Emlyn and Cayd are off to Araphyra to break the Guardian bond. Updates daily.
“What do you suggest, Xander? I’m all ears?” Things have gone from bad to worse. My pack is falling apart, and I can’t focus. Ever since Emlyn rejected me and left, I can’t get my head on straight. “Get her out of the acting Luna role.” He says. “She’s making everything worse. The pack hates her. And why don’t you see what is happening? Everyone else sees it. It’s like you not being able to smell your son. How is that even possible?” My son. I turn and look at the picture I received from Emlyn a couple days ago. My beautiful boy. It was wrapped in a letter. All it had were lines from a song. I know because I looked it up. The Woman Makes the Man. I used to be a hero, and a lover She brought out the best in me But now I’m just lonesome, with a broken heart Not the man I used to be It took losing her, for me to finally understand That the woman really makes the man I felt like Emlyn looked into my heart and wrote the lines of my life. Everything has fallen apart without her. My
When Cayd and I set out to Araphyra, we detour to the council. Richie had told me that they needed my statement about Alpha Samuel but with everything going on, I hadn’t had a chance to come see them. When I do, they indicate that my statement matches Richie’s, as I expected. I stand to leave when one of the older council members stops me. “Guardian Emlyn, may we speak with you on another matter?” “Of course.” I say, sitting back down. “We understand that there have been some problems between you and Alpha Richard of Shadow Falls pack.” “Yes, that is correct.” I’m not surprised that they know this. Mom and Leana had said they were going to see if the council elders had any answers. Since I never heard back, I assumed the answer was no. “We have reached out to King Ailduin. He did not have any knowledge of something like this happening in the past.” I nod, I’m not surprised. No one seems to know why or how this situation is occurring. “Guardian Emlyn, what is your impression of Lu
When I raced to Safe Haven pack, I didn’t stop to think that Emerson had told me I was persona non grata. I was reminded instantly when the border patrols surrounded me and let up the howl of an intruder. I shifted so I could speak to them. “It’s me, Alpha Richard. I’m here to speak to Alpha Emerson and Emlyn.” A dark wolf that looks familiar shifts as well and Clint is standing in front of me. “Clint? What are you doing here running patrols for Safe Haven?” I ask, momentarily distracted by his presence. “I’m Beta of Safe Haven now, Alpha Richard.” “Call me Rich, Clint, like you always have. And congratulations. I didn’t realize it had become official.” “Yes, about a month ago.” I realize that I wasn’t invited. My pack and I weren’t invited to a Beta ceremony involving two of my friends, Emerson and Clint. I shouldn’t be surprised, but I am, and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t sting. I’m sure Emlyn attended and Cayd too, most likely. “I need to speak to Emerson.” I watch as hi
Cayd and I drive up the longest driveway I’ve ever seen, but the time flies. As soon as we passed the gate, the glamour around the area disappeared and the beautiful fae lands presented themselves in front of us. “Oh, wow.” I say, leaning forward, trying to take it all in. Everything is in bright, vivid colors. The grounds are in full bloom. “It looks…” Cayd says, sounding as amazed as I feel. “Magical!” I finish for him. “Yeah, it’s like every fairy tale land come to life.” He says, reverently. “Wow, Lily’s going to be Queen here one day?” I ask. Talk about intimidating! “Lucky girl!” I laugh. “You never know, Cayd, maybe you’ll find your mate here and you can come live here too.” When we turn a corner in the road and see the magnificent glass castle in front of us, we are both struck speechless. I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in my life. “How can something so incredible, look so delicate?” I ask in amazement. “I have no idea. I mean, the sprites are cool, but this….t
I scheduled the meeting with Gwen’s father and Alpha three days after confronting Gwen. I informed Emerson and he told me that Uncle Eli would be joining him as well. I asked Xander and Leana to sit in with us. When Alpha Carter and Beta Trevor arrive, everyone is already in my office. I have Jackson show them into the office and I offer them a drink. “I’m hoping that this is a notification that you are finally going to be making my daughter your official Luna, Alpha Richard.” Beta Trevor says to me. His Alpha is watching me. Protocol would be that I would have Gwen in the room if I were going to tell her father that I’m claiming her as my Luna. “What is this about, Alpha Richard?” Alpha Carter asks. He took in the room when he walked in. He recognized Uncle Eli as the recent Alpha and Emerson as the current Alpha of Safe Haven pack. I fold my hands, watching Beta Trevor. I asked Xander to watch the Alpha. “It has come to my attention, Beta Trevor, that your daughter engaged the s
There is something peaceful about Araphyra. It soothes my soul and my mind being here. My first night, I slept better than I have in months. Since my birthday, really. I used to sleep great next to Richie, well, when we’d finally get around to sleeping. I’m lying in bed, thinking about Richie. I rub my stomach, feeling my little guy move around. “I’m sorry your father isn’t here to watch you grow. I know he wants to be a part of your life, little guy. It’s just not the right time for him or me. But we had some really good times and one of those was when we made you. And I can’t wait to meet you.” I finally get up and get ready for the day. I need to take care of business here so I can get home. I need to start planning a life for me and my son. I should contact Cohen and see if he still needs an acting Luna. I think I’m pretty good at the job. When I get to the dining room where we met for lunch yesterday, I see my friend. “LILY!” I rush to her and hug her. “Oh my goddess, Emlyn!
I found the witch, but she was not what I expected. I thought she’d have the heavy goth look that some witches have. But this girl, and she is a girl, barely an adult if that, this girl looks....well.....normal. She looks like a girl I’d see at the university dressed in jeans, a t-shirt, and sneakers with her hair up in a pony-tail. A strawberry blond ponytail that is currently bouncing across her back as she moves quickly through the throng of people. She’s tiny, like she doesn’t eat enough food. I notice that her t-shirt is well worn, and her jeans have holes in them, not the kind that are put there by a designer. And I’m not sure why I even care since she’s the one that caused these problems. Well, Gwen did really, but she’s the witch that made it happen. As I watch her, following her to wherever she is going, she turns her head and for a moment, her emerald-green eyes look right onto my gray ones. “Mate.” Einar, my wolf, says in my head. Well, fuck me! The fucking witch that des
I wake in what looks like a hospital room. It takes me a moment to remember why I’m here. As soon as I do, my hands go to my stomach. “Emlyn!” Cayd says. He was sitting beside my bed. “How’s Leander?” I ask, terrified I did something to my son. “My grandfather?” Cayd asks, frowning. “Do I need to get the doctor? Is something wrong with your head?” “No, Cayd. Leander is what I’ve decided to call my son.” His smile is huge. “You’re naming your son after my grandfather?” “Yes, is he okay?” I ask impatiently. “Yeah, yeah, he is. Morrigan protected him from whatever the fuck it was that you did.” “What do you mean?” “You were glowing, Em. Like from the inside out and when you blasted that power, light shot out from every finger, every toe, your eyes, your ears, your mouth pretty much everywhere.” “Whoa.” “Yeah, whoa. How do you feel?” “Tired. Did it work? “Yeah, it worked. Aolis and Ailduin were impressed. And because it was their power, the light fae weren’t impacted, only the