?”“My master also taught me a lot

Elena's Pov "I should be going," I said, tottering on unsteady legs. "It's late.""Think about what I said."Luna Margaret's voice trailed me to the door. "For your own sake. And perhaps for Andrew's too. Because if you stay and he does bind your power, if you become his weapon, you'll both lose something you can never get back."Clara and I walked silently back toward my room. The corridor seemed longer than before, the darkness deeper."She's wrong," Clara said finally. "You know that, right? Luna Margaret just wants you out of the way so Selene can have him.""Maybe.""But what if she's not?" My voice dragged. "What if Andrew has actually been using me?""He's in love with you. I've noticed.""You've seen him act like that."The words had been bitter in his mouth. "But what if it's not real? The book said that any Alpha who binds a Torres woman can control her power. What if that's all I am to him? A way to power?""Elena.""He marked me the same night we met, Clara. One night. An

Elena's POV"What are you doing up?"The voice of Luna Margaret sliced through the silence effortlessly. She was standing there holding the book in her hands and a smile dancing at the corners of her mouth. The same book that Andrew had wrested from my hands."I could ask you the same thing," I managed."I live here, dear."She tucked the book under her arm as if it were a cookbook. "You, on the other hand, are standing in the hallway crying. Trouble in paradise already?"The tears sliding down my face stung my skin, a betrayal. "That's none of your business," I hastily erased them."When it involves my son, it becomes my business."She took a step closer. "Let me guess: you found something you weren't supposed to see. Andrew got angry. Sent you away rather than explain."My silence was sufficient answer.Her smile spread wider. "Come. Come. Talk. Woman to woman." She invited us to a sitting area. "And Clara, you. She will need her family later. After this conversation.”All of me was

Elena's Pov*History reveals that when Alphas do bind Torres women, they become invincible. Alpha Marcus Blackwood bound the Torres heir in 1823 and acquired six territories in two years. Alpha Helena Nightshade bound one in 1756 and ruled the Eastern seaboard herself within a decade.**The only way to stop the bonding from happening is to ensure the Torres woman remains unwed until she is at least twenty-five years old. Once she has reached the point of completing her own growth cycles, her abilities can no longer be managed by anyone.**This is why the Covenant exists. This is why they hunt.**Since a Torres woman at full power takes orders from no one.**Not even the moon goddess herself.*The door slammed open.I jerked violently, holding the book to my chest. Andrew was standing in the doorway, but I'd never seen him this way before.His eyes were purely gold. Not the warm gold of lust or the gay gold of his wolf bursting to get out. This was hot, fiery, angry.And solely focused

Elena's POVI couldn't sleep.The images of Selene's cries ringing in my mind. The bloody finger clothed in cloth. The mysterious message about the wrong soul bearing the mark. They mingled together in my head to form some terrible dream from which there was no awakening.Andrew had insisted that I remain in his chambers again, but he was not there. He had left to mobilize the patrols, to question Selene again, to do everything an Alpha did when their pack members found themselves in inexplicable circumstances.I pided the room, the ring heavier on my finger as I moved from step to step. Was it cursed? Was that why the wendigo had taken Selene's finger? Because she had been wearing a copy?None of it made sense.My restless feet had me wander over to Andrew's bookshelf. Truthfully? Before this situation, of which everything was inexorably falling apart as it seams, I hadn't noticed them before. However, at the moment when neither sleep nor sitting still was possible, a scan of the boo

Elena's Pov "That's shadow magic,” the man said. "Someone cursed it. Made it wear out prematurely. Made your powers erupt out of control so you'd be willing to take help from anyone who would give it to you.”""Like you," Andrew said coldly."Or maybe whoever’s been whispering in your Alpha's mother's ear.” The man’s eyes moved to Luna Margaret standing at the edge of the gathering. "You can tell me, Margaret. Are you still taking the advice of that old friend of yours? The one who helped you negotiate the contract of Selene's family?""I don't know what you're talking about," Luna Margaret said, turning white-faced."Don't you?" The man's smile was cruel. "Funny how she arrived right when Elena's power began developing. And funny how she's been trying so hard to get Elena to part ways with Andrew. As if she's been instructed on the best ways to break the tie that safeguards Elena's safety.""Mother?" Andrew's voice was menacing. "Who is he talking about?""No one."Luna Margaret wou

Elena's POV"That's impossibleThe words came out flat. Dead. Because my father was dead. Had been dead for years. Everyone knew that."I know what I saw," Marcus said firmly. "Three wendigos lugging a man. And he cried out your name. He said his name was Victor Torres.""Could be a trick. Kael trying another angle," Andrew's hand clamped firmly onto mine."Or worse," Rowan said softly. "Old magic can work terrible things. Bring the dead back to life. enact illusions. If Elena's Gifting is emerging...""I didn't do this."But then came the doubt. What if I had? What if this power that I hadn't been able to control had somehow extended itself and pulled something back from wherever the dead things went?"We must see him," Andrew decided. "But carefully. Elena stays behind me. If this is a trap...""I'm coming." The necklace was hot in my hand. "If that's really my father, I need to know."We made our way to the border. The whole pack had congregated there, keeping their distance from