Damien's pov I couldn't stop my heart from racing, every part of me wanted to stop this but I knew I couldn't, I had to let her do this. “Noli intrare malum, non transitum” she began her spell and I wondered what language it was. Latin maybe?It wasn't long after she said those words that I noticed something happen in the pool. I could feel the pull getting stronger, like it was calling out to me. She repeated the incantation and the writings on the stones lit up, making me tilt my head to the side in wonder. “Is it working?” I asked lowly so I didn't disturb her and her dad nodded with a whispered ‘yes’.Something was happening with the water, the light within it seemed to be whirling around Alari. She said the incantation again and I felt a jolt of electricity rush down my spine. Before I could question what that was, I felt the bond I had with every wolf and Lycan in the Kingdom awaken.The life force of every shifter under the Kingdom fuelled my Lycan and I could feel Roman p
Alari's pov Damien's scent was the first thing I perceived when I began to awaken from my slumber. Curling my fingers, I felt the softness of his fur and opened my eyes to find his big Lycan head on my lap, snoring softly.A sense of warmth washed over me as I watched my mate's majestic, sleeping, Lycan form. He looked so cute, I wanted to bite him!I could also feel him more distinctly, and we seemed to be feeding off of each other, off of our bond. I could feel his life force pulsing through me so strongly, I wondered if he could feel me the same way. “Yes, I can” Roman growled softly, his eyes still closed but his subtle rubbing gave his state of consciousness away. “Hey! I thought I put up a wall so you couldn't invade my mind” I playfully rolled my eyes but was genuinely curious to know how he was able to break through my mental wall. Could it be the current state of our bond? It felt a lot more powerful, and I'd never felt so connected to him. I could literally feel his
Damien's povRoman had never handed control back so easy or quickly, he knew too well he couldn't help and didn't want to waste time bickering. Putting my pants on in record time, I held her hair back and rubbed her back as she threw up all she ate… well, barely ate. I used my shirt to wipe the corners of her mouth when she was done and she got a good whiff of it. “Your scent is calming” she smiled a little and I took her into my arms.“Are you okay?” I asked once she'd settled, nose buried in my neck.“Yeah, a little, I don't know what happened. I was fine one second and then, I was falling” she said, her breathing a little taxed. “Urg, I'm so tired all of a sudden” she groaned, worrying me more. “Has your blood work come back yet? It's been a while” Pearl said, reminding me of their presence, and that call that'd slipped my mind. “Fuck, yeah, the doctor did call, yesterday before all the crazy, I'm sorry I forgot” I said, kissing her forehead and she gave me a lazy smile. “We
Alari's pov “Oh my fucking Goddess!” Pearl screamed, getting up from her chair. “Language” mom teased and I smiled at her, rubbing my flat stomach. “You said godmother, she said godmother!” She screamed the last part, looking at everyone else to confirm. Jumping up and down, she finally skipped her way to me and hugged me… a little too tight.“There won't be any godmothering if you choke me to death” I exaggerated my choking, to which she quickly let go.“Sorry, I'll be gentle” she said, hand stroking my hair, smile still big as ever. She looked like a ray of sunshine on a cold, cloudy day when she smiled like that. “Congratulations sweetheart” dad said with tears in his eyes, which brought tears to my eyes.“Congratulations Alpha, Luna” Mason bowed, smiling fondly.“Thank you Mason” I smiled back.“Do we all understand that this can't leave this room? We have a spy problem and we can't have the wrong people knowing” Damien said, putting a hole in the bubble I was floating in. “Y
Damien's povI had to leave Alari to start welcoming the arriving Alphas, even though she insisted on coming. There were twenty packs within the Kingdom and I was pretty sure the omegas were going crazy making sure everyone would be properly accommodated.I definitely owed them a bonus, having given them such little time to prepare for our guests.“Alpha Anders, a pleasure to see you again” I greeted, offering my hand and she shook it firmly. “Pleasure’s all mine my King” she said, nodding. “I hear you've handling business quite well” I said, having gone through the report sent by one of my men who'd gone to Silverlake to help enforce her rule. “It's been challenging but I'm making good progress with the packs, even looking into renaming both of them” she said, making me nod in approval.“I'm glad you're doing good, Margaret here will escort you to your quarters and take care of all your needs” I said, gesturing to Margaret. “This way Alpha” Margie said as she led Alpha Anders fu
Alari's pov The meeting was going as good as I'd hoped and I felt like I was finally taking the right steps towards being the person I'm supposed to be. And boy was Damien bragging about how strong I am, almost like saying he has the best mate and Luna. It was quite amusing. And again, everyone looked at me as if asking themselves, what else I can do.“I think we need a strict training regime, what the warriors his highness sent to Silverlake have done to my pack's warriors is incredible” Alpha Lilly Anders said, and I thought it was a good idea. It would sharpen the Kingdom's warriors.We were busy discussing how we can prepare for war and strengthening our warriors up should be our first priority, if we're going to fight those things and win. “Yes, that is an excellent thought young Alpha” Raven said with an approving nod. “We'll have about five warriors sent to each pack to help with training then” Damien said, making the Alphas nod. A sudden wave dizziness washed over me an
Alari's pov I heaved, that voice causing a violent stir within me. Cold wind blew past me like something just flew past me at an incredible speed, and when I turned, I heard dry leaves rustling beneath me. I definitely wasn't safe and cosy in the castle! But, question is, where the hell was I?I couldn't feel Sapphira's presence in my head, a part of me knew she was there but I couldn't reach her, she felt.. out of reach.“Damien! Damien I need you!” I called out to him through the link, and just like Sapphira, he was far from my reach.Dammit! Was I really out here alone?The darkness was too dense for me to see anything and it was freaking me out, but I had to calm down, that was the only way I could figure out a way to get myself out of… whatever hell this is!“Can't see me, can you?” Goddess, that voice made my stomach churn! How was this person even doing that? Affecting me like that?“Who are you?!” I yelled into the darkness, masking my fear with anger, even though I knew my
Valerian’s pov I rushed into my home as the wind picked up rather rapidly and the sky was darkening quite fast; it looked like there was going to be a big storm. ”This can’t be a good sign” my wife said looking out the kitchen window. A sudden storm on a day like this is never a good sign but we had to be hopeful, the queen was in labour. “I know love, but we must have faith in the Goddess” I said, hugging her from behind. “It should have been you! Everyone knows it should have been you delivering that baby!” she huffed, leaning her back into me. I could feel her worry, and it took everything in me to not succumb to my own. “The King knows best love” I said, rubbing my hands up and down her arms, hoping that was at least enough to calm her a little, but my efforts did nothing to soothe her, not even a little. She pulled away from my embrace and took a few steps away; throwing the dish rag she’d been using to wipe the counter into the empty sink. “The King is a fool!” she ye