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Julia POV I watched my friend in pain, trying to fight her demons. Suddenly Cami gasped and sat up in the bed, โStop!โ she yelled, with Jackson pulling her into his arms. She was gasping for breath, until she opened her eyes and realized she was in Jacksonโs arms. Tears filled her eyes as she looked to him, and then looked over to me. โYou are safe,โ she whispered, looking at me, as Jackson continued to hold her in his arms. โI am safe,โ I replied, stepping forward to touch her arm. She reached her hand out and clasped onto my hand. โThey want you, Julia. You are the key,โ Cami shared with us. โThe key to what?โ Eric asked, stepping forward. โHe never said. He kept asking me where you were and had you come into your powers yet,โ Cami shared with us softly. โI did not tell him anything,โ she swore to us. โI know you did not, sweetheart,โ Jackson said to her. He drew her attention, and she moved forward resting her head on
Julia POV Feeling shy as Eric started to undress me, I moved my hands towards his chest, running my hands across his bare skin. The tight skin, the muscles, had me wanting to run my tongue over those enticing ridges. Before I could stop myself, I leaned forward and slipped my tongue out to taste him. I caught him off guard and I felt his body flinch when I touched him. I paused, looking up at him thinking I had done something wrong, but he quickly smiled. โDo not stop,โ he murmured as his hands wrapped around me to undo my black lace bra. I felt my bra straps slide down my arms and was immediately chilled feeling the cool air on my skin. I was embarrassed as nobody had ever seen me naked before. I had curves and I knew not all men liked curvy women. Before I could think any more about it, Eric had his lips on my neck, cupping my breasts in his hands, โPerfection,โ he said as he continued to nibble on my neck.
Eric POV We spent the rest of the night in each otherโs arms. Exploring and getting to know one another. I could not have imagined having a mate would be so amazing, and terrifying at the same time. Terrifying that I had been so close to not having this as a result of my own idiocy. Fortunately, the Moon Goddess โฆ and perhaps Elizabeth โฆ smartened me up before I lost out on this amazing woman. โI do not know what I am looking for,โ Julia growled. We had been searching through books this morning trying to learn more about the Guardian Wolf. Because they were so rare, there was not a lot of information in our history books about them. There had to be more data, and I figured my next step would be to bring our historian and have them conduct some more searches on the internet. Wolves have a separate internet we search, kept hidden from the public. Similar to the deep dark web, but on another level. Anyone tripping on it will i
Jackson POV I had held Cami through the night and simply watched her get her rest. She had needed it. She was not like a wolf, where she could self-heal. It was painful to watch her have to suffer through her human like healing. I felt her stir in my arms, and I watched as she came awake with a gasp. โIt is okay. You are safe,โ I murmured to her as she eventually relaxed into my arms. โAnd Julia?โ she asked quickly. โSame,โ I replied. She sighed as she started to sit up but cringed with the pain in her side. โHere, let me help you,โ I said as I helped her sit up. โI need to use the washroom,โ she mumbled as she swung her legs over the side of the bed. I helped her stand, only to have her slowly fall into my arms, โHow about I carry you there?โ I suggested. โThat would be nice,โ she murmured. I smiled, recognizing she was on some good pain killers. I gently lifted her in my arms and carried her to the washroom. She refu
Jackson POV We had discussed everything with Eric and Julia for a couple hours. I finally took an exhausted Cami back home to my house. Much to the anger of both Cami and Julia. Julia wanted Cami to stay with her, Cami wanted to stay with Julia or go home, to which we all agreed that was not happening. And now finally she was in my arms as I carried her into my home. She was fast asleep and all I wanted to do was get her into bed, give her some pain killers and let her sleep for a while. There would be time to talk later. As I made it to my bedroom, Cami stirred in her sleep. โAre you planning on taking advantage of me?โ she asked me with a yawn. โIs that an option?โ I asked, teasing her. She smiled up at me, โI have a feeling with you it will always be an option,โ she replied leaning into my neck and kissing me. I felt the sparks bounce between us. They were more intense than I had ever expected they wou
Julia POV Carter kept coming at me, and after I got past the discomfort of hitting someone, I quite enjoyed my strength. Carter took it easy at first, but then he kept pushing. He took a swing at my face, which I deflected. Then he kicked his leg out trying to swing his leg so that he tripped me, but I jumped over them. Then I returned the favour, to a high kick that clipped his chin. โOkay enough! You will not stop until you hurt one another,โ Elizabeth called out. Eric moved forward, โAre you okay?โ he asked checking me over. I was panting and exhilarated. โI feel great. Do you want to train with me?โ I asked with a smile. โI think you have done enough for today,โ Eric chuckled. โHow about going for a run? My wolf, Sasha, has been after me to ask you and Timothy,โ I suggested, looking up at Eric. He hugged me to him, โI think we can manage that,โ he replied. I jumped up in his arms wrapping my legs around his waist, n
Julia POV โThen your old family will suffer,โ the male responded. โMy old family is already dead,โ I replied as the man looked at me. โAre they?โ he asked with a smirk. I had no idea what that meant but before I could say anything else, he stated, โYou have twenty-four hours to decide; we will be in touch.โ. With that he and the remaining rogues took off into the forest. Eric, with Carter, started checking on the wounded. As they supported the medical team getting warriors prepared for transport, they came back over to me. I had been staring into the forest wondering what that man had meant. โIt is time to go back home,โ Eric said as he put his arm around me. I looked up at him, startled to feel him near me. I had been so lost in my own thoughts, that I had not realized he and carter were watching me. โShould we follow them?โ I asked, confused by their lack of action. โThey know we cannot follow them. Following them int
Julia POV My heart was breaking into a million pieces. Since we had left Elizabeth, neither Eric nor I had said anything. We were both lost in our own thoughts with the information that had been shared with us. Nothing would be final until a DNA test was taken to prove the baby was Ericโs, but that also hindered any plans we had for our future. As we walked into Ericโs home, he pulled me into his arms, โI do not care what the test says. I will not give you up,โ Eric promised me. โI do not think you can make that promise,โ I said as the tears that I had been trying to keep contained started to flow. โHow can we be so close and yet so far?โ I asked, confusion sweeping over me. โIt is my fault,โ Eric said as I stood there not disagreeing with him. โWhy did you do it? Knowing I was your mate, how could you do that?โ I demanded of him. My anger was starting to rise. Anger at the mess we were currently facing. โI was pissed of
Julia POV It had been six months since we had got rid of Henrietta for good. Martha had become a staple in our lives. She never tried to take over being anything more than an aunt to Beatrix. Cami had her baby boy. Jackson and she were in love of their little boy, and Beatrix was loving being an older sister. They named him Alex, a strong name for a strong boy. Layla was in love with Ethan and Lucas was his best friend. The four babies loved each other and were constantly searching for the others. โLife is blissful,โ I murmured as we watched our babies. Eric was at work, Jackson as well and the two of us were on baby duty. I had started some online courses to work towards my social worker degree. I loved the courses, and found the right balance between the babies, Eric and my studies. As always, Eric was incredibly supportive of what I did. We were living a life of peace and quiet these days. But we wer
Julia POV My sobs quickly diminish as I realize that Martha is standing in our home. โHow did you get here?โ I demanded quickly. I stood, tense, in front of her, as Cami moved to stand beside me. She had given Beatrix to Jackson. Both men were tense by our sides, as we waited for her to speak. โI managed to escape,โ she replied quickly. โHow could you escape so easily, after having been contained?โ Cami asked. โI do not know. One minute I was contained, and the next I was able to escape,โ she said, sounding somewhat confused, before adding, โAnd then I was here.โ. โThat sounds too coincidental,โ I stated. I moved forward, expecting her to disappear in front of me. โJulia,โ Eric cautioned, but it would not stop me from moving forward. โHow do we know you are not another version of Henrietta?โ I asked softly. โYou do not know. Call in the Witches Council. They will be able to verify who I am,โ Martha replied calmly.
Julia POV I stood there holding the doors closed, as Cami came to stand beside me. โCareful ladies, you do not want to hurt the little one,โ Henrietta cautioned. โYou would hurt your own child?โ Cami asked, disgusted. โOf course not, but you might do so in your haste,โ she replied. My eyes scanned the room. I saw Eric and Jackson were moving to either side of Henrietta. โStop right there, or I will kill her,โ Henrietta spat out. Everyone stopped moving, as I glanced back to ensure my babies were safe. They continued to sleep, which I prayed they would do until this was over. โYou are all going to step back and let me leave with my daughter,โ Henrietta said. Cami gasped, as Jackson stepped forward, โNot a chance, bitch.โ. โIs that any kind of language to use around an impressionable mind?โ she taunted. โComing from someone like you, that is rich,โ I said, as I continued to watch her movements. She was gett
Julia POV โWhat the hell does that mean?โ Jackson asked. We all sat there considering the words. โIt could be the sister asking for help,โ I suggested. โIt could also be a ploy to trap us,โ Eric said. Both were valid reasons given who we were working with. โWhat do we know about the sister?โ I asked. โWe do not know a lot. Just that she is Henriettaโs twin, she is powerful, like Henrietta,โ Cami shared. โWas she ever considered the good witch?โ Jackson asked. โI do not know if either would be considered a good witch,โ she admitted, frowning. โI will contact the Witches Council,โ Cami said as she stood and pulled out her phone. โWait. What if this person does need help, will the Witches Council want to help? Or will they want to trap her and harm her?โ Jackson asked. โCould it be the Witches Council who has her?โ Eric added. Cami was looking between both men, when she threw up her hands, โI have no idea!โ.
Julia POV Morning and all its delicious busyness came quickly. The twins were up early, waiting to be fed. We were fortunate they were quickly adapting to a reasonable schedule. One I knew was not the norm for newborn babies. I enjoyed my time feeding my babies, while Eric got them cleaned up. โWe make a great team,โ Eric smiled, as we put the twins in their car seats. They were perfect when we wanted to transport them, and when we got downstairs so they could stay in them until we had their mat out so they could crawl around and make all the fun noises babies made. Cami and Jackson were coming over this morning. Cami had found something out in her research, that she wanted to share as soon as possible. She wanted to come last night, but Jackson put his foot down, indicating they had other things to do first. I suspect it was a celebration, and chuckled at how annoyed Cami would be to be stopped when on a mission.
Cami POV โHow do you know who I am?โ I asked, uncertain of what to say. โIt is my job to know who is inquiring about me,โ the individual responded. โWhere are you?โ I asked, wanting to get to my questions. โDo you think it would benefit me to share that information?โ the individual responded. I paused. They were right. If I had the right person, who was in hiding, why would they try to help me? โWhy are you hiding?โ I asked. โSeriously? That is the question you want to ask me?โ they taunted. I felt like I was on a time clock, and I did not know the skill testing question. โWhy is your sister so mean?โ I asked bluntly. I did not know if I was, in fact, talking to Martha, but it was worth a shot. I saw a smiley face with tears come across my screen. Are you kidding me?!? โShe was born that way,โ the individual responded. โSo, you are her sister?โ I tried to confirm. โI am someone very close to her,โ the
Julia POV I looked at Laura, concerned with her reaction. Aside from the reality that it was rude, it was also odd that she would be so bothered. She had not given any indication she was this bothered before. In fact, she seemed to understand why Lincoln was being held in the dungeons. โI am sorry Laura, but he poses too big a risk for us to release him,โ Elizabeth replied. โJulia and Eric will assume responsibility for him. They will ensure he does not harm anybody,โ Laura said. My body tensed at what she was suggesting. Before I could even respond, Eric said, โAbsolutely not. There are children to consider, Laura, and I am not prepared to put them at risk given what his intentions have been.โ. Laura let out a soft growl, reminding us all that she had a dormant wolf inside of her. โJulia?โ she asked, looking to me for some support. I shook my head, โI am sorry Laura, but I agree with Eric,โ I stated. She looked at me an
Julia POV I watched my mother frown as she nodded her understanding of needing to wait for Elizabeth to make the decision. I was surprised she had started on this again, even with Henrietta gone. โCan I take the babies for a walk?โ Laura asked. I looked at Eric and then to her, โI think it is too soon to be taking them out on walks,โ I said to her. I saw the look of anger cross her face, before disappointment took its place. โWhat is going on, Laura?โ I asked, confused with her behaviour. โI want to feel useful. I am doing nothing to help,โ she replied. โThere will be plenty of time to help with the babies. Right now, they are far to young to be away from me and Eric,โ I shared with her. I knew what I was saying was silly. Of course they could be away from me, but Eric and I had discussed how we wanted this time to bond with our babies. โYou do not trust me, do you?โ Laura asked angrily. I looked at her in surprise, โTr
Eric POV We had an amazing few days with just us and the babies. They were adjusting to a normal routine so quickly; we could not have been more blessed. โI think Layla is already showing signs of being a Guardian,โ Julia said to me. โWhat?โ I asked, surprised and a little concerned. โThere is this look in her eye, like she is far more advanced than having just been born a few days ago,โ Julia shared. โWe will have to do our best to encourage them both to stay young. I do not want them growing up too fast. There is a lot of responsibility that comes with being a Guardian,โ I shared. โI agree. I only found out once I was grown, I cannot imagine the pressure she will be under at such a young age,โ Julia agreed. As we continued to talk, I heard footsteps coming from the hallway. Laura came around the corner, โAm I intruding?โ she asked, prepared to leave the room. โNot at all. We were just admiring the babie