Jade’s pov: I had assumed wrong. The issues weren’t exactly water under the bridge. Now more than ever, Trevor and Cole worked in tandem to assure my protection, at all times. One of them was always trailing behind me, even inside the pack house. I could understand Alex’s worries. I wasn’t just a powerful hybrid to him, I was his fated mate, his Luna, and the mother of his pup… Nevertheless, I still thought he went overboard. How was I ever going to tell him that, when he wasn’t the kind to compromise when it came to my safety? Would he even listen to me, everything considered? “What are you frowning about, mistress?” Paulina asked in a soft tone of voice, from where she was sitting next to me, on a bench outside. I was holding Tyler in my arms as he slept soundly, and Anna was playing with a pup nearby. They seemed to get along for this wasn’t the first time I saw them together. Peaceful times really, but I wasn’t quite in the mood to enjoy them. As I had suspected, the vam
Jade’s pov: The price for recklessness was never rewarding. I should know. Waking up made me feel like a train had run me over. Alex wasn’t by my side when I opened my eyes, but mom was. I groaned, hating the bright light that seemed hell bent on blinding me, and she was quick to say, “Let me call the dcotor, sweetie.” “Where’s Alex?” I asked, stopping her as I grabbed her wrist. “And where’s Tyler?” “Tyler’s with Paulina,” mom let out softly. “The woman cried heavily, hating and blaming herself for suggesting that you go on a run.” “Oh,” I let out softly, a small smile stretching my lips. “She truly is a dear friend.” “Alex has just stepped out to give instructions,” she went on, before I could ask about my mate again. “He’ll be back any moment now.” She had only just finished her sentence when the man who starred in all my dreams, and who made life worth living, entered the room where I was resting. He had a little bit of a frown on his face, which somewhat cleared at th
Jade’s pov: There weren’t two ways about this. I needed to fight these leeches. My life depended on it. The pack’s safety as well. “Lilac eyes, huh?” One of them let out in a menacing tone of voice, his eyes sparkling with something quite akin to malice, a predatory smirk stretching his lips and revealing his fangs. “Lucky,” another one quipped without delay. I realized at once that they were here for me. And I was not going disappoint them. I would show them exactly why so many packs were looking to have me in their ranks. Thankfully I had brought the dress along with me, in a small bag tied down to one of my paws. I shifted seamlessly, and was dressed in a total of 5 seconds. Those 5 seconds could have been fatal, but they seemed to be discussing something among one another. Just as they were ready to launch an attack on me, I let out simply, “Ignis.” A fireball appeared on my right hand, and they stopped dead in their tracks. Fire was deadly to vampires after all. Besides
Jade’s pov: Knocking on Paulina’s door, I held my breath. My muscles were taught with anticipation. Just as I began to wonder if this was a good move, she opened her door before I could backtrack. Her eyes, rather dull, brightened up at the sight of me. “Hello, mistress,” she let out softly, a smile stretching her lips. “Jade is fine, you know?” I retorted with a smile of my own. “I could never,” she shook her head negatively, and I had to repress a sigh. Now wasn’t the time for that conversation. “Can I come in?” I asked a little bit awkwardly after a beat. “Sure,” she blushed to the roots of her hair. “Where are my manners?” She face-palmed. Anna soon approached us and offered me a big smile, “Hello, mistress.” “Please, not you too,” I giggled nervously. Before long, I was sitting on the bed they shared, and I felt like the subject I had come to discuss weighed heavily on me. “You know, misstress,” Paulina began in a soft tone of voice. “I am not just angry, I am hurt to
Jade’s pov:The sinister smile Beta Marc had flashed us was going to haunt me for days on end for sure. I just knew it didn’t bode well for us. “How did you find out?” I soon found myself asking Paulina, as I settled in the dining room, while Alex went to train the warriors along with Luc. “I’ve had my doubts, but was actually only bluffing,” she snickered before a hesitant smile appeared on her face. “I wasn’t sure of shit.” “Oh?” My eyes widened, “For real?” She nodded and I grinned like a lunatic, as I found that rather hilarious. Beta Marc had played the long game, only to be fooled by a bluff into revealing his hand. “I can’t say I am happy I was right. But I am glad I actually thought it was fishy,” came her calm retort. “I understand,” it was my turn to nod at her. “I never asked, but if I may, who’s Anna’s father?” Paulina heaved a long sigh which not only worried me, but also made my smile falter. Had I overstepped? “I am actually Anna’s aunt,” she said in soft to
Alex’s pov: Waking up before my sweet Jade, and finding her clinging to me, even in her sleep, was endearing in its own way. That being said, I needed to hit the training grounds. And for that reason, I had to leave the bed as discreetly as possible. I somehow managed to do that without waking her up. Tearing myself away from the mate I loved and adored was no easy feat. But duty called. As it always did. Before long, I was on the first floor, ready to hit the kitchen for breakfast, when someone caught my eyes. Beta Marc, who was a man of very few words, had a grave look on his face, and appeared to be weighing his words. From the looks of it, he had been waiting for me.And I had been waiting for this conversation all the same. I knew exactly what troubled him, but I would be damned if I let my sweet Jade overexert herself for the petty matters the Alpha King wanted to bring up. “Tell him he’ll be welcome to visit once my Luna feels better,” I deadpanned, robbing him of the