Jade's pov:I watched Tyler train under Alex’s guidance, a soft fond smile on my face. To the side, a heavily pregnant Paulina trained Anna. My best friend refused to allow me to train the little one, claiming I wasn’t meant to teach, too gentle, too caring for that. Funny considering I was a fierce witch. The irony wasn’t lost on me. Admittedly as a hybrid, there was much to work on. Healing people was what I preferred, though I still didn’t care to stop when it was needed of me at times. Thankfully, I hadn’t had much healing to do over the past few years. Peace had come back to our lands, and our pack was prosperous and more than strong enough to fight off rogues. The Stevens, Jessica’s family ended up leaving of their own accord. Admittedly, they hadn’t brought issues to the pack, only their daughter did. But they missed her, and seeing as she was another pack’s problem, we saw no reason to hold them back. Paulina poked Anna’s forehead non too gently, and the latter let out an
Jade’s pov: I was wearing dangerously high heels, a risque silver dress, a jacket covering my bare back, and a hairpin on my wavy hair. Not any hairpin, the one he offered me on my last birthday – the first one we celebrated together. Surprisingly, Alex took us to the very same spot as the previous year. It was as beautiful as ever. There were rose petals leading up to the gazebo where we settled, and soon he was bringing over meals. The smell that reached me had my mouth watering, and it was everything I could do not to drool. I hadn’t had the time to have an afternoon snack. The fish soup was absolutely divine, and heavens knew that I wasn’t big on soups to begin with. The conversation flowed between us easily, like two lovers getting together after a long time. After the soup, came the paella. It was as good as I would have hoped for, and I found myself moaning often. “You seem to be enjoying yourself, love,” he drawled after a beat, his lips curving into a small smile. “Ju
Alex’s pov:Watching my beautiful come into her powers, and also her role as the pack’s Luna, was bliss on earth. She was a wonderful mother, an excellent strategist, and a great asset to the pack.Though the threats had all been dealt with, she never failed to train, as a wolf in the morning, and as a witch in the afternoon, under Paulina’s guidance.Some pups had gotten used to watching her train, from a safe distance as per her instructions, and it felt like she was no longer the awkward teenager who had landed on my doorsteps a year ago.Luc coughed, trying not so discreetly to get my attention.“What now?” I growled at him, and had to physically tear my gaze away from my beloved mate.“I know the Luna has you wrapped around her little finger, but please don’t make it so obvious,” he chuckled, not caring about status or anything at that moment – acting like the best friend he was.“I love that woman, and I would happily die for her,” I deadpanned, raising an eyebrow at him, challe
Jade’s pov: We were back in our wing, and I had just put Tyler to sleep in his crib, when I caught sight of Alex in a towel. He had just left the shower after a long day – might very well be the longest day he had ever had. I watched the way he sat down, his shoulders slightly hunched, not breathing a word. I could feel the grief rolling off him in waves though he refused to show it. It wasn’t long before I got behind him and hugged him for dear life. “I am so sorry, Alex,” I let out softly. He inhaled deeply, as if he just refused to let it out, and then said simply, “Thanks, love.” “No, you don’t understand, Alex,” I replied, shaking my head as tears gathered in my eyes. “I truly am sorry for what happened. It’s all because of me. We lost and had to bury so many people because of me. I…” I trailed off, not knowing what else to say. I didn’t know what could better convey how sorry I was that he had to lose his mother because of me. With my wet cheek against his back, I simply s
Jade’s pov: Lady Sapphira’s funeral brought the pack together once more. It also brought people from all over the US. Many pack officials came, to pay their respect to the former Luna of the Moonlight pack, but also to see how well the hybrid, that I was, behaved. Only I was so much more than just a hybrid. I wasn’t just a werewolf who could also use witchcraft. I was a mate, a Luna, a mom. There wasn’t much they could do or say to upset me anymore. I had come to accept who I was. Heavens, the prophecy itself, which admittedly had brought in a lot of pain and stress to my loved ones, wasn’t exactly something I feared. I had Paulina reach out to her family and ask about it. All in all, the prophecy described this hybrid – me – as someone with unparalleled power, great control, and no willingness to compromise when it came to her loved ones. I was all that and more. It was just really unfortunate and oh so saddening that people had to die because of that. Because the damned Alpha
Alex’s pov: Mom was no more. I could feel it. And I couldn’t act up on my grief, for we were in the middle of the battlefield. What had happened for heavens’ sake? She was a strong and fierce warrior – not one to be messed with, not one to lose easily. “Stay strong, son,” my dad’s voice reached me via mind-link. “We can overcome this together… Later. Now, we need to fight. For your mate. For your pup. For the pack.” “Yes, dad!” As usual, my mate didn’t fail to surprise me. Right when I thought she might bargain with her life or something, her eyes filled with tears and determination as she called the Alpha King despicable. But then again, my father’s pained howl could only mean he had explained to her what had happened. Then, she began to chant some spell, her eyes locked on the Alpha King. And we all sensed a shift in the air. A powerful aura. A dangerous force. Paulina looked at her with wide eyes, as if she couldn’t believe what she was doing herself. I had to trust my sw