HarlynTheo was stubborn and always getting in trouble. His pack was the smallest but the ones who got more in trouble. It was even crazier because his father who used to be the beta before he took over was a good man. I often wondered how such a man would birth a son like Theo. He always looked and acted like a rebel and at some point, there were rumors that he wanted to break away from the Crimson Moon pack. He was obviously summoned and he denied it. it had been all over the palace and that’s how I found out. “The more you talk about Theo, the more I think he might do something crazy if you don’t stop him,”Damien said. “Something like trying to go rogue?”I asked and Damien nodded. “He won’t dare. He won’t be the first to try and they all end up regretting it. he knows what kind of consequences awaits him if he ever tries something like that,”Bernardo growled beside me. I looked at him and he looked very much like the feared, powerful ruler of the Crimson Moon. His eyes met mi
HarlynWe were both escorted to a waiting car and the drive to the clinic where the injured pack members were didn’t take up to five minutes.“Alpha,”A voice said when we got to the entrance of the clinic. Even though I hadn’t had him speak a lot, I recognized his voice. Theo. The beta of the sub-pack who got attacked. He was tall and slim with a masculinity that didn’t rob off on me nicely. When his eyes came to me, I felt the need to hide behind Bernardo who noticed my discomfort and growled at him. He quickly averted his eyes.“What happened here, Theo?”Bernardo asked.“An attack!”Theo answered. He sounded disrespectful. He didn’t even greet Bernardo properly even though he should have. But Bernardo didn’t seem to mind so I didn’t give it much thought.“How could you let something like that happen? Where were you when your pack members were attacked and how come you didn’t involve the council of elders and other betas?”Bernardo growled. “I didn’t let it happen it happened beca
Harlyn I opened my eyes when I heard the man gasping. When my eyes met his, he had a look of awe in his eye. I looked to check if he was okay. “Hey? Do you still feel any kind of pain?”I asked. He answered by taking off one of the bandages and showing me completely flawless skin. It was my turn to let out a gasp. I stepped aside when he tried to get out of the bed and heard a couple of more gasps from the others in the room. The room soon erupted in murmurs. I knew why. They each wanted to be the next. My eyes went to Bernardo who stood in the corner to give me space to do my thing and he had a proud look which made my heart swell. It still felt surreal but I was really doing this. I didn’t know the first about being a healer but I was healing the members of my pack. I walked to the man next to the one I just healed. His injuries were less than the others. I placed my hand on him and closed my eyes. Once again. I was greeted with a vision. He was fighting too. two bears this time
Bernardo I carried Harlyn into the suite that was reserved for us. We couldn’t go back to the palace today because I had a lot of things to take care of. Harlyn already did a lot for the pack and she wasn’t even queen yet. I watched her heal every man in that room earlier and marveled at how someone so important was mated to me. I realized just how lucky I was when each man that got healed came to me smiling. The pack members that got attacked were so certain that they would die when their healing power did not kick in and the doctors were unable to do anything for them either. All Harlyn had to do was place a hand on them and they were good to go. I laid her on the bed and sat near her. pushing the hair out of her face. She looked calm in her sleep. Earlier when I saw her collapse, I had been so scared that she had used all her strength to heal them but Damien had showed up right on time and told me that she would be okay and that it was the effect of her healing so many wolves at
Bernardo Thanks to my beautiful mate, the fucker was able to walk in with his legs and not a wheelchair. I wasn’t really happy about it. I wanted him to suffer a little for the misfortune he brought to the pack because he couldn’t control his libido or at least pick someone not taken. “I brought him here to tell us everything that he knows. The search has been fruitless so far and the only lead we got is from him.”I told them and they all nodded. “So? Are you going to tell us?”I turned to him. He looked scared. As he should because I was so close to tearing him apart too. “I didn’t do it. Yes, I brought a woman that was mated to a bear to the pack but that’s not what caused the fight. Annie’s mate doesn’t even want her. He rejected her and abused her. I found her. nurtured her back to health and brought her back to the pack with me. I didn’t touch or sleep with her.”I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Did he really think he could tell such lies and get away with it? Well, he
Harlyn I let out a sigh as I entered the room and walked sluggishly to the bed. I lay on it while beating myself up for going to disrupt the Alpha King’s meeting with the elders and the betas when I wasn’t even sure.“Why did you do it?”I scolded myself wearily. I knew I should have stayed put. I tried to talk myself out of it but in the end, I decided to be a good person and talk to him because I didn’t want an innocent wolf to suffer. And now see where that got me.Not only did Bernardo not believe what I said, but he also tried to get in my head to find out if I was lying. I knew why he did it but it still made me sad that he couldn’t trust my words. I had been sleeping peacefully and suddenly I was back in that man’s head. I saw him again. This time, I saw a clear picture of the place he had been when the wolf had attacked him. His house. I tried to see the face of the man who transformed into a big black and white wolf but his face was covered by some invisible covering. I jus
Harlyn “What happened?”I asked again when Bernardo didn’t answer the first time. He looked like he was holding back and trying to control his rage. I didn’t know if he was angry at me or someone else. Hell, I wanted our mating bond to be complete already so that I could easily know whatever goes on in his head too. I realized it would be much easier for us to know each other if we could read each other’s thoughts. No lies or half-truths. “Your Majesty?”I called. He let out a sigh. “We need your help again,”He finally said in a defeated tone. He looked like he didn’t want me to help again. not because my helping was getting in his way but because he was actually concerned for me. at least that’s how I saw it. “Did something happen? Was there another attack?”I asked. Already ready to go help out even though I was still tired from healing those men. “There wasn’t another attack. One of the women that were taken was found and she is in a really bad shape right now,”He revealed.
Bernardo I pulled Harlyn with me out of the room where the woman she had just healed was crying and hugging her mate who had made the distress call to inform me and the council that his mate had been found and that he was losing her. I acted immediately, rushing to the room that Harlyn had been in, and once again, she followed me and once again in the space of less than four hours, she healed another person making the number of people she healed eleven. I couldn’t thank her enough for her sacrifices. When I got back into the meeting room earlier. I told the elders and betas that the man was telling the truth. I didn’t regret dismissing him. The council had been against it since everyone was so sure that it was his fault. I told them if they didn’t have any evidence, no one could really make him take the blame. Told them to bring forth evidence that he was the one responsible or forget about it. They were not happy but none of them could question my decision. I had just dismissed hi
Bernardo “That was easier than I predicted.” I let out on the drive back to the palace after spending hours giving out orders and making a list of intruders in my kingdom that I hadn’t been aware of. Funny how they all gave in without a fight. I expected them to fight back or try to escape but it went the opposite way which was okay by me. I might have the strength but that doesn’t mean I want to fight all the time. They were all leaving my kingdom tonight. Not one of them will be left. I already warned them that if they ever tried to come back, it would be death on arrival. A total of one hundred and thirty intruders. Seventy of them were bears and the others were made up of different breeds. I don’t know how Sean was able to gather that much and hide them away in the pack without being noticed. Who was I fooling? I knew how. I just hated how much freedom he had to do those things and get away with them for years. “It looked easy to you because you didn’t have to beat those
Harlyn“Don’t even bring that up, I don’t want to hear it. It won’t work!” She warned me. I sighed. Both my clients don’t want to know each other. Such a loss.“Fine, I won’t bring it up. You both are not fun. I just don’t want Octavia to get him.” Helaine stared at me in confusion. “Octavia, the witch. It’s clear that she likes him and wants him. He told me that she kind of became a friend and he only sees her as a friend but I don’t think that will last. They are bound to get together at some point.” I lamented.“So?” “So? Is that all you have to say? The man might be your mate. Don’t you care that there’s a witch out there, out to get him?” Helaine shook her head, eyeing me as if I was crazy.“Do you really want me to be worried about that? I don’t know this man and you seem to be forgetting the keyword in your sentence. ‘might’ I can assure you that he isn’t my mate. He can get on with whoever he wants.” Helaine said firmly, leaving no room for argument.“Just give up.” M
Harlyn“Helaine!” I yelled and ran into her arms. Crazy girl. She scared me. I pulled her into the room with me. I hugged her again. “Laine! You scared me!” I scolded her and pulled out of the hug to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. She was really here. I didn’t expect her to be back already. She didn’t even say anything when we spoke on the phone.“Baby girl. Surprise.” She cheered. “Surprise? You didn’t even tell me that you were coming! I thought it was another fucker trying to trick me.” I let out and hugged her again. “Sorry, sis. I didn’t think of that. I just wanted to surprise you. I didn’t mean to scare you.” She apologized. I didn’t mind anymore. She was here. She was really back to the Crimson Moon. I eased out of our hug again and looked her over. She dyed her hair black and now, we looked so alike that it would be hard to tell us apart.“You dyed your hair.” I pointed out. she nodded and smiled.“I wanted us to look exactly the same. Do you like it?” Do I like
Harlyn“There’s no one here.” I whispered to myself, looking around again. I must have hallucinated the movement. Maybe I was seeing things that weren't there because I was worrying so much. I can’t even talk myself out of worrying because there was literally a war going on in my kingdom right now and it could get worse.I really don’t want it to get worse. I don’t want the pack members or others in the kingdom to be affected by what’s going on. So far, no one in the kingdom except the people involved knew what was going on. I wish we would resolve it without it escalating to the point that everyone else would be affected.“Please,” I whispered to myself as I turned and made my way back to the room. I could only wish and pray for safety now. There was nothing else I could do. If only I could fight. Maybe I should learn how to fight too. “That’s not what a Luna does!” “Bernardo.” My heart sang when I heard his voice in my head. I thought of using our mind link but I didn’t want to
Theo “Shit!” I cursed when I heard her walking towards me. Yes, I came for her but I didn’t want her to see me yet. Not yet. I don’t want anyone to know that I was already in the Crimson Moon. It took everything to escape that witch. She had been on my tail every day and made it hard for me to leave. I caught her off-guard and left when she least expected it. If my hunch was right, she already called that bastard and told him that I left. Fuck her for choosing to be on his side when I found her first and even gave her my mark. When I am done here, I will surely go back and make sure to pay her back. Even when she had been helping me, I planned on disposing of her when I no longer needed her but now, she made it so much easier to do away with her. I hid behind a pillar and held my breath as Harlyn's footsteps grew closer. I didn’t want her to see me until I was sure I could get her out of the palace without anyone finding out. It didn’t take long for me to find out that my stup
Harlyn“What happened again?” I asked him as soon as he dropped the call. He looked at me worriedly. Well, it was definitely bad.“He found it.” I stared at him in confusion.“He found another den of bears.” Of all the things I expected him to say, bears weren't one of them. Bears? For the Crimson Moon, bears were as unwanted as vampires and witches. They were the worst because of the history the Crimson Moon has with them. “What? In this pack?” I questioned even though I already knew the answer to that.“Yes, I found a map that day at the underground hideout of Sean and I gave it to him. That’s what he and Damien went to check out and I have to leave right now.” He explained and started walking away. “Are you going back to the Orange Moon?” I asked him. He turned around and shook his head.“No, I will call my pack to let them know just in case Theo shows up there and I will call my parents too. I am needed more here.” He told me and started walking away again. “Let me come
Harlyn “Why did she call you this time? Does she have new information?” I asked him. He nodded. “Okay, is it bad? Do you not want me to ask?” It was clear by his body language that he didn’t want me to know but I wanted to know. It was important that I know as I am the Luna and Queen of the Crimson Moon. If it concerns my kingdom, then it concerns me. Unless, maybe it’s not about my kingdom. Either way, I still wanted to know. “I would much rather speak to the king.” I resisted the urge to curse at him. Really? It wasn’t the first time he said something like that to me but for the first time, I felt offended. What did he see me as? Did he think I couldn’t handle whatever news it was? “You will tell me because it involves my kingdom and my people. I am Luna and I deserve to know. You have no choice!” I told him firmly. I could tell by his reaction that he didn’t expect me to react the way I did. “Lyn I sh---“ “No! Tell me. It’s a command!” I let out. I didn’t mean
Harlyn “There’s a handbook. I asked her and she told me she has a lot written down in all the years that she has known about her powers. She is willing to give all that she wrote down to you. She also wants to meet you but I told her that you can’t see her now. Hopefully, soon.” Hillan explained. I wanted to jump on him. I wanted to hug and kiss his cheeks. It was the best news ever. I really wanted something as some form of guide because right now, it feels like I am using my powers without knowing the depth of it. “I would love to meet her too and yes, I really need the handbook.” I told him enthusiastically. “I will have it sent down to the Crimson Moon by tomorrow.” “Wow, so soon?” I let out. He smiled and nodded. “Yes, I told you. I already asked her before. I was going to get it down here anyway. I just have to make a call and someone will send it over. It should arrive in two to three days.” I really wanted to hug him but I didn’t. Instead, I reached and touch
Harlyn I woke up the next morning alone. I was used to waking up alone now so I didn’t think much of it, I just went about my morning routine before breakfast. After the events of the past two days, I actually hoped that today would just be a normal day for me. I really didn’t want to deal with any negativity. I knew I was reaching out because as long as Theo and everyone associated with him and his father are still out there, there will definitely be negative things happening. I just hope it doesn’t affect those I care about and all the good people of the Crimson Moon. Even though I knew the chance of it being a peaceful day was low, I still made a mental note to make the most of today. I didn’t even notice Bernardo had left a note for me until I finished getting ready. I only saw the note because I went to pick up my phone from the bedside. I smiled when I saw the note. “I didn’t want to wake you because you were sleeping so peacefully. Out for my daily kingly duties and w