She jumped off the table and walked around to stand right behind me. He started massaging my shoulders. — You're so tense, baby. Why don't you take a break and relax a little? — She nibbled my ear and kissed my neck as she spoke. I imagined it was Chloe instead. I pulled Delancy onto my lap. I kissed her and she responded eagerly, one hand wrapping around my neck and the other massaging my hair. I found myself comparing Delancy to Chloe and it definitely wasn't the same thing. Then someone walked in and gasped in horror. I looked at the door and felt my face pale when I saw Chloe there, with pain written in her gray eyes. - Hey? Don't you know how to hit? — Delancy scolded her. — We're kind of busy here. - I'm sorry. — She quickly lowered her head and ran out of the room. Damn it! I pushed Delancy away and ran after Chloe, but she was nowhere to be found. Where the hell did she go? I went up to her room, nothing. Why did she go to the office? I called Max with my mind and
“I highly doubt it,” I muttered, looking down at my feet. - And truth. Even Remus thinks the same thing. Now more than ever, we discover that your wolves have equivalent names. She crossed her arms. — What I don't understand is: why haven't any of you felt the call yet? — I don't think alpha Aaron and I were made for each other. He's the alpha after all, and I'm just an omega. - I told her. Pain exploded in my chest as I repeated his words. Aaron was right, as it turned out; I had nothing to offer him. - Oh, stop it. Of course you have a lot to offer. You are the kindest and most caring person I have ever met. You would be a great Luna for our pack. Not that bastard, Delancy. She just wants to have more power. - It doesn't matter. He chose her. And they are together. There's nothing I can do... — I sighed, defeated. — I just wish this week would end soon. I can't be around them. Max is back. - Hey. I spoke to Aaron. He's looking for Chloe. I tensed when I heard my partner's n
— Excuse me, Miss Wilhelm. This is the chef's specialty of the day. Roast duck with potatoes au gratin — Chloe replied. - You are crazy? I'm lactose intolerant. I can't eat cheese. Get this out of here immediately. Chloe ran to her side of the table and took the plate back. I scowled at Delancy. - What it was? I can't eat that, love. Cheese makes me bloated. — She pouted. — Chloe is my maid. She only takes orders from me,” I growled as Chloe placed a new plate of food in front of her, the potatoes replaced with salad. - I'm so sorry, baby. It won't happen again,” she said in her sweetest voice. I finished my lunch and was on my way to my room when Max and Remus' voices exploded in my head. — Alpha! Alpha! I was immediately alerted when I noticed the urgency in their voices. - What happened? — There was a breach at the southern border. said Remus. — The renegades attacked us! — Max added. Every hair on my body stood up. I walked out the door and ran through the forest. I tr
Aaron I was stunned, unable to move. When Chloe glared at me, I swore I saw, for an instant, her eyes turn purple. The room was suddenly flooded with an overwhelming force, the likes of which I have never felt before. — I'll take her to her room. — said Max. I agreed. — Let Aspen and Luna know via telepathy. They will know how to comfort you. - Yes sir. — Max grabbed Chloe's arm and helped her get up. — Come on, Chloe. They left my office and I collapsed into my chair. What the hell had happened? — Alpha Aaron...? I forgot my gamma was still in the room with me. I turned to face him and was surprised to see the look of shock on his face. — Did you... Did you feel that? Miss Craton's aura increased incredibly. I'm still tense from her energy. And her eyes... He took off his glasses and wiped them with shaking hands. — I've never seen any wolf with eyes that color. I looked at the now empty space where Chloe had been just moments ago. — Her transformation is unusual, — I sa
Aaron After Montana Craton's death, I did my best to stay away from Chloe. For my pack, I was officially with Delancy, although Max and Remus didn't think it was a good idea. As if I needed their permission. Max and Aspen bonded with my partner as if they were long-time friends, and even Remus became closer to her. Of course, he was also investigating this theory that she might be a descendant of the Moon Goddess, but I knew he identified with her too. Chloe, somehow, had this power, of always having people around her and making friends easily. I had to order Luna to keep certain guys away from her to ensure she wouldn't interact with them. She was, after all, an unmated wolf, and once she went into heat, she would be the target of every single wolf in our pack. “She would be safe if we marked her.” — said Cronnos. — I'm not going to mark her. Get it in your head that I won't accept you as my partner — I growled at my wolf. He just huffed in annoyance before disappearing int
— It's a shame your feelings aren't somewhere else. — he said, smiling slightly. - In another place? — I asked, without understanding. - Look. You must know that you are very beautiful. And one day, you will find your partner. A person who will value you, always. His smile widened. — At least I would value it, if I were your partner. He laughed. — Just look around. Give someone else the chance to love you the way you deserve. And stop worrying about Aaron. He's not worth that. - Oh, really? —a deep, velvety voice echoed through the corridor. Chills ran through my entire body. Max and I turned around and saw Alpha Aaron looking at us, at Max's hands holding mine. I pulled my hands away quickly. —I thought I asked you for another cup of coffee, maid. — the alpha growled. — I expected you to bring it right away, and not be here, chatting with my beta. — I'm sorry, alpha. — I squeaked, nervously, as I twisted the hem of my uniform skirt. — I'll bring it right away, sir. I start
Chloe The next morning, Aaron and the elders conducted a meeting with all the pack members. — We are happy to announce to the pack members that our alpha, Aaron Fortier Gagliardi, has finally chosen a mate. — said one of the elders into the microphone. He was addressing the entire community, who listened to him attentively. — We are pleased to introduce your future Luna from the Black Moon pack, Delancy Wilhelm. Everyone screamed and applauded when Delancy took the stage and stood next to Aaron. She grabbed his hand, eyes widening. I watched everything from behind the crowd. I didn't want to be there, but it was mandatory. I could feel my heart breaking a little more every second as I watched the spectacle unfold. That was my destiny. Watching my partner build his life with someone else. I stared at Aaron and our eyes met for a brief second before I turned my head. Someone touched my shoulder: it was Max, Bowman was next to him. Aspen was also with them. The three of them ha
- I don't know. I've been feeling sick since dinner.- Me too. Maybe we're just tired. Let's rest tonight and we'll see how it goes tomorrow, okay? I said.A good idea Rhea replied. With a weak smile, she lay down, curling up into a ball.A few days after dinner, I was still not feeling well and Tallullah was being more demanding than ever.It was as if something was draining my strength.My wolf has been away recently too. I tried to contact her, but she was nowhere to be seen.I figured Aaron and Delancy's engagement announcement had affected Rhea too. She didn't seem excited the night of the dinner.— You know, you don't have to put up with this. You are the alpha's handmaiden. Not hers. said Aspen.She was helping me with the dishes I had just brought from Aaron and Delancy's room.- Everything is fine. I don't call. - I said. And I wasn't going to stay here much longer either, anyway.I decided to escap
**Chloe"You may have power, Wendell," I said, "but I have something you'll never understand. I have loyalty, love, and the strength of my pack behind me." With a roar, Wendell attacked me, his eyes blazing with fury. But I held my ground, ready to face him head-on.We clashed, each of us using all our strength to gain an advantage. Wendell was a formidable opponent, but I refused to back down. As we fought, I could feel Rhea vibrating in my chest. She was eager to join the battle, eager to sink her teeth into our enemy.Finally, Wendell stumbled, and I saw my chance. With a flick of my wrist, I sent a fireball at him. It hit him square in the chest, and he fell to the ground, writhing in agony. I approached him cautiously, my heart heavy with the knowledge of what I had done. I never wanted to kill, but sometimes the only answer to evil is to end it."Why, Wendell?" I asked, my voice softening. "Why did you do all this?" He looked at me, his eyes filled with pain."My family," he sa
AARON"Rory!" I shouted, following behind. I wasn't going to let her face the witches alone! But the witches weren't doing anything. Instead, they just looked at her with confusion in their eyes."Who are you?" one of them asked."It was me who put an antidote vial in your dinner and made it taste bland. I'm sorry for that," she straightened her shoulders. "Wendell was poisoning you.""I knew it," said the witch we heard seconds ago. "Poison ivy and nightshade."Chloe nodded breathlessly. "We have more antidote. We can give it to you and help your kind heal." The witches were now listening attentively."All I ask is that you return to our pack mansion and help us. We're under attack by Wendell and his hunters. We need your strength.""What do we gain from this? Otherwise, you won't give us the antidote?" Chloe threw our entire stock to them. I almost shouted, but I kept my composure."That's yours," she said. "I would never hide it from you. You deserve to be whole. I just want you to
The trees seemed to close in around me, their branches twisting and turning like gnarled fingers. The air was thick with the smell of damp earth and decomposing leaves. A low-lying mist hovered, obscuring my vision and making navigation on the winding path ahead challenging. It was as if the forest were alive, watching every move I made, waiting for me to let my guard down.A strange energy pulsed in the air, a low, almost inaudible hum impossible to ignore. Sometimes, the mist would dissipate, revealing glimpses of strange and deformed trees that seemed to have been shaped by ancient magic.Whispers in the wind, voices that seemed to call my name. It was as if I had stumbled upon a secret world, a place where the veil between the living and the dead was thin and permeable.The sun began to set, casting long shadows on the forest floor. "Let's camp here," Aaron whispered, uneasy. "It would be imprudent to hunt witches in the middle of the night." Nodding, I anointed the grass around h
ChloeThe trees towered above me, their branches stretching towards the sky. The scent of wildflowers filled the air. But as I ventured deeper into the forest, a sense of unease crept over me. Perhaps exploring alone wasn't such a good idea.I froze; my heart raced as a branch snapped in the undergrowth. I waited to see what would emerge. Then, without warning, a massive black wolf emerged from a bush and advanced straight toward me. With my heart pounding, I braced for the worst. But as the wolf approached, it stopped and looked at me with a gentle, almost human-like light in its eyes.Before I could react, it turned and disappeared into the depths of the forest. What was that? What just happened? My mind was a maze as I returned to the castle.I walked down the corridor towards the east wing, excitement building in my chest. Whatever happened, the library had become my sanctuary. I couldn't wait to explore the opulent space, rich in history and knowledge.Passing through the heavy w
The world was bathed in a golden light, and there, at the end of what seemed to be a vast meadow, were my mother and Selene, holding hands. I approached them, my heart full of admiration."Good job." My mother smiled. "We knew you could do it."Selene clapped her hands. "And now, because you believed, you've opened yourself to the greatest gift of all." My eyes gleamed as she handed me a ring with a unique moonstone."Whenever times get tough, dear daughter, plant your lips on this stone," she whispered, placing the ring on my index finger. This will connect your heart to mine through a silvery thread.I was momentarily blinded by the ring's glow, then my mother tenderly kissed my forehead. In this realm, she was very tangible."It's time for you to go."I looked at her eagerly, savoring every little detail. I had to store her in my memory, to cling to every bit of beauty her form contained."I wish I could take you with me." This was the child in me, saying things that reflected the
AaronRory dragged me away before I could say anything else to Eleanor, or mistreat her, just to be sure. She waited until we were in our room."What was that?" she growled. "How did you know what we were talking about?"I shuffled my feet. I didn't want her to know that I had mentally connected with her without her consent. But she had been so down in the past few days that I just wanted to know if I could help. She interpreted my silence as the worst."When are you going to stop playing?" she shouted at me, clenching her fists. "Whenever you stop this madness," I retorted. "Are you insane? How can you think that death is the answer? That witch is lying to you."Chloe turned towards the door, ready to storm out in anger. I grabbed her hand and pulled her towards me."Please, Rory, please, listen to me.""Just leave me alone."**The annual Iliamna fair was in full swing as I walked through the bustling crowd, still weighed down by the last encounter with Chloe. The aroma of fried doug
He responded with calm determination, his eyes never leaving mine."You're weak, Aaron," I spat. "If you run, it means you're choosing your own life over hers. You're not a true alpha!"Aaron's eyes gleamed, and he growled, "I am a true alpha.""And I will never leave Chloe. She is my mate, my love, my everything."We continued to fight, our bodies colliding and exploding with ferocity. The forest trembled with the strength of our magic and limbs, and the air was thick with the smell of sweat and blood.Suddenly, we were interrupted by a voice, and we both turned to see Chloe standing behind us, her eyes wide with fear and confusion."Stop this! Both of you! This isn't helping anyone!"Aaron and I halted, our eyes still locked on each other. Slowly, we lowered our hands, and the magic dissipated. We stood in silence, panting, our bodies tense and ready to fight.Chloe took a step forward, her eyes moving from me to Aaron and back. "What's happening?" she asked, her voice trembling.Aa
"So, you might want to return this baby to where she belongs." I sighed, exhausted. "What's wrong with these hunters, Kala? How can they separate children from their homes?"Her voice trembled as she replied, "Heartless, that's what they are."I nodded. I had more business to take care of. — "I'll trust you to ensure she gets home safely. Do you know where Eleanor is?""I saw her heading towards the northern edge of the forest, Alpha. She seemed determined to walk by moonlight. She's funny."I growled in frustration. The last thing I wanted to do was wander through the forest now. I wanted to be with Chloe. Cronnos suffered for her, and so did I. But I needed this to happen too. Because what if this was the antidote? What if this could help bring the witches' collective to our side? It would be a significant victory against Wendell.I looked at my clothes. Sure enough, I had the baby's hair on my shirt. Well, the final ingredient, ready.So, I gathered the ingredients and headed to th
She was all alchemy, magic flying at the tips of her fingers, her touch was fire and soul. I pulled her close and kissed her back, letting my tongue dance against hers. Our hands rose to embrace each other, mine firmly entwined around her waist. She sighed my name. Before I realized it, I laid her down on the ground, and my lips were on her nose, eyes closed, forehead and neck, traveling up to the delightful curves of her chest."I love you," I murmured against her neck, lovingly licking the place where I marked her as mine. "I love you today, tomorrow, and in a thousand other universes.""Well, isn't that touching?" The mature and melodious voice sounded as if someone had stabbed a knife into a stone. I gritted my teeth and sat up.Chloe seemed visibly disturbed. "Eleanor! I thought you had retired for the night."She looked from her to me, disapproval and a strange gleam in her eyes. "Yes, but the night was so beautiful that I felt like a walk was in order."Why did she always have