Please don't kill me, everything happens for a reason I promise...
“I got him! Raven, I need you to trust me.” Jonathan voice comes from the kitchen as he drags in a very beat up werewolf that is covered in Dad’s blood.“What are you doing?” I question as my voice quivers, when I look at him, hoping he knows how to save our father.When interrogating Jonathan, I’ve been getting through to him some with my efforts to get him to turn on Orin to protect his son.“A life for a life. Liliana let me see your left hand and leave your right hand on Gideon. Your healing power is ancient just like Raven’s power, you can take the life of your father’s killer to save him.” Jonathan explains, throwing the battered werewolf at Liliana’s feet.Liliana looks furious, angrier than I have ever seen her, as she instantly digs her claws into the man’s chest.Liliana’s claws dig in deep, as she instinctively begins draining his life creating a dull red light appear between them.After a moment a bright white light that turns lavender emanates from her right hand that res
Ryder’s POV “What’s the game plan?” Thane questions, walking up behind me. I stare at the border trying to figure out how to get through this without getting a bunch of people killed. “I don’t know, how far out do you think they are?” I question looking through the trees, focusing my vision and sense of smell. “Look, they’re here.” Thane points to the northwest edge of the trees, and I can make out a few scouts shifted just within the tree line. “Get everyone ready, make sure we have scouts sticking to all edges of the border. If anyone tires to sneak through, I want to know.” I order Thane, then walk towards Jyrki and Angel who are watching the same section of trees Thane pointed out. “Ryder,” Jyrki nods, looking to me for what to do. “Is there anything that can be done to avoid all-out war?” I ask, looking to Angel and Jyrki knowing they’re some of the best warriors alive. “Find Lucas and cut the head off the snake.” Angel shrugs his shoulders making Jyrki nod his head in agre
“How far?” I link looking in the direction instantly spotting Lucas, I tilt my head as I can see his aura, he’s lit up like a beacon.“Thirty yards,” Jacoby answers with a wheeze like he is hit.“I see him, are you ok?” I growl, when Lucas and I lock eyes.“I’m ok,” Jacoby coughs, I shake my head and navigate my way through the battle field putting myself within striking distance of Lucas.“Beta Ryder, has your Alpha sent you to announce her surrender?” Lucas taunts from his placement, perched up on a tree stump.“Please tell me you’re going to shut this prick up?” I hear Thane through the link, making me look to my left to see a black wolf that’s larger than Thane.“Remember what I told you?” I ask looking to my right to see Thane’s leaner black wolf that’s a smaller version of Angel’s wolf.“Do what you’ve got to do bro, dad and I have your back,” Thane nods, making me step forward and shift back to answer Lucas and announce my intentions.“Raven would never surrender Wolf Creek to
I rip into his flank making him try to chase me, I pivot and move against his exposed side grabbing his throat.I snap my jaws around his flesh as tightly as I can, tearing into him when I shake my head violently.Lucas slips from my grip bleeding profusely from his fresh wounds, I walk closer shifting back to my human form.“Do you submit?!” I demand, as he attempts to lunge at me with the little energy, he has remaining.I side-step him, wrapping one arm around his throat pulling his giant fury body against my chest.I lock my free arm around my wrist that’s holding him in place, then tighten my grip choking him.“Submit!” I command, feeling my aura surge within me unleashing a power I never knew I was capable of.Since marking Liliana, I can feel I’ve become stronger, but I never knew I had an aura matching hers.“Never!” Lucas chokes, when he is forced to shift back.I ignore his claws dig into the muscles of my forearm, and shake my head knowing I have no choice but to take his l
Raven’s POV “Alpha Ryder,” I smile when the door opens and Ryder enters with Embry behind him. “Alpha Raven, congratulations on the twins,” Ryder chuckles deeply, when Liliana tackles him in a hug, squishing Aiden between them. “Mine, my Alpha,” Liliana whimpers into his chest holding him close as Aiden snuggled comfortably between them. “Dada, Dada,” Aiden giggles, looking up at Ryder then nuzzles into his chest with Liliana. “My Luna and my boy,” Ryder whispers against her hair, then kisses her and Aiden relieved to have them in his arms. “Thank you, you kept our people safe from invaders; congratulations on your new position.” I bow my head out of respect, glad that I was able to focus on giving birth to my son and daughter with my mates by my side. “Of course, you’re my sister and I will always keep you and our people safe, besides you needed Osric and Embry here with you. New Moon wishes to have an alliance with Wolf Creek making us sister packs working together to bring th
“Do you feel up to a shower?” Embry questions, rubbing my back as I lay on my side, holding Roan and Gunnar against my chest.“I think so, can you hold them outside the shower? I don’t know if I can do it without seeing them,” I admit, looking back at Osric who nods his head clearly feeling my anxiety through the bond.“Calm down Bunny it’s ok, I understand you’re protective of our pups and don’t want them leaving your sight… soon the den will be finished and you’ll feel more secure,” Osric softly speaks, kissing my forehead taking a deep breath making me do the same, slowly calming me.“I love you my Beast,” I breath out, pressing my lips to Osric’s then turn to Embry.“And I love you my Knight,” I whisper, kissing Embry, glad to have my mates holding me with our twins in my arms.“I love you too Mo Ròs Dubh,” Embry softly speaks, kissing me back as he sucks my bottom lip gently making me smile at his playfulness.“And I love you both,” Osric replies, applying a soft kiss to my templ
“How is she?” I hear Eya’s voice in the room, feeling Osric’s warm body under me with Gunnar still in my arms.“Resting well, the twins are so perfect,” Osric answers proudly, with a gentle rumble in his chest.I smile at the soft feeling of Embry’s hand absentmindedly drawing on the small of my back with his fingertips.“She is beautiful Da and I can’t believe how much he looks like her. How are you two doing, I know you’re afraid for Raven?” Eya questions her father, making me leave my eyes closed, wanting to listen in, as I can hear Roan coo in Embry’s arms.“She reminds me of you when you were just a pup. I’m just afraid of Raven pushing the Elders to fast, Orin is still a threat… I know it can’t be easy not having her mother,” Osric admits sadly, rubbing my shoulder, breathing in my scent.“Don’t underestimate your mate, my new mother is stronger than you, ask Nana. She probably misses having her mother, but you need to remember what her mother did, and was going to do. Raven mig
“I’m glad you were awake, especially Roan and Gunnar. I was hoping to see you before we left,” Liliana smiles brightly as she meets me at the stairs. Enveloping Roan and I in a huge hug, as Embry comes up behind us cradling Gunnar. “I would kill Osric and Embry if they let me sleep through you leaving. Roan and Gunnar are more than I could have ever dreamed of; I can’t believe her hair, it’s identical to Embry and her eyes are Osric’s. I can’t believe how blue Gunnar’s eyes are with his black hair,” I stare down at my children, taking in their beautiful features wondering what they will be like. “I would too, I love you, Raven. Roan and Gunnar are absolutely perfect and beautiful, I couldn’t be happier for you,” Liliana takes Roan from my arms gently, then Gunnar from Embry making me cringe slightly, I mentally remind myself that she is my twin and they are safe. “I love you too Lily, I’m going to miss you especially with Roan and Gunnar. I’ll make sure to send you pictures and visi