The Men of Five-O #8
Goddess of Unity
Maya McFey is quiet, keeps to herself, and has never left the Venificus property. When she is attacked by rogue wolves while enjoying a run in the woods, the last thing she expects to find are her mates, Saxton Lemark, Tango Grey, and Kedar, Alden, and Caton Crimson. Two of them are ready to fight one another, and there are five of them to battle.
An evil Demon is on the hunt for the goddess of unity. Maya is not exactly goddess material, but she will do anything for her pack. As her wolf accepts her fate as mate to five Alpha males, she begins to reinvent herself, finding power in their love and desire.
As the Demon reveals his plan and captures a favorite Fey Knight, Maya and her fellow goddesses must do whatever it takes to destroy the Demon. If they fail, the were population will be destroyed.
Genre: Contemporary, Fantasy, Ménage a Trois/Quatre, Paranormal, Vampires/Werewolves
Length: 36,221 words
GODDESS OF UNITY
The Men of Five-O #8
Dixie Lynn Dwyer
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Copyright © 2014 by Dixie Lynn Dwyer
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DEDICATION
In poetry, in music lyrics, in experiences and in stories, love is portrayed as a very powerful and binding emotion. It is something to cherish for however long it lasts. It is something that many never experience or perhaps never understood or identified until it was too late. No matter what the circumstance, the decisions we make, the personalities we show those around us, our actions, our words, and perhaps even our openness to the power itself, may predict the strength of love.
But with every good and powerful emotion comes the potential for evil, for manipulation or another force waiting, stalking, determined to destroy that goodness and emotion, and weaken it. The decision is yours.
When faced with making the decisions of giving up, letting go, or moving on because of fear of taking chances, or concern over getting hurt, or even perhaps feeling as if one is not good enough, is have fate itself. Letting it slip away, never knowing what life would be like if only one had the strength, the determination to work at the tiny emotion just beginning to brew called attraction, and potentially true love. That is fate. Love is a powerful emotion and bond. Love is everlasting and love is something to work for, to sacrifice for, to fight for and to cherish always.
May you enjoy Maya’s story as she learns to not only accept her fate, which was nowhere near the miniscule role she thought she had in life and in her pack, but also her journey with the power and unity of love.
Happy reading.
~Dixie~
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Prologue
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
About the Author
GODDESS OF UNITY
The Men of Five-O #8
DIXIE LYNN DWYER
Copyright © 2014
Prologue
Kamea smiled, eyes closed, as she gripped the railing of the balcony of her estate. The sound of the ocean in the distance added to the peacefulness and love that now flowed into her heart. Batya and her mates were safe. Derry survived the injection of poison, and another battle was won.
Before the hands even touched her shoulders from behind, she sensed Edric’s approach.
“Is everything okay now?” he asked, caressing her shoulders and then pressing his chest against her back. The white satin of her negligee danced in the gentle, tropical breeze. Her nipples hardened, and her pussy clenched with desire.
“Yes, my love. Our family is safe. For now, at least.” She felt the tense sting of fear grip her inside. Edric pressed his mouth against her neck as his hold around her waist tightened.
“Do not be fearful, love. I saw your thoughts and the outcome of your sister goddesses. The love and bond of true mates is stronger than any scientific experiment.”
She smiled as she tilted her neck to the side so he could kiss more of her skin and bring her further pleasure.
“I will not rest until this is over, and until everyone is safe from this evil power.”
“I understand, and it is our hope, too, Kamea. How about the circle, the Security Ring? Will it help in protecting the circle of elders if you choose the final two members of the Security Ring?”
She turned in Edric’s
arms and ran her hands up and down his chest. “The final two members will have an important role, as they will also lead the Security Ring.”
He squinted his eyes at her, and she knew she had surprised him in acknowledging that she knew who the last two members, the royal leaders, would be.
“You didn’t mention this earlier. Why?” he asked.
“Yes, why wouldn’t you share their identities with your mates?” Gideon asked, as he joined them on the balcony, along with Julius.
She took a deep breath and released it. Gideon crossed his arms in front of his massive chest and held her gaze. He was a very dominant Alpha male, in every aspect of the words. He was large, muscular, and authoritative in his tone of voice, facial expressions, and presence. Julius was a force of his own, and one glance at his stern expression and she knew he was displeased with her holding back information. She felt the others, although they were inside handling the phone calls just coming in on the latest report. All of her mates were leaders, warriors, and Alpha males used to being in charge.
“They are inside, working out new security for the goddesses and their mates as well as the other royal families. Apparently you already knew this as you received an update on Batya and her mates,” Gideon told her.
She reached out to Gideon and touched his cheek with her palm. She felt the firmness, the hard muscles against her hand.
“As you know, mate, I cannot share every detail that the goddesses reveal to me. In due time, you all will know the outcome of these events we have faced. You know that this situation is not over.” She moved her hands away from both men and looked to the side of them. She sensed their disappointment and their concerns.
“I know who the two leaders will be. However, their position is contingent on the decisions they make in the near future. If they choose the wrong path, they will not only be replaced by two others, but they will lose their current positions and standing amongst the Were people. This is a crucial time for all Were packs across the world. From Ireland to Italy, from Canada to the United States, the decisions that leaders make during this crucial time could mean either the unification of the Were packs or their destruction.”
“Across the world? What can we do to help?” Gideon asked.
She smiled at him, knowing that his love for his packs, their packs and the Were population was so very important.
“You are doing exactly what is needed to be done. All we can do now is sit and wait for the last goddess to be revealed.”
“And when that happens, shouldn’t there be warriors there to protect her?” Julius asked.
She smiled. “If the right choices are made, then she will have the best security she could ever ask for.”
“And what security team would that be, Goddess?” Edric asked as he held her a little more snugly around the waist. He looked at her as if he knew that she already had a good idea of who the security would be.
“Time will tell, Edric. But if my instincts are correct, destiny will prevail, lonely hearts will no longer be lonely and the Were packs will unite. Love can be very powerful to those willing to take a chance on it.”
Gideon smiled. “It can also be a challenge to those unwilling to submit. I do recall a certain young woman who tried to avoid the mating bond.” Gideon reached out and stroked her cheek with the back of his hand.
She looked to Julius. “And a certain vampire that tried even harder to deny the mating bond.” She winked until she felt Edric’s palm caress along her hip and further up. Kamea closed her eyes and leaned into his hold, until Edric caressed along her ribs before cupping her breast.
“Mmm.” She moaned softly.
“She tried to resist, Gideon, but the power of love, of the bond that unites true mates cannot be ignored or broken.”
She opened her eyes and locked gazes with Edric. “But someone is trying very hard to do exactly that, Edric.”
He moved his hand from her breast, to her neck, and then cupped her cheek.
“Then let’s be ready to help. My money is on the fates and the power of good over evil,” Julius stated with a wink.
He leaned forward and kissed her softly on the lips, taking her mind completely off of what may or not be happening in the near future and instead focused on the power and desire of true love.
By the goddesses, let true love conquer all. We are ready to fight, may the others receive their destiny with little resistance, and loyalty to the unity of all Were.
Chapter 1
Charity walked through the local gardens that were located on the outskirts of pack territory. She knew that Lexi’s daughter, Maya, was there. Being associated with the top security organization in the world, it was easy to locate even those people who did not want to be found. With a somewhat intrigued heart, she searched for the young woman in question.
Maya had always been a quiet child. Charity recalled how Lexi always worried about her, yet how Maya fended for herself and was always ready to handle things on her own. Everything she did was done quietly, unlike Lexi’s other daughters, Kentra, who was the local physician, and Selena, who was a lawyer handling all the human and nonhuman legal procedures for wolves in the Alpha packs. Those two were always getting into mischief, while Maya quietly minded her own business, and was usually reading or working on her handmade jewelry.
The scent of numerous flowers filled the air as Charity traveled deeper into the garden. Ahead, she could see the path that led to a private gazebo on this side of the gardens. That was where Charity was told that Maya enjoyed spending time when she wasn’t helping out in community affairs. Maya’s position as assistant to the coordinator of public affairs was a crucial one. Galan, a representative of the circle, had his one and only daughter Annabelle appointed coordinator of public affairs.
The closer Charity came to the gazebo, the stronger her emotion got. She felt the love, the peacefulness around her, and as Maya came into sight, Charity paused to watch her.
Maya’s long, wavy brown hair framed her face, as she focused on making something. Charity knew that Maya made jewelry, and other handmade items many of the locals wore. She’d established an online storefront to sell her handmade items across the United States to other pack members as well as unknowing humans.
Maya looked up from her work, as if she had just completed the item.
“Princess?” she whispered and then rose from her seat, to walk around and greet Charity.
“That’s okay. You don’t need to stop. I’m sorry if I interrupted you.”
Maya looked down at the bracelet she was making and smiled.
Charity joined her, taking a seat beside her on the bench.
“It is so beautiful out here. I should really try to visit the gardens more often.”
Maya shyly lowered her eyes as she took out a soft cloth and shined the beads on the bracelet she’d just finished making. Little charms between the special mother-of-pearl beading caught Charity’s eye.
“It is gorgeous here. But I’m certain as the Chosen One your time is precious,” Maya replied.
“It is, but there is nothing that pleases me more than to be this close to nature, and my pack. My understanding is that Annabelle has been trying to coordinate another outdoor event with all the local packs and their children to attend in the next few weeks. Are you part of the planning?” Charity asked.
Maya’s smile faded slightly. She got the feeling that either Maya wasn’t involved with the planning or she was not too keen on the event.
“I’m not really part of the planning. Annabelle handles everything with pack affairs. She doesn’t really need my assistance.”
“Oh, I’m certain that isn’t true. I’ve heard from some very good sources that you are greatly appreciated amongst the packs. Many speak very highly of you.” Charity smiled as she held Maya’s gaze. She glanced at the bracelet on Maya’s wrist. It was brown entwined leather with a brass charm in the shape of an infinity sign. It was beautiful.
“That’s very nice of yo
u to say, Princess. I love trying to help my community members. They have been very supportive of me as well.”
“Yes, I have seen most of the members wearing something that you have created. Batya had a gorgeous bracelet with the sign of the wolf on it.”
Maya looked down at her hands she clasped on her lap. “I don’t think I have seen it. Perhaps someone brought it from somewhere else and gave it as a gift?”
Charity sensed Maya’s uneasiness about the question. She realized that it was Maya who made that special bracelet and it served as an important symbol for Batya and for her position as Goddess of Were. But right now, the Goddesses weren’t revealing anything else to Charity, so she changed the subject.
“How is your online business doing?”
Maya seemed surprised that Charity asked but jumped at the opportunity the subject change provided.
“It is doing wonderfully. But it is growing faster than I anticipated.”
“Are you in need of any help?”
“Oh, no, I can handle it. I had hired some of the local women in the community who also like to make jewelry. We’ve combined our products on the storefront and they can handle the influx of orders while I make special orders. It’s working out well.”
“Wonderful. That’s great that you were able to provide some work for many female pack members. I’m certain they appreciate it.”
“Oh, they do. You know, a lot of the Betas and Omega females feel that because they don’t have a superior role in their packs, that their lives are meaningless.”
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