Carter"What did you find out regarding his ring?", I asked Seth. We have been in the library pouring over every book we can find about the horsemen War. I was surprised at how much information there was. So many legends of the mighty war. Many people thought that it was Ares who instigated fights or put horrible thoughts into the minds of others, but it was actually his first in command. War whispered into the ears of men, and Ares loved to fight, winning each battle he came across. Together, with the other horsemen, they helped kings and emperors conquer lands. "Just the same stuff you have already read. Most of these things seem like legends, but no one has ever come close to figuring out how to kill him. We know he loves creating battles," Seth said, and I nodded. "His ring", I told him. "What about it?", he asked me. I showed him a book I found which showed his ring clearly. "Ember says Iris told her we have to smash his ring. It's the source of his power. None of the books s
Ember I woke up in Damien and Jordans' bed with them both missing. It was still nighttime. Carter came in as I woke up and planted a kiss on my head. "Hey red", he commented. I was still naked. He handed me his shirt, knowing I preferred to be in it rather than naked all the time."Seth?" I asked. "In the dungeons with Franklin, speaking to Ruby", he replied. My eyes narrowed. I didn't want him anywhere near Ruby. "I will be with you soon, Babygirl", Seth's voice came into my mind. "Damien, Jordan", I asked Carter. "Woke up before you. There were some things they needed to attend to", he said. "More important than me?" I asked him. I was not sure why I was feeling so helpless for them both, but I craved their presence more than anything right now. "Actually, it has everything to do with you. They went to the Black Diamond. Just like Seth and I changed, there were changes in them both as well. Their need for blood had increased and they went to the club to feed. I am sure they
Ember I phased close to my childhood home in Tallahassee. It has been so long since I have been here. Memories of escaping fell over me like a plague as I approached. I knew War would soon be alerted to my presence, sensing I was back here. I phased out with only one thing in mind. Saving Ivy. Damien phased my mates and Jax here, behind me, pulling me back. They could cross into the territory now, it seemed. "What the hell, Ember? Are you trying to get yourself killed?", Damien said, annoyed. Before I could reply, the strange pit in my stomach that something was wrong tingled inside of me, and I pushed Jordan down to the ground just in time as a bullet echoed in the air, striking me in the shoulder. It would have gone through Jordan's heart had I not pushed him down first. "Trap", I grunted as I fell, with Seth catching me. They worked fast. Gunshots started going off as different men started approaching us from all directions. The pain was terrible, but I was certain the bullet to
Jordan Three weeks. Three weeks since, we had seen a glimpse of Ember's beautiful face. She told us in our link not to come for her, or she would pay the price. Of course, being her mates, we attempted to come for her, but were blocked off by hundreds of Wars soldiers blocking the border. We could have killed our way through them easily, but not at the risk of Ember getting hurt again. We lost communication with her right as she said he was putting the bracelet back on her. The blue moon was less than seventy-two hours away. Many of the allied shifters from Black Diamond agreed to fight with us to not only get our mate back but defeat an enemy that seeks to destroy us all. We were bringing War, to War, and taking our mate back in the process. We could only hope she knew what she was doing. A phone call came through from an old business partner of mine, Roland Black, Alpha of the Black Alder packhouse in South Carolina, to discuss the plan. He, too, had heard of the coming war, and h
(The night of the Blue Moon)Carter The moon sat high in the sky as it took its place. Werewolves everywhere were getting ready to mate or find a possible chosen one, not knowing that the events we face tonight could impact them, should we fail. Howls echoed through the night as we prepared to advance into Tallahassee territory. Seth and I led the front lines. Mom, Dad, Agatha and Jordan lead each of the sidelines. Cole, Mia, and Jax lead their teams behind us to take on the second wave of enemies. Damien is tasked with grabbing Ember. We figured she would be heavily guarded, but with Damien's power, he could have her out in no time. Our job was to clear a path for everyone else. After doing so, Damien, Seth, Jordan and I would head straight for War. Mom, Dad, and Agatha would lead their teams against the third wave of the hell army as we fought War. We made sure to block off all main roads, so humans would not witness what was about to unfold tonight. Before we left, everyone turned
Seth The smell of blood and the sounds of gunshots filled the air as we were fighting War and his demon army. Even with our combined power and fighting abilities, war was still able to keep up with all four of us in every direction. It was like he would know exactly just where one was coming for an attack and would move swiftly out of the way before we could strike. He was now the focus of the four of us as our pack and allies kept his army away from the five of us. "Did you think I did not know you would come for her?", he taunted, slapping Carter's Lycan wolf. He smashed against a tree but was back on his feet in an instant. " You will never have our mate," Damien growled at him from behind as he struck, but War dodged his attack and kicked him, sending him crashing into the mansion of the packhouse. It was the ring. It had to be the ring. How else would he know where all of our moves were going to be? We had planned to leave Ember out of this fight. Just grab her and get her out
Ember I woke up with someone shaking me. "Ember. Ember, wake up", the deep voice said. My eyes shot open, only to see War standing above me. I shoved him away from me. "Get away from me", I screamed at him, but my powers did not work. I could not feel my power at all, or my mates. War backed away and raised his hands. "Hey. It's okay, love. I'm not War. I'm Ryder. We are stuck in his realm", War said. I looked closely at War. This was another trick. I stood up. "That's bullshit.", I told him and looked around. The ground beneath me was charred as if burned. Smoke rose from it. There were a few trees were burnt. You could see nothing but skulls on the smoky ground. "Where am I, War? What have you done?", I asked him. The memory of me stabbing Jordan came into my mind. I sunk to my knees. "Jordan", I cried out. I was not sure what happened, or how I even allowed War to enter me. I remember making my way back to my mates as they were fighting war, but War somehow made Agatha, Jess
Carter Fuck! I growled in the family link. We were all feeling the impact of Jordan's death strongly and the entire pack was unrestful. Seth was controlling them. Damien was missing. He cut himself off from the pack link to go and find Ember, who is now possessed by War. We feared the loss of Jordan would unhinge him, and he would kill Ember. We could no longer feel her. It was as if she disappeared completely. "How did you all come back?" I asked mom. She was sitting beside dad with a bag of ice on her head. Jax and Agatha had the same thing to theirs as they complained of a severe head banging pain they were experiencing when they were released from the pain. Ivy was sitting next to Jax, comforting him. "Honestly, I am not sure. I remember fighting Jor...." she started before choking up. She couldn't even form full sentences. " It was dark and cold. We felt like spectators in our own bodies. I called out to you boys, hoping you all would hear me, but I didn't feel you at all. Ins