The Viking Alpha

Transfer

(Cassi POV)

Hurting him was hurting her. She could feel the literal pain she was inflicting on him with the spell. She didn't have to be told it was the mate bond finally coming full circle.
Lucas must have sensed this. He reached out and helped her with his own magic. His magic dulled the pain in her skull as they chanted.
Rexton and Vincent were slumped against the wall as Rexton healed.
Johnathan and James were on the floor next to one another. James writhed in agony as she coaxed the spirits out.
Taking the dagger Lucas had she walked forward and slit first James palm then Jonathans.
The blood that dripped from them pooled on the floor. The small puddles soon began to flow toward another like two streams. When the blood streams met, dark like smoke seeped from James' eyes. It hung in the air above him. The shadowy mass looked like it tried to go to Cassandra.
Lucas stepped in front while still holding her hand. Lucas pushed his hand as if to push it back. In reluctance, from the mass, it was thrown into Johnathans face before seeping in. James stopped moving. Now Johnathan was screaming and convulsing like someone shocked him with 100 vaults.
James stood. Now in his human form. His legs looked like they were unsteady as he walked to her.
They both collapsed against the wall behind them. James's head cushioned on her lap.
Johnathan got to his feet like a madman. He was still screaming while clutching his head. He began to tear at anything he got his hands on. His scared webbed eyes began to bleed.
'We will kill you all!'
His voice didn't sound like his. It was deeper and more manic.
Lucas stepped forward to restrain him. Before he could even touch him Johnathan whipped around and had Lucas by the throat.
'No!'
Before she could move, Ezri stepped in the room behind him.
'Ezri! Catch!'
Cassandra threw the dagger at Ezri.
She caught it and sliced Jonathan's hamstring, making him release Lucas, before crashing to the ground with a howl of pain.
Cassandra snapped her fingers and sent Johnathan into a temporary slumber. She knew he may look peaceful on the outside. But in his dream land she was even more sure, hell awaited him.
Looking down, James's face was buried in her stomach. His arms around her waist.
He looked like a vulnerable child at this moment. She stroked his hair and back while waiting for him to calm. As if her touch was all he needed she felt his body relax.
'You're alright now James. It's over.'
'For now.' His whisper was muffled and faint but she knew it to be true. Now she had to think of what to do with Johnathan.
'Shhh.' She continued to rub his back.
'It'll be okay. We're okay.'
Looking up she saw Vincent and Rexton stand.
'Guys, I know it's been a hell of a night. But I need you two to take him back to the dungeons before he wakes up. Lucas, you go with Ezri and find any survivors of the pack. Bring them to…' She was going to say the ballroom but that might scare the already freaked out and confused shifters even more. 'Take them to the dining hall. Have them wait there for further instructions.'
'Are you… ?' Lucas started.
'Yes. I'm fine. No time to waste.'
Ezri beamed. 'Come on Lucas. Tell me everything I missed while I was stuck outside.' She demanded as she nudged him out.
Looking back down James was looking up at her. A gentle smile on his face. His eyes looked heavy as he tried to keep them open.
'What?'
'Our queen is back.' He murmured.
She smiled. 'Yes. Badder than ever.'
He smiled wider. 'I'll try to remember that.'
'How are you feeling?'
His brow wrinkled. 'Weak. But I don't know why. I should feel stronger than ever.'
Stroking his hair some more she spoke gently.
'We just pulled a lot of energy out of you. Negative energy, maybe, but nonetheless, energy. Nothing a good night's sleep won't cure.'
He looked like he was about to say more when he paused. Cocking his head closer to her stomach.
'Our son…he fought for both of us, didn't he?'
'Yes. He sure did.'
Cupping her womb he spoke right to their son.
'Thank you son. Daddy is…so proud of you.'
Cassi supported his head as he slumped into her in exhaustion.