Raija's pov“Cota isn't accessible and refuses to speak with me,” my wolf whined in my mind. Losing oxygen I eyed my dad for help.“Alpha, please release my daughter!” Atticus ordered firmly.Axel narrowed his eyes at me and removed his grip from my neck.“Who are you people and why are you in my residence?”Rubbing my bruised skin I blurted that I was Luna making him growl.“You are mistaken, there is no Luna in my pack,” he snarled. I scooted away from the anger I saw flash in his eyes as my lip trembled. How could he forget about me?Standing up and looking very pregnant, Axel huffed at me.“Your pregnant miss, I think you are confused about who I am. The Shadow Moon Pack doesn't have a Luna nor I a mate…,” he stopped as his eyes glanced around the interior of his new home.“Where in the hell am I? This isn't my pack house!” Gesturing to Atticus I mumbled softly, “Do something!"Axel stood and wobbled a bit on his two legs. My dad raised his hand and froze him to the spot.“He a

Raija’s povWaking from suckling on my breast my sleepy eyes adjusted to see Axel holding our son against my chest to feed. My son was wearing a cloth diaper and a tiny tee and looked adorable.Rubbing my eyes, I smiled at my husband.“I'd forgotten that I'd given birth, I must have overdone my comfort spell,” I yawned. Chuckling, Axel nodded and told me I had slept an entire three days and it was already late morning of the fourth one. “Crap, did my grandfather ever show up?” Nodding his head Axel grinned slightly and said, “Yeah he did and also helped me with my issue. Notice anything different about me?”He tilted his head at me and winked Narrowing my eyes I examined him closely. Unsure of what it could be, Rinn howled in humor in my subconscious.“Cota is back, Ellis reversed the spell Simona placed!” Smiling, I studied my husband closely and saw his head injury completely healed.“Cota healed you as well,” I giggled and ran my fingers through his bangs. Capturing my hand he

Raija’s povShifting once again I was shocked to have the necklace dangling from Rinn’s neck like a collar. My grandfather must have used his magic to allow for it to remain during my transformations.Following Cota down a steep path through the hillside I was surprised that he went directly to the place where the dead were. Scanning the people I frowned seeing they were mostly lower witches and showed no sign of visible injuries or cause of their death. I just knew that Zelos fed from them, sucking the life force from them to regenerate himself. Sickened from the thought I looked around for Axel.“He is searching for any signs of Nick,” Rinn informed me. Traveling away from the horrid smell I spied a shiny object in the snow. Seeing it was a tourmaline ring I had Nick wear I searched for Axel and just told him I found it with a thought. “Where are you?” he responded.“Northeast by the trees. The ring is Nick's’ and must have fallen off when he shifted. Seeing a pile of discarded cl

Raija’s povAfter our wolf mating, I fell asleep with Rinn cuddled up next to Cota. Our bond intensified when we joined and I felt so much contentment with him by my side that I shared some of my magic with him. Grinning slightly I figured that I would ask Atticus what Axel would be capable of and Sawyer to teach him once I discovered if he had indeed gained some of my life magic.Feeling my mate stretching I shifted into my human form and did the same.“Are you feeling alright? You're not injured? The floor isn't very comfortable,” he said, leaning over my face.Smiling up at him I pulled him closer and gave him a soft kiss.“I feel incredible, Axel and so does Rinn.”“I was concerned about you getting rug burns,” he teased.“Ha ha, Mister. I don't think wolves get rug burns,” I giggled as I stood and glanced out at the window to see the sun peeking out.“Did we sleep for an entire day?”Axel nodded, “Yep, it appears so.”“I want my dad to check on Lucas and make sure my grandfather

Raija’s povAxel rushed through the forest with Nick at his heels. “Is Stephanie still at our house?”Nodding his head Axel told me she was the one who told them we had been taken by the demon.Biting my lower lip I laid my cheek against his flannel shirt enjoying his warmth and safety.“Were you hurt by that freak?” He asked gazing down at me briefly.“I don't know what happened. I was unconscious,” I stammered, causing him to grunt. After a few more curious looks from him, he grew silent and continued traversing through the thick woods and up the incline. “I only ask because you were strapped down with leather straps, no pants with claw marks down your legs, and smelled strongly of sulfur,” he admitted. My eyes began to tear as I buried my face in his shirt.“I don't remember,” I murmured.“Is Simona still alive?” I questioned with a sniffle.“Yeah, she was helping that demon get to safety,” he responded bitterly. “When we get to the compound I'm taking you straight to the infir