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Chapter 11: Tana
CooperIshir found Tana, like he said he would. Updates Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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My mind was all over the place. How could I have been so wrong about Tana? How could I have not realized that she was something other than an Alpha she-wolf? I run for hours, trying to reconcile what I know about her and the power surge I felt when I sank my canines into her neck. I’m a Lycan. Werewolf royalty. I’m used to being the most powerful being in the room. What could possibly be more powerful than I am? Apparently, my mate. Once my mind begins to clear, I start to think about other things. The pain and hurt on her face at my reaction. I didn’t reject her, but I’m sure that’s how it came across, my shock causing me to speak without thinking. And then, of course, I ran off, leaving her. I left her. Fuck! I need to get back to her. We need to talk. I need to apologize for running off and we need to have a lengthy conversation about what she is, and I should probably clarify that I am a Lycan, not a regular werewolf. I guess we both need to come clean about what we are. I’m jus
The Arena Chapter 13: Tana
Pregnant? I look down at my stomach, laying my hands over my flat stomach where Ishir says I have a baby. “I’m pregnant?” He leans in, sniffing deeply. “If I’m not mistaken, that would be Cedric’s baby.” He looks at me closely, his eyes narrowing as mine fill with tears. “And based on the dragon’s lament that I followed to find you, he’s not here.” I shake my head, unable to say anything with the huge lump in my throat. “Do you have a place where you are staying?” He asks me gently. I nod and turn, leading him to my cave. He checks it out, like I did, before looking at the fire. “Have you eaten?” “No. I was out looking for food when I heard you. I tried to call on my dragon, but she won’t come forward.” “That’s because you’re pregnant. You’ll have to wait until after you give birth to shift, otherwise, you will kill the fetus.” I suck in air, my hands automatically going to my stomach again. I didn’t even know I had a child growing inside me an hour ago, but now, I feel extrem
The Arena Chapter 14: Cedric
“Hello brother. I assumed you were dead.” I watch as the stranger walks up. There is something familiar about him, but I don’t have time to focus on what it might be. “I don’t have a brother. I’m an only child.” “Well, now, that’s where you’re wrong.” He shakes his head as if he’s sad that he has to explain this to me. “I guess he never told you.” I stare him down, waiting. “You see, you and I have the same father.” “Liar!” “No, I’m not. I’m your older half-brother.” “My father never cheated on my mother.” “You’re right about that. You see, he was with my mother. They were together until he met your mother, his fated mate.” He spits out the last part as he begins pacing in front of me, his anger building. I subtly move in front of the open cage, instinctively wanting to protect my pack. “But he never marked my mother. I guess he always knew he’d leave us. And he did, as soon as he met your mother. As if having a fated mate is so special!” It is special. I may have made a mess
The Arena Chapter 15: Tana
I didn’t know the kestrel and I barely trusted Ishir, but I didn’t have a choice. I can’t fly to my cave of treasures, so I need Ish to carry me if we’re going to get there in this century. We pick up the kestrel first. She’s still healing from her injuries, but she looks pretty good. “Are you able to shift?” Ish asks her. “I think so. It’s good to see you again, Tana.” She says to me quietly. “You as well. I never got your name.” “Jena.” “Well, Jena. Ish here thinks it’s a good idea for all of us to move to the city. What do you think?” “Umm, well, I don’t have any money.” “Good thing for you, Tana has money and I have jobs for both of you.” “What kind if a job?” She asks. Jena is young. If I had to guess, I’d say she’s barely an adult. “Apparently, I’m going to need a babysitter in a few months.” Jena’s eyes go wide. “Oh.” Is all she says looking at my stomach, before turning to Ish. “What about my sister? I need to find her.” “I’ll search for your sister once we’re settl
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The Arena Chapter 17: Tana
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The Arena Chapter 18: Cedric
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The Arena Chapter 19: Cedric
The next morning, I see him. Troy. He’s walking in with the leaders. So, he’s now hunting his own kind for the humans. And he thought he was Alpha material. I can’t help the snarl that starts in my chest. One of the warriors puts his hand on my shoulder. My head whips around as I bare my teeth. “Alpha. If you attack him now, we won’t be able to help all these supes. We all hate him, but we need to keep our heads.” I look at him more closely as I rein in my anger. He’s right, I need to focus, but not many would have had the guts to say that to me. “Are you related to Bastian, by chance?” “Half-brother.” He says with a smile. I tuck that knowledge away for later. I need a Gamma for my pack and this warrior may have just won himself the spot. I refocus my attention on the arena. Troy is here, and Tana might be here soon. If so, I have to speak to her. We watch as the spectators enter the arena. “Enjoy what little time you have left assholes.” One of my warriors says quietly. When
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