Jordan Well, that took me by surprise. Damien had just done the thing he was preventing himself from doing. Staking his claim on the mate bond. It is a very big deal indeed. When mates meet, and one does not stake his claim to it, the mate bond will eventually die out. Carter, Seth, and I have all felt the bond starting to die away, which is what I am sure has probably forced her heat. By claiming her, officially, his words vibrated through the entire pack link, who now, officially, know Ember will be the Luna with the four of us. I could feel Ember's acceptance of his claim, though she was asleep. It ran through our entire pack line as if a super-charged rush of energy enveloped us, then left. I looked at him with pride. It was time he stopped denying himself of her anyway. I looked back at Ruby, who turned just as red as her name in anger. Her own son just threatened to kill her. I smirked. " You would as well accept it now, Ruby. Ember belongs to the four of us, as I am sure you
Carter I ended up waking up before Seth and Ember. I looked over at them, still sleeping peacefully. I kissed Ember's head before stretching, feeling more rested than I had been in a while. The night peeked through the window. Had I not slept for long?"Welcome back", Jordan linked me. I looked over the bed and saw him lying on the couch with Damien sleeping on the couch in the room. "How long have I been out?", I asked him. "Tonight, makes three nights. It is just a little past midnight. The others should be waking up as well in a few moments", Jordan linked me. My eyes widened. Three nights? What the fuck? I got out of bed, checked my phone for updates on any issues. "Relax", Jordan said. " You have missed a lot. Let me catch you up", he said before coming over to me and touching my head. The events of the last few days played in my head as if I was there myself. I looked over to Damien, who was awake now and was watching Ember. Proudness swelled in my chest. I too looked at Emb
Ember The next two weeks passed by in a blur. Jordan was preoccupied with finding out more about my powers and the coming war. He had been keeping everyone updated with the mind link and Carter or Seth would pass on info he found. I saw less of him. I knew he was also working his nightclub. Damien and I had been on awkward terms ever since he apologized to me. I wanted to forgive him, and I knew eventually I would, but I am also not won over easily. Especially after being treated like crap by him. Mate or not, I deserve respect. I planned on letting him wallow in his pity, though I could tell from the way he looked at me that his patience was wearing thin. If he demanded my submission, he was damn well going to work for it. I was standing by what I said. I was done trying. Damien occupied himself with his nightclub when he saw I was not giving him the attention he was asking for, and I admit, it did eat at my heart a bit. Carter focused on running the restaurant, and Seth focused on
Ember After work, I was beat. I phased home, letting Seth and Carter know I was home. I went to Jordan and Damien's room. Damien was gone as usual, and Jordan fell asleep. I backed away and went into my own room, not wanting to wake him. My phone was buzzing since I had it on vibrate. Someone was calling me. I looked at the number and it was Rosalee. "Hello" , I said. "Emmy?", I heard the frail voice I had not heard from in a while. "Hey aunt Rosalee?", I said. I had forgotten I had given her my number after letting her know mom was dead and buried next to dad. "Hi, dear. How are you?", she asked. "I am okay, auntie. Surviving. How are you?", I asked her as I started taking my work clothes off. "Making it. Still think about your mother every day", she said. The tone of her voice matched my mood. Saddened. "As do I." I told her. "It's good to hear from you, auntie. I am sorry I have not called in a while". "Nonsense child. You did what you had to do. I don't blame you for want
SethSomething was wrong. Ember's fear hit our mate link like a tidal wave. "Where the fuck is she?", I heard Carter growl, shoving Jordan against the wall. Jordan growled at him. "She was in the room. I went to sleep and woke up. She was gone. Now fucking release, me", he demanded Carter. The aura in the whole mansion was thick. Ever since we had gotten home and realized she had disappeared; Carter had almost become feral. Even I could feel the beast inside ready to come out and cause chaos, but I had to keep it controlled. I gripped Carter's shoulder and pulled him away from Jordan. We are fully bonded with Ember now. We could link her. She, however, had chosen to close us out. If she was in danger, she would have told us, or even screamed for Jordan. "You need to relax and think, Carter. She has been blocking our link on purpose. It is possible she is somewhere and intentionally does not want to be found.", I told him. He looked at me with his black eyes with the blue swirls. "
Damien I knew my mother was going to be up to something. The more and more I looked at her today, the more the aura I could see around her started turning dangerously black. One of the gifts I kept hidden was the ability to read auras. I could also phase, just as Ember could, though I told no one. Not even Jordan, as I have never seen him display such abilities. When mom's aura turned black at the meeting, I followed her. Keeping my distance so she could not scent me. She appeared to be making a bunch of calls. I traced her records and found the number had been going to Tallahassee. Who the fuck did she know there? I had an investigator friend of mine trace the number, only to find out it was going to a member of our enemy pack. Mom was a traitor, and I had the proof. I followed her limo all day and she seemed to be doing normal duties and she headed back to the pack mansion. I kept in touch with Jordan, making sure Ember was at the house and was okay after we felt a small rush of
Ember I woke up on a bed, in a dungeon-like chamber. The inside was filled with candles for light. There were skulls all around the chamber walls. Where was I? Someone came into the chamber. A small boy who also had his eyes taken away from him. I could tell he was relying on his other senses to guide him as he approached. "Master says to join him for dinner. You must wear these", the little boy said. He handed me a red shortcut dress and a pair of black pumps to go with it. I took the clothing. "What happened to everyone here? " I asked. "Master took our eyes to consume our knowledge", the little boy said. "Where are the women and children?" , I asked him. "Master has no need for women and children. Only a few he keeps as servants. He has eaten the rest of us. Now please miss, get dressed. You do not want to be punished by master", the little boy said before running out of the cell. I looked at my skin. My cuts were still all around my body, but they were closed. Being human,
Ember " I knew you were here", I told him with a small smile. I tried to sit up. He held me, helping me. " I know.", he said. He pulled me to him gently and kissed my forehead. " I am so glad you are okay", he said to me. " I'm not. This bracelet is blocking my powers, and he bled me in his car. I am very weak.", I told him. " I know". He said. I stood up out of bed and picked me up in his arms bridal style. "How did you get in here, and how are we getting out?", I whispered. Before I finished talking, we were phased from his pack to the forests near the Miami highway. "You can phase!", I said, looking up at him shocked. I had never knew this. He smirked. "You thought you were the only one with powers, love", he replied. I shrugged. He sat me down on the ground gently before taking out a vial. "Hold out your arm with the bracelet", he said. I did as requested. He poured the contents of the vial on it, and it snapped unlocked. I rubbed my wrist, happy to have it off as it was