~Victoria~My life is like a roller coaster. Once, my life was so peaceful, even though I had few friends. I fell into the abyss when my parents died, and then I was pulled deeper and deeper into a black hole when Ace destroyed my life. I was on the verge of finding happiness at Alpha Jared's side until I learned my true identity.And here I am now. Back at Ace's side with twins, who are a miracle amidst all the pain I've been through.ButThe miracle wasn't just about my twins. It was about Ace. I felt it the first time I saw him holding my baby. I have to admit that Ace's demeanor was very different. He wasn't like the Ace I knew before. It wasn't as warm as Alpha Jared's attitude towards me, but I felt the change."He's a fast learner, isn't he?"I turned to find Beta Ben standing beside me. He was like a ghost until I didn't see him coming. I looked away and told him flatly, "I'm not impressed."Beta Ben chuckled as if my words were funny. "I wish you knew what he's been through s
Ace's seduction drove my wolf crazy. I'd had sex with Alpha Jared, but I'd never felt the thrill that I did with Ace. Our mate bond made it even hotter. It didn't take much for Ace to make me lose myself in passion. And Ace was right. I missed his touch. Every inch of my body ached for his touch.Ace pulled my head back and kissed my lips lustfully. His tongue explored the inside of my mouth as if he didn't want to miss a single part. Oh, my God! It made me so drunk. The harder he kissed me, the more my passion burned. Damn it! Ace made me look like a bitch who would fall into passion so quickly just because of a kiss.Fuck that bitch! My desire intensified, forcing my body to accept and reciprocate every pleasure Ace gave me. I grabbed his hair. I didn't let Ace stop.Ace pulled on my ass and spread my legs until we were fully facing each other. Ace's hands slipped into my blouse, roaming down my back, and then he unhooked my bra. I gasped and spontaneously broke the kiss. But Ace di
I shouldn't have trusted Ace in the first place. I hated him. I felt so stupid for falling for his temptation. And now I had to suffer the consequences myself. Ace had completely ruined my mood.The night I had just finished nursing my twins, Beta Ben came to see me."Ms. Russell, you've been invited to the conference room," Beta Ben said."What for? I'm not even sure I'm part of this pack anymore," I replied."I'm just relaying orders from Alpha Ace. And I advise you to come at once. Don't let Alpha Ace come get you himself because I'm sure you already know what he can do." Beta Ben tried to confront me.Ace was annoying. I hated it when he used his power to make me do what he wanted."Give me five minutes," I said gruffly."I don't mind waiting for you." Beta Ben smiled like everything was fine. Of course, nothing was fine when it came to Ace.I let out a heavy sigh and headed for the conference room. Beta Ben walked behind me, following me as if to make sure I only went into the co
After some consideration, I agreed to become Luna and lead this pack with Ace. However, I still had one question that was bothering me. What about Hayley? Before the coronation ritual, I visited Ace to ask about Hayley. I didn't want to do anything in the shadow of another figure. "Where is Ace?" I asked the servant I met. "He is in the ring, training the young warriors," the servant replied. Omegas like me don't have the fighting skills of warriors, but I've always been interested in them. When I heard that Ace was training the young warriors, I was interested in seeing him, in addition to my goal of meeting him. I heard shouts, groans, and other sounds as I approached the ring. Ace used the courtyard on the mansion's north side as a training center. I knew about it from Beta Ben. So, I quickly found the place. I saw Ace standing in the ring from a distance, facing two young warriors. I stopped at the oak tree and leaned against it while I watched Ace train his young warriors. T
It didn't take many more words to make me run over to my twins. My emotions were already frayed. I shed tears. I opened the door roughly. The sound of my babies' cries was shrill, filling all the air in the room."What happened to them?" Ace asked the nannies before me."Give her to me!" I reached out and asked for my baby girl.My baby cried until her face was red. Then I looked at my baby boy in Ace's arms. The same thing was happening to him. My babies continued to cry loudly."Honey, what's wrong? Why do you keep crying?" I held my baby, but she continued to cry."What did you give them?" Ace gave the nannies a sharp look.The nannies shook their heads in unison. "Nothing, Alpha. We've given them nothing but breast milk.""Then why are they like this?" Ace snapped at the nannies.Ace wasn't helping at all. All he did was give me more headaches. Then, almost at the same time, Beta Ben arrived."Alpha." Beta Ben greeted Ace, looking at us with some confusion. "What happened?" he ask
We were terrified. I hoped my twins wouldn't cry and let someone out there know where we were.There was another loud knock at the door. The ceiling and walls shook, kicking up dust. Holding my baby tightly, I called to the moon goddess for help."Victoria! Open the door!""It's Alpha Ace!" The nanny turned to me.It was. It was Ace's voice, and that was a relief."Hurry, open the door!" I ordered.The nanny nodded and unlocked the door. The door opened, and Ace stood there, breathing heavily."Ace?" My tongue spoke without a command.Ace's face turned red. His eyes scanned the room and stopped on me. Then he kicked his feet in and walked towards me.From where I stood, I could hear Ace's heavy breathing. I also saw blood stains on his clothes and face. He was limping slightly but didn't stop until he reached me.Ace put his palms on my shoulders and looked at my twins and my face. Then he asked, "Are you okay?"Ace's eyes were blinking hard. Even his breathing seemed to get harder. A
What Beta Ben said about the fever, I thought it was just a high temperature and cold sweat. But it wasn't at all what I had imagined. I couldn't close my eyes for a moment that night. I covered my ears with a pillow, but I could still hear Ace's cries of pain. And my wolf was dying in agony."It hurts so much." I should have been able not to care, even if Ace was dying. But my wolf kept begging me to come to Ace. And my body gave in. The pain had to stop.The pain inside me wouldn't stop if I just talked. So I decided to leave the room. Barefoot, I walked with doubt and pain toward Ace's room. With each foot I stepped on, I felt a deeper pain.In front of Ace's room, my feet stopped walking. Ace's screams broke my heart. My legs could barely hold on. After thinking for a moment, I made up my mind. I clenched my fists and dared to open the door.I first saw Beta Ben and his brother holding Ace's body. I stepped inside even though my whole body was shaking. I slowly approached the bed
For several nights, I went to Ace's room to calm him down. On the fourth night, his fever was no longer high. There were no more of Ace's screams that echoed throughout the mansion. He was already calmer. His condition was much better by then.However, Beta Ben's words from a few nights ago still ring in my ears. If it were true that Alpha Jared was part of the group that wanted the resurrection of Alpha King Salvatore, would he have been nice to me all this time to achieve that goal?"He's sleeping." The voice caught my attention. It brought me back from my reverie."Ace?" I twisted my body as I fixed my shirt.I was nursing my baby when Ace walked in. And I was quite surprised to see him."What are you doing here?" I asked as I turned to face Ace. His face was still pale. He should have stayed in the room to rest."I was worried about you." Ace leaned closer to me. "There's no point in covering this up." Ace glared at my breasts.I looked away. Even in pain, he was still very annoyi
~Rose~The party began. Bonfires were lit, and music played. Everyone was happy. Beer and venison were the main dishes. Everyone partied, danced and enjoyed the beer. That was for the adults. For us children, they forbade us from drinking beer and gave us fresh lemonade. There were only a few children in the pack. While I struggled to adapt to this new place, Rylee was already familiar with the other children. But it didn't matter. I could handle it."Hi, Rose," a boy with dark curly hair and bright brown eyes greeted me. He looked awkward and shy with red cheeks."Hi," I replied."Do you mind if I sit here?" He pointed to the seat next to me.I was actually in the mood to be alone. I'd rather sit by myself and watch the people partying. But I promised myself I would change. I wouldn't be the rude Rosemary anymore. So, I allowed him to sit next to me."Yes, of course," I said.The boy smiled broadly and sat down beside me. Then he held out his hand and introduced himself. "I'm Robby.
~Rose~The next day was my busiest day. I had to pack all my things. I had so much stuff that I needed four big suitcases to fit it all in."Dad! Help me!" I called from the door.Dad, who was talking to Uncle Ben, turned and said, "I'll be right there."I frowned at Dad's answer. These suitcases were so heavy. I wouldn't be able to carry them to the car by myself.I turned around and left, stomping my feet. I stood by the window waiting for Dad while I watched Rylee load the suitcases into the car trunk. I was surprised to see that Rylee had so few things."Didn't he bring all his stuff?" I muttered."Who doesn't bring all the stuff?" That question made me turn around immediately."Uncle Ben? Where's Dad?" I asked, looking towards the door."Luna Victoria needs his help. Sorry, I came in. Your door wasn't closed," Uncle Ben replied.I was annoyed. Wasn't I the one who called Dad first? Why does it always have to be Mom first?"So, what can I do for you?" Uncle Ben asked later.I was
~Rose~"Dad, can I have some time alone with Collin?" I looked up at Dad, hoping he would permit me.Dad smiled. "Sure, sweetheart. I'll leave you two alone," he said, kissing my forehead."Thanks, Dad," I said.Dad left the room after that. I can't explain my feelings. Collin looked sick, and I couldn't bear looking at him."Sorry," I started the conversation after hearing the room door close.Collin smiled weakly. "Why apologize? It's not your fault.""You got like this because you saved me," I said."You think so?" Even in his weakened state, Collin made a skeptical face. "I hate my father. I don't want him to get what he wants," he continued.I didn't want to argue with Collin. Whether what he said was true or not, he had saved me."Whatever it is, thank you," I said."I accept your thanks," Collin replied with a smile.We were silent for a moment. No one spoke, and only the monitor's sound could be heard."Why are you looking at me like that?" Collin's question snapped me out of
~Rose~I thought I was dead. I still remember how much it hurt when Dad stabbed me in the chest. I don't know how to describe it, but the pain was unbelievable. All the horrible things I saw about King Salvatore made me want to die. He had to be stopped, and the only way was to kill me. I was like a mother to this demon, and I didn't want him to use my body to commit such a terrible crime.Surprisingly, I didn't expect to wake up, but I am still alive. Whether I should be grateful or not, I was scared to death when I first opened my eyes and saw the light. Everything was so bright that it felt like my eyes were being pierced, and it hurt like hell. I went into shock, and after a while, I started to feel better. The doctor examined me and explained that I was in the hospital. I asked who had brought me to the hospital, and the doctor said my father did. The doctor also said that my family was waiting outside. Thank God, because I was afraid that Mr. Adams would take me to the hospital.
~Victoria~I was talking to Mala, but Rose's screams immediately caught my attention. I turned to her, and panic gripped me. My daughter's hands were clenched into fists, and her eyes were wide. Rose's breathing was rapid. The monitor screen showed a significant increase in heart activity. She looked frightened. I took Rose's hand and stroked her head."Rose. It's Mommy, honey," I whispered, hoping she could hear me."What happened?" Ace came and stood beside me.I turned to Ace and replied, "I don't know. I was talking to Mala, and suddenly Rose became like this.""Baby, can you hear me?" Ace moved closer to Rose and stroked her face, but there was still no response. Rose was still in the same condition. "Call the doctor!" he ordered.My trembling hand pressed the nurse call button. A nurse arrived shortly after that. Ace and I made room for the nurse to examine Rose."She just started screaming. Please do something," I explained without prompting.The nurse didn't seem to know what
~Ace~"Ace," the soft call echoed in my ears. I felt a soft touch on my shoulder. I feel so tired. My muscles felt stiff. But suddenly, my blood rushed, and my eyes snapped open as I remembered what had happened to my daughter."Rose!" I woke up spontaneously. "Hey, it's me. It's okay!" Victoria held my shoulders. She sat next to me, took my fingers, and smiled warmly. "We're at the hospital. Rose is stable."I turned to the bed and saw my daughter on life support. I don't know how many times my heart broke seeing my daughter lying there helpless. I thought she was dead, but she had survived."I woke you up because you were sweating a lot. Nightmare?" Victoria looked worried. Ever since Alpha Mark and Alpha Sanchez invaded my home, all I could think about was how to keep my family safe. The nightmares made me afraid to sleep. I'm thankful that Beta Ben helped me get through it all. My Beta was the savior I never thought would come at the right time. I thought he had died thirteen y
~Ace~As a father, I felt a great sense of failure knowing that my daughter was in danger. I had entrusted her to the wrong man. Maxton Adams, I swore that I would tear his body apart. I promised I would crush his heart with my own hands.I sniffed the trail my daughter left. I sniffed at home. Rose came home, but I didn't find her there.If I'm right, Rose is in the cursed place where Maxton Adams performed the Alpha King Salvatore resurrection ritual."Motherfucker! I will kill Maxton Adams if he dares to lay a hand on my daughter!" I swear by the moon goddess.The place was far away, in the middle of the forest. I drove hundreds of miles from home to the forest, following my instincts until my daughter's scent grew more assertive. I ran into the woods."It's not far from here." I stopped for a moment. My breathing quickened in sync with my rising heartbeat. My eyes darted around. I could only hear the sounds of the nocturnal animals in the area, but I was sure my daughter's whereab
~Rosemary~I screamed, but no one listened. I cried bitterly, but no one cared. All I could see in front of me was a bunch of crazy people performing a ritual while casting spells. I was tired. I was in pain. I wanted to go home."Mom, Dad, take me home!" I begged with a voice I couldn't even hear.I closed my eyes and remembered all my good memories with my family. No more sobs were coming out of my mouth, but the tears were flowing harder and harder. Then, suddenly, everything went silent. The voices of the spell casters faded, and all I could hear was Rylee's laughter. I missed him."Rylee, I'm sorry." If this was the last day I lived and God gave me a chance to hug Rylee, I wanted to tell him I was sorry.I knew it wasn't real, but seeing Rylee laughing and taunting me felt natural. It was just an illusion, but the corners of my lips turned up. I missed him. I realized that he was the one who had always tried to protect me. He always took care of me when Dad wasn't around.The nex
~Rosemary~I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. Mr. Adams was the one behind the attack on Collin's house. But why would he do that?"Oh, Rosemary. I'm sorry if I frightened you." Mr. Adams made a concerned expression, but I knew it was fake."Why are you doing this?" I dared to ask.My head felt empty. I couldn't think. I still didn't believe that what Collin had said about Mr. Adams was true. But I don't think so Mr. Adams is a demon worshipper. If he can do all that and act like an angel while all he's doing is acting like a demon, then he's a demon himself.Dad was fierce and strict with me, but he never hurt me like Mr. Adams hurt Collin. Dad never hurt Mom either, even though Mom was in a coma for a very long time. If Dad wanted, he could have remarried another woman and sought his happiness, but Dad chose to be loyal to Mom and take care of her until she woke up from her coma. I am so thankful to have my family. I can't imagine what life must have b