Raija's pov That evening I stayed up most of the night learning about Sawyer. A female relative from many centuries ago was heartbroken due to Sawyer's refusal to wed and she along with others cursed the poor man to be gifted to each female descendant as payback. They didn't treat him well either since he endured mange, fleas, and other feline ailments. He also said that I was a sorceress and he would teach me how to use my powerful gifts bestowed upon me by the Moon Goddess herself. Feeling overwhelmed I finally fell asleep from exhaustion and when I woke the next morning Sawyer was curled up sleeping at my side. "He is still behaving like a cat," Rinn chortled in my head.Scooting from the mattress Sawyer stretched and rolled over to continue sleeping. I wanted to see Axel. Hoping that he had improved over the night.Alpha Daniel had warned me last night that rogue wolves were unpredictable and shouldn't be trusted. Scoffing at that I made my way to the infirmary.I was his mate a

Axel's pov "That's not a very professional thing to say, I am appalled, ma'am. If you weren't beneficial to Daniel's pack I would rip out your tongue and lower jaw," I growled and looked at Raija as I opened the door. Watching her slip out I told her to meet me outside the infirmary.Upset by what Elizabeth had said I stood there fuming momentarily."She is so wrong, Raija is very special and that comes directly from the Moon Goddess herself," Cota growled in my head. Still, what Elizabeth said about Raija's mother made my skin crawl. We would have to face that evil woman eventually."And get your mate's belongings back!" My wolf growled, making me nod.Exiting the infirmary I could see Raija walking around like she was a bit irate. She was glancing around looking disturbed with her arms crossed. Smiling, I went up behind her and lifted her bridal style making her shriek into the cool air."Relax little mate, I will carry you around," I said laughing."Put me down you great ox! I ca

Raija's pov On the drive back to the pack house I sat in the back seat with the tote of books. Axel was in the front chatting with Nick while I opened Simona's journal/diary and started skimming through her entries. I found one written about Anita being pregnant and scared about the child she carried. I became engrossed in what Simona had written. Anita didn't want Atticus to know that she was having his child. She was also having a difficult pregnancy due to being only a partial witch and carrying a powerful warlock's child which was me. Simona, who was still enraged with Atticus for sleeping with her best friend, listened to what Anita wanted. Due to Simona's anger and her jealousy, she readily consents to help her hide the baby from the warlock for payback. Once I was born Anita was having trouble handling me. I had powers even as an infant and she sought out Simona for help. Simona suggested that she get rid of her humanity. She insisted that if it was removed she would be better

Raija's povThat night Axel made love to me slowly. The urgency that was there before was replaced by giving the pleasure we both sought. The evening solidified my love for him. I did not know that the more you have sex the better it felt and I was basking in the glow lying next to Axel in complete bliss. I knew my peace would soon be interrupted when my eyes suddenly flew open to see our bedroom lit with a grayish-white light. Grabbing for a robe I slipped it on as I patted my bare feet over to the window to see the overcast sky and light flurries coming from the clouds. Scowling at seeing the snow I turned to Axel who asked me why I was sour after our lovely night. "It's snowing and I dislike it immensely," I muttered seeing him stretching."Come back to bed sweetheart and I will warm you with my body," Axel growled and wiggled his eyebrows at me.Giggling, I asked, "Didn't you get enough of me last night?" Axel's eyes glowed at me and his mouth curled."I will never reach my fill

Raija's povAlpha Daniel had ordered all his pack members to go to the foundry and stay in the bunkhouses there for the evening. It left just his family and select friends at the pack house. I quickly left his office in search of my mate who was still in residence.Rinn was yipping in my subconscious giving me directions to Axel. Once I turned the corner of the pack house I saw him stand and turn to me. I shouted and rushed toward him and jumped into his awaiting arms. Axel squeezed me so tightly I lost my breath but it didn't stop me from peppering his face with kisses."I was so miserable when you just vanished! Where is your dad so I can punch him," he growled menacingly. I laughed and shook my head."You will do no such thing, wolfman. Atticus said that after we take care of the witches and wolves both you and Sawyer are coming with us to his home so he can teach me how to properly use my magic," I said softly while gazing into his narrowed eyes. Axel was glancing over my shoulder