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Gianna. “Talk to him, my dear,” Grandma Ruby says while holding my hand. “If there’s anyone who can get through to him, it’s you.” She was referring to Rex. His mother has been calling for the past week and Rex has been refusing to speak to her. This was when I saw how stubborn Rex can be. I sigh, squeezing Grandma Ruby’s hand. “I have tried to talk to him but he refused. He even got angry.” My heart clenches when I remember how he got pissed off when I told him to speak to his mother. I knew our love wouldn’t always be rosy but I still felt bad when he got angry. He later apologised with a box of chocolate and asked me not to talk about his mother again. She was dead to him. His words, not mine. “Gia, if he’s still being stubborn then you haven’t tried hard enough. He’s your man. Put him in line. His mother was wrong but she wants to speak to him and apologise.” I chuckle awkwardly. “Honestly, I don’t know how I can get through to him if even his father failed. And he loves
Rex. “I invited Mom over, Dad. Do you mind?” I ask him while he sips on his bourbon. He then glances at me and smiles. “I’m actually looking forward to seeing her, son. I missed her.” There’s a sad look in his eyes that I’ve always noticed and tried my best to ignore for many years. But it still tugs at something in my chest. “Why did you never find someone else or look for your mate? Is it because of me?” I can't help but ask. Dad had always been a good King and father. But he was lonely. He never forgot about Mom and sometimes, he often stayed up late just looking out the window and staring at the moon as if that would have brought her back. He shakes his dead, inhales sharply and looks around as if he’s admiring the place. "It's not because of you, Son. No one could compare to your mother..." He trails, raising his head and looking up at the dark sky. Tonight is the night he will finally hand over the Alpha King title to me. We didn’t want to do something big since w
Rex. "Gianna!" I felt like my heart had been dipped in molten lava as Gianna clutched her bleeding neck, choking on her blood as it trickled down her dainty hand. The world stopped spinning as fear like no other engulfed my soul. Everything happened so fast. I couldn't stop it even if I wanted to. Fuck! I had let my guard down. Thinking she was safe as long as she was with me. I thought I could protect her. But I had underestimated the enemy. My heart drops to my feet as Gianna leans over, about to fall and I move swiftly, catching her before she hits the ground. The knots in my stomach twist violently, my heartbeat accelerating a million times a second. I can feel the pain she's feeling but that's all that we can share through our bond. I wish I can get the wound on her neck and place it on mine. I wish it was my throat that was slit... not hers. Goddess, please... save her. Her body jerks and she coughs up blood, causing the knot in my stomach to tighten. Why is she not h
Gianna. I felt like I was having a nightmare. One minute I was looking into my Alpha’s eyes, waiting for him to claim me all over again and the next minute, I felt a sharp pain on my throat. That’s how all hell broke loose. I realised why I had always been wary of Hunter. There was this dark vibe around him that I wasn't comfortable with. My gut told me there was something up with him and he proved me right. If only I had told Rex about my suspicions. This wouldn't have happened and we would have been more careful. But I couldn't accuse him of anything without proof so I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I seem to be getting weaker as everything around me starts to fade. Rex’s voice becomes distant as I’m slowly plunged into darkness. I’m drawn into a dark abyss and I free fall for what feels like an eternity but is only a few seconds before I find myself in a large clearing in a forest. There are trees everywhere save for the area where I'm standing. My eyebrows knit as I l
Rex. I sit in the dark in my father’s office. His scent still lingers... it’s as though he had just been here a minute ago. I still can’t believe he’s gone. In just a blink of an eye, I lost the man who is responsible for the man I am today. He had jumped in to save my mother at the last minute. Even when he knew it might cost him his life, he still wanted to save her. The witch had been instantly killed by Lily and the elders picked up Dad’s body to prepare him for cremation. If I knew tonight is the last time I would see him... I would have talked more with him. Tessa’s scent hits me before she reaches the door. She knocks and I tell her to enter. I need her right now. “Rex, baby... Why are you sitting in the dark?" She asks, switching on the light. I don’t respond but when I look at her through my tears, my eyes call for her. She walks around the desk and cradles my head to her squishy chest. “I’m so sorry, my love,” she murmurs and I wrap my arms around her waist
Rex. It’s been a year since Dad left us and yet, it still feels like yesterday. He left a big void in my heart and I know it will be there forever. He was a great man and he was loved by many. The pack mourned him for months. I wish he had been here to know that Gianna ended up being my fated mate. He would have been so happy. Dad may be gone but he will live on in our hearts forever. I’ll make sure I tell my future pups about their grandpa. A man who loved so hard that he couldn’t let go of his devotion until the day he died. Thinking back, he must have died a happy man knowing he had saved the only woman he had ever loved. My mother. Things between us have improved in the past year. There was a little tension after what Dylan did but Alpha Rohan understood that Dyaln’s crimes were big and he deserved to die. I was shocked when I recognised Gianna as my mate because I knew I was cursed. But Lily said we broke the curse when we marked each other that’s why we could both rec
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Hailey. I’m always running away. From my duties. My obligations. And now, I’m running away from fate. When I came to the Central pack to run away from my duties, I didn’t expect to meet my fated mate who turned out to be someone I’ve been secretly crushing on. Zane was always someone who would bring life to the room with his presence. I was ok with just watching him and secretly loving him knowing we can never be together. The mistake I made was to let him touch me, knowing fully well that I was betrothed to another. Not even the mate bond could stop my pending marriage to Alpha Sebastian. That is because our parents saw it fit to sign a contract which states that we are to reject our fated mates and become chosen mates. It's fucked up but I have no say. I'm the daughter of the Eastern pack's Beta and yet, I hold no power. What my father says, goes and my mother has no say either. She watched as my father sold me off to his Alpha in order to keep his Beta position and every l
Rose. “I met my mate too last night,” I say as we walk into our room. The high-ranked werewolves have bigger rooms in the packhouse. Reece, being a Gamma, has a big room. There’s a large bed in the centre, a small living area on the right side, a small kitchen and a bathroom area. It's like a mini apartment. We just came back from our mating ceremony. The Alpha officiated the ceremony. After deciding to get mated right away, a small ceremony was quickly arranged for us by the Alpha Queen. I was ok with not having a ceremony but the Queen insisted saying it was important. And she was right. It felt good to say our vows and mark each other in front of everyone. I proudly held my man and sank my teeth into his neck, showing the whole pack that he belongs to me. No one will ever question my relationship with him because the whole pack witnessed us getting bonded. We are now mates for life... one heart, one soul and one mind. Reece stops when he hears my words and looks down at m
Rose. A stab of pain shoots through my chest and I take a step back. My heart squeezes painfully, feeling like it's been ruthlessly ripped out and run along a grater, shredding it to pieces. It turns out my happiness only lasted a few hours. I was so delusional. Did I think I could really keep him? I watch as Reece stills as Amber clings to him, his eyes wider than saucers. Didn't he say he would reject his mate? Were those empty promises? My eyes turn blurry and I dash into the packhouse. The only place I can be right now is my room. Being outside, the full moon will be a painful reminder of what I’m going through. Even though I've run away, a part of me wants Reece to run after me. To choose me over Amber... But she’s his soulmate. Will he be able to resist her? I don't know anyone who’s ever tried and succeeded. I spend the next few minutes sitting at the foot of the bed. My heart is banging violently against my ribcage and I keep glancing at the door. Why isn’
Rose. Weeks later and I can’t seem to take that night off my mind. The way he touched me… the way he kissed me… Oh goddess, I can still feel his tongue on my pussy, his fingers sliding in and out of me and I desperately wish it was his cock. Why did I run away? He was right there, ready to be with me and I fucked it all up. So what if he has a mate? A little play wouldn’t hurt, right? It would. Because my feelings for Reece are so intense, even I don’t understand what I’m feeling. We’ve been meeting at the training grounds but I’ve been avoiding him like the coward I am. I’m afraid that I may start to hope for something that cannot be. He’s not mine. He belongs to another… but why do I feel this strong pull towards him? I'm drawn to him like a moth to a flame... my thoughts are filled with his face and I dream about him all the time. I’m seated on a bench in the gym as I watch him train. With male warriors, thank the goddess. Reece seems to have put that bitch, A
Reece. Why are we women so complicated? One short-haired feisty girl to be exact. She’s been on my mind ever since she had my dick down her throat. I’ve been thinking about her… secretly wanting her. I did ask her to be mine but I was rejected mercilessly. Even though she broke my heart, I haven't stopped loving her. She consumes my thoughts every day and all I want is to make her mine. But she won't give me a chance. Heck, she won't even let me go close to her. She's been on guard ever since I asked her to be my girlfriend. Avoiding me as though I am a disease. To be honest, I did notice that Amber was flirting with me. I was about to push her away when I saw Rose glowering at us. To think she was jealous made my heart soar so I let Amber be to make Rose jealous. But it seems I had shot myself in the foot. My feisty kitten was so angry that she pushed me away and now wants nothing to do with me. When I heard there would be an outing tonight, I was ecstatic. Any opportuni
Rose. My eyes flash as intense anger rips through me. How could Reece let another woman touch him like that? Is there something going on between them? “Excuse you, Rose. Which man are you talking about? Don’t tell me it's Reece. He hasn’t met his mate yet,” Amber taunts, folding her arms across her chest and I feel like closing the gap between us to rip her throat out. Her voice irks me. Her whole presence gets on my nerves and yet, I’ve only been in the same space as her for a few hours. A low growl leaves my lips and I’m about to reply when I suddenly come back to my senses. I meet Reece’s eyes and his confused expression makes my stomach knot. What the hell am I doing? What right do I have to act like a jealous mate? With a pounding heart, I turn and dash out of there like it’s the plague, feeling mortified. Oh no… I just made a fool out of myself. What was I thinking? The wind blows through my eyes and it stings. Why didn’t I notice how windy it was until now? I’m runnin
Rose. The worst thing that can happen to a shifter is falling in love with someone who is not their mate. The fear that them meeting their destined is just a full moon away… the fear that the bond will be stronger than their feelings for you. This has always led to many heartbreaks and that’s why it’s a nightmare for someone who falls in love before meeting their mate. Werewolves in particular have been blessed with mates by the moon goddess. Once an adult werewolf finds their mate, they become one with that person. This bond is so strong that many have failed to defy it... thus, it is not advised to date before meeting one's mate to avoid unnecessary pain. This is my current situation. It’s different for others who fall in love and then later discover they are mates. I had met Reece during several full moons, and the mate bond didn’t click in. So I know for sure that he doesn’t belong to me and it sucks because I’ve fallen for him, hard. The pain that is usually feared is in
Hailey. I can proudly say I’m spoilt rotten by my mate. We’ve been at the penthouse for a week now. And during this time, Zane kept pampering me. He showered me with lots of love and care, making me so happy that my jaws hurt from too much smiling. He would take me out for dinner or lunch. And then we would go site seeing or watch a movie. He would get me whatever little things I want. Back at the penthouse, he would cook and do the dishes. He would step into the shower with me and help me wash. He practically worshipped the ground I walked on and I’ve never felt more special. Who knew I would get myself a man who looks at me the way one would look at a delicious cake? He makes me feel wanted… desired… craved. In his arms, I feel like a woman. I can't imagine I almost made myself a miserable woman by getting mated to the wrong guy. Happiness is free as long as you find the right guy. It is possible to be the most loved woman in the world. Zane has shown me that. The way
Zane. I was almost late. Something had happened in the past few days. A certain pack was attacked by rogues so we had to offer help. This was why I didn't immediately chase after Hailey when I found out about her mating ceremony. I didn’t expect the war to take several days. By the time I was returning home, it was already the date for Hailey’s mating ceremony. I was afraid that I was too late and I had lost her. What if she had already moved on and fallen in love with Alpha Sebastian? My heart was in my throat but luckily, the Alpha King and His Queen were on their way to attend so I hopped into the car with them. I told them my plan of stopping the mating ceremony and they were in full support of my decision. We were indeed a bit late and the ceremony had already commenced when we crossed the Eastern pack's territory. My blood boils as I glare at Alpha Sebastian who is glaring back at me. He was about to sink his teeth into my mate! If I was a minute too late, she would
Hailey. The dreaded day has finally come. I keep staring at my phone, hoping for a miracle even though I know Zane wouldn’t call me. He’s never contacted me since I left the Central pack. But I know he knows the mating ceremony is today. An invitation was sent to The Alpha King, Rex Cooper and his mate, Alpha Queen Gianna Walter. Since Zane is his Beta, he definitely knows I’m getting mated to someone else today. I won't lie. It hurts that he hasn't bothered to reach out to me. Does he hate me so much that he wants nothing to do with me? Has he already moved on? Or found someone else? My stomach twists and turns at the thought. I regret accepting Zane's rejection. What was I thinking? Now I'm stuck. What good is a position of power if I won't be happy? Perhaps I should just run away and become a rogue. Sebastian promised to let me study medicine in the human town after we are mated and I’ve given him an heir. He sure is considerate but he’s still not the one for me. I just