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 POV I calmly watched the chiefs and honourables whisper amongst themselves, as I waited for the next topic of deliberation to be brought up. "What next?" I asked eventually, tired of listening to their annoying whispers. "Al...Alpha." One of the chiefs stuttered, making me roll my eyes. Why was he stuttering now? "Speak." I urged impatiently. "Alpha, it is a situation with the MacQuoids." Philip informed. Instantly, my eyes moved towards the representative of the Honourables, and my gaze fell on Dean MacQuoid. Next to him was Hazel MacQuoid. "What about?" I asked, feeling quite non chalant. Ever since Ralia showed up here, I wasn't in my element. "We are yet to appoint a new power custodian, Alpha." Dean MacQuoid was the one who revealed. He spared a glance at his mother; Hazel, for a moment, before holding my gaze. Bold. He had always been bold. Dean, I mean. And honourable, and..... I just couldn't place my hand on it. Fatherly? Orrrr just.... a kind man
RYAN'S POV The past week had been both crazy and worrisome. The stupid prince Sebastian had abducted some of my pack members, with the intent of forcing me to the meeting he had arranged with his cohort Alphas. Of course, I had to go because my innocent pack members needed rescuing. Sebastian and the other foolish Alphas were so lucky they hadn't pushed me to the wall, because so much blood would have been spilled. I wasn't one to be crossed with. Sebastian had made his offer for me to side with him during his planned rebellion on the day of coronation, which was a week away as at the time. Now, the coronation was in two days. I guess he was even more foolish to try and entice me with wealth and a position of power. Was he simply daft? Didn't he know my pack was the richest after the king's pack? And how much more power could he possibly give me? I was the strongest creature currently existing. What more could top that? When Ralia had told me that her reason for wanting to l
ROSA'S POV A baby maker. That was all they had reduced me to, yet it seemed to be that I wasn't good at it either. Why wasn't I getting pregnant? Was I barren or could my womb not hold a pup? I was taking things hard on myself now, because it had become clear that this was my only way to survive in the blood moon pack. Especially now that I knew what my mate's parents thought of me. Left to them, their son would have been better off with a different and stronger she~wolf. Now here I was, trying so hard to birth a pup, so I don't get thrown out of the new home I found myself. 'You think this a home?' My wolf muttered, and my shoulders slumped in defeat. She was right. This didn't exactly feel like 'home'. But at least, no one was hitting me here. I wondered when I was gonna find myself somewhere that reminds me of my late mother's love and care. Not that I hoped to leave Andrew or anything, but I was simply wishing...... "Rosa! There you are!" I looked up to see a bubbly Lea
RYAN'S POV Within two days, so much had happened. Things that would probably drive a normal person insane. How on earth was Queen Brienne still alive? How was it possible that she had stayed away all these years? And most of all, how come she was a vampire?! Well, I already knew the answers to all the questions, but it was all still surreal. The actions I had taken in the space of two days, were surreal. Now here I was, in the palace with a traitor at my mercy. It was the coronation day, and I had succeeded in bringing necessary evidence to take Sebastian and his evil mother down. The fact that Sebastian's mother had been the reason behind queen Brienne's disappearance, had me so thirsty for vengeance. "Ryan!" I heard someone call me, and looked up to see queen Brienne walking towards me. Behind her, was the other vampire whom I had come to know as Dante. He was her beloved. The three witch elders were also present, which made me beat down the urge to curse out. After fi
ROSA'S POV I sat in a mix of fear and silence, as I watched the maids pack up our belongings from Andrew and I's chambers. He stood at the other end of the room, also observing all that was happening in silence. Disturbing silence. It was still so unreal to me. Alpha Dean and Luna Marion were dead. They were executed at the palace a week back. I know they had never been nice to me, or even liked me, but I never wished for such upon them. I glanced at Andrew once more, and couldn't believe I felt bad for him. Especially after what he had done to me. He had been unusually quiet the whole week, probably still trying to accept the present situation of things. His parents had been executed for being a part of the rebellion against the present king. And his sister had been rejected by the king, for also being a party to the rebellion all along. I just didn't understand why Audrey would think of betraying her mate that way. Part of the charges laid against her, was the fac
ROSA'S POV "She lost it!" Came Audrey's angry voice. "She lost the pregnancy!" "Again" Denver added. "I'm fed up, Denver. I'm fucking fed up!!" She yelled in annoyance. My eyes were still very much closed, but I could hear them talking the whole time. They probably thought I was still unconscious, and I would let it remain that way. Atleast, the past couple of minutes since I regained consciousness, had let me be a bit reminiscent of the past one year and four months. Oh? You thought the pregnancy I just lost was that of the other night? The other night was over a year ago, and since then, this was the third pregnancy I was losing. The third Andrew was beating out. Right now, I simply felt blank. "You should eat something. You haven't had anything to eat all day." I heard Denver say to Audrey, and after a few seconds they went away. They probably went to the hospital cafteria to get some food, and I took that as my opportunity to leave. With so much pain and discom
ROSA'S POV It was the wee hours of the morning, and I hadn't slept for as much as 2 hours. Ryan and I stayed up late discussing, and didn't realize it when we both slept off. I wondered why I was awake now, considering how sore my sleep deprived eyes felt. It took a few extra seconds for me to understand why. The feeling was subtle, but wonderful. I had never known what it felt like, to have my nipples suckled. "Ryan." His name dropped out of my lips, and a long breathy sigh followed suite. His lips were expertly sucking my left nipple, while his hand gently rubbed in circular motions against the other nipple. I knew that I was undoubtedly horny because the drowsy feeling was gradually escaping me. My hand reached out for his head, and my fingers swept through his silver mane, lightly pulling on some strands of his hair. I began to pant heavily when he lowered himself down there, and began breathing down my pussy. I knew what he wanted to do, and I wasn't disappointed. He ate me
ROSA'S POVI couldn't believe that those words had tumbled out of his mouth. That he loved.... me.He loved me.I was his purpose and his.... Redemption.I was that important to the only man that had ever meant so much to me. "Please tell me you love me too." Came his words, and I felt my heart constricting in painful happiness. "Hooo...." I released some hot breathe, feeling him readjust his weight above me."Please say something." He added, his eyes begging me.At that point, I knew I was saturated. If proper care wasn't taken, by heart might somewhat combust. "I...." I released another deep sigh, feeling that painful lump in my throat. "I am scared that at this rate, I love you too much for my heart to bear." I finally managed to say, as a couple more strands of tears rolled down my eyes. I had been so cautious about being vulnerable to anyone since after Andrew, but I realized that Ryan had broken down my walls. With him, I could exist wholly. With him, I found peace. "Rosal
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