Abbie I fisted my hands as my jaw clenched, my Wolf was going crazy and I was trying to play it off as Luna Maddy kept talking to us. She smiles, holding Mom's hand and squeezing mine gently. "Mate... Mate!" Merida yells again, making me close my eyes and sigh. "My Goddess, Merida. Shut it. You sound like a needy sex-deprived howler." I say, making her growl. "Abbie, sweetie, you remember when you were down here right? We had this whole area still under construction. My daughter Lily and you would come up to that tree house down that path and spend all day up there until your dad came to get you." Luna Maddy says, making me smile.How can I forget? I was trying to hide from the man. Trying to get away from his fist and the bottom of his boot. "I remember. Where are Alpha Black and Lily anyway? I haven't seen them." I asked, and I felt like I had said something wrong. Her expression changed, making me look with concern toward my mom. "My dear... my husband died a little after you le
“I knew it!" Marissa yells cheerfully getting scolded by my mom. I want to look away. I have to, right? This... is wrong. I was adamant about my decision when I said he couldn't be our mate... so why am I finding it difficult to look away from him? His hand gently pulls me, making the sparks increase. My eyes widened, if it was even possible as I gasped under my breath feeling his hand trail around my waist. "Abbie.... Abbie Montero. It's... It's really you." he says tugging his lips into a full grin and getting closer, his lips... are so plumped... so... kissable. I can hear my heartbeat as if it had a damn megaphone right in my ear. Can he hear it? I bet he can. His chest is so... close, making me want to run my hands over those pecks. I can still see a bit of beads from the sweat he formed from running here. "You're... my mate!" he says pulling me closer, caving me in his arms. His lips get closer and closer until he's less than an inch away, almost touching my lips. I can feel hi
HunterI am going crazy here. This woman is driving me CRAZY! She's been back for less than an hour and I already want to rip her damn clothes off and claim her. Titus is super excited, jumping up and down, making me want to smile from ear to ear. I have no idea what the hell Abbie is talking about, fuck toys. What fuck toys, damn it? Does she not get it? She has no clue that she's been the only girl I've waited for my entire fucking life.Did she really think I'd let her go so easily? Why would I? She is... My MATE... cardigan girl is none other than the girl of my dreams. My mate! My Abbie! I feel like yelling it out to the world and that... Is what I shall do!I can't help but feel so overjoyed as I stand like an idiot in front of her smiling, getting closer and closer. If I can just steal a little kiss... I leaned in closer, almost touching her lips. I could hear her heartbeat, it was just as fast as mine, making my heart swell. Boy if I could just... Slap!I closed my eyes, tur
AbbieJust what the hell was that? I almost lost it back there. "That will not happen again," I said aloud, making Merida chuckle. "Never say never, Abbie. You liked it, and you know it." "I DID NOT!" I said, furrowing my eyebrows. The truth is, I did... I really did and that's what upset me the most.Hunter's kiss was still lingering on my lips. I could still feel the sparks on my body and my lips where he held me. The adrenaline surged through me, making my mind clouded. A part of me wanted to go back and kiss him, and another part of me knew... it was wrong. I closed my eyes, touching my lips. I could still feel his gentle yet passionate kiss on my lips. The image of his dark eyes on me, made me feel like I was melting, and the way he looked at me was so... loving. Goddess, this is a mess this is bad... this is so bad. Something in me told me it was an alarming thought to come here today, and I was right. I was so darn right, why did I come back, why did I have to change my mind?
AbbieI couldn't help but stare as Hunter walked away from me toward the restroom. His broad shoulders looked like the back of a cobra, so firm, so strong, so...nice! It made me want to run my hands over his back muscles and bite his…Wait, what? No!I closed my eyes, shaking my head. "Oh, get a grip, Abigail. What the hell is wrong with me? Did I just gawk over him?" I thought aloud as I heard him turn the water as he whistled and he started singing happily. "You sure did, baby. You can come join me if you want," he yells out, making me grunt and fume in anger. Damn, our stupid werewolf hearing. “Shut up, Hunter,” I yelled back, making him chuckle. I mean, he didn't even bother closing the door to the restroom, and I know he was doing it on purpose. I couldn't help but peek in, and my eyes widened as I saw his naked body covered in a huge rainforest-like shower. The bathroom was huge, probably five times bigger than my entire room back home. It had a nice beautiful bathtub inside,
AbbieI sat on the sofa with my hands covering my face as I grunted. I am too confused. Ok, I'll admit it. A part of me wants him... I do. I want him badly, and I feel... I feel I still love him. But it hurts to know that he didn't care to wait for me. I know I can't be mad because this is something he did while he and I didn't know we were mates, but it's different for us werewolves than what love means for humans.Each of us werewolves is partnered with someone for life, they are our fated soul mates, and it is so sacred that being with them in a relationship can make us stronger, just as it can weaken us if we are rejected. It can kill us, if one is gone, and it hurts physically if one is unfaithful. The bond makes it difficult to not be attracted to them, it's like... being under a spell or hit by a cupid arrow. You are instantly drawn to them. Your body feels like euphoria, the most beautiful spark that could exist. It's like... a tingling sensation when they touch you, making i
AbbieI grabbed the doorknob, ready to walk out when my phone buzzed again. I took it out of my pocket and glanced at it. It was a notification from my bank. I looked at my phone and my eyes widened as I read the notification. 'Bank fraud alert. Your action is needed: please confirm your activity." I read, making my face go pale. My heart began to race at a million per second as I began to panic.I mean, come on! I don't have enough money as it is, and now this? It has to be a sick joke. "No no no no no! Come on!" I groaned, wanting to scream in anger. I closed my eyes, opening my phone. This is so damn frustrating."Is everything okay, Abbie?" Hunter asks, making me whine. I sighed, puffing my cheeks as I grunted out of desperation. "No. Nothing is ok." I say, wanting to throw my phone out the window. I placed my forehead against the door, hitting the door with my fist slightly and grunting."Abs?" "Hunter," I ask, not wanting to open my eyes, but I turn, still resting my body again
AbbieI stared at Hunter like a dummy, unconsciously smiling. I hadn't noticed I had my hands on his chest. His chest rose beautifully up and down. I could hear his heartbeat pumping fast. My heart quickened. I looked at his lips, they looked so good. So... kissable. His lips tugged into a smile, making them look so freaking tempting. I wondered what he tasted like. I bet his kisses are sweet, like the sweetest fruit you'd ever tasted. I leaned a little, almost closing my eyes, expecting the kiss. I could feel his warm breath near my lips, sending sparks over my body. "Abbie cakes," he whispers in a husky low tone, sending shivers down my spine. The sound of his husky voice alone made me want to moan. "Yeah," I whispered, biting my bottom lip, gripping his shirt in my hands as I felt his chest rising up and down so seductively. "We should get going?" he clears his throat, making me snap out of it. "Uh, right…yeah. Let's go." I say, pulling away and turning quickly. He chuckles, nod
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