Chapter 35 – Kidnapped My breath comes in short pants as I push myself hard running through the forest, my head filled with the many thoughts of Lupus, the Soulless and now Princess Crystalline. There seems to be too much to deal with in one shot. [You safe Gem?] Ariven’s voice calls into our link and I slow my run to a walk, taking a deep breath. [Yeah. I needed a run.] I answer, leaning against a tree for support as I think of what to do next. [I understand. That was a lot to take in.] [It was. Amberle thinks that Princess Crystalline is the Lost Princess.] I spring the news on my mate as he has been helping me search for the Lost Princess and the Moon Stone necklace. Being as two-thousand years have passed since her disappearance caused by the First Prince has me questioning if Crystalline is a distant relative of the Lost Princess. [Any plans on returning yet?] Ariven asks after a mom

Chapter 37 - Captive Blood drips down the right side of my face, a throbbing pain from where Lupus punched me, his gloves cutting my flesh. Glaring at the man defiantly I silently focus on removing the wolfsbane from my system feeling the last of it almost gone thankfully. Escape will be soon. “It’s been a week and you still dare to defy me?!” He screams out in anger. I want to chuckle but know that doing so will lead me to being stabbed with the knife held firmly in his hand. I can smell the wolfsbane on the blade knowing full well on slice will cause my progress to go back and I will be trapped her another week. “I will never bow down to you Lupus!” I growl out, my head turning to the right as his fist collides with my jaw seconds after my statement. I growl, turning to face the man before me with immense hatred, wanting nothing than to destroy him right then and there. “How about I take you right now and fuck you hard.

Chapter 39 – Intel I sigh as the shower water turns cold, knowing that my time under the warm spray is up and that I have to face reality. We agreed to an impromptu meeting with Mika, Lace, Dominic and Amberle withing three hours giving Mira, Abigail, Malichi and I enough time to clean up have a warm meal and be ready for the meeting. Having these three around with important intel on Lupus will help turn the tide of the war that I have a feeling will be leading to something bigger, something that can change the werewolf world and possibly expose us to the humans. We cannot allow that to happen. Secrecy of our people is a must in order to keep every one safe and avoid a war between the humans and the supernatural beings. “Gem Darling, are you hungry?” Ariven’s voice calls from the other side of the door. Climbing out of the shower and wrapping a fluffy towel around my body, I push open the door to the heavenly scent of pasta and garlic bread, Ariven plac

Chapter 41 – Flushing out a Disease Part 2 Hidden just inside the tree line I scan the surroundings of the Base entrance. Nothing is out of place since we escaped earlier today. Wolves run out of the entrance frantically searching most likely for Malachi and me, a fearful look on these Rogues faces worried for the consequences of not finding one of us. [Captured a Rogue and knocked them out as instructed. Handing him off to team B] Maddie states moments after a small she-wolf with deep Olive skin and dirty chocolate coloured hair rushing out of the base and towards my pack mate. [Copy. Make sure to treat that Rogue carefully until Cassandra can dream walk her mind.] Ariven responds. [Greg anything on your side?] Mika calls out. [Nope. Malachi’s friend came over though as promised. Only a few have gone out to look for Gem and Malachi while the rest are cowering in fear of Coro.] Greg is quick to answer. A s

Chapter 43 – A Friendship Rekindled I smile as I watch the wolves of Blood Moon, Hidden Claws and my Silver Crystal Crescent mingle in the field outside of the pack house. Ariven and Dominic man the grill, the smell of burgers, steaks, sausages, and other delicious barbeque worthy meats wafting in the breeze. Amberle is doing her best to get Lace drunk by the bonfire while some wolves sneak off into the night. I chuckle, realizing we may have to shuffle the packs around if my hunch is correct and some have found their mates. “Gemmy.” A voice calls out softly and I turn to see Mika standing beside the table I sit at, a small smile on his lips, his hands holding two cans of cola. “You think I can sit and talk with you for a bit? I brought you a drink.” I chuckle, motioning for him to take the opposite seat across from me and see a relived look cross his face as he slides the cola in front of me and quickly sits before I could change my min