Nico
Tristan. I haven’t heard that name in seventeen years. He wrote a letter to me after we defeated the dark coven and then we never heard from him again. Our vampire coven allies leader, Adelaide, has been searching for years for a clue but has found nothing. It’s as if he appeared out of thin air and all we know is he is out to destroy this pack and take my daughter as his prize.
That name set Ace off and I had to let him out before he accidentally hurt someone. I quickly assigned two guards to Katerina and took off. I know she is on pack lands and is now safe, but I still would rather take the precaution.
‘Nico, what is wrong,’ asks Ahsoka through he link, feeling my immediate frustration.
Shit. I never told Ahsoka about the letter. She was pregnant with Katerina at the time and I didn’t want to stress her out with this information. Once Kat was born I didn’t find it necessary to say anything and I didn’t for years since we hadn’t heard a word from him since. Until now anyway.
‘I am on my way to you. There is something I need to tell you.’
Ace is not happy, but he knows Ayla, Ahsoka’s wolf, is going furious we didn’t say anything sooner. This Tristan spoke to my daughter and who knows what else. I’ll need to ask Kat exactly what happened.
‘Kat what happened when you met Tristan,’ I ask through the mind link.
‘Well, we more like bumped into each other.’
‘Did he touch you?’
‘Yeah, he grabbed my arm so I wouldn’t fall. Why? What’s going on?’
‘Don’t worry about it.’
I’ll need to get Gibson here as soon as possible to ensure Tristan didn’t put a spell on Kat. As soon as I get home I head straight to my office after getting dressed and call Gibson.
“Alpha Nicolai, it’s good to hear from you. It’s been awhile.”
“Yes Gibson it has. How are things over in the Red Sun Eclipse Coven? Yosif doing alright?”
“The vampires are doing well and Yosif is a born leader. I am blessed to be mated to him. But you didn’t call just to socialize. What’s going on?”
“I need your help.”
“Anything.”
“Tristan has made contact with my daughter. I need you to ensure he didn’t put a spell on her?”
“It’s been years since he sent that letter. I couldn’t even trace it. Why now make contact?”
“I don’t know.”
“I’ll have Yosif pack our things. We will be there first thing tomorrow.”
“Thank you Gibson.”
“Anytime Nicolai.”
I hang up the phone and find Ahsoka standing in my doorway with her arms crossed and a look on her face that let’s me know I am in for it.
“Who is Tristan and how much danger is our daughter in?”
“I didn’t say she was in danger….”
“You didn’t have to,” she interrupts.
I let out a sigh and go to speak but she interrupts me again.
“What have you been keeping from me? Is there a spell on our daughter?”
“I don’t know, that is why I called Gibson. He will be here first thing tomorrow. Here.”
I hand her the letter from all those years ago and wait for her to read it. Anger radiates off of her and the wind begins to pick up. She hasn’t lost control of her powers in years.
“Ahsoka please take a deep breath before you blow the house away.”
Ahsoka calms down, but just enough to get things back under control.
“You had this for years and never said a word to me! Never told me our daughter has been in danger this whole time! He has probably been watching her and now he has made contact with her! What have you done about this?”
Ahsoka has never raised her voice like this towards me before and I know I’ve royally fucked up. I should’ve just told her.
“I’ve had Adelaide trying to track him down since the day I received the letter. I didn’t want you to stress about it when I had no information. We never found anything on him. We don’t know his connection to Ryan or Leon, but we are assuming he is a warlock.”
“So some powerful warlock that has erased himself from history is after our daughter?!”
“More like he wants to destroy this pack and take our daughter as his prize.”
“That’s not any better!”
“Mom what’s wrong,” asks Kai as he walks in.
“Not now Kai,” I say.
“Well I heard warlock so maybe I can help. I’ve been working hard at learning all I can about witchcraft while keeping that side of me a secret. Not even Kat knows.”
“A warlock has been possible stalking your sister for years and plotting to take down the pack.”
Ahsoka hands Kai the letter and I watch as he reads it and then mutters some incantation. A green light appears and circles around him several times. Ahsoka and I watch the sparkling light slowly evaporate into nothing and Kai has a worried look on his face.
“Whoever this is, he is blood related to me.”
“Meaning he is related to Ryan in some way,” says Ahsoka trying to fight against her tears.
“He may be blood related but you are still my son, not that bastards.”
“I know dad, don’t worry about that. I doubt this Tristan knows of my existence. I think I was kept a secret since you found me the way you did, I don’t think he wanted anyone to know. This is my family. Those who hurt this family are nothing to me.”
Kai may not be biologically mine, but that does not matter to me. He is my son and I will be naming him my heir when he turns twenty-one. The council believes that Kat will be the next Alpha, but I have a feeling the moon goddess has bigger plans for her outside this pack so I don’t want to tie her down to it.
“I don’t care if he does find out that you are Ryan Banks’ child. He is a threat to this family so what are we going to do about him,” asks Ahsoka.
“Whatever it takes to protect this family.”
Katerina After we finish at the cafe, Kyle and Xander drop Skye and I off at the pack house then head for training. Normally Skye and I would go but I just don’t feel like it tonight. Skye decided to keep me company since my mind has been on who this Tristan guy is. I have been trying to figure out what he wants, but I know one thing is for certain. He is no friend. “You can’t seriously be thinking of naming that abomination as the next alpha of this pack?! He is not even your son!” “What your tone with me Elijah. Kai is as much my son as Katerina is and he will be your next alpha!” “But alpha, he has no wolf. He can’t hide that from the pack forever.” “They will accept him just as he is. He can protect this pack just as easily as I can.” Skye goes to say something but I quickly put a finger to my lips and point to the stairs. We quickly tiptoe away before my father catches our scent. As soon as we reach my room I quickly shut the door
Katerina Mom didn’t go into detail of what abuse she endured as a child but I got the gist. It was bad and dad saved her. Thankfully Kai says he doesn’t remember much his time with Ryan Banks, but he does remember some of the abuse. I am sad that they had to go through that but thankful dad was able to save them both. The next day at school I am unable to concentrate. My parents offered to let me stay home but I didn’t want to worry them so I opted to go. So much new information was thrown at me in such a short amount of time that I haven’t quite processed it yet. My brother is not a wolf but a warlock, though still a tribrid like me and I have some crazy warlock bent on revenge using me to get it. I feel I have become more paranoid now that I know someone is out there watching me. “Earth to Kat,” says Xander and I blink and return to the present. “Sorry, what?” “You’ve been acting strange latel
Warning: Reference of Rape ahead. Continue at your discretion. Gunner Hunter and I decided to head into the United States territories and scan the packs from afar to see if we can find my mate. I’ve been gone from the pack for almost a week and I know I am going to have to return soon, but I don’t want return empty handed. Thankfully for me, lycan’s can hide their scent. ‘Do you hear that,’ says Hunter through the mind link. ‘Sounds like a football game,’ I reply. ‘Let’s check it out.’ Before I can stop him he is already at the forest line, shifting into his human form. As soon as I join him the most delicious scent hits me, driving Apollo crazy. I can feel Apollo trying to take control, wanting to find his mate now. “What is wrong Gunner?” “She’s here.” “No fucking way! We found her?”
Katerina “I think I just encountered lycans,” I whisper out. “What? Katerina what happened? You’re uniform is ripped.” I look down at my shoulder to find my uniform has been torn at the shoulder and my skirt is ripped as well. Kai carefully moves to touch me while I am look at my skirt and I flinch. “What happened Kat?” Just as he asks the question my guards show up and Kai is furious. “Where were you two! Kat was just attacked and you two were no where in sight!” “Kai?” A tear falls and Kai moves to hug me and this time I let him. I have never been in a situation like this before and never though something like this would ever happen to me. “Kat you are shaking. Please tell me what happened.” ‘Dark Forest’s Alpha’s son knows I am an angel and he just tried to rape me,’ I mind link not being able to say it out loud. “Let’s get you home.” Kai creates a portal to take us home
Gunner “I should’ve killed that son of a bitch,” I growl out. “Please tell me you saw what I did,” says Hunter. “The mark on her shoulder?” “Yeah. That is the mark of an angel, I thought they went extinct.” “Obviously not. There is something about that girl.” “What about her, she’s an angel.” “Apollo is interested in her.” “Do you think she is your mate?” “I don’t know, but I plan to find out.” I plan to find out everything I can about this girl. I want to know everything about her. Katerina My parents insist I don’t go to school today, but I do anyway. I don’t plan on hiding away forever and letting this douchebag win. Skye, Xander and Kyle don’t say a word the whole way to school. It’s an awkward car ride and it’s never this quiet. When we arrive at school no one still has said a word and I am starting to get irritated. “I am not goin
Leon “Why in the world did you confront her? Now her parents are alert and are going to be overprotective.” “Stop your whining Leon. I want them to know I’m coming. I want them rattled.” I have really come to regret teaming up with Ryan’s brother, Tristan. He is a bigger pain in the ass than Ryan was and all he has done is tease the Petrov family. I don’t understand how making them aware that we are targeting them is a good strategy. While Tristan goes on with whatever stupid plan he has going on, I have a plan of my own I intend to implement. One where I will gain her trust. Katerina For the last couple of months I have sensed that presence that makes me feel safe. Whoever it is I wish they would just come talk to me rather than watch from afar. I haven’t told anyone for fear of what my parents
Katerina The light is blinding and my head is pounding as if a hammer is beating me from the inside. I sit up and find my shoulder has completely healed. The first thing that comes to mind is Hunter. “Thank goodness you are awake.” I look to my left to see my father smiling at me with my mother next to him. “Ugh…my head is killing me.” “You mind telling me what happened? When I found you you were unconscious with dead rogues surrounding you. Did you use one of your powers?” I contemplate whether or not I should tell father about the lycan that saved me. He does not like lycans and may try to track Hunter down and kill him. I don’t want that to happen, especially when there is more to learn about the lycans and this may be our chance to become allies rather than enemies. “I am not sure, I don’t really remember.” My parents g
Katerina “Where are we going again,” complains Xander for the millionth time. “We are going to town to help a human remodel their house. He seems like a sweet man who lost his family.” “That is so sweet of you Kat. You’ll be an amazing luna one day,” says Georgia. She still doesn’t quite understand how one becomes luna but I leave it be. I don’t need to be a luna of a pack. “We could be up the river right now,” grumbles Kyle. I ignore the boys’ protests as we arrive at Leon’s house. I knock on the door and Leon greets us with a smile. “Good morning dear. I was quite surprised to get your call. Thank you so much for willing to help me.” “No problem Leon. These are my cousins, Xander and Skye, and our friends Kyle and Georgia.” “Oh…you brought friends.” “I hope that is okay? I figured the more help we had the better.” He seems a bit an