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BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 41
The moon cast its silvery glow over the tranquil landscape as I stood before Shirer, her eyes piercing through the darkness. "Are you truly prepared to take this risk?" she asked, her voice low and mysterious, echoing through the stillness.I had burst into her house, the wooden door creaking shut behind me, and Shirer hadn't flinched. Instead, she listened intently, her expression unreadable, as I paced back and forth, my footsteps echoing off the stone walls. The air was thick with tension, and Shirer's question hung in the balance, waiting to be answered.Was I willing to risk everything by revealing the truth to Derek? The weight of my decision settled heavy on my shoulders. That's what I had been ranting about – how Nimue's mistakes had put everyone in danger, leaving a trail of secrets and lies in their wake. The trees outside seemed to lean in, their branches tangling together like skeletal fingers, as if listening to my inner turmoil.Derek's words echoed in my mind, his voice
Last Updated : 2025-03-10BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 42
DEREK As I gazed into Shira's eyes, I couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. Her lips, though soft and inviting, didn't stir the same passion as Ava's. The hands on my shoulders, though gentle, didn't hold the same warmth as Ava's touch. I was about to pull away, to put an end to this charade, when it hit me like a ton of bricks. I had no qualms about jumping into the deadly pool, but the thought of continuing this farce with Shira made my skin crawl.But I knew I had to see this through. I had to trust the pool's magic, even if it meant enduring this uncomfortable encounter. As Shira's lips moved against mine, I felt a sudden surge of visions and images, like a movie playing out in my mind. I saw Ava, her eyes sparkling with determination, her spirit unbroken. I saw the events of the day unfolding, like puzzle pieces clicking into place.When the visions finally subsided, I ripped my lips away from Shira's, gasping for air. I stared into the pool's crystal clear wate
Last Updated : 2025-03-11BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 43
AVA As the boat carrying Joshua, Andrea and Celeste pulled back onto the shore, my stomach was in my throat. Celeste's presence was especially unnerving, given her history with our group. She had obviously gone to do the same to them as they had to us. Her eyes locked onto mine, and I sensed a mixture of curiosity and calculation behind her gaze.Derek's voice whispered in my ear, "Why are you nervous?" I turned to face him, my eyes meeting his concerned expression. Blake was standing at my side, his eyes fixed on Celeste's retreating form.I took a deep breath, trying to process the turmoil brewing inside me. "He's been back home while the fallout of me coming out to everyone was going down. We came here when we had made it, so we didn't see it. The last thing I saw when we left there was my dad apologizing for my mother, but where was she? I have a feeling he's here for a reason. Why would he just want to get up and come here? I guess I am just looking at it that maybe he's here to
Last Updated : 2025-03-11BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 44
DEREK I trailed behind Seth, my mind reeling with the news Joshua had just shared. I needed to speak with my dad, to ensure everything was okay back home. As we walked, the sound of seagulls filled the air, and the salty scent of the ocean wafted through the village.Seth led me to his house, a cozy little cottage with a thatched roof and a garden full of vibrant flowers. He pushed open the door, revealing a warm and inviting interior. "Your dad found this old-fashioned way of communicating amusing," Seth explained, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "But it's effective. He's on frequency 45."He gestured to an ancient-looking machine in the corner of the room. I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What the hell is that?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me.Seth chuckled. "A radio transceiver. We use it to keep in touch with the council and the boat. Usually, we rely on magical messages, but since your pack doesn't have a witch, this is our backup plan."I nodded, taking in th
Last Updated : 2025-03-13BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 45
AVA Seth had proposed that we unleash our wolves for a run. To be honest, I wasn't enthusiastic about the idea. I feared that Nimue and Seth's wolf would get overly excited and we'd end up mating. However, Nimue was on her best behavior around him, exhibiting only playful nips and cuddling when they rested.As I observed their connection, I sensed an unusual bond between them. It was peculiar. I felt the same intense emotions I experienced when I was around Derek, but without the fierce passion.I really needed to discuss this with Seth and gain a deeper understanding. However, communicating with him in my wolf form was challenging."Nimue," I called out to her."Yes?" she responded."Why doesn't your mating bond with Seth feel the same as my bond with Derek?" I asked."This is how I've always known our mating to be - comfortable, calm, and dependable," she explained.That didn't sound like any mating bond I'd ever heard of. But then again, maybe we all couldn't be the same. Their bo
Last Updated : 2025-03-15BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 46
DEREK Ava had been missing all day and night, and I was getting anxious. But I had promised to trust her, so I kept searching for our bond, checking in constantly. Every time I did, she seemed okay, sometimes a little sad, but not scared or in danger.I met up with Shirer and asked her to check in on Ava. The image she conjured up showed wolves sleeping in the sun and moonlight. But even that peaceful scene sparked jealousy in me.I decided to give Ava some space and went back to studying the ancient mythology books I'd taken from Seth's house. I found them fascinating, and they helped from being jealous. But as I delved deeper into the books, I started to feel uneasy. Our bond was faltering, and I sensed Ava was scared. I called out to her, and when she responded, I knew she was in danger.I quickly gathered the others – Adrian, Vee, Shirer, and Blake. We needed to find Ava, and fast. Thanks to Shirer's location spell, we were able to track Ava down, but it took some time. When we
Last Updated : 2025-03-16BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 47
AVA Derek's fingers on my chin sent shivers down my spine, his eyes burning with an intensity that felt like it was scorching my very soul. He looked like a man who had been denied for a very long time, his wicked smirk promising me that this was not going to be a slow, easy ride. I didn't want it to be.If we were right – and Nimue believed we were – Seth wasn't our fated mate, neither of ours. Was Derek actually Nimue . Maybe he was, and this spell was just holding her back from feeling it like I did. Hopefully, I wanted her to feel this for herself, not just through me. Because it was a rush, a complete and utter cycle of hormones, nerves, and love.We had both chosen him. That had to mean something to her, right? The fact she was mated, but still chose another. Her reasoning was unselfish; she wanted me to have my shot at happiness. But maybe, somewhere deep down, she knew this was it – he was ours, and that's what made this decision easy for her.Who knows? All I could think abo
Last Updated : 2025-03-16BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 49
AVAWe stood in the bright sunlight, the sound of birds chirping and leaves rustling in the gentle breeze filling the air. The communal area was bustling with people, the smell of freshly cooked food wafting from the kitchen. "It's gone," I said, looking down at my hand where Seth had grasped mine just moments before. But now, I feel nothing. Looking up at Derek, I felt confused. "What do you mean, what's gone?" Derek asked through our link, his eyes narrowing slightly."The connection, I don't feel anything. No buzz, no nothing," I replied, shaking my head. Derek looked at Seth, who was standing off to the side, his expression strange. The Seth I had left just days before was a devastating mess, but today he almost looked robotic."How can it just go?" Derek asked, his voice low and serious, as Vee chattered on in the background. "I don't know," I said, feeling confused. I had to admit, it was a relief that the connection was gone, but still, it was a bit weird.Just then, Adrian bur
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BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 121
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
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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
BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 119
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
BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 118
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
BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 117
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
BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 115
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. "
BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 114
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 ",
BOUND BY FATE, TORN BY CHOICES CHAPTER 113
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
