Twice Awakened

Chapter 19

Waking in Vlad’s arms brought a smile to my face. Picking up my head, I could here clinking of dishes, chatter, and footsteps downstairs. Letting me know that everyone was here, however, no one came knocking and Vlad was still asleep, or so I had thought.

“You’re up early.” A groggy, low voice coming from my right signifying Vlad was alert to my movements.

“Or are you up late?” He chuckled in amusement “It’s Saturday, the weekends we do not train and recuperate.” He smiled.

“Ah I see.” I smile up at him. I straddle him , leaning down towards him, just as he thinks I am about to kiss him, I lick from his jaw to his temple. Leaping out of bed and running to the bathroom giggling. “Gotcha.” He follows on my heels, wrapping my waist just as I was about to pass through the door, carrying back to bed. I felt no anger but happiness and joy. As he laid me on the bed he began tickling me, causing me to squirm and bust out laughing.

“MERCY,” I say through giggles and squirms.” I’M GONNA PEE.” Pulling his hands away, he grins a slick little grin.

“I shall grant you mercy this time.” He snickered. Gently kissing me and then going to the closet to dress himself. My gaze looking him up and down as I walk to the bathroom.

“Mmmmm that ass.” Biting my lip and shutting the door quickly before another tickle fight ensues. I begin cleaning my face as Vlad pops in through the door handing me clothes.

“Mmmmm that body,” He said with a smirk. “If you don’t get dressed soon I don’t know if I can contain myself.” Kissing just behind my ear. Tap-tap-tap. With a sigh Vlad retreats from the bathroom, shutting the door behind him. I hear low chatter as I get dressed. Vlad choose a thick, soft cotton dress with ruffles at the top, that reached to mid thigh, a pair of white leggings, however I had a bra but no panties. I frantically search the bathroom, the dress, leggings, everywhere. No panties at all.

Putting the bra and dress I peek around the door. Vlad and Alex stop what they are saying and look at me. “Vlad you kind of forgot something,”I bashfully mutter

With a wide, mischievous grin.” Nope it was intentional. No panties for you.” my face flushed as Alex holds back a laugh and looks at a painting. “You licked my face, therefore you have begun a prank war.” He wiggled his eyebrows. I smile seductively.

“Oh is that so?” I raise my eyebrows slightly. “Well I might as well not wear these leggings either.” A twinge of fear and jealousy envelop my emotions. He gives Alex a look, as Alex is still turned towards the painting. Snickering. Vlad smirks, nods,

“Touche my love touche.” As he walks into the closet rummaging a bit before returning. “Alex I will meet you downstairs.” Alex nods and slips out of the room. Vlad turning back to me and slipping into the bathroom. He deeply kissed me, picking me up as he did last night. Thrusting but taking it slow as to tame my moans. I am sure one of them knows as Alex was in here an hour ago. I was all his, he nibbled and grazed my neck slightly as we both release. Handing my panties, he fixes himself, kisses me gently, smiles, and walks out.

Pulling on the panties and leggings, brushing my hair, and going downstairs. He stood at the foot of the stairs, as I descended. He was still edgy about me moving around on my own but it was day six of seven. I wasn’t fully recuperated but I after eating Granny’s cooking everything was picking up quickly.

Slowing my decent a little as I shook a bit, Vlad and Alex stopping mid sentence as they both watch, waiting to catch me if I buckle. I could feel Vlad’s anxiety rise as I stopped for a minute, composed myself, and began descending the stairs the rest of the way. My foot hitting the next steps edge to far, I feel my feet go out from under me, closing my eyes, waiting for the charlie horse. However, all I felt was an arm around my waist. Vlad had moved quickly catching me and taking me the rest of the way down the steps. He wasn’t risking me getting hurt but I was grateful for him letting me try. Sitting me down on the floor and checking over me. I chuckle at his seriousness.

“I am ok I promise.” with my reassurance he sighs with relief. With a nod they follow me into the kitchen where everyone has gathered. Dishes of food on the counters as Granny, Liz, and Matty cook.

“Oh girl you are cute as a button.” Matty smiled.

“My fashion designer has impeccable taste and so does my mate.” I smile back at him stealing a couple pieces of bacon. Slipping outside and taking in the morning air. A gentle breeze caresses my face, mowing equipment was beside the porch and I glanced out over the field. It was neatly mowed and looked magnificent.

‘Alex and the boys did it this morning.” Vlad wrapping his hand around my waist spoke up. “They got tired of plucking ticks from training.” He chuckled. Feeling Freya stir a bit, she began pushing through. She was restless and needed out. With her force buckling me over and forcing the shift, she took off into the freshly mowed field.

“Freya, warn me next time.” I hollered at her. Vlad and all the boys sat staring off the porch. “You’ve caused worry.” I sat down in the field. Vlad’s gaze locked on me he shifts, Zeus is a magnificent black with purple undertones and a strange red streak from tip of his nose to the middle of his eyes.

“You’ve left a mate mark on his wolf.”Freya stated. Feeling my confusion. You have awakened twice. Baring the mark of the goddess on me, in turn baring it on your mate. The two bloodlines, goddess and demon, flow through you. That is what caused your eyes to shift, one being red and one being silver.” She explained all this calming my confusion.

“Are you ok?” Vlad had circled me. Nodding, I see Zeus prancing around. He signals the boys each transforming into his wolf. We let them loose and let them play. Allowing them some freedom to run, tag, pounce, and have fun.

Sensing something near I glance at the woods, walking nearer, head up trying to catch a scent. That’s when she sprung her attack. A gray wolf lashed out of the woods towards Vlad, quickly without thinking we slam against her. Protecting our unsuspecting mate, a battle unleashing between her and I. Anger fueling every snap, claw, and bite. Blood surging everywhere as neither Vlad or the boys could launch into it without causing harm to me. I spin and twist out of her bites, her attacks slow compared to my movements. I finally pin her with my mouth biting her throat. She squirms a bit and I tighten my hold. Tasting blood in my mouth I feel he freeze up, allowing the boys to launch into action, Granny casts a spell forcing her shift back to human. Baring my teeth, I never take my gaze away.

“He is mine I will shred you for even thinking of hurting him.” My voice was full of command, as I growled sending shivers down everyone’s spines. Everyone shifting back, she is bloody, bruised, and battered. I had a few minor scratches but nothing serious. “Tell me, who do you work for?” Everyone ducking heads as I spoke. My power growing greater as I spoke. Everyone feeling the surge of it, radiating from me. Vlad touching my back seemed to calm my temper, feeling it ebb away, until I was back in a tranquil state.

“I was send by King Daniel to kill his son.” she spoke. A growl now rising from Vlad.

“Handle her.” He waved his hand as the boys dragged her screaming into the woods. Pulling me back to the house, as we hear her screams grow quieter, and then silent.

“You must move now.” A familiar voice on the wind halts my movement. “They are coming. There are more headhunters.” Mother had sent her message loud and clear. Looking at Vlad he knew something had just happened.

“They’re coming, he’s sending head hunters, they’re coming.” I spoke out saw the wind twirled around me. He knew who the message came from, my mother was protecting her offspring and mate. Helping to protect her new family, her new pack. Alex and the boys popping out of the forest and rushed to our sides. Seeing the wind twirl around they knew from Vlad’s face another message had been delivered. The wind never moving from me until it suddenly stopped.

“We have to move quickly!” He gave Alex a nod and they all set out gathering the totes of supplies, granny packing away all the herbs, books, and items needed for teaching me and survival. “We are taking your car to the edge of the Sacred Woodlands, all the supplies will fit in it..” We had rushed into the house and began scrambling to get the items into my car. The war between son and father had begun