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Unleashed Chaos/A Novel of the Breedline series
A chapter in the book Unleashed Chaos
Bittersweet Memories
by scongrove
| Background Dedicated to someone very special... |
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.
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. After Chester revealed to Jem of his ability, he agrees to help. When they share the news with Tim Ross—the head of the Breedline council—he is hesitant at first due to the fact if Jem’s powers got out of control, his gift could also be deadly. And then he decides to inform Tessa—their Queen—before they discuss this with Celina.
After discussing all Celina’s options, her Aunt Helen persuades her to have surgery instead of taking the risk of Jem’s powers. Now that Celina is recovering from surgery, her physician—Dr. Kenneth Craven—gives her the results that there could be a possibility she would heal after time and therapy. When he told her she would not be released from the hospital in two weeks, Celina was heartbroken because she would miss Jem and Mia’s wedding.
Meanwhile, Tessa Fairchild—the Breedline Queen and her fiancé, Jace Chamberlain stops by the hospital to visit Celina. When Tessa introduces herself to Dr. Kenneth Craven, he has an instantaneous reaction, nearly knocking him to his knees with pain. After gathering his composure, he felt like he’d seen a ghost from the past. Tessa oddly resembled his bonded mate who suddenly vanished from his life years ago.
Now, after Sebastian Crow meets his twin brother, Thomas—who he thought died at childbirth—he gives Sebastian an offer he can’t refuse.
Continued...
The next day, Celina was brought back to the Breedline Covenant and moved into another room other than the one she’d stayed in, much larger and yet everything seemed the same. Celina was lying motionless on a bed that was not her own in a state of total confinement. The back brace she had to wear was stiff and uncomfortable.
Thoughts of Kyle came to her, and she found herself thinking about the conversation the two of them had before her surgery. He’d told her he would be by her side afterward even if she never walked again. Celina would never forget what he looked like, standing over her bed, his eyes full of compassion and love.
In truth, what future could they have if she never walked again? She would be a burden, a useless body, having to let others care for her. Meanwhile, Kyle would still be a young, vibrant, sexual male deserving more than what she could offer.
As the door slowly opened, Helen walked in, and it was a relief to focus on something else.
“You’re awake,” Helen said, walking over.
“Hi, Aunt Helen,” she said hoarsely.
She glanced down at her niece, sympathy, and concern brimming in her eyes. “Are you feeling any pain?”
“No, I’m fine.” Celina forced a smile. “Have you seen Kyle?”
“He’s downstairs in the kitchen. Don’t tell him I told you, but he’s making breakfast for you. It’s probably supposed to be a surprise.”
Celina smiled for real this time as the image of Kyle preparing food for her came to mind. “I’ll make sure I have a surprised reaction when he enters the room.”
There was a long silence, and then Celina asked, “How are you and Alexander doing?”
Helen’s eyes held hers. What to reply to that? She thought. “Let me just say,” she paused and smiled, “things are moving along slow, but I do adore him. We’re both alike in so many ways. He’s very independent, and he’s sort of old fashioned when it comes to dating.”
Celina reached out and brushed Helen’s arm. “I’m so happy for you, Aunt Helen. You deserve to be in love.”
“Thank you, honey. You deserve the same, too.”
“But what if I never walk again?” Celina’s voice cracked. “How can I give Kyle what he needs?”
Helen had no easy answer for that one. And before she could respond, Kyle walked in. “Good morning, sunshine,” he said with a tray in his hand. “How ‘bout breakfast in bed, babe?”
With a surprised expression on her face, Celina said, “That sounds great.”
“Stop torturing yourself,” Helen whispered close to her ear. “It will all work out.”
Celina smiled again, some of the agony easing from her, replacing it with hope.
A shadow passed through Celina’s eyes, and Helen knew she was thinking of something about the past. It most likely had to do with the death of her parents, or her twin sister, Taliah.
Helen leaned down and pressed a kiss to her forehead. “I’ve got to get to the hospital. I’ll be back later this evening to check on you,” she said, smoothing back a strand of hair from Celina’s face. “Page me if you need anything.”
As Kyle placed the tray of food on the nightstand, he said, “Thanks, Helen.”
Walking out the door, Helen closed it from behind her. Sagging against it, she lowered her head and said a silent prayer for Celina. Hopefully, God would see her through this. Celina was too young to be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
When her phone buzzed, she stood straight and snapped back to reality. Digging inside her purse, she took out her phone and saw it was Dr. Kenneth Craven calling.
“Hello, this is Helen.”
After a short pause, Kenneth finally spoke. “Helen, I hope I’m not interrupting anything. I called the hospital, and the receptionist said you hadn’t made it in this morning.”
“You’re fine,” she quickly replied. “I stopped by to check on Celina before I left for the hospital.”
“How’s she doing?”
“She’s not in any pain, but she’s still frustrated,” she told him. “You can’t blame her for feeling that way considering her condition.”
“Of course,” he said sympathetically. “I understand.”
“Is everything all right, Kenneth? You’re not getting another headache, are you?”
“No, no,” he reassured. “I’m fine. But I was wondering if I could speak with you in private?” He said, pausing briefly. “Can I meet you at the hospital cafeteria over coffee, say in an hour?”
“Sure,” she agreed. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
“Don’t worry. I just need to ask you some questions about my incident at the hospital the other day,” he explained. “Of course, this will just be between you and me.”
“Yes, of course. I’ll see you in an hour.”
“Thank you, Helen,” he said, sounding relieved. “I appreciate this.”
When the call ended, Helen frowned deep enough to wrinkle her forehead. She wondered what was so confidential that Kenneth wanted to discuss. Was it about Celina’s surgery? Maybe she should have pressed him for more information over the phone, she thought.
Helen exhaled, relaxing her shoulders and exited down the stairs. After she had left the Covenant, she headed to the hospital.
Almost an hour later, Helen walked into the hospital cafeteria and saw Kenneth sitting at a table with his head hung low, staring at his cup of coffee. He looked as if lost in thought.
Without hesitation, she quickly walked over to his table and cleared her throat. “Kenneth?”
Startled, he looked up. “Oh... hello, Helen,” he said, moving to his feet. He pulled out a chair for her. “Please, have a seat.”
As she sat down, he noticed she didn’t have any coffee. “Would you like a cup of coffee?”
She shook her head. “Thank you, but I’m fine. So, what did you want to talk about?”
His hands shook as he tried to find the courage to explain to Helen what was going on. Finally, he opened his mouth and let out a deep breath. “I need to ask you something important.”
Helen nodded, listening quietly.
“Who was the young woman that helped me,” he paused and took another deep breath, “when I had an episode at the hospital the other day?”
****
Sitting across the table from his twin, Sebastian leaned back in his seat. Reaching for the bottle of champagne, he corked the bottle and tossed it. As Thomas caught it in his palm, Sebastian said, “So, what the hell do you want with me?” He poured himself a drink and took a sip. Setting the glass down, he braced himself for his twin’s response.
Thomas’s saffron eyes lifted, and after a moment, he smiled a little, flashing his white teeth as well as his fangs. “You know, I was actually getting into wanting to know you for a minute there, I truly was,” he said with somewhat of an English accent, the words coming out calm and calculating. “But now... with your cocky and condescending attitude, I’m not so sure.”
“Cut the shit,” Sebastian said sharply. “What do you want?” He poured some champagne in Thomas’s glass, and then another for himself.
Thomas’s lips formed a smirk as he picked up his glass and swallowed all of it in one gulp. “I want you to join us.”
Sebastian barked a laugh and then got back to serious. “Don’t tell me,” he shook his head with a raised brow, “you want me to help you and this Lilith, take over the world. Am I right?”
Thomas smiled. “Yeah, something like that.” He leaned in closer. “But this time with a little more dramatics involved.” He smirked and said, “Don’t you want Eve back?”
“How do you know about her?” Sebastian snapped.
“Lilith knows all, especially when it comes to females that are expecting.”
Sebastian straightened in his chair with a confused expression on his face. “What—“
“Didn’t you know, brother?” Thomas shrugged his shoulders. “Eve is pregnant, and she’s having twins.”
****
The hospitals’ cafeteria fluorescent ceiling lights illuminated Kenneth from over his head, hitting his salt-and-pepper hair and his scruffy facial hairs he obviously neglected to shave. Going by the tone of his voice, and the tired expression in his eyes, Helen figured he hadn’t gotten much sleep last night.
Helen looked surprised by his question. “You must be talking about Tessa, our Breedline Queen.”
His eyes widened, and his mouth opened, but no words came out. Finally after he blinked a couple of times, he said, “She’s our queen? I had no idea. Now, I feel like a total idiot.” He let out a deep breath. “I feel terrible. I didn’t get the chance to thank her. I hope she doesn’t think I was disrespectful.”
“Of course not,” Helen said. “I’m sure she completely understood. You were half conscious, Kenneth. I could take you to the Covenant to meet her if you like? You can thank her personally.”
“What’s her…,” he hesitated, swallowing hard, “if you don’t mind me asking, what’s her last name?”
“Fairchild,” Helen replied. “Why?”
A shadow crossed over his face. For a moment he simply stared off into the distance in silence.
“Kenneth?” Helen reached for his hand. “Are you all right?”
With her hand on his, Kenneth’s focus came back. He opened his mouth to speak but seemed lost for words. Helen warred with herself over whether to press the conversation. She was curious why he’d asked Tessa’s last name but didn’t want to make him uncomfortable either.
Pulling her hand back, she decided to question him further. “Is something wrong, Kenneth?”
“I think Tessa’s my daughter.”
Helen’s jaw dropped. “B-but how can that be? Are you sure?”
Kenneth’s eyebrows shot up and then came together as he stared at Helen. One thing he was sure of, Tessa was the spitting image of his beloved Lisa. She’d been only seventeen the last he laid eyes on her, but the resemblance between the two was unmistakable. And now after hearing Tessa carried Lisa’s older sister’s last name, there was no doubt in his mind. Tessa was his flesh and blood.
Relaxing his brows, he closed his eyes for a moment. “Tessa is identical to a young woman I bonded with when I was just a teenager. Her name was Lisa Wellington. I loved her so much, Helen. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her,” he said, his voice raw with emotion. “A year later, she just vanished. The only family she had was her older sister Wanda and her husband, John. They told me Lisa was pregnant and decided to run away. I lost contact with them after that. It’s like they all completely vanished from the face of the earth. One minute they lived in this area, the next they’d moved, leaving no trace behind. And now that you mentioned the name Fairchild, she has to be my daughter. That was her sister’s married name.”
Helen’s eyes softened. “I’m sorry, Kenneth. It must have been hard for you after all these years not knowing.”
Kenneth reached over and patted her hand. “Thank you, Helen.”
“Tessa didn’t know she was a Breedline until last year,” Helen explained. “She told me she never knew her birth parents and was raised by her aunt and uncle. I remember Tessa saying they lived somewhere out in the country. I think in Midway, Kentucky.”
“Tessa has a twin,” Kenneth said hurriedly. “Is she here in Berkeley?”
Helen shook her head. “Tessa has tried to locate her, but so far she’s been unsuccessful.”
“The young man that was with her at the hospital,” he cocked his head and sent her a curious stare, “is he Tessa’s husband?”
“No, he’s her fiancé,” she said with a smile. “His name is Jace Chamberlain, and he loves her very much, Kenneth. You would approve of him. But… there’s one more thing you should know.”
After another moment of silence, Kenneth’s throat tightened, and the tension in his jaw grew rigid anticipating what Helen was about to tell him.
“If Tessa is indeed your daughter, you’re going to be a grandfather soon.”
Gripping his cup of coffee, he took a deep breath. For years, he’d expected to hear something—either from Lisa herself or her sister. As more years slid by, however, he’d started to give up hope. Kenneth understood firsthand how families of missing persons felt. And God, that dreaded, cold stretch of not knowing was the worst. He’d given up all hope after he no longer woke up in the middle of the night wondering. Now, he’d finally found his daughter.
Kenneth grinned. “I want to meet her, Helen.”
“I’ll arrange it,” Helen said. “You’re going to be proud of her, Kenneth. She’s got the courage of ten men and a heart of gold.”
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.
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. After Chester revealed to Jem of his ability, he agrees to help. When they share the news with Tim Ross—the head of the Breedline council—he is hesitant at first due to the fact if Jem’s powers got out of control, his gift could also be deadly. And then he decides to inform Tessa—their Queen—before they discuss this with Celina.
After discussing all Celina’s options, her Aunt Helen persuades her to have surgery instead of taking the risk of Jem’s powers. Now that Celina is recovering from surgery, her physician—Dr. Kenneth Craven—gives her the results that there could be a possibility she would heal after time and therapy. When he told her she would not be released from the hospital in two weeks, Celina was heartbroken because she would miss Jem and Mia’s wedding.
Meanwhile, Tessa Fairchild—the Breedline Queen and her fiancé, Jace Chamberlain stops by the hospital to visit Celina. When Tessa introduces herself to Dr. Kenneth Craven, he has an instantaneous reaction, nearly knocking him to his knees with pain. After gathering his composure, he felt like he’d seen a ghost from the past. Tessa oddly resembled his bonded mate who suddenly vanished from his life years ago.
Now, after Sebastian Crow meets his twin brother, Thomas—who he thought died at childbirth—he gives Sebastian an offer he can’t refuse.
Continued...
The next day, Celina was brought back to the Breedline Covenant and moved into another room other than the one she’d stayed in, much larger and yet everything seemed the same. Celina was lying motionless on a bed that was not her own in a state of total confinement. The back brace she had to wear was stiff and uncomfortable.
Thoughts of Kyle came to her, and she found herself thinking about the conversation the two of them had before her surgery. He’d told her he would be by her side afterward even if she never walked again. Celina would never forget what he looked like, standing over her bed, his eyes full of compassion and love.
In truth, what future could they have if she never walked again? She would be a burden, a useless body, having to let others care for her. Meanwhile, Kyle would still be a young, vibrant, sexual male deserving more than what she could offer.
As the door slowly opened, Helen walked in, and it was a relief to focus on something else.
“You’re awake,” Helen said, walking over.
“Hi, Aunt Helen,” she said hoarsely.
She glanced down at her niece, sympathy, and concern brimming in her eyes. “Are you feeling any pain?”
“No, I’m fine.” Celina forced a smile. “Have you seen Kyle?”
“He’s downstairs in the kitchen. Don’t tell him I told you, but he’s making breakfast for you. It’s probably supposed to be a surprise.”
Celina smiled for real this time as the image of Kyle preparing food for her came to mind. “I’ll make sure I have a surprised reaction when he enters the room.”
There was a long silence, and then Celina asked, “How are you and Alexander doing?”
Helen’s eyes held hers. What to reply to that? She thought. “Let me just say,” she paused and smiled, “things are moving along slow, but I do adore him. We’re both alike in so many ways. He’s very independent, and he’s sort of old fashioned when it comes to dating.”
Celina reached out and brushed Helen’s arm. “I’m so happy for you, Aunt Helen. You deserve to be in love.”
“Thank you, honey. You deserve the same, too.”
“But what if I never walk again?” Celina’s voice cracked. “How can I give Kyle what he needs?”
Helen had no easy answer for that one. And before she could respond, Kyle walked in. “Good morning, sunshine,” he said with a tray in his hand. “How ‘bout breakfast in bed, babe?”
With a surprised expression on her face, Celina said, “That sounds great.”
“Stop torturing yourself,” Helen whispered close to her ear. “It will all work out.”
Celina smiled again, some of the agony easing from her, replacing it with hope.
A shadow passed through Celina’s eyes, and Helen knew she was thinking of something about the past. It most likely had to do with the death of her parents, or her twin sister, Taliah.
Helen leaned down and pressed a kiss to her forehead. “I’ve got to get to the hospital. I’ll be back later this evening to check on you,” she said, smoothing back a strand of hair from Celina’s face. “Page me if you need anything.”
As Kyle placed the tray of food on the nightstand, he said, “Thanks, Helen.”
Walking out the door, Helen closed it from behind her. Sagging against it, she lowered her head and said a silent prayer for Celina. Hopefully, God would see her through this. Celina was too young to be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life.
When her phone buzzed, she stood straight and snapped back to reality. Digging inside her purse, she took out her phone and saw it was Dr. Kenneth Craven calling.
“Hello, this is Helen.”
After a short pause, Kenneth finally spoke. “Helen, I hope I’m not interrupting anything. I called the hospital, and the receptionist said you hadn’t made it in this morning.”
“You’re fine,” she quickly replied. “I stopped by to check on Celina before I left for the hospital.”
“How’s she doing?”
“She’s not in any pain, but she’s still frustrated,” she told him. “You can’t blame her for feeling that way considering her condition.”
“Of course,” he said sympathetically. “I understand.”
“Is everything all right, Kenneth? You’re not getting another headache, are you?”
“No, no,” he reassured. “I’m fine. But I was wondering if I could speak with you in private?” He said, pausing briefly. “Can I meet you at the hospital cafeteria over coffee, say in an hour?”
“Sure,” she agreed. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
“Don’t worry. I just need to ask you some questions about my incident at the hospital the other day,” he explained. “Of course, this will just be between you and me.”
“Yes, of course. I’ll see you in an hour.”
“Thank you, Helen,” he said, sounding relieved. “I appreciate this.”
When the call ended, Helen frowned deep enough to wrinkle her forehead. She wondered what was so confidential that Kenneth wanted to discuss. Was it about Celina’s surgery? Maybe she should have pressed him for more information over the phone, she thought.
Helen exhaled, relaxing her shoulders and exited down the stairs. After she had left the Covenant, she headed to the hospital.
Almost an hour later, Helen walked into the hospital cafeteria and saw Kenneth sitting at a table with his head hung low, staring at his cup of coffee. He looked as if lost in thought.
Without hesitation, she quickly walked over to his table and cleared her throat. “Kenneth?”
Startled, he looked up. “Oh... hello, Helen,” he said, moving to his feet. He pulled out a chair for her. “Please, have a seat.”
As she sat down, he noticed she didn’t have any coffee. “Would you like a cup of coffee?”
She shook her head. “Thank you, but I’m fine. So, what did you want to talk about?”
His hands shook as he tried to find the courage to explain to Helen what was going on. Finally, he opened his mouth and let out a deep breath. “I need to ask you something important.”
Helen nodded, listening quietly.
“Who was the young woman that helped me,” he paused and took another deep breath, “when I had an episode at the hospital the other day?”
****
Sitting across the table from his twin, Sebastian leaned back in his seat. Reaching for the bottle of champagne, he corked the bottle and tossed it. As Thomas caught it in his palm, Sebastian said, “So, what the hell do you want with me?” He poured himself a drink and took a sip. Setting the glass down, he braced himself for his twin’s response.
Thomas’s saffron eyes lifted, and after a moment, he smiled a little, flashing his white teeth as well as his fangs. “You know, I was actually getting into wanting to know you for a minute there, I truly was,” he said with somewhat of an English accent, the words coming out calm and calculating. “But now... with your cocky and condescending attitude, I’m not so sure.”
“Cut the shit,” Sebastian said sharply. “What do you want?” He poured some champagne in Thomas’s glass, and then another for himself.
Thomas’s lips formed a smirk as he picked up his glass and swallowed all of it in one gulp. “I want you to join us.”
Sebastian barked a laugh and then got back to serious. “Don’t tell me,” he shook his head with a raised brow, “you want me to help you and this Lilith, take over the world. Am I right?”
Thomas smiled. “Yeah, something like that.” He leaned in closer. “But this time with a little more dramatics involved.” He smirked and said, “Don’t you want Eve back?”
“How do you know about her?” Sebastian snapped.
“Lilith knows all, especially when it comes to females that are expecting.”
Sebastian straightened in his chair with a confused expression on his face. “What—“
“Didn’t you know, brother?” Thomas shrugged his shoulders. “Eve is pregnant, and she’s having twins.”
****
The hospitals’ cafeteria fluorescent ceiling lights illuminated Kenneth from over his head, hitting his salt-and-pepper hair and his scruffy facial hairs he obviously neglected to shave. Going by the tone of his voice, and the tired expression in his eyes, Helen figured he hadn’t gotten much sleep last night.
Helen looked surprised by his question. “You must be talking about Tessa, our Breedline Queen.”
His eyes widened, and his mouth opened, but no words came out. Finally after he blinked a couple of times, he said, “She’s our queen? I had no idea. Now, I feel like a total idiot.” He let out a deep breath. “I feel terrible. I didn’t get the chance to thank her. I hope she doesn’t think I was disrespectful.”
“Of course not,” Helen said. “I’m sure she completely understood. You were half conscious, Kenneth. I could take you to the Covenant to meet her if you like? You can thank her personally.”
“What’s her…,” he hesitated, swallowing hard, “if you don’t mind me asking, what’s her last name?”
“Fairchild,” Helen replied. “Why?”
A shadow crossed over his face. For a moment he simply stared off into the distance in silence.
“Kenneth?” Helen reached for his hand. “Are you all right?”
With her hand on his, Kenneth’s focus came back. He opened his mouth to speak but seemed lost for words. Helen warred with herself over whether to press the conversation. She was curious why he’d asked Tessa’s last name but didn’t want to make him uncomfortable either.
Pulling her hand back, she decided to question him further. “Is something wrong, Kenneth?”
“I think Tessa’s my daughter.”
Helen’s jaw dropped. “B-but how can that be? Are you sure?”
Kenneth’s eyebrows shot up and then came together as he stared at Helen. One thing he was sure of, Tessa was the spitting image of his beloved Lisa. She’d been only seventeen the last he laid eyes on her, but the resemblance between the two was unmistakable. And now after hearing Tessa carried Lisa’s older sister’s last name, there was no doubt in his mind. Tessa was his flesh and blood.
Relaxing his brows, he closed his eyes for a moment. “Tessa is identical to a young woman I bonded with when I was just a teenager. Her name was Lisa Wellington. I loved her so much, Helen. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her,” he said, his voice raw with emotion. “A year later, she just vanished. The only family she had was her older sister Wanda and her husband, John. They told me Lisa was pregnant and decided to run away. I lost contact with them after that. It’s like they all completely vanished from the face of the earth. One minute they lived in this area, the next they’d moved, leaving no trace behind. And now that you mentioned the name Fairchild, she has to be my daughter. That was her sister’s married name.”
Helen’s eyes softened. “I’m sorry, Kenneth. It must have been hard for you after all these years not knowing.”
Kenneth reached over and patted her hand. “Thank you, Helen.”
“Tessa didn’t know she was a Breedline until last year,” Helen explained. “She told me she never knew her birth parents and was raised by her aunt and uncle. I remember Tessa saying they lived somewhere out in the country. I think in Midway, Kentucky.”
“Tessa has a twin,” Kenneth said hurriedly. “Is she here in Berkeley?”
Helen shook her head. “Tessa has tried to locate her, but so far she’s been unsuccessful.”
“The young man that was with her at the hospital,” he cocked his head and sent her a curious stare, “is he Tessa’s husband?”
“No, he’s her fiancé,” she said with a smile. “His name is Jace Chamberlain, and he loves her very much, Kenneth. You would approve of him. But… there’s one more thing you should know.”
After another moment of silence, Kenneth’s throat tightened, and the tension in his jaw grew rigid anticipating what Helen was about to tell him.
“If Tessa is indeed your daughter, you’re going to be a grandfather soon.”
Gripping his cup of coffee, he took a deep breath. For years, he’d expected to hear something—either from Lisa herself or her sister. As more years slid by, however, he’d started to give up hope. Kenneth understood firsthand how families of missing persons felt. And God, that dreaded, cold stretch of not knowing was the worst. He’d given up all hope after he no longer woke up in the middle of the night wondering. Now, he’d finally found his daughter.
Kenneth grinned. “I want to meet her, Helen.”
“I’ll arrange it,” Helen said. “You’re going to be proud of her, Kenneth. She’s got the courage of ten men and a heart of gold.”
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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