After showering and going another round in there, we dress and head out of our bedroom. Over the years, Xander has expanded the little room that Selene had given him to have alone time with us. Now, it was more of a little house. There was a large bathroom ensuite for us, but then there were also bedrooms for Alexander and Rowen, a game room, a large den, and a kitchen. When the boys were younger, they would sometimes spend entire weeks here with Xander, getting to know Arya’s family, Jacob’s parents, Charlie, and Xander. Though those who live in Selene’s realm didn’t NEED to sleep or eat, the boys still did, so expansions were made to Xander’s house. It was stocked with clothes for all five of us, our favorite foods, and games for the boys as they had grown up through the ages. The boys didn’t come for long visits anymore, but it wasn’t uncommon for them to spend a weekend or a day off with Xander a few times per month. Xander mindlinked Alexander and Charlie as we got dress
We’ve been down here for two weeks at this point. My clothes have gotten too tight for me to wear and Nyx and to scrounge up something for me to wear. At first, they were going to put me in some of the clothing that they had for the novices. It was readily available and it only made sense. But, apparently, the Red One threw a humongous hissy fit, saying that no filthy mutt would sully the clothing of the Crone. So, they had to go buy clothing for me. Suited me fine. Their clothing stank of incense anyway. I don’t know how, but Nyx never smelled like that to me. Maybe because her power wasn’t confined to that of the Crone, but came from Hecate as a whole. Depending on what power she was using, she smelled like incense, new spring leaves, or a summer breeze. But on a whole, she smelled mostly like a walk in the woods on a sunny, warm day. So, Nyx had been sent out, along with several other younger witches, to buy supplies. Apparently some of the creatures that they had nabb
I have been getting text after text from Jacob the entire day. He has finally figured out that JoJo is here with me, though he still doesn’t know where here is. It is exhausting trying to get him to leave me the fuck alone, while at the same time trying to get JoJo to at least talk to him. At least tell him that she wants nothing to do with him. I still can’t believe that Jacob did this. And he’s not only made it so that he and JoJo have rejected each other, but he’s torn apart their trio. All for what? Because he was in love with someone else? He had to know that no relationship before the mating bond is anywhere worth it. That even chosen mates don’t really have the same bond that fated mates do. That’s why most wolves will wait years, shit decades, to find their mate. It hadn’t happened since the war. Not since we have all become a single pack and required that every wolf from the ages of 16 to 25 come to the academy in Arcadia. It made it so that anyone who had a wo
The second that I linked Chris our ideas, she got so excited that she immediately linked in her dads, her fucking demi-god aunt and uncle, and a couple of other high ranked wolves. I nearly screamed in agony at what it did to me head. I just started mindlinking a few days ago and am still having issues with it. Making our two-way link suddenly filled with 10 wolves, two of them demi-gods and I instantly had the worst pain that I’ve ever felt in my life. I’ve never had a migraine before because I’m a wolf, but I’m wondering how humans function if this is what it feels like. The link immediately drops and I pass out. When I wake up, Kayla’s screaming my name, heedless of anyone hearing her. Nyx is leaning over me, afraid to touch me, but obviously very concerned that I just passed out. “I’m ok, Kayla,” I say a little groggily. I look up at Nyx and give her a half smile. “I’m ok. Chris got a little excited by our idea and linked in the entire world.” There’s pounding on the
It’s about three hours before the Riding Hoods are supposed to enter the fae realm. I made sure that I was “chosen” for guard duty earlier today so that I could get my warding materials out to the entry point and the beginnings of the spell started. I had to be careful not to do too much. The Red One would notice if any part of the spell was activated or if too many of the ingredients started to hold a charge. And that would be a problem. Though, she would be even more pissed if she had any idea how many of her witches liked to go into battle stoned as fuck. We each had plots of land in the ether that we used to cultivate whatever we needed to grow for our spells. I had an entire acre dedicated just to weed so that I could use it to barter with those witches. They seemed to think that it helped them access their powers. What it really did was dull their senses and make them less afraid. But it also made them slower to respond and eaiser to get the jump on. But hey, who am
“Is everything ready?” I ask Esteban. “Yeah, everyone’s ready for us to give them the signal. We’re just got to wait for Nyx to let us know that they’ve left and to finish up the ward,” he says. I’m full of nervous energy and having to pee every few minutes because of it. Esteban doesn’t seem to be doing any better than I am. Both of us seem to be nearly vibrating with anxiety to get out of here. Both of us want our mates and knowing that we will be with them in less than 24 hours makes the waiting even harder. I’m pacing back and forth in front of my cot when Nyx finally bursts into the room. “It’s done.” I see Esteban instantly link Chris to let her know. “But, we’ve got a problem,” Nyx says, looking out the cell door to make sure that no one is around. “What?” I ask, my voice coming out more shrilly than I had anticipated because of the anxiety and desire to get the fuck out of here. “The Red One hasn’t gone with the other witches. She took two of our top magic wielder
The relief that floods through my body the second that I hear her voice in my head is enough that I have to steady myself on the wall beside me. My legs almost went out from under me as I got back my balance. We’re standing in the plane as we wait to find out where to go. Everyone in the plane seems fine with the arrangement except for Kanati and Kamama. It is quite obvious that the god and his translator don’t travel by plane and they aren’t convinced that it will make it into the air, let alone stay there. Are you ok, Kayla? How are the pups? They didn’t hurt you guys at all, did they? The questions are coming out of my mouth fast and furious, but I can’t help it. I haven’t spoken to my mate for two weeks. My pregnant mate. My newly mated pregnant mate. I need to touch her. I need to hear my pups’ heartbeats. I need to have her in front of me as quickly as possible because my wolf hasn’t let me rest since she’s been gone. I know that Brandon feels the same as he gri
I haven’t been able to eat, sit, stay still for the whole day. I’m so anxious since I know that Esteban and Kayla will be getting out today. He hasn’t mindlinked me since last night as we were falling asleep because he needs to keep his strength up for the escape. And it’s freaking the hell out of me. It’s gotten so bad that Uncle Dev has had to stay with me so that I won’t have a panic attack, his calming Goddess Gift giving me a steady stream of energy throughout the day. Just before 6:30 in the evening, as the sun is setting, I get a quick mindlink from Esteban. They’ve left, but Nyx is upset about something. I’m overjoyed to hear from my mate and I quickly tell Uncle Devin. “The witches are in the fae realm and the ward is up.” I don’t mention what’s going on with Nyx. I need to find out what’s going on first before I get anyone freaked out. Uncle Dev immediately starts mindlinking everyone and I turn my mind back to Esteban. What’s going on with Nyx. The Red One to