Eden’s POV I remember Lottie. I only met her once, years ago. But I remember her. She and her sister could withstand our out-of-control aura’s. I remember it was nice to actually play with someone else other than my brothers. It was nice. I really felt connected to the pair of them. Then mom went and upset her, so she left. It was so nice to meet someone who looked different, like me. It made me feel better about myself. I wasn’t alone with my unique looks. I have never met anyone who looked like her since that day. But here she is, an emotional mess in front of me. What could have happened to her? I looked at my uncles, who were all staring at us. Everyone in the room looked confused. They wouldn’t know about Lottie. It was before we went to live at the palace, I personally never went back to that human town, but I know mom did. I wonder if Max and Jax would remember her? I wonder what happened to her sister. They seemed close. Lottie continued sobbing, her hear
Lottie’s POV The note Steff left for us at the diner said, ‘True Love is never lost, it can always be found, especially when there is a King around’. I am on my way to meet the King’s. Steff’s note must have been referring to Maddox, other elements of her note have come true. I know it. It has to be referring to him. I was sick with excitement on the way to the palace and I mean physically sick. Adam got the brunt of it. I vomited straight on to his lap. It just kept coming. Then Eden vomited because I was vomiting. He got some of that too. It was like a vomit fest in the back seat of the SUV. I apologized over and over again. I just couldn’t control it. When we pulled into the services, we all went and got freshened up. Adam should have stayed there longer because he stank. A few hours later, we finally made it to the palace. I wanted to find the King’s immediately. But Eden said they were with her mom at the hospital, where she still works as a doctor. Eden took
Lottie’s POV We head back to the sitting room when I am feeling composed. The Queen doesn’t rush me. When I walk in, I feel hopeful when I see two young men there. “Do you remember Lottie?” Eden shouts across the room. They both come walking towards me “Vaguely” they say at the same time. I looked at the pair. “Max.” I smiled at him before looking at his brother. “Jax. You still look the same.” “That is a skill, not many people can tell us apart.” Jax says. “Oh, it’s easy even after all these years. Max is prettier.” Jax’s face drops and Max burst out laughing. “Nice one.” Max says. Joking aside, though, I scoured the room, looking for Maddox. But he wasn’t there. I shouldn’t have got my hopes up so much, but I have to keep hoping. I am sitting by Eden. I explained to all the all the Royal family the things I feel they ought to know, leaving out the part about my elemental gift. It’s that part of me I am most cautious about revealing. Now more than ever, I heed my da
Lottie’s POV The crowd surrounded us. They were laughing and cheering. Amber, my high school tormentor, stood above me at the cafeteria table, the crowd encouraging her to continue. I just put my head down and accepted whatever she wanted to do to me. I wanted to retaliate; I wanted to fight back. But it would be an unfair fight. She slapped me a few times before she picked up the juice off my lunch tray and poured it over my head. She then grabbed a handful of food and smeared it into my hair. I just gritted my teeth and took it. The laughing and heckling got louder. She grabbed more food and done it again. People started throwing food at me. ‘She’s human, she’s human, she’s human, she isn’t worth it.’ I chanted to myself. It was all I could do to control my rage. She grabbed my hair, forcing my head back, sneering into my ear. “You truly are a pathetic loser.” Amber has been bullying me for years. I was always an easy target for her, as I never fought back. I
Lottie’s POV The day Caren started her menstrual period was the day she developed some magical powers. She could grow plants and heal small wounds. Over the years, her power grew. Now she could make a small breeze and cast a small safety barrier around herself. She occasionally used it when we were fighting. She had her own built-in defense weapon. When I started menstruating, I had abdominal cramps and a need to lie down. Mom would give me some homemade herbal tablets to help me relax. Mom didn’t allow us to have friends growing up. We were unpredictable, and I was moody. Mom sometimes gave me a pill to help me calm down. She told me it was herbal, but I didn’t care as long as it helped. We couldn’t risk anyone finding out who we truly were. So, it was Caren and I growing up. She was all I really needed, anyway. Since I was young, I have been physically fast and strong compared to Caren. As I got older, I got faster, stronger and more protective of my family. I knew
Maddox’s POV I was involved in the ‘mating ceremony’, not because I wanted to be. But as the newly appointed Alpha of my pack, I needed to do everything to find my Luna. I was 20 and had not found her yet. There were plenty of women throwing themselves at me, but I wasn’t interested. I just wanted my fated mate, my Luna. I would do anything to increase my chances of finding her. Including taking part in these stupid organized events. There were a few unfamiliar smells in this area of the woods, including the coppery smell of blood. I was further out than most of the other people taking part, but the River Valley Pack border patrol should deal with any incidents tonight. Especially with so many visitors visiting here at the moment. “Hello,” I heard a female voice call out. I peeked from behind a tree. There was a young girl with red hair who was carrying a woman. I think I recognized her skirt from earlier in the evening. “Hello” the red head called again. I was i
Xavier’s POV I mind link Saxon. Parker can explain everything to the Alpha at the River Valley Pack. “Tell him that rogues are in his territory and kidnapping the female wolves from the ceremony. Make sure the girls get to the pack house safely. I am going to follow the red head. I won’t be long.” I followed her scent into human territory. I had to be careful to stay out of sight. Where was she going? “Alpha is aware, he is going mad as the border patrol should have spotted them. The girls are safe.” Saxon mind links me. “We also have the caged rogue in the cells. The Alpha of this area will sort him out. He is livid at the situation.” “Get some rest, Saxon. I have a feeling this isn’t over.” I caught up with the red head and hid in the shadows behind a bush near the house she ran into. The house is in the middle of nowhere, with no neighbors. It is also far away enough that no one can see inside from the roadside. She pulled a shirt from under the
4 days until birthday Lottie’s POV I struggled to sleep last night. Not because I was afraid of what happened, but because I didn’t tell my mom. I told her everything, Caren too. Between us, we have no secrets. Family is important to all of us, especially me. Mom thinks it’s because I am part wolf and with wolves being pack animals, they depend and rely on their families more. She encourages us to live similarly, which is why we are over protective of one another. Before me and Caren left for school that morning. I told our mom that something had happened last night on my run. She gave me a questioning look. I also told her I felt it was time for her to tell me about my real mom. She told us that after school we would all sit down and she would tell us everything we wanted to know. This was the only thing in our lives our mom refused to tell us until we were ready. Her agreeing to it now must have meant that she believed we were. It was a long day at