[Danica’s POV]I rushed forward, attacking the first rogue I could find. Despite my draw to them earlier on, now that I had unlocked my wolf, I no longer felt it, at least not in the way I did before. Now, I could control my movements, and I didn't lose myself.Realizing that maybe it was due to my father’s side all this time, I bit down as hard as I could on the rogue’s shoulder, causing a loud snarl to escape it.I gave it a yank and dodged its claws before landing on my paws. Spitting out the skin I managed to tear, I went in for the kill, wrapping my jaws around the rogue’s throat until I could feel a pop from its spine cracking.Jumping aside, I watched as it fell to the ground and didn’t move. Only when I was sure that it was dead did I turn my attention to the fray all around me.‘Next.’ Lizbeth purred.Turning, I found my next victim and began to move while it was distracted by one of my pack members.Leaping forward, I dug my claws into its back, tackling it to the ground, an
[Danica’s POV]I watched with wide eyes as my brother stepped over Chase’s lifeless body and slowly began to make his way towards me.Behind me, I could hear Amy fighting with Greg to attack, and I found myself praying that Greg could keep her back. This bastard wasn’t playing around, and I feared that even she wouldn’t be able to handle him."What do you want?" I growled, shifting over just enough so that I was the only one in my brother’s line of sight. "Why are you doing this?""Didn’t I say it earlier?" He asked, cocking his head to the side. "I want you to come with me. If you do that, no one else will have to die."As he spoke, images of all the fighting flashed across my mind, followed by a wave of dizziness."What was…""Didn’t you see?"I saw. I definitely saw. There was so much carnage on the grounds, but was that a flash of what would come if I didn’t cooperate, or is it now?Risking a glance, I took in the chaos around me. It was nothing like what I saw; was it a trick?Be
[Mason’s POV]I didn’t bother waiting for my younger self’s response before I was making my way towards the portal that was left open to the Dark Forest pack. If we wanted to end this, we would need their assistance."Where are you going now?" My younger self demanded, catching up with me. "Could you at least explain what you’re planning?""I’m going to find Dax." I huffed, "Have you gathered a team?""No, Chris is doing that." My younger self responded. "I was too damn worried that you might do something stupid to leave you alone."Rolling my eyes, I stopped in front of the shimmering portal that I was looking for. Lifting a hand, I motioned for my younger self to follow me before stepping through and finding myself standing in the darklands."Come on." I called over my shoulder to my younger self before beginning to move. "We can’t waste any time.""And when we get them to help, do you even know where to go?" My younger self continued."Amy and Greg do." I snapped in irritation. "If
[Mason’s POV]When we arrived back at the pack grounds, the carnage from the earlier battle had already been cleaned up, and a large bonfire was blazing. Stopping, I watched as those who died defending the pack were thrown in and released into the sky.‘This is your fault.’ A small voice in the back of my head murmured. ‘If you didn’t come back.’‘I know that.’I did know that it was my fault that the past was changed, but in the end, this was for the greater good. In the future, many more of my men would be slaughtered, and when they promised their loyalty, they knew what that entailed."Are you just going to stand there?" My younger self demanded, jolting me out of my reverie. "Time is being wasted.""Right." I sighed.As I began to move again, I extended my senses until I felt Chris and Bella."This way." I announced, motioning for Dax and his men to follow me.Nothing was said as our group began to make our way across the grounds until I spotted those in question.With luck, Amy a
[Mason’s POV]I led the way into the cave as Amy walked closely beside me. Luckily, it was currently low tide, so we were able to get in this way while the others took up the back."Up here." Amy announced, lifting a finger and pointing towards a large rock along the cave's back wall. "There’s a hole that is big enough for a single person to get through there."Nodding, I shifted back into my human form and made my way forward while the others waited.Gripping the rock that Amy indicated, I began to heave, using all my strength until finally it began to move. A blast of air slapped me in the face, along with Danica’s scent mixed in with the others within."She’s close." I called, continuing to move the rock until it was out of the way. "All of you go in first, and I’ll follow behind."Stepping aside, I watched as my warriors went in first, with Amy and Greg taking up the rear."You go on." My younger self urged once it was only me and him left. "I’ll close the entrance behind us.""If
[Danica’s POV]I watched in horror as both Masons began to square off against my brother. In a way, I felt like this was my fault, and I couldn’t just stay here and watch. I needed to fight.Drawing on my strength, I began to pull against the chains that confined me but found that they wouldn’t budge.Letting out a growl, I continued to fight, ignoring the pain that shot through me as the metal cut into my skin."Come on." I hissed as my Mason jumped at my brother but got easily thrown aside. "Come on!""Need some help?"Feeling relief flood through me, I looked up to find Greg staring down at me."Th…"No other words managed to escape me as he produced a knife from his belt and held it above my chest."What are you doing?" I asked, trying to keep the sudden fear I felt out of my voice. "I’m not your enemy.""But you are." Greg countered, giving a vicious smile. "Because of your kind, my entire family was ripped apart. Because of you, my brother is dead! All werewolves should be erase
[Mason’s POV]"...That’s great…"Letting out a sigh, I let Danica’s relieved voice calm the remaining anxiety I was feeling after everything that happened.She was fine, and that meant that I was no longer needed here. I was sure that my younger self and the rest of the pack could deal with the harpies and trolls. It was time for me to go back to my own time, where my mate and pups were waiting for me.Kicking off the wall I was leaning against, I made my way down the hall towards where Killian and the rest of the remaining elders were waiting."How is she?" Killian asked as soon as he spotted me. "Is she awake?""Yeah," I responded. "She’s awake and seems to be fine.""That’s great." Marissa sighed.Nodding, I turned my attention to Arlo, who sat stoically. I was sure he would be the one to know how I could get back to my own time."Go on," Arlo puffed, fixing his gaze on mine. "You’re wanting my help, correct?""That’s right." I confirmed. "Since you were the one to send me here in
[Mason’s POV]Closing my eyes, I tried to ignore the discomfort I felt as Chester pulled the tube that was blocking my airway out of place. Once it was gone, I swallowed a few times and winced. Fuck that hurt."Feel better?" Danica asked, her voice filled with many emotions."Yeah," I rasped before a coughing fit hit me."Here." Chester sighed. "I’m sure your throat is pretty raw."Reaching out, I took the glass of water that he was holding out and took a few tentative sips. When the cool liquid proved to be helpful, I downed the rest of the glass."Thanks." I huffed, slowly sitting up in my bed. "Now, could one of you explain to me what’s going on here?""Would you like to do the honors, luna?" Chester asked, turning his attention to Danica. "Or would you rather I do it?"For a moment, Danica didn’t speak as she continued to examine me, as if she wasn't quite believing what she was seeing."Would it be too much stress for him?" She asked, clearly fretting. "He just woke up… Maybe we