MasukJessica P.O.V.“Let’s go already, Silvan. I’m bored.” I whine for the hundredth time since this morning. “Would you stop complaining all the goddamn time and be of use instead, then we could leave that much sooner?!” Silvan answers, his voice annoyed. “And ruin my perfect manicure? No thank you.” I say, crossing my arms. Truth is I haven't tried anything that demands me using strength or speed ever since I was made aware of my wolf’s utter betrayal. If Silvan has not noticed, I’m not going to be the one who shows or tells him. That will only make me a much bigger liability, and right now he at least thinks I can defend myself. “Why couldn’t Elisa have stayed behind? She could have helped.” I ask, rolling my eyes when he sighs dramatically and finally turns around. “Because I need her in the camp, Jessica. And you are staying right by my side where I can keep a fucking eye on you. Do you think I want to die just because you are weak as a kitten?” “Excuse me?” “I know about you w
Cian P.O.V. “Why don’t you just tell us who is coming through your…” Lilliana gasps when both couples and the young pregnant woman are standing on our side. “Cian.. Where?” “It doesn’t matter right now, Lillie. What matters is their protection, and the fact that she is going to deliver a baby any day.” I reply, watching the young woman trying to hide behind the couples. “But the rogues..” “Have not moved, or done anything to warrant amniosity from you, me or anyone else. Lucas said to hear them out, and get their story.” I tell the Luna, locking eyes with her, telling her silently she’ll have to go through me if she wants them. She sighs, signally to her already advancing warriors to stand down. She crosses her arms, lifting an eyebrow, and then her feline peaks out, which I find immensely funny, but I do not show or say anything. “Alright. You are right, unfortunately.” She concurs with a small smile, her eyes slightly annoyed. “Why don’t you tell me what happened?” They do, a
Lucas P.O.V.After I’m asked to leave, nicely, I set out to explore our new home, and find somewhere where I can mindlink my parents and Cian in peace. There’s clear paths made with strewn sand in the grass, and tents in different sizes and colors all around us. Besides mine and my mates home, there’s a larger tent, and the crew I ask says it’s of course Silvans. I ask if I can take a peak inside, and they shrug and pretend to look the other way.It has four rooms, two bedrooms, which is natural as I know by now that both Silvan and Jessica utterly refuse to sleep in the same room, but I also have a feeling he is going to order her to stay close because of the matemark situation. If she dies, he does as well. It’s a curse and a blessing having a mate, getting marked. Personally I wouldn’t want to live on if my mate died, so I don’t care about that bit, but my selfish entitled brother has always been of another mind. Even when we were children. The third room is a meeting room filled
Druida P.O.V.“Are you okay?” Lucas’s quiet voice almost startled me, but I managed to keep myself composed. “Yeah, just.. Nothing.” I reply, crumbling the paper in my hand. “You look like you saw a ghost?” He says, walking with me down the steps. “Got some news, that's all.” I say, smiling. Lucas does not press me any further, and I internally thank him for that. I will tell him when we have a moment to ourselves, but out here I’m not sure who is listening in, and I won’t compromise anyone now. Not when I have kept up appearances for so long, and not right before I have the chance of a lifetime to take Silvan and Jessica off guard. “Druida, you wanted to speak to us?” Kane asks, coming to greet me. “Yes, I wanted to make sure you got the notice of marching, and everything is in order?” I raise an eyebrow, trying to show him I can still be trusted. “Everyting is as we agreed, Druida. My men will fight until the end, as we have sworn.” He says, folding his hand behind his back.
Druida P.O.V.After Silvan left with Aron last night I had that feeling. The one you have when something monumental is about to happen, when timelines are about to be made or changed and you can either work with them, try to fight them or die being torn between the two options. Jess came back down like another storm coming in, and demanded I stay with her in the Great Hall, which I just agreed to to keep the peace to be honest. She then tried to tell Lucas to leave us alone, but he snorted and escorted me in again and sat us down at a nearby table. Jess also sat down, but she didn’t say or do anything for the longest time. She just stared into the air, as if she was waiting for something or someone. Then her eyes slightly clouded over for a brief second, and she finally glared at me with a scowl so deep I had to fight myself to not laugh. It took her another minute before she actually spoke. “Elisa will be released either tonight or in the morning. She is my personal witch, my con
Balder P.O.V.“Because this is a battle meeting.” Is Cian’s dry answer as he lifts an eyebrow at me. He brings his coffee cup to his mouth and sip, while he lets the words sink into the room. People are quietly looking at him, then at me. I keep staring at him, trying to will him to explain, even though I know I do not have the authority to command him to tell us anything. Cian eventually sighs and sets the cup down, his dark eyes finding King Cameron and Queen Sierra. “What exactly did Lulu say?” He asks, which throws me for a loop. Who the fuck is Lulu and why is she important all of a sudden? The King and Queen however chuckles, and Queen Sierra’s eyes twinkle with mischief as she answers. “He absolutely loathes that nickname, you do know that right?” “Certainly.” “Which is why you keep using it whenever you have the chance?” “Of course.” “You know he calls you Coco?” “I do, and it’s equally appalling. We’re even on that part, and our mate thinks we’re immature assholes.
Druida P.O.V. The forest is quiet and calm as I gather herbs and berries around the campsite. I needed to get outside after Silvan ordered us to talk yesterday morning. The things he was told made him insufferable to be around, and the place felt like one was suffocating even while being outside.
Elder Richard P.O.V.“And that concludes the Council meeting for today. Thank you all for coming.” Head Councilman Dorian says with a smile for the room, but I can see the worry in his eyes as he looks over the round room. People rise from their seats, gathering papers, pens and computers. They ar
Lucas I step into a corner to watch the dawn arise, feeling the bond with my mate not being close. She is not in residence right now. Where could she be? As I’m wondering that a female walks out from the mansion. She scans the courtyard with cold calculating eyes, and then they land on me. She sm
Lucas The night air brushes through my hair as I travel through the mountains close to the Iron Mountain pack borders. I decided to go myself, as I want to see my mate and it’s more difficult for her to leave Silvan’s court, than it is for me to leave mine right now. Angel said sh







