My stomach quivers as it suddenly drops to my feet. “Let’s just focus on you today.”“I’d rather keep my attention towards you.” He turns towards me, earning me nothing but daggered stares.I raise my eyebrow. “What do you mean by that?”He brushes the hair behind my ear, causing my heart to race. I hate that he can make me feel like this when I’m angry. “You’re very beautiful tonight Isaac . I’d like to get to know you better.”Surprise hits hard. I don’t think I’ve ever had a man say that to me after we’ve already hooked up. How pathetic is my dating life? “I’d like that.”I hear glasses clinking, drawing our attention. “Ladies and gentlemen, I want to welcome you to our Botanic Garden Ball.” Alier says, breaking the crowds attention, present on his ever prominent spot in the center of the stairs.“I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce to you, The Chosens’. Alier of Viliesia. Sarian of Valrose.” Sarian walks up the stairs with his wings wide and his hair slicked. He shoots
“Come along Isaac ,” Ellian sings as she pulls me along to meet with my parents and some of the councilors that advise Sarian and her. I whine in my head as I place another fake smile on, more than anything wanting to just disappear.They both smile as they sit at the table, while I remain standing and lean against a curtained pillar. If I sit, I’m going to fall asleep. That would be more offensive than just ignoring them. Since it’s their council, I get to zone out for just a little, though I’m aware of Murrow watching me. The father twins just love to take turns mothering me. My mother is refusing to look at me, but I can tell it’s because she’s scared. Every so often I catch her staring at my bite marks with sheer terror in her eyes. She’s scared for me, and she’s never been good at expressing her emotions outside of her own wants.The second Murrow looks away from me I feel my wrist get snagged. I get pulled behind the curtain and my mouth immediately covered. “Don’t scream,” He w
“Good, I like biting there too much.” He chuckles. “Do you know where it is?” He asks, giving me a sly smile.I know where they both are. I grin. “Yep.”“Good, don’t tell me.” He pats my stomach and gets to his feet. He flashes me a grin as I stare at him in a surprised look while he offers me a hand. “Only tell me when you’re ready, because I will instinctively bite it.”I take his hand and he helps me to my feet. “Do you want to dance?” He asks, giving me a wink.I’m still taken by surprise by his words, but it does send a blush to my face. “Yes, I do.”He kisses my lips and leads me out from behind the curtain and to the dance floor. I notice several people looking at our unkempt appearances and bite marks-including our parents-but at this moment I truly couldn’t care less.We spent the rest of the night talking and laughing; actually enjoying talking to each other since we’re not trying to rip off the other’s close. At the end of the night, he walks me to my room and leaves me wit
When we reach the palace, I keep my head low as several people have stayed around. Sarian is using his aura to force them to look away in intimidation. This gives me cover and protects my ego just a little bit more. I get announced as the Aquanian Chosen, and in the same night I get my ass handed to me by whatever Mike is.Sarian leads me back to my room, all of the others are surrounding Silas, trapped in my protective bubble. “Get dressed Isaac , you’re not sleeping in here tonight.”“Can you let me out of the bubble first?” Silas pants, clearly in pain.“Sorry, I forgot you were in there.” I gently lower him down and pop the bubble. He collapses on the ground while I stay covered by Sarian’s wings.“That was your strongest yet,” Murrow smiles, trying to cheer me up. “I couldn’t penetrate it.”“Thanks,” I say as Sarian, and I, move to my dresser. I get dressed in a navy blue silk skirt and wrap. After Sarian drops his wings I walk over to check on Silas.He smiles as he reaches to
When we enter the great hall, there are several people sitting at a long wooden tree stump. Valrose is the main country that tries to live harmoniously with nature. Next is Linru. We sit on a wooden log while the others trickle in. Alier and Ileen are surrounding Silas, along with Leo. Leo is wearing a few wraps on his arms and is glaring at me.Leo sits down. “You had to have a Hybrid for a mate.”“Technically, that’s not my fault. The Lycan God has a sick sense of humor.” I say as I fold my arms, giving Lavar a pointed look.“Yeah, I might have forgot to warn you about that.” Lavar says, sitting next to him. “He told me he was giving the to be blessed Aquanian a present specially designed for Kaelish. I thought it was something sweet.”“Well it wasn’t.” I grumble.“At least he’s cute.” Isabow says as she sits down. “But we are sorry.”I wave them off. “Just give him an earful the next time you visit the temple.”“Speaking of temple, do you want to explain what happened to Kaelish’s
My room here is basically its own ecosystem, as will the others in Valrose. It has a small stream going through the room with moss, logs, and a giant hammock that hangs in the middle of the room, big enough for two. Too bad I don’t have time to see how Silas likes it.I quickly pack my bag, my clothes hidden in a carved out log. I set my bag down and whistle, calling Wilson. She’s up top since it’s easier than using our tunnel systems. Wilson gives a loud growl from up top as I giggle. “Kaysh,” I call up to her.“What do you keep telling her?” Silas asks, leaning against the door entrance.“Coded locations,” I say, giving him a smile. “Basically our favorite spots and the temples.”“And Kaysh is?” He presses.I giggle. “The Linru temple.”His face twists. “How does that even translate?”I blush. “It’s what I called them when I was learning how to talk. Wilson has come to recognize them by these names, since we’ve had a strong bond since the day I was born. She’s actually a week older
I stop moving and stop breathing, trying to listen for him. I didn’t hear him come back in. Please don’t see me.“It’s not like you to hide from me. Are you scared of me my little mate?” Mike asks, sounding amused. “Does that mean you’ll finally tell me? And maybe tell me what this little plan is of yours?” I hear a rock shatter as he looks at where I was originally hiding. “Where are you?”Another rock shatters, getting closer. “What are you up to Isaac ?” He asks, thoroughly enjoying this hunt.I start moving, still trying to stay silent. I’m clinging to my denial. There is no way he knows I’m here, right?“Your smell is so sweet today. I’d love to taste you.” Another rock shatters, allowing me to move quicker. He takes a sharp, inhaled breath, “You’re power level is growing, and it’s sensation is invigorating. Why don’t you allow me to bite you and put you into your next level?”I get to the rocks right before the entrance and crawl out of my safe spot. Getting to my feet I start
“Since that wasn’t enough for the petty bastard, he designed for Mike ’s Lycan half to be mated to you. Yvanna managed to get him to agree that Elayna was designed to be for his vampire half, so that way vampires were somewhat expected to succeed in either outcome.“I had already selected your soul when I learned of Isongarth’s plan. Horrified by it, I went against our protocols and physically designed your soul’s body myself. That’s why I intended you to be a Hybrid. It was to give you a chance at a mate that wasn’t destined to be a tragic love tale. Armos is also such a sweetheart and helped me trick Isongarth into linking Mike with your Valkyrie side. Then I designed your mermaid half-your most attuned side since you’re my chosen-to be linked to Silas. Silas wasn’t exactly my choice, but as I explained why Elayna was chosen for Mike , Silas was chosen for you.”“So when I die, I have two gods to punch,” I summarize.She smiles, “You’re not mad at me anymore?”I shake my head. “You
Hopefully the thought that we are out of jeopardy isn’t phony, a fantasy from our purposefully deluded minds.-Isaac Weak. Inferior. Helpless. Useless.These are characteristics that should never be associated with an Alpha, yet I feel them all on a daily basis now.I have a job to do and the need to be a stable and reliable leader is essential after what has just happened. Countless new procedures need to be implemented for the safety of the packs. Each Alpha will need to take precautionary measures -ramping up training, security, and make plans with alias incase war comes.There isn’t time to stay on a sick bed with people keeping me from my work while all these pressing matters wait to be handled. Not to mention my duties as a mate and the fact she has her own position among the packs to undertake.Each day doesn’t hold enough hours to get my tasks completed even if I was healthy and able bodied, the challenges are even more daunting as I regain strength from the poison my brother
If there is a chance behind that cold wall he is capable of feeling rejection, I don’t really want him to feel it from me. I don’t want to be the one who gave up. I will be careful, but right now I want him to know I want to try.So, I reach out and grasp his hand in mine.He smiles sleepily. “Much better”“You know his lips look a little cold too”“Levi!” Isaac grumbles.“I thought I was the wing man?” Levi shrugs.Isaac doesn’t look that upset... I think I might even see a hint of a smile as I chuckle at the two of them. Soon Isaac leans his head back again and falls asleep.I’ll just hold his hand a little longer.-May“She is gonna be here any minute” I mumble against his lips as they tease mine.My mate responds by groaning in protest and pulling me closer causing me to giggle.It’s not like I wasn’t already crammed against him in the small play house that rests just inside the woods behind Robert’s parents’ home.I typically have higher standards for make-out locations. This
“Alright party people, lets get this show on the road!” I giggle nervously and nod before chancing a glance behind at Isaac . He meets my eyes looking tired but other wise emotionless. I eye him narrowly with a glare and let my frustration flood the link between us, unsure if he was even paying attention through that thick wall of his.Turning I adjust myself in my seat and pull out my phone to keep me busy on the drive.I had been working on my linking while my family was still here but with them gone and me not yet being a part of Isaac and Levi’s pack – if I ever become apart of it- I was unable to practice or use the link for the last few days. Only Isaac would be able to talk to me now and we both have been avoiding that.I imagine that the link or bond I have with Isaac works in a similar way to a pack link, and I could learn to keep him out if I try. I don’t get how I have started to be able to keep my thoughts to myself in wolf form but Freddy, Chris and Alpha Cold heart ca
I chose not to make eye contact with Isaac as he is wheeled out of the make shift hospital. I had just finished loading up a few things in the car to make this trip easier.It has almost been a week since he was poisoned but the recovery has been slow. Isaac still spends most of his time sleeping and it frustrates him to be so weak. The slightest activity seems to make him tired.It frustrates ME that he is a stubborn ass.My mate has spent his every waking moment pushing himself by dealing with pack business and trying to get out of bed. I took pity on him the first night he had ripped his IVs out and caused a commotion, now I know I shouldn’t have.He has been such a handful. Willfully disregarding Greta’s orders to the point that I was on board when she threatened to strap him down two days ago.Boy did that Idea go over well.Lucky for Isaac Levi took pity on him and talked us down.I roll my eyes remembering how ridiculous he was being yelling at us to stop babying him and hol
I squeeze my eyes shut, willing more power to be put into the spell, “Summer wood and deity ties, bring these lines to boundaries defined. Expand this protection with the flow of desired correction. Right to what has been outlined.”I hear Silas shout and Wilson growl. I start shouting the spell. “Summer wood and deity ties, bring these lines to boundaries defined. Expand this protection with the flow of desired correction. Right to what has been outlined.”“Stop Isaac !” Mike begs. “You can’t stop this spell.“Stay away from her,” Silas orders.“Please!” He screams as he begs.I feel the thunder shake the ground, and I open my eyes in enough time to see lightning strike the center of the anchor in the ward as it shatters. The earth turns black and spreads out from under me, killing the trees and grass within a mile of us.I pant as my hands clench the dead earth. Sweat has beaded on my forehead, and I try to catch my breath as the boys struggle behind me. I get to my feet very shaki
I give Mike my wrist, my blood still freely flowing. “Squeeze my blood onto each paper and say; Deliver these to Goddess Kaelish, protector of Linru. Bring what’s true in this discovered news.”He gives me a questioning look, and I didn’t miss that his neck is tense. “Why?”“Because I can’t.” I motion to my bonds.He gives me a cautious look, trying to determine if he can trust me. “Why?”“You literally have me chained to a bed, just trust me.” I say, glaring at him.Mike follows my instructions, nearly jumping out of his skin as the pages start smoking. “What are you doing Isaac ?”“Relax,” I say, the flames turning turquoise, signaling they’ve been received. When Kaelish accepts them, the flames dissipate, leaving the pages in their original state. I hand them back to him. “There, now it’s in Kaelish’s hands.”“How much magic do you actually know?” Mike asks, looking me over as if he’s seeing me for the first time.I shrug. “Almost everything. I can’t speak the original spells, b
When I find them, huddled behind Isongarth’s statue, they are clearly talking about me. I’m in no mood to explain myself, though I really should tell Silas about Alier. That can wait until after my very much needed nap.I ignore their conversation and surprised expressions as I sit down cross legged next to Silas. Skipping past looking at them, slightly annoyed they’re talking about me, I pull out a sariah petal and wipe it against one of my bloody wounds. I lay it next to me and bring a trail of salt to it, linking the other spells. I look to Leo. “Repeat after me.”After he nods, I prick my finger and pour seawater over the new wound, right over the sariah petal I had just placed, chanting as I pour. “Summer wood and deity ties, bring these lines to boundaries defined. Expand this protection with the flow of desired correction. Right to what has been outlined.”Leo starts copying me, touching my heart with his hand, flowing my power with his. “Summer wood and deity ties, bring these
“I will see you again. I will find out what you’re up to Isaac . I didn’t know you knew this much about magic, so it’s going to take me a minute.”“I’m more than the girl that you keep trying to sink your teeth into.” I tell him, walking away from him. “I know more than fighting.”“Wait,” He grunts, trying to sit up. “Did you really know Elayna?”I look behind me, trying to keep my face cold. I hold up my hand and wipe off some blood from my wrists. I point to the healed dainty fang marks. “For two years I kept her alive with my blood. Every second of every day we were together. She was a sister to me, and I miss her terribly. Her death nearly destroyed me. I knew everything about her, except for most of her family. I knew she had brothers, but nothing more than that. She would shut down and close herself off whenever that topic was broached, and I knew it was because she was purposely distancing herself so not to hurt them.“Before you ask, she never did tell me about you. She never
Well, I’m dead anyway. I walk into his room to quickly skim through his books. Nothing here can tell me what blasted spell he’s using. I need to think. Something here has to help me escape. I’ve read all of these books! I kick his bed as I try to think. Think Isaac , I shout internally as I try to slow my breathing. I kick his bed again and here a thump. I look under the bed and see Yvanna’s book. It was tucked underneath his mattress, pinned by a board. I grab it and tuck it into my bag as I try to think. I mean outside of using forbidden magic.Several hours later I’m still at a loss and trapped in this god forsaken room. The windows are sealed. His bedroom door is now locked. The only thing I can go into, is his adjoining bathroom. My head is resting against the warm wall while I sit on his surprisingly warm floor. I keep hitting my head against the wall as I try to think. Maybe if I pretend to be here waiting for him, like a loving mate, then he’ll let me off the hook. Nah.I hear