Jacob's POV "I can't believe that bitch would betray us like that, "I grumbled. "We were so close to getting rid of that witch, and Chloe had to ruin it all." "What are we going to do now?" Vivian inquired. "We're going back to the Packhouse and pretend we don't know anything," I said. "They're probably wondering what happened to us. What are we going to tell them?" Vivian asked I knew she was right. We'd been gone for nearly five hours. They'd be wondering where we were. I needed to figure out how to make them trust us. Then it came to me. "We're going to pretend we were kidnapped and escaped. We will say that Chloe, and some other witch, kidnapped both you and me, but we managed to get away." "And how about Rose? They are going to ask if we have seen her," She inquired. "We'll say we tried but failed to save her. We'll say she was in a different room than us, and we couldn't find her, "I said "Okay! That sounds convincing, "Vivian said as we walked home. "Dad! Viv

Rose's POV "My mate will not be harmed just because of some prophecy you claim is true. You won't even answer any of our questions," Derek growled. "I agree my daughter will not be going back to the dark realm," My mom said Joyce, whom I now know is my grandmother, wants to take me back to the evil realm to find some magic book that Cheryl, her sister, stole from her. To say Derek and my mom are upset would be an understatement. They look like they want to rip her head off. "That book has information about the prophecy. It also has spells that could help us defeat the dark realm. When we return, I will answer any questions you may have," Joyce explained, and we all looked at her. "Did you forget Rose doesn't know how to use her powers correctly? What if something were to happen and she needed to protect herself? She wouldn't be able to," My mom said "I know she will be fine. I have witnessed it. There's no way we'll win this battle if she doesn't go," Joyce said Derek and my mo

Mark's POV "Are you okay, son?" My father asked. I took one of my cigarettes and lighter from my pocket and lit it. Before responding, I took a few puffs. "I'm not sure, Dad. How would you feel if you found out your mother was an evil witch who drugged your father for her to become pregnant by him? Not to mention she tricked him into thinking he was her mate, "I said while looking him in the eyes. "Now, tell me how you feel right now, dad," I asked. "I know it's a lot to find out in one day, but you must relax. We'll need each other to defeat whatever comes our way. "What about Mom?" I asked. Even though we didn't always get along, she was still my mother. "I'm not sure, son," he admitted. We stood there in silence, not knowing what to say. "Are you mad that she tricked you into having me?" I inquired. He turned to face me and placed his hand on my shoulder. "I don't like that she drugged me, but I wouldn't have you if she hadn't. I love you, and you are my son. So I

Landon's POVWhy is she acting like I don't exist? I know she feels the bond just as I do. It has to be because of her father. When I realized Vivian was my mate at that party when I was eighteen, I knew I would protect and cherish her for the rest of our lives. She seemed to feel the bond that night just as I did but then ran away. That was the last time I saw her until today.Her father has always wanted her to be with Derek. I remember when Beta Jacob came up to me a few days after I found out Vivian was my mate, and he told me to stay away from her. He said that she was destined to be with Derek. He told me my father would pay if I tried to be with her. I laughed at him because even though my father was Gamma and Jacob was Beta; my father was stronger than him. I knew my father would have no problem winning if they ever fought. Jacob knew that, too, so he threatened the one person I couldn't let get hurt. He threatened his daughter.He had told me that if I showed any bond with

"What is that," Landon asked as Vivian took a sip of the tea I had brought her. "It is my dad's special tea," She said "I didn't know you had a special tea, dad. Can I try some?" Jace asked. Vivian was about to give him the cup, but I grabbed it before he could. "That one is cold. I will make you some later," I said Jace looked at me for a moment and then nodded. "I am going to check on your mother; I will see the two of you later," I said to Jace and Vivian. "Alright, dad, bye," Jace said I exited the room with the cup of tea in my hand. Jace's POV "What do you think was in that cup? It couldn't' just be tea," Landon asked through mind-link "I don't know, but I am going to find out," I replied through the link "Hey Sally, I need you to come to Vivian's room and take some of her blood. I want you to check it and see if anything that shouldn't be there is," I mind-linked Sally "Alright, Jace, I will be there shortly," She said, and we cut the link. "Sally is going to com