Tori POVAfter taking care of Luna, Victor and I went for a walk in the rose garden. He asked me about my meeting with Dr. MacDonald and I shared my concerns. Victor was worried and angry when he learned that Dr. MacDonald touched me. However, I assured him that I was fine and had handled the situation well. “Eric was in there with you?” I nodded with a smile.“Yes. Tammy linked him to come in when Alpha Colton became angry. Apparently, I don’t know how to speak properly to an Alpha! Who Knew!” I said sarcastically as Victor chuckled and pulled me in again.“Yeah, go figure! I’d expect nothing less.”I felt a slight pressure and scratching in my head. It felt weird but I dismissed it and shook my head.“I didn’t like the way he was treating Eric when he came in. That arrogant piece of shit tried talking down to him and belittling him in front of us! If I could shift, I would’ve let Mystic tear his ass up!” I pounded my fist into my other hand and Victor rubbed my arms.“Sounds like a
Victor POVI witnessed Tori collapse to her knees as I shouted for her. Her eyes were hazy, and tears were streaming down her face. Despite her pain, she was completely oblivious to the people around her. It was clear that Mystic was attempting to come forward with Tori conscious, and it was causing her extreme discomfort."Tori! Can you hear me?" I knelt beside her and grasped her shoulders firmly. Rick knelt in front of her and took hold of her face."Tori? It's me, Dad. Do you hear me?" He gently ran his thumbs along her cheeks, trying to get her to focus on him and not the pain. “Bumblebee, can you hear me?” Rick whispered as his voice cracked slightly waiting for her to answer.I saw her blink and then tears fell from her eyes. A slight frown came across her features before she sobbed out a heartbreaking cry.“Mystic!” She screamed and fell to the floor sobbing heavily. I grabbed her tighter to my side and leaned my forehead against hers.“Baby, what happened?” I asked softly as
Victor POVRick decided to call it a night and send everyone to their rooms and we’d pick up in the morning after breakfast. I carefully picked Tori up from the couch and cradled her to my chest as I carried her to my room. Once inside, I gently laid her on the bed and removed her shoes. Standing there staring at her, I took in her beautiful face, her long, dark hair that cascaded across the pillow, and her pouty lips that were slightly apart as she slept peacefully. I couldn’t help but admire her, not just the soft, sexy form lying in bed, but the strength and beauty within her.So much has happened to her in the last week most people would curl up and cry themselves into oblivion. Tori went head-on to each and everything that came her way, including me. I fell fast and hard for her from the moment I met her; I knew there was nothing that would keep me away and I would do anything to have her. I loved her more than life itself, and that included all her abilities good and bad. The am
Colton POVI was pacing around my office, waiting for my guard to arrive. I had sent him on an errand, and he was due back any minute. While waiting, I stood by the window, looking out into the night. I noticed a few couples hurrying across the courtyard, trying to make it inside before curfew. I had recently realized that I was losing control of the pack, as too many members were wandering around with nosy eyes. Therefore, I had placed a curfew on them, so that everyone would be home by eleven o'clock at night unless they had my permission to be out. I was too close to achieving my goal and didn't need anyone to mess it up.I recently learned some fascinating news about Alpha Merrick. This news was something I could use to my advantage in achieving my goal. The Alpha had taken a chosen mate and would announce her as Luna. This was another bargaining chip for me to use since he had cast aside his omega play toy. It had turned out that the omega was useful in other ways, but she was to
Luna Daria POV“Please be careful, Ronin. I love you. See you soon.”“Love you too Mom. See you soon.”After hanging up with Ronin, I found myself pacing the room, feeling the weight of the responsibility I had taken on. Ronin had agreed to come to Mystic Moon to discuss the possibility of an alliance with Alpha Merrick, but we needed to keep his visit a secret. If Colton found out, he would surely retaliate, and innocent lives would be lost. I knew that we needed to find a peaceful solution to our conflict, and I was hopeful that the elders would see the truth in Ronin's heart and support him as the rightful heir to the alpha position.However, Ronin was insistent on coming to the pack immediately, and I had to ask Alpha Merrick for permission for him to enter. Alphas were notoriously protective of their land, and I wasn't sure how he would react. But I knew that we had to take a chance and try to make this alliance work, for the sake of both of our packs. So, I took a deep breath an
Rick POVWell, shit.I lowered myself back onto my chair, pressing my head into my palms. The last thing I wanted was for Tori to feel isolated and lonely here. I wanted her to be embraced by everyone and treated as one of our own. Every person in this room had already become that to her, but this was exactly what I had feared. I knew that once it became public knowledge that I had found my daughter, my enemies would come from far and wide to take her and use her as a bargaining chip against me. My pack was the envy of many due to our vast number of highly skilled and lethal warriors. Eric and Victor were masters in their stations, and I wouldn't trade them for anything. However, all of that meant nothing if I didn't have my little girl here with me. She was my successor and would eventually become the leader of the pack, or at the very least, its Luna. Her mate would then become the Alpha since the council did not allow women in pack leadership positions. I found that to be incredibl
Victor POV“What the fuck just happened?” I yelled at nobody in the office. They all looked at me after the Alpha ran out of the room to find Tori. “Ryder!”“Yes, Beta?” He jumped to attention with his head bowed.“Follow her, find her, and do not leave her side until she is home here safe!”“Beta?” He looked up in confusion.“You gave her your warrior’s oath, yes?” I gritted between my teeth, trying not to lose my control.“Yes, Beta!” He stated loudly and proudly.“Bring her home safe” He bowed his head. “Take Jeremy with you.” The two men started for the door, but Tammy piped up making them halt.“Wait just a damn minute!” I slowly turned to face her, not liking her attitude or disrespect. Ivan flashed his eyes warning her of her miscalculation in judgment.“What did you just say?” She took a deep breath, gathering her courage, and did not falter. Ryder and Jeremy stood quiet and still and observed the confrontation. Eric tried to pull her back, but she punched him in the chest and
Victor POVI confirmed that our guests were comfortably settled in their rooms for the night and instructed them to be ready by 8 the next morning for an omega to escort them to the dining hall. They said their good nights and locked their doors. I told Eric he could turn in for the night and be with his mate, who was still quite upset. I linked the Alpha, but he had a block up. I caught his scent leading from the kitchen to his room along with Teaghan’s. I assumed they were in for the night as well. The house was quiet now that it was after midnight, but my heart was hurting, and my mind was unsettled. I needed to find Tori and try to explain things to her.‘Ryder, have you found Tori?’ After a few moments, he answered as if whispering.‘Yes, Beta. She is at the hospital visiting Corinne.’ What? Not what I was expecting.‘Is Corinne awake?’‘No, Beta. She is still sleeping. Doctor says she may not wake for a few days.’‘Okay, I’ll be heading your way shortly.’‘Okay’I returned to my