Eight

The Vampire King’s plan was to raid the human world at night. Biting anyone seen outside and pushing his venom in them as he drank.

Each drink gave him made him stronger. And with his rage, he pushed himself over the edge turning as many as he could compelling them to follow him.

He stood at the edge of Celestial with Blood stained mouth. Lifted his hands in the air to touch the barrier that marbled, electrifying himself as a result.

The dark witch had warned him that the spell could only allow him through the barrier one time. He would need to bring the blood of another Celestial witch to gain entrance.

He looked back at his new army and announced “Now you have power, now you are one of us. You will fight along your new family and rid this world of all mutts”

In a second, he vanished as did they following him.

Audrey’s eyes fluttered open and she moaned as she looked around the room.

Carson drew closer to her with worry written all over his face.

“Sweetheart, you’re awake”

“Where am I?” she asked.

Carson sat on the bed and pulled her unto his laps.

“You’re in my house baby” he hugged her “I was so worried about you”.

Suddenly her eyes turned white and she pushed herself off of him.

Carson felt the change in atmosphere. Audrey could feel someone touch the barrier.

Out of instinct Carson pulled her to him and cupped her face.

“Someone’s at the border. The vampire king is there” she said.

“Baby, come back to me. Hey look at me” he pleaded.

“Let go of me Carson” a voice said not sounding like her.

“That’s her wolf kiena. She won’t listen to me either. You have to do something” Carson’s wolf informed.

Carson hugged her close, his lips on her bite mark.

It seemed to have calmed her a bit until she saw a witch come in.

“You! You’re a traitor! You let them into this city”.

Fire engulfed her hands as she tried to walk toward the witch.

Aerlda had her staff ready to put Audrey to sleep if she had to.

“Alton, where the fuck are you guys? Audrey is awake and she’s about to murder someone”

“Shit we’re almost there Alpha”

Carson looked at his white eyes mate as she stood in rage with the fire around her hands getting bigger.

“Audrey, baby please look at me”

At the back of her wolf’s mind, Audrey felt her mates fear. She tried to take control but Kiena wouldn’t let her.

“Kiena, give me control, he’s hurt. Mate is hurt”

Kiena looked at her hand which was now placed on Carson’s chest, burning it red.

Carson tried to take the pain but it was getting to him and burning off his skin.

Case whimpered, heartbroken that his mate hurt him.

“We’re here! Holy shit” Alton yelled.

Hazel ran over and clipped the bracelet unto Audrey’s wrist.

Kiena realising she hurt her mate gave Audrey control and curled up at the back of her mind.

The ball of fire died down and Audrey backed away.

“I’m sorry, I’m so sorry” she tried to step closer but Carson backed away in pain.

Audrey burst into tears, she didn’t know what to do.

“I can help, I can sooth the pain” Hazel said breaking the silence.

A pang of jealousy hit Audrey but she needed to let Hazel help Carson with his pain.

She lifted her eyes to meet Aerlda and saw that she had grabbed the witch which she accused of treachery.

When her eyes landed on her mother’s, she couldn’t hold it.

“I didn’t mean to hurt him mom, I don’t know what happened”.

Alpha Nigel stood forward in at attempt to calm Audrey down.

“It’s alright Audrey, he’ll be fine, he’s an Alpha remember? He’ll heal before you know it. See?” he said pointing toward Carson whose burnt skin had already healed.

“I’m sorry”

Carson took two steps forward before Audrey lifted her hand to stop him.

“Mom can we go home please?”

Carson frowned at her words. Home? She’s to stay with him.

“Audrey, look at me” he said pinching the bridge of his nose.

“Carson I’m sorry, I can’t do this”

Alpha Nigel was about to speak when the Luna stopped him.

“Are you rejecting me?” Carson asked hurt.

“No I’m not, I just. I don’t know. I don’t want this power. I can’t do this. Please”

She looked over to Aerlda with pleading eyes.

Carson watched his mate’s broken expression. He didn’t know if he was hurt from seeing her in pain, or the fact that she wanted to be away from him. One thing he was sure of is, not matter what he was going to love her and help her through controlling her powers.

Audrey felt sparks move through her body. Carson’s hands had snaked around her waist. Refusing to look at him, she kept her eyes on his burnt shirt.

He’s going to hate me. He should hate me.

“But I don’t hate you Sweetheart. I could never hate you” he lifted her head up with his hand under her chin and pressed his lips on hers.

“We should give them some privacy” Alpha Nigel said clearing his throat as they cleared the room one after the other.

Aerlda dragged the witch with her and pushed her to be taken by Thea to the cell.

Carson’s kiss became aggressive. He was angry. Angry she would want to leave him. Angry because she didn’t think of herself worthy enough to wield the power she has.

He pulled his lips from hers earning a low whimper from her.

“You’re not leaving me when I just got you. And no I don’t hate you. Quite the opposite actually. So please don’t think you don’t deserve the power you have”

“What if I hurt you again” a tear fell from her eyes. Carson kissed the tear and said “Good thing I heal really fast. Audrey, you’re not getting rid of me, ever. Understood?”

Audrey allowed herself to hug him. Case stirred inside of him.

He planted a kiss on her forehead and said “If you still want to go home with your parents, I’ll have to go with you”

“No it’s fine, I’ll stay with you”

“Good girl”

Carson and his mate left the room and walked downstairs where the others were.

“Mom, Dad. I’d like to stay with Carson” Audrey’s voice got their attention.

“Oh hunnie” her mother embraced her.

“Alpha” her father acknowledged. Carson extending a hand to shake the man.

“Babe, can you tell us what you saw and why you went Alpha mode on the witch?”

Audrey sighed and gestured for everyone to seat. There was going to be a long conversation.