RYAN'S POV I stood transfixed in my spot, unable to explain what had just happened to me. Had this lady just compelled me to tell the truth? "I think you've done enough, Ryan." Audrey muttered, looking quite pissed. "Let's go, Rosa." She said, pulling the lady along. The lady.... that lady. I just found out that lady was my mate. Goddess!!! I felt like screaming in anger. I really did have a mate now. A mate I honestly wasn't planning on having. What was going to happen now? I stared blankly as she and Audrey walked away, leaving this helpless feeling within me. I could tell that the soldiers on the training grounds, all had their eyes on me, and I had to beat down the urge to growl in their faces. Logan had gone along with Audrey, and I was desperate to know what was going through his head. "It's really true." I heard Philip whisper behind me. He sounded so doubtful and excited at the same time. I guess it was too good to be true. But that was for him, not me. There
ROSA'S POV After the shocking event that had taken place over an hour ago, Audrey took me to her room, where I remained until now. She had excused herself for a while, and within that period, I had literally cried out my eyes. I hated myself for feeling that way, but I just couldn't help it. When Audrey returned to the room, I managed to keep my emotions in check, while thinking about all that had happened. He turned out to be the monster hybrid. My second chance mate was the Alpha Ryan of the coldmoon pack, and he most certainly didn't care if I existed. Sweet. I turned to Audrey, and she looked at me, obviously still reeling from excitement of having me here. I was happy too. But I hated the fact that coming across a certain person had made my happiness incomplete. I couldn't help how pathetic he made me feel. I really thought I was over such feelings. I thought they died alongside Andrew. I looked at Audrey, and I could tell that she was also pissed, but trying not to
RYAN'S POV I hadn't expected her to show up for dinner, just like the previous night. So, seeing her here had been quite unexpected. I stared at her in surprise. She seemed to have been surprised to see me as well. After taking a seat, one of the omegas served some food onto her plate, and she started eating. Not that I cared so much, but goddess!! Her hair was one of a kind. I stared at her bowed head for a while, my eyes just fixed on her hair. Who would have thought that something as unimportant as a lady's hair color would have me so..... I had to stop staring, it was very unbecoming. Just when I decided to quite my stares, before others in the room noticed, I thought to take one more glance at her. Just as I looked up at her again, she looked at me and our eyes locked. I definitely couldn't look away, because I didn't want her to think I was cowering before her. Neither did I want her to think I was trying to steal glances at her. So I did the only thing I could thin
ROSA'S POV I opened my eyes, the sunrays making me shut them back almost instantly. It looked to be.... afternoon?! Afternoon?! I looked around to find myself in the green house of the palace garden. Oh, goddess! Don't tell me I had slept off here! I had been awake all through the night, thinking about what transpired between Ryan and I yesterday. I thought so hard about it, for a better part of the night, different scenarios running through my mind, based on possible decisions I could make. At some point, I decided to take a stroll, and ended up getting to the garden. I needed somewhere to sit, so I stepped into the green house and took a seat on one of the large comfy sofas there. By the time I was able to momentarily push the whole issue asides, I realized it was so early in the morning. I remember making a mental note to myself to get back to my room, but I guess I was unsuccessful at the that. I definitely fell asleep here, and now I had woken up so late. Today was the
RYAN'S POV As we marched out of the palace gates, heading towards the kingdom's boundary where the battle would hold, I couldn't help but feel unsettled. I hated how bothered I felt, about not seeing her before I left. We had last seen each other yesterday on a very terrible note, and I thought she deserved an apology. She had felt insulted, and giving an apology was the least I could do. I spent a better part of my night, thinking about the state of our relationship. Within me, I knew that she would reject me after the war. "Are you missing her already?" I turned to see Liam shooting me a sad smile. "Audrey told Layla, who told me that you had finally gone to see her yesterday." 'You did?' Logan's voice burst through our mindlink. He was walking a few feets away from us, but I could tell that he had listened in on our conversation through his vamp hearing. "Can we talk about this after the war?" I asked Liam, very sure that Logan heard that as well. "Wow! The best way
RYAN'S POV I sat still, closely watching every movement Keturah made. Up until now, Rose was yet to wake up, and it was all because of the blade that was used to slit her throat. It was apparently laced in a concentrated amount of rainos. My blood had healed her, but she was still unconscious and incapacitated, due to the effect of the damned spelled plant.The noise within the walls of the palace, had me a bit distracted. We had won the battle, but so many lives were lost. Our fallen soldiers included Beta Justin, Liam's father. King Xavier had also been brought back to the palace unconscious, and I could only imagine the hurt he'd feel, when he wakes up to learn that his Beta had lost his life. The most important thing was for king Xavier to make it back to consciousness. I couldn't help the worry within me, at the thought of losing him. He had been that person who had always stood by me. When my parents died, I thought I had lost my only opportunity to have a parent, but king Xav
ROSA'S POV I sat on my bed, lost in thoughts. I had almost died. And then, I willingly agreed to sign a contract with my mate. A thing I thought I was never going to do, except I was insane. Now here I was, a step away from being Luna of the coldmoon pack, under very unusual circumstances. Audrey turned out to be the Flaming wolf, and she was still unconscious. That bothered me even more than the recent agreement I had with Ryan. Today was making it three days since she had been unconscious. I had woken up a day ago, and you can only imagine the emotional and psychological pain I had gone through, unsure of when she was going to regain consciousness.I was still deep in thoughts, when a voice burst through my mindlink.'Rosa!'. That was definitely king Logan. The hairs on my body stood immediately. It definitely had to be update on Audrey's health.'Yes, your majesty'. I rushed out.'She's awake....', I didn't wait for him to say more, before shutting off our mindlink and jumping of
ROSA'S POV "Welcome to the coldmoon pack." Ralia grinned, forcing me to return the gesture with a smile. "Would you be staying with my uncle now?" I looked down to see the younger one of Ralia's sons, looking up at me in hopes of getting a response. "Would you give us cousins?" The other asked, and I went silent. In that moment, Ryan and I locked eyes, before quickly looking away. If only they all knew the truth behind my presence in their pack. I wasn't really here as their Alpha's Luna. I was simply here to birth his pups. To give them as much cousins as Ryan felt was enough. I was a mere breeder. 'You're a Luna'. My wolf corrected me, and I slowly found myself nodding in agreement. Moreover, I had all the power as Luna, and that was what truly mattered. "Stop with all the questions already." Ralia scolded the kids, probably noticing I was becoming uncomfortable. "No, Ralia." I managed a small smile. "Let them ask whatever they want. It's totally fine." She gav
THIRD PERSON'S POV.~~~~~~~~~"I'm tired Rosaaaa." Lily drawled, looking quite exhausted. "I think we should return to your chambers, ma." Lily's personal maid; Rayna, chipped in."Yeah" Rosa nodded in agreement."Let's go." Lily made to pull Rosa along, but Rosa slowly shook her head in negation, to Lily's disappointment. "I would really love to take another round of walk through the garden, Lily. I would come see you as soon as I'm done.""Sure?" She pouted like a baby, and Rosa nodded in assurance.Having spent a better part of her day with Lily, tending to her hair, manicure, and pedicure, it was safe to say that they hand bonded greatly. Lily was a very easy going lady, with little or no drama.Rosa watched as she walked away, Rayna following her behind. She wondered when she was going to be heavy with Ryan's child as well.She started a new round through the garden, and hadn't walked up to five minutes, when a cold voice made her halt her steps."Fancy meeting you here, Luna R
RYAN'S POV."So, what you mean to say is...... Aliya was Henry's mate?" She asked, looking very shocked. A lot of things seemed to have come as a shock to us today. When Rosa had told us about her conversation with Amelia, I knew something was up between Guildford and Isabella. It wasn't a coincidence. Plus, Isabella's sudden appearance at his castle, was really suspicious. "Yes." I nodded. "And up until now, he doesn't know she is dead.""How is that even possible?" Audrey asked, her brows scrunching up in lack of comprehension. "They are mates, he is supposed to feel it when she dies.""I think it's different because she was first banished as a member of the honourable supernaturals. She was a Rogue." Rosa explained. That was true."What exactly is the deal with this Guilford man?" Audrey glared at no one in particular."The only thing I have been able to piece together in all these...." Logan paused, making all eyes fall on him. "....is that Guilford...." He paused again, lookin
THIRD PERSON'S POV 9 YEARS AGO.Sonya released a satisfied sigh, as the Kennedy staff was officially placed in her hand. She had done it! She was finally wielding the staff of authority over the Kennedy clan, and her joy knew no bounds.She had just turned 20 a month back, and had carried out the third and final cleansing ritual that made her eligible to be power custodian. Just then, her eyes locked with that of her uncle, and she gave an appreciative nod. He hadn't lied to her that night, 4 years ago. He had given his word that her sister would forfeit the position of power custodian, which she did.She didn't know how her uncle had managed to pull that off, but she was thankful to him. She remembered how heart broken she felt, when her mother had accused her of probably harming Brenda. She ran out to training grounds, where her uncle met her.Initially when he had approached her and began talking about how he had been cheated, and not allowed to be power custodian over her fathe
12 YEARS AGO.THIRD PERSON'S POV."I just don't get it." Sonya mumbled. "Why does everything always have to revolve around her?""Shame on you, Sonya." Elsa glared, her eyes holding worry and tears. "Shame on you, once again. Your sister goes missing before her first cleansing ritual, and this is what you have to say? How much more sadistic could you be?!""I am sadistic?!" Sonya snarled like the rebellious teen that she was. She may have been rebellious, but her kindness wasn't debatable. All through her childhood, she always had to forfeit most things she desired or wanted, for the sake of her elder sister; Brenda. Brenda was the next in line to become power custodian of the Kennedy family, after their father; Angus. For that reason, she was the favoured child, over Sonya. When they were little, their parents provided the better things for Brenda, even down to things as little as toys.All Sonya's life, she knew she had great energy within her. She may have been the younger sister,
ROSA'S POV "I am worried, Ryan." I sighed, putting on my dress."You know that I prefer you nude." He muttered, a naughty smile on his face. For a moment, I paused my movements and a small smile broke onto my face."You have repeatedly told me that for the past couple of days.""I won't tire of saying it, until you truly believe that I adore your body." He grinned, making such a touchy subject very light hearted."I do believe." I sighed, a shy smile on my face. Who would have thought that I'd be smiling while having a conversation about this?He stood up from the bed, walking up to me and pulling me by the waist."Oh, my Rose." He sighed, tucking a stray stand of hair behind my ear. "I miss you already." He whined, suddenly sounding like a baby. "Move away!" I giggled, walking out of his hold, when he pulled me into him again. His hands laid on the slightly protruded pouch on my belly. Yes, I was being to show now. It was still a bit hidden beneath my dresses but soon, it will no l
THIRD PERSON'S POV "What are you even saying?" She asked, glaring daggers at the man who had just revealed the recent plot twist in this game of chess he played. "Now listen to me!" He lashed out against Isabella. "You will lay with the Gamma, and have my pup as his! He will become the Alpha of coldmoon, and my pup will be next!" "This wouldn't work! Ray wouldn't look at me that way." "Who says we need him to look at you in 'that way'?" He mocked. "All he needs to know, is that you're his mate." "Are you going crazy or what?" She was slowly losing it. "Ray isn't my mate!" "And you think I can't make him?" Guilford grinned devilishly, making her eyes slightly go wide. "What are you saying?" This time, her words came out as a whisper. "What I'm saying is.... it takes nothing for me to create a mate bond that has never been there. I did it before, and I can surely do it again." "What?" "Hmm." He nodded proudly. "All you just have to do Isabella, is listen and do
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