Mag-log inIf they have identified the man manipulating everyone, will they be able to stop him? Be sure to let me know your thoughts. Ellie xo
Jessica POV Before I could respond Josh stepped closer to Julia. “You would consider betraying your own sister?” Josh questioned. Julia looked at him with tears in her eyes, “I have no choice,” she cried. Josh threw his hands up in disgust. “You cannot be my daughter. No child of mine would give up her own flesh and blood,” Josh reiterated. Julia’s eyes went from tears to anger, “Of course, by all means, let’s sacrifice one defect daughter for the better one,” Julia spit out. “What do you mean?” I asked, stepping forward. “It was always about you. Once they realized I did not have the white wolf, it became about you,” Julia screamed. “What do you they have on you?” I questioned. Julia looked at me, her eyes looking like she had been caught. “They have nothing on me. They simply have commanded me to do as they say. And I have no choice left, but to give them what they want,” Julia responded.
Jessica POV We had been scrolling pictures for what felt like hours. None had jogged Julia’s memory. Josh had been with us at first, and then he went to be with Donna. Before Josh left, he commanded Julia that she could only tell the truth, if she found the picture. I could see the anger on her face, as he left, but had no sympathy for her. “You do not understand,” she commented, as she was forced to continue looking at pictures. “Then help us understand,” I suggested as she paused her search. “I have been brought up to understand my role,” she started. “My role was to be the catalyst in taking over the Wolf Council and as such, the Wolf Kingdom,” she stated. I looked at her, waiting. Nothing she had told me caused me to pause or feel sorry for her. “There was never any love. From a young age I was forced to train. I trained for hours daily; being developed into the weapon that would help take over,” she share
Jessica POV I could not believe I was expected to go on a run with Josh and Julia. I knew Cole was pissed off that I had agreed to do it. However, he also recognized I needed to know what was going on. What was Julia really hiding. Cole was not far and he had a couple warriors with him. He would not intrude; however, if I needed him, he would be there. Marly came to sit with Donna. We did not want her left alone at any point. Donna was tired and needed some rest, so it was good timing. Donna smiled as we walked away, content knowing her family was together. I only hoped that dream was not shattered by whatever Julia was hiding. We moved through the forest, walking further into the shadows. I loved the smell of the open territory. The forest brought a calming sense to me, and I took a quiet moment to absorb that sensation. Josh stopped in the middle of a clearing. “This looks like the per
Jessica POV I looked to Josh, shocked at his reaction. “We will find her,” I assured him. He looked at me with a glare, “I just found my daughters. I will not lose either of you,” he validated. I recognized his rage as fear; however, I had concerns of my own. Julia is so tentative and shy. Where would she have felt comfortable going, I wondered. She had only spent time here and at the pack house. We had never had time to show her around. This was a bit alarming, and I could suddenly feel the same worry rise in my own body. I looked to Cole, “We should go look for her,” I suggested. Cole looked at me, “If you want,” he replied moving towards the door. “We will bring her here when we find her,” I said to Josh and Donna. Josh nodded, “I should go with you,” he commented. “You stay with Donna. We do not need anyone else to go missing,” I stated. Josh nodded, as we left the room. We walked
Jessica POV I jumped up out of bed, looking at the time. “Cole! We slept in!” I squealed as Cole jumped up, startled from my scream. “Jessica … baby, I am sure we have not missed anything. The doctor said it would take hours for Donna to wake up,” Cole reminded me. “I know, but we should not have left Josh alone so long,” I mumbled as I scrambled to get dressed. Cole came to me and wrapped his arms around me, causing me to pause. “We will get ready, get something to eat and then go over. I will ask someone to take food over to Josh so he has been looked after,” Cole suggested. I sighed against his warm body. He was right. We needed a good meal, and then we could start the day ready and prepared. We went down to catch breakfast, where we met up with Carson, Marly and Everly. “How is this sweet girl doing today?” I asked, not realizing how much I had missed normalcy. “She is doing wonderful
Jessica POV I spent the next hour countering every effort Talia made in removing the spell. As she made headway, I stepped in to try and counter the pain Donna was experiencing. Donna had gone from screaming to whimpering from the pain. I could feel the concern coming from Josh for his mate. I had no idea why we were so connected, aside from us being royal and being family. I would have expected we would have had to have a more official connection. I knew Julia was present and could feel her emotions. I thought it was fascinating that all these years we did not know of one another and yet now that we did, I could feel her presence. Cole had kept me advised of what was happening with Donna. She continued to fight the men holding her down. Cole was growing increasingly concerned as the healing took longer than we had expected. It was taking longer than I had ever spent healing anyone else. I
Cole POV I looked to Jessica in awe, as she looked completely shaken up. Carson had already moved towards Marly and Everly, checking them both over. “The wolf never got near us,” Marly stated, smiling at Jessica. Jessica stood shaking in my arms. Likely adrenalin racing th
Marly POV “It means somebody, in this case Rogues, are at our borders. Until we know why, they are considered to be a threat,” I shared with her. I snuggled in with Everly, wishing there was a way to break through to Jessica. Anything to help her come out of her shell a bit
Jessica POV I was so comfortable, circled by warmth. I must be dreaming, I had never felt this warmth and security my entire life. I nuzzled down further into the warmth, feeling comforted. I felt something move against me and froze. My body tensed, as I came awake quickly.
Cole POV I could feel her distress through the door. She was thinking about rejecting me. I could not let that happen. I whipped the door open and pulled Jessica into my arms. “You are stuck with me,” I muttered before capturing her lips with my own. I could not get enough of







