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Leilani-When we reached the packhouse, I started to become nervous about what I would find in that room. My steps began to slow as we made our way up the stairs. Just outside of the suite I shared with Eric, and now Archer, I hesitated.“Is something wrong?” Jarod’s voice wasn’t loud, but it did startle me, causing me to jump.“Well, what if there is something in that room I am not supposed to find? Who is to say it was even Mavis’s doing?” I asked as I stared at the door.“The only way we will know is if you open it. Don’t worry, I am right here with you. I understand that you might be scared, but even if something bad is behind that door, you have much worse adversaries to face in your future.” Jarod offered, making me feel a bit better.“That is if I have a future.” I muttered, more to myself than anyone.Taking a deep breath, I knew he was right. Now wasn’t the time to be scared. I was about to go up against Mavis, at least if we could find her or she finds us.My life has never
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Eric-If I was being honest with myself, I wasn’t sure if this was a good idea or not. Nonetheless, if Leilani thought she needed to do this, I was more than willing to have her back on this. As we neared her old pack though, I was starting to wonder if she might be in over her head.Since Leilani had her wolf now, we had left our pack on foot. The last thing we wanted to do was draw too much attention upon arriving. What had I been thinking to agree to this?Tate, I knew wasn’t within his right mind, considering he had never been able to handle loss well. Yet what was my excuse? Yes, I lost my mother as well, but I guess I just felt like I needed to keep it together for everyone.So why had I agreed to have just the three of us head into a pack territory that wasn’t our allies and who had treated my mate so poorly? Leilani had just started training and she didn’t know how to use her magic yet.Inwardly I groaned at the complication we were possibly going to face. If I thought the Red
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Leilani-Well, I couldn’t be mad that she did answer at least one of my questions. It wasn’t the one I needed to be answered, but it gave me a bit of closure. Just knowing her reasons made it feel as if a weight has been lifted from my shoulders.I stood there for more than I should have, even after the attacks started, completely lost in thought. My eyes moved past the Luna at the Alpha, who I realize was possibly the closest thing I had to a father figure. He hadn’t been perfect, but I should know better than anyone that standing up against Trish wasn’t the easiest thing in the world.After this is done, I hope there is something I could do for him. I wasn’t sure what, but as long as he stayed alive, I was going to find a way to help him. Shaking out of my thoughts, I focused on the war that had broken out in front of me.I still didn’t know who Mavis was, but at least now I could find a bit of peace. I didn’t think it was right that my old Luna had treated me that way, but now I un
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Eric-We made record time returning to the packhouse. Before we entered, Tate grabbed my arm, causing me to come to a stop. He must have grabbed Leilani’s as well because she also stopped.“Before we go in, I want to thank you both for allowing me to come with you. I realize that I have been acting a bit unruly lately. Because of what we just faced, I see that I need to stop moping around and do what I need to do as the Alpha.” Tate spoke.I couldn’t be more proud of my brother than I was at this moment. There had been a bit of hope inside me that would hope he would come out of his funk, but I hadn’t expected this. Then again, the last thing I had anticipated was for Leilani to react as she had either.“I am glad you are finally seeing things more clearly.” I told him as I placed my hand on his shoulder.“You have one amazing mate, brother.” Tate said, his attention drawn to Leilani. “If I hadn’t seen her stand up for herself and find strength within her, I would have never seen the
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Leilani-The past four days have been absolute torture. Jarod has been training me for nearly five hours a day. Originally it was only supposed to be for a couple of hours a day, but I didn’t expect three hours to turn into five.Although I guess I had no one to blame but myself. It wasn’t like I couldn’t tap into the powers I have, I just couldn’t use them in the way that he wanted me to. Apparently, I wasn’t a typical witch like the others.Not only was I technically a full werewolf, but I was also tapping into ancient magic. Archer was struggling to find a way to help, who was currently inside the house as we were outside. He was looking for anything that might help.I was just trying to do a basic spell yet everything I did just fizzled out. It was getting frustrating, and I was wondering if I was ever going to get strong enough to go against Mavis. I knew she went by Cordelia now, but I couldn’t stop calling her Mavis.As far as I was concerned, that was her name. She was the one
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Leilani-We arrived at this beautiful hotel in Utah the next afternoon. It wasn’t nearly as nice as the packhouse, but it was very elegant. I was hoping to get some time with Eric before the ball, but I have barely seen him since this morning.He had ridden with Tate in a different car, while Brook and I were in another. I woke up to a note written by Eric this morning, saying he had to make a stop on the way. At first, I had been a little disappointed, but I had to admit it was fun spending time with Brook.It would have been nice if she had brought Bailey, but I guess bringing a newborn to an event like this wasn’t ideal. Brook checked into another room, that she would be sharing with Tate, while I took a room just down the hall from her. I had thought I would be sharing a room with Eric, but when I checked in it was only my name on the reservation.I spent a couple of hours checking out the hotel, hoping I would run into Eric, but nothing. I tried to connect with him with our bond,
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Leilani-“I do.” I told her, knowing there was no sense in denying it.“You have no idea how relieved I am to hear that. Pretending with you was more of a hassle than I wanted. I could have ended you the first time I saw you, but I thought it would be more interesting to mess with you. Now that you know who I am though, I can’t just walk away. I was hoping to have more time to torment you though.” She sighed as if she were upset about something, yet the look on her face was far from being upset.There was a gleam in her eyes that virtually sparkled with something I couldn’t quite put my finger on. If I could remember the way she ended my life in the past, I would imagine she had found pleasure in it. That was the closest way I could describe the look on her face.“You won’t lay a finger on her.” Eric snarled, taking a more protective stance in front of me.“And what are you going to do about it, my dearest Trevor?” Cordelia spoke.Okay technically it was Mavis, but it was hard to dist
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Leilani-We arrived at the packhouse in less time than it took us to get to Utah. This time Eric had been in the car with me, but we hadn’t spoken much. I had used the time to think about everything that had happened.“I told Jarod everything that happened.” Archer said as he came rushing outside to greet us.“Thank you. Where is he right now?” I asked, not stopping as I made my way inside.“Waiting outside Eric’s office.” Archer stated as he kept pace with me.Reaching the office, I don’t know why I was surprised that Tate and Brook had joined us. Tate had said they were in this with me, but I guess it was going to take a bit of time to get used to it. We all got situated in the office, with me standing against the desk, Archer in one of the chairs, Brook and Tate on the couch, and Eric sitting in his desk chair.“I am sorry you all had to face her like that. I have contacted Delilah and she said she was going to stay where she was. According to her Cordelia came back as if nothing h
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