Alarick "I don't think this was a coincidence. This is far too suspicious. That bastard has all the luck on his side." Kaiden says over the phone, making me grunt inwardly. I sat at my desk, trying to relieve this throbbing headache. My mind kept circling the situation. What the hell started that fire? Who would benefit the most from making Skylar and the Silver Moon Pack lose everything? I had to get to the bottom of this. I had gotten up a bit excited this morning, hoping it was a good morning, but I have a feeling it's going to go downhill quickly. Apparently, Skylar and his mate had argued the whole night, making other guests close to their room stay awake. From what I gather, this is a constant thing between them. I mean, who can live like this? Constantly fighting, bickering, and yelling at each other... That's not what having your true mate by your side should be like. But I guess he had it coming to him. Poor guy, he's suffering the consequences of rejecting our moon god
LivieWhile Ricky was in his office all afternoon, I made good use of finalizing my last exam for my Luna duties. I officially am certified as the Dark Moon Pack's Luna. If I may say, I feel mighty proud of myself.So, to celebrate, I will be taking my butt down to the kitchen to make Ricky and me a few of his favorite triple chocolate jumbo cupcakes. He loves it when I make them, he will eat them all if I don't stop him.I decided on dressing a bit more properly since I like doing my work in the bedroom while wearing pajamas. So, I got dressed in fitted jeans, a loose white oversized V-neck t-shirt, and slip-on sneakers. I made my hair up in a tight bun and made my way to the kitchen.It was still not time for dinner, so I had time to do my thing before the girls started preparing. But- as I made my way out there, I heard yelling coming from the kitchen. There were a few people in the dining room eating quietly and wondering what was going on in the kitchen, but it seemed no one dare
Third Person POVAs Livie goes on with her day, Leah sees no other way to go around it than to submit to the pack's rules. I mean, why wouldn't she anyway, right? All the best, since she has the freedom to walk around, responsibility free. She, of course, was still adamant about doing her own thing behind walls. No one is going to tell her how to freakin treat her pack members, even if she wasn't fully in charge anymore. Especially not another Luna, I mean, who the hell does Olivia think she is, right? No one has ever given her restrictions. She has done as she pleases, and she'd be damn if someone started to do so now.Olivia is only the most amazing, big-hearted girl her momma taught her to be. But Leah wouldn't know that. She was raised with a golden spoon in her mouth. Always treated like royalty, and gave everything she ever asked for. And she is sure the pampering had to continue, or she would raise hell.Olivia, on the other hand, had everything taken away from her. Livie ha
Third Person POVAs Skylar makes his way to the library to read a bit, Alsrick makes his way down the stairs with a smile on his face. He had just offered Livie a stroll down the neighboring city to show her around. He knows she's not comfortable around humans, so the fact that she agreed made him excited for the next day."Alpha Skylar, doing a little reading?" he asks, making Skylar stop in his tracks. "I am. How are you this evening?" he asks, still feeling a bit bewildered about the conversation he just had with Alpha Lucian."Great. Great, and yourself? How is the house my wife picked for you and your mate? Getting acquainted, I presume?" he asks, making Skylar grunt inwardly, remembering the argument he had with Leah before he decided it was best to step away."We are. Thanks again for your hospitality and for opening your doors to my pack in these dire consequences.""Don't mention it. I have no doubt you would do the same for others." Ricky adds, smiling at Skylar. "Yeah... o
Third Person POVNow the question still stands. Who was that mystery woman our beloved king saw back there in that hotel? Was it Livie? Was it Leah? Could it be that after nearly seven years of turning eighteen, he had finally met his mate? Perhaps a long-lost sister, or... just a girl he so damn well admired by her courage, he longed to see again...Whoever it was, all he could do was run away to safety. Those eyes looked ever so innocently back at him every time he closed his eyes. Her sweet smile gave out vibes of innocence, pure innocence in her heart for sure. But the scar on her neck... he knows it was inevitable.He was just too young to protect her back then, but he remembered vividly just as if it had happened yesterday... the way he cried out for her to run that day. If he was only as powerful as he is today. Perhaps. Perhaps his Mom would still be alive. He wouldn't have undergone the agony of seeing his poor innocent little sister be slashed across her neck by that mena
Third Person POVSkylar and Ricky had just learned the ugly truth. While they have been busy investigating who had started the fire and looking for concrete evidence of the sinister events of the molested rogue girls, the elders of the council have done their own investigations. “Noah Morrison is not the true alpha of the Silver Moon Pack. It was Livie’s father. He was the true alpha of the pack. Morrison was his beta who betrayed him by hiring a pack of rogues to attack the alpha. Our contacts found that the rogues he hired were supposed to kill Alpha Watson, by luring him to the spot where the attack was supposed to take place.” Blake explained, making their eyes widen in shock.Skylar looked as if he had seen a ghost. His face paled, and anger seethed through him. “It makes sense. I never felt I was powerful enough to be an alpha. I never felt the strong bond that many alphas talk about with their pack. I mean, don't get me wrong, I've been trying my best. I love my pack, even tho
AlarickSkylar and the rogue girl stared at each other, as if it was a staring contest, making us feel awkward. The room was silent, until Blake cleared his throat, making them come out of their staring contest. I have to say, I am a little relieved that he found this girl. A part of me was somewhat always scared that Livie could take him back if he ever realized what a pathetic excuse for a mate he has. I know it's bad, but I hope he could work things out with Leah. It benefits me that they stayed, but, this girl doesn't seem too bad. A part of me feels I have seen her somewhere before, I just can't seem to remember from where."Young lady. You said you could take us to the girls... what girls are you talking about, if you don't mind me asking?" Blake asked, placing his hand on his knee as he leaned forward."Right... I," she says, looking at Skylar. It was as if he had completely forgotten what was happening. He was dumbfounded by this girl. He chuckles lightly, lowering his head
Third Person POVThe clock is ticking and Alarick stands by the door of his car, contemplating how to break the news to Livie. Meanwhile, Brandon begins to regain his conscience somewhere else. The car moves rather quickly, making their bodies jolt and jump as they go over road bumps and swerve from sharp turns. It's now or never. He has to tell her, regardless of the cause or effect of the matter.~~~~~Livie"What about this one, do you have it in red? Oh, and light blue too, oh… maybe I should get the black one too." Leah asks the young girl for a dress she held up, as we begin to shop in a small boutique. We are just getting started with our shopping and I am already getting irritated by her presence. “Chop chop. Go fetch my dresses, will you?” she tells the girl, making me grunt inwardly as the girl looks at us with shock in her eyes. I mouth out I'm sorry, and the girl has no choice but to sigh as she turns and does as she is told.I gotta say, she has good taste, but the wors
Abbie's POV (five years later)I walked with Hunter by my side, slowly making my way toward the stairs. Hunter held our son Mateo's hand. Anthony walked next to Mateo, holding his other hand as they smiled from ear to ear. Today was my baby girl Autumn's first birthday, and as the heir to Elena's throne after me, our pack, Elora, and Elena's kingdom would give her a grand party. We had an enormous celebration the year Mateo was born, as he was next in line for Elora's pack as the first male alpha. As for Anthony- we officially adopted him the same year Mateo was born. Though many were against the idea, being he's not blood-related to Hunter, he is still related to me, and going against the next queen was futile, so, after a small debate, all the elders in our pack decided on allowing him to take over as the next alpha of the Blood Moon Pack of the North. He has three more years to go before he takes over, so Hunter has been training him daily. Sadly, he's not the tiny boy we once
Abbie's POV It's been two months since we defeated Matisa—two months too long since we've been looking for the real Analise. Today, we finally found her.It wasn't easy finding her and bringing her home would certainly not be easy. Where we found her, she had made a whole new life. She was married and had two kids, one born and one growing inside her. We stood at the top of the hill, looking down at a strawberry field. Analise strolled through the field looking beautifully, with long blonde hair and a beautiful yellow sundress, the fabric tinted with tiny white daisies on the fabric, giving it that sweet spring feel. She happily picked strawberries and placed them into a basket, playing with a little girl who picked up a strawberry and bit it, making Analise chuckle. I couldn't help but feel overjoyed. But my heart also ached for the elderly lady standing beside me. Hunter stood on my other side, his hand wrapped around Anthony's shoulders, who was happy we found his aunt."How di
(One month later)Abbie's POVAs the days went by, things began to return to normal slowly. I finished my classes and received my certificate credentials to become a certified teacher. There was also a great debate between Elena, my mom, Elora, and me over taking over the kingdom. Elora wanted me to take over her pack, Elens wanted me to take over the crown, and I- wanted to stay in my pack. So, we came up with a plan. Elora needed a replacement. So, if I ever had a daughter, we would train her to become the next alpha. But if I gave birth to a boy, she'd have to give him the pack when he's ready to take over as alpha. Which- she agreed. As for the throne, Elena has been the queen for hundreds of years, and a few more years won't hurt. So, she agreed that when Anthony is old enough to take over as Alpha of Hinter's pack, I will take the crown and serve my kingdom along Hunter's side. For now, I will stay here- in my pack, where I belong. The Blood Moon Pack of the North has alway
Abbie's POV "Sweetheart... it's okay. It's okay. You did really good today, Abbie. I know this is hard, but this is the way things had to end. There was no other way. She would have continued to kill innocent girls if we hadn't ended things this way. I'm so proud of you," Elora says as she kneels beside me, resting her hand on my shoulder. I sniffled, shutting my eyes, and leaned into Hunter's chest. My hot tears continued to roll down uncontrollably. I felt Hunter's warm thumbs gently wipe my tears. He kissed my head and rested his chin where he had left his kiss. Despite the sorrowful agony inside, his embrace made me feel a little comfort as our spark ignited inside me. "I know. I just... I can't help but feel so guilty. I know Matisa was a sadistic, evil witch. She deserved what was coming to her. But I truly wished none of these witches had followed her blindly. So many of them died for her sake. And then there's Analise. I wish she were alive. We could have been good friends
Hunter's POVThe battle was getting out of hand. Time and time again, we were being attacked by warlocks who would shapeshift into different creatures. They were stronger than I had anticipated, but I managed to tell the difference between Warlock and Santiago. Just as I thought we were done for, Santiago shifted back to a minotaur again, charging toward me. "Hunter, watch out!" Alarick yells, holding his hand out. "Not today, asshole!" I hear Axel suddenly come into view. He charges behind the minotaur, jumping into the air, grabbing the monster by the horns, and pulling him down. I shift onto Titus and launch toward them, snapping my snout; I grip the minotaur's neck and bite down hard. I could feel the canines pierce its skin, giving it a guttering growl. Axel finishes him off, hitting him on the back of his neck, making me snap the whole head off of him. The head falls to the ground, making it roll away. "That's what you get for laying your filthy hands on my son, asshole!" I
Abbie's POVMatisa looked my way menacingly and fisted her hands. "You just don't know when to give up, do you? Don't say I didn't warn you to stay away, you stupid bitch. I'll make you pay for coming here and trying to sabotage my plans. That throne should have been mine. Our grandmother was stupid to have married that mutt. But rest assured, the throne will be mine, and not you or anyone will stand in my way!" Matisa says as she looks at me with rage. The aura exuding from her hands intensifies, and she smirks at me as if she had already triumphed over me. I can hear something slowly crawl behind me and see the vines creeping up behind me. She was using her herbal spell, making a vine creep up behind me in an attempt to strangle me, but unfortunately for her. I had a counterspell to get rid of her vine. She yells, and the vine quickly dashes toward me, but I move, lifting my hand toward one of her top witches. Using telekinesis, I pull the witch toward me, causing the vine to pi
Abbie's POV"We're close. I see it. They're right ahead!" Kaiden yells through our mind link as we continue to run. I looked up, and I could see the war unfolding. But my eyes widen as I hear Elora yelling, and a giant bird-like creature flies high up, holding Anthony in his claws, making my eyes widen in horror. "Hunter!" I yell, making him look up. I shift onto Merida, and Titus comes out, running at full speed. "Hurry, when I strike, you need to catch him, ok?" Titus says as my nerves go wild. Merida nods and runs at full speed. I see Matisa. She's strangled Elora with one hand using her magic, and she's holding Elena in the other hand. Elena's aura is weak; I can see it, which means she was probably poisoned. But my main concern is Anthony right now. I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry, Auntie. "Don't worry, you go get Anthony. I will take care of this bitch." Emily says as she shifts onto her white wolf. My eyes widen as I see her. "She... she looks just like me. I thought... I was
Elora's POVWe ran through the dense forest until we finally reached where Matisa and her clan hid. I have gathered that Matisa came to a neighboring Pack near Hunter's pack just a few months after Abbie disappeared.She disguised herself as the Luna of their pack after she killed the real Luna. That's when all the kidnappings began to rise in numbers again. She didn't find an end to her insatiable desire to eat souls. And given her hatred toward our kind, she relished the thought of eating their souls. It was like killing two birds with one stone. She was filling her darkness and killing our kind as well. Santiago played a great part in all this. She had made a pact with different alphas for years, promising them power and sleeping with them. They fell deeply into her trap, and she ensured they were cast under her love spell. Whatever she commanded of them- they did. And that included kidnapping girls from all over. But when most of the alphas were taken down, thanks to Hunter an
AbbieI know we were on a tight, very tight schedule here. But I had to stop and tell Hunter the truth. The real plan that Elora, Elena, and I had worked out. He was pretty mad at first. We had acted so well that he and everyone believed it, too. But now that he knew, it all made sense to him. “If you ever keep me from something like this, I’ll make sure to punish you for it, Abigail. Which means after this, you’ll be punished, you understand? Punished!” he says as we walk out of the storage, all geared up with weapons and armed to the brink. “I know. Again, I’m sorry. I didn't mean to keep you out; it was Elora’s idea for us to sell it,” I said, making him angrier. He throws his belt filled with extra bullets in the back of the SUV with a loud thud, making me look at him with regret. “Elora? Elora? I'm your husband, Abbie! I mean… I will be… am… whatever! Just…don't keep things like this from me, ok? I love you, Abbie. I don't want to see you and my family hurt.” he says, wrapping