**FLASHBACK**
Leia POV
I was finishing the final touches of my look. I curled my blonde hair but pinned it back on both sides, blue jeans and a black tank top. I wasn't overly flashy and this was a human party that I decided to go to. "Leia, we really shouldn't go. We have been warned to stay inside the lands." Una nagged. "It is just for a couple hours Una, we will make an appearance and then come back home. I promise." I replied. "Just know that I do not agree with this." Una said before pushing herself to the back of my mind. I know she means well and I should probably listen but I am due for a good time. My best friend is a luna of a pack now, I've been a little sad, I really miss her. "Tell me you are not seriously going to a damn party." Brad said barging in my room. I rolled my eyes, "I am for a little while. I'll be back before you know it." I replied looking up at him. "It isn't a good idea Leia, you know dad will kick your ass if he finds out." Brad grumbled. "Dad will not find out and even if he did he could never really stay mad at me." I replied, shrugging my shoulders. "At least you are wearing decent clothes. I want you back in two hours tops. If you aren't, I will tell dad and we will all come looking." Brad said, pointing his finger at me. "Alright, two hours and I will be back." I replied, grabbing his finger and shaking it. "Just be careful alright? I don't know exactly what is going on, only that a crazy dude is running around." Brad said walking out of my door.
I took one last look in the mirror before I decided to sneak out. My room was on the first floor so I didn't really have to do much. I opened my window and crawled out before making a mad dash into the woods. It was a calm night, the moon was bright without a cloud in sight. I didn't stop running until I was out of the pack lands, I had parked my car by the road. Even though the party was ten minutes away I did not want to walk. The last thing I wanted was to look all sweaty and gross when I got there. I turned my car on and took off down the road. If it wasn't for the moon it would be ridiculously dark, in a matter of minutes I was pulling up to a large two story house, I could hear the music blaring. All the lights were on, cars lined the driveway and people were crowded around outside. I parked my car away from everyone else, I would be pissed if someone door dinged the side of it. As I walked up I could hear everyone talking and laughing. "You are a sight to see." A voice said from behind me. I turned around to see Clark. "I know I am, I figured you would be late." I laughed. "Not a chance, come on I'll get you a drink." Clark said, guiding me inside the house.
Clark was nice enough, he seemed to think he would somehow magically get to sleep with me when in reality I'd kick him in the balls if he ever tried. He is some high school sports player, I never really cared enough to really look into all these humans.
I was clearly waiting for my mate, wherever he was. When we walked in the party was in full swing, people dancing around the large living room, all the doors and windows were open because people were coming and going as often as they wanted to. Clark came back with a red solo cup and a lopsided grin on his face. “What is this?” I asked. “Just beer from the keg. It’s not too bad I guess.” Clark replied, taking a drink from his cup and making a face. “Yeah it’s terrible and warm.” Clark laughed. I put my cup on the counter, alcohol is one thing but warm beer is just nasty as hell. I looked around and started to feel a little uncomfortable. I could see girls looking and whispering. I rolled my eyes and walked out of the back door.
I didn’t have time for petty human girls, it wasn’t my problem they were insecure. The backyard was more packed than anything else, there was a large swimming pool with people either in it, around it or hanging off of the sides. “I think I’m going to go home.” I said looking at Clark. “Why? You just got here.” Clark asked. “Because I’m not supposed to be outside of my pack lands right now, so before my dad and my brother show up I need to go home.” I said, making my way towards the front door. “I understand, I’ll walk you to your car at least.” Clark replied following me. “What’s going on that you have to stay in the pack lands?” Clark asked. “I’m not sure of the details, our alpha and my dad ordered us to stay there.” I replied, shrugging my shoulders.
We had just gotten to my car when I felt Una get really restless. I scanned my eyes across the yard until my eyes landed on a shadow figure. A growl escaped my lips making Clark jump. “What the hell? Who is that?” Clark asked, standing beside me. “Tisk tisk, you need to learn some manners.” The figure said, stepping out of the shadows. He was very sickly looking and flat out creepy. “Who are you?” I growled. “You’ll learn all in good time.” The man said before he looked at Clark. I growled in warning but it did nothing but make the man smile. “Sleep.” He whispered. I barely had enough time to catch Clark before he hit the ground. I crouched over him before I jumped forward connecting my fist with his jaw line. “You bitch. You’re coming with me” He yelled, jumping at me. I grabbed his arm and twisted it beside him. “I am the daughter of a beta and you can kiss my ass.” I snarled, kicking him in the back sending him to the ground.
I readied myself but when I looked again he was gone. I spun around looking for him. In an instant he stood before me and blew powder in my face. I coughed and tripped when I went to wipe it off of me before I felt dizzy. I stumbled towards my car gasping for air when everything went completely black.
Leia POV: As we stood still waiting for alpha Scott to really begin I could still see the confusion on some of their faces. This was something that was kept a secret for the most part and now they are all about to find out what really happened. "As we wait for them to be brought out I would like to explain why the Blackwood pack along with the covens are doing here." He said finally speaking. "Leia was once part of this pack until she was not only captured by Bosch but was under what we know as the forbidden magic. To better explain I would like to invite Pythia up." Scott nodded towards her. I could feel my heart racing, there were details that I did not want anyone to know and I knew that Pythia wouldn't bring them up. "Hello everyone, when it comes to the forbidden magic there is a difference, you see we are dark witches are able to use dark magic on a lot of things but the forbidden magic is by far the worst. It has the potential to morph us into different creatures essentiall
Leia POV: I woke up this morning not really sure how I was feeling about what today's events would unfold. We were all curious about how they would react to it. While I washed my hair my mind drifted back to the conversation that took place when we all were sitting around the porch.. **FLASHBACK** I sat on the swing while Ambrosia, Brandon and Jackson followed suit. "So how are you really feeling?" Ambrosia asked. I sat back against the swing and pulled my legs up. "Honestly, I have no idea. I thought maybe I would feel a little better being the one that decides what is going to happen but then I started thinking about how they are going to react, will they try to play on our tempers? Or would they accept it and not cause anymore problems." I replied, shrugging my shoulders. I was leaning more towards them playing on our tempers. "None of us know what is going to happen, I mean when we all grew up we didn't see this side of them." Jackson said and I nodded my head. The
Leia POV: Last night's events were probably the best we have had, we sat around the coffee table watching movies, playing a card game and having a few drinks. For once the stress of everything wasn't weighing on our shoulders. The bones had been sent to Collins territory for further examination but this morning they had called us over to Alley and Stephens to hear the result. "Are you ready?" Brandon asked, standing in the doorway. "Do you really think it's him?" I asked. "I don't know honestly, I think we will be disappointed either way this goes, you'll never have your justice or we found someone else and he is still on the loose." Brandon replied. Even if he did die somehow that is justice within itself and something I will just have to be okay with at some point. "As long as he is out of our lives and can't hurt anyone else then I can make peace with it you know." I said. "I know you will, I guess I just wanted you to have the justice that you deserved." Brandon replied. I cou
Brandon POV: I was beginning to get really frustrated. We had been out here for weeks looking for him and still haven't found anything of his at all. Alley has been popping in and out to bring us food and home to spend what time we can with our mates and for those that have children so no one feels like they have to miss out on anything. We were all growing more and more frustrated each day. One day the scent is hot the next day it's like it doesn't exist at all which sends us in different directions. "What are you thinking about over there?" Alex asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. "I didn't think this would take so damn long, why is his scent all over the place the way that it is, you know. It just doesn't make any sense." I replied, shaking my head. "Well, think about it, when we move around a lot our scent travels to different areas so maybe that is what he did to try to throw us off or something." Alex said and I shook my head. "No, there is something more to it that we are
Leia POV: When Brandon left the room Pythia came over to lay on the bed with me. "So tell me how you are really feeling." Pythia said, grabbing a piece of fruit. "I just feel tired and sore mainly." I replied, shrugging my shoulders. "I never really recovered from training with Ambrosia before the rest happened so I think it's really starting to weigh on me." I added and she smiled. "How is your training with her going? Does anyone else know about it?" Pythia asked. "It's been going good. She hasn't taken it easy on me at all, which I like, but I also taunt her when I feel like she is holding back and she scolds me when I am. She also likes to keep me on my toes, you know last time she left me a note." I laughed and I heard Pythia giggle. "She is always like that. She is one tough lady not many would dare to train with." Pythia replied. "I can see why, she is a little intense but in a good way. No one else knows though, I don't want anyone thinking I am getting some sort of specia
Brandon POV: I didn't know how long I had been asleep but when I opened my eyes Leia was still sleeping. I reached over and grabbed my phone off the night stand to see it hasn't even been an hour. I sighed and looked back down at her, I gently picked up her arms and un-did one of the bandages and noticed that it stopped bleeding and looked like it was starting to heal up slowly. I heard a knock on the door and looked up to see that Pythia had stuck her head through. "Is she still sleeping?" Pythia whispered and I nodded my head. She pushed the door open a little further and walked in with some snacks. "I didn't think you would want to leave her so I brought you some food and drinks." Pythia said with a smile. "Thank you, you didn't have to." I whispered. "Hush, you need to eat and I'm sure she will be waking soon and she will be hungry." Pythia said, giving me a stern look and I had to keep myself from laughing. I knew she wasn't one to tango with but there were different sides to