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My fingers tangled in his silky hair as our lips meshed together, our pain and passion melting into one.
Every ounce of stress or anxiety I had been feeling melted away under his gentle touch.
Nolan had relinquished control, allowing me to part his lips with my tongue. I was drowning in his scent, in the blissful sparks that consumed my entire being. I could feel a piece of him burning within me, marking me as his equal, as his Luna.
Any past experience had not prepared us for this moment. Even after every touch and caress, our bodies were completely unprepared for one another. Our lips moved together slowly, savoring every taste and sensation blasting through our bodies.
It took every ounce of strength within me not to leap on him, as I had forgotten our surroundings completely. Maya was a love-struck mess, willing to seal the deal out here in the open.
“I want you to mark me, Daisy.” Nolan murmured, smiling slyly at the look of shock on my face. “I’ve waited far too long to claim you as my own. If it weren’t for our surroundings, I would complete the mating process right now.”
The passion in his words left me speechless, fumbling for some semblance of control. Instead of waiting for an answer, Nolan held me against him and looked deep into my eyes.
“Mark me, mate.” He purred, “Let me mark you in return.”
My lips knew what to do on their own, finding the softest piece of flesh to sink my teeth into. The scent wafting off his skin left me dizzy. A low growl rumbled in his chest as I dragged my canines along his neck before sinking them into his soft flesh.
Nolan remained still as I lapped the blood from his skin, smiling softly at the wound I created on his neck. Somehow, I knew once it healed, it would be saphire in color.
Neither of us felt the need to speak, as our eyes communicated what needed to be said. I tilted my head to the side, unable to stifle the whimper that left my lips under his touch.
“You’re so beautiful.” Nolan purred against my skin, his tongue flicking over my neck slowly.
His canines were cold against my skin, yet they heated me to my core. Pain melted with pleasure as his teeth pricked my skin, drawing blood that trickled down my collarbones.
‘Alpha we have a problem. Luna Freya’s men have invaded the packthe blonde Vampire is leading them. They barreled through our defenses on the Northern perimeter and are heading south.’
“Breyona and Giovanni.” My voice came out in a breathless rasp, fear settling into my bones.
Any kindness I had felt for Tristan vanished, leaving me wondering why he had come in the first place. I knew the blonde Vampire was Tristan, just as I knew he was spearheading this entire a****k. His false promises left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Nolan sprung into action, planting a hasty yet passionate kiss to my lips before speaking.
“I know you want to come, but stay here, Daisy.” Nolan breathed, fear burning in his eyes that I hadn’t seen before. “Go find your Dad. I’ll take care of this.”
I gave him a weak nod, the same fear burning in my own eyes. I knew Nolan could handle himself, yet I couldn’t fathom a world without my mate, a lifetime without Nolan. I couldn’t imagine how Mason and
Sean survived, as the thought of losing Nolan was enough to bring me to my knees.
I watched on in silence as Nolan shifted and bounded off into the forest, taking a part of my soul with him.
A new weight pressed on my shoulders as unspoken words dripped from my lips. Covered under layers of concealer, the scarlet mark on my shoulder remained untouched and intact.
As Alpha Nolan bounded through the forest, he sent out an alert to everyone in the pack. I could feel the panic ripple and spread, but Nolan managed to contain the wildfire before it consumed us all.
‘Attention everyonethose of you on the Northern side of the pack, seek shelter. Remain indoors until further notice. The rest of you, head South and find a safe place to lay low.”
I had no intention of letting Nolan handle the invasion alone, as I’m sure he had suspected. Now that I had finally discovered my intended mate, the last thing I wanted was to let him out of my sight. First, I needed to make sure my family was safe. I didn’t run when I found out the truth about my heritage, nor did I run when I found out Sean was taken, and I refused to run now.
Staying in human form, I bounded through the woods and headed back to the party. The twinkling lights that had once been romantic, were now beacons leading me back to my family. The smell of grilled food still lingered in the air, though the laughter and dancing had ceased. The music had gone silent, as had the carefree atmosphere. Tension rippled along the crowd as many held their children close, piling into cars and driving down the road. Most chose to leave, heading to their homes where they believed themselves to be safe. Children continued running around, oblivious to the heavy sense of foreboding. The adults knew the truth. If Nolan, Zeke, and Bran’s men failed to stop the a****k, none of us would be safe.
My Dad had abandoned his station at the grill, helping some of the elderly into the packhouse. I gave
Dad a hand as we lifted an old womans wheelchair onto the porch. Dad placed the woman into her chair and wheeled her inside with a grim nod. Grandma was helping some of the parents track down their excited children, those too young to understand what was happening. Sean and Mason were nowhere to be found, most likely heading towards the Northern perimeter. I wanted to scold Sean for placing himself in danger, but how could I blame him when I intended to do the same thing?
Once everyone had cleared out, I headed inside with my Grandma. There were only a handful of people who chose to remain in the packhouse, all of them chattering quietly about the oncoming threat.
Grandma flitted around the room like a hurricane, offering food and water to anyone in need of it. Dad perched himself in one of the recliners, looking more troubled than usual.
“Sean and Mason head over to the Northern perimeter?” I asked, catching the sour look on my Dad’s face.
“Sure did.” He huffed, “Can’t stay out of trouble any better than you can.”
“I guess it runs in the family.” I snickered halfheartedly.
“You make sure your brother’s safe while you’re there.” Dad grunted, his eyes narrowing as he looked at the b****y mark on my neck. “I suppose Alpha Nolan finally got around to markin’ you, huh? Can’t say I’m disappointed, always knew you were destined for great things. You’ll be the most stubborn
Luna in history.”
“I’ll be stubborn, but I’ll get things done.” I chuckled; my face heated under his knowing gaze. “How’d you know Nolan was my mate?”
“Blame your Grandma.” Dad grumbled, “She’s suspected ever since you started training.”
“Of course, she did.” I scoffed, meeting my Grandma’s amused gaze. “I have to take care of something before I leave, but I’ll make sure Sean’s safe.”
I ran up the stairs, heading to the bedroom Nolan and I shared. This had been a last resort, but I needed information. The scarlet mark on my shoulder tingled under the layers of concealer, reminding me that it hadn’t faded away under Nolan’s touch. As the bedroom door closed behind me, I reached out with my mind. Calling the shadows had become easy, as though they were hidden in the dark, waiting for my call. I walked over to Nolan’s bedside table, grabbing the crude dagger I knew he had stashed there. The air around me turned cold, followed by the teeth chattering chill that sank into my bones. From the deepest corners of the room, the shadows squirmed, answering my call.
I pressed the jagged blade against the palm of my hand, exerting the slightest amount of pressure. The stinging pain was numbed from the cold, and I watched as my blood pooled in my hand. I couldn’t help but notice Tristan’s mark was the same shade, the color of fresh blood.
‘I need information.’ I told the shadows, watching them writhe at the sound of my voice. The slivers of smoke and shadow glided towards me, wrapping around my legs like an affectionate dog.
‘Ask, Princess. Let us drink.’ They whispered, their voices like icy silk against my cheek.
‘Why hasn’t Tristan’s mark faded from my skin?’ I kept my voice low in fear of being overheard. ‘I was just marked by my mate, but the Vampire’s mark is still on my skin.’
‘Half-Vampire, Half-Werewolf.’ They whispered; their silky voices sent a chill down my spine. ‘A mate for each side. One by fate, one by choice.’
‘I didn’t choose Tristan.’ I hissed, watching as the shadows coiled around my legs.
‘A part of you is drawn to the Vampire.’ They purred, ‘The part of you that longs for blood.’
‘I want his mark gone from my skin.’ I grimaced, ‘What is your price?’
‘A bond for a bond.’ They replied, ‘Our price is the bond you hold with Alpha Nolan Desmond.’
‘No.’ I murmured, wincing at the stab of pain that coursed through my body. Nolan was the mate I wanted, the person I had chosen and was made for. Giving up the mate-bond between Nolan and I meant destroying a part of my soul, destroying a part of his soul. ‘I don’t accept.’
I could taste the shadows disappointment on my tongue, sharp and cold like a shard of ice. I willed the shadows away from me, willed them to return to whatever depths they emerged from. One by one, they slithered into the darkest corners of the room. The shadows writhing against the walls became still, making the cold dissipate.
‘The shadows were wrong, they had to be.’ I murmured to Maya, who unleashed her outrage at the information I had just received. ‘I don’t want Tristan, and I certainly don’t choose him.’
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