I wasn't sure what I was hearing. I knew Vossler had a daughter but how could I be sure this girl standing before me is really her. "Why would you want to help Aura? Wouldn't you want her gone so your pack would gain more power and territory?" "Alpha Draven, I want peace, we have lost so many wolves, it's time for healing. My father has lost sight of what it means to be Alpha, he wants more territory, power, and money, and he has forgotten his first obligation is to the pack. I would challenge him but I am too young.""If you can prove you are who you say you are, I will listen." I was not about to take the word of some kid claiming to be someone I had never met."If you would allow me a free hand."I backed up a bit allowing her to reach in her pocket, she pulled out the crest of Vossler. It would be impossible for another wolf to have. I let go. "You have proven who you are, but how do I know I can trust you?" I knew better than to trust anyone."I have brought you this, I hope it
I started off by admitting my part in this. I explained how she had been found living in a cave, why I was clearing out anyone without clearance on my land, and why I had left leaving her to rot in my prison for three years. I told them about the beatings, the rapes, the miscarriages, and finally the whippings. I explained how I had found her and what she went through when I was trying to save her. I told them about Aura being so afraid, teaching her about bathing again without needing my permission. I told them about the first time she tried cake and about the first time she kissed me. I told them about her marking me and how she wanted to mate me. I told them about finding out she was having twins and how she is still fearful but yet she is so strong, facing all her fears. When I had finished, there was not a dry eye in the room. I myself had teared up speaking about all she went through. Luna Adina put her head down in her arms as she cried for her niece and everything she had bee
Aura’s POVI cried for a long tie after he left, my protector, my love, my Alpha. I wanted to go, to be there, to protect him the way he protected me. I knew I couldn’t, I am carrying our twins. I knew I could mink him if I really needed him but, if I did and he was in battle, it would distract him. I hated watching him leave, it nearly broke my heart. Nobody could understand me like he does. I knew the other Lunas would be leaving to go back to their packs leaving me to be the one my pack depends on. What if I can’t do it? Will they accept me helping them? I knew I had to try. They were depending on me; my beloved Draven is depending on me. I had to do this. I had to do this for them and for me. If I could learn how to control that power I used with my so-called stepmother, I could end this war myself. I would do it in a heartbeat. I knew what I had to do. If I could learn to harness it, to call upon it when I needed to, I could bring him back, I could bring them all back and be the
Aura’s POVI was happy to be inside again. The fading scent of my mate made me sad as I inhaled remembering how much my life had changed when I woke up here. I quietly made my way down the hall, I stopped at the door. I pressed my ear against it trying to hear if there was anyone outside, I couldn’t hear anything. Slowly I turned the nob, I peered out through the crack, but nobody. I opened the door enough to squeak through. I stepped out into the hall. It was strange to be here without him. I could see some pack members as they moved about. I had to get to Valerie without being seen. I looked around, there were statues of various wolves and other things around the hallways. I snuck to the closest statue, I peered around it looking for anyone who could have seen me. Nothing. I did the same with the next statue, once again, nobody seemed to notice. I went down the hall till I could see over the balcony where they were keeping Valerie. I crept quietly towards the hall., I jumped down fr
Aura POV “If we can find the way to harness your powers, this war can end swiftly.” Valerie was still looking through the pages, we had been sitting here for hours. I couldn’t help feeling tired. My body was changing so much as the twins grew. I needed more rest but I knew I had to do this, I want my Alpha back by my side. As the night shifted to day, then became dark once more, I tried to think of ways to use my abilities without causing myself to sleep for days after. “Your Majesty, you need to rest,” Valerie’s face reflected my own internal worry. “The twins need you to be healthy.” I nodded in agreement, “Aura rest.” I watched her expression. I lay my head gently on the blanket. At least I could rest for my pups. I don’t remember falling asleep. I dreamed of a beautiful woman, she had long white hair which matched the color of the moon, and her eyes were as blue as pools of water. She wore a long light blue gown that reminded me of something the Romans would have worn. She was
Draven’s POVI hate this, I want to be with my Aura. Trudging through a swamp looking for more enemies, my mind went back to my love. I hope she is staying safe, the guards I posted to watch over her are as loyal as they come. I pulled my thoughts back not allowing myself to think too much, I know she is safe, she has to be. A big wolf with a scar across his eye jumped out snarling at me. I held my sword, he lunged hoping to grab my throat. I swung my sword in one swift movement cutting his head from his body. I watched as he dropped. I looked around sniffing the air for any other scents. It was too quiet; I knew it was only a matter of time before a new battle replaced the last. I watched the trees, brush, and anywhere else wolves could lie in wait. I knew there could be a wolf nearby. Every sound, every leaf blowing in the gentle breeze could mean death.“Alpha, there is a group of wolves coming this way,” Delmor’s voice rang through the link. “It seems to be about fifty.”I readied
Karn’s POVI slammed my fist down hard causing everything to crash off the edge of the table. I ran my hand down my face, how does he keep getting away? I will kill him, then I will take the Queen as my mate. She will give me the power I need to take over all the wolf packs becoming the unquestioned leader. She will carry my pups, guaranteeing my success and the future of my empire. She maybe carrying his pups but as soon as I capture her, we will fix that, then I can impregnant her and our pack will be the strongest to ever walk the planet.“Alpha Karn, he is wounded but he managed to escape, we chased him, but he got away,” my warrior said through the pack link.“I don’t care what you have to do! Find him now!” I roared through the link. Idiots! How could they let a wounded wolf get away? I started pacing the room, it was a habit I had developed at a young age. I looked around at my office. It will be better once I run the world, with Aura by my side, no one would dare oppose me. I
Hudson POV We had been searching for hours. Valerie had discovered Aura was gone when she went to check on her. How could she have gotten so far so fast? She is very pregnant; how could she have the energy to make it that far? I turned down another trail as I followed her scent. Valerie was ahead of me, she stopped before sniffing the ground. I watched as she shifted.“There are two more scents mixed with hers, I think Karn has her.” Her face paled as the words left her mouth.“No, he couldn’t get to her that easily. She hasn’t even been gone for that long,” I tried to believe my own words. If something happens to the queen, it will be our fault. I took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves, the Queen will live, she has to.“Hudson, I think we need to tell them what happened, we need help,” Valerie’s face was sullen.“I agree, we have to go to Draven, he is the only one who can help us,” I could feel the bile ris