Twist of Fate

Chapter 3

Taya's POV

Hearing Draco voice filled me with dread. I was glad when Lance asked to be excused because he was getting a call from his Alpha. My Mother and James quickly left the room leaving me alone with my Uncle. Uncle Leo moved to close the door and turned to me with concern in his eyes, " Did he contact you?"

I gulp and nod.

Uncle Leo huffs, " You know not to let him in. You have to keep the wall up that keeps him out."

I nod, " I know Uncle.I have been good with keeping him out."

His eyes are still filled with concern, " Have the nightmares returned?"

I nod again. He is the only that knows what truly happened. He knows about my nightmares and how ever since Draco bit me there has been a strange link. He helped me build up a mental block and made sure I continued training in weapons, combat, Creature Lore, and politics since my father passed.

Uncle takes a step toward me, " What did he say?"

I gulp for more air, " That he was coming for me."

My Uncle growls. He may not be a Werewolf but the sound that came from him sounded close to being a growl of a wolf. He moves closer to me to comfort me. He whispers, " I have a few hidden motives for allowing a marriage to you in the Treaty."

I look at him in confusion, " What motives?"

He kisses my head in a fatherly way, " The first one was to get you away from your mother and James. Yes I have known all along how they treat you and use you for power."

I flinch at that, " And the second?"

He places a hand under my chin and forces me to look at him, " To protect you from Draco. The Vampyres are terrified of Werewolves. A marriage to Alpha Raydon ensures that you are protected from Draco."

I close my eyes. Of course that is why my Uncle allowed this. I pull him into a hug and let a tear fall from my eye.

Uncle helped escort me from the room and led me to the dining hall. I glance around and saw that my mother, James, and Lance were all there and waiting for us to join so we could eat.

The Chef had gone all out. She had made her famous Medium Rare Lamb with garlic mash potatoes, side salad, with her home made rolls. My mouth was watering as I placed the lamb on plate with some mash potatoes.

I took a bite and moaned from the taste. I didn't know my moan was loud till Lance laughed. He looked me straight in the eyes, " I apologize my Lady, but it is rare to see any Lady from either races enjoy food."

I glance at my mother and James who are both giving me an evil eye and judging. Uncle Leo laughed loudly, " That is indeed true, but as you will come to know my niece is a rarity of her own."

Lance gives me a quizful look, " Oh really? Tell me, my Lady, is it true?"

I smirk before I take a sip of wine, " I am."

Lance smirks as he starts to eat his food and he moans as well. I giggle at that. Mother starts up a conversation with Lance about pack life. He answers all her questions. My Uncle glances over at me," Training in the morning usual time?"

I smile widely and nod. Lance stops talking at glance at us and asks, " Training?"

Uncle speaks first, " Yes training. Ever since Taya was old enough to walk my brother started to train her. When he passed I took up the mantle as her trainer. The times when I wasn't able I sent my brother's Second in Arms Owen to train her. It has been long over due for me to have a lesson with her."

I giggle, " You only want to see if I am rusty."

Lance looks intrested, " May I join in the training?"

I almost spit out the wine I was about to swallow. My Uncle answers, " You are more than welcome. We start training at 5am."

Lance smirks again, " I will see you then."

He excuses himself again and heads for bed.

Mother looks at me with death glares, " Taya you cannot be serious about wanting to train? I thought I got all that nonsense out of your head awhile back."

I stand up but my Uncle holds up his hand, " Now Victoria it is her right to train. I have told your numerous times to allow her to train. She is the daughter of a General afterall."

My mother humphs in defeat the leaves the room with James following her. I look at my Uncle who is now standing. He offers me his arms so that he can now lead me to my bed chamber.

Outside my door he kisses my forehead and says, " get some sleep. I will meet you in the field."

I smile at him then head to bed.

I was up before my alarm and I quickly scrambled out of bed to pull on clothes to train in. I decided to just wear what I usually do which is a Sports Bra, pair of shorts and some tennis shoes. I grab a towel and a water bottle then head to the Field.

Uncle Leo and Lance havent arrived yet but my Lord Tormentor Owen was there. As soon as he saw me he smiled, " Look who is an hour early? Are you in need of an ass kicking this early?"

I c**k my eyebrow at him, " Last I checked I was way past getting an ass kicking and more of kicking ass."

Owen laughed," Well my Lady what weapon of choice are we using today."

I quickly look along the Weapon Rack trying to decide when I hear Uncle Leo yell, " Owen we will be using Daggers today."

Owen bowed his head at Uncle Leo and went to go grab the daggers for us. I turned to look at my Uncle and saw that Lance was with him.

Uncle was in sweats and Lance was in a pair of shorts while shirtless. I keep my eyes levek with Laqnces, " You sure you don't want a shirt on?"

Lance tilts his head, " Why would I need a shirt?"

I bit back a laugh, " Well to protect you some just incase you get knicked by the dagger."

Lance looks at my Uncle then back at me, " Your Uncle informed me on the way out here that you have never had to train with an wolf. So he and I both agreed that today you will go against my wolf."

I shoot my eyes to my Uncle, " Are you sure about this?"

My Uncle nods, " Yes, I am sure. After the Wedding you will be living with them. You already know how to defend and attack other kind but not Werewolves."

I look back at Lance, " I hope you heal fast."

Lance gives me a deep smile, " I do indeed my Lady."

Owen finally join us again and hands me a wooden dagger for training. I shake my head, "Owen I haven't trained with a wooden weapon since I was 5, I want real steal. If they want me train we train the right way or not at all."

Owen nods then hands me pure steal daggers. Once they are in my hands I spin them and get use the balance. Lance smiles and then takes a few steps away from us to shift into his wolf.

Watching him shift was amazing. I was expecting to hear bones break or puff of smoke. In a matter of seconds he went from being on two legs to being on all fours. His wolf was a beautiful dark gray color. I fought the urge to touch his fur, I was tutored to never touch a wolf until he let you.

I motioned my head to the middle of the Field. Lance trotted over and got into an aggressive position. I rolled my shoulders and assumed a defense position,

Owen and Uncle stood off to the side of us. I heard Uncle ask, " I know my brother, yourself, and I have all trained her, but will she be okay?"

I smile as Owen responds, " My King, just watch!"

I ask Lance, " You ready?"

Lance nods his head.

Owen speaks, "Remember this is training. Now begin."

Lance charges at me with quickness. He is aiming for my left leg. I wait till he is almost closing to clamping down on my leg before I do two back flips away from him. I go down into a lower stance when he comes at me again. This time instead of dodging his attack I bring the blade up to swipe at him. Before my blade can make contact he jumps over me.I hear his paws hit the ground and within a blink of an eye I spin and throw my dagger at him.

I hear him yelp and I know the dagger is sunk in his back leg. Lance uses his muzzle to pull the dagger out of his leg. Once he does he tosses it to the side. He looks at me and growls.

I stand up and laugh, " Ah did you get a booboo?"

He growls again and comes running at me again. He jumps and instead of using my dagger I throw it off to the side. Right before Lance is about to make contact with me, I drop to the ground to avoid contact. Once he hits the ground I jump on his back, using my own body weight I pull him to the side and slam him on the ground hard. Lance goes to take a bite at me but he isn't fast enough. I roll away and grab the dagger I tossed earlier. Lance begins to circle me, looking for the right spot to attack.

I pull the dagger up to my face and crouch lower to the ground so that I am eye level with Lance.

I hear Owen shout, "Taya DO NOT GET COCKY!"

I bite back a laugh. Lance is slowing drawing in closer to me. I close my eyes and listen to his steps. I rely on the training myfather gave me, to embrace my instincts.

I feel Lance is now almost within arms reach. I can sense the worry that is oozing off Uncle Leo and the pride from Owen.

I know that Lance won't go for my back again because he has already done that. He could attack from the front going for my throat or attack from the sides for my ribs.

I let everything fade to silence as I hone my hearing on the next step that Lance is about to take which is on my left side.

I throw my hand that is holding the dagger out. The dagger sinks into Lance right shoulder blade.

Lance lets out a loud growl and then he hits the ground shifting back to his Human form. I open my eyes and see him rolling on to his back. He is laughing and says, " I yield."

Owen and Leo come running up to us so that Owen can innspect the wounds I have inflicted on Lance. Leo smiles at me, " You did well."

I smile back, " I am my Father's daughter."

Owen pulls the dagger out of Lance shoulder blade, " That you are indeed my Lady. He would have been proud to see you using his training for the last part of the fight."

Lance looks at me, " I have never been beaten before by a human, except for your father. Now how is she at hand to hand commbat?"

Lance's POV

I sat on the ground next to Owen while Taya and King Leo were in a full force hand to hand fight. I coiultn't take my eyes off how fast she was blocking and then punching at the King.

I was impressed. I quickly mind-linked Raydon, ' Dude your bride is a beast.'

Raydon responded, 'How do you mean? Like she is ugly?'

I scoff at that,' Nah I mean she just handed me my ass, Pretty sure she left a mark on my back.'

I hear Raydon growl through the link, ' WHY WAS MY BRIDE TOUCHING YOUR BACK?'

Was that a hint of jealousy in his voice, ' Chill brother. We were training with daggers and she stabbed me twice. She is deadly with a blade. So if yall ever have an agrument KEEP HER AWAY FROM SHARP OBJECTS!'

Raydon was silent a minute then says, ' A girl? A GIRL? Took down my Beta? That is what you are saying?'

I choose not to answer as I watch Taya drop low and kick the King's legs out from him.

Damn. Taya can fight.

Raydon's POV

My i***t of a brother doesn't respond to my mind links after I asked if he was he taken down by a girl?

We have been fightihng since birth and yet some female HUMAN was able to defeat him?

Is she that strong? Would she be strong enough to be Luna?

Where the hell did that thought come from

I shake my head to clear my thoughts. It was now 8am and the wedding was until dusk, so I had enough time to handle some pack matter till my pack and I had to head to the Border.

I enter my office to find Micah sitting in my chair. I smile at my little brother, " Micah when did you return?"

Micah stands up from my chair, " What no big hug Hello?"

We meet each other halfway and I engulf him in a huge brotherly hug,"Missed you little brother."

Micah squeezes me back then lets me go, " Yeah missed you too. AS for your question I returned last night."

I usher around him so that I can sit in my chair and he sits down across from me. I get into Alpha mode, " Report status."

Micah huffs, " I made contact with Marcel. He states that after the War that LEECH went off into hiding."

I fight down a growl, " What about his followers?"

Micah continued, " He still has his horde but from what Marcel says is that they all gone silent, Which could mean either good or bad news."

I open the file that Lance gave me on Lady Taya and give Micah his new orders, " I need you to find out how he was able to take her."

I slide Micah the open file and he looks it over. Micah glances back up at me, " So I am not invited to the wedding then?"

I laugh a little, "Yes your ass will be at this wedding because I have to have someone to make sure Lance doesn't do anything stupid?"

Micah groans, " So I am on Lance duty? That just aint right. Speaking of wedding weren't you suppose to be at the Summit yesterday to meet my future sister in law?"

It is my turn to groan, " I sent Lance to handle it."

Micah closes the the file, " Dammnit Ray. You should have gone, NOT Lance. SHE IS YOUR SOON TO BE WIFE!!"

I stand up yelling at him, " I know that Micah!"

Micah stands up, " You know how Lance gets around pretty girls."

I laugh, " She is a HUMAN!"

Micah shouts, " IT DON'T MATTER IF IT IS HUMAN, WOLF, FAE, WITCH, OR LEECH. IF IT IS A FEMALE HE WILL USE HIS CHARM!"

I shake my head at him, " He knows what is at stake if he does anything stupid like that."

Micah shakes his head, " I hope your right. Now I am gonna grab a couple more hours of sleep. I will see you when we head to the Border."

I watch as he walks out of the room. Was it a mistake to send Lance?

Draco's POV

I know there are numerous people looking for me but I don't care, I have to have her. It might have all started out as a ploy but in the end she was mine. Th moment her blood touched my tongue fate had made her mine.

It has been years since I have tasted her and I thought it would fade away, but it didn't. She was consuming my dreams and my thoughts. I wanted her back.

I knew she could feel me in her mind and hear me when I would sporadically check on her. In the beginning it was easy but over time she learned to keep me out. Well she was able to but the other day I got through. I told her I was coming for her and I am indeed coming for her. SHE IS MINE!

I knew sooner or later that her family would try to bind her to some one, I just didn't know who. Gods and Goddess help whoever tried to claim what is MINE.

I want to send some one to collect her but not yet. I don't wanna bring her to this lonely castle where I had to seek shelter. This castle is so run down and has bad memories for her. It is where everything happened. I don't want her to relive that pain. My thoughts are interuppted when my sister Killa barges into the dungeon. Killa is gasping for air and looks like she has been in a battle.

Between gasps she says, " I... know.. who is.... marrying.. her... You............ won't like it."

I motion for her to continue and she does, " The fleebag Raydon."

I let a furious yell, " THE HELL SHE WILL SHE IS MINE!"

Killa flinches and asks, " WHy do you care for this mortal? She was merely a tool to help us kill the General."

I could slap her for calling my woman a mortal. Yes Taya was a mortal but she was so much more. The taste of her blood gave me a glimpse at something lurking underneath her skin. Something powerful and old.

"When is the nupitals suppose to happen?"

Killa stands up straight, " In a few hours. Your not thinking of going for her now are you? Because if you are don't. We haven't gethered enough followers yet."

Killa is already telling me things I don't know. After the death of the General and Taya being taken from me, I had become weak. It took alot of energy and time to heal. Most of my followers were killed by King Leo in revenge for the death of the General. My underlings were help find more people to come our side of things. I start to pace speaking out loud, "I won't collect her yet. We are not yet ready. Killa, reach out to your contact. I want to reports about everything happens in their lands. Your contact is to keep an eye on Taya. I want to know everything!"

Killa rolls her eyes but nods at my order then leaves. I summon all the energy I can to find the little tether between me and Taya. Even though she has a wall up I know she will feel me. I stroke the wall she has.

I know she felt the stroke because the wall becomes hard like iron. I smile to myself and tell her, 'You will be mine again.'