Karica’s POVEverything happened in a blur after that. My heart ached for my mate as my contractions became rapid and grew, my water broke and I was shifted to the labour room of the hospital wing in emergency. “Call Xyn, please. He can't miss the birth of his first child,” I lamented as mom Nashia held my hand and wiped away the tears from my face. “Stress is not good in this situation. Stop crying and focus on your child. We are contacting the Alpha, he will be here soon,” she tried to sate me but I knew they hadn't been able to reach him. “The baby is a bit early but it's time to start pushing, Luna. It's dilated enough,” Doctor Haily told me as my legs had been spread wide and she was constantly keeping count of my contractions. We had spoken countless times about this moment and he had been with me in every scenario. And when the time had actually come, he wasn't here. I wanted to lament so loudly at this but I knew it won't bring him here. I had to remain strong for my baby.
Xynathius’s POVThis had to be the happiest day of my life, the day my daughter was born. And just as I had wished for, my daughter had the same hair and eye colour as my mate. Zilver was over the moon. He wouldn't stop howling in my head. Wishing for the world to know that our baby girl was here. ‘I can't wait to give the little one some piggyback rides and play with her,’ his joyous growls were growing. My heart hadn't yet settled from the fact that I missed her birth. We had been in the dungeon, interrogating the rogue vamps. There was no cell phone service there so I didn't get Karica’s distress calls. Mom had called Shaline and she had gotten through to us. I rushed from there as fast as I could and once I was in range, I mind-linked Karica and tried to calm her down. Her pain and panic had begun to seep through the bond. For the first time, I had wished for wings so I could fly to her side. Kamryn met me as I arrived in the pack and brought me straight to the hospital.Taki
Karica’s POVOur little home was filled with laughter and merriment all day along and occasional tiny cries of Minerva. At times she would crunch up her cute brows together when she was hungry and we would laugh at her shenanigans. Dressing her up in cute little clothes brought me such satisfaction. Those balled fists of hers contained so much strength, that opening them was quite a task. I was playing with her in the nursery, singing her a summer song when someone entered the house downstairs. ‘Karica! Come downstairs!’ Xynathius's calm voice came through the mind link and picking up Minerva I hurried down. Kilran and Kaina were standing in our little living room, holding so many presents. Kilran had this huge white teddy bear in his hands as their faces split into joyous smiles. “Karica!” Kaina rushed to my side, placing the gifts aside and opening her arms wide. We hugged tightly. “I am so glad you are here,” the words almost got stuck in my throat as she took Minerva from my
Kilran’s POVI had arrived outside Selia’s pack. The Alpha of the pack was well-known to Xynathius so he had called forward to him to expect me. There was no one to receive me at the pack entrance. So I stopped the car Xynathius had lent me. Getting out I made my way to the wary-looking guards and introduced myself. They mind-linked inside and once they got the confirmation I was taken in. This pack seemed cold, barren and lacked the zeal which Warbringer Pack seemed to possess. People seemed too sullen and I didn't see anyone smiling. Grim faces of these lycans and hostile eyes were all I met. Their silverish, grey and light blonde hair added to their lacklustre. I wondered about my mate, was she as distant and cold as these people seemed? I was guided towards the Alpha’s office. We entered the lifeless-looking office with his permission. The burly alpha seemed like a small giant. His head full of white hair was like a cotton field. In his early forties, he was as rigid-looking a
Karica’s POVKilran returned as a content man. The happiness oozing out of him told me the meeting went well between them. “Big sis! My mate is so adorable and innocent. None of what happened was her fault and I am not going to let anyone hurt her anymore.” I affectionately hugged him and said, “I told you she is adorable. And I am proud of you for making a wise decision.” “Finally your incessant whining will cease,” Kaina joined us and thumped his back with a snort. “Yeah, yeah as if you never do whenever you see an unmated guy,” Kilran cutely glared at her. Kaina placed her hands on her hips and narrowed her eyes at him. “Ok, ok, don't fight,” I acted as the mediator between the two. They were leaving today. Aegir and Beta Kamryn were taking them first to Selia’s pack so Kilran would pick up his mate and then Xyn had lent them his jet which would fly them back home. Both of them kissed Minerva and then hugged me with promises that I would visit them soon. After teary goodbyes
Xynathius’s POVI was inspecting while the warriors were giving the last touches to the decorations for tomorrow’s event. Karica had taken Minerva home so she could sleep. Amal and Melsine had returned to pack house as well.Zilver became anxious all of a sudden, there was this chill I could sense at the back of my head. I glanced around but it appeared normal. Hardly a few minutes passed and the alarms we had set up in case of a breach began to blare in full volume. “We have been breached,” I yelled. My warriors instantly sprung to action while my mind went to my mate and child. Kamryn had sensed my agitation. “Go, make sure Luna and Minerva are safe, I will handle the situation here,” he gestured before wolfing out. The vicious snarls of hellhounds and sickening smells of those blood leechers hung prominently in the air as a bloody war ensued.I rushed towards my house as quickly as I could and mind-linked Karica. The danger bells kept tolling as the link connected and her extreme
Karica’s POVHis silvery voice unnerved me on so many levels. My legs shook so uncontrollably as his mysteriously chilled eyes scanned me, making my body go numb. I knew he was trying to put me under his hypnosis but I had been practising. “Get away from my daughter, you piece of shit,” I yelled in a half growl. Laila was in the forefront as my hand instantly formed a spear of ice ready to hurl it in his direction. The surge of energy inside me was huge as I was ready to rip him apart. “Now, now Karica, we don't want your daughter to get hurt. Do we?" The frigidity and underlying threat in his tone had me reeling as I helplessly looked at my daughter nestled in his arms and he clearly cashed on it. She had woken up and seemed extremely scared. Her small lips were wobbling, making my heart jerk in indescribable pain. Any power I would use against him could end up hurting her. Vildus seemed to be the kind of person who only cared for his own agenda. “What do you want? I am going to
Xynathius’s POVAdiyan, she had spoken about him before she was taken. Did she know something that I didn't? Why had she never spoken about this before? From the moment I had claimed her, she had stopped talking about that boy. But why did she say he had the key? I guess I had to contact him. A very grim morning dawned for us all. Every crevice of my mind screamed for our mate. What that fucker must be doing to her, even the thought made bile appear in my mouth from disgust. I knew Karica was strong but she had already gone through enough torture to last her a lifetime. I needed a plan and I needed it fast to get her back. Thadieus and Shaline were the first to arrive. Dismal and bleak, they exuded an air of despondency. They hugged me turn by turn and I wished to cry but held back my tears. “I am so sorry, Xyn. I can't believe this is happening. How are you holding up?” Shaline’s words prompted a deep sigh of frustration from me. “I failed. As her alpha, as her mate, as her pa