Evie’s POVStacey-Get to her warn her. She needs to call her Allies. We need to work fast.Adam and I move to Mia’s office swiftly. “Cain is behind the rebellion,” I blurt out catching Mia by surprise. “Are you sure?” Mia asks. “Yes. He has the Bear, Foxes and Wolfpacks you have disrespected. It’s a long list, Mia,” Adam tells her. “You taught me to be strong and crush my enemies,” Mia stares daggers at her father and I. “No we did not,” I tell her. “That stunt today was a prime example of why you could lose the throne. You can’t dig your heels in so deep that the ground gives way. You have to have compassion Mia, you have to rule with your head and your heart. You know the cats have a point, but so do the foxes. The answers is simple. One year for every cub that was killed. Still well over 200 years, but at least its a set date, something the foxes can hold on to. A ray of hope. Now they will go after the werecats. If they kill the werecats, by your own words their breeding rest
Mia’s POV. “Thank you all for coming back,” I say as my Dad takes a seat next to Uncle Tyler. “My parents have advised me that my temper at our last meeting clouded my better judgement. I apologize to all of you for my reckless and immature behavior.”Everyone looks shocked at my admission. Charles the Eldest Werecat Delegate stands up. “My Queen have you changed your mind on the punishment of the Werefoxes?” Charles looks concerned. “Not entirely, I feel that each innocent life should be remembered by all Beasts. The number of cubs dead is unacceptable,” I motion for him to sit and he does. “The number of cubs lost was 397, one is too many but nearly 400 can not be ignored. So I propose a year per cub on the restrictions. And I ask all Beast to remind their cubs, pups, kits, and kittens, of why the restrictions are in place. We can’t allow rebellion to seed into our unified Kingdom. So I ask the Werecats to show grace and mercy, and I ask the Werefoxes to understand the punishment
Evie’s POVThe gathering has started. The challengers are looking smug and arrogant. My daughter will crush them all.“Welcome to the first Beast Kingdom Challenge. As your current Queen, I thank you for coming and participating,” Mia looks regal with Zeus and Belle at her side. “In 25 years, it will be my daughter or maybe one of your offspring that will stand here and welcome the next group of challengers. Our rules are simple: you live, you move on. Please step forward, state your names and your Beast.”“Theodore and Anna Claw, Werecat,” He is tall with yellow eyes. His beast must be a leopard or even a lion.“Peter and Carrie Hampton, WereBear,” They both look like bears, even in human form.“Jeremiah and Lucy Fox, WereFox,” He is a councilman, and politician. If he is the best they have to offer, I’m not worried.Then I see him, my own brother standing like a peacock so proud.“Jasper Shaw, Alpha of Night Claw, WereWolf,” My nephew speaks with authority.“Where is your Luna?” Mia
October 31st, 2012Dalton’s POV “Alpha,” all the pretty girls say. I’m fucking surrounded by sexy cats, witches and cops. “Dalton, you okay man?” Apollo asks.“Dude, it’s a struggle tonight. These hotties are really getting the blood going in the wrong direction,” I shake my head.“Be strong bro,” Apollo jokes, slapping my shoulder, before heading out of this house party. “Hey Dalton,” A werebear named Crystal comes up to me. “Listen, it's on the edge of mating season but I’m hot as hell. Would help me out? A little oral? Your tongue is amazing.”Crystal is very direct, and I have eaten her out a few times to help with the hard times until she can find her favored mate. Unlike Wolves and Lycans, Bears don’t mate for life or even have to see their mates every day. They come together in March, June, and November to satisfy their sexual needs and then move on, only to come back when the needs arise. Crystal has not found her preferred mating partner yet. But between my tongu
Adam’s POVTwo more granddaughters, and they are gorgeous! I can’t believe I’m sitting here with my Queen, our daughter the Queen, the King Consort, the Royal Princess, My triplet sons, their mate and all four of their children.“You know what to watch for?” I ask Mia and Zeus.“Yes we do, don’t worry so much dad,” Mia smiles at me.I’m watching too. I want to see any weaknesses I can help Mia and Zeus exploit.I don’t expect this to be a long fight. A cat vs. a fox this isn’t really a fight.The Werecats Theodore and Anna are young looking fierce and honestly look deadly.The Werefoxes Jeremiah and Lucy are in their forties. I have no idea how they won the right to represent the foxes in this battle, neither is particularly fit. I worked with Jeremiah when he first started on the council. He is smart. Much too smart to think he stand any chance at winning this fight.The Werefox population is small, and not particularly close knit. It’s possible many of them have no ideas this is hap
Mia’s POV Every seated royal has that one the death they ordered or performed that never leaves them. For my Father it is his best friend, Joshua. For me it will be my cousin, my Uncle’s only heir, Jasper. My father saw the daggers and called him out. The Guard holds up the daggers. The only choice I have is to kill my cousin. Since it is him I can’t order someone else to do it. I have to. The walk to the place the guards are holding him is the longest walk I’ll ever make. I know my father wants to be with me, or my brothers, but I am the Queen this is something I have to do. I stand with my back straight and shoulders back. “Any last words?” I ask standing in front of him. “No cousin,” Jasper really thinks reminding me of our shared grandparent will save him. *********Flashback************June 30 1991“You and I are not friends,” I remind my little cousin. “I am a Lycan and the next queen you are an Alpha wolf.”“We are cousins,” Jaspers demands. “Sharing one grandparent mean
Mia’s POV“You okay baby?” Zeus asks me. “I want Cain in a cell,” I say emotionless. I don’t have a choice but to shut down my emotions right now. My brothers move to carry out my order and I hear Cain fighting them. But even a Alpha wolf is no match for Three Royal Lycans. “Mia I’m here when you a ready to talk,” Zeus tells me. “Go find Savannah and find the copper injections,” I tell Zeus.“Terry and Athena are on it,” He rubs my back. I nod and lead him to Cain’s cell. “You are my nephews,” Cain spits at the boys.“What does that mean to us traitor?” Dalton whips him with a silver cat and nine tails. “Your own niece you plot against,” Colton sneers and pours wolvesbane on his open wounds. “She needs to learn respect,” Cain screams in pain. “Respect is earned,” Apollo punches him in the face. “And you haven’t earned it.”“Did you prepare the copper?” I ask. My brothers ready round two. “Yes, Jasper didn’t want me to, but I can’t lose my son,” Cain yells. “Your son is dead
Amanda’s POV“If he wants Mia dead you would be next,” I tell Apollo who is getting ready to join the search. “He doesn’t know me,” Apollo tries to lie, but he is the worst liar. “Your face is everywhere,” I tell him. “Love, I have to help,” Apollo tells me. “I’m the first born, the best tracker and it’s my job.” “You are an Alpha of the Royal pack,” I yell back. “There are three of us, I can be spared,” he yells at me. “But I love you most,” I yell out then cover my mouth. I never intended to ever say that out loud. It’s true I have always been in love with Apollo and I do in fact love him the most. “Baby,” Apollo softens quickly pulling me to him. “Never say that out loud again.” “I can’t believe I said this time,” I mumble into his chest. “Baby,” Apollo lifts my chin and I see him smiling. “Did you mean it?” I look up at him and pull his lips to mine. He pushes his bag to the side as we crawl on to the bed. My need for him in particular is heavy. “Fuck you feel good,” Ap