Phoebes POV

“That’s it Phoebe take my energy. Take as much as you need.”

“Damon.....I can’t......see you.” I answered trying to fight my way through the darkness.

“I’m not there with you my love. Take my energy we will be together soon I promise.”

“But....But I need you with me now.”

“Shhh my darling. Just concentrate on taking my energy. Don’t think about me being with you or you will teleport one of us. Your using enough now through the mind link. Relax and let yourself and Ella get stronger.”

I became aware of my surroundings before I even opened my eyes. I knew they were coming back with the sound of their footsteps echoing off the walls. Taking a whiff I scented their repulsive scents but wait was that Jacob I could smell? Is that Tessa as well? Was they with them? My body became lighter as I started to feel stronger, help had finally arrived.

“Alpha it’s too late she has all her powers. Get out now" I hear Beta Gary. “Kill the two girls they are imposters they came from Damon’s pack." came Alpha Tom’s voice. Then I hear all at once.

“It’s too late.”

“Oh my she’s floating in the air and glowing.”

“Where have her bruises and cuts gone?”

“Attack them guys they are not who they say they are"

“Thank god my baby doll is ok. But wait why is she naked?” my eyes snap open at Jacobs questioning and angered voice. I see as the guys grab hold of two girls. Where was Jacob? I search around for him until a take notice of one of the girls and realise it’s him. I see Jacob and Tessa as they fight their way out of the two men’s hold as Beta Gary tries to approach with a needle full of wolfsbane. I reach my hand out and Beta Gary is lifted into the air by an invisible force, I know it’s me, I’ve just discovered I can move things with my mind. “You will not inject them” my voice comes out more commanding and stronger. I see his face as it goes blue. I fling my arms and his body goes smashing into the cell bars behind him.

The other four guys bolt in the direction they came from petrified on seeing their Beta go flying backwards on his own but my loud voice as I scream “Stop” halts them. With a flick of my wrist and by using my new found telekinesis power I drag them back and once again they are standing in front of my cell holding on to the bars for dear life. Speaking with a command and looking at each of them “You have hurt your Queen what do you have to say for yourselves?”

“The Beta.... he ordered us......they want to kill the humans and control all werewolves that’s why we were made to hurt you. If we could hurt you bad enough you would submit to our Alpha who planned on marking and mating with you so they could make you do anything they wanted you to do.”

“You imbecile fools.” screeched Beta Gary “Keep your mouths shut.” He sneered.

Jacob approached him and snapped his neck. I couldn’t help but see the small smile that graced Jacobs fake womanly lips at the Beta’s fated death. “Thank you Jacob he was a bad wolf. If you hadn’t of done it I would have.” I tell him.

Focusing my attention back to the other four men who still stood shaking and hanging on to the cell bars like a small child would grasp at their mothers leg I quickly scanned their minds. They was of no threat and told the truth. “Pledge you loyalty to your Queen and you may go free” I order them.

“We pledge our loyalty to you our Queen and we are truly sorry for what we done to you.” Voiced one of the men. “You may go.” I dismissed them.

Floating down to place my feet back on solid ground, with every last bit of energy that I had drained from Damon I yanked the silver cuffs off from around my ankles. Swaying Tessa caught me in her arms. Stating the obvious, “You need food and drink.” as she walked us down the corridor in the direction that they had came from. “Wait.” I yell out “Jacob at the end of cell block are my clothes and there is also a woman locked up go free her.”

Tessa and I stood waiting for Jacobs return he returned not only with my ripped clothing and an under weight woman but also with a small naked male child aged no more then five years who was looked badly malnourished. I can’t heal them as I’m out of energy, but as soon as I’m able they will be my first priority.

Making our way to the door heading out of the cells, we watch as Jacob enters the code. Hearing the metal door slide open we are all greeted by the sounds of explosives going off, shifters screaming in fear but then soon followed by howls of laughter. What was going on? The little boy whimpered and clutched at his mother as I turn a questioning look at Jacob. “Maybe we all should wait a couple more minutes before we leave.” Suggested Jacob, as him and Tessa struggle to keep straight faces. I didn’t need to ask what he had done as just by reading his thoughts had told me him and Tessa were the culprits using left over fire crackers with laughing gas. “Well Happy wolves would of made my job easier finding out how to get in to the cells" came Jacobs excuse, as he leaves to search the cells for a blanket for the young boy as Tessa puts me down to take a seat on the cold cement.

“What is your name?” I ask the woman who now has the small child resting on her lap.

“My name is A...Amy” she replied lovingly stroking the top of the boys head. “I’ve been in that cell for five years, I even gave birth in that cell.” She tells me as tears gather in her eyes. “Thank you for freeing me.” She adds. I didn’t intrude on her thoughts, she has been through enough as it is. We all sat around each in our separate thoughts waiting for the chaos to cease up stairs. Jacob soon returned and in his hand he clutched two old but in ok condition, blankets. Giving one to Amy for the her child and the other to me while we sat and waited. After a while Tessa stood and said it was safe for us to leave, so Jacob lifted me up to take me back to their room to shower and dress while Tessa escorted Amy and the little boy to the kitchen.

Sitting in the Crystal Lakes Pack kitchen after showering and dressing in some of Tessa’s clothes, I was on my fifth sandwich and third cup of tea, when a servant pulled chocolate mousse from the fridge. My mouth became watery with saliva as my body instantly craved a huge bowl of it. Remembering the moon goddesses words my hand automatically dropped to my stomach. Tessa seen my look and witnessed my action as she raised her eyebrow at me silently asking me the question nodding my head ‘yes’ she grabbed me pulling me in to her embrace “congratulations” I lightly hear in my ear “but please stay away from the mousse its laced with chocolate laxettes. Jacobs punishment to the whole pack.” She informed me.

My contagious laughter had everyone else around me either smiling or having their own quiet laugh, but also wondering why on my outburst. At that particular moment Jacob came bursting in to the kitchen , “Baby doll, Cory, Boyd and the warriors are almost here. I can’t find Alpha Brown, or the witch anywhere.”

“What about his sister?” interrupted a kitchen maid as she was preparing that night’s main meal.

“What do you mean sister?” I ask feeling more livelier and more like myself as I walk over to the counter to sit in front of her.

“Her name is Indy. She is an Oracle and she was the one who saw the elemental wolf coming. At first they thought it was Damon with his mark on his forehead, that is why they had the witch cast a fake heat for Sally to try and trap Damon. Sally was already pregnant with her true fated mate Nick. The perfume Sally had on was a ‘forget everything’ potion, which lasts for 6 hours. Damon would of only had to of stood next to her for a short while for it to take affect that’s why Damon’s memory was wiped.” She tells me as she puts the huge pork roasts in the oven to start cooking. I knew she was telling the truth as what she said the exact same as what Alpha Brown had told me.

“You know all this because.” I watch as she grabs ingredients to make chocolate mud cakes, oh yum.

“Because the witches spells wouldn’t work on me. Everything they discussed was at that table you just ate from. Every time they would plan the witch would wipe everyone that was in hearing range, she would wipe their memory.” She pauses then continues “Tom and her are cruel people and they are planning evil things. She has a spell to make our packs warriors ten times stronger to take down any pack that won’t submit to them when they try to wipe out humans and rule over the werewolves.”

Encouraging her to tell me more as for some reason I couldn’t read her thoughts I ask “Why wouldn’t the spells work on you?” I now eye off the mountains of chocolate she pulls from the pantry.

With a flick of her hand she completely transforms in front of me. She reminded me of someone “I’m Kylie’s sister, Destiny.” She blurted out as Jacob and Tessa say in unison “Trixie’s sister.” That’s why she was a witch.

“How did they find out about me?” I ask licking at my lips wanting to devour the chocolatey treat in front of me. Destiny walks back in to the pantry and comes back out with a Choc Mint Aero family block of chocolate and a bag of chocolate frogs. Handing me the mint chocolatey delectable she walks to Amy’s little boy and hands him the bag of chocolate frogs. His little eyes lighten up before he asks his mother what the strange bag was.

“Sally’s mate Nick was roaming your pack lands hiding in the woods. Sally was meeting with him undercover of darkness. During the day he would stalk who ever he could. The day you and Damon visited the springs he followed and watched you both. You somehow was able to use some of your powers, near blew him away in that wind storm of yours too I may add. That’s how Nick was able to determine that the elemental wolf was indeed you and not Damon. He had no choice but to tell Alpha Brown. After all Sally is his mate that he didn’t want to loose to another for anybody. He hates Alpha Brown for what he has done to his own daughter. He is just so grateful Damon didn’t develop a relationship with her.”

My curiosity peaked at the whereabouts of the mated couple “Where is Sally and Nick?” I asked.

”At Nicks pack visiting his parents. Actually they arrive back this evening." She informed us.

Shifting all my attention back to the chocolate in front of me I had the package ripped open and started stuffing the choc minty goodness in my mouth. The taste alone had my taste and smell senses in overdrive mmm. Instantly I’m reminded of Damon, and wanting to be in his arms. “Damon” I send through our mate link.

He answers me straight away “Yes my love." I manage to eat another piece of the chocolate “Where are you?”

“I’m almost there I’ve sent Cory and 200 warriors back home Boyd and the rest are with me.”

“Ok I’m in their kitchen I will have something ready for you. Be careful Alpha Brown, his Sister and Trixie’s evil sister Kylie have fled, you could run in to them. Oh and Jacob killed the Beta.” I hear his chuckle at this.

“I know. I will see you real soon.” The link then goes silent. Turning to Jacob and Tessa I tell them Damon and Boyd were on their way. Glancing at Amy and her son who I learnt was named Liam I couldn’t help but smile and rest the palm of my hand on my stomach at his chocolate moustache. He was so damn cute and I hope mine and Damon’s child was the same.

Eating the last of the chocolate I got up washed my hands and prepared some sandwiches for both Damon and Boyd for their arrival. I guess until Sally and Nick get here we have to stay here as we can’t leave The Crystal Lake Pack without a leader, the wolves will become too disruptive. Putting the sandwiches in the fridge I go towards Amy and her son. Coaxing him out of her arms, I gather him in mine. Tessa takes Amy away for a shower and some clean clothes, and I’m left with Liam. Heading in to the packs lounge I find they have Netflix. Sitting Liam on my lap I scroll through the children’s library. I come across Thomas the Tank Engine, hitting play I watch as his little eyes light up. ”What’s that?” he asks. “It’s a tv that broadcasts cartoons especially made for little boys like you.” I tell him kissing the top of his head.

“What’s that big long thing called and why can it talk?” realising the boy didn’t know what anything was or looked like I explained.

“That’s called a train and it’s a cartoon that’s why the Thomas Train can talk. Real trains can’t talk they can only carry people or things like food and clothes on them.” I tell him wrapping the musty blanket around his body tighter. Hopefully Tessa has found him some clothes.

The both of us were so engrossed in watching Thomas the tank Engine that we didnt notice we had a little audience of our own standing just inside the door way, Liam’s excited voice had me turning my head, to see Jacob, Tessa and Amy.

“Mummy, mummy ook what I’m doing. That is a TV” he says pointing his little finger to the TV screen “And it has cartoons on it.” Amy walks our way were she takes Liam from my hold and sits beside me on the couch. Tears running down her face. “I know cupcake I used to watch cartoons too when I was your age.”

“Did you used to watch Thomas the Tank too mummy?” he asks looking up at her.

“No mine was HR Puff N’ Stuff.” So now the great discussion was on what was everyone’s favourite cartoon was.

“I want to see them all.” Liam clapped excitedly.

“You will sweets after a bath” Amy tells him. “What’s a bath?” he asked her.

“A bath is were you get wet in warm water full of bubbles and you can put toys in the water to play. “ Amy adds.

“What are toys and how do I play?” he again asks.

“Let’s go find out shall we.” Amy stated picking him up and leaving the room.

As soon as Liam left the room I burst in to tears at listening to all his questions no child should have to experience their first years in a prison or go hungry or without clothes. As my tears kept coming on thinking what that poor little boy went through, what they both went through.,I failed to notice Damon enter the room until he picked me up and crushed me to his body. To feel his body against mine was pure bliss. I had missed him so much. Wrapping my arms around his neck I nestled my head in to the crook of his shoulder. “Your safe now my love. Nobody will hurt you again I swear.” He promised as he buried his face in the top of my hair inhaling my scent. “I still can’t feel Ella” I tell him. “You will soon, the effects from the silver need to wear off.”

I stayed wrapped up in his arms feeling content and safe listening to him tell me about Trixie teaching him is gifts that the moon goddess had gifted him.....which reminded me.

“Damon there is something I need to tell you. Actually their are two things I need to tell you.” I lifted my head off his shoulder and leant back so I’m looking him in the eyes. Taking his hand I placed it on my belly, “Your going to be a daddy.” He sat there stock still, eyes wide, his mouth was opening and closing like he wanted to speak but couldn’t. I started to feel panicked as my body started swaying from side to side at the thought that maybe he didn’t want to become a father just yet. As my anxiety levels started to go through the roof a huge grin forms on his face as he whoops for joy. Picking me up he spins me around, “I’m going to be a dad. I’m going to be a dad.” He hollers out for anyone who may be listening. I could hear Jacob in the hallway screaming cheerfully “Tessa, Oh my god! I’m going to be an Uncle.” “Don’t you mean Aunt?” I hear someone from the Crystal Lake Pack shout out. I laugh at Jacobs response “yeah sorry man I’m new at this aunty, uncle thing” as I hear his hurried footsteps as he came barging back in to the room runs over and throws his arms around both Damon and I screeching like a girl. Sometimes I’ve wondered if maybe he should of been born a girl or did we spend way too much time together growing up? “Congratulations Baby Doll and Alpha Dick” he says as he kisses my cheek then Damon’s. I again laugh at his name for Damon better then penis head I suppose. “What do you mean Alpha Dick?” Damon yells at Jacob.

“Chill Bro all I mean is to knock her up that quick you must have one huge super dick, or very fast swimmers?” “You jealous Jacob? Because you have seen my dick on numerous occasions.” Boasted Damon.

“No man you and Phoebe deserve to be happy. I’m happy for you both.” Jacob replied as he slapped Damon’s back.

“Well, well, well look at the happy family reunion and in my home as well.” Came a voice we were unfamiliar with.

All three of us turned our heads simultaneously towards the entry way there stood Sally and Nick. “You will respect your King and Queen” growled Jacob.

“Enough Jacob" I say as I lay a comforting hand on his arm.

Sally looks at me confused as she knows Jacob. “That is not Jacob" she stated pointing her finger at Jacob.

“Actually it is. His in disguise.” I inform her.

“Where is my father?” Sally inquires changing the subject.

“That’s what we would like to know. He kidnapped Phoebe. Had his Beta and his mates torture her, then took off, with that witch and your aunt. So I guess that now makes you the Alpha, Nick” Damon informed them. “By the way how is my pup doing?” he added his voice laced with sarcasm, as he wrapped his arm around my waist pulling me in close to his body.

“Well..I..” Starts Sally but then Nick interrupts her “It’s mine ok. We are sorry, real sorry but when your unborn pup is threatened we had no choice but to go along with his sick plans as much as we disliked it.” Both Nick and Sally hung their heads in shame. I knew he was being truthful.

“Maybe we should go to my office and finish discussing this.” asked Nick as a small crowd had begun forming in the hallway. All nodding in agreement he leads us out of the room “Get back to whatever you were doing” he yells at the lingering pack members as he leads us to his office.

After some considerable time in Nicks office both Damon and I had formed an alliance with the Crystal Lake Pack but only if Nick was the reigning Alpha. Sally apologised to Damon and I profusely over what she had done to the both of us, but being pregnant myself I knew how she wanted and needed to protect her unborn pup. Sally and I formed a friendship. Her father was truly the devils spawn since her mum had passed.

The sound of both mine and Sally’s belly growling with hunger had the two men hauling us in to the packs dining room ready for dinner.

Roast Pork with all the trimmings, it was so delicious. I had to have an extra serve. By the time dessert came Jacob soon volunteered to dish the tempting laxette ridden dessert up to the unsuspecting pack with an ear splitting grin. I made sure that Sally didnt have any of the chocolate mousse, but the chocolate mud cake was absolutely heaven served with double cream. “Damn right it was.” Came the sweet voice of my wolf. “Ella your back.” I excitedly exclaim. “Sure am. And our pup is fine and healthy. I’m sorry I couldn’t lend you my strength but I had to protect our pup.” Letting out a yawn Sally and Nick invited us to spend the night and go home in the morning. Personally I couldn't wait to leave this pack, but not wanting to disrespect our new found friendship I reluctantly agreed.

Anyone else have a favourite cartoon growing up?