MAISIE Alexei couldn't stop talking about his real father, Zayn, ever since he came back from Irene's place, which made me very anxious. I didn't want to stop him since it was quite rare for him to talk so much, but I knew there was no way to let anyone know about our private encounter. “Sweetie, you must promise me that you won't tell your father or anyone else that you saw Zayn today after school,” I told him right before we stepped past the gate, just in case Lincoln was in the house. “Promise me, Alexei.” “But why?” His black eyes filled me with guilt. I was aware that no child should live his childhood hiding his true identity, but this was the only way I could keep my son safe. “Because your father doesn't like him very much,” I let the lies roll out of my mouth without blinking. “If he finds out that you went to meet him behind his back, he won't let you play with him again.” “Alright, Mother,” Alexei nodded obediently before he came down from the car. I saw Lincoln standin
MAISIEA few days later, I called together the women of the pack to make preparations for the upcoming Joyous Moon Festival. However, as we sat together, I couldn't help but notice the hushed conversations and exchanged glances that suggested something else was on their minds. Despite the undercurrent of unease, I tried my best to steer the discussion toward festival plans, all the while aware of the unspoken questions lingering in the air regarding Gwen and the rumors surrounding her.But it was not enough when one of them suddenly couldn't restrain her curiosity anymore so she asked me directly, “Maisie, why is Gwen not present for the meeting? Is it true that she is pregnant? Who is the father of the baby?”I was now torn between my desire to keep quiet to maintain my saintly image or satisfy my vengeful mind by wrecking my best friend's image. In the end, I decided to speak, “Thea, I am not clear about the details yet. Why don't you wait until she arrives at the meeting so you can
ZAYNDamn, I really needed to get laid soon.Almost all my men were out of the house screwing the single ladies in the pack, while Micah and I were busy sparring, training our bodies in preparation for the upcoming operation on the Joyous Moon Festival. Ever since I saw Maisie's body under the moonlight, my desire for her had been rekindled with a fierce intensity that stuffed out my interest in other women. I wondered if that had been her plan all along, not that it could change anything because I knew I would rather cut my two wrists than touch her again."Sir, may I take a break?" Micah's sulky voice reached my ears as he dropped his dumbbells on the floor. He seemed very miserable, unable to join the rest of his men but as my bodyguard, he couldn't be sexually gratified when I wasn't, right? "I'll make us something to eat."I grunted and continued my intense workout for a few more minutes, sweat dripping down my muscles. When I finally got tired, I decided to hit the shower first
MAISIEMy heart raced in fear seeing Simon and Gwen standing together in front of us. Gwen brought out her phone after Simon had spoken, intending to call Lincoln like he had ordered and I was afraid of what would happen if he found out the truth. So I stepped forward and said, “What makes you think that things would change even after you report me? I am the most dominant wolf in the pack, the only woman worthy of being his Luna.”“Don't think that you are something just because of your high dominance, Maisie!” Gwen yelled back at me. “I am also carrying his baby so that means he wouldn't let me down either.”I was purposely trying to buy us time here because I knew Zayn was planning something. We had gotten ourselves in big trouble and now it was difficult for us to come out of it unless we managed to stop them from leaving the forest somehow. I had no qualms about silencing Simon permanently but what were we going to do about Gwen?Simon who was the shrewd one among the pair, turne
MAISIE I didn't hear anything about Zayn, Simeon, or Gwen until the next morning when I came downstairs and heard Lincoln yelling over the phone. He was in his study facing the window behind his desk when I came in so I decided to eavesdrop on his conversation. Nausea rolled in my stomach at each passing second I waited for him to say something that would provide a hint to what he was talking about. "What do you mean Simon is dead?" My husband's face was red with rage as he banged the wall with his fists, "I just spoke to him yesterday, Irene and there was nothing wrong with him. Who killed him?" My body sagged with relief when I heard the news, so I entered the office and dropped the coffee mug that I had come to deliver. Lincoln turned around with a sharp expression that eased slightly when he saw me. I watched him speak a few more words to the pack healer before he ended the call. "Is there something wrong? Your loud voice woke me up from sleep." "I'm sorry, Maisie," He took a
ZAYN. I knew the exact moment my mate had fallen unconscious from the other end of my mating bond. It wasn't a bad thing, I thought to myself since she had already lost a lot of energy and I didn't want her to keep worrying about me. After I took care of Simon and Gwen, I returned to my men covered up in blood but I didn't wake up for a long time until Gwen found me in our mating bond. If she hadn't come to save me on time, I probably wouldn't have woken up until evening, giving Lincoln a reason to suspect me. The battle with Simon had been tough but the reason was only because I had underestimated Simon's strength, a bad habit I had acquired from being the strongest wolf in the lands for a long time. But I later confirmed that he was indeed an outlaw alpha, someone who was supposed to be banished but he had somehow managed to hide in the Moon Stone pack.An hour later, Lincoln appeared at my place asking to see me but Micah had told him that I was resting. This fueled Lincoln's sus
MaisieOn the night of the Joyous Moon Festival, the delicate glow of the moonlight bathed the entire surroundings as I stood in front of a full-length mirror, carefully zipping up my dress. "Why am I the only one attending the festival first?" I pursed my lips with a mixture of annoyance and frustration, "What would our guests and the rest of our pack think if they saw this?"I wasn't surprised when Lincoln suddenly asked me to attend the festival with Alexei, saying he had some last-minute issues to resolve. I was thrilled that he was too busy to monitor me like he usually did, but I knew I had to maintain appearances to avoid suspicion. Everything was finally falling into place, and I was so close to achieving the freedom I wanted."I am so sorry, hon," My husband walked into the room, placing a soothing kiss on my cheeks, "I promise I will make it up to you when we return."We both knew that was a lie but I wasn't ready to call him out on it yet. Suppressing a scowl, I turned aro
ZAYNI stealthily slipped out of the crowd when the bell started to ring to join my men who were waiting for me near the entrance. Maisie seemed to be talking with the pack priestess with a nervous expression, but I knew she would be able to handle it. I was going on a hunt right now, and there was nothing that was going to stop me from catching my prey."Where are you going, Zayn?" A small hand tugged my trousers, causing me to tense up as the young voice continued, "Mama said that we mustn't leave when that woman starts dancing there."My gaze followed the direction of his finger pointed at the pack priestess, who had already begun the ritual. I knew I didn't have a lot of time left to save those missing children, so I bent my knees to talk to him, "You go ahead, Alexei. I need to go somewhere. I will be back soon.”“Okay.” I was relieved when I felt his grip on me slowly slacken so I quickly left the party before anyone else tried to stop me. The men I had deployed to monitor Linc
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