André’s POV“I’m so sorry to interrupt your brooding, but the men and I are ready to leave, and we are awaiting your final orders.”“Good,” I said, nodding my head slowly. “The men will have to wait a little longer. I am still waiting for a call and additional reinforcements.”Pierre took a step forward and gave a sigh. “Also, we found an update concerning Olivia’s father. Would you like to look at it?”I whipped my head around and glared daggers at Pierre.“I am not concerned about Olivia’s father at this point. Nothing right now matters more to me than my woman’s life. The update can wait; Olivia can’t.”My phone buzzed in my pocket, and I took it out immediately and saw the name scrawled across the screen. Finally, he called back. It was about time. Relief washed over me, and I answered the call.“Hello?”“Alpha André, my men are ready. When do we move out? I’m a little agitated if I do say so myself.”I raised an eyebrow.“You’re coming with them? I thought…”The man laughed.“No
Olivia’s POV Javier tried to grab me but I was able to pull away. Jaden grabbed me and pinned my arms to the side. I struggled to get out of his grasp.“Stay still, you little insect!” I swung my head backwards and butted Jaden. He reeled backwards and let go of me.I watched him, and blood dripped from his nose like a little tap.“Fuck! The bitch broke my nose!” “Stop this nonsense, Olivia! We are trying to help you!” “I don’t want your help! Stay away from me!”With Jaden temporarily disabled, Javier sprung back into action. He grabbed me by the throat, wrestled me to the ground, and pinned me there.I was weak, and even though I tried to kick him, he barely flinched and tightened his grip around my throat.Donovan stood up in alarm and stood close to where his son pinned me.“Javier! Be gentle with her! We need her alive!”He grunted and squeezed my throat harder.“Alive doesn’t mean we need her conscious!”I began to cough as my lungs were deprived of oxygen.My limbs became e
André’s POVWe left the room and went outside. It didn’t take long for the reinforcements to arrive. They got out of the vehicle and walked up to me.The leader stepped out from amongst the ranks and gave a low bow.“Alpha André, we have been sent from Black Paw Pack on behalf of our Alpha.”I acknowledged his greeting and gave a nod. “I trust that your Alpha is doing well?”“Yes, Sir!”I was pleased by the men’s gallantry and began to arrange them into small groups alongside my guards.“Team A, I would need you to monitor the perimeter here. I expect that he is going to send men after us or come by himself. I need you to make sure that you delay him as long as possible. Team B, you guard the entrance of the secret passage and Team C, you follow me inside to get the Luna. Are we clear on that front?”There was a resounding ‘yes sir’, and all the guards moved to their stations.Sephora and Pierre ran up to me.“What about us, Alpha?”I looked them over. It seemed that they had gotten
André POVI grabbed Olivia and pulled her close to me. The metallic smell of blood came from her mouth. I was worried. What was going on? What had happened?I heard yelling and dashed back into the house. The sound came again, and I was able to pin the noise to this location.I kicked the door down and saw my beloved on the ground, crawling to the door like a dying caterpillar.“Olivia?” I cradled her close. Her body was getting colder by the second. I looked at her dress and saw a spreading patch of blood.My heart pounded loudly in my chest.Our baby! Something had happened to it.I hoisted her up and didn’t even take a moment to consider the twelve unconscious bodies in the room.I gritted my teeth together. Jonas’ father and brothers were. Whatever that had happened to those bastards, they deserved it.I knew that Jonas couldn’t be trusted. That deceptive bastard.I carried Olivia out and gave an order for all my men to pull back. I dashed to my car and placed Olivia carefully i
Olivia’s POVMy eyes flung open, and bright light bleached my irises.I looked around hastily for a while, but all I could see were colourful circles of lights blocking my vision.Slowly, my sight was restored to me, and I realised that I was lying in a bed.“Olivia?”I turned my head around and locked eyes with André.“André?”My heart began to beat rapidly, and my face scrunched up slowly as tears began to form in my eyes.It didn’t take long before I burst into tears and began to wail loudly.“My baby! André, where’s my baby?We leaned over me and pulled me into a hug, rubbing my back affectionately and cooing softly in my ear to try to comfort me.“Olivia, you have to calm down. Everything is alright. Our baby is fine.”Though he had assured me that everything was alright, it still took a while for me to calm down. I was still so scared and terribly shaken. The events of my capture flooded my mind every second and filled me with dread and fear.“They tried to harm me, André. They
Olivia’s POVI was in bed, and Nurse Alvida came to call on me.As she walked into my room, she had a fearful expression on her face.André was sitting on the bed next to me, and he glared suspiciously at her.“What is that face for? Is there a problem?”She shook her head slowly. I could see her eyes becoming moist. I continued to press on.“You said you knew about my mother. Tell me about her. We are in a private space. No one can hear us for miles, and it is heavily guarded." Alvida dabbed her face lightly with her embroidered handkerchief. She took a deep breath and raised her head. Tears glistened in her eyes as she began her story.“I was the right handmaid to your mother, Maria Solvan, many years ago and for many years. She was a descendant of Selene, just like you. The same was true of all her sisters and the women before her."My jaw was slack as I stared at the old nurse. She knew my mother?! My real mother? No. She has to be lying. She had to be. She had to be a spy from.
André’s POV I looked at Olivia with sad eyes. She pushed me away gently and rolled the other way, and I watched her body shake gently as she sobbed softly.My heart shattered. I didn't want to leave her like this. I reached out a hand to touch her, but she shrugged it away.I sighed. I had my answer. I left the room and shut the door gently behind me. In the hallway, I gave a soft sigh. There was nothing I could do now. I had the let her heal by herself."Alpha? We are still waiting for you." Pierre poked his head out from a door that was two rooms away from Olivia. I nodded and walked towards him. I had to do my duty. It was the only way that I could help Olivia. That bastard had to be crushed.I walked into the room, and grim faces glanced at me as I assumed my position in the middle of the room, at the head of the table. Sephora stood to my right, pale, and Pierre stood protectively next to her. I had never seen him so grim, either.To my left was Gregory, one of the associates
Olivia's POV I was up early in bed. My body was still aching but I was much better than I was a few days ago. My nights didn't get any better though. Since Alvida told me about my parents and Jonas' hand in their death, my nightmares were plagued with his face and blood everywhere.I would see my mother in a pool of blood and Jonas standing over her. The look of pride and satisfaction in his eyes was terrifying, and when he tried to clamour for me, I would scream and wake up.I couldn't count the number of times André had come to the rescue with hugs and soft words. He would ask me what had happened, and I would simply tell him that it was a nightmare.They scared me and continually fed my hate for Jonas. I would make him pay.I got out of bed and walked to the window. I threw the curtains open, and the sunlight seeped in and warmed my skin.Glorious.The door creaked open, and Alvida came in with the breakfast tray. Sephora, André, and Pierre followed. I was slightly startled to see
Hannah's POV Epilogue. I sat outside at the picnic table with the gentle wind whipping through my hair. It felt wonderful.Autumn was drawing close, and the leaves on the trees were already turning a beautiful orange.I heard the giggles of children playing. I smiled warmly.My children.Jasper ran around, and his little sister chased after him. Their delightful giggles filled the air and brought smiles to my face.“Jasper, be careful. Your sister might not be able to keep you with you." He slowed down a little bit and his sister caught up with him. He embraced her and she smiled and played with his hair.“Hello, beautiful." I felt two big, strong arms wrap around me, and I was enveloped with warmth and love.I raised my head, and a kiss was gently planted on my lips.André lowered himself beside me, and we watched our beautiful children prance around the garden.“It's getting a bit chilly. You should come inside." André ran his hand seductively over mine. I bit my lower lip and
Olivia's POV"This isn't going to be too tight around my stomach, is it? I want the baby to be comfortable.”The maids shook their heads and continued to fuss over the dress.“You look beautiful, Luna Olivia. I am sure the Alpha is going to love it.”I was nervous as they put the finishing touches on the dress.“All done.”They stepped away, and I twirled in the mirror. The dress was beautiful, embroidered with intricate silk moon designs that were trimmed in gold.“The Alpha also asked me to give this to you as a gift.”One of the maids stepped forward with a beautiful velvet box in her hands.I took it from her, and my hands trembled slightly.I opened the box, and inside it was a beautiful gold necklace with a jeweled pendant. The maids all squealed in delight, and one of them offered to fasten it around my neck.I touched it gently as the maid fastened it, and I could feel my heart swelling with love for André. It wasn't difficult to tell that the necklace was very expensive.“Lu
Olivia’s POVDear André,If you are getting this, I am probably in jail or maybe on the brink of death. I got my idiot step-brother to write this. God, I hate the bastard.I don't know how long before they decide that it's time to end my life but I've been doing a lot thinking and I regret what I did.As I sit here in this cell, all I can think about are the good times we had. The laughs, the jokes. I can't believe I threw that all away because I wanted a throne that would never be given to me.I sit here and all I can think about is Amelia. Her beautiful face, her soft breasts, her sweet kisses. What I wouldn't give to be with her at this moment. It is now I realize that she is everything I needed.It is crazy how the stench of death makes one ponder about his life and truly appreciate the things we have. Tell her that I love her, that I have always loved her. I wanted the best for her but now, I will never taste her lips again.Apologize to Olivia for me. I planned to take her as a
Olivia's POVThe mansion was a hive of activity. I stood at the door and watched André. He had barely gotten a good night's sleep. My fever had happened a few times but it felt selfish to ask him to have sex with me."You know that you don't need to hide at the door."I saw Sephora standing behind me and I blushed."I just don't want to bother him.""I'm positive that he would love to see you." I turned around and saw André looking at me with a smile. My light shade of pink turned a deep scarlet and Sephora gave me a gentle nudge.André had put down his phone and the worry lines on his forehead disappeared."Well, are you going to keep standing at the door peeping at me? I heard it is rude to stare." I turned around. Sephora had gone and I was all alone.I walked into the room and André grabbed me and pulled me into a tight embrace.His lips warmed my cheek and forehead and I sank deeper into his embrace."I missed you, mate.–" He nuzzled his nose into my hair and took a deep brea
Doran's POVI wasn't sure how long I was in the cell. The night here seemed to last forever. The sun rose but its light never made it to the window that was miserably placed in my cell. The rats scurried around me and nibbled at my toes and clothes. My stomach growled monstrously and my hair and face were a mess. I was more than a shadow of my old self. I spent many nights thinking, brooding, about the good times I had with André. Amelia... She was probably ashamed and angry at me. I craved her embrace, her fingers on my back. At this point, it was the equivalent of heaven. It was where I wanted to be. The door creaked open and four men walked into the cell. What were they doing here? My brother had already come in here last night. Or was it this morning?"Doran, today is the day of your trial. Please come with us." My eyes widened. It... It couldn't be. It... It was too early. It wasn't time. "No. No. No! It can't be!" They opened my cell and seized the opportunity. However,
Doran's POVI scoffed. I had spent more nights than necessary in this lousy place. I turned the corner and some maids scurried past me with their heads held low. I shook my head. I couldn't wait to get the fuck out of here. André, I am coming for you. My knuckles cracked as I clenched them, hate and rage bubbling in my mind. The men were supposed to move out today. André wouldn't know what hit him and soon, Olivia would be mine and my brothers wouldn't dare to look at me with such disrespect ever again. I reached my father's study and found the door ajar. Strange; he never left the door open. A dim light was pouring out from inside. Maybe he was inside but then again, there were no guards at the door. I pushed it open and went inside. My father's chair was turned around and I could see a dark silhouette of him sitting as he faced the dimly lit fireplace. "Good morning, Father. Are the men ready for the move? I believe that time is of the essence." My words were met with silen
Olivia's POV The meeting was soon over and Fentris was the first to leave. I smirked. I had trained hard with Alvida to be able to release my powers in small amounts. The last two days had been rigorous.We all left the meeting last and entered a private room. André asked two guards to stand at the door and we all stood around the table."That was a successful meeting," Sephora said with a sigh.André exhaled deeply. His arms were folded across his chest."It is too early to conclude. I saw Fentris and how uncomfortable he was. Our victory will start if he buys it and relays the information to his boss." I tried my best to hold back my smirk but soon all heads were turned to me, except Alvida and Sephora who acted coolly."Is there a problem, Olivia?" Pierre asked, looking concerned."Oh. Nothing. I just thought to tell you all that Fentris swallowed everything that we said, hook, line and sinker." André looked at me in shock."Olivia? What did you do?" I looked at him innocently
André’s POVI stood in the mirror and looked at myself over. I couldn't believe I was going to face those old bastards again. I envisioned Fentris' face and the urge to strangle him flared inside of me. "I love seeing you in a tie." Olivia strode up to me and fiddled with my tie, adjusting it and placing it in the center, even though I knew she didn't need to. I smiled and kissed her forehead. My hand ran over her stomach and our baby kicked back in response. She was all dressed for the meeting as well even though I asked her to take the time off and rest. I ran my hands through her hair and she leaned into my touch and beamed at me. "Are you sure that you don't want to stay and rest? A foot massage will be much better than listening to the council."She chuckled and smoothed my shirt. "I agreed to stay away if there was a war. I want to stay and listen to the meeting. I want to see Fentris as well."I exhaled. That traitor was going to pay as soon as all this was over. I swor
Olivia's POVI was up early. This wasn't the night I was expecting to have in my home as soon as I got back. I rolled over in bed. André's space was empty but still warm. He had gotten up a few minutes ago. A sigh escaped my lips. He was probably in his study. I heard him say something like that to Pierre earlier. I looked out the window. It was still dark out and the cool breeze was blowing and howling outside. I grabbed my robe that hung on the chair and draped myself. I was just as worried as he was about this plan. If it didn't work, we could all be in danger. My baby, our baby could be in danger. The lights in the hallway were all dim and I saw a dim light coming from his study. My guess was right and as I eased the door open, I saw him on the chair with books open in front of him. "Hey," I said softly and he raised his eyes from his book and gave me a weary smile. "You should be resting," he said, gently. "And so should you. But here you are." I walked towards him and h