Raija's povโCota isn't accessible and refuses to speak with me,โ my wolf whined in my mind. Losing oxygen I eyed my dad for help.โAlpha, please release my daughter!โ Atticus ordered firmly.Axel narrowed his eyes at me and removed his grip from my neck.โWho are you people and why are you in my residence?โRubbing my bruised skin I blurted that I was Luna making him growl.โYou are mistaken, there is no Luna in my pack,โ he snarled. I scooted away from the anger I saw flash in his eyes as my lip trembled. How could he forget about me?Standing up and looking very pregnant, Axel huffed at me.โYour pregnant miss, I think you are confused about who I am. The Shadow Moon Pack doesn't have a Luna nor I a mateโฆ,โ he stopped as his eyes glanced around the interior of his new home.โWhere in the hell am I? This isn't my pack house!โ Gesturing to Atticus I mumbled softly, โDo something!"Axel stood and wobbled a bit on his two legs. My dad raised his hand and froze him to the spot.โHe a
Raijaโs povโI don't find any of this humorous, wolf,โ I muttered sourly as Axel caught his breath. He was eyeing me strangely and I apologized for my mumblings.โMy wolf is behaving poorly,โ I explained and he nodded. With my hand still on his back I concentrated on my magic to search for a needle. โIf you unhand me you may go and run me a hot bath, I would enjoy that,โ he said sternly. Hesitantly I removed my hand and glanced up at him.My courage had waned and I simply responded with a quiet okay as I scurried from the dining room and up the stairs to our bedroom.โDoes he even know where to go?โโHe will follow your scent of arousal, it's quite potent,โ Rinn snickered. Rolling my eyes I put the plug in the tub drain and started the hot water. I was a bit moist in my nether region but figured it was due to the pup pressing on my bladder. As I waited for Axel I thought about Simona and what she had done to the previous Luna.Could she have done the same thing to Axel? I began chew
Raijaโs povWaking from suckling on my breast my sleepy eyes adjusted to see Axel holding our son against my chest to feed. My son was wearing a cloth diaper and a tiny tee and looked adorable.Rubbing my eyes, I smiled at my husband.โI'd forgotten that I'd given birth, I must have overdone my comfort spell,โ I yawned. Chuckling, Axel nodded and told me I had slept an entire three days and it was already late morning of the fourth one. โCrap, did my grandfather ever show up?โ Nodding his head Axel grinned slightly and said, โYeah he did and also helped me with my issue. Notice anything different about me?โHe tilted his head at me and winked Narrowing my eyes I examined him closely. Unsure of what it could be, Rinn howled in humor in my subconscious.โCota is back, Ellis reversed the spell Simona placed!โ Smiling, I studied my husband closely and saw his head injury completely healed.โCota healed you as well,โ I giggled and ran my fingers through his bangs. Capturing my hand he
Raijaโs povSwallowing uncomfortably at what Rinn was yapping at me about. I wiggled in my seat.She explained that wolf sex was similar to regular sex except we would be in wolf form. I would feel it and would like it from behind. Biting my bottom lip I glanced over at Axel. His eyes were glowing and I knew that Rinn had informed Cota about what she had told me.โDon't get your hopes up, Mister,โ I declared and he curled his lip and shrugged.โI can at least hope for the chance to mate with you completely or you could suck my dick,โ he smirked. Gasping, I pinched my mouth closed โI couldn't fit it into my mouth!โLaughing, Axel told me to calm down.โI was only teasing you, I wouldn't expect that from you unless I offered you the same in return.โHe flicked his tongue out at me and my cheeks burned from heat. The thought of him licking me below caused my heart to race and I crossed my legs. Lowering my voice I asked him if he wanted to do that. Nodding his head briskly I coughed i
Raijaโs povShifting once again I was shocked to have the necklace dangling from Rinnโs neck like a collar. My grandfather must have used his magic to allow for it to remain during my transformations.Following Cota down a steep path through the hillside I was surprised that he went directly to the place where the dead were. Scanning the people I frowned seeing they were mostly lower witches and showed no sign of visible injuries or cause of their death. I just knew that Zelos fed from them, sucking the life force from them to regenerate himself. Sickened from the thought I looked around for Axel.โHe is searching for any signs of Nick,โ Rinn informed me. Traveling away from the horrid smell I spied a shiny object in the snow. Seeing it was a tourmaline ring I had Nick wear I searched for Axel and just told him I found it with a thought. โWhere are you?โ he responded.โNortheast by the trees. The ring is Nick'sโ and must have fallen off when he shifted. Seeing a pile of discarded cl
Raijaโs povWe raced to the fence separating our pack lands. Axel had to shift and lift Stephanie over the fence and I scrambled underneath. Panting heavily I heard the howling getting closer and eyed my mate.โThey won't come on this land. If they do, I'm battling them both,โ he growled forcefully. โI will help,โ Rinn asserted and I grinned slightly and told her I agreed with her. Shaking his head, Axel glanced down at us.โNo Raija, you and Rinn will watch over Stephanie and keep her protected. I'm much stronger now that I have you,โ he said firmly. Glancing back over at the Shadow Moon Pack lands I saw two pairs of red glowing eyes approaching within dark inky wolf shapes and gritted my teeth.โThey aren't normal wolves any longer!โI started chanting as they got closer. I hoped that I could weaken whatever force was driving them to us. Nothing I said seemed to stop their progression.โProtect Stephanie,โ Axel growled as he shifted into Cota. The two black wolves jumped the fen
Raijaโs povAfter our wolf mating, I fell asleep with Rinn cuddled up next to Cota. Our bond intensified when we joined and I felt so much contentment with him by my side that I shared some of my magic with him. Grinning slightly I figured that I would ask Atticus what Axel would be capable of and Sawyer to teach him once I discovered if he had indeed gained some of my life magic.Feeling my mate stretching I shifted into my human form and did the same.โAre you feeling alright? You're not injured? The floor isn't very comfortable,โ he said, leaning over my face.Smiling up at him I pulled him closer and gave him a soft kiss.โI feel incredible, Axel and so does Rinn.โโI was concerned about you getting rug burns,โ he teased.โHa ha, Mister. I don't think wolves get rug burns,โ I giggled as I stood and glanced out at the window to see the sun peeking out.โDid we sleep for an entire day?โAxel nodded, โYep, it appears so.โโI want my dad to check on Lucas and make sure my grandfather
Raijaโs povโBreakfast is hot and ready!โ Sara announced before eyeing the three of us looking grim.โDid someone die?โAtticus smiled and approached her saying, โNo my dear, just pack issues.โLooking up at Axel my heart hurt. โIf anything happens to him or Lucas my heart would be devastated,โ I told Rinn and she whimpered in response. โWe met by accident and now look at how far we have come,โ I said solemnly as I looked up at Axel smiling at me.โGlad I met you Raija, you're the best thing that has ever happened to me, even though you made me wear a skirt,โ he chuckled and pulled me into his embrace. Running his fingers through my hair and tucking it behind my ears he gazed at me compassionately.โI can't believe that I only wanted you in order to get my pack back. Now I'm an Alpha yet my pack is elsewhere,โ he sighed.Grinning slightly I said, โThey're safe and will return once the threat is dealt with. How is Worthington? Are there any humans left or is it all abandoned now?โSh
Raijaโs povAxel had been correct about the Worthington residents believing that the entire town had suffered a mass hysteria event. I had been hearing the rumors since the grand opening of my holistic store. Knowing the true cause of the missing residents I pretended to be as shocked as they all were. Calling my shop Natural Remedies I was giddy with excitement on its opening day and seeing old Pete waving at me from across the street. I was glad the older man had returned and hadn't been murdered.Heavily pregnant I was restocking the shelves days later on a fine spring morning and in jovial spirits. Atlas and Lucas had entered and were searching for some of my handmade protection rings.โMore? Didn't you come just yesterday and grab ten? Aren't you supposed to be in school today at the pack house?โLooking sheepishly at me, my son nodded and said, โYeah but we're selling them there and making money for the pack. The classroom got out early so I went to my practice with Atlas.โ E
Raijaโs povFeeling irritated after the conversation with my male relatives, I approached Axel with a fake smile.โWhat is going on with the odd fellows?โShaking my head I told Axel it was just a dispute between the two and he nodded.โWell, sweetheart, we have a bit of a dilemma. Half of the pack wants to stay here while the other wants to go back. They miss having seasons,โ he said with a sigh. Glancing over at the pack members busy doing chores on my dad's property I raised my brow.โI want to reopen the store I own. I liked doing it but then again I really dislike snow,โ I muttered biting my lip.โWho will be the Alpha here?โAxel suggested Nick and Wyatt.โI know them both and they are decent. Are you saying that we take the members that wish to return and make it our very own pack?โNodding my head Axel smiled and kissed me.Staring into my eyes he said, โ You should rename it so we all have a fresh start.โGrinning slightly I suggested that we be called the Lugh Light Pack and
Raijaโs povAxel lifted me and twirled me around in the frigid night air smiling joyfully. My blanket was loosened and I squealed as the movement caused the coldness to touch my bare flesh.โOops! I forgot that you're still in the buff,โ he chuckled then planted a kiss on my lips.Kissing him back I smiled against his mouth and suggested that we head home. He placed me back into the vehicle and hurried to the driver's side. As he drove I thought about how my life had changed so drastically over the past several months and rubbed my eyes.โSo grim reapers, elves, and vampires exist?โSide-eyeing me with a smirk, Axel nodded.โYep, and a whole variety of other things as well. I'm not sure of Bigfoot or the Loch Ness monster because I haven't seen them but I have the others,โ he replied. โSimona kept me closeted so I was only ever aware of the werewolves. I didn't even know Sawyer was a werecat. It all makes me feel inadequate as a witch,โ I muttered sourly.โBut you have the knowledge
Raijaโs povI glanced back to try and see who was aiming at me and saw the shadow of a man with a rifle. Before I moved another dark mass approached and backhanded the fellow causing the shot to fire up into the air.โLet's go, Rinn!โRinn jumped down the cliff and was buried neck-deep in the snow which started to move underneath her.โBrilliant wolf, you started an avalanche,โ I cursed.โDon't worry I am in complete control. Don't distract me,โ she growled and leaped through the moving snow toward a Stony ledge. Diving under it she scanned the area and bound out to the cluster of fir trees unaffected by the raging white wave. Tucked against the trees Rinn was panting heavily. Hearing a howl coming from below her strength renewed. โWas that Cota?โ Pffting me she said sarcastically, โWho else would it be silly.โโDon't be a bitch, Rinn!โChortling, she raced down the cliff. We paused at a precarious drop-off that caused her to whine and pace along the edge.โI've told Cota that you
Raijaโs povAxel rushed through the forest with Nick at his heels. โIs Stephanie still at our house?โNodding his head Axel told me she was the one who told them we had been taken by the demon.Biting my lower lip I laid my cheek against his flannel shirt enjoying his warmth and safety.โWere you hurt by that freak?โ He asked gazing down at me briefly.โI don't know what happened. I was unconscious,โ I stammered, causing him to grunt. After a few more curious looks from him, he grew silent and continued traversing through the thick woods and up the incline. โI only ask because you were strapped down with leather straps, no pants with claw marks down your legs, and smelled strongly of sulfur,โ he admitted. My eyes began to tear as I buried my face in his shirt.โI don't remember,โ I murmured.โIs Simona still alive?โ I questioned with a sniffle.โYeah, she was helping that demon get to safety,โ he responded bitterly. โWhen we get to the compound I'm taking you straight to the infir
Raijaโs povโBreakfast is hot and ready!โ Sara announced before eyeing the three of us looking grim.โDid someone die?โAtticus smiled and approached her saying, โNo my dear, just pack issues.โLooking up at Axel my heart hurt. โIf anything happens to him or Lucas my heart would be devastated,โ I told Rinn and she whimpered in response. โWe met by accident and now look at how far we have come,โ I said solemnly as I looked up at Axel smiling at me.โGlad I met you Raija, you're the best thing that has ever happened to me, even though you made me wear a skirt,โ he chuckled and pulled me into his embrace. Running his fingers through my hair and tucking it behind my ears he gazed at me compassionately.โI can't believe that I only wanted you in order to get my pack back. Now I'm an Alpha yet my pack is elsewhere,โ he sighed.Grinning slightly I said, โThey're safe and will return once the threat is dealt with. How is Worthington? Are there any humans left or is it all abandoned now?โSh
Raijaโs povAfter our wolf mating, I fell asleep with Rinn cuddled up next to Cota. Our bond intensified when we joined and I felt so much contentment with him by my side that I shared some of my magic with him. Grinning slightly I figured that I would ask Atticus what Axel would be capable of and Sawyer to teach him once I discovered if he had indeed gained some of my life magic.Feeling my mate stretching I shifted into my human form and did the same.โAre you feeling alright? You're not injured? The floor isn't very comfortable,โ he said, leaning over my face.Smiling up at him I pulled him closer and gave him a soft kiss.โI feel incredible, Axel and so does Rinn.โโI was concerned about you getting rug burns,โ he teased.โHa ha, Mister. I don't think wolves get rug burns,โ I giggled as I stood and glanced out at the window to see the sun peeking out.โDid we sleep for an entire day?โAxel nodded, โYep, it appears so.โโI want my dad to check on Lucas and make sure my grandfather
Raijaโs povWe raced to the fence separating our pack lands. Axel had to shift and lift Stephanie over the fence and I scrambled underneath. Panting heavily I heard the howling getting closer and eyed my mate.โThey won't come on this land. If they do, I'm battling them both,โ he growled forcefully. โI will help,โ Rinn asserted and I grinned slightly and told her I agreed with her. Shaking his head, Axel glanced down at us.โNo Raija, you and Rinn will watch over Stephanie and keep her protected. I'm much stronger now that I have you,โ he said firmly. Glancing back over at the Shadow Moon Pack lands I saw two pairs of red glowing eyes approaching within dark inky wolf shapes and gritted my teeth.โThey aren't normal wolves any longer!โI started chanting as they got closer. I hoped that I could weaken whatever force was driving them to us. Nothing I said seemed to stop their progression.โProtect Stephanie,โ Axel growled as he shifted into Cota. The two black wolves jumped the fen
Raijaโs povShifting once again I was shocked to have the necklace dangling from Rinnโs neck like a collar. My grandfather must have used his magic to allow for it to remain during my transformations.Following Cota down a steep path through the hillside I was surprised that he went directly to the place where the dead were. Scanning the people I frowned seeing they were mostly lower witches and showed no sign of visible injuries or cause of their death. I just knew that Zelos fed from them, sucking the life force from them to regenerate himself. Sickened from the thought I looked around for Axel.โHe is searching for any signs of Nick,โ Rinn informed me. Traveling away from the horrid smell I spied a shiny object in the snow. Seeing it was a tourmaline ring I had Nick wear I searched for Axel and just told him I found it with a thought. โWhere are you?โ he responded.โNortheast by the trees. The ring is Nick'sโ and must have fallen off when he shifted. Seeing a pile of discarded cl