This time, Akira didn’t move his head. What’s even the answer? She just disappeared.
This reaction confused Alex. Why can’t he say yes or no?
“You don’t know?” He watched as the wolf’s eyes moved, seemingly in contemplation. His head remained stationary even after he stared into the man’s eyes.
His lip twitched. “Do you understand my question?”
Akira let out an angry growl before moving his head up and down. That’s a yes, which relieved Alex. They’re still communicating. He decidedly sat on the floor, next to the wolf.
He pursed his lips as he tried to think hard. “She didn’t leave the pack, but she’s not inside the territory either?” Even to him, the question he came up with sounded absurd. What’s that even supposed to mean?
But to his surprise, Akira nodded. What the fuck?
“And you don’t know where she is?”
He’s not sure if he should still show up for training. Luna won’t be there. Still, he found himself going in that direction. What are the odds she would show up there at this time?Tyler was already doing exercises when he showed up. They exchanged a look.“She’ll come back.”He perked up at his brother’s statement. “How do you know? Did she tell you something?”Tyler’s lip twitched at his brother’s seemingly expectant expression. He shrugged, deflating the guy’s spirit.“I mean, for someone who knows the future, she ought to be there, right? Also, she’s your mate. If she’d seen the two of you together in the years ahead, then you will be together.”Alex was somehow appeased by these statements. The boy wasn’t wrong. She kept telling him and others that they’re mates. She wouldn’t have said so if it wasn’t true. He was able to br
“You look better. What happened?” Sab asked her son when she first noticed it.Alex managed a grin, “I’m spending time with the wolves. It felt like being with her, too. I just thought I would have something to talk to her about when she comes back. She loved those wolves, I figured she would want to know what they did while she was gone.”Sab was relieved. “That’s good. I think she will love that, knowing you’re taking care of them in her behalf. When someone’s important to you, whatever’s important to them becomes important to you as well.”He couldn’t deny that. “Hmm. And I think it will show people that even if she’s not currently present, she’s someone I still care about. I don’t want them to think otherwise.”“That’s true, too.”They stared at one another before his mother dropped a significant question.“Have y
When his father called for a meeting that weekend, they learned that lycans are beginning to get restless. They’ve been scouting more packs recently.“It’s nothing new. They’ve been lurking all these years. In the last three decades, they’ve attacked various packs plenty of times. They’ve been abducting women. We’ve assumed before that they’re using them for breeding. No one knew exactly where their territory is or if they’re all working together and not as separate groups.” Jared spoke after Alpha Clyde briefed them. Blood Moon was one of those who suffered great losses. His father died when they were attacked.“There have been attempts in the past, but you can say some haven’t taken it as seriously as the rest of us. None succeeded.” Clyde added.“Should we try again, then?” Tyler merely muttered what’s on his mind. He didn’t mean to say it aloud. He froze whe
Six weeks later and another attack occurred. It was madness. But at the end of the day, no one from their pack died. The downside? He witnessed the death of another silver wolf. He felt his heart dropping to the ground as he tried to do something about it. He saw blood on its body but he couldn’t tell how bad it was. He hoped the wolf could be treated as he rushed for Lucas to come. But as he held the wolf, it let out a howl before slowly disintegrating into silver dust. He was shocked and was at a loss. How could it be? Were the wounds that serious? He couldn’t move for a moment and was in a state of disbelief.The other wolves began howling and his heart ached in despair. Is he going to lose them one by one? Are they all going to disappear just like Luna? Those dark thoughts made him afraid. Afraid that she would no longer return.Tyler couldn’t imagine what his brother was feeling in that moment, but it must be terrible. He sat there with Alex as m
He slowed down, not wanting to dash his hope so quickly. But that glow . . . it must be her. He quickened his footsteps again until he could finally see her. He was immensely relieved to recognize her from a distance. She’s wearing a white dress and she’s once again covered with moonglow. All the remaining silver wolves surrounded her and his heart skipped a beat when he saw her smile as she petted the lot of them. He was happy to see her but he’s also nervous. How was he supposed to tell her that he lost three of her wolves?He approached her slowly and when she turned to look at him, her smile faded. She only spared him a second before crouching down and hugging Killian. The others seemed to want the same. Heck, he wanted one, too.He wasn’t the only who got bothered by the sudden howling. Several men went to check it out but upon seeing what it was about, their alpha advised them to return to their posts. Tyler was grinning as he left. Finall
Luna took a deep breath and slowly released it. “How are we mates when we’re not mated?”Hearing her reply, Alex couldn’t help but chuckle. That’s it? That’s why she’s saying they’re not mates? He was once again relieved.“Where are you going? If you’re tired, we should head to the pack house.” He noticed that she seemed to have a direction. He frowned, seeing ahead the cottages reserved for guests.“I’m going to rest. You should go back.” Pursing her lips, she was tempted to tell him to get some rest, too. But that would show she cared, so she held herself back.“You’re going to rest here?” He was at a loss. He was looking forward to holding her in his arms tonight.“Yes. As I should.”“What do you mean? As you should?”“I’m technically a guest, am I not?” She wouldn’t even look at him
“I know you must be angry. You can yell at me. You can hit me. I only hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive me, for every mistake and every wrong that I’ve done. I will make it up to you.”Luna wiped the tears on her face and looked away. She’s here for a reason. She should focus on that. She craved to belong, but that’s no longer her focus.She stood and he awkwardly assisted her. “You should go. I want to be alone with my wolves.”“Do you want me to take you to them?” He’s not keen on leaving her just yet.Luna stared at him and noted how tired he looked. She wondered if he hasn’t slept. Was he outside her cottage the whole night? Pursing her lips, she told him, “I would like to walk on my own. I want to be alone. Please, go.”Alex considered her request and nodded. He has to give her some time to process it all. As much as he didn’t want to leave he
“If you don’t want to interact with them, I’ll have someone bring your meals here.”She still protested, “No. Don’t do that. You’ll just draw attention to me. I don’t want to bother anyone. I’m fine out here with my wolves.”“Fine. If you don’t want me to bother someone else, I’ll do it myself. I’ll bring you meals . . .”Still, she shook her head, “No. I also don’t want to bother you. We’ll manage on our own.”It was then that he finally understood. She’s distancing herself from the rest of them. She considered herself as an outsider. Not a part of the pack. She’s relying on herself, not on him. The realization made him feel suffocated. He wouldn’t have imagined that this was the extent of the damage he had done.“Luna, I don’t mind if you bother me. You can bother me anytime. I’ll get you anything y
Alex already came up with a few things they want to establish for the welfare of most packs. He can’t say they’re the best with training, but he’s sure they can come up with the best training program. The other alphas could come in to give lessons once in a while. No one contradicted this suggestion so it was easily given a go signal. They still need to prepare the infrastructure so it would take time. It would be like a training camp, which would only last a few months per batch. Their target date was a year from now, making it quite manageable. Luna was highly interested. She knew it’s a way for their future daughters to meet their mates and it would work the same way for others. It’s a good channel to allow members from various packs to legitimately meet in a safe environment. The year passed by and Luna gave them another surprise. It was unheard of but it made everyone accepting of what’s to come. It also destroyed the remaining doubts in the hearts of everyone. As for an heir, L
When they retired to their room, Alex and Luna stared at each other in all seriousness. Then, they both sighed. The celebration was tiring and they’re glad it was over. They also ended up chuckling at their similar reactions. “Tired?” He helped her take off the crown and the light cape she’s wearing. “Hmm.” She stood still for a moment before doing the same for him. “I’m not wearing that crown every day.” She declared as she stored them in a separate cabinet. “I’m with you. It’s quite impractical.” He went to take a shower and she joined him after getting a change of clothes. As they laid on the bed, Luna tried to relax in his arms. “What are you thinking?” He gently asked while caressing her hair. “Will you share your plans now? The Lycans are no longer a threat. What do you have in mind?” She spoke softly, tilting her head to look at her mate. “Do you foresee other threats in our future?” His question made her pause and he caught the moment she had a vision. He waited and did
Jared was worried. He left his mate and their daughter home. Polly was sick and couldn’t come with him to the celebration. He was reluctant to go but she convinced him that he must. “You’re an alpha now. Your presence is required.” When he didn’t look convinced, she added, “We’ll be fine here. Nothing would happen. Alex already confirmed that there are no more Lycans. No one would attack us while you’re gone. Besides, don’t you remember Luna’s words? We’ll have a son soon.” Her eyes twinkled, looking forward to having another child. She has waited for so long before they were blessed with one. The prospect of having another made her excited. She wanted to be a mother. She wanted them to have an actual family, complete with children. He sighed as he relented, “Fine. I’ll come back as soon as I can.” “I know. Try to have a little fun, Jared. The war is over. When you return, we’ll be able to focus on our own lives. I’d like to see you spend some time with your daughter.” Jared grun
Layla went to the celebration, along with Tyler and his parents. They dared to leave the territory in the hands of their trusted men. At this point, they were quite certain that the Lycans have been eliminated. Or so they thought. The last Lycan was introduced to everyone by the Luna Queen herself. It seemed symbolic, if she was called a peace offering. But why a peace offering? The Lycans didn’t offer them peace. They were quite determined to ruin the werewolves. Who exactly offered the peace? That’s what she couldn’t figure out. “Who knows? Maybe it’s one of Luna’s mysteries. She definitely knew something. Let’s just wait and see.” Tyler replied to her when she voiced out her thoughts. She showed him a tentative smile, which also carried her confusion. She looked adorable in her dress, prompting him to bop her nose. It’s the most he could do when they’re surrounded by many people. He licked his lip, tempted to kiss his mate. Layla blushed when she noticed his movement. She pinche
Brix spearheaded the celebration. They don’t have resident elders yet. To be honest, none of them think they need one. Luna was enough and she knew more than any other werewolf. The crowns were displayed on the platform and each guest couldn’t help but check them out. It’s a sight to see. The couple went around to greet people. They made time to chat with the people they’re really close with. Before anyone could complain about hunger, a ceremony was performed to officially recognize them as Alpha King and Luna Queen. “Didn’t think I would see the day we’ll have royals again.” Someone whispered. “Didn’t think I would see this palace restored to its former glory and actually set foot in here.” Another responded. Everyone observed the ceremony with admiration and respect for the couple. They have proven themselves. They are powerful, having abilities unique to them and empathetic towards their kind. They cared and they were humble. No one believed their reign would be detrimental to
Seeing how everyone has worked hard to overcome the enemies, Layla truly felt useless. She’s not a fighter. She’s not even inclined to train. She’s terribly clumsy. Just like her father, she’s more of a thinker than a warrior. She has a good memory and she likes to read and analyzing things. It’s one of the things which made her believe the city is where she belonged. She helped out where she can, tending to the needs of their many guests. When Luna began healing those which have been injected by the unknown substance, Layla went to assist her. She knew her dad would appreciate certain information and some blood samples, so she took them when she can. Alpha Clyde gave her permission to do so and a little laboratory was set up for her. It’s only for storage and observation as it’s not equipped with the right machines. She already told her dad to come and help out. Alex’s expression darkened when he was informed that his mate has fainted. She worked beyond her limits, resulting to a l
“What was his name again? The bastard’s going rabid.” Austin was quick to report, despite not knowing each detail. “Raul, he’s called.” Nathan grunted in addition, “He’s acting wild. Erratic. We’ll need to corner to him.” “I’m right with you. Leave him to me.” Luna responded, surprising the others. “Why are you here?” “Weren’t you inside?” “He escaped, so I followed him.” “Need assistance?” Nathan didn’t want to hinder her, so he asked. “If you’re not busy, I would appreciate that.” She was not prideful enough to reject their offer. “Where’s Akira?” Alex thought the wolf was after Raul earlier. “He’s busy.” Luna glanced to her left and saw the wolf toying with a Lycan. Why is he being playful at this time? She groaned. “Akira, kill.” She gave the order and the wolf reluctantly obeyed. Then, he went to find another. That’s better. Eventually, she realized why he acted the way he did. The werewolves have already defeated plenty of them. The bodies littered the territory. Almo
When Austin and Kyla joined the others, he heard their murmurs. “What happened?” “There were many of them! We got surrounded at one point. Alpha told us we should go. We didn’t realize he didn’t come out with us. It would be bad if they find him and he has no one with him.” One explained in a guilty tone. “Don’t worry about him. It was intentional.” Luna informed them quite calmly. There’s no hint of worry on her expression, simply determination. The others calmed down after hearing it. So, their leader wasn’t captured. Luna approached the girl, who hesitantly hid behind Austin. “Don’t be scared. She’s our Luna Queen, the one I told you about.” “Kyla, it’s nice to meet you.” She went to hold the girl’s hand and took her into one of the vehicles. “The battle is not over yet. Wait here. We’ll take you with us to the castle once this is over.” “Uh, okay.” Kyla timidly replied. “There’s water and food here. Take what you need.” Luna kindly offered and the girl thanked her. Alex
“Here. Let me show you what she looks like.” Luna extended her hand towards Austin, whose eyes widened.“You can do that?”She lightly chuckled. “Yes. Now, come on. It would be a disaster if you get the wrong girl.”“No, I won’t let that happen.” He quickly reached out and his senses were hijacked as soon as their fingers touched.He saw the girl’s face, then the scene zoomed out to show him her clothing and a room. It was etched into his mind.Luna withdrew her hand and asked him, “Do you remember what she looks like?”“Yes. She’s young, isn’t she?” He would say she’s only twenty or something.“Hmm. Your mission is to rescue her and get her to safety. It won’t be easy.”Austin grimaced, recalling the previous reports on the Lycan women they rescued.He sighed, “I’ll do my best. Hey, is that