Gaia POV.Since we came home from the disastrous shopping trip, a few days ago. I have locked myself away in my room. Calista and Jake have both tried to get me to open the door, but I’ve refused.“This isn’t helping, Gaia. We need to end this and find Leo. He didn’t mean it.” Kodiak whimpers in my head and I’ve had enough of her defending him. She is my fucking wolf, not his.“Fuck off, Kodiak. He knew what he was doing. You heard what he said. I’m done. I don’t want to talk about him anymore. So please just stop.” I snap at her when she jumps before she whimpers before I block her out. I don’t need this shit from her.I haven’t eaten or slept. Hell, I haven’t even showered. Gross, I know, but I don’t care. He thinks I’m a whore. But has he felt the pains of betrayal from me? No, he hasn’t. I haven’t done a damn thing. Yes, I’m hotheaded, but that is just who I am. I always have been.Pulling the quilt up higher and over my head, I sigh as I bring my knees to my chest and cuddle my pi

Calista POV.Gaia wasn’t panicked. She was enraged. Enraged that she didn’t realise Morgana was standing right next to her and she couldn’t do anything about it.“We are going on lockdown until we find her.” She says as we follow her to the office. Every person she sees she is watching them, she is starting to become paranoid and who can blame her?“Gaia, wait. Hold on a second.” I catch up to her and stop in front of her. She looked scared, but she quickly masked it. What is she scared of? Realisation hit me. She is scared to die.“Calista, it’s the only way to keep you all safe from her. I need to find her and end this.” I blink at her words.“No, we need to do this together. I won’t allow you to go out on your own to look for her. She is powerful Gaia. She could be anywhere, hell, she could be anyone. If your theory is correct, then she could very well look like you. What we need to do is find out exactly what she is capable of. You need to call the council. She is dangerous, Gaia.

Calista POV.Running towards Gaia, who lay on the floor broken and bruised. She screams as she moves. Her leg was at an odd angle. Blood gushing from her head. Sliding to her, I take her face in my hands as she looks at me, a sob leaves my lips. She is covered in broken wood and concrete. Her face is dirty with the dust and debris.“I’ve got you. Stay awake.” I tell her, my hands shaking when I feel a hand on my shoulder.“Calista, let me look at her.” I nod as her aunt Destinee steps forward. Her eyes change colour and I know Aura is on the surface. She steps back and shifts. I would usually bow to the wolf of the Goddess, but not right now.Aura lifts her huge white paw and holds it over Gaia’s leg with one swift move in the air. Gaia screams as the bone is snapped back in place. Sobs leave her lips when Aura moves closer, and she blows on Gaia’s face. The wounds close before she steps back. As Gaia’s eyes turn red, she shakes as a snarl leaves her lips when she stands.Aura healed h

Gaia POV.Feeling warm fur wrapped around me, I reach my hand forward, snuggling into the warmth.“I thought you were leaving?” I mumble when I hear a huff.“As if I’d leave you. Even though we don’t agree on things, you are still my human. I’m sorry Gaia.” I snuggle deeper into her fur as I sob.“I’m sorry too. I am trying Kodiak. It’s just so damn hard with everything that is going on.” I tell her my truth as she nuzzles me closer, her tail wrapping me in her warm embrace.“I know, pup, I don’t want to lose you. We need to do this. I don’t want you to die.” She says, her voice cracking. I fist her fur when I feel a hand on my shoulder. But I ignore it. Right now, I just want my wolf. We have been pushing and pulling in opposite directions and we both need to be on the same page.“Gaia. Look at me.” I turn my head and see Leo kneeling beside me as he strokes my arm. I turn my head back as I snuggle tighter into Kodiak. I hear shuffling when arms engulf me as he snuggles into my back.

Gaia POV.I know what I have to do. I need to mate and mark them, but I can’t do it all at the same time. I will mate and mark each of them separately. The first one is the obvious choice. Calista.Walking towards him, it’s time I put on my big girl panties and stop being stupid. I can’t do this on my own.“Calista.” He turns and so do the other three. Goddess, why is this so embarrassing? In all the years I have had sex, I have never felt this way before. I don’t want to hurt any of them by choosing, but they know I’m not ready.“Erm, I would like to speak to you, please.” I say when Leo smirks at me as he wiggles his eyebrows.“There is no need to be embarrassed, Gaia. We all know what you want to do. Don’t feel bad about it. Just do it. We won’t be upset about who you choose to mark first.” Leo says, and I smile at him.“You sure?” He stands and moves closer to me.“Positive, I know you’re not ready for all of us and if this makes it easier on you, then so be it. We won’t be angry.