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Unleashed Chaos/A Novel of the Breedline series
A chapter in the book Unleashed Chaos
The Chosen Son
by scongrove
Previously...
Before Tessa destroyed the Kataka—a creature with human-like-dragon features created by Taliah Baldolf and the Chiang-shih demon—it severely injured Celina’s spinal cord when he abducted her. Now back safe in the Breedline Covenant, Celina refuses medical attention in hopes her healing powers will soon kick in.
Meanwhile, Chester Ewan— a Guardian created during the Middle Ages by the Angel of Mercy, with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wicca—realized Jem Chamberlain, also known as the Chosen Son, had the power to heal Celina. In desperation to find him, Chester barged into Jem and Mia’s room without knocking just as Mia walked out of the bathroom fresh from a shower, wearing nothing but a towel.
Shocked and angered by Chester’s lack of manners, Mia gives him the third degree. After apologizing for his rudeness, Chester explains to her about Jem’s powers to heal Celina. Mia calms down and informs Chester Jem is downstairs in the library.
While Chester rushes to the library to find Jem, Mia decides to go to Tim Ross—the head council of the Breedline—to make sure he is informed on the situation. During her visit with Tim, he confides to Mia about Eve’s—Mia’s twin sister-- condition. He explained to Mia about what Angel—Tim’s bonded mate—had told him while she visited Eve after she was rushed to the exam room by the guards. Angel had revealed that Eve is due to deliver her babies in two more weeks. He also brought up the fact that Angel sensed Eve wanted to right her wrongs, and maybe motherhood had changed her in some way. Now that Mia realized Eve was facing prison time—for her crimes against the Breedline—she decides to visit her.
Continued...
As Chester hurried downstairs in search of Jem, his primary concern was for Celina. He was not the kind of man to leave a lady in distress.
To protect and preserve the Breedline species in any way they could was the reason of the Guardian’s creation. That said, in the case of the incident he’d just had with Miss Mia Blackwood, he’d think again before he barged into her room without knocking first.
With his mind focused, Chester got to the last step and rushed to the library to find Jem. He had to convince him to heal Celina but was also concerned if his powers spun out of control, it could kill her.
Stepping through the door, Chester hung a right and barreled between the library's enormous shelves that stored thousands of books. The subtle waft of a man’s cologne told him exactly where to find Jem.
“Jem?” Chester’s voice was barely above a whisper, but his heartbeat was pounding. He’d rarely used Jem’s real name in addressing him. Ordinarily, he called him the Chosen Son, which got on Jem’s nerves.
Jem didn’t answer, but instead, he peeked around the corner of a bookshelf with a thick leather bound book in his hand. “Chester?” he said in a light whisper. “What are you doing here?”
Chester’s hands shook ever so slightly as he heard his voice. When he saw Jem’s face, he remained silent, apparently overwhelmed by his presence. In a quiet voice, Chester muttered, “It is urgent that I speak with you.”
Jem came around the corner with a concerned expression and set the book down on a nearby table. “Sure. What’s up?”
After Chester had explained how powerful his abilities were, and could heal Celina, Jem’s response was an exhale that lasted about five minutes past infinity.
“Will you help her?” Chester asked, even though he knew the answer.
“Of course,” Jem finally answered. The part where Chester explained about the dangers went unspoken at first. Sometimes the situations placed before you didn’t give you options.
Jem closed his eyes and let his head fall back against the wall. Their family was everything to the Breedline. Your mate, your blood, and the friends you considered family… that was your whole world. And along with that belief, as Celina suffered, so did the rest of the Breedline in the Covenant.
“I have no doubts you will have the ability to control your powers, chosen son.” Chester stared at Jem without blinking.
“No offense,” Jem stated firmly, “but please don’t call me that.”
Chester nodded. He knew more than a little something about how having a name permanently branded on you felt. It carried a high burden.
“It’s just Jem,” he told Chester. “Call me Jem.”
“Okay, Jem.”
The creaking sound of a door opening made them both flinch, but Jem relaxed when Tim walked in.
Desperate to make like thin air, Chester’s body began to fade into a ghostly shadow. Whenever the Guardians became nervous, their solid form would immediately change and become invisible.
“Chester, it’s just Tim,” Jem muttered knowing what it was like to trip on the outside world and fall into the Breedline rabbit hole. Having to tell his adopted parent’s about their secret had proven difficult because when it came to someone of an entirely different species, the mix could raise complications.
“Chester has something crucial to share,” Jem explained as Tim walked over. “This can help Celina.” And then he told him the news.
Tim looked over at Chester, frowning in thought. “We’ll see how Celina feels about this before we make any decisions. And of course, we’ll need to run this by Tessa. Nothing gets decided without her final word.”
****
After Mia had taken Natalie downstairs to her mother, she decided to visit her twin sister. She had a lot of questions to ask Eve, and she was still pissed off at her. Yeah, sure, Mia was hoping to get to a place of peace, but she wasn’t holding her breath for a miracle, which was ironic. How many times had she stared up at the ceiling at night, all nestled up next to Jem, praying that by some miracle she would find her birth parents and they would tell her they’d been searching for her all this time. Now she had a twin sister that she despised before they’d ever had the chance to meet. Could it be possible? She thought. Had motherhood changed Eve?
As Mia walked down the hallway, she glanced into a mirror on the wall. The image was identical to Eve’s, down to the length of her long, black hair, the crimson color of her eyes, and her porcelain white skin.
She looked away and headed to the Covenant’s guest house that held Eve in confinement. When she came to the front entrance, two large men with stern expressions were guarding the door.
They stood straight with their brows furrowed when Mia came into view.
“I’m Mia Blackwood. Eve’s sister,” she said to the guards. “Can I please speak with her?”
The guards turned and looked at one another with puzzled expressions, waiting for the other to give her permission. After a moment of silence, Bruce Carmichael faced Mia and uttered in his Scottish accent, “Aye. Jist fur a wee while.”
Mia gave them a slight nod. “Thank you.”
The other guard knocked on the door while Bruce kept his eyes on Mia. “We’ll gie ye thirty minutes.”
She nodded in agreement.
When the door opened from the inside, Eve looked up at Bruce and smiled.
“Yer sister is haur tae visit ye,” he said to Eve.
Eve’s eyes widened and then blinked several times when she saw Mia. Her mouth opened, but no words came out.
“I would like to talk if that’s okay with you?” Mia asked.
“Y-yes,” Eve stammered. Stepping aside, she said, “Please, come in.”
Mia walked past the guards and entered as Eve stared at her surprised. Anxiety bolted through her chest, squeezing until Eve was breathless.
She blew out her breath. “Please, have a seat,” Eve said gesturing to the kitchen table.
When Mia pulled out a chair and sat down, Eve sat across the table from her. “I never expected you would come to see me.”
Glancing down at Eve’s rounded belly, Mia’s lips formed a sympathetic smile. “I heard your due date is in just two weeks.”
“I know.” Eve placed her hand over her belly. “I can’t believe how fast they’re growing.”
“Eve,” Mia said with hesitation, swallowing nervously. “Can I ask you a question and get an honest answer from you?”
“Yes.” Her voice was shaky, but her eyes remained steady. “I promise I will be truthful.”
Mia sensed honesty in her tone. Without delay, she blurted, “Is Sebastian the father, or is the demon?”
Eve’s eyes suddenly filled with tears. “I’m not sure.” The words broke painfully from her raw throat.
Chills raced down Mia’s arms. “So they could be Sebastian’s children or the demon’s… or both?”
Tears streamed down Eve’s cheeks, and her lips quivered. “I will love them no matter who their father is. It’s not their fault. They are innocent in all this.”
“Yes, they are,” Mia agreed. “Just like Jace and Jem. They were also born into this world with the demon as their father.”
“Thank you for understanding.” Eve’s lips lifted in a half smile. “I’m glad you came to see me.”
“There’s another reason why I’m here,” Mia said. “After your trial, you will most likely go to prison, and your babies will be sent off to foster care. I don’t want to see them grow up with strangers. I couldn’t bear it if they ended up the way we did.”
Wiping her eyes, Eve shook her head. “I just don’t know what to do, Mia. I fear they will end up in a horrible home like I was.” Her voice trembled. “My foster parents tortured me for years. I was fifteen when I finally escaped and ran away. That’s when I met Sebastian. He was like me... an unloved and unwanted child.”
“I won’t let that happen,” Mia declared. “If I offered, would you let me and Jem care for them?”
Eve’s eyes widened. “You would do that?”
“Yes, Eve. That’s why I’m here.”
Eve chewed absently at her bottom lip as she fought the urge to break down. When she managed to speak, she said, “Oh, Mia. Thank you!” She reached out for Mia’s hand. “I will never be able to repay you for this.”
Mia took her hand and squeezed lightly. “Can I ask you a personal question?”
Eve nodded in silence.
“How can you bear to love him?” Mia shook her head. “Sebastian has done horrible things.”
Lowering her head in shame, she took a deep breath and then looked up at Mia. “He saved me, Mia,” her voice cracked as grief overwhelmed her. “When I ran away from my foster parents, I was homeless on the streets. He took me in and gave me a home. When my foster father finally found me, he forced me back. Sebastian found me after I had been beaten and raped… and killed him. After that, I felt safe. He’s always cared for me. I know he’s ruthless and done terrible things, but he’s all I’ve ever known. I will always love him.”
Before Mia could respond, sadness spread through her. “I’m sorry you went through that.” Mia’s eyes filled with tears. “I understand now. I want to help you, Eve. I’ll make sure your children never have to suffer the way you did.”
“What about the Covenant?” Eve asked. “Surely everyone will oppose having my babies live here.”
“Tim and Angel have already given me their blessing,” she assured. “But I haven’t talked to Jem yet. I know he will be compassionate and understanding. Tessa has a big heart, and she will help me, but Jace is the one I’ll have to convince. His hatred for Sebastian and the demon goes deep into his soul, but I think once he’s a father himself, he’ll come around, too.”
“I don’t deserve this after all I’ve done to everyone.” Eve shook her head. “Can you ever forgive me?”
Mia went silent for a moment. “Give me time. I’ve already come this far.”
Eve wiped her wet eyes. “You’re a better person than I, sister.”
“I’m not proud of my past either,” Mia confessed. “It just takes some of us longer to find the right path. Have faith, Eve. You’ll get there, too.”
To be continued...
Previously...
Before Tessa destroyed the Kataka—a creature with human-like-dragon features created by Taliah Baldolf and the Chiang-shih demon—it severely injured Celina’s spinal cord when he abducted her. Now back safe in the Breedline Covenant, Celina refuses medical attention in hopes her healing powers will soon kick in.
Meanwhile, Chester Ewan— a Guardian created during the Middle Ages by the Angel of Mercy, with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wicca—realized Jem Chamberlain, also known as the Chosen Son, had the power to heal Celina. In desperation to find him, Chester barged into Jem and Mia’s room without knocking just as Mia walked out of the bathroom fresh from a shower, wearing nothing but a towel.
Shocked and angered by Chester’s lack of manners, Mia gives him the third degree. After apologizing for his rudeness, Chester explains to her about Jem’s powers to heal Celina. Mia calms down and informs Chester Jem is downstairs in the library.
While Chester rushes to the library to find Jem, Mia decides to go to Tim Ross—the head council of the Breedline—to make sure he is informed on the situation. During her visit with Tim, he confides to Mia about Eve’s—Mia’s twin sister-- condition. He explained to Mia about what Angel—Tim’s bonded mate—had told him while she visited Eve after she was rushed to the exam room by the guards. Angel had revealed that Eve is due to deliver her babies in two more weeks. He also brought up the fact that Angel sensed Eve wanted to right her wrongs, and maybe motherhood had changed her in some way. Now that Mia realized Eve was facing prison time—for her crimes against the Breedline—she decides to visit her.
Continued...
As Chester hurried downstairs in search of Jem, his primary concern was for Celina. He was not the kind of man to leave a lady in distress.
To protect and preserve the Breedline species in any way they could was the reason of the Guardian’s creation. That said, in the case of the incident he’d just had with Miss Mia Blackwood, he’d think again before he barged into her room without knocking first.
With his mind focused, Chester got to the last step and rushed to the library to find Jem. He had to convince him to heal Celina but was also concerned if his powers spun out of control, it could kill her.
Stepping through the door, Chester hung a right and barreled between the library's enormous shelves that stored thousands of books. The subtle waft of a man’s cologne told him exactly where to find Jem.
“Jem?” Chester’s voice was barely above a whisper, but his heartbeat was pounding. He’d rarely used Jem’s real name in addressing him. Ordinarily, he called him the Chosen Son, which got on Jem’s nerves.
Jem didn’t answer, but instead, he peeked around the corner of a bookshelf with a thick leather bound book in his hand. “Chester?” he said in a light whisper. “What are you doing here?”
Chester’s hands shook ever so slightly as he heard his voice. When he saw Jem’s face, he remained silent, apparently overwhelmed by his presence. In a quiet voice, Chester muttered, “It is urgent that I speak with you.”
Jem came around the corner with a concerned expression and set the book down on a nearby table. “Sure. What’s up?”
After Chester had explained how powerful his abilities were, and could heal Celina, Jem’s response was an exhale that lasted about five minutes past infinity.
“Will you help her?” Chester asked, even though he knew the answer.
“Of course,” Jem finally answered. The part where Chester explained about the dangers went unspoken at first. Sometimes the situations placed before you didn’t give you options.
Jem closed his eyes and let his head fall back against the wall. Their family was everything to the Breedline. Your mate, your blood, and the friends you considered family… that was your whole world. And along with that belief, as Celina suffered, so did the rest of the Breedline in the Covenant.
“I have no doubts you will have the ability to control your powers, chosen son.” Chester stared at Jem without blinking.
“No offense,” Jem stated firmly, “but please don’t call me that.”
Chester nodded. He knew more than a little something about how having a name permanently branded on you felt. It carried a high burden.
“It’s just Jem,” he told Chester. “Call me Jem.”
“Okay, Jem.”
The creaking sound of a door opening made them both flinch, but Jem relaxed when Tim walked in.
Desperate to make like thin air, Chester’s body began to fade into a ghostly shadow. Whenever the Guardians became nervous, their solid form would immediately change and become invisible.
“Chester, it’s just Tim,” Jem muttered knowing what it was like to trip on the outside world and fall into the Breedline rabbit hole. Having to tell his adopted parent’s about their secret had proven difficult because when it came to someone of an entirely different species, the mix could raise complications.
“Chester has something crucial to share,” Jem explained as Tim walked over. “This can help Celina.” And then he told him the news.
Tim looked over at Chester, frowning in thought. “We’ll see how Celina feels about this before we make any decisions. And of course, we’ll need to run this by Tessa. Nothing gets decided without her final word.”
****
After Mia had taken Natalie downstairs to her mother, she decided to visit her twin sister. She had a lot of questions to ask Eve, and she was still pissed off at her. Yeah, sure, Mia was hoping to get to a place of peace, but she wasn’t holding her breath for a miracle, which was ironic. How many times had she stared up at the ceiling at night, all nestled up next to Jem, praying that by some miracle she would find her birth parents and they would tell her they’d been searching for her all this time. Now she had a twin sister that she despised before they’d ever had the chance to meet. Could it be possible? She thought. Had motherhood changed Eve?
As Mia walked down the hallway, she glanced into a mirror on the wall. The image was identical to Eve’s, down to the length of her long, black hair, the crimson color of her eyes, and her porcelain white skin.
She looked away and headed to the Covenant’s guest house that held Eve in confinement. When she came to the front entrance, two large men with stern expressions were guarding the door.
They stood straight with their brows furrowed when Mia came into view.
“I’m Mia Blackwood. Eve’s sister,” she said to the guards. “Can I please speak with her?”
The guards turned and looked at one another with puzzled expressions, waiting for the other to give her permission. After a moment of silence, Bruce Carmichael faced Mia and uttered in his Scottish accent, “Aye. Jist fur a wee while.”
Mia gave them a slight nod. “Thank you.”
The other guard knocked on the door while Bruce kept his eyes on Mia. “We’ll gie ye thirty minutes.”
She nodded in agreement.
When the door opened from the inside, Eve looked up at Bruce and smiled.
“Yer sister is haur tae visit ye,” he said to Eve.
Eve’s eyes widened and then blinked several times when she saw Mia. Her mouth opened, but no words came out.
“I would like to talk if that’s okay with you?” Mia asked.
“Y-yes,” Eve stammered. Stepping aside, she said, “Please, come in.”
Mia walked past the guards and entered as Eve stared at her surprised. Anxiety bolted through her chest, squeezing until Eve was breathless.
She blew out her breath. “Please, have a seat,” Eve said gesturing to the kitchen table.
When Mia pulled out a chair and sat down, Eve sat across the table from her. “I never expected you would come to see me.”
Glancing down at Eve’s rounded belly, Mia’s lips formed a sympathetic smile. “I heard your due date is in just two weeks.”
“I know.” Eve placed her hand over her belly. “I can’t believe how fast they’re growing.”
“Eve,” Mia said with hesitation, swallowing nervously. “Can I ask you a question and get an honest answer from you?”
“Yes.” Her voice was shaky, but her eyes remained steady. “I promise I will be truthful.”
Mia sensed honesty in her tone. Without delay, she blurted, “Is Sebastian the father, or is the demon?”
Eve’s eyes suddenly filled with tears. “I’m not sure.” The words broke painfully from her raw throat.
Chills raced down Mia’s arms. “So they could be Sebastian’s children or the demon’s… or both?”
Tears streamed down Eve’s cheeks, and her lips quivered. “I will love them no matter who their father is. It’s not their fault. They are innocent in all this.”
“Yes, they are,” Mia agreed. “Just like Jace and Jem. They were also born into this world with the demon as their father.”
“Thank you for understanding.” Eve’s lips lifted in a half smile. “I’m glad you came to see me.”
“There’s another reason why I’m here,” Mia said. “After your trial, you will most likely go to prison, and your babies will be sent off to foster care. I don’t want to see them grow up with strangers. I couldn’t bear it if they ended up the way we did.”
Wiping her eyes, Eve shook her head. “I just don’t know what to do, Mia. I fear they will end up in a horrible home like I was.” Her voice trembled. “My foster parents tortured me for years. I was fifteen when I finally escaped and ran away. That’s when I met Sebastian. He was like me... an unloved and unwanted child.”
“I won’t let that happen,” Mia declared. “If I offered, would you let me and Jem care for them?”
Eve’s eyes widened. “You would do that?”
“Yes, Eve. That’s why I’m here.”
Eve chewed absently at her bottom lip as she fought the urge to break down. When she managed to speak, she said, “Oh, Mia. Thank you!” She reached out for Mia’s hand. “I will never be able to repay you for this.”
Mia took her hand and squeezed lightly. “Can I ask you a personal question?”
Eve nodded in silence.
“How can you bear to love him?” Mia shook her head. “Sebastian has done horrible things.”
Lowering her head in shame, she took a deep breath and then looked up at Mia. “He saved me, Mia,” her voice cracked as grief overwhelmed her. “When I ran away from my foster parents, I was homeless on the streets. He took me in and gave me a home. When my foster father finally found me, he forced me back. Sebastian found me after I had been beaten and raped… and killed him. After that, I felt safe. He’s always cared for me. I know he’s ruthless and done terrible things, but he’s all I’ve ever known. I will always love him.”
Before Mia could respond, sadness spread through her. “I’m sorry you went through that.” Mia’s eyes filled with tears. “I understand now. I want to help you, Eve. I’ll make sure your children never have to suffer the way you did.”
“What about the Covenant?” Eve asked. “Surely everyone will oppose having my babies live here.”
“Tim and Angel have already given me their blessing,” she assured. “But I haven’t talked to Jem yet. I know he will be compassionate and understanding. Tessa has a big heart, and she will help me, but Jace is the one I’ll have to convince. His hatred for Sebastian and the demon goes deep into his soul, but I think once he’s a father himself, he’ll come around, too.”
“I don’t deserve this after all I’ve done to everyone.” Eve shook her head. “Can you ever forgive me?”
Mia went silent for a moment. “Give me time. I’ve already come this far.”
Eve wiped her wet eyes. “You’re a better person than I, sister.”
“I’m not proud of my past either,” Mia confessed. “It just takes some of us longer to find the right path. Have faith, Eve. You’ll get there, too.”
To be continued...
Before Tessa destroyed the Kataka—a creature with human-like-dragon features created by Taliah Baldolf and the Chiang-shih demon—it severely injured Celina’s spinal cord when he abducted her. Now back safe in the Breedline Covenant, Celina refuses medical attention in hopes her healing powers will soon kick in.
Meanwhile, Chester Ewan— a Guardian created during the Middle Ages by the Angel of Mercy, with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wicca—realized Jem Chamberlain, also known as the Chosen Son, had the power to heal Celina. In desperation to find him, Chester barged into Jem and Mia’s room without knocking just as Mia walked out of the bathroom fresh from a shower, wearing nothing but a towel.
Shocked and angered by Chester’s lack of manners, Mia gives him the third degree. After apologizing for his rudeness, Chester explains to her about Jem’s powers to heal Celina. Mia calms down and informs Chester Jem is downstairs in the library.
While Chester rushes to the library to find Jem, Mia decides to go to Tim Ross—the head council of the Breedline—to make sure he is informed on the situation. During her visit with Tim, he confides to Mia about Eve’s—Mia’s twin sister-- condition. He explained to Mia about what Angel—Tim’s bonded mate—had told him while she visited Eve after she was rushed to the exam room by the guards. Angel had revealed that Eve is due to deliver her babies in two more weeks. He also brought up the fact that Angel sensed Eve wanted to right her wrongs, and maybe motherhood had changed her in some way. Now that Mia realized Eve was facing prison time—for her crimes against the Breedline—she decides to visit her.
Continued...
As Chester hurried downstairs in search of Jem, his primary concern was for Celina. He was not the kind of man to leave a lady in distress.
To protect and preserve the Breedline species in any way they could was the reason of the Guardian’s creation. That said, in the case of the incident he’d just had with Miss Mia Blackwood, he’d think again before he barged into her room without knocking first.
With his mind focused, Chester got to the last step and rushed to the library to find Jem. He had to convince him to heal Celina but was also concerned if his powers spun out of control, it could kill her.
Stepping through the door, Chester hung a right and barreled between the library's enormous shelves that stored thousands of books. The subtle waft of a man’s cologne told him exactly where to find Jem.
“Jem?” Chester’s voice was barely above a whisper, but his heartbeat was pounding. He’d rarely used Jem’s real name in addressing him. Ordinarily, he called him the Chosen Son, which got on Jem’s nerves.
Jem didn’t answer, but instead, he peeked around the corner of a bookshelf with a thick leather bound book in his hand. “Chester?” he said in a light whisper. “What are you doing here?”
Chester’s hands shook ever so slightly as he heard his voice. When he saw Jem’s face, he remained silent, apparently overwhelmed by his presence. In a quiet voice, Chester muttered, “It is urgent that I speak with you.”
Jem came around the corner with a concerned expression and set the book down on a nearby table. “Sure. What’s up?”
After Chester had explained how powerful his abilities were, and could heal Celina, Jem’s response was an exhale that lasted about five minutes past infinity.
“Will you help her?” Chester asked, even though he knew the answer.
“Of course,” Jem finally answered. The part where Chester explained about the dangers went unspoken at first. Sometimes the situations placed before you didn’t give you options.
Jem closed his eyes and let his head fall back against the wall. Their family was everything to the Breedline. Your mate, your blood, and the friends you considered family… that was your whole world. And along with that belief, as Celina suffered, so did the rest of the Breedline in the Covenant.
“I have no doubts you will have the ability to control your powers, chosen son.” Chester stared at Jem without blinking.
“No offense,” Jem stated firmly, “but please don’t call me that.”
Chester nodded. He knew more than a little something about how having a name permanently branded on you felt. It carried a high burden.
“It’s just Jem,” he told Chester. “Call me Jem.”
“Okay, Jem.”
The creaking sound of a door opening made them both flinch, but Jem relaxed when Tim walked in.
Desperate to make like thin air, Chester’s body began to fade into a ghostly shadow. Whenever the Guardians became nervous, their solid form would immediately change and become invisible.
“Chester, it’s just Tim,” Jem muttered knowing what it was like to trip on the outside world and fall into the Breedline rabbit hole. Having to tell his adopted parent’s about their secret had proven difficult because when it came to someone of an entirely different species, the mix could raise complications.
“Chester has something crucial to share,” Jem explained as Tim walked over. “This can help Celina.” And then he told him the news.
Tim looked over at Chester, frowning in thought. “We’ll see how Celina feels about this before we make any decisions. And of course, we’ll need to run this by Tessa. Nothing gets decided without her final word.”
****
After Mia had taken Natalie downstairs to her mother, she decided to visit her twin sister. She had a lot of questions to ask Eve, and she was still pissed off at her. Yeah, sure, Mia was hoping to get to a place of peace, but she wasn’t holding her breath for a miracle, which was ironic. How many times had she stared up at the ceiling at night, all nestled up next to Jem, praying that by some miracle she would find her birth parents and they would tell her they’d been searching for her all this time. Now she had a twin sister that she despised before they’d ever had the chance to meet. Could it be possible? She thought. Had motherhood changed Eve?
As Mia walked down the hallway, she glanced into a mirror on the wall. The image was identical to Eve’s, down to the length of her long, black hair, the crimson color of her eyes, and her porcelain white skin.
She looked away and headed to the Covenant’s guest house that held Eve in confinement. When she came to the front entrance, two large men with stern expressions were guarding the door.
They stood straight with their brows furrowed when Mia came into view.
“I’m Mia Blackwood. Eve’s sister,” she said to the guards. “Can I please speak with her?”
The guards turned and looked at one another with puzzled expressions, waiting for the other to give her permission. After a moment of silence, Bruce Carmichael faced Mia and uttered in his Scottish accent, “Aye. Jist fur a wee while.”
Mia gave them a slight nod. “Thank you.”
The other guard knocked on the door while Bruce kept his eyes on Mia. “We’ll gie ye thirty minutes.”
She nodded in agreement.
When the door opened from the inside, Eve looked up at Bruce and smiled.
“Yer sister is haur tae visit ye,” he said to Eve.
Eve’s eyes widened and then blinked several times when she saw Mia. Her mouth opened, but no words came out.
“I would like to talk if that’s okay with you?” Mia asked.
“Y-yes,” Eve stammered. Stepping aside, she said, “Please, come in.”
Mia walked past the guards and entered as Eve stared at her surprised. Anxiety bolted through her chest, squeezing until Eve was breathless.
She blew out her breath. “Please, have a seat,” Eve said gesturing to the kitchen table.
When Mia pulled out a chair and sat down, Eve sat across the table from her. “I never expected you would come to see me.”
Glancing down at Eve’s rounded belly, Mia’s lips formed a sympathetic smile. “I heard your due date is in just two weeks.”
“I know.” Eve placed her hand over her belly. “I can’t believe how fast they’re growing.”
“Eve,” Mia said with hesitation, swallowing nervously. “Can I ask you a question and get an honest answer from you?”
“Yes.” Her voice was shaky, but her eyes remained steady. “I promise I will be truthful.”
Mia sensed honesty in her tone. Without delay, she blurted, “Is Sebastian the father, or is the demon?”
Eve’s eyes suddenly filled with tears. “I’m not sure.” The words broke painfully from her raw throat.
Chills raced down Mia’s arms. “So they could be Sebastian’s children or the demon’s… or both?”
Tears streamed down Eve’s cheeks, and her lips quivered. “I will love them no matter who their father is. It’s not their fault. They are innocent in all this.”
“Yes, they are,” Mia agreed. “Just like Jace and Jem. They were also born into this world with the demon as their father.”
“Thank you for understanding.” Eve’s lips lifted in a half smile. “I’m glad you came to see me.”
“There’s another reason why I’m here,” Mia said. “After your trial, you will most likely go to prison, and your babies will be sent off to foster care. I don’t want to see them grow up with strangers. I couldn’t bear it if they ended up the way we did.”
Wiping her eyes, Eve shook her head. “I just don’t know what to do, Mia. I fear they will end up in a horrible home like I was.” Her voice trembled. “My foster parents tortured me for years. I was fifteen when I finally escaped and ran away. That’s when I met Sebastian. He was like me... an unloved and unwanted child.”
“I won’t let that happen,” Mia declared. “If I offered, would you let me and Jem care for them?”
Eve’s eyes widened. “You would do that?”
“Yes, Eve. That’s why I’m here.”
Eve chewed absently at her bottom lip as she fought the urge to break down. When she managed to speak, she said, “Oh, Mia. Thank you!” She reached out for Mia’s hand. “I will never be able to repay you for this.”
Mia took her hand and squeezed lightly. “Can I ask you a personal question?”
Eve nodded in silence.
“How can you bear to love him?” Mia shook her head. “Sebastian has done horrible things.”
Lowering her head in shame, she took a deep breath and then looked up at Mia. “He saved me, Mia,” her voice cracked as grief overwhelmed her. “When I ran away from my foster parents, I was homeless on the streets. He took me in and gave me a home. When my foster father finally found me, he forced me back. Sebastian found me after I had been beaten and raped… and killed him. After that, I felt safe. He’s always cared for me. I know he’s ruthless and done terrible things, but he’s all I’ve ever known. I will always love him.”
Before Mia could respond, sadness spread through her. “I’m sorry you went through that.” Mia’s eyes filled with tears. “I understand now. I want to help you, Eve. I’ll make sure your children never have to suffer the way you did.”
“What about the Covenant?” Eve asked. “Surely everyone will oppose having my babies live here.”
“Tim and Angel have already given me their blessing,” she assured. “But I haven’t talked to Jem yet. I know he will be compassionate and understanding. Tessa has a big heart, and she will help me, but Jace is the one I’ll have to convince. His hatred for Sebastian and the demon goes deep into his soul, but I think once he’s a father himself, he’ll come around, too.”
“I don’t deserve this after all I’ve done to everyone.” Eve shook her head. “Can you ever forgive me?”
Mia went silent for a moment. “Give me time. I’ve already come this far.”
Eve wiped her wet eyes. “You’re a better person than I, sister.”
“I’m not proud of my past either,” Mia confessed. “It just takes some of us longer to find the right path. Have faith, Eve. You’ll get there, too.”
To be continued...
NOTE: This is not part of the chapter. A reference for terms and characters, especially for new readers:
BREEDLINE - A species of humans that have the ability to change from human form into a wolf. They are not like the old legend of the Lycanthropy myth. Breedline species can shift into their wolf at will. The moon has no power over them. They do not pass their ability to other humans with a bite or scratch like the Lycanthropy myth.
The Breedline gene is passed down to offspring that are born identical twins. Although they live amongst human, their species must be kept secret.
In wolf form, they have super strength, speed, and heightened senses. Their lifespan is the same as a normal human, but they are immune to illness and disease. Only a silver bullet to the brain will kill them. All males change into their wolf at the age of eighteen. Females do not go through the change until they make love to their Breedline bonded mate.
BREEDLINE TWINS - Identical twins that are born from either one or both parents of the Breedline species. They have a strong, unbreakable bond from birth, are born with telepathic abilities, and have the power to sense the other's emotions or injuries. In some cases, the bond between twins are so strong, if one dies, the other twin may pass on, especially if they don't have a mate.
BREEDLINE BONDING - The male Breedline spends their life in search of their bonded mate. When the male comes in contact with her, he instantly feels a simultaneous, desirable attraction and she becomes the most important thing in his life. He is there to love, protect, and cherish her until death. Once they are mated, they bond for life. It is possible for them to have more than one mate in their lifespan.
BELOVED - A word used by a Breedline to express the bond to their mate.
DOUBLE BONDED - In some cases, male Breedline twins bond with the same female; but one will carry a stronger bond. Usually one of them must sacrifice for the other twin.
BREEDLINE COVENANT - The Breedline species must live within the boundaries of a Covenant, which is only formed with their species. The Covenant is governed and ruled by a head council. The council keeps their laws in order and oversees the species population.
THE BREEDLINE QUEEN - Over centuries the Breedline Covenant is ruled by a true Queen. If there is no Queen living, the Covenants are governed by an appointed head council until another Queen is born. A Breedline Queen is born once every one hundred years. Her massive stature, black fur, and red eyes are the Queen's trademarks. Her alpha wolf has twice the strength, speed, and size of any Breedline. The Queen is expected to rule over all the Breedline Covenants where she will be respected and obeyed by all Breedline. This is their absolute True Law.
THE QUEENS RING - This ring has been passed down to all Breedline Queens for generations. When the new Queen places the ring on, it instantly shifts in size to fit her finger.
TRUE LAW - All Breedline Covenants have an ancient book of laws. If either sex disobeys the Breedline laws, they can be shunned, or no longer protected by their Covenant. If a Breedline takes another life out of revenge, or evil - other than protecting their life, and the life of another - they will never have the ability to shift back human and cast out as a rogue wolf.
ROGUE WOLF - A Breedline shunned by their Covenant for taking another life out of revenge or evil and forced to live as a wolf until death without the ability to change human again. Some rogue wolves form into packs, which can be dangerous for other Breedline species.
RED (BLOOD) MOON - When the full moon passes through the amber shadow of the earth, producing a midnight eclipse visible across North America. So begins a lunar eclipse tetrad, a series of four consecutive total eclipses occurring at approximately six-month intervals. This incredible light beams into the heart of earth's shadow, filling it with a coppery glow and transforming the moon into a great red orb. During this time, all Breedline species that are mated have a strong desire to create offspring. This is also a time when Breedline females are more fertile for the conception of twins.
CHIANG-SHIH DEMON (Kiang shi, a.k.a Ramael Arminius) - An ancient demon that inhabits the body of a Breedline fetus before it's born, or during a Breedline's death. It continues to take the soul over the natural lifespan of the child, or the deceased Breedline. When the demon possesses a fetus, it breaks the bonding and telepathic abilities of their twin when they are born. If the demon possesses a deceased Breedline's body, it must do so before the soul passes on. If the soul is not intact, the body will soon die.
In most cases, the Chiang-shih demon will take the life of the other twin, even before their birth. The twin that is born with the demon will bring only evil to whomever they encounter. Their sole purpose is to gain full control of another soul and seek world domination.
There are two ways the demon is cast from the soul it possesses: By its firstborn son, and the Angel of Mercy, Zadkiel. The Beast is the only one who can kill a Chiang-shih demon.
THE BEAST - He is the second born son of the Chiang-shih demon. When provoked into a rage, he will shift into his Beast instead of his Breedline wolf. The Beast is an enormous, dangerous two-footed creature that has wolf-like features. One bite has enough venom to kill the Chiang-shih demon and leave the soul of the person the demon possessed unharmed.
SHADOW WALKER (a.k.a Shadow Figure, or Black Mass) - The perception of a patch of shadow as a living, humanoid figure, particularly interpreted by the Breedline as the presence of a malevolent entity. When a Breedline species dies and does not pass on to the other side, they are left to roam the earth as a shadow of themselves - a ghost. They will not pass on until they have settled unfinished business before their death.
ZADKIEL (Tzadqiel, a.k.a "Righteousness of God") - The Archangel of freedom, benevolence, and mercy, and the Patron Angel of all who forgives. Breedline species tradition considers him to be the Angel of Mercy.
SUCCUBUS (a.k.a CREEPERS) - Creatures that search for, and feeds off the blood of the Breedline species. Creepers are skilled at extreme sexual pleasure, and the ecstasy they create is exceedingly intense and highly addictive. They cast off a scent that hypnotizes Breedlines into overwhelming sexual urges. They use their human-like bodies and beautiful features to control and influence their thoughts.
They have the ability to reach into the Breedline's mind during sleep, casting a spell of dreams about sexual contact, or intercourse. And one much less obvious manifestation of Creepers is nightmares - realistic, graphic, terrifying nightmares that rob the Breedline of sleep. Over a period, it can lead to severe fatigue and depression, leaving them emotionally and spiritually drained. Death can occur if they completely take over the Breedline's body.
HALF-BREED - This species is born with the genes from both Breedline and succubus. They can bond with either a full-blood Breedline or another half-breed. They do not have the ability to change into the Breedline wolf, but they do need blood from them to survive. With the power to hypnotize, most Breedlines have minimal respect and credence toward the half-breed species.
WICCA (or Wise One) - According to the Breedline species, a Wicca is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts, and necromancy. A Wicca is also considered to be a demonic spirit. It is unclear to the Breedline if they act under the orders of the devil, or they are simply not understood and treated as outcasts. They have the ability to do white magic (good) or dark (evil).
KATAKO (a.k.a Lucas, or Dark Shadow) - He is the Chiang-shih demon's offspring that is born both Breedline and Wiccan. After one year, the Katako develops into an adult with the mind of a child, without reaching full maturity. It has the power to appear translucent, or become completely invisible. Being born half Breedline, it can shift into a wolf and transform, or mimic another creature with the power to instantly travel from one place to another. Their true purpose of creation is to bring forth the souls stuck in purgatory by using one drop of its blood. The Breedline Queen's bite is the only way to destroy it.
GOLEMS (a.k.a The Death Army) - Evil creatures created by dark Wiccans with the power of necromancy. By releasing the souls of demons stuck in purgatory, the Wicca can give them the ability to shape into a creature that is made from earth. These creatures have various qualities, such as mass strength, enormous stature, and the power to consume their victims by saturating them with mud.
GUARDIANS (a.k.a Spirits of the Forest) - They originated during the Middle Ages with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wicca. They have the ability to stay invisible with the power to move through any barrier and over any distance instantly.
THERIOMORPH - This species is born with the genes of a Breedline, but do not have the ability to change into a Breedline wolf. They shape shift into an enormous black panther. They possess powers of mind manipulation and random visions of the future. They must use the drug dopamine to suppress their urges. Their eye color shifts into a glowing lavender when their Theriomorph nature takes over. The Breedline see them as a threat to their species.
Jace Chamberlain (a.k.a The Beast) - He is a Breedline species which later discovers his birth father - who is possessed by the Chiang-shih demon - murdered his mother when he and his twin brother were four years old. Raised by their new foster family and their uncle Jacks, he later discovers he was born with a curse of the Beast. With the help of his twin brother Jem, and his bonded mate Tessa, they help him cope with his rage to keep the Beast at bay. He's an IT engineer and is the lead singer and plays acoustic guitar in the band Chaos.
Jem Chamberlain (a.k.a The Chosen Son) - He is a Breedline species and Jace's twin brother. He carries the gene of the Chiang-shih demon that gives him the power to create a portal, and a force of electric energy used as a weapon, and other powers he discovers later. His bonded mate is Mia Blackwood, and he's an IT engineer and the drummer in the band Chaos.
Tessa Fairchild - She was born into the human world and later discovers she's a Breedline. Abandoned by her parents, she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle without the knowledge of being born a twin. After she meets Jace, they become bonded mates. During her first change into her Breedline wolf, she is the new Breedline Queen. She is an inspiring artist.
Dr. John and Sarah Chamberlain - They are Jace, Jem and Cassie's adopted human parents. They are physicians in a children's unit, and also donates their time to the emergency center.
Chester and Amelia Ewan - They are called Guardians - a species originated during the Middle Ages with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wiccan.
Jackson Gray - He is Jace and Jem's biological uncle - Katlyn Gray's older brother. Although he carries the gene of the Breedline, he does not shift into a wolf. Only Breedlines born with an identical twin have the ability to change into their wolf. He's a medical supply pilot.
Mia Blackwood - She is a half-breed and Jem's bonded mate. Abandoned at birth and raised in human foster care, she later finds her twin sister, Eve.
EVE - She is a half-breed and Sebastian's bonded mate. Growing up in human foster care, she spent her entire childhood abused until Sebastian saves her. Scorned from her past, she lashes out in anger, living a life of crime later to discover her twin sister, Mia Blackwood. After realizing the Chiang-shih demon possesses Sebastian, Eve clings to the past in hopes of reuniting with her beloved. Now that Sebastian is finally free of the demon, she has trust issues, worried he has an alternative plan for their sons.
Sebastian Crow - He is a half-breed, and Eve's bonded mate. After he had been killed by Jace in self- defense, he was possessed by the Chiang-shih demon after the Angel of Mercy cast him out of Alexander's body. As he tried to portray Sebastian's life, Eve finally figured out his secret. Keeping her captive only to survive on her blood, he later develops feelings for her. The demon creates a death army, determined to dominate the world and unleash his wrath amongst humans and the Breedline. Now free from the demon, he is determined to reunite with his beloved Eve who is kept prisoner by the Breedline Covenant awaiting trial for her past crimes against them.
Alexander Crest - He is a Breedline who was possessed by the Chiang-shih demon before birth. Murdering his family, Alexander kidnapped his twin's bonded mate, Katlyn Gray. Keeping her prisoner against her will, she becomes pregnant with his twins. As she managed to escape before she gave birth, Alexander eventually kills her in a fit of rage. Returning for his chosen son twenty-two years later, he is determined to convince him to join his army. After the battle between the Breedline, the demon is finally cast out of Alexander setting his soul free. For the demon's past crimes, Alexander is pardoned and must reside in the Breedline Covenant. Praying for forgiveness, he reunites with his twin sons, Jace and Jem. As he fights to keep his new family safe, romance blossoms with Dr. Helen Carrington.
Tim Ross - He is a Breedline species and head council of the California Covenant. Angel, his bonded mate - who is a half-breed - has Tim's daughter they named Natalie, after her sister.
Angel - She is a half-breed and Tim's bonded mate.
Natalie - She is a half-breed and Tim and Angel's daughter.
Kyle Jones - He is a Breedline species that resides in the California Covenant. Having lost his family to a house fire at childhood, his uncle Tim Ross has raised him since. Celina Baldolf is his bonded mate. He's a mechanic and also Jace and Jem's close friend, and plays bass in the rock band Chaos.
Casey Barton - He was born of the Breedline species, and lives in the California Covenant. He was adopted by Tim Ross's brother and carries a deep dark secret, afraid to reveal to the Breedline. He is a clothing model and plays backup bass and keyboards in the band Chaos.
Dr. Helen Carrington - She is a Breedline species and a physician at the California Bates hospital for both Breedlines and humans. Later, she discovers Jace and Jem carry a gene, possibly used for a cure to stop the aging process in her species. After Alexander's demon is banished, he is pardoned for all past crimes and welcomed into the Breedline Covenant. When he meets Helen, they become bonded mates.
Drakon Hexus - He is a Breedline species. At a young age, his first bonded mate was killed by her father. In a rage, he hunts and kills her murderer, breaking the Breedline's True Law. Shunned by his Covenant and forced to live as a rogue wolf, he's promised his humanity back if he joins the Chiang-shih demon's army. After Drakon discovers the demon's plans to destroy all humans and half-breeds, he betrays him and joins forces with the Breedline. As time passes, he bonds with another mate, Cassie Chamberlain.
Cassie Chamberlain - Adopted at age two by Jace and Jem's adopted parents after her mother abandons her. Later, she discovers she is a Breedline species and bonds with the handsome Drakon Hexus. She is a nurse practitioner, specializing in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Malachi O'Conner - He was born a Breedline species, and shunned by the Breedline Covenant after breaking their True Law. Alexander Crest's demon later forced him into joining his army of rogue wolves. After he had tried to escape, he endured cruel torture from the Alexander's Chiang-shih demon. He was later rescued by the Breedline and pardoned for his past crimes.
Celina Baldolf - She is a Breedline species with the power of a Wiccan, but only practices white witchcraft. Her twin sister Taliah - a dark Wicca - murdered their parents when they were twelve years old. Dr. Helen Carrington is their aunt, and Kyle Jones is Celina's Breedline bonded mate. She is an editor for a local publishing company.
Taliah Baldolf - She is a Breedline species and the mother of the Katako. Using her powers as a dark Wiccan, she joins forces with the Chiang-shih demon to create his death army. After she threatens to kill the Breedline Queen, the Beast overpowers her and sends her to her death.
Samuel Mercier - He is a Breedline and a council member from France that has secretly turned against his own Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon. He and his other Breedline traitors go into hiding after the Breedline destroy the demon, desperate to seek revenge against the Covenant.
Fredrick Mercier - He is a Breedline and Samuel Mercier's identical twin. Also, he's a council member from France that has secretly turned against the Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon.
Corbin Azzo - He is a Breedline and a council member that has turned against the Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon.
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and 2 member cents. BREEDLINE - A species of humans that have the ability to change from human form into a wolf. They are not like the old legend of the Lycanthropy myth. Breedline species can shift into their wolf at will. The moon has no power over them. They do not pass their ability to other humans with a bite or scratch like the Lycanthropy myth.
The Breedline gene is passed down to offspring that are born identical twins. Although they live amongst human, their species must be kept secret.
In wolf form, they have super strength, speed, and heightened senses. Their lifespan is the same as a normal human, but they are immune to illness and disease. Only a silver bullet to the brain will kill them. All males change into their wolf at the age of eighteen. Females do not go through the change until they make love to their Breedline bonded mate.
BREEDLINE TWINS - Identical twins that are born from either one or both parents of the Breedline species. They have a strong, unbreakable bond from birth, are born with telepathic abilities, and have the power to sense the other's emotions or injuries. In some cases, the bond between twins are so strong, if one dies, the other twin may pass on, especially if they don't have a mate.
BREEDLINE BONDING - The male Breedline spends their life in search of their bonded mate. When the male comes in contact with her, he instantly feels a simultaneous, desirable attraction and she becomes the most important thing in his life. He is there to love, protect, and cherish her until death. Once they are mated, they bond for life. It is possible for them to have more than one mate in their lifespan.
BELOVED - A word used by a Breedline to express the bond to their mate.
DOUBLE BONDED - In some cases, male Breedline twins bond with the same female; but one will carry a stronger bond. Usually one of them must sacrifice for the other twin.
BREEDLINE COVENANT - The Breedline species must live within the boundaries of a Covenant, which is only formed with their species. The Covenant is governed and ruled by a head council. The council keeps their laws in order and oversees the species population.
THE BREEDLINE QUEEN - Over centuries the Breedline Covenant is ruled by a true Queen. If there is no Queen living, the Covenants are governed by an appointed head council until another Queen is born. A Breedline Queen is born once every one hundred years. Her massive stature, black fur, and red eyes are the Queen's trademarks. Her alpha wolf has twice the strength, speed, and size of any Breedline. The Queen is expected to rule over all the Breedline Covenants where she will be respected and obeyed by all Breedline. This is their absolute True Law.
THE QUEENS RING - This ring has been passed down to all Breedline Queens for generations. When the new Queen places the ring on, it instantly shifts in size to fit her finger.
TRUE LAW - All Breedline Covenants have an ancient book of laws. If either sex disobeys the Breedline laws, they can be shunned, or no longer protected by their Covenant. If a Breedline takes another life out of revenge, or evil - other than protecting their life, and the life of another - they will never have the ability to shift back human and cast out as a rogue wolf.
ROGUE WOLF - A Breedline shunned by their Covenant for taking another life out of revenge or evil and forced to live as a wolf until death without the ability to change human again. Some rogue wolves form into packs, which can be dangerous for other Breedline species.
RED (BLOOD) MOON - When the full moon passes through the amber shadow of the earth, producing a midnight eclipse visible across North America. So begins a lunar eclipse tetrad, a series of four consecutive total eclipses occurring at approximately six-month intervals. This incredible light beams into the heart of earth's shadow, filling it with a coppery glow and transforming the moon into a great red orb. During this time, all Breedline species that are mated have a strong desire to create offspring. This is also a time when Breedline females are more fertile for the conception of twins.
CHIANG-SHIH DEMON (Kiang shi, a.k.a Ramael Arminius) - An ancient demon that inhabits the body of a Breedline fetus before it's born, or during a Breedline's death. It continues to take the soul over the natural lifespan of the child, or the deceased Breedline. When the demon possesses a fetus, it breaks the bonding and telepathic abilities of their twin when they are born. If the demon possesses a deceased Breedline's body, it must do so before the soul passes on. If the soul is not intact, the body will soon die.
In most cases, the Chiang-shih demon will take the life of the other twin, even before their birth. The twin that is born with the demon will bring only evil to whomever they encounter. Their sole purpose is to gain full control of another soul and seek world domination.
There are two ways the demon is cast from the soul it possesses: By its firstborn son, and the Angel of Mercy, Zadkiel. The Beast is the only one who can kill a Chiang-shih demon.
THE BEAST - He is the second born son of the Chiang-shih demon. When provoked into a rage, he will shift into his Beast instead of his Breedline wolf. The Beast is an enormous, dangerous two-footed creature that has wolf-like features. One bite has enough venom to kill the Chiang-shih demon and leave the soul of the person the demon possessed unharmed.
SHADOW WALKER (a.k.a Shadow Figure, or Black Mass) - The perception of a patch of shadow as a living, humanoid figure, particularly interpreted by the Breedline as the presence of a malevolent entity. When a Breedline species dies and does not pass on to the other side, they are left to roam the earth as a shadow of themselves - a ghost. They will not pass on until they have settled unfinished business before their death.
ZADKIEL (Tzadqiel, a.k.a "Righteousness of God") - The Archangel of freedom, benevolence, and mercy, and the Patron Angel of all who forgives. Breedline species tradition considers him to be the Angel of Mercy.
SUCCUBUS (a.k.a CREEPERS) - Creatures that search for, and feeds off the blood of the Breedline species. Creepers are skilled at extreme sexual pleasure, and the ecstasy they create is exceedingly intense and highly addictive. They cast off a scent that hypnotizes Breedlines into overwhelming sexual urges. They use their human-like bodies and beautiful features to control and influence their thoughts.
They have the ability to reach into the Breedline's mind during sleep, casting a spell of dreams about sexual contact, or intercourse. And one much less obvious manifestation of Creepers is nightmares - realistic, graphic, terrifying nightmares that rob the Breedline of sleep. Over a period, it can lead to severe fatigue and depression, leaving them emotionally and spiritually drained. Death can occur if they completely take over the Breedline's body.
HALF-BREED - This species is born with the genes from both Breedline and succubus. They can bond with either a full-blood Breedline or another half-breed. They do not have the ability to change into the Breedline wolf, but they do need blood from them to survive. With the power to hypnotize, most Breedlines have minimal respect and credence toward the half-breed species.
WICCA (or Wise One) - According to the Breedline species, a Wicca is the goddess of magic, witchcraft, the night, moon, ghosts, and necromancy. A Wicca is also considered to be a demonic spirit. It is unclear to the Breedline if they act under the orders of the devil, or they are simply not understood and treated as outcasts. They have the ability to do white magic (good) or dark (evil).
KATAKO (a.k.a Lucas, or Dark Shadow) - He is the Chiang-shih demon's offspring that is born both Breedline and Wiccan. After one year, the Katako develops into an adult with the mind of a child, without reaching full maturity. It has the power to appear translucent, or become completely invisible. Being born half Breedline, it can shift into a wolf and transform, or mimic another creature with the power to instantly travel from one place to another. Their true purpose of creation is to bring forth the souls stuck in purgatory by using one drop of its blood. The Breedline Queen's bite is the only way to destroy it.
GOLEMS (a.k.a The Death Army) - Evil creatures created by dark Wiccans with the power of necromancy. By releasing the souls of demons stuck in purgatory, the Wicca can give them the ability to shape into a creature that is made from earth. These creatures have various qualities, such as mass strength, enormous stature, and the power to consume their victims by saturating them with mud.
GUARDIANS (a.k.a Spirits of the Forest) - They originated during the Middle Ages with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wicca. They have the ability to stay invisible with the power to move through any barrier and over any distance instantly.
THERIOMORPH - This species is born with the genes of a Breedline, but do not have the ability to change into a Breedline wolf. They shape shift into an enormous black panther. They possess powers of mind manipulation and random visions of the future. They must use the drug dopamine to suppress their urges. Their eye color shifts into a glowing lavender when their Theriomorph nature takes over. The Breedline see them as a threat to their species.
Jace Chamberlain (a.k.a The Beast) - He is a Breedline species which later discovers his birth father - who is possessed by the Chiang-shih demon - murdered his mother when he and his twin brother were four years old. Raised by their new foster family and their uncle Jacks, he later discovers he was born with a curse of the Beast. With the help of his twin brother Jem, and his bonded mate Tessa, they help him cope with his rage to keep the Beast at bay. He's an IT engineer and is the lead singer and plays acoustic guitar in the band Chaos.
Jem Chamberlain (a.k.a The Chosen Son) - He is a Breedline species and Jace's twin brother. He carries the gene of the Chiang-shih demon that gives him the power to create a portal, and a force of electric energy used as a weapon, and other powers he discovers later. His bonded mate is Mia Blackwood, and he's an IT engineer and the drummer in the band Chaos.
Tessa Fairchild - She was born into the human world and later discovers she's a Breedline. Abandoned by her parents, she was raised by her Aunt and Uncle without the knowledge of being born a twin. After she meets Jace, they become bonded mates. During her first change into her Breedline wolf, she is the new Breedline Queen. She is an inspiring artist.
Dr. John and Sarah Chamberlain - They are Jace, Jem and Cassie's adopted human parents. They are physicians in a children's unit, and also donates their time to the emergency center.
Chester and Amelia Ewan - They are called Guardians - a species originated during the Middle Ages with the purpose of protecting all creatures, especially the Breedline from the destruction of any creation made by a dark Wiccan.
Jackson Gray - He is Jace and Jem's biological uncle - Katlyn Gray's older brother. Although he carries the gene of the Breedline, he does not shift into a wolf. Only Breedlines born with an identical twin have the ability to change into their wolf. He's a medical supply pilot.
Mia Blackwood - She is a half-breed and Jem's bonded mate. Abandoned at birth and raised in human foster care, she later finds her twin sister, Eve.
EVE - She is a half-breed and Sebastian's bonded mate. Growing up in human foster care, she spent her entire childhood abused until Sebastian saves her. Scorned from her past, she lashes out in anger, living a life of crime later to discover her twin sister, Mia Blackwood. After realizing the Chiang-shih demon possesses Sebastian, Eve clings to the past in hopes of reuniting with her beloved. Now that Sebastian is finally free of the demon, she has trust issues, worried he has an alternative plan for their sons.
Sebastian Crow - He is a half-breed, and Eve's bonded mate. After he had been killed by Jace in self- defense, he was possessed by the Chiang-shih demon after the Angel of Mercy cast him out of Alexander's body. As he tried to portray Sebastian's life, Eve finally figured out his secret. Keeping her captive only to survive on her blood, he later develops feelings for her. The demon creates a death army, determined to dominate the world and unleash his wrath amongst humans and the Breedline. Now free from the demon, he is determined to reunite with his beloved Eve who is kept prisoner by the Breedline Covenant awaiting trial for her past crimes against them.
Alexander Crest - He is a Breedline who was possessed by the Chiang-shih demon before birth. Murdering his family, Alexander kidnapped his twin's bonded mate, Katlyn Gray. Keeping her prisoner against her will, she becomes pregnant with his twins. As she managed to escape before she gave birth, Alexander eventually kills her in a fit of rage. Returning for his chosen son twenty-two years later, he is determined to convince him to join his army. After the battle between the Breedline, the demon is finally cast out of Alexander setting his soul free. For the demon's past crimes, Alexander is pardoned and must reside in the Breedline Covenant. Praying for forgiveness, he reunites with his twin sons, Jace and Jem. As he fights to keep his new family safe, romance blossoms with Dr. Helen Carrington.
Tim Ross - He is a Breedline species and head council of the California Covenant. Angel, his bonded mate - who is a half-breed - has Tim's daughter they named Natalie, after her sister.
Angel - She is a half-breed and Tim's bonded mate.
Natalie - She is a half-breed and Tim and Angel's daughter.
Kyle Jones - He is a Breedline species that resides in the California Covenant. Having lost his family to a house fire at childhood, his uncle Tim Ross has raised him since. Celina Baldolf is his bonded mate. He's a mechanic and also Jace and Jem's close friend, and plays bass in the rock band Chaos.
Casey Barton - He was born of the Breedline species, and lives in the California Covenant. He was adopted by Tim Ross's brother and carries a deep dark secret, afraid to reveal to the Breedline. He is a clothing model and plays backup bass and keyboards in the band Chaos.
Dr. Helen Carrington - She is a Breedline species and a physician at the California Bates hospital for both Breedlines and humans. Later, she discovers Jace and Jem carry a gene, possibly used for a cure to stop the aging process in her species. After Alexander's demon is banished, he is pardoned for all past crimes and welcomed into the Breedline Covenant. When he meets Helen, they become bonded mates.
Drakon Hexus - He is a Breedline species. At a young age, his first bonded mate was killed by her father. In a rage, he hunts and kills her murderer, breaking the Breedline's True Law. Shunned by his Covenant and forced to live as a rogue wolf, he's promised his humanity back if he joins the Chiang-shih demon's army. After Drakon discovers the demon's plans to destroy all humans and half-breeds, he betrays him and joins forces with the Breedline. As time passes, he bonds with another mate, Cassie Chamberlain.
Cassie Chamberlain - Adopted at age two by Jace and Jem's adopted parents after her mother abandons her. Later, she discovers she is a Breedline species and bonds with the handsome Drakon Hexus. She is a nurse practitioner, specializing in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Malachi O'Conner - He was born a Breedline species, and shunned by the Breedline Covenant after breaking their True Law. Alexander Crest's demon later forced him into joining his army of rogue wolves. After he had tried to escape, he endured cruel torture from the Alexander's Chiang-shih demon. He was later rescued by the Breedline and pardoned for his past crimes.
Celina Baldolf - She is a Breedline species with the power of a Wiccan, but only practices white witchcraft. Her twin sister Taliah - a dark Wicca - murdered their parents when they were twelve years old. Dr. Helen Carrington is their aunt, and Kyle Jones is Celina's Breedline bonded mate. She is an editor for a local publishing company.
Taliah Baldolf - She is a Breedline species and the mother of the Katako. Using her powers as a dark Wiccan, she joins forces with the Chiang-shih demon to create his death army. After she threatens to kill the Breedline Queen, the Beast overpowers her and sends her to her death.
Samuel Mercier - He is a Breedline and a council member from France that has secretly turned against his own Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon. He and his other Breedline traitors go into hiding after the Breedline destroy the demon, desperate to seek revenge against the Covenant.
Fredrick Mercier - He is a Breedline and Samuel Mercier's identical twin. Also, he's a council member from France that has secretly turned against the Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon.
Corbin Azzo - He is a Breedline and a council member that has turned against the Covenant to help the Chiang-shih demon.
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