RYAN'S POV "Babe?" Brenda called me from the bathroom. "Yes love?" "My shower gel just got exhausted. Please could you look through the third compartment of my dress cabinet, for another one?" "Sure!" I nodded, regardless of the fact she couldn't see me. Quickly walking to the dress cabinet, I checked the third compartment and picked out one of the few cans of shower gel there. "Here." I called her attention when I got to the bathroom, stretching the shower gel for her to take. All the while, I tried my very best to act like seeing her naked body didn't do a lot of wicked things to my mind. I would have really loved to make a move on her, but decided not to. My mate could be so cranky atimes, and I couldn't really tell when she was just not in the mood. 'She's always not in the mood'. My wolf sulked, making me release a sigh. I turned and made my way back to the bed. Lately, cohabiting with Brenda had slowly started to feel like I was in a war zone. Brenda complain
RYAN'S POV "Ryan!" Brenda called my name in relief. Atleast, that was what I thought it was. Little had I known it was far from relief. It was fear. Charging towards the presently self aware bastard, I grabbed him by the collar and flung him across the room. With my vamp speed, I rushed to where he had landed, and grabbed him up on his feet again. I knew that my beast was beginning to take over, but I could care less. My beast existed for the sole purpose of dealing with treacherous people like him. "Ryan!!" I heard Brenda whimper behind me, and it only fueled my rage. How dare he assault my mate??!! I continuously hit the soldier until his body went limp, and I let him fall to the ground. Immediately, I rushed towards my mate to console her, but was met with her teary and shocked eyes. "Oh, goddess!!" She screamed. "What have you done?!!!" She yelled in what seemed like agony. I guess I was too slow to understand the entire situation, because I proceed to hug her and tel
ROSA'S POV I slowly walked past the gates of the pack house, a feeling of self pity coming over me. Today was Theo's engagement party, and I wasn't sure how to feel. After the unpleasant spat with his sister 3 weeks ago, and hearing all the sad things she had to say, I avoided him like a plague. I didn't avoid him because I hated him, I did because I hated myself. Why couldn't I just have been someone without faults? Someone who could be loved without conditions. 'But it's not your fault'. My wolf sighed in my head, making me release a complimentary sigh. I guess this was my fate. Forced to attend the engagement ceremony of the only man that had ever looked at me with the slightest iota of love. Yes, I know Vera had a lot to say to me the other day. She had made it clear that I was nothing but a 'rescue the puppy' project for Theo. But that didn't mean I would simply pretend that there weren't days where he had been extremely kind to me, just for the sake of it. Not because
5 YEARS LATER RYAN'S POV I opened my eyes, the blinding sun rays piercing them. Sighing in mental exhaustion, I looked across the room to see Beta Allister and Philip sitting on the settee. Seriously? "What do you both want?" I asked gruffly. "Good morning to you too." Philip sighed, standing from the settee and making his way to me. "A letter from the king." He said, stretching his hand towards me. I eyed the envelope he held in his hand, unsure if I really wanted to see the content. "Ryan, you have to leave here." Beta Allister muttered. Hearing him speak, I sat up on my bed to be able to get a clearer view of his solemn looking face. "Why?" I asked, already aware of what his response was gonna be. "You cannot remain here." He begged, trying to make me understand whatever his reasons were. Couldn't they just continue as they had been? The pack had done so well in my absence, what difference would my return make? "The east wing is still a part of my castle." I sho
ROSA'S POV Another shadow moon festival. Another night to lick my wounds over the fact that I was probably cursed to be alone forever. There I was, sitted in a secluded area from the main event. I could hear the cheers of the pack members celebrating with one of the newly selected shadow wolves, who had coincidentally found his mate a few minutes ago. "Must feel good." I whispered to myself, releasing a scoff. Crying? No, I was past that. If the last 5 years had taught me a thing, then it was to never waste my tears over something I couldn't change. "A fang for your thoughts?" I heard a familiar voice ask, and I looked up to see priestess Ivana. She had proven to be the only true friend I may ever be able to have. "I have good fangs." I managed a small smile, regardless of how much my heart hurt. My heart always hurt, if I was being honest. I couldn't remember anytime I was truly happy in the last five years. "A good limb could be a better bargain." I sighed, and watched
ROSA'S POV As I walked through the quiet garden, I muttered to myself continuously. "You'll be fine, Rosa. You'll be fine. You're in a better place now." I was in a better place right? Or was I just trying to convince myself that I was? It had been three weeks since I arrived at the blood moon pack with Andrew, and it was safe to say that I had become even lonlier. Atleast, I had priestess Ivana in my pack, but here, it seemed like I was all alone. The maids here in the pack house were either the least bit friendly, or they were just more concerned about their work. The pack members were either still trying to warm up to me, or they just didn't want to relate with me. Or with my mate's family, if I was being honest. I wondered why, because Andrew was the heir Alpha, and his parents were the current Luna and Alpha. Why would their pack members not relate so much with them? Since I came here, I could count the number of pack members that had visited the pack house. The pack hou
RYAN'S POV The moment I stepped foot into the wedding hall, all eyes fell on me. I wasn't one bit surprised. I was a hybrid, and exuded excess energy wherever I went. 'Everyone is looking at us'. Philip mindlinked me, and I nodded in agreement. 'Of course, they would. They should'. I replied, holding my head high, and walking through the aisle. Seems we couldn't make it in time for the joining ceremony, but we were able to meet up with the wedding party. 'It's him. The hybrid'. 'I think it's Alpha Ryan'. 'Goddess! He's been released?'. 'It's really him!' 'Did you have an idea he was out?' 'Is he here for the ceremony?' 'Was he invited for the crown prince's wedding?'. 'He feels very deadly'. 'He's so cold'. 'The coldmoon Alpha'. 'Monster hybrid'. I heard a lot of whispers all around, my vamp hearing making them all the more audible. I couldn't help but turn to the lady who had whispered to her mate, calling me a mo
ROSA'S POV "Arghh! Fuck!" He panted heavily as he pulled out of me, and collapsed beside me on the bed. I tried to conceal my dissatisfaction, facing the other side of the bed. Each day that passed, he seemed to have become faster at chasing his release. He didn't spend so long moving inside me, and it made it difficult for me to enjoy it as much as I hoped to. "You should put on some clothes." I heard him say behind me, and I turned to him. I was surprised to see that he was still awake, having expected him to be fast asleep by now. He always went straight to sleep, immediately after sex. "Go." He nudged me by my shoulder, making me frown slightly. "Put on some clothes." I didn't have to ask why he insisted that I put on some clothes, because I guess I already knew. He was repulsed by the scars all over my body. "Okay." I whispered, trying so hard to not let the tears in my eyes drop. Slowly, I stood from the bed and made my way to the closet. It was still early in the
RYAN'S POVRosa and I both walked into the council room. This was the first time she would be present for a council meeting. Luna Amelia and the Golden Height council chiefs were coming to our pack today, to get familiarized with our pack, and also discuss future plans together as an amalgamated pack.The council room was already filled up, and the chiefs were clearly waiting for Rosa and I to show up."Welcome back!" I watched in innocent surprise, as Rosa went into Dean's awaiting embrace."Why didn't you come along with the other chiefs?" She pouted like a child, making him release a hearty laughter. This was new. Don't get me wrong. Dean had always been a cheerful man, but there was always this reserved part of him. These days, he just seemed to let it all out.We had returned to our pack two days ago, but it was today he and Rosa were seeing each other since we returned. Speaking of Rosa, it was so funny that after holding my hand in the presence of everyone at the palace, and
ROSA'S POV"I'm so glad to know that things are just fine between you both, and I'm much more grateful for the gory details you released." Audrey gave me a wink, grinning mischievously. Today made it 5 days since Audrey's delivery. I had successfully convinced Ryan to let us stay back a while, and I couldn't be happier. Blaze was such a beautiful baby, and I had spent a better part of those 5 days with her. She completed me in a way I just couldn't explain, and what's more? She had my hair color! Actually, a shade darker. Almost a redhead. I couldn't believe it the first time it occured to me that she did.Both Audrey and King Logan neither had ginger/red hair, so it came as a surprise that their pup did. I wondered if it was because she was the Flaming Wolf.Ryan and I were to leave for the coldmoon pack today, and I finally had the courage to tell Audrey everything that had really been going on between he and I. The actual truth.My face had gone red when I narrated how our first t
ROSA'S POV He pulled away from me abruptly, making concern fill me instantly. "What is it?" I muttered, and watched as his brows and forehead furrowed in worry. "Something isn't right. Let's go." He pulled me along with him, making his way back into the hall. It was safe to say that the entire place was chaotic, for reasons we were yet to know. I scanned the environment, hoping to see a familiar face, when one entered my line of sight. She was here too?! "Ralia!" I yelled out, both surprised to see her, and also curious to know the cause of the sudden uproar. I may not have had an idea as to what the issue was, but somehow, I knew that we weren't in danger. "Rosa!" She released a sigh, covering the distance between us and engulfing me in a tight hug. "Ralia, what's happening?" Ryan threw the question at her, not even bothering to exchange pleasantries with his sister. "It's great to see you too." She rolled her eyes dramatically, before turning to me. "Where we
RYAN'S POV I had tried so hard all day, not to lose my composure and feel a strand of her hair. She was just so beautiful. The see green dress she had worn for the treaty, complimented her figure and the colour of her hair so well. I knew I had been petty towards Ray and Theo, but I didn't feel sorry about it. I knew when a man had his eyes on a woman. Ray and Theo were somehow interested in Rosa. I had been wrong to listen in on Theo and Rosa's conversation, but I just couldn't help it. As he talked, I had listened to the rhythm of his heartbeat, and it wasn't normal. It wasn't fear or anger.... it was excitement. He was excited to see her and for some reason, that didn't bode well with me. Oh, what I would have given to hear his thoughts. I guess my suspicions about Theo were solidified, when I heard him tell Rosa that they were both single again. He sound happy and had this glint in his eyes, that did nothing but rile me up. When he said 'again', did that mean they ha
ROSA'S POV "Your new mate is..... Rosa?" Theo asked, shock still very evident in his eyes. What was he thinking? That I'd forever remain beneath him, to be suppressed and humiliated by he and his sister? "Yes." Ryan affirmed. "And if I may ask, how do you know my mate?" "She was a member of my pack, before she met her mate; Andrew Chadwick." Wow. 'A member of his pack'. Just a random member of shadow moon pack. Like we never shared a deeper friendship and connection. Like he wasn't the same person who once protected me from the pack's bullies, and promised me 'Always and Forever'. "Her 'ex-mate', you mean?" Ryan corrected him, making me pray my face wasn't so red from blushing. This unusual side of Ryan was undeniably sweet. "Of course!" Theo quickly nodded, letting out a nervous laugh. "But he was still her mate." He added. Why did I feel like he said that to piss off Ryan? "Ohh...." Ryan whispered, his eyes fixed on Theo, though it was very clear that his mind wa
ROSA'S POV I walked down the flight of stairs, not able to tell why I felt anxious. As soon as I stepped into the hall, I was suprised to see a good number of maids there. 7 or 8, give or take. They certainly weren't going to the palace with us, were they? "Awww... Lunaaaa!!" Rayna giggled. "You always look breathtaking! How do you manage to wow us all the time?" "Stop the flattery...." "Not flattery!!!" A couple of maids said in unison, cutting me off. Realizing they had all said the same thing at once, there shared looks amongst themselves and laughed. "It never gets old, Luna." Laura said behind me. "You always look stunning." "Thank you." I whispered. "Always welcomed, Luna." Rayna chimed. "I heard Madame Hazel told the Alpha he is lucky to have you." "Rayna!" Laura called her in a chastising tone. Rayna immediately flung her palm across her lips, her eyes wide in shock. She had obviously let it slip from her mouth. Raynaaa... "I'm sorry, Luna. It wasn't inte
RYAN'S POV I turned to the side, to see she was already dozing off. The goddess knew that I had constantly thirsted for her, ever since.... three nights ago. I wanted to be close to her again, and even in between her legs, if possible. I finally gave in to the temptation, as my hand helplessly reached for her thigh. She turned to look at me, seeming shocked by my actions. For moment, I thought to retrieve my hand that laid on her thighs, until I remembered the fact that I had every right to her. It was on the contract! I was free to be with her whenever I felt the urge to, and she consented to that. I had never felt happier about anything else in my life! Strengthening my resolve, I squeezed the flesh on her thigh, through the silky dress she had worn. She just sat there, looking at me in what seemed to be disbelief. I waited for her to put up some form of resistance against me, but she didn't. That only fueled my actions, and I swiftly picked her up from where she sat,
ROSA'S POV "Auntie Rosa, I would be back soon." Alvira giggled, jumping off the bed and following the maid who had come to get her for lunch. "Don't go anywhere." She ordered firmly, which got me laughing. "I wouldn't." I promised. I released a sigh of satisfaction as she left. I had spent the past three days, bonding with my little Alvira. She was such a breathe of fresh air, and a productive attempt at distracting myself from what had happened between Ryan and I, three days ago. I looked up at the ceiling of my chambers, thinking how nice it would have been, to share this whole new level of experience with someone else. With Audrey. Since I left for the coldmoon pack, I hadn't really thought about her. But now that I did, I couldn't help the tears that made their way to my eyes. I was just realizing that life without her was different. So different. Don't get me wrong, I was thankful. Very thankful for the goddess given privilege of being Luna to the coldmoon pack. Bu
ROSA'S POV How could he bring her here?! That maid. Aliya, or whatever. I wasn't going to let it bother me though. I didn't care. "Luna...." Laura's voice interrupted. "Huh?" I shook off the thoughts in my mind. "What did you say?" "You've been in a different world for some minutes now." "Naaahhh, I'm fine." I muttered, a small smile on my face. "I'm done." She informed, and that was when I actually paid attention to the mirror in front of me. I was gorgeous! It reminded me of my welcome party at the cold moon pack. 'It seems to be that we were made for this kind of life. Rich and beautiful'. My wolf gushed in excitement. 'We are indeed'. I still couldn't believe these were my luck. My life had done a 180 so swiftly. "I suppose it's time for the ceremony?" I asked Laura, who nodded in agreement. "One of the maids just mindlinked me. Alpha Ryan and Luna Amelia await your presence downstairs." "Thank you, Laura." I nodded, helping myself off the chair I h