??? POVGidian watched as Carson's eyes fought to stayopen. He could sense his best friend's soul drifting away from his body.Gidian and Zander both were crying internally.They have never felt so helpless and hopeless before. The thought of living inthis God-forsaken world without Carson sent a wave of pain through their body.Their heart slammed painfully against their chestevery time they saw Carson gasp to catch his breath.They thought about what would happen If he died.There'd be no one to tell those inappropriate, yethilarious jokes.They'd have no one to talk to about their problems.The thought of them never hearing Carson's laughagain, sent them falling to their knees."Why is this happening Moon Goddess? Pleasetake us instead! Carson doesn't deserve this!" Gidian was angry at theMoon Goddess, he didn't understand why she was allowing this to happen.Zander was sitting helpless at the front ofGidian's mind, watching as the life of his friend was being crushed by th
"Just a little moreHazel!" Zander said.Carson began to thrash on the ground, the oxygenwas being blocked off from his brain. He started to foam at his mouth.Gidian didn't know if they'd get to him before hisbrain becomes damaged. There are just some things not even werewolf healingcould fix."Hazel, we might not get to Carson in timebefore his brain becomes badly damaged," Zander sniffled."What should we do then?""I don't know, but something is telling methat you should get on my back," Gidian answered.Hazel didn't question it, she too had this strangeurge to climb on Gidian's back. She hurried over and swung her legs overGidian's muscular back.It was hard to mount her feet on the huge beast."Are you ok up there?" Gidian asked."Yes, I'm quite comfortable. So what's next?""Just hold on Kitten."Hazel bent in a jockey's position and wrapped herhands around the huge wolf's neck. Her instincts told her to close her eyes andfocus on the heat of the sun. She began to draw
HAZEL'S POV"Why are you guys all on the ground?" Hazelasked in surprise."You are just so amazing Luna." Topherwas the first to stand up.The others slowly followed his lead. Cleopatraimmediately took Carson's hand in hers.Zander ran and knelt beside his unconsciousfriend. "Cleo, what did Declan say?""He said they'll be here as soon aspossible." Cleo began sobbing again. Zander lifted his hand and wipedCleo's tears."It's okay CC, Carson will be ok."She nodded her head and fell into Zander's arms.She began to cry on Zander's chest. I was souncomfortable. Everyone was naked except for Allen and myself.I felt jealousy pull against my heartstring, Iswallowed hard as I watched him comfort her."Easy Luna, I can smell your jealously!"Talon whispered.Oh great, I guess I won't be able to hide myfeelings from these werewolves."Yeah, we all smell it!" Topher added. Irolled my eyes."I am not jealous." I lied."We can also tell when you're lying,Luna," Allen smirked.FUCK! I
Gerry gulped and I saw afew droplets of sweat slide down his forehead.Zander then marched over towards Isis. Declan washolding Carson's head while the blonde woman checked his neck. The three of usfollowed Zander."Isabelle, is he going to be ok?" Theblonde lady looked up at me and Gerry. "It's ok Doctor, Hazel is my mateand the guy is Cleo's mate," Zander explained.Isabelle shot to her feet and jumped in my arms."Luna, it's a pleasure to meet you." Her eyes glossed with tears. Iguess being a Luna is a big deal around these parts."Nice to meet you too Isabelle, but you cancall me Hazel."Zander grunted in disapproval."Ok Hazel and you can call me Izzy." Shesmiled. "And you are?" She asked Gerry."I'm Gerard, but everyone calls me Gerry andyou must be the pack doctor.""Yes, I am. It's nice to meet you Gerry andplease call me Izzy.""Enough pleasantries. Izzy come and fix myBeta, or am I not allowed to call you that." I swore I saw smoke comingfrom Zander's nose and ea
Zander and I went over towhere Agatha was. "Here she is," I said."This can't be!" Isis trembled."She looks different but, I'm sure she was my sister!" She revealed."Your sister?" Zander and I both said."Yes, but I thought she died centuries ago, Ithought she died along with her twin sister.""Don't tell me her twin sister's name isAgnes," I said."Yes, that's her name.""Well Agnes was here too, but before Zandercould kill her, a dark mist came for her.""KING LUCIFER! THAT'S HIS SIGNATURE, DARKSMOKES, AND MISTS." Isis explained."Who is he?" Zander questioned."He is the twin's father.""Oh, but not yours?" I inquired."No, my mother was a white witch and myfather was a white wizard, but when my father died my mother had an affair witha dark wizard and that's how the twins were born. My mother raised them aswhite witches but their father was secretly teaching them dark magic. A fewcenturies ago, they turned on my mother and me and we fought to the death. Mymother sacrif
HAZEL'S POV"So you are a fucking hunter!" Zanderroared. He stood up abruptly from the dining table and flipped it over, sendingeverything crashing to the floor."Calm down Z, he means us no harm. He didn'teven believe them about werewolves until he met us?" Cleo tried to reasonwith Zander."So why join the leagues of huntersthen?" Zander seethed through his teeth."It was just a way to pay for my tuition. Yousee, I lost my scholarship and I almost dropped out of my graduate program.They offered to pay my fees if I joined their organization, and it's the riseof the hunters, not the league of the hunters." Gerry corrected.Zander closed his eyes tightly. We could all feelZander's anger. He opened his eyes and then he spoke. "Ok, since you'reCleo's mate, you are now my responsibility, I'll pay for your expenses, youjust need to leave the organization.""But Zander it's not that easy." Gerrygot up from his chair."What do you mean?""I know two guys who ended up dead after th
HAZEL'S POVBeautiful! I thought as I examined the smallgolden chest that I held in my hands. The mark of Helios sat on top of itsrectangular frame. I was still amazed that my birthmark and the mark were oneand the same."Is that it?" Zander asked."Yes."His eyes sparkled at the exquisiteness of theitem. "Do you want me to give you some privacy?""No, I want you here when I open it."I ran my hand over it once more and then I tried openingit, but to my amazement, the damn thing wouldn't open.I studied the chest again and I noticed that therewas no latch, no keyhole, and no buckle. There seemed to be no way to open it."Then how the hell do I open it?" Iquickly became frustrated and I threw the chest across the room into the wall."Calm down Kitten," Zander pulled me inhis arms."How am I suppose to know what's inside, ifthe stupid thing won't open," I grunted."Ok, just take a few minutes to breathe andthen try again."I switched on the A.C., I needed to cool down. Isat
HAZEL'S POVThe earth stood still, my mind went blank and myheart felt heavy. My soul was filled with pain and questions. If it wasn't forZander's hold around my waist, then I would surely tumble to the ground."Hazel, Hazel... talk to me, Kitten!"Zander's voice sounded like he was far away, even though he was standing rightin front of me. "Kitten please snap out of it." He moved his handsfrom my waist and settled them on my shoulders. He shook me hard, but I stilldid not respond. I was just staring into space, dazed and confused.He tugged me to his muscular body and encased meinto a warm hug. He lowered his head to the crook of my neck. "Hazel,everything will be ok, I promise." He pulled away from the hug and loweredhis head to my eyes. "Hazel? I don't know what to do. You're not talkingto me...shit! You're not even blinking. I think I should call someone...maybeGabrielle."I knew Zander was speaking, but my mind was toobusy searching for answers to all the questions cir