**Jason's POV**I mumble "Well.. not exactly how I would've sprung it on them but hey! All good! I would appreciate it if y'all could refrain from pissing my mate off. Hear that wind?! She's gonna be replacing the roof again and it's your fault, Aiden!"Klaus reaches over and pats her arm, and she starts calming down again Aiden opens his mouth "Then the king should absolutely be told. And she stands up walking around the table and the only thing going through my mind is "Oh shit here we go" as she stops behind Aiden's chair she places her hand on his shoulder and he's frozen."Max..will you reach in his pocket and take his phone out.. my hand is getting nowhere near that slimy slug in his britches" Klaus laughed "Dude! Little dick syndrome!"Once she used his thumbprint to unlock it scrolling through his text messages she kept pausing to read, once in a while all he could do is watch. She looks up at me."What does the king look like?" I shrug.."Like a normal 19 year old kid.. I gu
**Ariana's POV**Walking downstairs, I grab Lily's hand and taking her outside "Would you help me ward our borders? I realize it will require a shit ton of rocks we can spell, but I want to include the town, as well. Bad things are coming and we need... I need our people to be safe! I will not allow any part of my parents' sacrifice to be in vain! "Apparently, my mate and I are responsible for saving our entire species so the best way to do that in my mind, is to begin with our pack!"My aunt pulled me into her arms and whispered "You never have to ask for my help! It is always freely given! I am so proud of you! Of the woman you're becoming. I know your mother is! And it makes my heart happy you have forgiven both your parents."I laugh "Truly! There was nothing to forgive them for! Meeting Jason there is nothing.. absolutely nothing, I wouldn't give up, for just one night in his arms! "I am struggling with Hecate and Selene. I understand the need for my safety! I resent my dad ne
**Jason's POV**I ran, I did not walk away from the infirmary. That was some scary shit. We worked until after midnight getting the refugees settled. By morning, the second shipment of tents to continue setting up our bivouacs and everyone got straight to work. Trucks have been coming in all morning, delivering the supplies Ari had ordered. She is so completely organized, she had arranged five supply tents set closer to the pack house with four guards for each one 24/7.Stating people are only as honest as they can be and she's learned trust only goes so far.Ariana linked.. Baby, my old Alpha in Athens called asking what is happening. Could you give him a call ? Give him the option to join us possibly? I doubt he will.. but I'd l ike to know we offered. Of course... I will explain the situation. But in all honesty, as far south and east he is.. he's probably safe from the fracas. The king and his goons will be marching towards us fromAlaska, I would assume, any way."That is wher
**Ariana's POV**Lily on my left and Jason on my right. Both holding my hands, like they expected me to poof, to never land and it's a possibility, if I'm being honest.Five cars roll up the driveway, I am practically bouncing on my heels. I watch, as member after member of the royal guard emerge from the cars. The third car stayed still and silent. I look at Jason then at Lily and I snap my head back to the third car. The guard has surroundedit. The front passenger door opens and a handsome, stately man steps out. He reaches for the back door and pulls it open. A man unfolds from the seat standing as tall as Jason not quite as wide but handsome! His head slowly swivels in my direction and he smiles with dimples in both cheeks deep, like mine. He brushes his plum blue hair off his forehead and his eyes were exactly like mine, why are you looking at me. I can't. I can't hold it in. And I can't stop myself. I launch off the veranda and don't remember my feet touching ground, before
**Jason's POV**The Dinner was a festive affair all the alphas vying for an audience with the king no matter how brief.As the snow started to really blow in, I locked Ariana's in my arms, and brought her to the ceiling high windows to watch it. She was vibrating with excitement, but managed to stay put. She whispered. "It's so beautiful! It's like the flakes are dancing with each other. This is going to always be my favorite time of the year. I found my family, my heart, my home!"I lift her into my arms and took her to our bed. I slowly undress her kissing every inch of her skin, as I expose it.She smells amazing. She tastes incredible. I will never get enough of the sounds she makes. As I enter her, her walls clench around me and I grind my teeth to prevent spitting my load like a thirteen year old having his first wet dream! Godddesss!As she drops off the edge for the fourth time, she pulls me with her and we are free falling. This! This is why I am here on this planet!We lai
**Ariana's POV**I kissed Jason and my dad, while Lily kissed Jack. "Be careful, my angel!" I nodded and smiled. "There are three packs arriving today. Please make sure our people travel on paws and not wheels. I don't want anyone hurt! Although Doctor Eric is shaping up to be a pretty good healer, he struggles with anything major. I love you!"Lily held my hand and we step out through the back door. Opening a portal, we step through. As we step into the opening some older woman gasps "Lily" and runs off.. I giggle. "You gonna shock them?" She grins and nods "Who knew justpopping in could cause such excitement!?" And we both laugh, as she locks her hand around my elbow we start walking to the center of the village.A woman comes out of a cottage shouting "Lily my dear child. It's been years! How well you look. You have been sorely missed!" And as she reached for her, she stepped back saying "I'm actually not here for a social visit. No one shows up after 18 years for a social call
**Jason's POV**Ariana and Lily got quite a bit of information and now, as I listen to Lily telling Jack about the hemlock, I am ready to destroy the entire coven. "Has the entire world gone mad? Our own king has decided to kill off all alpha leadership so he can become a dictator to the surviving ones. Insane!"Max yells. "Watch! Pouty pants has just realized his father has been misplaced Listen!" I laughed. "Misplaced?" MAX nods telling us yup, that's what border patrol said! Idiots. The kingdom is run by idiots. Alex is throwing shit, yelling at Mia, screaming to bring him the witch and as soon as Virginia shows up he orders. Do a location spell on my father. This instant! How did he sneak away? Where could he be! How long has he been gone?" Virginia looks at the two girls.Ariana sits up and walks to the screen. Looks back at Lily then back at the screen "I want those two girls out of there! Watch their body language look at their wrists."Cornelia's arm and Dahlia's throat.
**Ariana's POV**I have been diligently watching the witches for nearly a week. They are never without that snake, Virginia, so Lily and I are working out a plan, it's a little risky. I am working on a sleep/memory powder. It has to be daytime because I don't want to have to tote two unconscious witches through a portal.I'm on my way to discuss it with Jason! This will be fun. Jason looks up asIwalk in, he scoots his chair back and opens his arms. I climb into his lap and say, I have to talk to you about going after those witches. Dahlia has more bruises. She's becoming more withdrawn. I'm worried, Jason. Witches are supposed to be happy beings! The reclusive ones turn to the darkness and I can't let that happen. So, I have a plan! I made a sleep/memory powder. I blow it in the viper's face and she goes to sleep waking with no memory of me being there. I don't think it can be at night though because I don't want to carry two sleeping witches through a portal. Lily will stay on th