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AVA My body felt like it had been submerged in ice water. The vision had been stronger this time, more vivid—more real. I could still see them, the shadowy figures wreathed in swirling darkness, wielding the four elements like weapons. Fire licked at the edges of their robes, water coiled around their fingertips, the earth trembled beneath their feet, and the wind howled in response to their command. They had been hunting me, and this time, they had almost reached me ."Ava!" Derek’s voice pulled me back to reality. His hands were firm on my shoulders, grounding me. "What did you see?"I swallowed hard, still catching my breath. "Them," whispered. "The two shadowy figures. They were closer this time."Silence filled the room.Seth stepped forward, his expression dark and unreadable. "They’re getting closer to finding you," he said, his voice low but urgent.I gazed at him. "What?"He exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. "I’ve been thinking about it for a while now, and a
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DEREK The tension in the air was suffocating. The entire pack stood gathered beneath the raised porch, eyes flickering between me, Ava, and Selene. A storm was brewing, one I could feel deep in my bones.I stepped forward, my gaze locking onto Selene. My voice came out as a growl, low and commanding. “Watch your tongue, Selene.”She didn’t flinch. Instead, she slowly turned her head, her eyes cutting from Ava—whom she had been smirking at—back to me. A wicked gleam flickered in her gaze, a satisfaction that set my teeth on edge. “Oh? So we’re not allowed to speak now?” Her voice rang out, carrying across the gathered wolves. “First, you tell us how to think and feel about this whole mess, and if we don’t fall in line, we’re cast out. And now, we can’t even speak?” She let out a bitter laugh, shaking her head as her arms crossed over her chest. “Is that how this works now? Are we all meant to walk with our heads bowed, never questioning anything? Maybe you’d like us to stop breathing
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The cool night air carried the scent of pine and damp earth, wrapping the estate in a quiet stillness. Beyond the main gathering area, where the pack had been discussing our next steps, I found him. The wooden back porch, slightly secluded and enclosed by a rustic fence, provided just enough privacy for hushed conversations.Seth leaned against the railing, his broad shoulders relaxed in a way that seemed too casual for the tension crackling in the air. Opposite him stood Vee, her arms crossed as if bracing for an argument.I stepped onto the porch, my boots making a dull thud against the worn wooden planks. "Hey," I greeted, my voice cutting through the thick silence.Both Seth and Vee turned to face me, their expressions guarded, wary. A strange stiffness hung between us, an unspoken understanding that whatever conversation they’d been having wasn’t meant for my ears.I shoved my hands into my pockets, tilting my head slightly. "What are you two doing out here?"Their responses were
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AVABlake poked his head around the door, his familiar smirk easing some of the tension in my chest. “You got everything, sis?”I exhaled, glancing at the half-packed bag on my bed. “I think so? Honestly, I’ve never packed before. Never left here. I don’t even know what’s necessary to bring.” I ran my fingers over the worn fabric of a sweater I’d barely worn. How did you prepare for a journey when you didn’t even know what you’d be at the end of it?Blake stepped inside, his towering frame casting a shadow over my bag. “Want me to grab anything else from home?” His voice was light, but I could hear the unspoken weight in his words. Was it even home anymore? Was anything still the same?I shook my head. “No. This’ll do.” Zipping up my bag, I hesitated before asking, “What’s happening downstairs?”I had heard raised voices earlier—voices I knew all too well. I had stayed upstairs, unwilling to walk into the storm brewing between Derek and Seth.Blake leaned against the doorframe. “Your
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DEREK The road stretched endlessly before us, a winding ribbon of asphalt cutting through dense forests and rolling hills. I kept my eyes locked on the car ahead, where Seth, Vee, and Adrian led the way. The journey had been mostly silent, the air in the vehicle heavy with unspoken thoughts. Beside me, Ava sat motionless, her gaze lost in the blur of passing trees outside the window.I stole a glance at her, noting the stiffness in her shoulders and the way her fingers absentmindedly twisted the fabric of her shirt. Her father and brother showing up earlier had clearly shaken her. I shifted my focus back to the road, but a quick glance in the rearview mirror caught Kara’s wide-eyed expression as she took in the world beyond the pack lands. Unlike the rest of us , she had never ventured far from home— Dad had always insisted on keeping her protected, fearing enemy packs might use her against him.My gaze met Blake’s in the reflection. Blake’s expression was serious, and he subtly nodd
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The drive led us along winding coastal roads, where towering cliffs plunged into the restless waves below. The scent of salt and damp earth drifted in through the cracked windows, mingling with the crisp ocean breeze. The sun was beginning its descent, casting long golden rays over the rolling waves that shimmered like liquid fire.When we finally arrived, I recognized the place instantly. I had been to this town once before when we collected supplies from a nearby lumberyard, but this time, we had come to a far more secluded spot. Seth had driven us to a hidden cove, where the rocky shore stretched out into the sea like an open embrace.Beyond the surf, a large vessel rocked gently with the tide, it's dark hull cutting a stark silhouette against the horizon. Closer to the shore, two sleek speedboats bobbed up and down, their hulls gleaming as they caught the last golden light of the setting sun.We left the vehicles behind in what looked like an abandoned barn, its wooden walls weath
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AVA The roar of the speedboats echoed across the vast ocean as we skimmed across the waves toward the larger vessel ahead. The sea spray cooled my skin, but it did nothing to settle the unease in my chest. Celeste’s gaze remained fixed on Derek, her interest in him blatantly obvious.Her own mate wasn’t pleased. A low, warning growl rumbled from his chest, a clear show of disapproval, but she seemed to enjoy provoking him. It was as if his possessiveness only amused her. Derek, however, paid her no attention. His focus was locked on the horizon, where the deep blue waters stretched endlessly beneath the afternoon sky. Seth, handling our boat with practiced ease, said nothing, while Vee piloted the second speedboat nearby.Why would the council align themselves with someone like Celeste? She exuded arrogance, a self-assuredness that felt more like entitlement. If I were to be blunt, she was insufferable.The journey between boats barely lasted five minutes before we reached the toweri
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"Pleasure to meet you too."The introductions were a whirlwind, hands clasping mine, warm embraces pulling me close. Yet, something felt different.One by one, we were passed from one set of arms to another, each person pressing their warmth against us in silent greeting. People held onto me longer than the others, their grips lingering as if searching for something unseen. I wasn’t sure why until she approached me.A petite woman stepped forward. Her raven-black hair cascaded down her back, the soft waves shimmering under the golden sunlight that streamed through the trees. Emerald-green eyes—vivid against her sun-kissed olive skin—locked onto mine with an intensity that made my breath hitch. They shimmered—alive, electric—set against the rich olive of her skin.Her smile was soft yet knowing, as if she already understood parts of me that I had yet to unravel. A gentle smile curved her lips. "I can feel her inside you." Her voice was soft yet brimming with emotion. "You have no idea w
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AVASEVERAL YEARS LATER " Luna, where would you like these ? "I turned to see a male wolf standing holding two large bowls in his hands. "They're over on the food table, thank you. " He smiled at me and scurried off. Tomorrow is the kids' eighteenth birthdays. Tonight we planned a family meal , just us and them. We needed to come clean about a secret we had kept their whole lives. At midnight tonight , they will get their wolves and their magic back. They would also realise what pack members had speculated and teased them about their whole lives. That they were in fact mates.We thought telling them that part would be the easy part. The kids were left with most of their bond. But for two of our lovely children , I fear the news will come to them like a nightmare. Leo and Lena had been forever inseparable , to the point I had to kick him out of her room most nights still. They wished to be mates , hoped for it and had even gone as far as saying if they weren't they would reject their f
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It started with a low current , flowing through one hand around my body and out the other. It felt like a pulse , the power of it getting stronger with time it passed through me.The low breeze that had flowed around us became a strong wind wiping through our hair and clothes. But the leaves kept floating through it all. My eyes were focused on the babies. Making sure they were OK , at one sign they weren't, I would break this link with no issues. But they seemed fine. When the leaves dropped from floating and the babies' eyes turned back to their usual colors, I knew that their magic was gone for now. Locked away until they turned eighteen.The girls didn't stop. Their chant turned to a different one. The pulsing feeling kept going , but this time the babies started getting a little upset. I looked at Derek, who looked like he wanted to go to them and I knew how he was feeling hearing them cry was not sitting well with me. But as he went to move forward , Ava pulled him back and shoo
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ONE MONTH AFTER BIRTH . . . ." Ava, can you throw me the lotion please ? " I asked, turning towards her. She was dressing Keon and Kesha her son and my daughter at the other side of the room. While I was dressing Leo and Lena , my son and her daughter. It was pretty obvious from the get go who was mated to who. That first night of the babies being born , they wouldn't settle to sleep until Adrian threw out the idea of testing who was mated to who. We had laid them brother to sister and they hadn't been happy with that. Since then, they have only been happy being beside each other. Before Ava had the chance to throw me the lotion, it started floating through the air to me. Ava looked at the babies she had , and I looked at mine. Shaking my head and smiling at Leo.You could tell which baby was using magic. For some reason, we didn't know their eyes would turn white when they were using their gifts . " Leo stop being a show off ", I smiled at him . I went to lotion him first and he sta
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The council stayed for two days , they met everyone in the pack. They stayed and caught up with the Derek dad and got to know Derek and Ava. They even offered us to be on the council but we all respectfully declined. But we agreed to help them if we were needed and Ava and Derek agreed to visit the council to discuss how Ava would be helping them too. They wanted us to be close with the council and after getting to know the three of them , we were happy with that. They were actually really nice, it just goes to show one rotten egg could rot a whole dozen.We still kept our children's future to ourselves though. All seemed to be well and good for now , but seeing it take action would be another thing. When they finally left and we got into our quadruple bed , we were all drained. It seemed coming down from the high of so much adrenaline we had been running on caused everyone involved to crash." Well , that actually resolved itself easily " I laughed, still not believing it. " Don't ji
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ADRIAN The council had just been let through at the borders , after a meeting this morning and sharing what had happened with the moon goddess. We had all decided to keep what our babies were to be a secret. No one but our closest people could know. Muting their magic and the fact they were mates was the only way forward. That was clear now. Me and Ava didn't like it , we understood their magic being muted. But their mating , we can feel their bond already. It was beautiful , and to keep that from them. Well , it just felt wrong. But if it was what was needed to protect them , then that is what we would do.All of the new members were gathered , Derek wanted them on and off of our land as soon as possible. All the newcomers from the island , and the others that had joined too. Even the panthers were there. Even though Derek had done the decent thing and not made them a part of this pack , they kept their own pride. They had their leader and we were allies. He decided to have them her
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After a few more minutes and the doctor taking some pictures of them , he pulled the little thing off of Ava's belly and cleaned it. He handed Derek some paper to clean the gel he had put on her belly off too. He gently wiped it off and then helped her up. Pulling her into a tight hug. They then got pulled into more hugs by their parents. After that, Ava' mum and dad left , to give me privacy. Ava' mum was clutching one of the pictures on her chest. The difference in her was outstanding to what I had seen when I met her." Are you ready Vee ? "the doctor asked me. My heart started hammering in my chest. Adrian grabbed my hand and squeezed it for support. Looking at Ava, she looked a little nervous now too. This could possibly prove the theory right. " Yes I'm ready " the doctor looked a little confused by the mood in the room. He didn't know what this could mean. Going to the table , Adrian helped me slowly lay down and then he lifted my shirt up for me. " The gel will be a little col
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The guys had some pack stuff to sort out , word from the council had come and they were set to come visit in two days' time. So , preparations were underway. So , me and Ava decided to try and get some answers. We gathered all of the girls. And asked them all to meet us at the warlock women's camp. Cersei showed up alone , to which I was shocked. I had heard her mates were stuck to her like glue. But she did wear two very fresh looking mating marks on either side of her neck. " How are you fitting in with Cersei? " I asked her as we waited for Shirer and Dee to arrive. She glanced at me and smiled " Wonderful , everyone has been so kind. My mates are wonderful , but I am glad you called me here today for help. They are spectacular , but I think they feel the need to fuss over me right now because I am grieving the loss of my sisters , again" she laughed , but there was a tinge of sadness." They are being a little . . . " she let the words die off. Laughing, I finished them for her. "
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Mate and breed. But the more I thought about it just being me and you for a year maybe , I liked the idea. I have travelled, but mainly for pack business. I haven't traveled much besides that from the pack. But, I just want you to know. I am not disappointed that we are expecting now , not in the slightest. We have all the time in the world for me and you to travel. We have a family that will look after our pup if we want a break away together. We can even show the world to our pup. Having this baby won't stop us. Trust me Vee, I won't let it. " She smiled, which was like food for my soul. " I believe you " she whispered, looking back away from me.We sat just in our own thoughts for a while , silence wasn't uncomfortable for us. After a while , I realised we had been coupled up here for days , and as much as I love it. Maybe we need a little outing. " Shall we go for a walk ? And then maybe we can go for a swim in the lake " I asked her and she smiled up at me. " That sounds nice ",
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VEEThere were a lot of flushed faces as we all sat down for dinner, Adrian had been right , a few of the mated couples had disappeared for a little rekindling, The previous luna tried to look sternly at us all. But , you couldn't miss the amused little smile she was trying to hide. " Ava, how are you feeling honey ? she asked, trying to cover up her grin. Ava looked up from her food that she had been scratching down and smiled , her whole face lit up. " I feel really good actually. I have had this sudden burst of energy. Like the little terrors are boosting me up " she smiled fondly. Her mother in law smiled fondly. " Yep , I remember that. I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But it runs out near the end. So, make the most of it now while it is happening " she laughed a little, getting lost in her memory.I can't believe I hadn't told him myself yet about our news, but I hadn't actually had the time. Or the right moment to do it. Looking up , I caught the glance of the previous luna
