***"Holy shit. Didn't expect everyone to keep time."Ava breathed, voicing our thoughts as Rheanna let out a chuckle, uncaring of the serious mood in the room. It was so like her, so carefree and in control of her life, everyone else be damned. "Well, how nice of them to wait for us. Nothing can ever begin without the Queen and her Ladies making their entrance."Rheanna declared through a wide grin, winking playfully at me before she made her way towards her mother and Lady Rosalie, prompting us all to follow despite the looks on us. I could feel my mate's gaze on my own, pulling me to his side as he granted me a smile and gestured for me to join him.Smiling at my girls who all gave me mischievous winks and smiles, I made my way towards my waiting mate who planted a soft, chaste kiss on my cheek, his hand firmly planted on my waist despite my silent protest.I am already the center of attention not only for my changed appearance but also for my origins. I can't afford to give them
***"The mages have arrived in position and report that they sense them not too far away. We're going to move out and meet them in five minutes so say your goodbyes now, people."Ira Gremory declared, chuckling at the resounding groans from the couples all around, especially those who would not be venturing forth together to the battlefield which was a clearing just beyond the barriers. Travis and Ailee chuckled, hi-fiving each other as the rest of us granted them playful frowns. They were the only two who would be fighting side by side whereas the rest were separated for easier according to their individual skills. The Nobles had been fighting together since they were younger and were more synchronized than anyone else."That cocky asshole, rubbing it in. Some things never change. They better take care of you or I'll wring that damn neck of his."Caspien stated, earning a chuckle from Luci as he engulfed her in a longing hug and promises of seeing each other as soon as the fighting
***The battle raged on as Rheanna and I gave support from the sidelines, eliminating our enemies under the cover of the forest that surrounded us. We could not afford to reveal ourselves, not until Jonathan came forward and revealed himself..."There is another force on this side. Davian is leading a contigent of Darklings, Rogues and Dark Mages to try and break through the barrier. We are engaging currently. He is demanding we return his wife and Marcellah to him."Alpha Reed reported through the earpiece, pin pointing the position of one of our main targets. "Will you be able to handle them or should I send you more men?"My father asked, sounding breathless as he swiftly took out his enemies with the incredible skill he was famed for. He had been integral to the clearing of many of our enemies, showing them no mercy as he traversed through the field in search of Jonathan."No. We can deal with them. Davian may prove to be a problem, though. He seems unstable...almost as if he is
***"Would you really go this far for power, Jonathan?"My Papa murmured from beside me, he and my father emerging from the trees at the change of plans. None of us anticipated Jonathan's lengths to possess such disgusting power. It was a disturbing turn of events."Yes! To reclaim what was rightfully mine to begin with, I will eliminate the Pierce family and take over not only Nova Aeria but the world! Thank you for gathering here and making my work all the more easier! I will deal with all of you and kill your daughter as you and her darned mother watch!"Jonathan shouted, charging forward with a ferocity and power that shook the ground. He was no longer a simple opponent. He was more. The three of us shared a look before we split up, preparing for the attack to come. Although his power had increased a lot, he was slower now which allowed us to keep up as we landed blow after blow on the creature, none of which seemed to make much difference.He is much more resilent than I thought.
*** "And now, with the joining of their hands, we declare that their hearts are one and that their souls are ever bonded forever. Alpha Sebastian, Luna Natasha. You may now kiss." Elder Alpha Killian stated, a wide grin on his lips as he officiated his grandson's mating ceremony. It had been an year since the final battle and the aftermath that had required all hands on deck to ensure that balance was restored as well as normalcy. This ceremony was a welcome break from the overwhelming responsibilities that came after to ensure everything was okay once more. The Elder Alpha had been touched by their request, more than excited to join the newest couple in town who would be future of his pack. Although he and the other Elders had been dispatched to keep the other packs safe, he had received a comprehensive report of everything that had happened as had every single one of the Alphas who had been ordered to remain back and ensure that Jonathan did not send his men to cause havoc once
*** "Lex,you have to wake up now!" The voice reached through to the very depths of my mind and my dreams. The silhouette of the beautiful man before me was fading and I needed to know more. A part of me felt as if he was tearing a piece of my soul as he left. I was fully awake now and not pleased by the fact that Lucretia had woken me up. For all the love we had for each other, we were complete opposites in one respect above all. She was a morning person and I was a night person. This had resulted in an agreement between us. I wouldn’t disturb her sleep at night and she wouldn’t dare come into my room in the morning UNTIL I chose to wake up. “Ana Lucretia Michaels, you better have a very good reason for being in my room this early in the morning.”&n
*** "Why are we going shopping again?" I asked,munching on my cornflakes as Luce flipped the bacon onto her plate. "Because you've been putting it off for too long! The event is tomorrow, for goddess' sake!" Luce complained as she agressively took a bite of her set out breakfast. It was easy to see she was frustrated with the excuses I had been dishing out the entire week. It was true that we had been busy setting up everything for the meeting but I also wanted nothing to do with her idea. Of all the activities that Lucretia enjoyed, shopping made me want to jump off a bridge and that was saying something considering how girly she was. It was probably evil to do that to her but I would rather get my nails and hair done a million times than endure a shopping trip with one of the most indecisive people I had ever met. The thought itself sent a shiver down my spine. "But why can't I just use the evening gowns I have? I mean, it makes abso
*** Luci would probably wash my mouth out with wolfsbane if she knew I was criticizing the mate bond... I chuckled at the thought, tuning my mind back to the present where Luci was ranting on about how hot she looked. "...And besides,I really have a good feeling about this Gathering.I don't know why...I mean,it might be the moon goddess trying to tell me something but I have this strong feeling that I may or may not meet my mate there... Either way, a girl Has to be prepared for whatever situation..." A comfortable silence settled over us as we mulled over her words. Despite my reservations, I respected Luci's views on the mate bond and wished her nothing but happiness when she found her own mate. I knew she had been waiting a while, since we turned 18, for her other half and every year that she didn't burdened her soul and my own. "I know this is an out of the ordinary request but please make it happen this year...She