Caren’s POV“Mom, will we get a power like you?” Jacob asks me. “I don’t see why not. It is a hereditary gift,” I told him.“Isabella. Come on. We still have to get there.” I shouted for my daughter. The kids told me they wanted to share tonight with their grandma. I know they suggested it because they knew it would make me happy. I was going to leave my youngest daughter, Mia, with Lottie. We got to the cemetery just before midnight. I cry as I place flowers on her grave. Not forgetting Veronica’s grave. My kids will never know what an amazing woman she was. They will never know what she sacrificed for me and Lottie.“Mom,” Isabella said. Her body shakes. “It’s okay, baby. It’s your body’s way of figuring out how your abilities will work together.” Isabella has inherited some of my witch powers. I never told her what happened to me, as there was no guarantee the same would happen to her. She smiles at me. “It tingles.”“It’s not fair,” Jacob snaps. “She gets everything.” He walks up

Summer’s POV “Thank goodness that is over.” I say, leaning against Dawson. “It’s hard to believe that they have all turned 18,” he exclaims. “I guess that will be the last joint party. Who knows where they will all end up next year?” The kids’ pre- and post-birthday celebrations have always been a good idea. The day, however, seemed to go on forever. Especially this year, as we are preparing a family supper for everyone. I might not get another opportunity to sit with my children and grandchildren for quite a while. We also want to let everyone know about River and Hunter’s decision. Laughter and smiles filled the room as we ate. Seeing everyone together makes me extremely happy. Nathan and Dawson take my hands and we all stand up together. The room falls silent as everyone focuses their attention on us. Nathan announces to everyone that River and Hunter wish to take the roles of the Wolf King’s. Replacing them once they step down. “Actually,” Hunter says. All our heads t

Max’s POV “Don’t let mom see you buying that. She will freak out.” I overheard two girls talking. I’m picking up a few supplies for our family run. Although we love the family run, me and Jax were not raised to sleep out under the stars and need a few minor items to be comfortable. “Calm down Lacey. We have the afternoon to ourselves. We don’t have to dress pretty or act properly. Mom won’t be there. We can be ourselves. Let’s grab that backpack and pay for the stuff before she comes in.” One of them says before giggling. “Fill it up then.” The other voice tells her sibling. With only boys at home, our house is filled with laughter. No giggly girls, it’s quite a unique sound they make. Poor kids, though. They make it sound like their mom is really controlling. I can sympathize with them. Growing up, we always had to act a certain way, no matter how much we wanted to go off and enjoy ourselves. ‘Princes aren’t supposed to act like that,’ our grandma would often tell us. Wh

Darcey’s POV “You okay? Addie asks me. She was waiting for me outside of my assessment room. “Yes.” I snapped at her. “What crawled up your butt and died?” she then asks. My shoulders sag. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to snap. Something happened, and it has annoyed me.” “Not with your test?” she asks me. “Gosh no. I know how to keep my personal and professional lives separate. Something happened after you left me earlier.” “Whatever it is. It needs to wait until later. We need to make it this year. It’s rare that there are so many positions available. We could all get in.” She says, all excited. I know she is right. With Brandon leaving, there are four positions up for grabs. But I need to tell someone before I explode. So, I just blurt it out. “I met my mate, and he doesn’t want me.” Addie’s face drops. “What?” she yelled loudly. Thankfully, there was no one around. “Can all major candidates report to the training ground.” The speaker system delivers the announcem

Esme’s POV “Come on Layton, give it to me.” “No. It’s not your birthday until tomorrow.” I glared at him. “Why did you even bother to tell me that my present had arrived then?” He smiled at me. “Because I knew it would wind you up. You’re so impatient.” I slapped his chest. Just before, I wrapped my arms around his neck. Pulling him to me for a kiss. But I didn’t kiss him. I bit his lip instead and then ran away laughing. He laughs as he chases after me. After catching me, he claimed the kiss that was due to him. “I wish you could be with me.” I told him. “Before midnight, you need to spend time with your family. It might be your last chance for a while. Because I am never letting you out of my sight after that,” he tells me as he tickles me. Making me squeal. From the moment I saw Layton working in the stables years ago, I knew he was the one for me. Everyone thought it was just a crush. But I knew it wasn’t. He is only a couple of years older than me and alr