by Alicia Banks
Even though Luther was now bleeding, it was clear the necklace made him very powerful. He seemed to have the same abilities to withstand injuries as a wolf. The only way to finish him off was a blow to the heart, the head, or the neck.
Dominque forced his body to move. He was now so weak and injured, he knew that another blow like that would surely kill him. Yet, he still got up. He ran towards Luther, who was too outnumbered to shoot beams and had constructed a shield around him. Nevertheless, Dominque lunged, and he did something he had only read of but never succeeded of doing.
He imagined the wolf inside him and concentrated it, molding it. He collected whatever power he had and then he projected it. He projected it straight towards Luther’s shield. He felt the power rush through him and hit the shield. There was a battle of power between the two, and then the shield shattered.
“You! Stay down!” Luther shouted, his eyes wide with fury. He raised his hand to deliver a blow to Dominque, who was now too weak to dodge. Yet again, the beam never reached him. Instead, Luther gave a blood curdling scream as a knife pierced his chest. The mayor had managed to sneak behind him when Luther was distracted by Dominque. The moment the shield shattered, he took his silver dagger and pierced Luther, straight through his heart.
Luther collapsed, his eyes wide and vacant, a pool of blood spreading through his chest. The mayor walked over to Dominque and looked him in the eye. “I think it’s time we become friends,” he said.
Dominque looked back at him and then bowed. “Yes. I think it is.”
Epilogue
Isabella woke up in her bed, her head resting on Dominque’s chest. Dominque’s arm was around her, holding her close. Isabella sighed, looking up at his handsome face.
Over a month had passed since the battle, and the pack was slowly healing. Elder Lawson had managed to get to her in time, to save her from dying from the silver poisoning. Dominque, on the other hand, was in critical condition for over a week. He was so ill that there was a time when everyone had prepared for his demise.
Isabella felt her heart wrench as she remembered that painful time. She still remembered when Dominque had opened his eyes, after a week of being unconscious. She had been sitting beside him when he opened his beautiful eyes and softly moaned her name.
She almost burst into tears. Elder Lawson told him that he needed to be on strict bed rest, and that as fast as he was at healing, even his body was about to give up. Taylor thankfully recovered as well.
The pack numbers dwindled again, but those that remained were healing, getting stronger day by day. The human pup was back with his parents, and his tearful mother had thanked Isabella repeatedly for looking after him.
Isabella pulled herself away from her memories and softly caressed Dominque’s cheek. “Wake up,” she whispered.
Dominque groaned and pulled her into a tighter hug. Isabella gave a small laugh and softly kissed his lips. “Wake up, sleepy head. You have a meeting with the mayor,” she whispered again.
Dominque gave another groan and then opened his eyes. “Hello, beautiful,” he said, softly kissing her forehead.
Isabella felt such a rush of love for him that she started to shower his face in kisses. Dominque gave a short laugh and said, “Hey! What did I do to deserve so much love?”
“You made my soul happy,” Isabella whispered. Dominque raised an eyebrow and suddenly flipped her over, starting to trail kisses down her chest.“Dominque!” Isabella gasped, as Dominque started to lick her smooth skin. They were interrupted by a knock on the door and Taylor’s booming voice.
“Dominque. It is getting late, man. The humans are waiting,” he shouted. Dominque groaned and got up.
“I swear, I am gonna fire Taylor. Always interrupting when things are getting good,” he said. Isabella laughed and kissed his cheek.
“Go get them, tiger,” she said. Dominque sighed and then spanking her butt lightly, left to get dressed.
***
Dominque sat at the table, with the mayor and his council. His own friends and council members sat with him, waiting for the mayor to speak.
The mayor cleared his throat and said, “First of all, I would like to thank you for protecting and looking after our son. We have always thought of werewolves as evil, something that needed to be exterminated. You have proved that it is not so. You had my child and yet you treated it with love. I now see that you are kindhearted, and how we are at fault for misjudging. Hence, I apologize, from my side and from my ancestors as well. Neither this battle, nor the one twenty years ago, should have happened. I apologize.” The mayor then bowed, before resuming.
“I would like to propose a new treaty. A treaty where both humans and wolves live together, as one. We will be honored if you lived in the town with us, if you ate with us, if your children studied with ours. I think it’s about time we accept the fact that, no matter how we look or act, we are all the same at heart. I hope that the wolves and humans can live together, as friends.” The mayor completed his speech and sat down, waiting for an answer.
“I must say I agree with you. This animosity has gone on long enough. In battle, we have proven that humans and wolves can stand together and fight as one. There have been misunderstandings that could have been avoided. These misunderstandings resulted in the death of many who had a lot left to live for. I agree with you. I will sign the treaty. We will coexist peacefully, as friends. The wolves will offer you protection. I know this will be difficult, both sides have killed the other. Those that have lost their loved ones might find it hard to adjust to this, but I hope eventually, humans and wolves will live as one,” Dominque said.
The treaty was brought, which Dominque and the mayor read and then signed. The mayor reached to shake Dominque’s hand and said, “I hope for nothing more than years of friendship.”
***
Isabella was helping Elder Lawson come up with a plan to train the new children into becoming warriors. She was now also actively participating in redesigning better armor and strategy planning in case someone like Luther showed up again. Even though the necklace had been returned to the Seer, Isabella wanted to be ready. She was in the middle of a discussion when Dominque and Taylor returned.
“How did it go?” she asked.
“As well as it could have. Forget that for now. Come with me,” Dominque said, taking her hand. Isabella frowned and followed him. He took her out into the forest and pulled her towards the memorial stone. Isabella frowned, wondering what it was. He pointed at the bottom of the stone and Isabella turned her attention to it.
There it was. Engraved. Her father’s name. Along with the rest of the warriors.
Isabella stood there, tears in her eyes.
“Dominque. This means so much to me,” She whispered.
“Then marry me,” Dominque said. Isabella turned around to find him on one knee holding a ring in his hands.
“Dominque…” Isabella whispered shocked.
“Marry me?” he asked again. Isabella felt her heart swell with love, and she just nodded.
Dominque stood up, laughing, and pulled her into a deep kiss. She knew in her heart, that they would be together forever.
THE END
About The Author
ALICIA BANKS
Alicia Banks is a small town girl, who has grown up listening to the stories from her Grandfather, Aunts, Granny and Mom. And those are the most beautiful stories of my life.
I love music and I love dancing. I love green fields of grains, mountains full of snow and lakes. So in total I am an ordinary girl who is full of love and compassion.
My focus is to bring some great stories for Paranormal Romance Lovers. All I need is readers good wishes and love
Wolf Shifters of Wakerlin
Human Alpha Protector
He is an alpha wolf shifter, and I am a human. He was always there to protect me. He’s been following me since my childhood and I had no idea.
Brandon Scott has been all I need since I saw hi
m naked, the very first day we met.
After seeing his tanned body, with those bulging muscles, I want him so badly.
He makes me crazy and I am getting obsessed.
His eyes can melt any woman’s heart.
I’ve never felt like this in my entire life.
Now I have to share a cabin with him.
And I don’t know if I can trust myself with him.
I know he is not a human. He says he is my father’s assistant.
He says he can not fall in love with a human. It is against the rules of his pack.
Who cares? I am stubborn.
I can’t resist this sexy creature roaming around me.
My body craves his touch. I need him.
I want him to do all the naughty things to me.
Lust is taking over my mind.
How long can I keep control?
How long can I fight my hormones?
Now as I am addicted to him, My heart is breaking.
All my plans with Brandon are shattering.
He already has a mate and he never told me anything about her.
Now I am hurt and I want to run from here.
Maybe moving to Italy will help me forget him.
There he is, again standing in front of me.
There is not even a single second when I don’t miss him. Why he can’t be mine?
Alpha Wolf Protector: A Paranormal Women's Fiction Romance
What would you do if you ever fell in love with a man who is a wolf shifter? That alpha wolf didn’t only touch my body that night but he touched my soul too.
I yearn for his touch.
His touch is comforting and hot at the same time.
He makes me feel young and beautiful again.
And I can do nothing but give in.
I want to be selfish for a while.
And forget the fact that I am already married and a Mom.
I know he likes making my body tremble.
I couldn’t stop fantasizing.
His seducing fragrance increases the desire in me.
But…
He is, danger and risk.
He said he is a half wolf and half human.
I have to keep my son safe.
I know he could be even a bigger threat than I have imagined.
But why am I dying to get closer?
Books By This Author
Dragon's Mate (Elite Shifters of Colorado Book 1)
#Elite Dragon Shifters: Strongest and fiercest of the shifter clans.
#He is a rebel, stubborn, powerful and son of a King, bound to keep his bloodline pure.
My mate comes from an ancient and powerful line of dragon shifters.
I should feel honored and privileged, but I want that human florist.
She is innocent and beautiful as those flower arrangements she makes.
I couldn’t resist warmth of her touch and heat of her body when she asks for help in the gym.
My mate deserves love, but my heart pulls me in another direction.
When her intoxicating smell enters my nostrils, I am out of control…
And now she carries my baby.
I will turn the world upside down to protect her, save her.
I am ready to fight; I am ready to kill, even if it is my own Dad.
It is time to break the boundaries and the years old hollow traditions.
But… she just got to know I am engaged, and she is not even ready see my face.
She just knows the half of it, what will happen if she gets to know I am a dragon shifter?
Dragon's Second Chance (Elite Shifters of Colorado Book 2)
#Betrayal, Bitter Memories, and a Broken Dragon.
He was the son of the Elite Dragon King and the strongest and fiercest among all the shifter clans.
He was the only heir but he didn’t want his throne back.
He had been betrayed by his own blood.
He had his one true mate and there was no replacement for her.
But life had different plans…
Going back to Colorado was the last thing he wanted until he saw her.
He had peered into the depths of her striking and beautiful eyes.
There was something vibrant about that woman, who seemed to deliberately slam herself into him.
He knew he was betraying his mate, but he had no control.
And the cat shifter, she was with made his blood boil every time.
He was a danger and he needed to protect her.
He tried to douse the flames of anger, jealousy, and desire.
She was a human and he didn’t intend to stake a claim on her.
So why did his traitorous heart beat faster and ache when she was around?
