I couldn't get this chapter figured out. When I plan a battle or whatever strategy I need to see it my head, like a movie. And it has to make sense to me. But I couldn't see it. So it took me several days to write this and even longer to come up with something that I felt was good enough. or at least not totally sucked. sorry, but i have written another chapter to make up for it. Those who are still reading and have been so patient with me, thank you!
Nivia’s povI don’t know if Riker and I were reckless and someone heard us, or if they knew we were coming… But something somewhere went wrong.Going into the packhouse went fine, but getting Parker out—that was harder than we thought.Riker offered to carry Parker on his back, while I took the lead.And we were almost out of the front door when a guard spotted us.I saw his eyes glaze over, and I knew soon more guards would be coming. Argo and Marley were already back, and Ford was out of the packhouse and close to the border. I needed to keep everyone focused on the packhouse so he could get out.Riker and I would be able to fight our way out, but we might not get the chance to ask Parker any questions if we do.So, that’s how we came up with the plan to look ourselves into the dungeon. We didn’t necessarily plan on the dungeon; the door was nearby, and we figured a dungeon is hard to break out of, so it’s probably hard to break into.We were improvising, okay.I mindlinked Ford bef
Marley’s povI scoffed internally as I thought back to what Nivia had asked. First she tells me she’ll give me time, and then she springs that question on me.If he’s your mate, you can tell me….Ugh!I’m embarrassed he’s my mate.And I’m embarrassed that I’m embarrassed.Because what kind of person does that make me? I’m a hypocrite. I always complained that my parents want me to be perfect, and now my mate isn’t perfect, and I don’t want him.Okay, maybe it’s more than him not being perfect.Shit!This whole thing is a mess!It doesn’t matter right now anyway, because I need to focus.The plan is to be stealth or whatever. Normally that would be easier in our wolf form, but this time we’re staying in our human bodies. We need to be able to communicate, and we aren’t all members of the same pack.The only people I can mindlink are Dad and the soldiers from home he brought with him.But those soldiers are waiting for orders a few miles back.So basically if I shift, I will only be abl
Nivia’s povWhile I’m still a bit pissed off at Marley, Ford helped me calm down. With sex mostly, but also just by being kind.It’s hard to stay mad anyway when you’re dealing with everything at once.I don’t know how Mom does it all. Juggle work, kids, and a social life. But now that I think of it, Mom doesn’t really have many friends besides Uncle Riker. But he’s family too, so I’m not sure that counts.I am ashamed to admit it, but I’ve barely been able to see my favorite new baby girl. I haven't spent any time with Sarah or Sam socially. Samira is growing up so fast, and I am missing it. I’m missing everything.I just hope once we get this attack over with, I can find some balance in my life.With the right schedule I’m sure we can… Goddess. I sound like Ford! Schedule… Damn it, he got to me.I laughed to myself, which made Ford look up at me.“Sorry, I was thinking something funny.” I told him.“You are the only person I know who has laughed at their own thoughts more than once a
Marley’s povNivia isn’t the only one who reached out to Aunt Kat. I did too.My dad is Aunt Kat’s baby brother, so she has a soft spot for us. It might just be out of guilt, because from what I heard growing up, Dad used to be closer to Aeryn than his actual siblings. There’s a big age difference between Dad and Uncle Ash and Aunt Kat. So I get why they didn’t really hang out as much.But it must suck to see how close your siblings are and feel like an outsider. I just happen to know a bit about what that feels like, although my circumstances are different.It's not that I'm not close to my siblings; it's just that I'm more of another parent to some of them. It makes it hard to have a friendship with them.I love how Forest and Nivia are with each other. I've always been jealous of that, because I don't get to just hang out with my younger brothers and sister.And while I love Wren, now that she's moved out, it's not like we ever hang out just the two of us.Anyway, because of all tha
Nivia’s pov“It feels like we haven’t talked for weeks.”Marley rolled their eyes, “it’s been two days.”“I said it feels like,” I sneered back.“Well, it’s not like you tried talking to me either.” They scoffed.“I’ve been busy!” What the hell is that attitude for?‘Remember you were going to just talk, not fight,’ Gwyn tried to remind me.Marley rolled their eyes again, “yeah, I know… So very busy.”“What’s that supposed to mean?”They shrugged, “it’s just funny… How you claim you’re all attacking this pack for my benefit, to somehow avenge me being kidnapped or something, yet I am not allowed to sit in on any of the meetings you’ve been having.”“I was trying to protect you.” I scoffed.“Oh, well, thank you… But no thanks. I don’t need your protection. You’re six months younger than me, remember? Just because you’re a Luna doesn’t mean I suddenly need your protection.”I raised my hands in surrender, “I’ve always protected you!”“Ha! See… And how did you protect me exactly, Niv? By
I'm currenly in france, in the middle of nowhere. It's really hot and I've spent most of my time in the pool. But because it's the middle of nowhere my internet is pretty crappy. I've also been pretty busy enjoying doing nothing for a bit, so I haven't written much. So updating is difficult. I'm sorry to keep you waiting.