“Wow,” I gasp, looking out the window at our beautiful new multi-story home. It has been built in the style of a modern Viking long house.There is a large upper deck set against a wall of windows, with a view of the lake that will be a perfect place to relax. I can see myself sitting with my mates and our pups watching the sunrise over the lake.“Liliana helped a lot with ideas of what you liked, on the deck off our room there is a hammock and day bed. The upstairs is a loft with vaulted ceilings and skylights so we can watch the northern lights. Our den downstairs is still being worked on, but it’s nearly there,” Osric admits, walking around opening my door for me and helping me out of the car.“It’s so beautiful, thank you both of you. I couldn’t ask for more,” I feel tears well in my eyes while looking up at the home they built for us and our pups.“We love you Raven, just like you we wanted a place that’s ours. If we have guests, they can stay at the guesthouse down the road, and
“They’ve crossed the border.” Osric growls from the bar, getting some ice for me as I’ve been in labor all day, it’s nearing 2 A.M. and the full moon is nearly at its peak. My dad was right, almost an hour after getting here, the room filled with Osric and Embry’s scents, I couldn’t stand anyone else coming into the room. Even Liliana coming in makes me growl, feeling like I have to keep this room safe from anything and anyone for my pups. “Embry!” I cry out, gripping onto the pillow in front of me as tight as I can when I feel a very strong contraction hit hard. “It’s ok we’re right here.” Osric hurries over to me as I shake my head feeling more pain shoot through my stomach and back. “Sorry, I had to check in with Ryder, the fighting has begun.” Embry apologizes, coming over to me, they are both dressed in boxers after shifting back when we ate dinner. “It hurts so badly.” I whimper while digging my claws into Osric’s forearm, now on my hands and knees, as he moves closer and r
Liliana’s POV “It sounds like she has two healthy pups.” Mummo smiles while looking up at the ceiling when we hear Raven’s cries stop only to hear her babies. “Good, I can’t imagine how exhausted she must be.” I smile at Aiden, laying back on the lounge with him in my lap. “Birthing two, I can only imagine.” Karen speaks making me nod, when I see her shake her head. “Raven is strong, exhausted now, but strong.” I admit, staring at my son as he leans forward and hugs my belly. “Just as exhausted as I was when I had you.” I smile at Aiden who looks up at me with a giant gummy grin giggling. “He’s so precious.” Mummo smiles down at us then sits by my legs, and runs her fingers through Aiden’s blonde hair. “He really is, he’s going to be such a perfect big brother.” I yawn when Aiden does, making me look at the clock to see it’s almost four in the morning. “He will, Ryder will be so enamored with them both,” Mummo muses, as I watch my father and Vaari become alert, rushing towards
“I got him! Raven, I need you to trust me.” Jonathan voice comes from the kitchen as he drags in a very beat up werewolf that is covered in Dad’s blood.“What are you doing?” I question as my voice quivers, when I look at him, hoping he knows how to save our father.When interrogating Jonathan, I’ve been getting through to him some with my efforts to get him to turn on Orin to protect his son.“A life for a life. Liliana let me see your left hand and leave your right hand on Gideon. Your healing power is ancient just like Raven’s power, you can take the life of your father’s killer to save him.” Jonathan explains, throwing the battered werewolf at Liliana’s feet.Liliana looks furious, angrier than I have ever seen her, as she instantly digs her claws into the man’s chest.Liliana’s claws dig in deep, as she instinctively begins draining his life creating a dull red light appear between them.After a moment a bright white light that turns lavender emanates from her right hand that res
Ryder’s POV “What’s the game plan?” Thane questions, walking up behind me. I stare at the border trying to figure out how to get through this without getting a bunch of people killed. “I don’t know, how far out do you think they are?” I question looking through the trees, focusing my vision and sense of smell. “Look, they’re here.” Thane points to the northwest edge of the trees, and I can make out a few scouts shifted just within the tree line. “Get everyone ready, make sure we have scouts sticking to all edges of the border. If anyone tires to sneak through, I want to know.” I order Thane, then walk towards Jyrki and Angel who are watching the same section of trees Thane pointed out. “Ryder,” Jyrki nods, looking to me for what to do. “Is there anything that can be done to avoid all-out war?” I ask, looking to Angel and Jyrki knowing they’re some of the best warriors alive. “Find Lucas and cut the head off the snake.” Angel shrugs his shoulders making Jyrki nod his head in agre
“How far?” I link looking in the direction instantly spotting Lucas, I tilt my head as I can see his aura, he’s lit up like a beacon.“Thirty yards,” Jacoby answers with a wheeze like he is hit.“I see him, are you ok?” I growl, when Lucas and I lock eyes.“I’m ok,” Jacoby coughs, I shake my head and navigate my way through the battle field putting myself within striking distance of Lucas.“Beta Ryder, has your Alpha sent you to announce her surrender?” Lucas taunts from his placement, perched up on a tree stump.“Please tell me you’re going to shut this prick up?” I hear Thane through the link, making me look to my left to see a black wolf that’s larger than Thane.“Remember what I told you?” I ask looking to my right to see Thane’s leaner black wolf that’s a smaller version of Angel’s wolf.“Do what you’ve got to do bro, dad and I have your back,” Thane nods, making me step forward and shift back to answer Lucas and announce my intentions.“Raven would never surrender Wolf Creek to
I rip into his flank making him try to chase me, I pivot and move against his exposed side grabbing his throat.I snap my jaws around his flesh as tightly as I can, tearing into him when I shake my head violently.Lucas slips from my grip bleeding profusely from his fresh wounds, I walk closer shifting back to my human form.“Do you submit?!” I demand, as he attempts to lunge at me with the little energy, he has remaining.I side-step him, wrapping one arm around his throat pulling his giant fury body against my chest.I lock my free arm around my wrist that’s holding him in place, then tighten my grip choking him.“Submit!” I command, feeling my aura surge within me unleashing a power I never knew I was capable of.Since marking Liliana, I can feel I’ve become stronger, but I never knew I had an aura matching hers.“Never!” Lucas chokes, when he is forced to shift back.I ignore his claws dig into the muscles of my forearm, and shake my head knowing I have no choice but to take his l
Raven’s POV “Alpha Ryder,” I smile when the door opens and Ryder enters with Embry behind him. “Alpha Raven, congratulations on the twins,” Ryder chuckles deeply, when Liliana tackles him in a hug, squishing Aiden between them. “Mine, my Alpha,” Liliana whimpers into his chest holding him close as Aiden snuggled comfortably between them. “Dada, Dada,” Aiden giggles, looking up at Ryder then nuzzles into his chest with Liliana. “My Luna and my boy,” Ryder whispers against her hair, then kisses her and Aiden relieved to have them in his arms. “Thank you, you kept our people safe from invaders; congratulations on your new position.” I bow my head out of respect, glad that I was able to focus on giving birth to my son and daughter with my mates by my side. “Of course, you’re my sister and I will always keep you and our people safe, besides you needed Osric and Embry here with you. New Moon wishes to have an alliance with Wolf Creek making us sister packs working together to bring th