โWhat do you want?โ I spun around the second I left the war room. Blake was right on my ass and I almost smacked right into him. โIโm not looking to fight.โ He raised his hands in surrender. I donโt know why I was suddenly so mad. I met Eldora for less than an hour, yet I already felt protective of her.โI have things to do, Blake.โโAnd Iโm here, at your service.โI took a deep breath, letting my anger wash away some. I really needed to get my temper under control. The more I accepted myself as Luna the more annoyed I got when people disagreed with me. It wasnโt the way I want to be or rule my pack.โI want to get my kids and spend some time on the ground. My mom is making a special dinner tonight and that is the rest of my day. I donโt need anything from you so go do whatever it is you do.โI continued walking to the elevators.โI can help, or just stay close to your side.โโBlake.โ I closed my eyes trying not to yell at him. He is getting annoyingly clingy.โThis is about last nigh
โHe does have a point.โ Blake said, standing beside me.โIโm not having this fight again. The both of you wanted to keep me from meeting Eldora. If I wasnโt there it would had blown up in your faces. I need to be there tomorrow and I think you both know it too.โโOur pack looks to you as their leader, Sasha. Whether you embrace being our Luna or not, it is what you are. No one wants you hurt and a battle isnโt a place for you.โโI have embraced it and it is why Iโm going. I donโt claim to know what Iโm doing, but Iโm moving forward and trying the best I can.โโWait outside the border then. You can help those injuried and be away from the fighting.โโYou know I need to be there to meet Eldora. Itโs our agreement. What will she think if the person asking her to align with for protection is too afraid to be near the war. It just doesnโt make sense how Bolton doesnโt see that. He is the general and been at this war for years. Itโs the right move.โโIt is the right move, but it doesnโt mea
โYou asking me to dance was a test. That night I came to your family dinner, you were using me. You wanted to see how Blake would react.โ I stood outside my door and he was still in front of his.โYes!โโYou spending all day in the library was to push Blake into thinking he lost me. You knew he could feel what I felt, and I felt safe with you.โBolton clenched his jaw. โYes! When he came to his father and begged him to let you mark him, I knew.โโKnew what?โ Tears stung at my eyes. Bolton was playing me this whole time. I wasnโt even thinking about how Blake really did want me to mark him. I canโt process that information right now. โThat he was your fated and your rejection would be devastating.โโYou didnโt attack that night or even the coming week though. You sat with me in the hospital, easing my pain.โโI did. I told you that you are the blessed Luna and I wouldnโt let you die. That is also why you wonโt be there tomorrow. Eldora will betray us and Marcus wonโt be easily killed.
Today was a long day filled with such extreme highs and lows. How did I go from waking naked in Boltonโs arms to wanting to rip his throat out. The way he acted at dinner was unexplainable. He was all over the place and made no sense.I laid in bed a long while, tears slipped my eyes every so often and I just let it all wash over me. I was so lost and confused. Tomorrow we had to be on fairy land and kill a King of Vampires. It all felt too surreal. I was just barreling through life and maybe Bolton was right, I was going to get myself killed.I canโt imagine not being with my children, watching them grow into the amazing people I know they will be. I just wanted them to have a better life than I had. I wanted them to be able to chose who they wanted to be and live in a world that wasnโt constantly battling each other for power.After too much time of thinking of everything wrong in the world I finally fell asleep. I tossed a lot, dreaming of war and death. Bolton was always at my sid
I woke with a smile and wiggled my body against this massive man smothering me under him.โStop doing that.โ He smacked my ass and I yelped at the sting.โOo, that is not the way to get me to stop doing anything. Spank me again, daddy.โ I teased, pulling my body from under his.โYou have unlimited energy.โ He grumbled.โCome on old man. Time to get up! Angelica is already awake and looking at you very curiously.โHe shot his head up and my daughter giggled at him from her crib. He quickly pulled the sheet over his chest. โThey need separate rooms. That is the freakiest way to wake up.โ โOh shut up and put some pants on. You know she wants you.โ I said, pulling a black shirt over my head. I went to the crib and picked up my Angel. โGood morning sweet girl. Do you want kisses from your mate?โ She giggled as I nuzzled her neck and she reached her hands out to Bolton.He had put his pants on and grabbed her from my arms. โDonโt listen to your mom. She is the pervert.โโMm hmm.โ I hummed a
โWhat idea? You will stay with your mother at the mobile medic? You know what... I love that idea. Agreed!โ He patted my back and went to walk off.โGet over here, idiot.โ I crossed my arms and let out a breath. He looked back to me with squinted eyes. He called me an idiot all the time. โItโs not a good idea to tell the whole army our plans. We donโt even know who is truly faithful either. What if they turn on us in battle, or warn Eldora, or spill our secrets while under her compulsion?โโI wonโt say everything. Now listen.โ I rattled off my plan to him and he only grew more and more angry with me. Blake was practically glued to my side so he heard it all too.โIt could work.โ Blake said, rubbing his chin deep in thought.โIt could also leave you weak and vulnerable. Itโs too risky.โ Bolton added.โIโll do a trial run before we leave.โโI just said no!โ Bolton barked out.โI donโt know why you keep thinking I actually listen to you.โ I smiled at him.โWhy are you even telling me th
โYou idiot!โ My words came out like venom through gritted teeth. I wasnโt sure if they were for Eldora or me though.โI havenโt betrayed you, but I canโt let Bolton live.โ She flew from her seat and remained in the air, flapping her wings at the border of her garden. She watched the battle ensue around us with indifference. โI didnโt warn Marcus of your troops, only that Bolton would be here and that I wanted him dead. I would only agree to marry him tonight if he honored his future wife by avenging her.โI searched the grounds around me looking for Marcus. I didnโt know what he looked like, but I assumed he would somehow stand out from his army like Bolton did. Blake had already shifted, tearing vampires limp from limp. Bolton was in full Vampire mode, ripping one head off then another. โMom, are you ok?โ I reached out to her praying she could hear me.โItโs quiet here.โโNot for long. Eldora tricked me and is after Bolton.โ I reached out to Draconian and order our second wave to a
โNo! He wonโt hurt me!โ I screamed at Blake as he tried running from the very pissed off Vampire. โWe need Eldora!โโHe is in a blood lust Sasha.โ Blake yelled at me as I kicked and screamed in his arms. I admit, I donโt really know what a blood lust does to him, but I believed in Bolton.โThatโs because youโre an idiot.โ Boltonโs voice rang in my head, then suddenly I was in his arms and Blake was twenty feet from us. โDonโt!โ My eyes teared as he stared at my neck, licking his lips and humming in pleasure. โI take what I want and I want you.โ His head dipped to my neck, teeth scrapping my skin. My body lit on fire, wanting him to sink his teeth into me. I couldnโt let him though, I promised him I wouldnโt let him.โPlease, donโt.โ I said again. Goddess, I really want him though. โYou say no, but beg for me in your head.โ His teeth slowly pierced my skin, venom flooding my body and relaxing every muscle. I felt an instant high and fiend for more. His big lips closed around his tee
Seventeen years in futureMy name is Sasha Lycanic, born a low-level omega with nothing special about a single hair on my body. To make my life infinitely worse, my father was a traitor. My life didn't start out bad, it just kept plummeting downhill and for so long I was too weak to take the wheel. My eyes stared at myself through my vanity's mirror with a small smile tugging at my lips, remembering the days of my youth. I was young and naive. I loved deeply and oh so wrongly. I chose a life that damned myself, and I didn't realize it until it was too late. Now I was grown, no longer a child or so naive."It's time!" My mate called to me and I rose from my chair. Today, I cannot be weak. Today, I would be proud and support my son. My Lycan son, born out of malice and betrayals. I loved him, as I did all my children, but he was the oldest, the first and our future Alpha. "Coming darling." I said in a sweet voice. I may not have become everything I thought I would be, but above all
I sat beside a lake taking long breaths. I knew I couldnโt plead for my life again. This was beyond the goddessโ power and Iโve cheated death too many times. My hand moved over the small bump on my belly and tears fall down my cheeks. If I die, so do they. Would I ever know who they were, or do they become nothing since they were never born?โMy daughter.โ The velvety smooth poison nearly cracked my skull open and it made me smile. I wiped my tears away as I looked to the moon goddess. I wasnโt dead, at least not yet.โI never thought I would be so happy to be in this much pain.โ I cried to her.Charlotte appeared next me and I hugged her instantly. โI miss you so much.โโI miss you too. We donโt have much time and the goddess wanted to speak to you through me.โโOk.โ I bit my lip, body filling with excitement. This had to mean I would return home soon and I couldnโt wait to kiss my mateโs lips.I looked to the moon goddess as Charlotte spoke her words. โThis is the last time we will
โThis isnโt true.โ I mumbled as my feet fumbled over myself. Draconian was pissed and on a mission to get me as far from the pack house as possible. I understood his worry, but I couldnโt just leave. โWhere are my children? My family?โโYour mother has them safe and off territory already. We will meet them at an ally packโ.โโAn ally pack? They are all here.โ I was trying to get my mind to work as we ran down four flights of stairs. I wasnโt even sure how I could survive without Bolton, but I needed to get to my kids. My hand went to my mark, remembering his touch to my skin. I could still feel him. โThereโs no pain.โโWhat?โ Draconian looked back at me and the fear that crossed his face was unmistakable.โIt doesnโt burn. I can feel Bolton.โโSasha, he might have not completely died, but we canโt go out there. Youโll be killed in seconds. You have to let him go.โ Draconianโs hands came to my arms. He looked at me lovingly, but with a deep longing. โDrac? Something is off.โ My eyes
โSasha! Get up!โI woke to Bolton screaming beside the bed. โWhat is...โ before I could ask I heard the bells of war. โTheir here!โโYes! Today we finish this.โ Bolton growled at me with red eyes. There was my monster. He was ready and so was I.โYes. Today we finish this.โ I repeated, standing to kiss my handsome mate then went to dress quickly. I was amped and ready for this battle, but I had no idea how it would end. I was always a foolish girl though, believing good would triumph if I just fought hard enough. Today was the true test of my beliefs and I would forever bury that teenage girl raised as nothing but a weak omega born to a traitor of my pack. Today, Sasha Glancia would truly die and I would own my name and rightful place as Sasha Leto. A name that would be known as the greatest and truest Luna of any specie for generations to come. It was the cost that made it all seem unworthy though.โYou ready?โ Eldora flew beside me on the roof of our pack house.โIโve been ready f
Three weeks passed and surprisingly four species coexisted on my land somewhat peacefully. It wasnโt without fights or many being locked away for a night to sober up, but it was three weeks that they all bonded.โI like this little village we have here. It reminds me of the fairy land we occupied.โ I snuggled into Boltonโs side. โIt is like that. Expect we have proper shelter and plumping here.โโYes, and I do love the luxuries of modern life. Bath?โ I looked up to him. He was as a sweaty mess as myself. He woke me before the sunrise so we could have hours naked in bed before our kids woke. โTempting, but I have to meet Draconian. He heard some rumors of an attack being planned at my kingdom and the witchesโ neighborhoods.โโWhat rumors?โโDragons been seen lurking about different territories.โโYou think they will attack their lands since most are here? If we leave their people unprotected and they are ambush, it will put a wedge between us all.โโI know and that is why we need a p
โWell, you look... better.โ I tried to hide the worry on my face.โI look disgusting.โโIt just one little spot. The rest of you is gorgeous.โ I gave her a smile.โItโs the only thing anyone can see. Thankfully Iโm locked away from the public eye.โ Her fingers brushed the dark black ooze on her neck. Something was wrong with her mark and no one knew what. Fortunately, whatever odd growth happening from Blakeโs mark it didnโt seem to affect her physically. The doctor cleared all her vitals and said it should have no effect on her child, but even they werenโt sure. There was no record of a mark ever turning into a black crusty wound that occasionally oozed out venom.โIt will be ok. Youโre perfectly healthy. We just have to be patient. Eldora and... the witch will be here.โ I actually didnโt know any of the witchesโ names. โI doubt they will know more about a mateโs mark than our own stupid people.โ She hit the bars in frustration.โWe will figure it out, Cynthia. Youโre healthy and a
After watching Cynthia be escorted out of the hospital by our guards the mood between Bolton and I was soured. I couldnโt believe Blake did this to her and it made me want his death on my hands so much more.I couldnโt do that now though. If I killed Blake it would kill her. I was debating what to do about Viktor too. I didnโt want Bolton to lose his mom. The rest of the day he barely said two words to me, but I felt his hand to my skin every moment. He knew I needed to think and without his commentary. He made a point to remind me he was still here though.After dinner I put my kids to bed which my mom and Draconian agreed to stay with them at the pack house. The rest of my sibling stayed too and I doubled the security. I knew if Blake or Viktor showed up, my family would be their first target. It was no secret I would give up anything to keep them safe.By sundown a horde of Vampires arrived. I wasnโt sure who was left at their kingdom or even where it was. Watching Bolton greet th
โWe have so many things to do, baby.โ Bolton sighed after we made out for another twenty minutes. โI want to just lock you in a room for weeks and enjoy every inch of your body, but we have two major threats we need to kill.โโBlake and Viktor.โ I sighed too, feeling the weight of what they would be plotting now. โDo you think they know Iโm alive?โโProbably. I want you to remain in the pack house.โโI wonโt lock myself in here, psycho. I will promise to be always guarded though.โโI will guard you and no one else.โ He growled.Before I could begin telling him that we canโt be literally glued to the othersโ side a knock came at the door. I quickly opened it praying it wasnโt bad news.โCynthia is asking for you, Luna.โโCynthia? Where is she?โโYou havenโt heard?โโNo, whatโs wrong. The last I knew she left the arena with her fated.โโShe isnโt talking, but something happened. She is at the hospital and in bad shape.โI looked to Bolton with worry. โIโll go right now.โI practically r
The kids ate a mountain of food then ran around talking to almost everyone that came into the dining the hall. They were little social butterflies and felt completely comfortable in our pack. Bolton sat beside me, hand in hand, even as we ate. Once the plates were cleared he pulled me from my chair and into his lap. I could feel his desperate need to feel my skin to his. Before today I would had thought it to be annoying if someone acted like this, but now, knowing I was his only desire, his only need. I felt like the most valuable creation every made. โI love listening to your never ending thoughts.โ Boltonโs lips were in my ear. โEspecially when they are about giving me every part of you.โ โIโm yours now. You can take anything you wish from me.โ I gave him a wink and he took my lips like a beast. I giggled over his rough kisses, laying my hands to the sides of his face. โIโm never going to get tired of this. In fact, the more you kiss me the more I want.โโMore? I know exactly wh