Misha glanced casually at his father’s markings.
On his back, at his shoulder blades, and on his lower back, there were intricate, tribal markings of an abstract nature.
Straight lines and sweeping curves decorated his body at the back and laced to his broad chest.
His stomach was unmarked. Nothing but a few old wounds graced that part of his body.
His powerful shoulders, upper arms, and the fronts of his thickset thighs were covered in black patterns that matched his back.
Nothing was on his forearms or the backs of his thighs.
His legs, from knee to feet, were also unmarked.
He turned as he pulled out a robe, and the design was as impressive as always.
Everything, on his father, was as impressive as always.
Tobias stared at Misha as his son eyed him.
“What?” he growled.
“Nothing,” Misha replied mischievously, continuing to look his father up and down.
“Are you up
Dax went down on one forearm, still on his knees, halfway to lying prostrate on his office floor.“I gave YOU to her, not the other way around, young one,” the King retorted casually.The door burst open.“Father, please!” a shrill voice cried out.In less than a second, Luna Diane was on her knees before the King, her palms together as she gazed up at her father, her face pale and covered in tears.The door swung shut behind her.In the brief moment it took for the door to close, no eyes of the shifters outside the door dared to look upon the scene unfolding inside Dax’s office.From the first strike from the Alpha King, Dax had cut off his connection to his pack.Once that had happened, his Luna had found his last location and had hurried over.Dax fell forward, gasping as the weight disappeared.He struggled upright but didn’t quite make it, instead falling backward and sitti
Every shifter, Marian included, growled.They all turned to find the Alpha King stepping toward the gathered group.All Bloodrayne wolves immediately surrounded their Alpha and his Successor. Eaden also formed part of the protective circle.Alpha Tobais gasped as he locked eyes with the Alpha King.Before anyone could steady their minds, a single word filled the space between the trees.“Father.”==========Moments after Marian had left Lightmoon with Misha, the Alpha King had summoned Dax. The King was seated in Dax’s office, behind Dax’s desk, on Dax’s chair.He was alone.“Where is your shadow?” Alpha King Asher asked calmly in his soft voice as Dax entered, the door closing quietly behind him with no one following behind.“He has things to attend,” Dax replied evenly, his eyes on the desk as he stood before the King, his hands placed one over the other in f
“My mind was heavy at first, but once I shifted to human form, my mind cleared. It felt like a weight had been removed.”“I wanted to take him back with us. We tried to take him down.”“Aren bit him on the arm, bit down, holding on to him, but he shook Aren like he was made of paper!”“He did something to Zanel, and he fell. It looked like his eyes and ears were bleeding, but I didn’t get a good look.”“He kept looking at his Gamma, like some babe lost in the woods.”Misha sat forward, his eyes on his father.“So, we went for the Gamma. He was strong, as I’ve said, but it was the only option.”“It was when that Gamma of his went down that he went wild,” he explained, his eyes shifting to the spellcaster.He leaned forward more, his forearm resting on his father’s knee as he spoke directly to the older shifter.It was at this point that Marian’s eyes left the fire.This was a part she had missed. Jackson’s view had been blocked by his many attackers. She had not been able to see what h
Misha smiled, then leaned against his father, whispering in his ear.Marian did not hear what he said as she gazed between the two men.As Misha spoke, Tobias’ brow rose.“Oh?” he breathed, then smiled a wicked smile.Even with his injury, the Alpha of Bloodrayne was still striking.“There is another one…,” Tobias droned.“Well, it doesn’t seem fair that Lightmoon should have all the rare gems in the world,” Tobias remarked casually.“You want to help your Wild one?” he stated evenly, “Then I will oblige. If you will do one thing –” he continued slowly.“I have brought your son back to you. Is that not enough?” Marian cut in again.“Dear child, my son’s return has bought your Alpha and his pet my forgiveness, for the moment. For your Alpha’s son, well now, that will require something extra,” he retorted breezily.“What is your request?” Marian asked evenly.Tobias stepped forward and lifted Marian’s chin with one finger.“You, ancient one. I want you.”==========“Tell me what you kno
He is very strong, very skillful. Marian mused.He could be an asset to Lightmoon, and…If we could get a few pups from – Marian stopped her mind as Misha’s eyes refocused on her from the far distance he had suddenly gazed off to.Marian had a strange look on her face.Her eyes were large and round.Her breathing had slowed.Misha’s smooth brow furrowed.He sniffed.“Ha!” he breathed, his pupils dilating as his blue eyes danced on her face.Marian flushed, pushed him away, and headed off at a slow run.Misha followed silently, gazing at her from behind.Enjoying the view, and the scent coming off her.Marian was ovulating.And Misha knew he was the cause.==========Marian guided Misha out of Lightmoon. After half an hour, she finally stopped moving.Misha sauntered up to her.“It’s
Marian nodded at him, glanced at Dax, whose back was to the door, and hurried off.==========“Two times in one evening. I am lucky!” Misha cooed.“I’m here to take you home,” Marian replied evenly, her eyes locked on his.“My home has been destroyed,” Misha tossed back lazily.“To your father,” Marian retorted.“Ah! I see?” he droned, his brow rising.He did not see.“Here,” Marian said patiently, holding out clothes to him, all black, boots included.Misha gazed suspiciously at her.“I thought you had questions…” he said slowly.“I’ve asked them, all to my Alpha. He has agreed that we should find your father,” she replied conversationally.“And kill him?” Misha quipped.“No,” Marian replied flatly.“Trade me for information on your wild wolf?