Alessia’s POV“What did you even see in him to accept the mate bond?” my mouth dropped open as I stared at Ezekiel.He knows. He gave me a nod, as if reading the question in my eyes.“Isn’t he your best friend?” I raised my eyebrows at him.“That’s besides the point. Let’s focus on your choice” he murmured.“He was my mate and we had already developed a relationship. That is why I accepted him” I looked at him in the eyes as I stared at him.“I see” he stared at me with his deep eyes.We snapped out of the daze when the waitress walked in“Ma’am here is your fried prawns” I was stunned as she placed the prawns on my plate.“You remember” I turned to look at Ezekiel.All he did was smirk at me. My lips twitched slightly as I felt my heart melt at his action. All I remember during my childhood was both of us fighting. I never pegged him to be the kind to remember such details specially when we were not even that close.“Alpha Ezekiel seems to know everything about his chosen mate” Em co
Alessia's POV “Does it hurt?” He murmured softly as he applied the ice pack to my thigh. I could feel my heartbeat accelerating at his close proximity. He seems to be focused on applying the ointment to my burned skin. It was slightly red.There were tingles everywhere he touched.“Cherie, does it hurt?” I snapped out my zone and stared at him.“You asked something?” My voice came out deep. He looked at me then and his eyes darkened “What is your wild mind thinking?” He smirked as he sat down beside me. “Nothing” I avoided looking at him.“Why do I feel like you were thinking about something dirty, Cherie?” His lips twitched as he waited for my reply.“Stop calling me that. I am not your Cherie” I muttered even though I like the way his tongue rolls when he calls me that. His thick accent makes it all the more sexy.“In your heart, you like it. Accept it” he drawled.“Keep dreaming” I rolled my eyes at him.“Deny all you want, but both of us know how much desire this” he pointed a
Ezekiel’s POVWe went back to the private dining room. Oliver did not miss the hand I was holding. His look became guarded and I enjoyed it far too much. Best friend or not, he should know not to mess with my woman. Oliver might have been with me since childhood. But my true friend turned out to be Knox. Nowadays friendships are based on how you can use each other in need and then don’t even make the same effort for that person. It is the cruel fact specially when friends are two faced. That is why I never really got attached to anyone. Knox is someone who is there for you when you need him. He knows when to step back and give the space. He is mature and understanding. I have always been a closed off person. Liam on the other hand, a friend who is a playboy and does not respect the woman, Alpha’s. That is one of the reasons why Knox and I always strayed clear off him and only kept in contact when needed.“You, okay?” Oliver looked towards Alessia. Looks like she did not expect the c
Alessia’s POV“You should have seen his face” I laughed as I remembered the look on Oliver’s face as I irritated the hell out of him.Ezekiel smiled my way “I am glad you could at least make him suffer a little bit for what he put you through” “All thanks to you. Otherwise, it would not have been possible” I was genuinely thankful for his quick thinking.“I am smart like that” he sounded so arrogant.I rolled my eyes at him “Even though you are smart, why do you have to spoil the moment by being arrogant”“Can’t I even boost now?” he drawled“After all, I did come up with the idea” he pointed out.“Sure, you did” I agreed with him on that. I cannot deny that he made my day.“By the way, would you like to stay for some late-night snacks?” I asked as we reached my pack. Once checking that it was us, the guard let us inside. We drove through the pack roads.“If you don’t mind, I am up for it” he replied. A smile broke on to my lips.“What about a movie?” I asked as we finally reached th
Alessia’s POVI woke up as I wanted to pee. But something was amiss. I tried to get up but someone was not letting me get up.Various scenarios ran around in my head until I realized there was someone in my bed, holding me. Without giving it a much thought, I used my strength and kicked the person off the bed.“What the hell Alessia” the person growled.Wait, why do I feel he sounds like Ezekiel. Shaking my head, I looked at the person glaring at me, sitting on his knees on my bedroom floor.I gasped “What are you doing here?” I snapped muttered at the same time in a low voice.He scowled at me “Seriously Alessia, don’t tell me you forgot” I scratched my ear, a nervous habit when I do something stupid “Well, I am not used to waking up to anyone in my bed” He frowned at me with a confused look “You have had mates before. How come you are not used to it?” It was a touchy subject for me “That’s none of your business” I glared at him.He narrowed his eyes at me “Don’t tell me your mate
Ezekiel’s POV“I am sorry” I looked up at the girl who had argued about the training. By the looks of it, I had an inkling that she did it purposely.“You…” I growled.“Ezekiel” Alessia called out to me in a painful voice.“You, okay?” I touched her ankle which now looked slightly red. I am sure it will be swollen if it is not tended to immediately.“I seemed to have twisted my ankle” she murmured clutching her ankle.“Lets take her inside” Alpha Alex suggested.Giving him a nod, I looked at Alessia “Hold on to me” I murmured. Once she linked her arms around my neck, I picked her up bridal style.After that turning to the girl, I muttered “Make sure this will be last of your antics. If you so as to hurt any members of the pack, I won’t be lenient with you” There was warning in my tone.“You are not our Alpha” she retorts.“Soon. Make sure you change your attitude. Otherwise, I know how to tone it down” with that warning I stalked off inside with Alessia in my arms.“Well, that was int
Alessia’s POVFor the last two days, Ezekiel took full care of me. He never let me do anything. Right from helping me to do my daily chores, he made sure I was well fed and rested. Dad and mom were very happy with him.To be honest, I never expected to see this side of him. Now that I have seen the good version in him, I never want to see him change. I also heard he made the training process hard for Mia who had pushed me. After three days of well resting, my ankle was not red or swollen anymore. I could walk without any pain. Ezekiel went back to his pack after breakfast as he had stayed longer than expected. He had a pack to maintain.“Do you now realize why we suggested Ezekiel is the best choice?” mom raised her eyebrows at me. We were currently sitting in my room. Mom and dad has come to check upon me.I scratched the back of my neck “How did he have a one eighty-degree change?”“It is hard to digest. He has always bullied me” I muttered.“That was because he was always craving
Alessia’s POVEverything was ready for the ceremony. The setup was made. Packs were invited. Elders were the ones who set the date. The Council however was not pleased with this decision. They did not want Ezekiel and I to be together.As Ezekiel gave the counter attack saying that a contract is in equation and no one can go back to the words once signed. So, they reluctantly agreed. I have a feeling that they will try to create problems between us.“You look beautiful” I looked up to find Em entering the room. Coming behind me, she placed her hand on my shoulder. I looked at her through the mirror. She is wearing a peach color gown with a heart shape neckline. “See, I got you something” she presented me a pearl and cubic zirconia earring along with the pendant.“It’s beautiful” I murmured.“Ezekiel asked me to bring it to you as he could not come and meet you” she informed me.I frowned at that “Why?”“It is a tradition in their pack that if the mate’s meet before ceremony, it is ba
Alessia’s POV“Woah, what have we got here?” dad looked up the moment, I entered the office.I smiled “I found it injured on the pack territory. The vet has checked it. Once it is healed, I will let it fly back to wherever it came from” I explained.“Red tail hawk is rare to find” dad murmured as he tried to pet the hawk. That hawk looked at dad with its deep curious eyes. “There, he is not going to harm you” I pat it softly. It seems to understand me and relaxed when dad touched it.“It looks mesmerizing” dad commented as I took my seat and placed the hawk on the table.“How is everything going so far?” I asked as I took the reports from dad.“So, there was no foul play. Those children were truly attacked by the rogues” I muttered not pleased with the reports.“What happened about your meeting with the female Alpha’s?” he inquired. I explained everything that went down during my meeting and that from tomorrow I will be training these packs.“Alpha Sarah should not have attacked you
Alessia’s POV“That was a long day” Ezekiel muttered as he sat down on the edge of the bed.“You can say that” I let out a sigh.“So, how are you feeling?” he asked me.“I am feeling fine” I replied.“Do you think the curse is vanishing now that you have started healing?” he asked which I had been thinking since I woke up. “That thought did come to my mind, but I don’t know” I shrugged my shoulder in response.“I wish we had some way to find out” he murmured in a sad tone.“Hey” I held his hand.“Don’t worry. Everything is going to be fine” I assured him.“Hope so” was all he murmured.“What actually happened today?” he asked me.“Alpha Sarah was not ready to merge the packs. When I said that it I necessary, she said that I am a new Alpha and have no idea about taking care of pack”“So, you challenged her” he guessed it right.“I asked her if she is questioning my ability and strength, she said yes. That’s when I challenged her” I explained what went down at Luna Ava’s house.“You wo
Luna Ava’s POV‘I cannot believe it’ my heart constricted at the thought that he is here alive.“What, how?” I looked at him. Everything seems to fade away in the background. All that I could see is him. He is here physically alright.I walked up to him and touched him. I gasped when I realized that it is not just a figment of my imagination. That he is truly alive.“I don’t understand” I murmured.“Ava” he finally spoke and that’s when everything came back to me. The way I had fought against Jeremy to let me see him once. The aftermath of speaking up. Those painful days. My heartbreak and bleak life I lived.“Guards, go and patrol the borders. Make sure none of our pack members wander off too far in the woods” That’s when I snapped out of my daze and looked around. We have audience.Once the guards had left, now it was only me, Alpha Alessia, Alpha Ezekiel, Alpha Violet and Mi… I stopped. I cannot wrap my head around the fact that he is alive and standing in front of me. So many ques
Alessia’s POVI woke in an unfamiliar room.“Cherie” I snapped my head towards the sound.“Baby” I smiled at him.Without saying a word, he engulfed me in his arms. I let him hug me knowing he must have been worried. After sometime he moved back and gave me a concerned look.“How long was I out?” I asked.“Around twenty minutes or so” he replied in barely controlled anger.“I am fine” I squeezed his hand in assurance.“You were not waking up. Do you know how that makes me feel?” he snapped.“Why did you agree for the challenge with someone who don’t follow any values and rules?” he went on throwing questions one after the other.“What if something happened to you?” he snapped. I know he was not angry at me but at the situation that we are in.“Nothing happened” I said.He scowled at me “This is a serious matter. We need to call the council. This behavior is unacceptable” he shook his head at me.“Alpha Ezekiel, I know Alpha Sarah should not have attacked Alpha Alessia like that. I hop
Alessia’s POV“What is the meaning of this?” I growled as I saw the fresh red marks appearing on Luna Ava’s waist.“It’s nothing” she pushed my hand away.“It’s not nothing” I snapped barely controlling my anger. There is no mercy for someone who is cheating on his mate.“Mind you own business” Luna Ava grits her teeth when the pain was too much to bear.Seeing that, she is suffering and I getting angry won’t change the situation.I placed my hand on her stomach. I know I cannot ease the pain. For the next few minutes or so, she endured the pain silently. Every now and then gasping in pain. Silent tears fell down from the side of her eyes.After what felt lie eternity, she was able to sit up. But even that seems like a torture to her.“You okay?” I murmured softly as she got up.Letting out a sigh, she replied “I am fine” she muttered not making eye contact.“This is not your fault. You don’t need to hide your eyes from me” I placed my hand on hers in a comforting manner.She scoffed
Alessia’s Pov“What the hell are you doing here, Oliver?” I snapped as I took in the changes he had made to the lake.“Don’t you like it?” he asked ignoring my question.“Your Alpha asked you something” Ezekiel glared at him.“I made this barrier so that you can take a dip in the lake without any dangers” he carried on ignoring our questions. I fumed silently at his audacity to come here at my sanctuary and make the changes.I knew how to get rid of him. There was only one way. Ten minutes later, the guards arrived.“You asked for us Alpha?” they looked at me as I had mind linked them.“This lake is off limits to anyone except for Ezekiel and me. Henceforth, no one should wander around here. If they do, throw them in our cells. I will deal with them later” as I finished, I looked straight at Oliver.“Also clear this fencing. I don’t need one. This is my lake. No one will dare to come here and makes changes without my consent” I ordered them.“Make sure there is no scent remaining. It
Ezekiel’s POVHeat was something which cannot be escaped by anyone and same happened with Alessia. She went in heat when we least expected it. Her rose scent was so intense that I instantly got to know that she is in heat.She did suffer few hours before letting me break her heat. That was the moment I knew I would pledge my entire life to her. She put her faith in me with something so personal. I will never let her down. After her heat was broken, I helped her clean up and asked her to take a nap.I don’t know how long I stared at her before getting up and going downstairs to cook lunch. I mean she will be hungry once she wakes up.“Hey bro, what are you doing?” I got a call from Knox.“Mate duty” was all I replied.“Are you serious?” I heard another familiar voice.“Liam, what are you doing there?” I asked ignoring his whine.“I am here at Knox place and we have decided to go to the golf court. Are you joining us or not?” he asks.“I don’t think I will be able to join you guys as I
Alessia’s POV“You need to leave” Ezekiel murmured as he walked up to me.“Yeah” was all I could say as I looked at his red rimmed eyes filled with desire.After that Ezekiel spoke with his warriors to conduct today’s training and took me back to home. Mark appeared with a bike and gave the key to Ezekiel. I was thankful. This way, we will reach our home without any mishaps. The moment, I reached our home, Ezekiel unlocked the door. I straight away went upstairs with Ezekiel following closely behind me. When I entered our room, I wanted to be alone.“Cherie” he gave me a serious look.I shook my head at him “I have to do this alone” I murmured as his scent filled my senses. It was hard to control myself. Given the look on Ezekiel’s face, I am sure he is feeling the effects of my heat.“Ezekiel, it is not right for the both of us” I had already closed half the door.“Cherie, I can help you break the heat” he said to me.“I don’t think that is appropriate given that your eyes are flash
Alessia’s POVI woke to the urgent need to pee. When I tried to get up, there was an arm stopping me from getting up. Turning my head to the side, I looked and my breath left in a woosh.Ezekiel looked handsome and peaceful while he slept. There was no crease on his forehead. He looked relaxed. I turned around to fully face him. His scent lingered and filed my senses. The woody sandal wood smell was a breath of fresh air. I don’t know how long I laid there watching him.Instead of running out of the room in panic, I snuggled closer to him. The slight tightening around my waist, made me realize that he is awake. I leaned back and looked at him.“Good morning” I greeted him.” “Too early” he murmured in his deep baritone voice.I checked my phone timing and saw that it was four in the morning. There is still one and half hour before the training starts.“Hmm” I mumbled.After sometime, I reluctantly tried to get up. He did not let me go.“Baby, I need to pee” He pulled me closer and pl