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Unleashed Chaos/A Novel of the Breedline series
A chapter in the book Unleashed Chaos
His Curse/Part Two
by scongrove
Previously...
As Steven Pasquale—an Adalwolf with the ability to heal—manages to escape Dr. Markus Ludwig and his thuggish hired henchmen and two Breedline hybrids, he was shot in the chest. Now, unconscious in the hospital without an identity, Dr. Helen Carrington discovers Steven—whom they call John Doe—have the same healing abilities as the files she found years ago on a patient called SPECIMEN ONE. After years of studying the secret documented files, Helen finally discovers a cure to the aging process in the Breedline species. All she has to do is test the serum. And Alexander Crest agrees to be the guinea pig. When she shares the news with a colleague she trusts and has known for years—Dr. Carl Eaves—he agrees to help her and John Doe.
Later, someone at the hospital who’d witnessed John Doe’s mysterious healing abilities notified the news media. As word spread like wildfire, human reporters, police and crowds gathered outside the hospital as gossip spread about the hospital keeping an alien inside.
When Helen and her colleague, Dr. Carl Eaves discover what’s going on, they immediately notified the Breedline Covenant. With Jem’s ability to use a portal, he transported John Doe from the hospital to the Covenant without being seen.
As John Doe came around, he became panicked, and used his abilities on Tim Ross—the Breedline head council—and shifted through his mind and all his past memories. Afterwards, Tim is threatened by Helen’s patient and calls a meeting with everyone in the Covenant. When Helen pleads with Tim to let her work with John Doe, he decides to agree as long as he’s guarded at all times.
Meanwhile, as Casey Barton keeps his Therimorph side hidden, he’s worried Lila Demont’s parents will discover his secret. During dinner with the Demonts, Lila’s father reveals that he spoke with Casey’s father earlier.
Continued...
While Casey stared across the table, it seemed like forever in silence after Victor had announced he’d had lunch with his father. Casey’s mouth parted, and the flush on his cheeks had nothing to do with embarrassment, and everything to do with his nerves. Anxiously waiting, he worried what his father had said to Victor Demont. Surely he wouldn’t have divulged his secret.
There was something about the look on Victor’s eyes that struck a chord within Casey as he nervously fiddled with his napkin feeling caged and tense.
With a roar, his Theriomorph urges plastered through the dopamine and thundered down upon Casey instantly. For a moment it was as if Victor’s mind had opened up, giving Casey a glimpse inside his thoughts. He saw the guilt and sorrow radiating from Victor’s subconscious.
All at once, the emotional grids of every single person sitting at the table popped into Casey’s head. Mrs. Demont was thinking of horses. Evidently, she’d made plans to visit the country next week to go horseback riding. Lila, on the other hand, was thinking of something entirely different. She was thinking of a strange dream she’d had about him. In the dream, she saw him turning into a panther, waking up terrified and perceiving danger. Shit.
Suddenly, all the surroundings around Casey disappeared, replaced by the thoughts coming from Victor. Scanning his brain, Casey found nothing of his secret he desperately kept hidden. Victor was thinking of a woman, and it wasn’t his wife. When images of Casey’s recently deceased mother crowded his feelings, Victor was swept up with emotions of heartache and grief.
Casey was confused after what he’d seen in Victor’s subconscious. Why was Victor thinking of my mother? He thought. Finally, the pinprick tingles over Casey’s skin started to fade, and his nerves slowly calmed. Juicing up his Theriomorph abilities was an engine that, once he turned it on, was hard to slow. When he took himself back down, it depleted him of all his energy.
“You’re father speaks highly of you, Casey,” Victor declared, breaking the awkward silence. “He seems quite proud of you.”
Casey smiled and let out a relieved breath. “My father is too kind.” His purple irises stayed level as he remembered what he’d seen in Victor’s head. Although he didn’t know what it meant, he was still concerned. As he pondered on the issue, questions came to mind. Why did Victor feel such a deep level of sadness toward my mother?
Lila put a hand on Casey’s arm, and when he looked over at her, he sensed she was ready to go, desperate to be alone with him.
“Would you care to join me on the patio, Casey?” Lila asked.
When he nodded, she said, “Mom… Dad, would you please excuse us? I think we’re going to retire to the patio if that’s okay.”
“Of course, darling,” Victor said, arching his brow in Casey’s direction.
“It was nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Demont,” Casey said, trying to ignore Victor’s tense stare. “Thank you for dinner. Everything was delicious.”
“We’re delighted to have you, honey,” Mrs. Demont praised. “You must visit us again.”
As Victor shook Casey’s hand, he leaned in close and whispered, “Meet me for lunch tomorrow afternoon.” Victor’s tone was persistent. “I need to speak to you about something private.”
Casey nodded in agreement. As he left with Lila, he wondered what her father wanted to talk about that was so insistent. Did it have something to do with his mother?
****
For a moment Steven simply stared off into the distance. He knew there was no getting out of Tim’s questions. He was going to have to show him his past which meant reliving the pain he’d sustained all over again.
Steven’s gaze snapped up, and he took a wary step back. He closed his lids, knowing they were glowing. As Helen watched him retreat, she realized that Steven was enduring the pain from his past.
When Tim noticed Steven’s reaction, he began to wonder just how much he’d suffered from his past. He knew it was bad, but he was starting to think he had no grasp at all of the horrors he’d encountered. Tim wasn’t sure what all Steven’s abilities were, but from what he’d experienced himself, Steven could get into your mind and see your entire past. Tim had a thousand questions, but he knew the only thing that mattered was the Covenant was safe, and Steven wasn’t a threat.
“How can you…,” Tim paused briefly, shaking his head, “get into someone’s head and see their past life?”
When Steven reopened his eyes, they were normal again. His hands twisted nervously in front of him, and Tim could tell his unease had just shot through the roof. It didn’t take a rocket scientist or the power to read minds to figure out Steven was terrified.
“I’ve always had this ability,” Steven finally said. “I guess I was born this way.”
“You said people were looking for you,” Tim said in a steady voice. “Do you know who they are and why they’re after you?”
Steven sighed and looked down at his hands. Lifting his chin, he said, “Dr. Autenburg’s people. The day I escaped the facility I was being held captive, was destroyed. I remember hearing screams. It was a war zone. The cell I was in collapsed and I was able to get out, but many of the scientists perished, and I don’t think it was from the explosions I heard. There was blood everywhere as if someone or something slaughtered them.”
He broke off and put a hand to his head, closing his eyes as he dropped his shoulders. When he lowered his hand, he blew out his breath. “I killed Dr. Autenburg’s colleague,” Steven confessed. “His name was Dr. Markus Ludwig.”
Tim’s brows wrinkled in confusion. “Why?”
Steven swallowed the knot in his throat. “I was... defending myself. The rest is a blur.”
“I don’t blame you,” Helen said sympathetically. “Any man who treats others like a lab rat deserves to have their balls cut off.”
Shocked by Helen’s response, Tim looked at her with a cocked brow. “Remind me never to piss you off,” he said dryly. Turning back to Steven, he said, “If I had to guess, the people after you are backed up by an underground organization.”
Helen’s face twisted in sympathy. “How did they find you?”
Steven stared at Helen open-mouthed. The pain he suffered still lived inside him. All at once the night of his shooting funneled into Steven’s brain with complete clarity. He remembered his captors surrounding him like he was an animal they’d trapped in a cage. Shifting back to reality, he snapped his lips closed and said, “I didn’t cover my trail as well as I should have. Dr. Ludwig’s men captured me a few weeks after the lab got destroyed. I don’t remember where they took me. They kept me drugged most of the time until they started experimenting on me again. They wanted me awake when they ran tests on me.”
For a moment, Tim was completely still, as if he couldn’t process what Steven had said. Placing his palm on Steven’s shoulder, Tim’s eyes softened. “You must be on overload by now. I’m sorry you had to go through all that. You’re welcome to stay with us as long as you want.”
For a moment Steven didn’t know what to say. He blinked in surprise and then turned his gaze to Helen in bewilderment. She merely smiled at him and nodded.
Steven looked back at Tim, his brows clenched together. “Why would you offer me a place to stay after I told you I took the physician’s life?”
“You did what anyone would do,” Tim said slowly, drawing out the words. “You were put through hell. No one deserves that.”
Steven tried to wrap his head around Tim’s offer. No one had ever shown him such kindness. His life had been nothing but torture. A safe place to stay sounded next to heaven. “Yes, I will stay,” he said. “Thank you.”
Tim nodded. “You’re welcome.”
“If there’s anything you need, you can come to Tim or me,” Helen said. “I’ve listed Jem Chamberlain’s number in your phone if you can’t reach us. He’s a trusted friend here in the Covenant.”
When Tim and Helen left, Steven thought about what was waiting for him outside the Breedline Covenant. No matter where he hid, they always found him. Even though he didn’t want to go into the past, Steven couldn’t stop himself. He went back to what had been done to him, recalling all the painful experiments he went through. If he were faced with that life again, he would do the same thing he’d done before... kill again.
****
As Jace drifted into a peaceful sleep, he was blissfully happy and felt complete. His arms were around his beloved, his body pressed up close to hers, and the scent of his bonding mate was heaven to his senses. Though it was nighttime, it was as if the sun were shining upon him, and the warmth radiated throughout his body.
Darkness enveloped him like a black cloak, blinding his vision as he slowly shifted into a dream.
When the darkness faded, his sight returned. “No,” Jace cried out, pain tearing through his heart. He fell for what seemed like an eternity until he dropped to his knees. The horror of his nightmare unfolded as it always did, and yet it was fresh as the first time it had come to him. As he reached for Tessa’s lifeless body, he saw blood on his hands. Screaming her name over and over, he wanted to die.
Jace shot upright in bed, and shouted, “Tessa!”
Tessa instantly awoke and quickly reached for the lamp. After she had switched the light on, she faced him. “Jace … what’s wrong?”
He fumbled with the sheets, tearing them off so he could see his hands. “There was... so much,” he stumbled over his words, “blood.”
“You just had a bad dream, honey,” her voice soothed as she reached for him.
Frantically searching her face, he pulled her close. “I’m sorry,” he caught his breath, “I didn’t mean to wake you.”
“God, don’t apologize.” Tessa smoothed her hand up and down his back. “You okay?”
He nodded and wound his arms around her tight. He held her like she was the most precious thing in this world.
As she pulled from their embrace, she reached for the sheet he’d kicked off and pulled it over them. “That must have been some nightmare,” she said, easing down beside him. “You sounded terrified. Do you want to talk about it?”
Jace shook his head. “Not now. Let’s just go back to sleep.”
There was a long pause, and then she kissed his cheek. “Okay,” she whispered, switching off the light.
Lying beside her with his eyes wide open, Jace tried to picture himself telling Tessa about the dreams he was having again. No, he thought. No way would he want her stressed over the nightmares he’d been having, especially in her condition. Turning his head, he stared at her profile and loved the changes in her body. Now close to the end of her seventh month, Tessa’s pregnancy was now undeniable, even under the covers. Moving his hand closer, he gently placed it on her belly and rubbed circles over the taut skin as he’d done so many times before. Images of two blond haired, blue eyed boys entered his mind.
“Tessa, are you asleep?”
Rolling on her side, she faced him. “Not yet.”
He stared at her in the darkness. “Can I ask you something?"
“Of course,” she said.
“Do you think I’ll be a good father?”
“You’re going to be an excellent father,” she said without hesitating. “Why would you ask that question?”
“I don’t know?” He thought for a minute. “I guess I’m just worried.”
“Jace, stop worrying,” she said, trying to inject strength into her voice. “You’re going to be just fine. I promise.”
Jace ran a hand through his hair, pushing the long strands from his face. He felt like the biggest dumbass in the world. “I’m sorry,” he said.
Tears burned the edges of his eyes. Jace blinked, and it was like rubbing sand on them. His emotions were raw. He couldn’t understand why he kept having the same dreams of Tessa, and what did they mean?
Reaching out, she caressed his face and felt something wet. “I love you, Jace,” Tessa whispered, wiping his tears with her hand. “Everything is okay now. We’re okay… all of us. The demon is dead. He can’t hurt us anymore. He can’t hurt you anymore.”
He entwined his fingers with hers and said, “I love you so much, Tessa.”
”I want you to have this,” she whispered, pressing something into his hand.
When he brought his palm close to his face, he saw the cross necklace her father had given her. He was going to protest, but Tessa put her hand on his arm.
“Please, Jace. I want you to keep this on you always. It’s for good luck.”
Tessa let her hand slide off Jace’s arm as he nodded and said, “Always.”
Embraced in each other’s arms, Jace fingered the delicate necklace for a while, and then placed it around his neck. The soft sounds of Tessa’s breathing told him she was asleep. For some reason, the quiet silence bore down on him like a tangible weight as he closed his eyes. Collecting his thoughts, he remembered the rough period in their lives. After Tessa had been abducted by Sebastian and brought back safe, she’d shown a lot of courage getting over what had been done to her enough to trust him.
Jace opened his eyes and glanced down at Tessa’s belly. God, that damn reoccurring dream was driving him to insanity. He needed professional help before the twins were born and not just loving support from his mate. Maybe he could talk to Helen. She had a counseling background and knew all about his past. There was no way he would discuss this with a stranger. His dreams were too horrific, and the pain went too deep. As desperation dug in, he decided to visit Helen tomorrow and get her opinion.
****
The next morning, Jace opened his eyes, startled by the sounds of screams coming from outside the bedroom. He listened a moment and then glanced quickly in Tessa’s direction.
He nudged her arm. “Tessa, did you hear that?”
And then another scream sounded out, followed by the low murmur of voices.
“That sounds like Angel,” Tessa said, reaching for her robe.
As Jace shot out of bed, he nearly went down and face-planted on the floor. Managing his bearings, he quickly slipped into a pair of jeans and rushed out the door in bare feet, Tessa right on his heels.
Tim, Angel, and Mia were standing in the hallway. Angel was crying as Tim held her close, trying to comfort her.
“What’s wrong?” Jace asked, catching his breath.
“It’s Natalie and Arius,” Tim said, his expression fierce. “They’re missing.”
“Oh my God,” Tessa gasped and placed her palm on Angel’s shoulder.
Angel looked at Tessa with tears rolling down her cheeks. “Natalie wasn’t in her room this morning,” she sobbed, so overcome that she could barely form a coherent sentence.
“Arius wasn’t in his room either,” Mia said, holding Tidus in her arms. “We’ve looked all over the estate.”
Tim caressed Angel’s hair, ran his hand down her back and simply held her in silence while he waited for her to collect herself.
Angel turned her face into his chest and burrowed into his warmth. She loved that Tim didn’t seem to fall apart when she needed his strength the most.
When Angel’s sobs diminished to soft puffs of air, and the shaking ceased, Tim pulled her carefully away from his body and stared down into her eyes. “It’s going to be okay, honey,” he soothed. “We’ll find them.”
Jace shrugged. “Where’s Jem?”
“He’s outside searching the grounds,” Tim said. “We think Arius used the portal and took Natalie with him.”
“What the hell?” There was genuine bafflement in Jace’s outburst. What the holy hell was going on here? Jace felt as though he’d stepped into an alternate universe. Had the entire world gone mad on him? “Did you just say Arius can use a portal?”
Before anyone could answer, their attention was drawn to Jem’s voice calling out from downstairs.
To be continued...
Previously...
As Steven Pasquale—an Adalwolf with the ability to heal—manages to escape Dr. Markus Ludwig and his thuggish hired henchmen and two Breedline hybrids, he was shot in the chest. Now, unconscious in the hospital without an identity, Dr. Helen Carrington discovers Steven—whom they call John Doe—have the same healing abilities as the files she found years ago on a patient called SPECIMEN ONE. After years of studying the secret documented files, Helen finally discovers a cure to the aging process in the Breedline species. All she has to do is test the serum. And Alexander Crest agrees to be the guinea pig. When she shares the news with a colleague she trusts and has known for years—Dr. Carl Eaves—he agrees to help her and John Doe.
Later, someone at the hospital who’d witnessed John Doe’s mysterious healing abilities notified the news media. As word spread like wildfire, human reporters, police and crowds gathered outside the hospital as gossip spread about the hospital keeping an alien inside.
When Helen and her colleague, Dr. Carl Eaves discover what’s going on, they immediately notified the Breedline Covenant. With Jem’s ability to use a portal, he transported John Doe from the hospital to the Covenant without being seen.
As John Doe came around, he became panicked, and used his abilities on Tim Ross—the Breedline head council—and shifted through his mind and all his past memories. Afterwards, Tim is threatened by Helen’s patient and calls a meeting with everyone in the Covenant. When Helen pleads with Tim to let her work with John Doe, he decides to agree as long as he’s guarded at all times.
Meanwhile, as Casey Barton keeps his Therimorph side hidden, he’s worried Lila Demont’s parents will discover his secret. During dinner with the Demonts, Lila’s father reveals that he spoke with Casey’s father earlier.
Continued...
While Casey stared across the table, it seemed like forever in silence after Victor had announced he’d had lunch with his father. Casey’s mouth parted, and the flush on his cheeks had nothing to do with embarrassment, and everything to do with his nerves. Anxiously waiting, he worried what his father had said to Victor Demont. Surely he wouldn’t have divulged his secret.
There was something about the look on Victor’s eyes that struck a chord within Casey as he nervously fiddled with his napkin feeling caged and tense.
With a roar, his Theriomorph urges plastered through the dopamine and thundered down upon Casey instantly. For a moment it was as if Victor’s mind had opened up, giving Casey a glimpse inside his thoughts. He saw the guilt and sorrow radiating from Victor’s subconscious.
All at once, the emotional grids of every single person sitting at the table popped into Casey’s head. Mrs. Demont was thinking of horses. Evidently, she’d made plans to visit the country next week to go horseback riding. Lila, on the other hand, was thinking of something entirely different. She was thinking of a strange dream she’d had about him. In the dream, she saw him turning into a panther, waking up terrified and perceiving danger. Shit.
Suddenly, all the surroundings around Casey disappeared, replaced by the thoughts coming from Victor. Scanning his brain, Casey found nothing of his secret he desperately kept hidden. Victor was thinking of a woman, and it wasn’t his wife. When images of Casey’s recently deceased mother crowded his feelings, Victor was swept up with emotions of heartache and grief.
Casey was confused after what he’d seen in Victor’s subconscious. Why was Victor thinking of my mother? He thought. Finally, the pinprick tingles over Casey’s skin started to fade, and his nerves slowly calmed. Juicing up his Theriomorph abilities was an engine that, once he turned it on, was hard to slow. When he took himself back down, it depleted him of all his energy.
“You’re father speaks highly of you, Casey,” Victor declared, breaking the awkward silence. “He seems quite proud of you.”
Casey smiled and let out a relieved breath. “My father is too kind.” His purple irises stayed level as he remembered what he’d seen in Victor’s head. Although he didn’t know what it meant, he was still concerned. As he pondered on the issue, questions came to mind. Why did Victor feel such a deep level of sadness toward my mother?
Lila put a hand on Casey’s arm, and when he looked over at her, he sensed she was ready to go, desperate to be alone with him.
“Would you care to join me on the patio, Casey?” Lila asked.
When he nodded, she said, “Mom… Dad, would you please excuse us? I think we’re going to retire to the patio if that’s okay.”
“Of course, darling,” Victor said, arching his brow in Casey’s direction.
“It was nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Demont,” Casey said, trying to ignore Victor’s tense stare. “Thank you for dinner. Everything was delicious.”
“We’re delighted to have you, honey,” Mrs. Demont praised. “You must visit us again.”
As Victor shook Casey’s hand, he leaned in close and whispered, “Meet me for lunch tomorrow afternoon.” Victor’s tone was persistent. “I need to speak to you about something private.”
Casey nodded in agreement. As he left with Lila, he wondered what her father wanted to talk about that was so insistent. Did it have something to do with his mother?
****
For a moment Steven simply stared off into the distance. He knew there was no getting out of Tim’s questions. He was going to have to show him his past which meant reliving the pain he’d sustained all over again.
Steven’s gaze snapped up, and he took a wary step back. He closed his lids, knowing they were glowing. As Helen watched him retreat, she realized that Steven was enduring the pain from his past.
When Tim noticed Steven’s reaction, he began to wonder just how much he’d suffered from his past. He knew it was bad, but he was starting to think he had no grasp at all of the horrors he’d encountered. Tim wasn’t sure what all Steven’s abilities were, but from what he’d experienced himself, Steven could get into your mind and see your entire past. Tim had a thousand questions, but he knew the only thing that mattered was the Covenant was safe, and Steven wasn’t a threat.
“How can you…,” Tim paused briefly, shaking his head, “get into someone’s head and see their past life?”
When Steven reopened his eyes, they were normal again. His hands twisted nervously in front of him, and Tim could tell his unease had just shot through the roof. It didn’t take a rocket scientist or the power to read minds to figure out Steven was terrified.
“I’ve always had this ability,” Steven finally said. “I guess I was born this way.”
“You said people were looking for you,” Tim said in a steady voice. “Do you know who they are and why they’re after you?”
Steven sighed and looked down at his hands. Lifting his chin, he said, “Dr. Autenburg’s people. The day I escaped the facility I was being held captive, was destroyed. I remember hearing screams. It was a war zone. The cell I was in collapsed and I was able to get out, but many of the scientists perished, and I don’t think it was from the explosions I heard. There was blood everywhere as if someone or something slaughtered them.”
He broke off and put a hand to his head, closing his eyes as he dropped his shoulders. When he lowered his hand, he blew out his breath. “I killed Dr. Autenburg’s colleague,” Steven confessed. “His name was Dr. Markus Ludwig.”
Tim’s brows wrinkled in confusion. “Why?”
Steven swallowed the knot in his throat. “I was... defending myself. The rest is a blur.”
“I don’t blame you,” Helen said sympathetically. “Any man who treats others like a lab rat deserves to have their balls cut off.”
Shocked by Helen’s response, Tim looked at her with a cocked brow. “Remind me never to piss you off,” he said dryly. Turning back to Steven, he said, “If I had to guess, the people after you are backed up by an underground organization.”
Helen’s face twisted in sympathy. “How did they find you?”
Steven stared at Helen open-mouthed. The pain he suffered still lived inside him. All at once the night of his shooting funneled into Steven’s brain with complete clarity. He remembered his captors surrounding him like he was an animal they’d trapped in a cage. Shifting back to reality, he snapped his lips closed and said, “I didn’t cover my trail as well as I should have. Dr. Ludwig’s men captured me a few weeks after the lab got destroyed. I don’t remember where they took me. They kept me drugged most of the time until they started experimenting on me again. They wanted me awake when they ran tests on me.”
For a moment, Tim was completely still, as if he couldn’t process what Steven had said. Placing his palm on Steven’s shoulder, Tim’s eyes softened. “You must be on overload by now. I’m sorry you had to go through all that. You’re welcome to stay with us as long as you want.”
For a moment Steven didn’t know what to say. He blinked in surprise and then turned his gaze to Helen in bewilderment. She merely smiled at him and nodded.
Steven looked back at Tim, his brows clenched together. “Why would you offer me a place to stay after I told you I took the physician’s life?”
“You did what anyone would do,” Tim said slowly, drawing out the words. “You were put through hell. No one deserves that.”
Steven tried to wrap his head around Tim’s offer. No one had ever shown him such kindness. His life had been nothing but torture. A safe place to stay sounded next to heaven. “Yes, I will stay,” he said. “Thank you.”
Tim nodded. “You’re welcome.”
“If there’s anything you need, you can come to Tim or me,” Helen said. “I’ve listed Jem Chamberlain’s number in your phone if you can’t reach us. He’s a trusted friend here in the Covenant.”
When Tim and Helen left, Steven thought about what was waiting for him outside the Breedline Covenant. No matter where he hid, they always found him. Even though he didn’t want to go into the past, Steven couldn’t stop himself. He went back to what had been done to him, recalling all the painful experiments he went through. If he were faced with that life again, he would do the same thing he’d done before... kill again.
****
As Jace drifted into a peaceful sleep, he was blissfully happy and felt complete. His arms were around his beloved, his body pressed up close to hers, and the scent of his bonding mate was heaven to his senses. Though it was nighttime, it was as if the sun were shining upon him, and the warmth radiated throughout his body.
Darkness enveloped him like a black cloak, blinding his vision as he slowly shifted into a dream.
When the darkness faded, his sight returned. “No,” Jace cried out, pain tearing through his heart. He fell for what seemed like an eternity until he dropped to his knees. The horror of his nightmare unfolded as it always did, and yet it was fresh as the first time it had come to him. As he reached for Tessa’s lifeless body, he saw blood on his hands. Screaming her name over and over, he wanted to die.
Jace shot upright in bed, and shouted, “Tessa!”
Tessa instantly awoke and quickly reached for the lamp. After she had switched the light on, she faced him. “Jace … what’s wrong?”
He fumbled with the sheets, tearing them off so he could see his hands. “There was... so much,” he stumbled over his words, “blood.”
“You just had a bad dream, honey,” her voice soothed as she reached for him.
Frantically searching her face, he pulled her close. “I’m sorry,” he caught his breath, “I didn’t mean to wake you.”
“God, don’t apologize.” Tessa smoothed her hand up and down his back. “You okay?”
He nodded and wound his arms around her tight. He held her like she was the most precious thing in this world.
As she pulled from their embrace, she reached for the sheet he’d kicked off and pulled it over them. “That must have been some nightmare,” she said, easing down beside him. “You sounded terrified. Do you want to talk about it?”
Jace shook his head. “Not now. Let’s just go back to sleep.”
There was a long pause, and then she kissed his cheek. “Okay,” she whispered, switching off the light.
Lying beside her with his eyes wide open, Jace tried to picture himself telling Tessa about the dreams he was having again. No, he thought. No way would he want her stressed over the nightmares he’d been having, especially in her condition. Turning his head, he stared at her profile and loved the changes in her body. Now close to the end of her seventh month, Tessa’s pregnancy was now undeniable, even under the covers. Moving his hand closer, he gently placed it on her belly and rubbed circles over the taut skin as he’d done so many times before. Images of two blond haired, blue eyed boys entered his mind.
“Tessa, are you asleep?”
Rolling on her side, she faced him. “Not yet.”
He stared at her in the darkness. “Can I ask you something?"
“Of course,” she said.
“Do you think I’ll be a good father?”
“You’re going to be an excellent father,” she said without hesitating. “Why would you ask that question?”
“I don’t know?” He thought for a minute. “I guess I’m just worried.”
“Jace, stop worrying,” she said, trying to inject strength into her voice. “You’re going to be just fine. I promise.”
Jace ran a hand through his hair, pushing the long strands from his face. He felt like the biggest dumbass in the world. “I’m sorry,” he said.
Tears burned the edges of his eyes. Jace blinked, and it was like rubbing sand on them. His emotions were raw. He couldn’t understand why he kept having the same dreams of Tessa, and what did they mean?
Reaching out, she caressed his face and felt something wet. “I love you, Jace,” Tessa whispered, wiping his tears with her hand. “Everything is okay now. We’re okay… all of us. The demon is dead. He can’t hurt us anymore. He can’t hurt you anymore.”
He entwined his fingers with hers and said, “I love you so much, Tessa.”
”I want you to have this,” she whispered, pressing something into his hand.
When he brought his palm close to his face, he saw the cross necklace her father had given her. He was going to protest, but Tessa put her hand on his arm.
“Please, Jace. I want you to keep this on you always. It’s for good luck.”
Tessa let her hand slide off Jace’s arm as he nodded and said, “Always.”
Embraced in each other’s arms, Jace fingered the delicate necklace for a while, and then placed it around his neck. The soft sounds of Tessa’s breathing told him she was asleep. For some reason, the quiet silence bore down on him like a tangible weight as he closed his eyes. Collecting his thoughts, he remembered the rough period in their lives. After Tessa had been abducted by Sebastian and brought back safe, she’d shown a lot of courage getting over what had been done to her enough to trust him.
Jace opened his eyes and glanced down at Tessa’s belly. God, that damn reoccurring dream was driving him to insanity. He needed professional help before the twins were born and not just loving support from his mate. Maybe he could talk to Helen. She had a counseling background and knew all about his past. There was no way he would discuss this with a stranger. His dreams were too horrific, and the pain went too deep. As desperation dug in, he decided to visit Helen tomorrow and get her opinion.
****
The next morning, Jace opened his eyes, startled by the sounds of screams coming from outside the bedroom. He listened a moment and then glanced quickly in Tessa’s direction.
He nudged her arm. “Tessa, did you hear that?”
And then another scream sounded out, followed by the low murmur of voices.
“That sounds like Angel,” Tessa said, reaching for her robe.
As Jace shot out of bed, he nearly went down and face-planted on the floor. Managing his bearings, he quickly slipped into a pair of jeans and rushed out the door in bare feet, Tessa right on his heels.
Tim, Angel, and Mia were standing in the hallway. Angel was crying as Tim held her close, trying to comfort her.
“What’s wrong?” Jace asked, catching his breath.
“It’s Natalie and Arius,” Tim said, his expression fierce. “They’re missing.”
“Oh my God,” Tessa gasped and placed her palm on Angel’s shoulder.
Angel looked at Tessa with tears rolling down her cheeks. “Natalie wasn’t in her room this morning,” she sobbed, so overcome that she could barely form a coherent sentence.
“Arius wasn’t in his room either,” Mia said, holding Tidus in her arms. “We’ve looked all over the estate.”
Tim caressed Angel’s hair, ran his hand down her back and simply held her in silence while he waited for her to collect herself.
Angel turned her face into his chest and burrowed into his warmth. She loved that Tim didn’t seem to fall apart when she needed his strength the most.
When Angel’s sobs diminished to soft puffs of air, and the shaking ceased, Tim pulled her carefully away from his body and stared down into her eyes. “It’s going to be okay, honey,” he soothed. “We’ll find them.”
Jace shrugged. “Where’s Jem?”
“He’s outside searching the grounds,” Tim said. “We think Arius used the portal and took Natalie with him.”
“What the hell?” There was genuine bafflement in Jace’s outburst. What the holy hell was going on here? Jace felt as though he’d stepped into an alternate universe. Had the entire world gone mad on him? “Did you just say Arius can use a portal?”
Before anyone could answer, their attention was drawn to Jem’s voice calling out from downstairs.
To be continued...
As Steven Pasquale—an Adalwolf with the ability to heal—manages to escape Dr. Markus Ludwig and his thuggish hired henchmen and two Breedline hybrids, he was shot in the chest. Now, unconscious in the hospital without an identity, Dr. Helen Carrington discovers Steven—whom they call John Doe—have the same healing abilities as the files she found years ago on a patient called SPECIMEN ONE. After years of studying the secret documented files, Helen finally discovers a cure to the aging process in the Breedline species. All she has to do is test the serum. And Alexander Crest agrees to be the guinea pig. When she shares the news with a colleague she trusts and has known for years—Dr. Carl Eaves—he agrees to help her and John Doe.
Later, someone at the hospital who’d witnessed John Doe’s mysterious healing abilities notified the news media. As word spread like wildfire, human reporters, police and crowds gathered outside the hospital as gossip spread about the hospital keeping an alien inside.
When Helen and her colleague, Dr. Carl Eaves discover what’s going on, they immediately notified the Breedline Covenant. With Jem’s ability to use a portal, he transported John Doe from the hospital to the Covenant without being seen.
As John Doe came around, he became panicked, and used his abilities on Tim Ross—the Breedline head council—and shifted through his mind and all his past memories. Afterwards, Tim is threatened by Helen’s patient and calls a meeting with everyone in the Covenant. When Helen pleads with Tim to let her work with John Doe, he decides to agree as long as he’s guarded at all times.
Meanwhile, as Casey Barton keeps his Therimorph side hidden, he’s worried Lila Demont’s parents will discover his secret. During dinner with the Demonts, Lila’s father reveals that he spoke with Casey’s father earlier.
Continued...
While Casey stared across the table, it seemed like forever in silence after Victor had announced he’d had lunch with his father. Casey’s mouth parted, and the flush on his cheeks had nothing to do with embarrassment, and everything to do with his nerves. Anxiously waiting, he worried what his father had said to Victor Demont. Surely he wouldn’t have divulged his secret.
There was something about the look on Victor’s eyes that struck a chord within Casey as he nervously fiddled with his napkin feeling caged and tense.
With a roar, his Theriomorph urges plastered through the dopamine and thundered down upon Casey instantly. For a moment it was as if Victor’s mind had opened up, giving Casey a glimpse inside his thoughts. He saw the guilt and sorrow radiating from Victor’s subconscious.
All at once, the emotional grids of every single person sitting at the table popped into Casey’s head. Mrs. Demont was thinking of horses. Evidently, she’d made plans to visit the country next week to go horseback riding. Lila, on the other hand, was thinking of something entirely different. She was thinking of a strange dream she’d had about him. In the dream, she saw him turning into a panther, waking up terrified and perceiving danger. Shit.
Suddenly, all the surroundings around Casey disappeared, replaced by the thoughts coming from Victor. Scanning his brain, Casey found nothing of his secret he desperately kept hidden. Victor was thinking of a woman, and it wasn’t his wife. When images of Casey’s recently deceased mother crowded his feelings, Victor was swept up with emotions of heartache and grief.
Casey was confused after what he’d seen in Victor’s subconscious. Why was Victor thinking of my mother? He thought. Finally, the pinprick tingles over Casey’s skin started to fade, and his nerves slowly calmed. Juicing up his Theriomorph abilities was an engine that, once he turned it on, was hard to slow. When he took himself back down, it depleted him of all his energy.
“You’re father speaks highly of you, Casey,” Victor declared, breaking the awkward silence. “He seems quite proud of you.”
Casey smiled and let out a relieved breath. “My father is too kind.” His purple irises stayed level as he remembered what he’d seen in Victor’s head. Although he didn’t know what it meant, he was still concerned. As he pondered on the issue, questions came to mind. Why did Victor feel such a deep level of sadness toward my mother?
Lila put a hand on Casey’s arm, and when he looked over at her, he sensed she was ready to go, desperate to be alone with him.
“Would you care to join me on the patio, Casey?” Lila asked.
When he nodded, she said, “Mom… Dad, would you please excuse us? I think we’re going to retire to the patio if that’s okay.”
“Of course, darling,” Victor said, arching his brow in Casey’s direction.
“It was nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Demont,” Casey said, trying to ignore Victor’s tense stare. “Thank you for dinner. Everything was delicious.”
“We’re delighted to have you, honey,” Mrs. Demont praised. “You must visit us again.”
As Victor shook Casey’s hand, he leaned in close and whispered, “Meet me for lunch tomorrow afternoon.” Victor’s tone was persistent. “I need to speak to you about something private.”
Casey nodded in agreement. As he left with Lila, he wondered what her father wanted to talk about that was so insistent. Did it have something to do with his mother?
****
For a moment Steven simply stared off into the distance. He knew there was no getting out of Tim’s questions. He was going to have to show him his past which meant reliving the pain he’d sustained all over again.
Steven’s gaze snapped up, and he took a wary step back. He closed his lids, knowing they were glowing. As Helen watched him retreat, she realized that Steven was enduring the pain from his past.
When Tim noticed Steven’s reaction, he began to wonder just how much he’d suffered from his past. He knew it was bad, but he was starting to think he had no grasp at all of the horrors he’d encountered. Tim wasn’t sure what all Steven’s abilities were, but from what he’d experienced himself, Steven could get into your mind and see your entire past. Tim had a thousand questions, but he knew the only thing that mattered was the Covenant was safe, and Steven wasn’t a threat.
“How can you…,” Tim paused briefly, shaking his head, “get into someone’s head and see their past life?”
When Steven reopened his eyes, they were normal again. His hands twisted nervously in front of him, and Tim could tell his unease had just shot through the roof. It didn’t take a rocket scientist or the power to read minds to figure out Steven was terrified.
“I’ve always had this ability,” Steven finally said. “I guess I was born this way.”
“You said people were looking for you,” Tim said in a steady voice. “Do you know who they are and why they’re after you?”
Steven sighed and looked down at his hands. Lifting his chin, he said, “Dr. Autenburg’s people. The day I escaped the facility I was being held captive, was destroyed. I remember hearing screams. It was a war zone. The cell I was in collapsed and I was able to get out, but many of the scientists perished, and I don’t think it was from the explosions I heard. There was blood everywhere as if someone or something slaughtered them.”
He broke off and put a hand to his head, closing his eyes as he dropped his shoulders. When he lowered his hand, he blew out his breath. “I killed Dr. Autenburg’s colleague,” Steven confessed. “His name was Dr. Markus Ludwig.”
Tim’s brows wrinkled in confusion. “Why?”
Steven swallowed the knot in his throat. “I was... defending myself. The rest is a blur.”
“I don’t blame you,” Helen said sympathetically. “Any man who treats others like a lab rat deserves to have their balls cut off.”
Shocked by Helen’s response, Tim looked at her with a cocked brow. “Remind me never to piss you off,” he said dryly. Turning back to Steven, he said, “If I had to guess, the people after you are backed up by an underground organization.”
Helen’s face twisted in sympathy. “How did they find you?”
Steven stared at Helen open-mouthed. The pain he suffered still lived inside him. All at once the night of his shooting funneled into Steven’s brain with complete clarity. He remembered his captors surrounding him like he was an animal they’d trapped in a cage. Shifting back to reality, he snapped his lips closed and said, “I didn’t cover my trail as well as I should have. Dr. Ludwig’s men captured me a few weeks after the lab got destroyed. I don’t remember where they took me. They kept me drugged most of the time until they started experimenting on me again. They wanted me awake when they ran tests on me.”
For a moment, Tim was completely still, as if he couldn’t process what Steven had said. Placing his palm on Steven’s shoulder, Tim’s eyes softened. “You must be on overload by now. I’m sorry you had to go through all that. You’re welcome to stay with us as long as you want.”
For a moment Steven didn’t know what to say. He blinked in surprise and then turned his gaze to Helen in bewilderment. She merely smiled at him and nodded.
Steven looked back at Tim, his brows clenched together. “Why would you offer me a place to stay after I told you I took the physician’s life?”
“You did what anyone would do,” Tim said slowly, drawing out the words. “You were put through hell. No one deserves that.”
Steven tried to wrap his head around Tim’s offer. No one had ever shown him such kindness. His life had been nothing but torture. A safe place to stay sounded next to heaven. “Yes, I will stay,” he said. “Thank you.”
Tim nodded. “You’re welcome.”
“If there’s anything you need, you can come to Tim or me,” Helen said. “I’ve listed Jem Chamberlain’s number in your phone if you can’t reach us. He’s a trusted friend here in the Covenant.”
When Tim and Helen left, Steven thought about what was waiting for him outside the Breedline Covenant. No matter where he hid, they always found him. Even though he didn’t want to go into the past, Steven couldn’t stop himself. He went back to what had been done to him, recalling all the painful experiments he went through. If he were faced with that life again, he would do the same thing he’d done before... kill again.
****
As Jace drifted into a peaceful sleep, he was blissfully happy and felt complete. His arms were around his beloved, his body pressed up close to hers, and the scent of his bonding mate was heaven to his senses. Though it was nighttime, it was as if the sun were shining upon him, and the warmth radiated throughout his body.
Darkness enveloped him like a black cloak, blinding his vision as he slowly shifted into a dream.
When the darkness faded, his sight returned. “No,” Jace cried out, pain tearing through his heart. He fell for what seemed like an eternity until he dropped to his knees. The horror of his nightmare unfolded as it always did, and yet it was fresh as the first time it had come to him. As he reached for Tessa’s lifeless body, he saw blood on his hands. Screaming her name over and over, he wanted to die.
Jace shot upright in bed, and shouted, “Tessa!”
Tessa instantly awoke and quickly reached for the lamp. After she had switched the light on, she faced him. “Jace … what’s wrong?”
He fumbled with the sheets, tearing them off so he could see his hands. “There was... so much,” he stumbled over his words, “blood.”
“You just had a bad dream, honey,” her voice soothed as she reached for him.
Frantically searching her face, he pulled her close. “I’m sorry,” he caught his breath, “I didn’t mean to wake you.”
“God, don’t apologize.” Tessa smoothed her hand up and down his back. “You okay?”
He nodded and wound his arms around her tight. He held her like she was the most precious thing in this world.
As she pulled from their embrace, she reached for the sheet he’d kicked off and pulled it over them. “That must have been some nightmare,” she said, easing down beside him. “You sounded terrified. Do you want to talk about it?”
Jace shook his head. “Not now. Let’s just go back to sleep.”
There was a long pause, and then she kissed his cheek. “Okay,” she whispered, switching off the light.
Lying beside her with his eyes wide open, Jace tried to picture himself telling Tessa about the dreams he was having again. No, he thought. No way would he want her stressed over the nightmares he’d been having, especially in her condition. Turning his head, he stared at her profile and loved the changes in her body. Now close to the end of her seventh month, Tessa’s pregnancy was now undeniable, even under the covers. Moving his hand closer, he gently placed it on her belly and rubbed circles over the taut skin as he’d done so many times before. Images of two blond haired, blue eyed boys entered his mind.
“Tessa, are you asleep?”
Rolling on her side, she faced him. “Not yet.”
He stared at her in the darkness. “Can I ask you something?"
“Of course,” she said.
“Do you think I’ll be a good father?”
“You’re going to be an excellent father,” she said without hesitating. “Why would you ask that question?”
“I don’t know?” He thought for a minute. “I guess I’m just worried.”
“Jace, stop worrying,” she said, trying to inject strength into her voice. “You’re going to be just fine. I promise.”
Jace ran a hand through his hair, pushing the long strands from his face. He felt like the biggest dumbass in the world. “I’m sorry,” he said.
Tears burned the edges of his eyes. Jace blinked, and it was like rubbing sand on them. His emotions were raw. He couldn’t understand why he kept having the same dreams of Tessa, and what did they mean?
Reaching out, she caressed his face and felt something wet. “I love you, Jace,” Tessa whispered, wiping his tears with her hand. “Everything is okay now. We’re okay… all of us. The demon is dead. He can’t hurt us anymore. He can’t hurt you anymore.”
He entwined his fingers with hers and said, “I love you so much, Tessa.”
”I want you to have this,” she whispered, pressing something into his hand.
When he brought his palm close to his face, he saw the cross necklace her father had given her. He was going to protest, but Tessa put her hand on his arm.
“Please, Jace. I want you to keep this on you always. It’s for good luck.”
Tessa let her hand slide off Jace’s arm as he nodded and said, “Always.”
Embraced in each other’s arms, Jace fingered the delicate necklace for a while, and then placed it around his neck. The soft sounds of Tessa’s breathing told him she was asleep. For some reason, the quiet silence bore down on him like a tangible weight as he closed his eyes. Collecting his thoughts, he remembered the rough period in their lives. After Tessa had been abducted by Sebastian and brought back safe, she’d shown a lot of courage getting over what had been done to her enough to trust him.
Jace opened his eyes and glanced down at Tessa’s belly. God, that damn reoccurring dream was driving him to insanity. He needed professional help before the twins were born and not just loving support from his mate. Maybe he could talk to Helen. She had a counseling background and knew all about his past. There was no way he would discuss this with a stranger. His dreams were too horrific, and the pain went too deep. As desperation dug in, he decided to visit Helen tomorrow and get her opinion.
****
The next morning, Jace opened his eyes, startled by the sounds of screams coming from outside the bedroom. He listened a moment and then glanced quickly in Tessa’s direction.
He nudged her arm. “Tessa, did you hear that?”
And then another scream sounded out, followed by the low murmur of voices.
“That sounds like Angel,” Tessa said, reaching for her robe.
As Jace shot out of bed, he nearly went down and face-planted on the floor. Managing his bearings, he quickly slipped into a pair of jeans and rushed out the door in bare feet, Tessa right on his heels.
Tim, Angel, and Mia were standing in the hallway. Angel was crying as Tim held her close, trying to comfort her.
“What’s wrong?” Jace asked, catching his breath.
“It’s Natalie and Arius,” Tim said, his expression fierce. “They’re missing.”
“Oh my God,” Tessa gasped and placed her palm on Angel’s shoulder.
Angel looked at Tessa with tears rolling down her cheeks. “Natalie wasn’t in her room this morning,” she sobbed, so overcome that she could barely form a coherent sentence.
“Arius wasn’t in his room either,” Mia said, holding Tidus in her arms. “We’ve looked all over the estate.”
Tim caressed Angel’s hair, ran his hand down her back and simply held her in silence while he waited for her to collect herself.
Angel turned her face into his chest and burrowed into his warmth. She loved that Tim didn’t seem to fall apart when she needed his strength the most.
When Angel’s sobs diminished to soft puffs of air, and the shaking ceased, Tim pulled her carefully away from his body and stared down into her eyes. “It’s going to be okay, honey,” he soothed. “We’ll find them.”
Jace shrugged. “Where’s Jem?”
“He’s outside searching the grounds,” Tim said. “We think Arius used the portal and took Natalie with him.”
“What the hell?” There was genuine bafflement in Jace’s outburst. What the holy hell was going on here? Jace felt as though he’d stepped into an alternate universe. Had the entire world gone mad on him? “Did you just say Arius can use a portal?”
Before anyone could answer, their attention was drawn to Jem’s voice calling out from downstairs.
To be continued...
NOTE: This is not part of the chapter. Terms and characters reference, 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 offsprings 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. Compared to humans, Breedlines have tremendous advantages when it comes to health. Their bodies heal fast and are not subject to illnesses or diseases. The only thing that slows their healing process is silver. It is their Kryptonite. Besides old age, a silver bullet to the brain is the only thing deadly to the species.
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 that 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 an 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 first-born 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. Tessa Fairchild - the Breedline Queen - destroyed the Katako in battle using the deadly venom of her Breedline wolf.
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.
ADALWOLF - A species that has the power to shift from their human form into a beautiful creature, three times the size, resembling half man and half wolf. Born with super-strength, they can move from one place to another in supernatural speed. Their eyes take on the appearance of two-shimmering diamonds. With the power to regenerate their own cells, an Adalwolf will stop aging at thirty. The moon has no power over them. And an Adalwolf is immune to silver. They can bond with any 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.
Lila Demont - She is a Breedline, born into a wealthy, prestigious family. She is a lab technician and assists Dr. Helen Carrington with the cure to the Breedline aging process. She later bonds with Casey Barton.
Victor Demont - He is a Breedline, and Lila's father. He is a retired council member of the Pennsylvania Breedline Covenant.
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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 offsprings 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. Compared to humans, Breedlines have tremendous advantages when it comes to health. Their bodies heal fast and are not subject to illnesses or diseases. The only thing that slows their healing process is silver. It is their Kryptonite. Besides old age, a silver bullet to the brain is the only thing deadly to the species.
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 that 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 an 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 first-born 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. Tessa Fairchild - the Breedline Queen - destroyed the Katako in battle using the deadly venom of her Breedline wolf.
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.
ADALWOLF - A species that has the power to shift from their human form into a beautiful creature, three times the size, resembling half man and half wolf. Born with super-strength, they can move from one place to another in supernatural speed. Their eyes take on the appearance of two-shimmering diamonds. With the power to regenerate their own cells, an Adalwolf will stop aging at thirty. The moon has no power over them. And an Adalwolf is immune to silver. They can bond with any 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.
Lila Demont - She is a Breedline, born into a wealthy, prestigious family. She is a lab technician and assists Dr. Helen Carrington with the cure to the Breedline aging process. She later bonds with Casey Barton.
Victor Demont - He is a Breedline, and Lila's father. He is a retired council member of the Pennsylvania Breedline Covenant.
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