MAISIEThe next morning, I panicked when I realized that my son was not by my side when I woke up. I searched everywhere for him but he was nowhere to be seen so I started calling for my mate.“Zayn?” Fear surged within me, threatening to drown my sanity but I clung to it with great desperation. “Zayn? Alexei?”I was almost through the kitchen back door when I collided with a solid chest. The sudden impact almost sent me sprawling backward, but a strong hand reached out and pulled me back, resting on my waist to steady me."Maisie?" My mate's brow furrowed as he looked at me. "What's wrong?"Tears welled up in my eyes as I pointed towards the room. "I can't find Alexei. He wasn't by my side when I woke up."Zayn's body tensed at my words, and he gently shifted me aside to go and look for our son. He sniffed the air to catch his scent and began to track it down. I followed him closely behind as he navigated his way down the hallway until he stopped in front of his bedroom. My eyebrow
MAISIEThe room was enveloped in a heavy silence, broken only by the thundering rhythm of my own heartbeat as I awaited my mate's response. Despite my anticipation, he chose to remain silent, leaving me to grapple with a sense of unease that seemed to permeate the very air around us. My psychic instincts were heightened, on alert for any flicker of connection through our bond, but there was no hint of cooperation from him.The impact of his stoic silence reverberated beyond my own emotions, drawing the attention of my son who cautiously peered out from behind the curtains. I could see a mix of uncertainty and frustration in his eyes as he took in the tense scene between us. In that charged moment, unspoken tensions hung in the air, casting a heavy shadow over the room.“I just knew it!” My son's disappointed voice reached me after some seconds. “I knew you were ly-”“Your mother is telling the truth, Alexei,” Zayn finally admitted. My body nearly deflated from relief when I saw the r
MAISIE When I met my mate again, he lifted his head with a frown as I barely halted with little balance. I pointed toward the house by my side before telling him with short breaths. “Your elders...”"Where are they?” Zayn shot up from his seat without hearing the rest of my words and dashed inside the house. He instructed me, “Stay with Alexei, I will be right back.”I stayed by Alexei's side, encouraging him as time went by but my curiosity increased each time I cast a look back at the house. I couldn't help but wonder what they were talking so quietly about until I remembered that Zayn's house had soundproof walls designed to impede werewolves's hearing. After a while, I couldn't suppress the feeling anymore so I stood up and told my son, “Hey, could you wait here for Mommy? I need to get my sunshades.”“Mommy, please don't leave me...” my son pleaded. I noticed his eyes were glued to the water around him so I kinda felt bad for leaving him. “Don't be scared, baby. I will be back
MAISIE I still couldn't believe I was getting married. As time went on, I found my hopes waning as he started avoiding me. But a part of me, like a loyal wolf, clung to the belief that he would fulfill his promise. He was known for always keeping his word and owning up to his actions, no matter what. Perhaps he simply didn't care about others' opinions and only did what suited him because he answered no one but himself.Initially, I tried not to dwell on it, but it became apparent that I wasn't the only one noticing his distant behavior towards me. One day, even my son remarked on it during dinner."Mommy, why don't you and Daddy sleep in the same room?" My eyes widened as I nearly choked on my food, shocked by his unexpected observation. "Huh?”“My schoolmates said their parents sleep in the same room,” He remarked, "So why don't you two sleep in the same room? Are you two fighting?”“N-No, baby!” I immediately denied it, sending a look for help to Zayn who was calmly cutting his
ZAYNI don't even know what I said wrong. Maisie kept crying all through the night when she thought I was sleeping. It broke my wolf to see her that way but some rules needed to be set in place or else, things could get out of control quickly. I mean, I almost pounced on her when I saw her on my bed the first time I entered the room and she was wearing nothing but a fucking T-shirt and shorts. I couldn't resist her - she was my biggest temptation in human form. I found myself unable to control my feelings for her, even though I knew I still had emotions for her. That's why I agreed to marry her, despite it being for the sake of my son. This made me realize that I needed to guard my heart more fiercely than ever.The next morning, Maisie avoided me all morning even though she managed to keep pretenses up in front of Alexei. Her little attempts to act brave did not escape my notice so I quickly ate my breakfast and decided to leave as soon as possible. She only lifted her head once to
MAISIEAfter what happened that night, I had been doing my best not to fall for Zayn's tricks again even though he was doing a pretty good job acting as a loving mate in front of my child and pack. I have no idea what he did to make them accept me but almost everyone had returned to their friendly attitudes once more. Well everyone, except Odessa and Evelyn. Those two had feigned their illness just to avoid attending the women's meeting and I didn't blame them, to be honest. Pack hierarchy was a very fragile social structure and it was very hard to adjust to sudden changes most of the time so I could just imagine how Odessa felt at the moment. I was also having a very difficult time performing the duties assigned to me as the future Luna of the pack. Which was pretty strange since I was the former Luna of the Moon Stone pack but I have never handled things like this on a large scale before. All my knowledge seemed somewhat inefficient and I found myself asking more questions than I
MAISIEThe ride to our son's school was quiet and filled with tension. I used to love looking at the passing trees and streets with the car windows down, to feel the calming breeze but it seemed that it had lost its potency today. I couldn't wait to get out of this car and never ride it again as long as my mate sat in it but that was impossible. Because we had both promised Alexei that we would pick from school together every day. Zayn shot me a glance before turning his attention back to the road. He couldn't resist needling me as usual. "You need to drop the frown, Maisie, if you want to keep pretending in front of our son," he said.I rolled my eyes and retorted, "You don't have to make such an effort for him. Especially not for someone you don't believe is your son."Zayn's voice took on a growl. "Alexei is my son.""Then why don't you want to have the paternity test? Do you want the rest of the pack to keep doubting him because of your pride?”When Zayn remained silent, it was
MAISIEAs we talked with the school director, I kept my eyes on Alexei who kept playing on the plush rug underneath him. Every sound around me eventually became muted as I watched my little wolf covered in silver-gray fur leap from one spot to another, twisting mid-air before it landed on the rug again, its little paws leaving faint imprints. The school director's frightened gasps did not go unnoticed after she witnessed the scene but my mate was doing a good job distracting her from the little ruckus our son was creating. My eyes twinkled with amusement watching his playful actions as my son rolled onto its back, legs flailing, and rubbed against the rug.When my mate couldn't take it anymore, he finally remarked, "Alright, that's enough. Your mother and I have been waiting for you to change so we can go to the amusement park. It's getting late, son."Before I could scold him for his harsh tone, a series of colors flashed from the corner of my eyes, and then, I saw Alexei in his huma
ZAYN As the sun descended the horizon, the garden was enveloped in a golden glow, casting a warm and enchanting aura around us. We found ourselves standing beneath a beautifully adorned gazebo, its delicate white flowers and twinkling fairy lights creating a magical scene. The tall oak trees surrounding the area rustled softly in the gentle breeze, adding a soothing and melodic whisper to the tranquil atmosphere.My wife looked absolutely radiant in her flowing green dress, perfectly complementing her emerald eyes. I gently tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear as she ran her hands over my crisp navy suit, exchanging joyful smiles with each other.As we exchanged the rings, I said my vows to her with sincerity. “The truth is I have never believed the moon goddess existed from the day I was born.” I lowered my gaze as I heard certain murmurs among the crowd of people gathered for the special occasion. “I mean, I had heard stories about her but I refused to acknowledge her existe
MAISIE We sprinted through the dense forest, desperately following Zayn's fading scent as it lingered in the air. Despite the mounting exhaustion and pain throbbing through my body, I was resolute in my determination to reunite with Zayn.Upon reaching our destination, Zayn gently guided me out of our haste and into the weathered stone building. Pausing for a moment, he looked into my eyes and said, "We need to trust him, Maisie. This is where we wait.""I know," I murmured hoarsely, my gaze fixated on the thick fog encircling the temple ahead of us. I immediately opened the mate bond between us, only to discover that it was blocked by my mate from the other end. Fuck. Zayn had likely decided to shield our mate bond from the pain, but I couldn't find appreciation for his considerate action in this instance. Waiting for him in that state felt like an unbearable torment had materialized on Earth, but I held onto the hope that he would emerge soon.That hope shattered when the bond ab
MAISIEXavier's eyes widened in terror when he discovered that Zayn was standing right behind him. He instantly turned around, swinging his fist at his opponent, but Zayn shifted to the side to avoid it before planting another punch in his stomach. Xavier immediately doubled over holding his stomach as blood gushed right from his mouth. Another man suddenly appeared from behind my husband, causing my eyes to widen. I warned my mate, “Zayn, watch out!”As soon as the man tried to sneak up on my mate, Zayn ducked down onto the ground and swiped his right leg in a circular motion, hitting the man's limbs. The man instantly lost his footing and fell to the ground, allowing Zayn to land several punches on the man until he finally went unconscious. The sight motivated me to resume cutting the rough, tight ropes that dug into my wrists. Although my heart had calmed down slightly, I was still worried that more of Xavier's men could come so I wanted to help watch my husband's back while he f
MAISIEThe air suddenly became heavy, causing Xavier's smile to vanish as his gaze wandered from mine to the man beside me. It was then I realized that everyone in the room seemed affected by his wolf's dominance, except me. The guards had already crouched in pain while Felix and Xavier tried their best to resist him. However, it was not entirely possible. Despite his injury, his wolf seemed to have more than enough strength to show his commanding aura. His red orbs glowed eerily in the dark and the sight of the dried blood at the corner of his lips only seemed to make him more frightening than ever. With slow and deliberate movements, he turned to Xavier, “You dare to hurt my woman?”Xavier clamped down on his lower lip, the pressure evident in the tightening of his jaw. His hands gradually came to a standstill in the tangled mess of my hair. I saw fear dance in his eyes for several seconds but despite this, he still challenged, “So what if I did? What the hell are you going to do?
MAISIEDuring the moments of my capture, I drifted in and out of consciousness. It was a result of the relentless agony caused by my inner wolf and the unbearable pain coursing through my body. My skin felt like it was burning, and I was acutely aware of the fever that had taken hold of me, pushing me to the brink of death. I didn't need a healer's diagnosis to know that whatever Xavier had shot me with contained a trace of silver, a substance that was very lethal to wolves. That meant I had very little time left. When I finally woke up again, I discovered that I was being carried by someone into a dark place. The air was stale with sweat, blood, and death. I forced myself to remain still so I could fool my capturers and escape but I knew it was only a matter of time before they would try to take my life again. If they weren't doing it now, it only meant that Xavier had plans for me and I guessed it had something to do with luring Zayn out. It felt like an eternity waiting for the
MAISIEThe air between us was thick with tension as we faced each other one last time. Odette assumed a defensive position, her dark attire mirroring my own. A tightly braided ponytail of blonde hair rested on the side of her neck, and her intense gaze bore into mine with unwavering determination.Our movements were slow and deliberate as we circled each other, each waiting for the other to make the first move and attack. I tried my best to remain calm even when I could hear my heart beating wildly in my chest. There was no need for me to feel scared since I was sure I dispatched everyone who had come with her. It was just the two of us now, and I wasn't going to rest until I made her suffer for all the things she had done to me and my loved ones.Odessa drew out her claws and lunged at me, meeting me for a series of punches and kicks. The wood underneath us creaked from the weight as we exchanged blows, each strike precise and powerful. Odessa's moves were filled with experience as
MAISIEMy heart raced as I lay in bed, trying to shake off the adrenaline from my encounter with the wolf, but sleep eluded me. Despite the fatigue weighing down my body, my mind raced with thoughts and fears, keeping me wide awake. I ate and took a long, relaxing shower to wash away the grimness of the arduous day but I couldn't stop thinking about my fight with Odette. Finally, I decided to take a walk to clear my head. As I put on my clothes and stepped out of my room, an eerie feeling crept over me, and I couldn't shake the sensation that something was amiss.Each step I took seemed to amplify the silence around me, and I could hear the thudding of my own heart as I cautiously made my way to the living room. My senses were heightened in the darkness, and every tiny sound made me jump. Navigating the room, I felt a surge of fear, my eyes struggling to adjust to the deep shadows that enveloped me.It wasn't until I safely arrived that I finally released a soft breath of relief. I th
MAISIEAfter my conversation with Madam Aurora, we left her office and encountered a group of women scurrying back to their positions as if they hadn't been eavesdropping on us. I couldn't help but notice a flicker of irritation on Aurora's face, but she calmly strode past them and instructed her secretary."I need you to arrange a private room upstairs for this woman and ensure that she gets some food," she said. As I cleared my throat, she turned slightly and added, "And make certain that nobody is aware of her presence or disturbs her in any way. Anyone who goes against my instructions will be immediately thrown out of this establishment. Is that clear?"The ladies who were pretending to be busy suddenly dropped their important work and chorused meekly, “Yes, Madame!”“Good,” The woman wore her glasses before she walked away, leaving me behind with her secretary as she climbed down the stairs. I knew she would try to even the score with me one day but since today was not it, I deci
MAISIE After she summoned me to her office, I found her observing me intently, so I met her gaze without hesitation. As time ticked by, I held my head high, taking in the subtle sound of her manicured nails tapping the wooden table. The Madam was undeniably beautiful, with fair skin and a toned physique earned through rigorous exercise. Her sleek bun and fashionable attire complemented her blonde locks, adding to her allure."Tell me, what brings the Luna of the pack to grace me with her presence?" Aurora inquired, her eyes fixed on me. "Is your mate still among the living? Where is he?""You need not concern yourself with my partner. We will handle this matter ourselves," I replied, leaning back in my chair and intertwining my fingers. I knew that the woman before me operated based on profit, but I needed to ensure she wouldn't cross me as she had my mother.The woman rose from her seat and stood by the window, deep in contemplation, careful not to misstep in this delicate situation