MasukConnor watches Levantus leave and turns back to watch as the witch kneels by Odessa’s side. He doesn’t like this, the random witch appearing while all hell has broken loose. Odessa having been bound by a witch before and suddenly falling as she has then a witch appearing… it just seems like too much is happening at once. Could this witch be the one to blame in the first place?He pulls out his silver dagger, ready to do whatever needs to be done. He will protect Odessa with his life if he needs to. The elder laughs a little and turns her head to meet his eyes. Her own gray eyes lit up with power he couldn’t ever understand.“Listen pup, listen well… You will know the difference between what feels like my magic and what feels wrong. There will be two forces clashing in this room tonight. There will be light and shadow and it is going to be intense. The outcome depends on our focus. The witch you and yours seeks to kill is hiding like a coward dee
The sky begins to darken with both storm clouds from the west and the setting of the sun. Tensions running high as people scramble to prepare for the upcoming battle. Many are unsure there will actually be a battle. Other than the future queen advising something was coming, there are no other signs. None of the scouts or patrols have reported anything amiss. When the darkness unleashes itself, it comes swiftly and loudly. One minute, there is absolute silence and the next, scouts are shouting through the mindlinks, explosions shake the ground, and a loud roar splits the air moments before lightning flashes and thunder rolls. Levantus and his men rush to answer the scouts’ calls, rolling out strategies as best as they can as things come. Odessa moves with Levantus, aiding where she can, while Arius rushes out to meet the enemy with the men outside. “Send the 9th guard to the west side immediately. Have we had any disturbances at the safe zones
********** Thalia POV **********It’s tiring work, building up a spell and curse, reaching something long distance. It would be better if I was closer, but safer here. So, I spent the last three days preparing, building power, gathering all that was needed. It’s almost the right hour, three more hours and the moon will be at its peak. Three more hours and I’ll do what should have been done all those years ago. I smile as I continue focusing, taking the fresh items that had been brought to me per my list. It’s all just a matter of time. ********** Sego POV **********Thalia is on the move, I can feel her black magic even from here. It always sends a chill down my spine. Regardless, she’s on my side and she’s after our same enemy. I have wolves ready, waiting, biting at the bit to move. They await my command, await my sign to move. Once I know the threat has been neutralized, the signal will raise and all hell will break loose. It’s only a matter of time and I’ll take all of what’s
I don’t know what it is that she feels beneath my beautiful woman’s skin. I cannot control what has her so worried, but I can give her myself. She’s accepted me, she wants me. Hearing her say she is ready to have my mark has given me my whole world. “I love you, Odessa.”I say softly right before kissing her, feeling and sensing her love being returned to me. I’m careful to lift her into my arms and pull her close. My steps carry us back to the bed where I lay her down. My lips find hers again before I slip her nightgown off. It makes me growl sensually when I see there isn’t anything but panties underneath. “Goddess, Little Queen, you’re so beautiful… so mine…”I lean in and kiss her deeply, growling as I do. Her hands frame my face before moving to tangle her fingers in my hair. My lips then move to kiss her brow, cheeks, chin, jaw, before making my way down. Not yet, no, not yet. More for her first.I tell myself and my wolf as our teeth, lips and tongue taste her throat and ne
Dawn breaks, birds sing, celebrations from the night before have silenced. Yet I awaken early, despite my exhaustion. My instincts are telling me today is dangerous, something is coming. I sit up in bed beside Levantus who is still sleeping. His aura is calm and the gold is comforting. My fingers reach out to gently brush against his arm. He announced his love for me, openly, before all of this people. Goddess, my heart wants to burst open, I want to scream and howl with joy. My wolf, sealed away, would probably be wishing the same. I want to know what her voice would sound like in my mind. Still, there’s a darkness in my bones, the same darkness I know chains my wolf away. It feels like a living thing, evil and cruel in intent. My own magic has tried to burn it away in the past. I can feel a warning, something is to come. For once, I can’t tell where or what to do. So, I get up and I pace for a moment. I’ve learned Levantus room, our room, by now. Nothing will be moved or changed
I can see the sadness in her eyes for just a moment. Her desire to be able to see what is around her. I can’t imagine what that frustration is like. How would I feel if I couldn’t see her? See her beautiful smile?“We are all wearing matching ties to your purple dress with pocket squares. There’s lavender, tiger lilies, and greenery all around the banquet.”I give her some information and she tilts her head as though to look at me. A little smile curving her lips. “Trust me, Odessa, you’re gorgeous and everything here represents how I feel about you. I’ve had your favorite foods made and everyone here is ready for you. They want you, I need and want you. Do you trust me?”I watch as her smile blooms a little more. There’s still worry in her, but I know she trusts me. It’ll be better once she actually hears and feels the people react to her. “I trust you, Levantus.”She says softly and touches my jaw gently. Leaning in, I kiss her tenderly. “Then allow me to introduce you as mine. W
The smells from the kitchens are amazing, the energy is intense. Levantus isn’t holding anything back, setting a banquet to announce us. Goddess, my heart feels like it’s going to beat right out of my chest. After having lived so long without a pack, without a home, a connection other than Arius.
I’m absolutely beaming as I walk with my mate, Chloe holds her hand and Ren holds mine. Both kids are between us with Jasper and Dirk following at our back with picnic items. Arius leads, his tail wagging. Having them as pack members allows me to actually feel the sibling bond between Arius and Od
It’s been two days since I first met Chloe and Ren. They’re the sweetest kids and their desire to have more of a normal life is evident. They were over the moon today because we are taking them with Arius to meet the kids. Ren is bouncing from foot to foot beside me while holding my hand. “Are
I sigh as I kiss him back, the heat and passion building between us. My legs straddle him where he sits in his chair. Everything about him makes me burn. He pulls at my dress, lifting the skirts up slowly with one hand, his other moves down to lower the top. He tucks it under my breast before find







