MAISIE As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, Zayn and I finally made our way out of the war room. We left the windows wide open, allowing the cool evening breeze to sweep through the stale air hanging within. While Zayn secured the door, I wandered into the dimly lit hallway.I was still drunk with my happiness after the passionate and exhilarating experience we had just shared. Although I had still not gained complete control of my legs, my heart still sang with joy whenever I thought about how tender and gentle Zayn had been. As soon as he appeared within my sight, I eagerly closed the gap between us, reaching out to intertwine my fingers with his. My heart slowly sank in my chest when I saw his face blanketed with ice, staring back at me. He tried to pull his hand but I held on with a tight grip, forcing my smile back in place. I could sense his emotional withdrawal but I was too scared to acknowledge it if it meant that I would lose my
MAISIEMen were truly prideful creatures.Those were the thoughts in my head when I entered the room in time to see Felix being attended to by the pack healer. I unclasped my fingers from my husband's and went over to Anna's side after examining his condition with a glance.I whispered to her with a frown, watching Felix lean against a couch while the healer treated him, "Why is he looking so weak? Didn't you attend to him when he woke up?"At that moment, a deep frown spread across Kodiak's face as he folded his arms. Anna explained, "He insisted on seeing you before he would agree to any treatment or conversation."After the healer finished her treatment, I finally made my way over to him. He appeared to have aged significantly since the last time I saw him awake, but as soon as his eyes met mine, a familiar, charming smile graced his lips. Despite the years that seemed to weigh on him, his eyes lit up with joy as he enveloped me in a warm embrace."Thank the goddess that you are fi
MAISIEAs I stopped with the thought in my mind, my husband, who had been watching me for a while, suddenly blocked my view to get my attention.I scowled at him once I had woken up from my trance, “What is it?”“Are you still mad because I ruined your best friend's face?” His face held no remorse as our eyes locked. “You do know that he had it coming from the time he had been sneaking into my pack. He had been testing my patience so many times already.”I stilled in shock when I heard him speak, retreating a few steps back to examine him. Although he looked perfectly normal, I could tell that something had changed about him. “Y-Your memories...” My eyes widened with surprise, “Do you remember everything now?”He confessed, “Only some of them.”“When did you get them back?”"From the moment he gave me that nasty kick to the face,” Zayn replied without hesitation. I couldn't help but wince when I saw his cheeks swelling but he deserved it. They both did. I pinched the bridge of my no
MAISIEThe clock struck midnight, jolting me out of sleep as a mysterious whistle pierced through the silence of my bedroom. Groggily, I opened my eyes, struggling to adjust to the pitch-black surrounding me. Gradually, I realized I was still in Kodiak's house. The origin of the whistle sent shivers down my spine, and I cautiously began to trace its source.It was coming from outside my window.When I gingerly tested my muscles to see if I could move, my heart caught in my throat when I discovered that I was confined in my sleeping husband's embrace. To free myself, I had to exert patience and wisdom but after several minutes, I could finally leave the bed. However, I knew that attempting to open the door would only wake up my sensitive mate so I decided to scale the window instead. I landed on the soft grass underneath my feet and focused on locating the source of the whistle I had heard earlier. The moonlight shone brightly on my path as I maneuvered my way around the house but sud
MAISIEAs I returned to the room, a sinking feeling of dread crept over me when I noticed that the bed was now empty. Panic set in as I frantically searched the entire bathroom, but my husband was nowhere to be found. An uneasy thought crossed my mind - could he have followed me without my knowledge? I hurriedly glanced out of the window, but there was no sign of him below. So where could he possibly be?I was still searching every corner of the room when I heard the door creak open behind me. Surprised, I turned to find Zayn standing there, holding a cup of water. He seemed taken aback for a moment before he spoke in a monotone voice, "Oh, so you have finally returned?"“Yeah, I went...” I stammered nervously, “...for a midnight run since my wolf was feeling restless. What about you? Where have you been?”He held the cup aloft as he responded, "I went to get some water to drink."After his simple explanation, an odd silence descended between us. My thoughts raced as I looked at him,
ZAYNShe would never understand how hard it was for me not to tear her fucking clothes off her body and burning them in the fireplace in front of me.All I wanted right now was to hunt down that motherfucker who dared to lay his filthy hands on my mate.She had not yet realized it, but his scent lingered on her skin and it greatly vexed my wolf. The more she burrowed into my arms for an embrace, the stronger my murderous urges threatened to overwhelm my mind. When I couldn't stand it anymore, I suggested, "Babe, you must look very sweaty after that run. Why don't you go and take a bath before you sleep?"She nodded with a slight yawn and then asked me, "Are you sure you don't want to join me?" She wiggled her eyebrows naughtily."Nah, I'll pass," I forced my wolf down in the deepest recesses of my mind before I could speak again. "I'll just wait for you right here. You should go first."As she disappeared into the bathroom, I approached the open window, realizing it was likely the way
MAISIESomething was wrong. I was in the kitchen, accompanied by the sound of Alexei and Kenzo's laughter filling the air. Suddenly, a sharp, unbearable pain surged through my chest, causing me to drop the metal spoon to the floor with a resounding thud. It felt like a wave of agony crashing over me, leaving me breathless and shaken.The room went silent as both boys turned to me, watching me lean against the countertop in sheer pain. Before I could even utter a single word, my son was by my side to check on me. His handsome face was clouded by worry as he asked me, “Mum? Are you alright?”“Yes, baby,” I gritted my teeth hard to endure the pain. My eyes prickled with tears as I struggled to speak to him, “Mommy just needs to be alone right now. Why don't you take your cousin and go play somewhere else?”“But-”"Alexei, I need you to leave. Now," I said, my voice sounding firmer this time.After a tense few seconds, my son went over to his little cousin, who was sitting on the floor,
MAISIE Upon regaining consciousness, I sprang out of bed and hastily made my way out of the bedroom, leaving a peaceful Anna sleeping behind. The hallway stretched out before me, dimly lit and seemingly endless, but I pushed forward, following the faint sounds filtering through the air. Entering the living room, my senses were filled by the presence of a large group of men, their murmurs filling the space. All eyes turned to me, drawn by the silent gaze of a man at the center of the room. Suddenly, I felt a wave of tension as his intense gaze bore into me, causing a rush of conflicting emotions within me.As the strange atmosphere in the room thickened, Kodiak finally concluded the meeting, “It's getting dark already. Let's continue this plan tomorrow morning. Everyone, get some rest.”As he walked past me, I caught the faint snigger in his voice, “Especially the both of you.”After the heavy wooden door clicked shut, Zayn carefully set down the elegant pen he had been holding and g
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