Johnston’s POV"Did that fool actually believe I had wiped my face with that ridiculous potion?!"I found it difficult to manage my anger.Do I look like a fool? I just met someone, and he thinks I'd trust them to put something on my face right after my woman disappeared?!"Seriously?" I grumbled.I left with the Alpha but exited the car at the border. While Alpha Rudi seemed fine with another man spiritedly taking his mate away, I certainly was not. I'm unwilling to entertain any spiritual nonsense, especially after sensing a very negative energy emanating from that man.He is not a white wizard. I'm absolutely certain that this idiot is evil."He is!" Tax confirmed. "Do your thing, and I'll show you the way. Just move quickly, our mate is about to be taken," my wolf urged me. Quickly, I pulled out my phone and texted Xander.'Man, where are you?''Well, I would return to my pack, but my wolf is restless and insists on staying close to Xena,' he replied.My phone rang within seconds.
Xander and I sneaked into the house, only to find that warlock beside Erica, kissing her face. The sight made my blood boil, with every fiber of my being urging me to tear him apart. We truly had to rush, Tax was on edge, his growls echoing in my mind. In just a few more minutes, I would be unable to restrain him. 'Tax, reach out to Era and tell her to delay whatever those two are planning,' I instructed my wolf, striving for control. Closing my eyes, I tried to shut out the unbearable scene before me. Erica cooperating with that wicked man was beyond comprehension, he must have cast a spell on her, this wasn’t like her at all. Several seconds went by, each stretching into what felt like an eternity. At last, Tax's voice resonated in my mind once more. 'Johnston, Era reports that she's handling it. However, the warlock gave Erica a potion that weakened her. So Era must use all her energy to stop Erica,' he explained. 'Please hurry up, or I'll take down that demon myself!' he snarl
Johnston’s POV still"Let's pause at the clearing before going to the packhouse. We need to have a talk," I proposed. A few minutes later, we reached the location and I assisted Erica as she stepped out. Guiding her to a bench, I embraced her closely while gently caressing her back. Meanwhile, Xander was similarly comforting Xena, who had already come out of anesthesia. "Are you both okay?" I asked, looking from Erica to Xena. They gave a nod. "My love, can you share what happened to you?" Erica closed her eyes, her hands trembling slightly, and began to speak. "I believe he cast a spell on me. I was there in the background, but something beyond my control took over. It was terrible watching him touch me while I initiated intimacy," she said tearfully. "I never want to relive this, it was the worst experience of my life." I cradle her gently and sway with a comforting rhythm. "You don't need to. I'm really happy you're back with me," I whispered gently. "I woul
ERICA’S Point Of ViewExcitement 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, p
I heave the backpack onto my side and roll both bags to the elevator of the packhouse. On the first floor, an Omega runs over to me and takes my bags.“Is my car ready?” I asked him.“Yes Erica, shining like a diamond, fully loaded with snacks and blankets,” he grinned. “Liza made sure you won’t starve on your way.”“The Beta organized a full tank and a maintenance checkup for the entire car. All good,” he assured me.Once again, I feel the love for my pack. I’m so proud of our legacy. All wolves here are treated with respect regardless of their rank.Omegas are supposed to be the weakest of a werewolf pack. In most packs, they’re treated badly, being abused and enslaved. But my strong Alpha-dad ensured the safety of everyone here. No one is discriminated against or abused in this pack because we function as a big family where each member holds value. We are a chain that keeps this pack running and guarantees our safety.Discrimination is punished severely; my Alpha made sure of that b
My parents really made sure that I'll be arriving in style at the guest packs. Before me stood a pitch-black and shiny Tahoe SUV with dark-tinted windows - the latest model, fully loaded. My bags were already in the back. On the passenger's seat was a food bridge packed with snacks, as well as a cooler holding various brands of drinks. The pack knows I love our own brewed Parbo Radler or Parbo Chiller; they are better than all those international brands that humans make. Mom opens the car door and the Alpha just picks me up like I weigh nothing and drops my giggling self in the driver’s seat. I love VIP treatment and they know it. Dad digitally starts the car before handing me the key. I shift to Drive, slowly exiting from packhouse entrance with one hand dipping into a bag with rose petals.On leaving, I tossed the roses into the air as a token of my deep love for my pack family. As I looked in the mirror, I saw them all smiling and waving at me. I cherish them so mu
“I just wanted to say goodbye in private once more”, he explained. "Do you really want to do this, love”, he inquired with a straight face. “We could become chosen mates. Your fated may not be alive anymore or might already be committed to some other girl. Pursuing him would simply lead you down the path of being a homewrecker, then." "We can make it work, hon," he almost begged as he tenderly took my hand. Johnston is two years younger than me and has not found his mate either. To be precise, he never made any effort to look for her. For as long as I can recall, he only had eyes for me, and all of his emotional investments were into our relationship.We bumped into each other at kindergarten and after that encounter he never left my side. When I took a tumble and scraped my knees, he helped me up with care before planting a gentle kiss on them and cleaned up my dirty hands like a real gentleman. At the age of four, he had already decided to make m
Johnston’s Point of viewShe means the world to me, is my everything!!The love of my life, the very purpose of my existence.I am not sure if she comprehends the extent of my emotions towards her.It has been eighteen years and my love for her has never diminished a bit.As I stand here in the woods, watching the distance between us grow larger, my heart just can't stop screaming, "I love you, Erica."I have nothing on hand and cannot do anything to prevent her from leaving. It is beyond my control.It would be the end of me if I never saw her again. That is why I offered the Alpha to be her undercover protector. He knows that I would give my life to keep her safe, and being close to her means that I would always get a whiff of her delicious scent.I love this girl, and I am one hundred percent sure she is my fated mate. However, the Moon Goddess has not yet revealed this to us through a mate bond, she has her own divine timing and plans for us; there's no doubt about
Johnston’s POV still"Let's pause at the clearing before going to the packhouse. We need to have a talk," I proposed. A few minutes later, we reached the location and I assisted Erica as she stepped out. Guiding her to a bench, I embraced her closely while gently caressing her back. Meanwhile, Xander was similarly comforting Xena, who had already come out of anesthesia. "Are you both okay?" I asked, looking from Erica to Xena. They gave a nod. "My love, can you share what happened to you?" Erica closed her eyes, her hands trembling slightly, and began to speak. "I believe he cast a spell on me. I was there in the background, but something beyond my control took over. It was terrible watching him touch me while I initiated intimacy," she said tearfully. "I never want to relive this, it was the worst experience of my life." I cradle her gently and sway with a comforting rhythm. "You don't need to. I'm really happy you're back with me," I whispered gently. "I woul
Xander and I sneaked into the house, only to find that warlock beside Erica, kissing her face. The sight made my blood boil, with every fiber of my being urging me to tear him apart. We truly had to rush, Tax was on edge, his growls echoing in my mind. In just a few more minutes, I would be unable to restrain him. 'Tax, reach out to Era and tell her to delay whatever those two are planning,' I instructed my wolf, striving for control. Closing my eyes, I tried to shut out the unbearable scene before me. Erica cooperating with that wicked man was beyond comprehension, he must have cast a spell on her, this wasn’t like her at all. Several seconds went by, each stretching into what felt like an eternity. At last, Tax's voice resonated in my mind once more. 'Johnston, Era reports that she's handling it. However, the warlock gave Erica a potion that weakened her. So Era must use all her energy to stop Erica,' he explained. 'Please hurry up, or I'll take down that demon myself!' he snarl
Johnston’s POV"Did that fool actually believe I had wiped my face with that ridiculous potion?!"I found it difficult to manage my anger.Do I look like a fool? I just met someone, and he thinks I'd trust them to put something on my face right after my woman disappeared?!"Seriously?" I grumbled.I left with the Alpha but exited the car at the border. While Alpha Rudi seemed fine with another man spiritedly taking his mate away, I certainly was not. I'm unwilling to entertain any spiritual nonsense, especially after sensing a very negative energy emanating from that man.He is not a white wizard. I'm absolutely certain that this idiot is evil."He is!" Tax confirmed. "Do your thing, and I'll show you the way. Just move quickly, our mate is about to be taken," my wolf urged me. Quickly, I pulled out my phone and texted Xander.'Man, where are you?''Well, I would return to my pack, but my wolf is restless and insists on staying close to Xena,' he replied.My phone rang within seconds.
Erica’s POVWhen I opened my eyes, I felt a little dizzy.My vision was blurred, and I had to blink a few times to see my surroundings properly. In a corner, I saw Luna Sarai sitting on a mud chair, supported by the wall. She was unconscious, her face pale. I stumbled over and shook her shoulders.“Luna, wake up. Something has happened to us,” I whispered urgently. I blew on her face a few times. A few seconds later, she slowly opened her eyes and stared at me.“Luna, wake up. We have been kidnapped. We have to find a way out,” I explained to her. She just stared at me, her body stiffened but she was still unresponsive.At that moment, I heard a noise coming our way. Someone appeared in the doorway, and I kind of remembered him as the man who came to meet us at the clearing. Behind him was Xena.“Xena, what's going on? Where's Johnston?” I asked her urgently. "Why are we here?"“Erica, my Master here will explain everything to us. I don't know everything that's going o
Johnston followed suit, his movements precise and controlled. "Erica," he murmured gently. As he applied the liquid to his face, his eyes briefly closed as though searching for an inner connection. I grabbed the last bottle and mirrored their actions.I pretended to perform a ritual by closing my eyes for an extra moment and taking a deep breath, as though I were absorbing power from the bottle. The air around us seemed charged with unusual energy, and I could feel their eyes on me, observing my every action with suspicion.All three of them gazed at me intently until I opened my eyes and smiled, exuding a sense of calmness and reassurance."This will enable you to maintain your connection with them," I assured, my voice steady. "Please, be assured they are safe. They'll be back with you before you know it."The Alpha and Johnston shared a wary glance, but the ritual appeared to have pacified them for now. The delicate spark of trust I had kindled was fragile, and I understood that c
"My mate! Where is she? You bastard!" the Alpha roared, half-shifted into his huge black wolf.His fur bristled with rage, and his eyes glowed with a feral intensity. He was ready to behead me but remembered at the last moment that he needed me to get his mate back. His growl reverberated through the air, I was sure it could be heard miles from here."Erica!!" Johnston bellowed now with desperation and fury.He, too, was almost shifted, his claws out and his sharp fangs exposed. His eyes were pitch dark, filled with a savage determination. These powerful werewolves were deeply infatuated with their mates and were not to be underestimated. They were willing to go to great lengths to get their women back. I have to tread carefully now."Relax," I signed with my hands, trying to project calmly. "Everything will be fine. I know how to get them back. This is just temporary.""What do you mean by that?! Why did she suddenly disappear? Where is she?" the Alpha demanded, his voice dripping wi
Another party’s POVThe water rippled and then there was a soft pop.The egg had burst!This was a confirmation of an evil spirit involved in the case Xena brought before me. With this, a sense of urgency and dread was added to this mission. I exchanged a worried glance with the witch, who nodded grimly.I’m Master Brent. Xena considers me a warlock, but in fact, I am one of the remaining Endarkened Shadow hunters. For centuries, I have been looking for a way to use the divine Seraph Knife, a special weapon to make supernatural beings like me more powerful. With this weapon, I could become the master of the universe and make both demons and humans bow to me.To activate the powers of the Seraph Knife, I must mate with an angel or a supernatural being of high rank. At the peak of our mating, I have to call out the name of an angel loudly and stab the woman in the heart. I found out a long time ago that the most obvious angel was the werewolf Moon Goddess, so I was looki
“There is a clearing on the border of Crimson Moon and neutral land. Let's take our conversation there,” suggested Master Brent.‘Johnston, there is a clearing at the Crimson Moon border. Just try to get everyone there. Three more hours,’ I texted Johnston.Master Brent went on to visit some specific ancient places in our area, each location steeped in history and mystery. It was as if he was asking for permission from the elders to call for the graves. The rituals he performed were intricate, involving ancient symbols and incantations that reverberated through the air.I know this is going to be drastic. The great thing is that I will learn a lot from this experience, it is the first time that I am going to witness this. I'm excited but still scared of what might come out of this. The unknown elements of magic and the supernatural always carried a sense of danger and awe.Before we leave for Crimson Moon, we must also go to the nearby lake to sink in a sacrifice.The
Still Johnston’s POVAfter our conversation on the beach with Alpha Rudi, which didn't provide any clarity, Erica and I decided to set aside all concerns until Xena returned. During this time, we enjoyed ourselves immensely at the Crimson Moon. It felt as though we were the only ones living in this pack, entirely captivated by one another. We held hands and explored every corner together, stealing hugs and kisses whenever it pleased us. Each moment brimmed with laughter and affection, causing the days to drift by in a joyful blur. At present, I was seated on the private balcony of the room Erica shared with Xena while she took her evening nap. I was enjoying the soft glow of the setting sun enveloping everything in a warm, golden light. A few pack members were busy with cleaning tasks beneath the balcony, and I happened to overhear a conversation between two of them. As I sat on the balcony while Erica napped, I overheard a conversation