"Laura, I'm going to put you on bed rest for the rest of your pregnancy!" Sam said making me gasp."But as Alpha, I can't just sit around all day!" I screamed at Sam but he turned around to face Ronald."I'll make sure she follows your instructions," Ronald said, sitting next to me on the bed. Sam nodded as he exited the room and walked through the courtyard to his car. I heard him drive away before facing Ronald."You aren't serious are you?!" I inquired as he nodded."I'll make sure the babies and you are safe no matter what..." As the windows shattered, Ronald was cut off. Ronald shielded me from the blast outside with his body."What the hell happened?" I exclaimed as Ronald collapsed on the floor. "Ronald!" As blood pooled beneath his body, I screamed. As chaos erupted in the courtyard below, I reached for the gun on the nightstand. I cinched my fingers around the gun and took aim at the door. I winced as a sharp pain shot through my back. As I felt water dripping down my legs, I

I stood in the field, casting the tracking spell. As my magic reached for his, I felt a surge of power within me. I gasped as I saw a flash of where he was and felt the darkness inside him."He's in Detroit!" I exclaimed, my skin crawling from his magic. I quickly approached Ronald, attempting to calm down. When the alter erupted, Ronald grabbed my hand and the rock scattered around us which made me fall to the ground.I spun around until I found a note indicating where the alter was. I rose to my feet and began walking toward it. I picked it up because it was an invitation to a party from Ryan.Laura,Come to Michigan, but dress to impress. I've left a dress shop address, and you know where the party is."It's from Ryan," I said as I walked back to the truck. "He invited me to his party.""You're not going in the right direction," Ronald said as I looked up at him. As I considered how to respond to Ronald, I could see the fear in his honey gaze."You should know the answer, Ronald,"

"Eric," I called as I dug through the closet for a dress for the party. "Did you happen to see the dress I wore to the party?""Yeah its on the bed," he called as I walked toward the bed laughing."Thanks," I yelled grabbing the dress."I have some business in town, but I'll be back in an hour," Eric explained as he approached me. He rushed out of the room, pressing his lips against my cheek. I put on my black dress and high heels. I took up the black masquerade mask and held it up.I used my magic turning it silver. I threw it on the bed and pulled my hair into a curly ponytail."Laura," I noticed Ronald climbing in through the window."You can't be here, Ronald!" Panic filled my violet eyes as I whispered."I'm not leaving without you," Ronald said as he drew me closer to the window."I can't," I said quietly as he pressed his lips to mine, silencing my protest. As the kiss intensified, I felt a warm glow rush through me."Ronald!" I spun toward Eric who was growling angrily."Pleas

I stood there for what felt like hours as Eric stared me down."Move," Eric yelled as I stood between the hunter and his prey."I won't let you hurt him!" I said firmly readying for his attack. "I love you, Eric, but I can't let you kill him.""If you won't move I'll make you!" When I felt something wet grab my arm, I glanced over to see it was Ronald's blood soaked hand."Laura just go," Ronald said but I stayed planted in the space between them. "Please, for the kids!""No," I growled as Eric used his magic launching a beam of electricity into me. I winced but stayed firm. I felt the electricity build up inside my body before unleashing it on Eric. He groaned and stumbled backwards before charging at me. He threw me to the ground, squeezing my throat with his hands. I coughed to get some air into my lungs, but he just squeezed harder. I grabbed his arm and wiggled free. Spots danced across my vision as he abruptly released me. As I scrambled to my feet, I noticed Ryan's grey eyes st

As our powers collided, it was as if time stood still. As my strength began to wane, I clamped my jaw shut. As his magic knocked me off my feet, I gasped. I flew back, crashing into a table. I groaned as I crashed through the unforgiving table."Ryan," I exclaimed as I rolled onto my hands and knees. "You have to fight please!""Ryan lacks the necessary magic to defeat me. You don't even have the courage!" Eric laughed as I got to my feet quickly. I reached deep into my soul finding my Lycan form shifting into it. I snarled at Eric for summoning my magic before blasting it at him full force. I stood there watching as he flew into the wall. I continued pushing toward him my Lycan form adding to my power. Eric struggled to use his magic against me, but he couldn't send me through the air any longer. "What about Ryan, Laura? If you do this, he'll be gone for good!" As I considered this, I felt a small crack in my heart. I knew what Ryan wanted, but could I sentence him to a life trapped