Crystal stared at the dark lake that reflected the moon in its clear waters. Just across his lake, began her land, the Pack of the Snowhunters. Ace had been bringing her here for the last couple of weeks because he wanted to encourage her wolf to come out and play with him. But this usually resulted in a scene like the one now. With the big black wolf laying in the grass like a rug while she lay over him, hugging his neck and staring at the lake or the sky. Even as she revelled in the warmth and comfort that Ace offered, she knew she would have to start talking about other things. She had already considered the idea that Ace had offered and was in agreement with it. Even Erin was happy to have Nate and his wolf Nain as her Beta. But before that, she would have to talk to Nate. And so she would have to talk to Ace.Rubbing his snout gently, she murmured," Ace. I know you think that I should not go back alone and that is why you have worked to get Nate with me... but there are things
With a war cry like the Indians, Crystal pulled her blade from the holster and raced towards the wolf who was about to attack Nate from behind. Where was the rest of the pack? Kai and Mateo and the others? But she did not have the time to think as the wolf heard her cry and turned to her. But in the next moment, the rogue disregarded her as a threat and swiped a paw at Nate, catching the man at the back of his shoulders. Why had Nate not turned into a Wolf yet? Where was Nain? Had he been injected with silver?Another rogue attacked the man and Nate pushed him off as he crumpled to the ground. At this moment, instead of the war cry that would have escaped her, a loud fierce howl cut through the night. The fury inside the sound shook everyone and as they watched a pure white wolf emerged from the trees. The Wolf's eyes blazed red and they were focused on the two wolves who had attacked her future beta. Erin looked at the rogues carefully. They were now quivering in their paws, their h
A few months before Crystal's eighteenth birthday, Ace received another piece of the puzzle for protecting Crystal, when he was asked to join a council meeting regarding a confidential purpose. What shocked him however was the person who was to head the meeting. Councilman Holding. The councilman had been the last man to join the council about five years ago after another of their elders had died. Since then the man had kept a low profile and not raised his head much. This was because he was one of the weakest Alphas in the council, here only because of the recommendation of his once-powerful father. In his office, Ace walked back and forth as he spoke," Nate, you will go with me for this meeting while Mateo will keep a close eye on the pack. With your presence there, your Luna will be able to keep an eye on and get an edge I the councilmen. And when she does return, everybody will be warned that you are behind her, essentially guaranteeing the support of the Moonhunters. At the mee
"I fail to see why we are here discussing a single pack which has yet to even cause problems. Would you three Alphas like me to get you some collars if you are so scared of a girl who you don't even know? Well, you all need to wake up and look around. Councilman Holding and Alpha Blake, I have a feeling that this meeting has been called not for any greater good of the wolves but for your own personal agendas. Bring me a solid threat and I will be happy to annihilate everyone. The silence that followed this announcement made it clear to Holding, that it was not easy to fool Ace as he had done to Blake and Alpha Keith. Dam* it! The Moonhunter pack was known to be bloodthirsty! It should have been easy to convince Ace! It was why he had directly summoned Ace instead of going to his pack for 'talks'. But now, there was an additional threat as Ace would not take kindly to people who did not agree with him. This Alpha was known to be unreasonable in such matters. As Holding realized that
Crystal stared at the first snow of the season, hugging herself. Of course, she knew she was in shock. After all, Erin had returned after so long and feeling her again, becoming a part of her again had been an experience all on its own. Tears left a path down her cheeks as she realized how long she had felt only half alive but she was also grateful. Because she had taken the Wolfsbane, Erin had been doomed. But instead of leaving her, Erin continued to stay. She had taken the pain with her when the potion hurt her. She shuddered to think what would have happened if Erin had truly left her. 'That wouldn't have happened, Crystal. Don't think about it too much. Just enjoy me being back.' Erin whispered in her mind. Crystal scoffed, 'Stop supplying those images. I can't believe the first thing you want to do after your return is to laze about in the snow.'' 'Hey. I am a snow wolf alright? And we had been living in that forsaken village with only hot temperatures! I like snow. Come on C
Nate stared at Crystal with a look of horror before his brain finally kicked in and he spoke carefully," Crystal, this is not a matter of a joke. In fact, this is the worst prank you can pull." "And yet, I am not pulling a prank. I am perfectly serious." "Well, how can you be perfectly serious? Do you want to kill your biggest ally? We are barely starting out with any support from the others and facing a war even before you rise to the powerful position of the Luna and you want to get rid of the most powerful supporter? The one who, by the way, is doing his best to not take over everything and stand behind you when it is against the very nature of what he is! You want me to prove my loyalty to my new pack to be and my new Luna by betraying my present pack? Luna Crystal Snowheart, a word of advice, if I can commit treason once I can commit it twice." "Uh-huh. Well, we'll see that when the time comes. For now, you got to decide, handsome." "Well, what is there to decide? My Alpha wan
Sitting in the library, Ace had been pondering the different problems that could arise in Crystal's path as she proceeded towards her pack house when an angry growl echoed in his mind. Instantly on alert, Ace mind linked with his border patrol guards who assured him everything was unscathed. But why was Doyen so restless then? And then a word floated into his mind," Erin!" It was not Doyen who had growled but Erin! This meant Crystal had tried to mind-link him. But how and why? Feeling an urgency he could not explain, he tried to connect with Nate. They had never done that in the past. Since they were not a part of the same pack and neither marked as mates, how did she do that? Nate had officially turned rogue after challenging him for the position of Alpha last night. With only four days left before Crystal would return to her lands, Nate was to pledge his allegiance to Crystal as a member of her pack. "Now is not the to think the why and how! We need to rush."Doyen growled in his
There was nothingness. As Crystal looked around in a panic, she knew that something was wrong. There was nothing in front of her or behind her. She tried to rub herself and get some warmth but she realized she felt nothing but chill. Where was she? And then, suddenly she saw Erin in front of her. Why was her wolf separated from her? Erin? She tried to call out but the tall White wolf ignored her and turning, padded in the other direction. Crystal followed her wolf- Erin without hesitation, continuously calling out to talk to her. Where were they? And why wouldn't Erin reply to her? She had raced to go see her foster father. When she had heard him connect to her using a mind link she had been so shocked and so ecstatic. Her foster father had survived. She questioned him if her mother had survived as well but her father refused to tell her, cutting her off before she could pressure him."Erin! Stop." This time, the wolf stopped but did not turn back and instead kneeled. Crystal follow