ROSA'S POV The moment he stepped out of my chambers, I rolled my eyes in annoyance. The guts of him to request I wore a happy face for the ceremony, and still deliberately sour my mood. I pulled off the clothe I had on, and walked into the bathroom. Washing up quickly, I stepped out of the tub and wore one of the fluffy robes in the bathroom. Putting my face against the soft texture of the robe, a reflex sigh of satisfaction escaped me. I pulled open the door, and stepped into the bedroom. "Oh my goddess!!" I screamed in fear before I could even hold back. "Luna!!" They all yelled in worry. It was then that I observed them well enough, to realize that there wasn't any cause for alarm. "Luna, are you fine?" Laura enquired. It was now I noticed she was amongst the maids in my room. "Y'all scared me!" I couldn't help but pout childishly. "So sorryyyy." Laura apologized. "We are sorry, Luna." The others added. "It's fine." I waved it off. "Apology accepted." I smil
RYAN'S POV The moment she stepped into the reception hall with Ralia, I felt this unexplainable heat within my body. Goddess! How could she look very decent, yet insanely hot?! Was it the red lipstick, or was it the way she curled that pretty hair of hers? There was something about her that just screamed 'bold', and it was hot as hell. She had locked eyes with me, and I hated how fast my heart began to beat. I hated that she was beginning to have such effect on me. 'She has so much power over us', My wolf said dreamily. 'She has no power over me! No one does!!!', I shot back angrily. How could he even say, or think a thing like that? She and Raiia had been conversing about something, but I didn't really pay so much attention to what was being said. My attention was totally consumed by the beaded ruby neck piece she had on, loving the way it contrasted to the paleness of her neck. That was the only amount of skin she exposed. Luna." The council chiefs chorused, fin
ROSA'S POV "Auntie Rosaaaa...." Zephyr giggled. "You promised you wouldn't peep!" He laughed. "I promised, but how much longer do I keep my palms against my face?" I couldn't help the chuckle that escaped my lips. Look what these children were making me do. "Not to worry Auntie Rosa, your hair would definitely turn out great!" Zane added, making me release a muffled chuckle in form of a sigh. "You already look pretty." Zephyr whispered, patting both my cheeks with his little palms. I could feel his breath fan across my face, which only meant his face was a few inches away from mine. Before I could tell what was happening, he dropped a chaste kiss on my cheeks. "Thank you, Auntie." He sighed, wiggling his way atop my thighs. I experienced a little difficulty, keeping my palms against my face, and holding him steady on my thighs at the same time. Eventually, I let my hands down and Zane yelled in excitement. "Auntie Rosa, just in time! We're done styling your hair."
RYAN'S POV It had been quite a hectic day for me. Going to the Golden Height pack to appoint a new alpha, turned out quite unexpectedly. All of a sudden, I became regent Alpha to Golden Height. Shocking indeed. By the time I had gotten to the Golden Height pack, I was ready to call together the pack's council chiefs for a quick meeting. The plan had been to appoint a new Alpha amongst the chiefs, through a unanimous vote. But as fate would have it, the moment I got to the pack house, the Luna of the pack had been readily standing by the gate, with her little daughter standing beside her. We exchanged pleasantries, and she went ahead to table her request before me. Apparently, she had a daughter for the late Alpha. Her stance was for her daughter to inherit the Alpha position after her late father. But the problem was, it was rarely ever seen that a woman became Alpha after their fathers. I was still trying to make her see reasons, when she handed over to me a letter with
ROSA'S POV "Please send for the stable master immediately." I ordered the guard standing behind me and he nodded, his eyes focused onto black space. I figured he was mindlinking the stable master. Today was the second day on my mission of restructuring the castle staff. I felt they could be more productive if more hands were dedicated to more strenuous labours, than unnecessary things like bathing a Luna. It had been over one week since I signed the contract, and I found it weird that Ryan still hadn't come to me. Not that I was worried, or anything. I just hoped he wasn't thinking of pulling out of our agreement. We had come this far, and I didn't want to entertain the thought that he wasn't interested any longer. I was also getting bored staying in my chambers all day, until yesterday, when Laura brought up the idea of getting busy with Luna duties. Of course, I knew that I had duties to perform as Luna, but I guess I didn't want to start acting, until I really knew
RYAN'S POV "Be good." Philip lightly punched my arm, before stepping closer to my ear and whispering. "And behave yourself." He warned. It honestly got me smiling. My Beta was warning me because of Rosa? Interesting. I gently pushed him aside, and turned to a tired looking Lily. She was always tired these days, and her belly grew bigger as well. I wondered if pregnancy was also going to take a toll on Rosa. Wait..... Why was I thinking about her now? "Stay strong, Lily." I managed a small smile, which she returned. Just then, Rosa walked up to us, and pulled Lily in for a hug. "Be good." She gave Lily a light pat on her cheek. "Philip, please take good care of her." She playfully ordered, and Phillip chuckled, nodding in obedience. "Let's go." I said to Rosa, who acted like I had said nothing, and started walking ahead of me. I couldn't help the scowl that found its way to my face. "Interesting." Philip whispered, an amused look on his face. I threw him a glare, b
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
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
RYAN'S POV I watched as she sluggishly stepped out of the bathroom, avoiding my gaze. It would have definitely taken so much emotional and psychological will, to do what she had done, yesterday. But more than anything else, I was glad she had finally stood up for herself.She didn't have to say much, for me to deduce the kind of life she had as a growing child. She was most certainly bullied, humiliated, taunted by others. To make things worse, the very man who was supposed to care for and protect her, only ended up being her worst nightmare. Whenever I replayed that seen from her dream in my head, my blood boiled. Seeing her kill that man, had satisfied me in a way that killing him myself, wouldn't have.Deep down, I knew she had set herself free from a lot of emotional pain and baggage, especially after finding out that the same man had locked her powers and killed her mother.Rosa was so strong and my admiration for her had increased, if that was even possible. With how much my h
ROSA'S POV "I dare you to call my daughter a bastard, one more time!!"I guess I had gotten so used to seeing the jovial and sweet side of Dean, that it came completely shocking to see him in this mood. Moreso, the fact that he was this way because of me, had my stomach twisting in aggressive delight."Dean, please calm down." Audrey muttered, and Hazel quickly reached out to her brother, pulling him back to his seat.It was only then, that I realized how tight Ryan's grip had gotten around me. Instinctively, I looked up at him, and his eyes bore into mine. He was mad. Fuming."Oh?" King Logan said, looking lost in his thoughts. "So you mate never loved you? She was in love with another?" He taunted, and that seemed to have pushed Eli."She never loved that bastard! She was mine!!""You sound like you love and respected her!!" I yelled out, not able to bottle up my feelings anymore. "You humiliated her! You abandoned her when she needed you the most! Hell! The moment she died, you w
ROSA'S POV "But what exactly did you see, Logan?" Ryan asked, and everyone waited for Logan to give a response. "Rosaline appeared really huge in that vision. Like, she were some sort of giant. Or.... goddess." I didn't know how I felt at the sound of that. I probably thought Logan had exaggerated. I was no where near a demi-goddess, talk more of a goddess."What makes you say that?" I asked, and he released a sigh."I'm not sure." He shrugged. "Maybe it is because these large number of Tinotaurs, stood beneath you. They looked up to you, almost as if they were seeking your mercy. For a moment, it seemed like you were in alliance with them, until The Flaming Wolf appeared beside you. That particular vision was cut off, and I was taken to centuries back. Right where the first Flaming wolf emerged. I watched as it burned all the Tinotaurs to mere ashes.""I think I'm a bit confused here. Who really, are these Tinotaurs? I mean, I've heard of them before, and I know they share a histo
ROSA'S POVI woke up to a very quiet room.The first thing I had done was to look beside me, but I didn't see him. "Ryan?" I called out, but got no response. Just as I was about hopping down the bed, the door to the bathroom opened, and Ryan stepped out, his towel loosely wrapped around his waist."You're up." He muttered, walking towards me. I didn't see it coming when he leaned down and kissed me deeply. After some seconds he pulled away, releasing his hot breath against my face. In that moment, I was very self conscious, knowing I unavoidably had morning breath."Good morning." He whispered, a small smile on his face."Good morning.""Ready to shower? I prepared a warm bath for you." "Okay." I nodded. "I'm here to talk, if you need me." He added, making me go silent for a moment."There's nothing to talk about." I finally replied, hopping off the bed and making my way into the bathroom. There was nothing to talk about.There was definitely nothing to talk about....I closed th
RYAN'S POV The entire place? Chaotic.My heart was beating so fast, and couldn't help but let worry overcome me, after watching Audrey draw back her hand in her attempt to take the pendant off Rosa. What exactly was that pendant?"Come forth!!!" Hazel suddenly yelled out from the midst of the MacQuoids, who literally surrounded her. Almost immediately, one of the glasses containing a relic burst open, leading to the ultimate escape of the most feared MacQuoid relic. The ice sword.A lot was happening at once, because the next second, Rosa began shaking furiously. I was caught in between rushing off to wield the ice sword, before any damages were done, or staying back to ensure my mate was safe."Ryan!! Do something!!" Audrey yelled out, fear in her eyes as she made to hold Rosa still. She and Austin had made an attempt to hold Rosa at the same time, and the most shocking scene unfolded.I had never thought she could possess such strength. One minute, they were reaching out for her,
ROSA'S POV "Are you fine?" Ryan asked me for the hundredth time today."Ryan!" I whisper-yelled. "I am fine. We are in the middle of something here." I reminded him, as he seemed to be easily forgetting that.It was late in the evening already, and we had just finished the first stage of the coronation ceremony. The next stage was the procession of the ice relics, by the Honourable families. It was also a reminder that the MacQuoids had failed to produce a new custodian, and the power as head family may be conferred upon the Kennedys tonight. Quite sad."Are you scared, love?" Ryan suddenly asked, and I frowned slightly. "Why would I be?""Wielding the ice sword." "Oh...." I let out a chuckle, hoping I didn't sound nervous. I was supposed to wield the ice sword and absorb its energy, as Luna of the coldmoon pack soon. I learned Ryan had done that as well, at his own coronation. "Should I be?""It isn't so easy, but I'm sure you'd be able to handle it." He encouraged, gently patti
ROSA'S POV "Oh myyyy!! You look so pretty my love." Audrey gushed, the moment she walked into my chambers. "Good job girls." She patted the shoulder of one of the many maids present in my room with me."Thank you." I muttered. "They did a great job indeed." I said, looking at myself in the mirror."You don't seem fine." Audrey caught on, making me release a low sigh. Who was I kidding? Audrey would always catch on to these things."I'm fine." I gave a small smile, but she shook her head in negation, refusing to believe me."You all, leave at once." She ordered, and the maids all exited my chambers in a file."Laura, you can stay." I called back."No, it's fine Luna. I will....""I said, stay." I cut her off firmly, making her shut the door and walk back to my side.'And you trust her enough?', Audrey's voice filtered through my mindlink. 'I do'."And for the sweet love of the goddess, please don't tell me you and Ryan had another fight." She sighed in frustration."Not at all" I deb
RYAN'S POV There was another pup.I still couldn't believe how lucky we were. Deep down, I knew Rosa was going through a lot of pains at the thought of losing our pup. I was only grateful to the goddess that she showed us some mercy.Audrey had been kind enough to handle things in our stead. She had shifted the wedding by a day, giving Rosa ample time to rest. Though Rosa had really insisted on going ahead with the wedding, claiming she felt very okay, we had to convince her otherwise. She was currently asleep in my chambers, while I had stepped out to discuss with Logan. He had mindlinked me, saying we needed to talk. On getting to my study, I was glad to see Logan already seated and awaiting my arrival."Sorry for keeping you waiting." I apologized. "Not at all. I shouldn't even be drawing you away from her at a time like this. How is she?""Sleeping soundly. She seems to be healing up fine, thanks to her healing energy.""Which leaves me wondering....." Logan muttered mindlessl
ROSA'S POV My hands shook badly and my lips quivered. I debated within myself if this was the right thing to do. The moment he had picked me off the ground and shielded me behind himself, I knew in my heart that he would always protect me. Most importantly, I knew that if I didn't show him the weakest part of myself now, I may probably never have the courage to do so again.Moreover, he had asked the reason why I hadn't fought in my wolf form. I knew this was just the opportunity to let him know why. In that moment, I knew we had company, but the only person I could see was him. Ryan."Come, love. We'll talk inside." He said, but the distance from the garden to our chambers could be enough for me to lose this confidence. Maybe going through this near death experience a few minutes ago, made me realize I could die so cheaply, and the person I loved the most would never have an idea who I really was."No...." I shook my head in refusal, stepping away from him. "L...let me sh..sh...sho