Erica is the beloved favorite of the Moonlight pack. The Moon Goddess had created a remarkable wolf with her, the only daughter of the late Beta who was adopted by the Alpha family. With vibrant red hair and glistening silver eyes, she easily enchanted everyone around her. Like all werewolves, Erica longs for her true mate, the one crafted just for her by the Moon Goddess. Although Johnston, the Gamma’s son, adores her, Erica is reluctant to fully commit to him because she knows that every wolf has a destined mate. Determined to find hers, she sets off on a journey through eight neighboring packs in search of her other half. Meanwhile, Johnston grapples with anxiety over possibly losing her but remains steadfast in his belief that they are fated and their bond simply hasn't been revealed by the Moon Goddess yet. He discreetly shadows her throughout her journey, often in disguise. As Erica moves through each pack, she observes the intrigues and secrets among the high-ranking. Her quest is made even more challenging when she encounters males who are not bashful about using witchcraft to create a false mate bond with her, or using deceptive tactics to seduce her. And along the way she even came across an evil sister. By the end of her search, Erica had gained a wealth of experience and knowledge. Eventually, Johnston and Erica discover their origins and the Moon Goddess's plans work out well. But whether their love can withstand these changes in their rankings is a serious question...
View MoreERICA’S Point Of View
Excitement is all I feel when waking up. Today marks the day when I’ll leave my precious pack, the people whom I’ve known and loved all my life, to go into the wide world searching for my fated mate.
To ensure I was well-prepared, I did my research among couples in my pack.
In particular, we discussed how to find and recognize your mate as well as the special signs. I have heard many stories about a breathtaking and unique scent that only mates can detect from each other. Mated females were very open in describing the feeling of sparks and electricity coursing through their bodies leading up to the steamy, wet intercourse that's part of the bond. Weird thing.
I wonder how much truth these tales hold. But if it’s true, I want to experience every aspect.
Yeah, all of it, from the touching to the intimacy. Ezra, my bestie, who is mated to the hot six-pack body and newly-appointed Beta Richel, lectured me that high-ranked wolves, once they find their destined mate, proceed to mate and mark.
“Make sure to be marked at your peak when he mates you," Ezra would remind me repeatedly. “Girl, that feeling!! You won’t know what will come over you,” she told me, excited.
As I listen to Ezra spill details about her mating, a rare occurrence for my shy girlfriend, I can't help but question what caused this sudden openness. Although being mated to Richel for over three years, Ezra still retains an innocent air. On second thought, there has always been something unusual about her scent. At least, most of the time. So this couple must go to it a lot.
I’ll be on a mission today, equipped with the whole arsenal of theoretical information about mating.
My "mission bag" contains a map of the eight packs that I intend to visit. However, werewolves are notoriously private regarding their territories, so relying solely on online maps may not be the way to go.
Mind that, I do not want to risk accidentally passing by my mate’s pack or even not being able to recognize him or even mistreat him. That would be a disaster. Here is where my uncertainties creep in. ‘What if he has already given up on finding me and accepted a chosen mate?’
"I am already twenty-four," I murmured. He is likely one or two years older than me, considering werewolves discover their mates at the age of eighteen. Waiting for seven-plus years may have been too much for him to bear.
‘Get yourself together, Erica,’ I instantly heard my wolf Era reprimanding, ‘Those who don't dare to risk, won't win.’
Era is the best part of me and has always been a great help. We never disagree, so she is all up with this mission. ‘It is a risk you have to take to move on in life,’ she urged me.
So, that is today. My life motto is to always stick with Plan A, as I don't believe in second-guessing and having a backup plan. Plan B seems like an excuse for failure rather than a viable option. If need be, I'll revise Plan A until it works instead of giving up on it entirely.
Sprinting out of bed, I rush to the bathroom to freshen up. Packing has been completed since I started it a week ago with the help of my wonderful friend, Ezra.
“Whoooooottttt,” I let out, thinking about the nagging of that girl.
Last night was a tearful scene since she struggled to handle my departure. Afraid of never seeing me again, she clung to my shirt, holding tight. If only she weren’t already mated, surely it would be the both of us on the road today.
“Why do you have to pack all of your stuff?” Ezra complained too many times as I folded one of my sweaters and tried to fit it into the overflowing bag. "You're definitely coming back, you have to. And make sure to tell Mr. Right that I demand he ensure your return!" she stressed.
I let out a sigh. This is not going to be easy for either of us. We have known each other our whole lives; we practically came into this world at the same time. Our mothers were side by side in the delivery room, pushing us out. Pack doctor Janet even told us once that between contractions, our mothers had enough energy to agree on matching us up if one was male and the other female. The Moon Goddess saved us in this. Two flowers were born that day, after all. Lucky for us, no arranged marriage here.
I took my time to finish my business in the bathroom. No, I really have to go, I promise. But still, it is not an easy task to leave behind the life that I have lived for so long. In spite of this internal struggle, I took the clothes I selected for my departure from the walk-in closet and put them on. I’ve selected an outfit suitable for the journey ahead, a white tank top paired with olive green leggings and a black sweater draped over my waist.
‘You go girl,’ I mustered up my courage, looking in the mirror for the last time.
Back in the bedroom, I crashed on the couch and took out my phone. Ezra is the first I must inform that I am ready. My parents, the Alpha and Luna of the Moonlight pack, are probably already waiting for me in their office.
“Best friend, I am ready to roll,” I told her as soon as she picked up her phone. “Make sure to be at the entrance of the packhouse in fifteen. No way am I leaving without bidding you farewell properly.”
“I’ll be dead if I’m not there,” Ezra replied. I can perceive her efforts in trying to hold back her emotions. This will be hard on her, I know. Nonetheless, I have faith in the fact that she is rooting for me, wants me to find my mate, and also experience the strong bond she shares with Richel...
"Prince, Princess, your rooms are ready," the Royal Secretary informed us as he saw me yawn. "Xena has already retired, although I think she's on the phone with her mate. There's nothing but giggling coming from her apartment."We laughed at this remark and followed the Secretary until we reached a pair of double doors."This is the Prince's suite," the Secretary explained. "I will take the Princess to another one on a higher floor. The plan is for you to move in tomorrow after the Acceptance Ceremony.""Absolutely not!" Johnston objected.The Secretary looked at us bewildered. "But...""Don't worry, Secretary. We're used to being together. It has never been any different. I wouldn't be able to sleep if she weren't nearby," Johnston reassured him.The Secretary shrugged, wished us a good night, and left.As we stepped inside, we couldn't believe the luxury that greeted us. The sitting room alone was as big as an entire floor of the packhouse in Moon Light. The décor was extravagant an
Erica’s POVAs I looked out of the hatch of the Royal Jet, I saw a large number of people waiting. Wolves had come from far and wide to the Kingdom to see the long-lost Prince with their own eyes and perhaps get a handshake.It was overwhelming; Johnston clearly still had to get used to this turnaround in his life.Ironically, it was expected that I would be the one to emerge renewed from this search for my true mate. As the Alpha female, everyone assumed that my mate would be an Alpha's son and that I would now be the Luna in some pack.In the end, both Johnston and I became richer in all aspects from this trip.He is the Crown Prince of the Royal Kingdom of Werewolves now, and I’m his fated mate. Yes, fated, not chosen. That was revealed some hours ago, thanks to Xena’s abilities to lift the curse of the Black witches on our Lycan wolves.We now knew that we were the pups of the Queen and her best friend.The two had agreed to mate us as soon as we were of age. But rebellion broke o
Future Alpha Marco’s POVThis woman is going to be the death of me!I followed her into the nearby forest where she had run after the King had dismissed her. She was furious, her aura bursting with hot energy. I feared that if I got too close, I might get burned by her anger.“Jannel!” I called out impatiently in my Alpha tone.Although she was a Lycan with higher capabilities than I, the mate bond made her sensitive to me. Our wolves had accepted each other, but it was only Jannel who resisted, driven by her ambitions. Despite her superior strength and abilities, the bond we shared created an undeniable connection between us, one that she struggled to ignore. Her aspirations were clouding her judgment at the moment, but I knew that as my Luna, she would be able to use her remarkable skills to elevate our pack to unprecedented heights.Jannel was ambitious, her sights set on the grandeur of the Royal Kingdom.She dreamed of power and influence, of making a name for herself beyond the
"Alpha Florien!""Daddy! Mom!"Erica ran to her parents and hugged them tightly. A sob of joy escaped her as she deeply inhaled their familiar scent. Never before had she needed their comforting warmth as she did now. She knew that as soon as they were near, everything would be alright. She had nothing more to fear.Johnston walked to his Alpha and shook his hand with a relieved grin."I knew I had to come. When you told me the Royals were nearby, I felt that the moment of truth had arrived," Alpha Florien stated before he turned to the Royal couple at the head of the table.After Erica greeted her friends exuberantly, the newcomers approached the Royals with their Alpha and Luna as well."My King, please accept our greetings," Alpha Florien showed respect for the King. All four Moon Light members made a slight bow to the Royal couple."Alpha Florien, I am forever grateful to you for keeping my son safe in your pack. I am indebted to you forever," the King stated gratefully as he stoo
Erica's face twisted in shock, and I could sense her internal struggle. Her eyes darted between me and the Queen, disbelief written all over her beautiful features."This is ridiculous!" Erica finally burst out, her voice quivering with anger. "You can't expect us to just end things over some outdated agreement. Our bond is genuine, our love is real!"Her voice echoed in the room, the raw intensity of her emotions filling the air. I could see the fire in her eyes, a blazing defiance that I deeply admired. This was the woman I loved, fierce and unyielding, unwilling to bend to an unjust decree.The Queen’s eyes softened somewhat, yet she stayed resolute. There was a flash of sympathy, I could see the internal conflict she faced in enforcing this archaic promise."I understand how you feel, Erica, but this arrangement was established at birth. It's a question of duty and honor," she stated, her voice firm yet gentle.Erica's hands clenched into fists in her lap, her nails digging into h
Johnston’s Point of ViewAs we entered the conference room, we encountered two middle-aged women along with several men.At the head of the expansive table sat a couple I immediately identified as the King and Queen. Their commanding presence was palpable, underscored by their luxurious royal garments. As we approached closer to Erica, she and I both offered a subtle bow in respect.“Greetings to the King and Queen,” we said in unison.I sensed a change in the atmosphere; the room seemed electrified. As we raised our heads, I saw that the Queen's eyes glistened with tears, and she quietly sniffled while trying to keep her composure intact. Her gaze locked on mine, revealing just enough of a crack in her regal demeanor to expose a deep vulnerability beneath it all. Watching her fight back tears as she sought to connect with my wolf on an innate, almost primal level was both heartwarming and overpowering.However, Tax was merely a Gamma wolf and had to submit to the authority of the Lyc
"I wouldn't do that if I were you, Gamma."Rooted to the spot, I stared at the dark-skinned woman before me, Royal Gamma Jannel. Behind her stood the future Alpha of the pack, Marco. I recognized him from training sessions we had previously attended together at the Council's center."Gamma, this is a personal matter between Erica and me," I snapped at her. "Stay out of it!"I was in no mood for hierarchical complications, I knew I had the right to a personal conversation with my woman without interference from others, including Royals."I'm not questioning that, but I just want to prevent you from making a cardinal mistake," she explained dryly. "The King and Queen are waiting for both of you. And regarding our conversation in the Kingdom, please don't jump to conclusions, you took my words completely out of context. I never suggested you were siblings."I stared at her, bewildered, a glimmer of hope sparking within me.Did she mean that Erica and I weren’t …?I could
Johnston’s Point of ViewIn an instant, Era jumps out of the window onto the roof of the main floor and then down to the soft grass in the garden. I made sure no one was around before tapping on the window, ensuring there were no witnesses.“Shift, love,” I instructed Erica. In a flash, she stood bare before me. I retrieved the dress she'd tossed out of the window and helped her slip it on gracefully. Damn! This girl is stunning. I swallowed hard several times to control myself.“Come, let’s head into the forest," I suggested, holding her hand. “We need to talk.”She willingly walked alongside me. "Why don't you just use the front door, Johnston?" she inquired. "I'm sure the Beta wouldn't mind your presence here."As we strolled along the forest path, I drew her closer to me. She released my hand and wrapped her arms around my waist. When we discovered a clearing, I gently guided her down to sit beside me on the ground. Resting her head against my shoulder, I could hear her sigh with c
Erica's Point of View stillAs we approached the Harvest Moon packhouse, the decorations became increasingly beautiful.This pack went out of their way to make us feel welcome. However, I'm beginning to sense that something is on the horizon. I’m not sure if it’s the same feeling Xena experienced, but my werewolf instincts are heightened, gearing up for a significant change.This delightful reception is intended not for the Royals, but for us.With this kind of escort, we are certainly treated like special guests. As I parked in front of the porch, three handsome men approached us. From their aura, I sensed that one was the Beta and with him the Head Warrior, while the other two were clearly Lycans. However, they exuded no menacing vibe; rather, they seemed very welcoming."Alpha female Erica, welcome to Harvest Moon," the tall blonde announced with a wide smile. "We're thrilled to have you here and grateful that you've chosen our pack for your unforgettable visit."An unforgettable v
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