EMMA My mates had always been the best gifts I had ever been given in life. They were everything that I could ever want and everything I could not live without. They saved me time and again, and I was incredibly blessed to have them by my side and loving me with all of their hearts. Early scared me tremendously. We were working on verbal commands because they were incredibly useful. Leticia and Q were both ecstatic with how well I was utilizing them. Q simply asked if Nokaura were able to control my body instead of only restraining me. That question led to the memory of my first capture becoming crystal clear. There were many things from my past lives that I wished I could just forget. However, that was not how things worked because that would make life too easy. Q felt horrible about it because I knew him well enough to know that he was very protective of me. He made a great big brother. I pulled him aside after supper to thank him for always watching out for me. I made sure to ex

EMMA “You ready, Brody?” I asked. He nodded, so we opened the door to the bakery. Today was a special day. It was a surprise baby shower for Bellamy. We all put a lot of time and effort into making sure today would be perfect for Rachel and Ezra because they deserved it so very much. Brody and I were coming to get the cake, grab the special gifts that we ordered, and make sure everything was all set. Brody came along because he loved seeing all the magic in Aedrul but also since he could see beyond the magic. That and he was the perfect little helper. Phoenix, Q, and a few of the Guard accompanied us. It reassured Papa that we would be safe while also reassuring me that they would be able to help in case Lenora decided to be an idiotic bitch. “Welcome Princess and everyone. It is great to see you again,” Leanza greeted us. Leanza was one of the stylists who came out to help for the Luna Ceremony. She worked both as a stylist and owned her own bakery. It was a no-brainer on who to

EMMA Rachel and Ezra moved their suite to one down the hall that had two rooms instead of one. That way, Bellamy could have his own space as well. Nae and I spent all morning getting everything set up the way that they wanted it. I had to say that the final product was better than any of us expected. Bellamy’s walls were designed with a forest mural on each wall. Papa helped with that one. It was nifty what all manipulation magic could be used for. The mural looked like it was truly part of the forest with the trees, animals, and sunlight filtering through. The ceiling was a mural of the night sky. That way he would have something to focus on as he looked up. One part of it was even the aurora borealis. It was perfect. Rachel wanted the rest of the suite’s walls to be plain light blue that way she could do her own painting on it. I could not wait to see what it would look like when she was done with it. “So, Rachel, we need to have a talk about something right quick. Have you thoug

EMMA I remembered the day that I met Barachiel clearly. It was the day that I was to start at the Academy to begin my training as a Gaisreen Warrior. All children began when they turned five years old. We all lined up until our names were called, and then we were permitted to enter the Academy. I was no stranger to being bullied and ostracized. People loved to target me for some reason, but I never went down without a fight. There was a deep need in me to be the victor in whatever I did. I was a very competitive child. That was why standing outside as the only one not called really got to me. However, I remained in formation with my head held high and arms behind my back. The formation would remain until I was told otherwise. A man stepped out from the shadows and stood beside the instructor. His brown eyes observed me, but I did not let it show that he made me nervous. I was never one to show weakness. It was not the Gaisreen way. “What is your name?” he asked me. “My name is Emm

XANDER Dad told me when I was much younger that a good leader understood what their people needed and went through with it no matter how hard it was for them. Their people came first. Easier said than done when it involved my own mate. Was dealing with Asry absolutely necessary? Yes. Was everyone at risk while he was alive? Absolutely. However, the only way to deal with him was to throw my own mate into the lion’s den. Emma was far more capable to face everything that we had been through so far than anyone else I had ever known. That did not lessen my fear and worry though. Asry already tried to lay claim to her many times. It was hard to think about her anywhere near him. I was trying my best to keep my emotions under wraps because she had enough shit to deal with, but I was certain that she still felt it. She would never call me out on my emotions though because they mirrored her own. Well, hers were a lot stronger than mine though. She was terrified that Kai would end up getting