Stephanie’s Perspective:I had just finished my letter to Brock when a roar like thunder startled us. Dahlia and I rushed to the balcony and saw my brother Jeremy and his mate arriving on dragons.The balcony shuddered beneath our feet as the great beasts descended from the roiling clouds above, their scales shimmering like a thousand eyes in the fading light. My breath caught in my chest, equal parts awe and fear gripping me.Even though the moon was the night's sole source of light, the dragons' golden scales illuminated the sky.Every dragon that descended upon the practice field transformed into their human shape, mirroring the strong, toned physique of a wolf but with much taller physique in both their human and draconic forms. Unlike the wolves, however, these dragons shifted without the humiliation of nakedness; they emerged fully clothed. I couldn't help feeling a twinge of envy at their convenience. After my own shifts, I always had to fish my clothes from a hollowed tree, ro
Linda’s Perspective:Marcellus relentlessly drills me in how to master control over Edna, my prophetic guide, teaching me to summon my visionary powers at will.In truth, he's an excruciating thorn in my side—unceasingly business, lacking any concept of fun.Frankly, he's a pain in my backside, with his constant focus on work and no fun. I once added mustard to his orange juice, and when he wrinkled his nose, I burst into laughter. He thought the juice had gone bad. Unfortunately, he didn't appreciate the joke, and as punishment for my "Impish Behavior," he extended my study hours.Occasionally, I steal a glance at my mate, on the sofa inside the office of Marcellus with us in clear view on the balcony just outside—devotedly reluctant to leave my side. The warmth in my heart increases, knowing how deeply he cares, despite the numerous pranks I've played, endlessly testing his patience.Marcellus interrupted my daydreaming, trying to get my attention. I turned to face him, knowing it w
Linda’s Perspective:Amid the chaos, a new vision seized me. I stood among Brock's pack as it became surrounded by an alliance of rogues, vampires, and ghastly beings resembling death itself. Adrian's voice pierced the uproar, commanding his forces to encircle the pack entirely. Their objective was clear: capture Brock's Luna to cripple Brock by striking at his heart.Brock commanded profound respect from most packs, who would follow him into the dark without hesitation—his leadership marked by honor and integrity. This revelation was urgent. I needed to race to the pack with this warning; Adrian's forces had them surrounded without their knowledge.Emerging from my trance, I noticed my mate, exhausted from channeling his healing powers to bring the King and Brock back from death's doorway. He needed to come with me; my mate's strength was depleted.Now that two witches and a warlock had joined the fig
Sapphire’s Perspective:Every pack has its secrets, including the Silverton's. That's why I never joined them as their pack witch; their mysteries outnumber the rest of the other packs' secrets.The Silverton pack feels entitled and superior to werewolves not born but made by the Moon Goddess.I admire Alpha Brock for his honesty and dedication to the pack, which is why I pledged my loyalty to protect it.While working on paperwork in my office, my thoughts drifted to the day Luna Marietta, Stephanie's mother, witnessed me reject my mate during a cruise for various packs and shifter species. I was there as a guardian for the allied packs.My intended was the married Vampire King, a man with numerous lovers. Despite longing for a god-given mate, my mate dismissed the significance of our bond, and so did Silverton's Alpha and Luna. They preached the value of such ties to their children. Th
Sapphire's Perspective After walking into Stephanie's mind and chatting with her, I detected a child with powerful abilities stirring inside her as she was gently awakening—a single child among those she carried. My suspicions stirred; I chose to wait for confirmation. I glanced at Brock to reassure him about his mate. "Alpha, your mate is in good health. She's merely been playing with your sons. She will rouse from her sleep shortly. I'll return to the office now. While you attend to your mate, I'll oversee the pack's welfare." Brock regarded me with astonishment. "You're taking care of the pack?" Nodding, I elaborated, "And managing quite expertly. I've stationed our men securely along the borders and have cast a potent magical barrier surrounding our territory, effectively barring Adrian and his cohorts. I'm certain that my sister and Crystal, hidden within the magical realm, are launching magical attacks against them.
Stephanie’s Perspective: Sitting up, I feel wonderful! Although Brock attempts to gently push my head back onto the pillow, I resist. "Brock!" I said, placing my hands softly on either side of his face. "I was so worried about you!" Brock gave me a stern look. "Stephanie, what happened earlier? Tell me about the mission and how you ended up in the pack hospital." I begin to explain the night's events with some reluctance, from battling a ghoulish giant that resembled death itself to winding up in premature labor. "I admit, I didn't follow the doctor's orders to stay in bed," I said. "But there was a war going on, and my priority was to ensure your safe return." "Stephi, did you really risk your own life and that of our unborn pups?" "Brock, I felt fine!" I insist. "Then why are you here in the hospital?" He's earning his nickname now. "Why do you think, 'butt breath'? Did you get stabbed? Well, as your mate, I may not show the wound, but wh
Brock’s Perspective:Stephanie's mind-link was tense with trouble in our last mental communication. The moment she fell silent, I instructed Sapphire to ensure that Vincent remained within the barrier at all costs. Simultaneously, I alerted the guards to detain Vincent if spotted and to escort him directly to me.A nagging suspicion clawed at my mind. Why would Vincent bypass me and instead make his way to Stephanie's room? And why did Stephanie's tone edge with caution?My footsteps echoed through the conference room, the soles of my shoes scuffing the floor while I paced back and forth, racking my brain for reasons behind Vincent's betrayal."Sapphire, were you able to prevent Vincent from breaching the barrier?""Alpha, his DNA has not yet crossed it," Sapphire reported with solemn assurance. "I've configured the barrie
Stephanie’s Perspective:I positioned myself to see both astral Brock and Vincent. It became clear Vincent didn't want to harm me; he was torn because he simply aimed to rescue his mate from Adrian. I empathized if Adrian had taken Brock, I'd go to great lengths to reclaim my mate."Vincent!" I shouted, struck by a plan to retrieve his mate without jeopardizing myself or upsetting Brock by using me as bait."Listen, I have an idea. We'll need Sapphire's assistance. Without another viable plan, we can't break through the barrier.Additionally, I've concealed a special gift from most. I don't want people to feel uncomfortable around me, thinking I am reading their mind twenty-four seven. Truthfully, the ability is sometimes annoying. I really don't want to know what people think. What I can do is establish a telepathic connection with almost anyone, except for pure humans. I'll use this ability to mentally inform Adrian tha