"You slapped Kate. At Eliot's Funeral."
Those were the first words he said to Lori as he walked into Emilia’s room where Lori was changing the baby’s diaper.He had been in a heated conversation with his family when commotion had broken out. Kate screaming, people running towards her, blood streaming down the side of her face, Lori storming off. He was shocked to hear Lori was the one who hit her. That wasn't Lori. That wasn't something she would do.He rushed after Lori, leaving everybody else there and met her standing by the car, arms folded and face stoic. She didn't look the least bit remorseful.He had decided then that she had to go home. Maybe the funeral and everything was too much for her. His family already didn't like her, he didn't want to make everything much worse.He put her in the car and made Draco escort her back home.Back at the gathering he tried to placate Kate who half of her face was covered In blood. It looked like Lori’s claws“What do you make of all this?”Gabriel asked Draco as he took a swig out of his whisky. He rarely drank, but during times like these… he couldn’t help it.They were standing in front of Vara’s cell. She was on the floor, crouched low, her head in her hands, she had not spoken a word to them in days.Three days in isolation had not broken her will. She still wasn’t budging. Draco shuddered. Gabriel was overwhelmed, he could feel it and see it written all over his face. He was back from Kate and it seemed she even had more annoying news to give him.“I have my ears to the wall… I’m trying to get you as much information as I can.”He said but Gabriel shook his head. “That’s not what I asked.”“I don’t know what to think Gabriel. Your family says she’s too weak to be your Luna, but the alphas somehow see her as a threat?!”“It doesn’t make any sense to me.” Draco added. “Who fucking told them about her in the first place?”He asked and Gab
Training was harder than she expected. Myra Blackwell was a thorough woman and even though she was very gentle with Lori, she made it clear that she would not let Lori leave until she saw progress. Shifting... shifting was a different ballgame, requiring her to tap into a part of herself that had been dormant for years. Years and years.But weirdly, it took an hour, an hour of encouragement and sheer will before Lori finally transformed. She didn't know why she thought it'd be as painful as the first time, but it was relatively painless this time. And now she could feel more changes coming in that she had not noticed before. Not only were her fingers transformed into claws... her toes had become something somewhat resembling talons, pale and curved, they looked sharp to the touch, but surprisingly they looked like they were useful. They had better grip than her hands ever would. Excellent... at least now she knew what they could be used for. Myra s
“What do you mean everything?! I have nothing to offer you!”Astra spat out, confusion lacing her voice. If she could muster enough energy to at least take out the guard, then she would be free. The witch that was in the room had left moments after she came in, leaving only the three of them. Sabine would fear her enough to run for her safety and the guard was the only one she could conveniently take out even with little power left. She could do it.Her eyes darted around the room again. It was stuffy, two large work tables joined together stood at the side of it. The table was strewn with herbs, twigs, potions, everything witchy. The floor underneath her beard feet was covered in a thick rug. Sabine was across her, safely behind a table and tucked in a chair. There were two guards guarding outside the door, she had seen them coming in, after they had taken her blindfold. She could take them out just as easily too. She would be out in no time an
Lori paused. She turned her head swiftly, waiting for the ball to drop. Vara finally mustered the strength to stand up. Her knees trembled visibly. “Sabine may be my alpha… but in the grand scheme of things… I’m nothing to her.”“What do you mean?”Lori asked as she narrowed her eyes at her. Vara sighed. She had been locked in the cell for days and even though she had barely said a noteworthy tangible word or anything that could help them, she had heard everything. Everything that was happening all around her. Draco wanted Gabriel to give the order to kill her, Gabriel didn’t. They had tried reaching Sabine, all to no avail. No exchange would be made, but Gabriel somehow held on to the hope that he could exchange Vara for Lori’s son.Vara knew enough of Sabine to know that she would never give up Lori’s boy for her. “There’s only one thing I can help you with… and it’s this piece of information I’m about to give you.”Lori listened carefully,
There were only two people Gabriel really and truly cared about. Lori and Emilia. And he had tried to keep them as safe as he could. Away from his world, away from the nastiness and conflicts. But now, all that was about to change with Lori. Since she was going to be his Luna, it was only logical she attended the Alpha's summit and while he didn't dispute the fact that she ought to attend, he had the unnerving feeling that Sabine was planning something.Talking to the Alphas must have been stage one, but what the hell was stage two of her plan? No one would be gullible enough to believe Sabine without evidence, so he knew that was the next phase of her plan.Gathering evidence, getting them to believe her. Any way possible she could get it.He hoped she would attend, she was bold enough to actually attend. She would believe that he wouldn't be able to touch or hurt her in front of so many other alphas but that was where she would be wrong. If she managed to com
The Alpha Summit She had chosen correctly after all. A black satin dress, a low neckline covered with light mesh and rhinestone beading, it had a corseted bodice with a silver bone belt and the entire chest was covered in intricate tiny rhinestones beading that caught the light. The satin and the mesh fabric worked perfectly together, the mesh making up the sleeves and parts of the skirt, while the satin holding the bodice. The sleeves were long and light, almost like a cape, they were light and featherless, made of the soft black mesh material. The back of the dress was opened, just like Myra had advised, it was low enough to accommodate her wings and the skirt of the dress was full and heavy. Lori liked the way the dress made her feel. Ethereal, unreal and magical. The dress looked better in the day but it shone best when worn at night. At night, it reminded her of the night sky, glittering and starry. Even though she was nervous, something about the dress had
She had never imagined that in her wildest dreams she would be attending such an extravagant and high end party. The thought had never even crossed her mind before. From the limo ride to the time it took them to get out of the limo and into the daunting mansion, she was utterely fascinated by it all. She had made the full switch to her nephilim form right before they walked into the Summit, the two guards that were placed in front of the large paint glass door had gaped when her wings appeared. Gabriel looked at her with adoration as he watched her transform. Trasnformations were easier now and relatively painless for her so she found herself being more and more comfortable with them. The heightened senses, the feel of power coursing through her veins and then the wings. They were the best part of it. She had been so uncomfortable with them at first. They had felt heavy, but now when she flexed them it felt like she was flexing a part of her, it felt like it was a muscle.
She heaved a sigh of relief when Axel loosened his grip and let her go. Lori walked to Gabriel's side. He must have snuck up to them. That would explain how they didn't notice him.There was an unreadable expression on Gabriel's face, while Axel seemed to be smiling. "Relax. We were just having a chat.""Really? Didn't sound like one."Axel raised his eyebrow. "Oh you were listening in? Interesting.""I was just curious about your beautiful mate here. I've never met an actual nephilim before...""She told you to let her go and you didn't. I'd advise you to steer clear of her next time."Axel chuckled."Or what?! Are you threatening me?""Interpret it however you like. But if you lay one finger on her again I'll have your entire hand dislocated from your body.”Lori placed a hand on Gabriel's shoulder, silently pleading for him to let it go, people were starting to look. Axel looked around and started laughing loudly.