Grayson's hands splayed around the pup within my swollen abdomen and he chuckled."She's growing very quickly," he said with a smile."Is your brain issue resolved?" I questioned bluntly and he sobered and nodded his head."Yes but I'm a hybrid now and believe me it caused some major issues with my original wolf pack. Thankfully my uncle has been doing all the work. I'm considering going into retirement and letting him and Mabel take over the pack and perhaps build a new home for us in Chechnya. How do you feel about moving to another continent?" I looked worriedly up at him and he smirked."I'm kidding dear. I'm sure that your return will ease the pack members and new hybrids that have joined the Black Mountain village," he mumbled casually. I exhaled my relief until he asked how it went living with the vampires."The king has been overly protective of my pup and wishes to be the first one she lays eyes on," I said in irritation. Grayson chuckled and nodded."Of course, that old fart
I sat next to Violet holding her hand within my own as we listened to Devin tell us his version of what had happened. He and his father had gone north to visit with Draven when the head of the vampire council elders Stephen Romanov came in with his henchmen Ivan and Boris. They ordered the king and Draven to leave with them to face the other elders for judgment."It was hard on Draven, he cried like a little girl as they hauled him away, certain they were going to take his heart. You can imagine how it made my father appear," Devin growled roughly as he rubbed his eyes."Why is Draven such a pussy?" Violet asked candidly. Devin glared at her and said," he isn't a pussy. My brother has a gentle heart and nature. He can't help that he was coddled in his youth and raised within a monastery." "With actual monks!" She added. Michael and I chuckled at her surprising outburst."Before the blood wars, individuals thought that vampires could be converted to religion…the whole blood of Christ
Grayson lifted me into his arms and I buried my face into his neck as I wept for my taken pup."Hush, sweetheart. It is going to be alright. Our daughter will return a lovely grown woman," he said softly and I glanced up at him wide-eyed."A grown woman, Forest! I wished to raise her and watch her grow. I wanted to watch her take her first steps, and hear her say her first words," I said firmly as tears still fell from my eyes. Grayson nodded as he set me to my feet in his bathroom."I did as well love but as wolves or Lycans we must follow the council's wishes or feel the wrath of the moon Goddess. Don't think for a minute that she is benevolent," he grunted harshly."She only started crying when she was taken from us. She's just a tiny pup," I growled as I watched my mate start the hot water for the bath and wiped away my tears.Grayson turned to me and asked if I would like bubbles. I curled my lip before nodding and he laughed. I watched him grab the bottle and pour it into the st
I looked down at my daughter's bruised, swollen eyes and face. The red, fresh brand on her cheek was still bloody and I couldn't understand why our council would do something so barbaric. I laid Amelia on the bed and Violet came rushing to my side."Why did they brand her?" She questioned in a choked voice. Amelia's eyes opened to slits and she looked up at us both as she smiled slightly."Mother and Father…you are both like me," she mumbled softly and my heartstrings pulled."Yes, we are your parents and exactly like you, dearheart. You were taken by the head of the council, to be trained for a seat upon it," I explained to her. "My legs were broken when they held me down to brand me…I got hungry and bit one of the council members called Astrid. She and Emlyn beat me, and the others held me down as they branded my face," she coughed and some blood spittle fell down her chin. I felt my anger bubbling within my gut and Auberon was cursing within my mind. "They attempted to remove her
I held my daughter's hand following Grayson down the hall to his office. Amelia squeezed my hand and glanced over at me."Your nervousness is passing. I can feel your confidence growing," she mumbled softly and I grinned slightly at her. Grayson stopped by the door and asked if we were ready and we both nodded. I peeked inside as he opened the door and both mine and Amelia's eyes widened at the huge man sitting on the chair. His black hair was long and wavy with small braids weaved within it. He looked like a barbarian from ages ago. When he turned to look our way Amelia made a squeak. I eyed her oddly and noticed that her eyes were glowing once again. I looked back at the mountain of a man to see his amber eyes shining as well. Grayson sighed and raised his hand."King Davorin, this is Luna Violet and our daughter Amelia," Grayson growled firmly. His large hand clasped his as he shook it."Two female Lycan hybrids, you are a fortunate man, Grayson," the king replied sternly. Grayson
I followed after both kings. I was relieved Davorin would live but a bit shocked that he and the vampire king were now conversing together, considering Davorin's hatred of vampires. Violet set the medical bag on the coffee table and informed me that she was going to change quickly since the pair were being cordial. Odd, I thought of the pair speaking as I went back to where my daughter was in the kitchen and went to stand before her. Mabel was helping her put the cloak back on."Amelia, you must apologize for attacking the Dire Wolf king," I said sternly. Her defiant yellow eyes met mine in a battle of wills."That man can bleed out for all I care, he called me a whore," she replied and I grabbed her arm, dragging her into the living room."It was wrong of him to call you that but you do not understand an Alpha's thought process, daughter nor do you realize who the man is you tried to gut," I told her pointedly. As we entered the room. Violet looked over at us and I was glad she had c
I held onto Grayson's shirt, surprised to see two new Lycans and shocked that one was a God in the living flesh on our porch."I am Sköll and this is Dagon, the Lycan king of all the wolf provinces in the Lycan Realm. We all bowed our heads except for the vampires who weren't impressed."What brings you both to this realm and my door?" Grayson questioned after shaking both their hands."I knew your father, Slade. He was a good man and a just Alpha and you are his son that holds his same values," Sköll said and Grayson frowned."I murdered him and my mother in cold blood over my first mate... I was a ruthless bastard and have only changed recently due to my second chance mate that I was generously given," he mumbled softly and I grinned slightly knowing that I was responsible for him rediscovering his heart. "Oh yes, the tiny Violet McDonald. Dynamite certainly does come in small packages. I've heard much about your life, little lady. Your mother was a sweet woman treated unfairly and
Grayson carried me up to his bedroom and laid me on his bed and I opened my eyes a little from the lack of movement."The moon Goddess told me that some of us will die," I mumbled sadly. Grayson sighed and nodded."Yes, my love, it is what happens when one goes to war, unfortunately," he mumbled softly."She didn't mention who it would be, did she?" He asked curiously. I shook my head and wiped my eyes not wanting anyone to perish. Grayson sat down beside me and clasped his hands together."I would love you to have my last name before we go into battle. Would you wed me before we go?" He asked softly as he gazed down at me."I don't have a ring to give you, but yes, Forest, I would be honored. Perhaps I could get another boost from Damon, though because I truly am beat," I groaned and he patted my leg."We can take care of it tomorrow. Let's both cuddle and get some much-needed sleep," he said softly and leaned over and kissed my forehead."Have good dreams, Violet," he mumbled sincere