Raija's pov I pulled Axel's borrowed flannel tighter around myself due to the cooler fall weather. I didn't run hot like Axel and was shivering.Seeing the ferris wheel lit up in the distance I concluded that we were north of Worthington and a few miles from Alpha Daniel's pack house. Nick was further up ahead and had wandered into the yard of a farmer's home. I could make out his human silhouette near a clothesline pulling off articles of clothing and putting them on. Rolling my eyes at his thievery I rushed to the log fence and made a sound to capture his attention. "Shhhhhh!" He called back and I narrowed my eyes to see two hound dogs sniffing around his legs.He headed to my side wearing a hoodie sweatshirt and holding up a pair of baggy pants at the sides of his hips."My dad is sending his guard Scott, the prick, to come get us. He will be heading down 413th Street," he said casually.Glancing around I groaned as the dogs wagged their tails at us."Are we close to that street?"
Raija's pov That evening I stayed up most of the night learning about Sawyer. A female relative from many centuries ago was heartbroken due to Sawyer's refusal to wed and she along with others cursed the poor man to be gifted to each female descendant as payback. They didn't treat him well either since he endured mange, fleas, and other feline ailments. He also said that I was a sorceress and he would teach me how to use my powerful gifts bestowed upon me by the Moon Goddess herself. Feeling overwhelmed I finally fell asleep from exhaustion and when I woke the next morning Sawyer was curled up sleeping at my side. "He is still behaving like a cat," Rinn chortled in my head.Scooting from the mattress Sawyer stretched and rolled over to continue sleeping. I wanted to see Axel. Hoping that he had improved over the night.Alpha Daniel had warned me last night that rogue wolves were unpredictable and shouldn't be trusted. Scoffing at that I made my way to the infirmary.I was his mate a
Raija's pov Heading outside with Sawyer the thought of there being any issues never came to my mind.Probably because I was only focusing on my mate. So when we both stumbled upon Jarrod Johnson snooping through the field picking flowers I was unprepared. Luckily Sawyer quickly raised his hands and froze the old bastard in place. Jarrod was slumped over with his hands on some yarrow."Go back and inform the Alpha that there are trespassers on his land. I don't know what he wants to do with him," Sawyer said firmly. "You sure are a bossy little fella," I mumbled sourly as I jogged back to the pack house. Calling out for Daniel, Nick came to stand on the landing of the stairs shaking his head."He is at the foundry, what's up?""Sawyer and I found a trespasser and need to know what to do with him," I growled. Cocking his brow, he asked me if I knew who it was.Nodding, I said Jarrod. Shuddering Nick hurried down the stairs and then proceeded to rub his chin in thought."The old fucker
Axel's pov "That's not a very professional thing to say, I am appalled, ma'am. If you weren't beneficial to Daniel's pack I would rip out your tongue and lower jaw," I growled and looked at Raija as I opened the door. Watching her slip out I told her to meet me outside the infirmary.Upset by what Elizabeth had said I stood there fuming momentarily."She is so wrong, Raija is very special and that comes directly from the Moon Goddess herself," Cota growled in my head. Still, what Elizabeth said about Raija's mother made my skin crawl. We would have to face that evil woman eventually."And get your mate's belongings back!" My wolf growled, making me nod.Exiting the infirmary I could see Raija walking around like she was a bit irate. She was glancing around looking disturbed with her arms crossed. Smiling, I went up behind her and lifted her bridal style making her shriek into the cool air."Relax little mate, I will carry you around," I said laughing."Put me down you great ox! I ca
Raija's pov The closer we traveled to Worthington the more apprehensive I felt. Even though my mom had been terrible to me she was still my mother and I was worried about her. "Why do you think she would work with the Serpent Breath Coven?" I asked my wolf, Rinn. She just whimpered in my mind and said," I'm not sure dear but some things are not always what they appear to be." Scrunching my nose at her cryptic words I glanced at the scenery that passed us by. All I knew for certain was that I was being searched for but for what reason I was unaware. "Hey mate, are you doing okay? Your thoughts are all over the place," Axel mumbled softly. Giving him a grin that didn't meet my eyes I said," Yeah I just have a lot of questions that I wish I had answers for regarding my mom's bizarre behavior." Nick glanced at us through the rearview mirror and growled," One of you could have rode in the front so I don't appear like an Uber." Chuckling, Axel told him he wasn't letting me sit in the b
Raija's pov On the drive back to the pack house I sat in the back seat with the tote of books. Axel was in the front chatting with Nick while I opened Simona's journal/diary and started skimming through her entries. I found one written about Anita being pregnant and scared about the child she carried. I became engrossed in what Simona had written. Anita didn't want Atticus to know that she was having his child. She was also having a difficult pregnancy due to being only a partial witch and carrying a powerful warlock's child which was me. Simona, who was still enraged with Atticus for sleeping with her best friend, listened to what Anita wanted. Due to Simona's anger and her jealousy, she readily consents to help her hide the baby from the warlock for payback. Once I was born Anita was having trouble handling me. I had powers even as an infant and she sought out Simona for help. Simona suggested that she get rid of her humanity. She insisted that if it was removed she would be better
Raija's pov Sawyer was sitting up in his bed. His cat-like eyes lit up when he saw me coming into the room."Did you tell him what I discovered?" I asked Axel softly. He nodded and said, "He already was aware of your parentage.""Really," I sighed in irritation.Sitting on a chair near the bed I asked the werecat how he was doing. Lifting his arms out to show me his chest I could see that he had healed perfectly."I believe that I should be asking you that question, miss. I'm sure everything you have discovered about yourself is a big shock," he said with hesitation.He patted my thigh and I attempted to smile. A little miffed about him not bothering to tell me beforehand I was a tad bitter."So you were already aware of my true parentage and never bothered mentioning it to me? I could have avoided so much had I known the truth!" I asserted with my eyes narrowed at him.Noticing him grit his teeth he replied," I've been a cat and couldn't tell you! You only recently carried a wolf I
Raija's povThat night Axel made love to me slowly. The urgency that was there before was replaced by giving the pleasure we both sought. The evening solidified my love for him. I did not know that the more you have sex the better it felt and I was basking in the glow lying next to Axel in complete bliss. I knew my peace would soon be interrupted when my eyes suddenly flew open to see our bedroom lit with a grayish-white light. Grabbing for a robe I slipped it on as I patted my bare feet over to the window to see the overcast sky and light flurries coming from the clouds. Scowling at seeing the snow I turned to Axel who asked me why I was sour after our lovely night. "It's snowing and I dislike it immensely," I muttered seeing him stretching."Come back to bed sweetheart and I will warm you with my body," Axel growled and wiggled his eyebrows at me.Giggling, I asked, "Didn't you get enough of me last night?" Axel's eyes glowed at me and his mouth curled."I will never reach my fill