Ethan looked up from the table where he and Elena were sharing breakfast, as Mikhail walked in after the phone call ended.
For the first time in months, a genuine smile graced his features, and he seemed excited.
"Great I'm glad you're both here, I have some news." The younger wolf sat down, shoveling bacon and eggs onto his plate, even taking time to compliment Ethan on how well everything was cooked before their stares told him he should spill the beans.
"That was Shadow," Mikhail grinned "Isabella is pregnant!" There were excited gasps at the table and hugs all-around at the exciting news. All three wolves adored Mikh
The plane stood tall on the runway, as the night stars shone clearly from a bright sky. The weather had calmed enough for them to risk the flight back, and begin finalizing the war plan once they landed. Vamps flew up the steps into the personnel carrier like wraiths in a horror movie, followed leisurely by the rogues looking forward to spilling blood.Santos was next, taking his place amongst the wolves, and behind them the dark witches materialized like phantoms, scaling the steps and filing in. The snow on the ground by the plane started melting and Magnus's lips curled evilly as the lower demons arrived to complete the passenger list making the trip back to the States. Magnus waited until everyone was seated in their own specially built housing compartments and the locks were in place before he took h
Everything was slowly coming undone and damned if he knew how to fix it. Beyond the static things like organizing more bodies on border patrol, sending scouts to try and find the location of the vamps, or introducing a curfew to keep his people safe, the only other thing he could do was train them harder, so he was going back to basics. Every man, woman, child, or elderly that was able, was learning how to defend themselves against stronger opponents. And Shadow was doing it himself, an Alpha training his members, just like the old days instead of leaving it to the Gamma of the pack. A practice that had become commonplace over the years.The Ravenclaw coven had pleaded their allegiance and were training in their own way back at the Academy, along with the other supernaturals associated with the high pries
The house had never been overrun with noise, but it was strange how the absence of one person could make the whole home seem too quiet. Thankfully, Elena was asleep after their shared sexual release, and Ethan made sure to hold her in his arms, cuddling her tightly until her breath evened out. Unfortunately, sleep didn't come to him so easily, and at 4 am, Ethan finally gave up. Rising quietly, he went into the kitchen to make a cuppa. His mum would be just getting out of bed now, preparing for her trek to the kitchens from their little cottage in the woods of Shadow Moon. Coming to a decision, he decided to give the old woman a call.
Valenar's room was gutted. Black charcoaled walls and hot spots where broken furniture lay smouldering were the only things showing any kind of resistance to Raeann's fire fury. The fifteen-year-old had been taken away to the infirmary by Caroline, and he was currently supervising the witches' attempts to recreate some of Valenar's personal effects. He hadn't even had time to explain about the whole mate bond, and damn, did his girl have a temper! Quinley Barrett, a long time friend, and student witch, made her way over to where Valenar sat on the ground. Her hands were closed, and she smiled shyly before she sat down next to him.Quinle
It took an hour before the vampire decided it was safe enough to return to his infirmary; Markus was terrified of the Ice dragons, and knowing that Caroline was willing to risk her life to save her granddaughter humbled him. Markus enjoyed being a doctor at the Academy, it had its own level for vampires, and there were animals to chase down for prey, with the added bonus of having human blood pulsing through the critters system, thanks to a transference spell perfected by the resident Yokai (Blood spirits).Vampires weren't ostracised here, instead, they were taught to explore their lesser-known abilities, like acrobatics, compulsion and glamour
This time around, when Ethan woke up, he could see shapes and move his fingers a little. 'I'm losing my fucken mind, Ethan!'Was Drastus' contribution to their problem, and if it wasn't for the seriousness of their predicament, he would have laughed at his wolf's temper, only nothing about this was remotely funny.A door to his right opened, and the heat emanating from the figure that walked through was almost unbearable. "Wake up, princess." A guttural voice commanded, and then Ethan's true torture began.Surgat was a lower level demon, but he was well known for unlocking secrets-at a terrible cost-and; having al
Morgana let her senses guide her feet. In a blur of speed, the hybrid covered the ground as the pull grew ever stronger; the moon was a sliver tonight, making the natural light muted, aiding in hiding Morgana from wolves' eyes. Finally, the Seductress found herself on the far end of the territory, next to the Mountain ranges, where a rustic looking cottage sat, nestled into its foothills. Gliding up to the door, Morgana was surprised to find it swinging open, welcoming her inside.A long hallway beckoned to her, and she found herself in a daze, following a trail that only her heart could see...
Raeann sat on a log in the midst of the dark forests back home as the big grey wolf approached her. His dark brown eyes showed his suffering as he sat down at her feet. "I need you to tell my human that I fought bravely, and only death separated us, but I will wait for him." The wolf said to her. "Who is your human?" The seer asked, wanting to ease the Alpha wolf's pain. He stood once more, looking into the forest before replying, "Ethan Fletcher, Midnight Pack."And light began to glow, beckoning Drastus home.Still, Raeann waited, sitting on a log in the forest. More and more wolves followed, giving the names of their hu