The Millennium Wolves Series Book Three Chapter: 18
SIENNA
The Eiffel Tower looked absolutely stunning from my view on the Seine River–the magnificent structure glittering in the night sky.
I imagined the air was really crisp that night Everyone was bundled up in their coats and scarves
I was just in jeans and a T–shirt, but I couldnt feel anything anyway
Or smell
Or taste.
It was an odd sensation, being able to see everything, but not being able to feel anything at all. That was the drawback of being in someone else‘s memory.
I watched as Konstantin strolled arm in arm with a beautiful woman next to the Seine, I wondered who she was.
A model?
An actress?
An ex–lover, maybe?
As they turned down an alley, I started to follow them. Where could they be going, so late at night?
Before I could find out, I was ripped off my feet again and felt the excruciating sensation of being forced through a keyhole.
“Why’d you pull me out so soon?” I asked, annoyed, as I found myself sitting across from Konstantin in his velvet armchair. ‘I wanted to see more of Paris. It was incredible.”
“Yes, I can always show you more, Sienna. I can show you almost anywhere you can imagine. There are few places in this world that I haven’t traveled,” Konstantin said.
“Where were you going with that woman?” I asked. “She was gorgeous.”
“Oh just some party, I’m sure,” he said, waving his hand like it was nothing
“It felt so real,” I said, still entranced by the memory. “Is that what it will be like when I go into my memories?”
“Yes,” Konstantin nodded. “I wanted to show you what it would be like. I can use my powers to help
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“People often hate what they don’t understand. It’s been that way for centuries. But you’re not like most people, are you. Sienna?”
Konstantin smiled at me, and I smiled back
He understood what I’d been through because he knew what it was like to feel like an outcast too.
“I hope I can help you find the answers you’re searching for,” he said.
I was nervous, but I was also excited find out where I came from.
to finally
I needed to know who they were…
My parents.
They were the reason I was here in the first place. Trips to Paris were a nice momentary escape, a parlor trick, but that was not what I was after.
“I’m ready to do this,” I said. “Let’s go into my memories.”
“In time, Sienna. But you must be patient with this process. It won’t be good to push yourself too much too soon.
“What do you mean?””
“Spoken like a true leader,” Jocelyn said sarcastically, staring me down. “Since when did the East Coast Pack become so self-interested?”
Watch yourself,” I snarled.
“Jocelyn, you’re a trusting person. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing—I’m not—but sometimes you can be a bit too trusting, and this might be one of those times,” Josh chimed in.
“Don’t start with me about trust, Josh. Or did you forget about how you called in the Alpha of the Millennium because you didn’t trust your alpha to do his job?” Jocelyn snapped back.
Damn, her claws are out tonight.
I had forgiven Josh for his misstep, but I sure as hell hadn’t forgotten about it. He eyed me nervously, checking for my reaction.
“Yeah, Josh can be a fuckup, that’s not news to either of us, but that’s got nothing to do with now.”
“The omega wolf has to go,” Josh said,
**Her name is Nina.” Jocelyn snarled.
I’d never seen Jocelyn bare her fangs before,
“I mean that the key to finding your parents lies deep within your subconscious,” he explained. “And diving that deep will be difficult.”
Konstantin stood up and approached me, softly running his finger around the perimeter of my head, like he was marking me for surgery,
**Please, show me another memory,” I said. “I don’t feel exhausted at all.”
“Very well, if you insist,” he said, sighing.
Konstantin placed his hand on the top of my head, with his thumb pressing against my forehead.
The room started spinning again, but only for a moment because Konstantin suddenly collapsed to
the ground, shouting out in agony.
“Konstantin,” I screamed, kneeling down beside him. “What happened? Are you all right?”
“I’m fine, I’m fine…no need to worry about me. It’s just… I can only use so much power at a time, and today. I’m afraid I’m drained.
His already pale skin looked paler than usual, it was true. I helped him into his chair apologetically
“I’m sorry. I wouldn’t have pushed so hard if I’d known.”
“No, don’t apologize,” he said. “I should have known my limits.”
“I hope this doesn’t discourage you from another session,” I said.
Konstantin shook his head and smiled. “No. of course not. I promise you the next time we meet.. we’ll delve into your mind.”
And hopefully find the answers I need
AIDEN
“She has no one else to turn to. She’s completely alone.” Jocelyn shouted in my face. “You’re just going to throw her back out there to fend for herself?
“She’s done all right on her own so far,” I growled. There is no way I’m letting a rogue run free in my domain.”
“Run?” Jocelyn balked. “She can’t even walk yet.”
“This is a pack house, not a waypoint for lone wolves looking for a handout.”
Ever
This was important to her,
**No wolf is exiled without a good reason you know that. It’s a risk to keep her here.”
“It’s a risk that I’m willing to take responsibility for,” Jocelyn said, standing her ground.
“As a healer, I have an obligation to my oath to rehabilitate any wolf that comes to me in need of help, to the best of my ability.”
There was no use arguing with her now that she’d pulled the oath card. I had too much respect for Jocelyn, even though I disagreed with her on this.
“Fine, she can stay-but only until she’s healthy enough to leave. And I’ll expect a daily report on that progress, along with any other information you might obtain.”
“I can handle it,” she responded, nodding.
I fucking hope you know what you ‘re doing, Jocelyn.
NINA
“It’s a risk that I’m willing to take responsibility for,” Jocelyn declared as I stood in the hallway eavesdropping on her conversation with the alpha
Oh, Jocelyn-why are you so goddamn pure? That makes this so much harder.
It really killed me that she trusted me so implicitly when I was so unworthy of that trust. I was the lowest of the low.
That angel deserved the world, but all I could give her was lies.
I snuck back into my room and stretched my limbs.
God, lying around in bed all day really makes you sore.
My benefactor’s powers had done a good job making these fake injuries look real. They were enough to fool a talented healer and an alpha.
I would’ve believed I was close to death myself, if these bruises and fractures weren’t completely painless.
In fact I wished they were real.
Michelle girls night!!!!!
Mia
Gawwwd yas, I need this
Mia
Ya’ll are gonna be carrying my ass home tonight
Erica No No No
Erica
We promised we’d be classy tonight, remember?
Erica
Oclubs
Michelle just wine and dinner at chateau
Erica Ahhhhh, Chateau! Magnifique
Mia
Okay first of all
Mia
If you think I can’t get blackout off wine
I snuck back into my room and stretched my
limbs.
God, lying around in bed all day really makes you
sore.
My benefactor’s powers had done a good job making these fake injuries look real. They were enough to fool a talented healer and an alpha
I would’ve believed I was close to death myself, if these bruises and fractures weren’t completely painless.
In fact I wished they were real,
It was what I deserved in reparation for what I’d been sent here to do.
But I didn’t have a choice, no matter what I wanted. This was a job I had to see through to the end.
And I was running out of time.