* * * Eve’s POV * * * My brain stutters for a moment, and my eyes take in more light than I expected as they open wide in shock; every part of me goes on pause while my thoughts catch up. It’s like a lightbulb moment, the realisation of what my help has done. How will Sarah react? The whole thing is quite unbelievable, shocking, really. My mind is sent reeling, unable to understand or process what has happened. I look away, then look back at her. How could I have done this? ‘Are you sure?’ I ask Cora as I come to my senses. ‘90% sure. Shall I try to reach out to Chloe?’ She answers me.‘Yes. We need to be 100% certain’. I tell her. Feeling Cora push her consciousness forward and probe around the recesses of Sarah’s mind is surreal. We have become so in tune with one another that I’m beginning to feel her actions more clearly. ‘Who is that?’ A voice speaks out to Cora as she finds an entry point.‘Please don’t be alarmed; I’m the Moon Goddess’s daughter, Cora. Do you know how you
* * * Eve’s POV * * *Cradling the sweet young girl close to my chest, I watch amused as Sarah rushes up the stairs to the packhouse in a trance-like state and claims him as her mate. I laugh as his eyes pop wide in shock, and as he tries to process what is happening. He’s rooted to the spot and if it’s at all possible, he appears even paler than usual. How can this be? ‘Mother has a plan’, Cora tells me. ‘Has this match ever been made before?’ I ask her.‘I can’t recall, but it’s happened for a reason,’ she tells me.“Will you accept the bond?” Sarah asks him. When her declaration has gone unanswered. “Do you know what I am?” He asks her, looking nervous and shifting from foot to foot. It saddens me to think that he places his worth on his race. “You are mine to love and cherish,” she tells him.“I’m a vampire, does that not bother you?” He asks her.“Not unless you don’t like dogs,” she laughs nervously. “You’re a vampire and I’m a new werewolf and a mother. Will you accept me
* * * Eve’s POV * * * Paul is staring at me, his eyes wide that he is so included in this meeting and decision-making. I have come to really like Paul, he’s humble, caring and will do anything for his pack. “What decision is that?” Paul asks me.While speaking with the Alphas, I have rethought about my position here at New Moon and it has hit me that New Moon hasn’t been in my vision of the future, confirming where my thoughts have been taking me. Staying at New Moon isn’t what is planned for me. “In my vision, I was never meant to lead a single pack, I’m responsible for all packs and races. The gifted and I are to be impartial peacekeepers. That is the only way to keep things fair. For that to happen, New Moon needs an Alpha that will uphold our values and lead them fairly, honestly and with strength. If Max chooses to follow me on this journey, I would like that person to be you,” I tell him. Everybody in the room looks at Max, awaiting his answer. “There’s no choice to make. I c
* * * Jasper’s POV * * * There are still 45 minutes until the pack meeting, and I’ve decided to tell Sarah what I’ve found out. I find her sitting by the park watching Theia play. “Hi, you,” I say as I appear by her side and then laugh as I catch her and stop her from falling from the bench. It will take her some time to get used to how quickly I move. “Hi. Is everything OK?” She asks me. “I have some news to share with you,” I tell her and hold out my hand to her.She smiles as she takes my hand, and I can almost feel my dead unbeating heart restart. I lead her to the lake; it’s quiet here and calming. “I think I know who you really are,” I begin.“Jasper, I’ve always known who I am. I’m my own person, and Bobby and Nancy shaped me into the woman I am today,” she smiles as she speaks of her parents.“What I mean to say is, I think I know where you come from and what’s in your blood,” I say. I know these are the right words as her eyes widen. “But what if I don’t want to know?” S
* * * Jasper’s POV * * * Once Damian has entered Benedict onto the security system, we enter the pack through the gates and bid Damian good night. “So, what name shall I actually call you?” I ask him.“I prefer Alexander, so I would like to stick to that unless we are performing official duties,” Alexander tells me.“Very well. Are you coming back to mine? I will wake Sarah up and introduce you. I have so many questions: where is Sarah’s mother? Where has she been? How do you feel about being a grandpa? Why did Sarah’s power activate when I said her full name? …” I begin my tirade of questions.“Woah, Jasper, slow down. Her mother has remained hidden to protect Athena. She is currently working in a small pharmaceutical shop in a little human village. It works for her as she still feels like she is helping people. We create her a new identity every five years and move villages. We simply attract too much attention when together, although that doesn’t matter now. We can be together in
* * * Eve’s POV * * * “They were too late, they caught the vampires on their approach,” I tell the group as I read Jasper’s text message. My heart feels deflated, damn the traffic to hell. But I’m relieved to know my mother is safe,” I add. “Dammit. We need to out ourselves to the world. That way we don’t have to hide and can run in wolf form,” Max grumbles.“I know, baby. We should have used this opportunity to expose ourselves and deal with the aftermath later. How long before we arrive?” I ask him. “I would guess, 45 minutes to an hour. Why?”“I will let Jasper know. Why would vampires attack the Green Lake pack? They are friendly to vampires,” I muse, trying to figure it all out. “We will figure it out,” Max promises me. “Sarah, when do you think this snow will set? How deep was the snow?” I ask her, knowing a bigger attack is coming.“It’s hard to say. Maybe three or four days, perhaps,” she guesses.“It’s OK. I know it’s a lot to ask when you have just discovered your gift,
* * * Eve’s POV * * * “I have announced an emergency evacuation to the pack. They are to leave their belongings and meet at the packhouse. Those with babies will travel by car. The others with pups young enough to ride a wolf will travel in wolf form. It’s the quickest and safest option, but what of the humans who don’t know of our existence?” Alpha Reece tells us. “Max, is something the matter?” I ask him, noticing him typing furiously on his phone. “I have messaged the other Alphas and my father, along with the Alpha of the Sea View pack. I have told them all that there is a threat to every pack in existence and they should evacuate to New Moon immediately, without delay. Or to another location that is easily defendable. We can’t delay and risk being too late again,” Max sighs.“I hope they get there in time,” I say as I take his hand in mine.“We pray to the Moon Goddess, that’s all we can do.”“The humans that don’t know of our existence are about to be enlightened. There is no
* * * Eve’s POV * * * “He’s dead because he saved me,” I cry as I hold Allan’s head. “Eve drop the barrier, call the fire back, please,” Alexander requests.I hadn’t realised that my barrier was still blazing. I reach within for the connection and call the fire to rest within me. The land is scorched where the fire had stood, but I’ve been able to contain it and prevent it spreading to the rest of the forest. I still continue to cry for Allan. “Eve, you saved hundreds, Allan will be fine. His pride and ego may be a little bruised. But a severed head doesn’t kill a vampire, only setting fire to the severed limbs can kill us,” Alexander reassures me. “You mean he’s not dead?” I ask, wanting to make sure. “No, he’s not dead,” Alexander smiles.“What do we do?” I ask.“We return home and make sure the others have arrived safely. We protect those who need our aid, and we stop those who threaten the peace,” Alexander tells me.“But what about Jasper?” I fret, I can’t leave him. “He’s