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 How I felt? Free. I smiled in guilty satisfaction, as I threw in the last of my belongings into my suitcase, ready to leave this sad life behind. Very eager to leave this lonely and secluded house that Andrew had forced me to call a home. He was buried this morning, and I was already prepared to leave. Picking up my suitcase, I walked out of the room, making my way towards the living room. I looked around the place for a moment, and I felt a pang within me. Andrew was really dead. For the first time since it happened, I felt the numbness within me, develop into sadness. But the sadness disappeared as quickly as came. "Goodbye Andrew." I whispered in the eerily silent living room, before making my way out. It had taken me a while to get to my destination, because of the extra luggage I had carried. But eventually, I arrived at the place that would be my new home. It was a place I wasn't used to, but with time I would definitely adjust. Opening the door and wa
ROSA'S POV "I was shifting as a result of the pain Logan was causing me." She said. "H...how?" I asked, completely at loss. "2 years ago, I made a grave mistake.... which led my mate to reject me." Her eyes were fast becoming red. "As a result of his rejection, I developed a phobia of touching or being touched by people." Wow. "Haphephobia." I said, and she nodded. "You loved prince Sebastian." I whispered, trying to make her understand the fact that I didn't judge her for loving someone other than her mate. "No... no no no." She sniffled. "I don't love Sebastian. I thought I did, but I don't." "You don't?" I asked in suprise. I was trying to be careful as to not make her become too self conscious, and stop speaking. "No, I don't." She nodded. "I had been so desperate to be Alpha after my parents, so much that it caused a strife between Andrew and I. I thought I deserved the position better than he did. I worked so hard for my parents t
3 YEARS LATER (PRESENT TIME) RYAN'S POV I groaned in pleasure as I spilled my release onto her redenned butt. I continued pumping my shaft until it was all out, then headed to the bed for a good rest. I was so stressed today, and I may have just been relieved of a little part of that stress through Aliya. Having a good release was necessary for a calmer mind. 'Indeed'. My wolf scoffed. 'What? It truly was!!'. I heard Aliya's retreating steps, and my eyes slowly closed in slumber. I was literally at the gate of la~la land, when I sniffed Ralia's scent. "A good sleep would definitely make the whole excercise more satisfying." She said, and my eyes flung open immediately. She was around? "Ralia. When did you get here?" I sat up. "A few minutes ago. Ryan, tell me you're still fucking the maid." She demanded, a look of pure dissatisfaction on her face. I clearly was still shagging her, wasn't I? "I walked past her on my way in, and goddess, did she smell like sex!" "I
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