Olivia's POV I could feel the tension in the air as they stared down at each other. The anger in their eyes was glaring, and every muscle twitched with violent anticipation."I think I should be able to cover it for you, considering the slum that you crawled out from."I had never heard André speak so hatefully.I felt the gravity in the room become six times heavier. I could barely breathe, and the longer I watched, the more nervous I became.André stood his ground, and Jonas stared back at him with anger and a little bit of provocation.Nima seemed to be the only one enjoying the tension."I'm glad the Moon Goddess didn't give us a silly, wimpy, whiney, weak mate. You should be happy he's defending you. The last few events show how terrible you are at defending yourself. I can bet that if you went to Elvis Pine, you'd be dead before you started anything meaningful."Nima's voice filled my head, and her words offended me. Ever since we got connected, she had been sassy and unhelpful.
Olivia's POVThe drive to the pack was exhausting, and I fell asleep for quite a while. Every time I woke up, I would see André looking down at me with a beaming smile. I would smile back, and occasionally, I would glance at his shoulder to check the injury.It had mostly healed up, but I couldn't help checking on him. He had no idea how worried I was.I brushed my fingers over his shoulders, checking the wound for the umpteenth time when André snatched my hand in his. I was stunned, but he quelled my fears with a kiss on my palm. I felt my heart melt. His green eyes dazzled me, and I felt a blush fill my cheeks. He was so sexy. I couldn't believe that this was the person that I had been trying to run away from."Olivia, I'm fine. I'm not hurt anymore. It healed up last night."I was silent and bit my tongue down further to make sure that I didn't say something stupid."Are you just worried about me or..."He leaned closer to me. His lips were a few inches away from my ear."Are you j
André's POVI watched her face go red, but I was unfazed. I had told her what she needed to know.She turned from Jonas to me and back to him, stepping backwards in fear. "What is going on? What kind of sick joke is this? Where is the bitch that you are mated to? Where is she?!"I scoffed lightly and said nothing for a while. Her confusion was amusing, but her acting out of line started to get on my nerves."I have told you what you need to know, Nicole. My private life is no longer any of your business."I stared at her and caught sight of a vein bulge on her forehead, ready to pop."Why are you hiding her? Why? Is she scared? The bitch knows that she is about to tear up a happy family, and she is too pussy to show her face!"My anger spiked, and I growled at her. I walked towards her and bared my fangs."Don't you dare! She is my mate, and you can't talk about her like that. Her identity, whereabouts, and when she will be getting here are none of your business."I could feel Olivia'
Olivia's POV We finally headed inside, and André had to let go of me to attend to something important. I was immediately relieved, and I bolted upstairs to my room. I was exhausted. Watching my mum put up such a show was exhausting, and all I wanted to do was have a long, cool shower and flop on my bed.I opened my room door and found myself stuck in the doorway. My eyes surveyed the room, and what I saw made me sceptical about proceeding any further into it.Has something happened? Were my eyes seeing things?I glanced around again and saw that the room was empty.My shoes, clothes, bags, and even trinkets that I left on the bedside table had all disappeared.I stepped backwards to make sure that I was in the right room. I had to be in the right place. I had been here for months. I couldn't have possibly just walked into a different room already. I had only been gone for a few days.I closed the door and stood in the hallway in bewilderment. What was I going to do now? Where was I g
André's POV I felt her bud, and her voice erupted into moans. I saw her fingers flex, and they gripped my desk.I loved how she was bent over my table. Her butt curved in the air, and I couldn't help but plant another soft kiss on it.I played with her clitoris a little more. I loved the way she squirmed at my touch and the way her warm love juices flowed. Her scent filled the air and I felt almost intoxicated. I slipped my fingers lightly into her and felt her G-spot.I curved my fingers and rubbed it. I enjoyed the way her body tensed up. Fuck! She was amazing."André! Ahhhhhnn! Please, I want... I want you inside me.""No, kitten. It's too soon for that. I haven't even begun with you yet."The scent of her arousal was driving me crazy. I looked down and saw a wet patch on my trousers. My hard cock pushed against the fabric so hard that it hurt.A groan escaped my lips as I felt her butt rub against me. The feeling of its softness against me, through the fabric, pushed me to the edg
André's POV "What do you want?"My fists were clenched tight, and I was sure that I was seconds away from losing it. The smirk on Jonas' face wasn't making things any easier for me. Instead of answering my question, he began to pace around my office as if he owned the place. I saw a flicker of greed in his eyes as he surveyed the room and touched my expensive desk."Well, before we start, I think you might want to double-check to see if the door is locked. We wouldn't want any... interruptions."He sat on my desk with a relaxed look on my face. My every instinct told me to bury my fist in his face, but I stiffened and controlled myself. He was a bug crawling under my skin, but I wasn't going to let him get the better of me."I can see that you are getting right at home here, making yourself comfortable and lavishing on amenities made available to you."Jonas chuckled and smirked again."What can I say? You're a great host. I'm 'thoroughly' enjoying your hospitality."I gritted my tee
Olivia's POVI hurried upstairs to André's room. My cheeks were burning with embarrassment. I didn't mean for Jonas and Pierre to find me in André's office.I still couldn't get the image of their bewilderment out of my mind. My heart was beating faster in my chest. Maybe I wasn't ready. Maybe I wasn't ready to tell the world that André was my mate. I dashed into André's room and shut the door behind me. Knock! Knock! Knock!The sound of someone at the door pulled me out of my trance, and in my fright, I nearly slipped and fell.The knocking came once more, louder this time. "Who is it?" I called loudly from the bathroom. I listened carefully, but there was no reply. My body went taunt, but my instincts kicked in, urging me to leave the bathroom with André's towel wrapped around my chest."Who is it?" I called out again, fearfully clutching the towel to my chest. "Miss Olivia, it's the maid." I felt my blood pressure plummet to safer levels, and a smile of relief tugged at my lip
Olivia's POVMy heart stopped beating, and I stared at him dumbfounded. He wanted to tell everyone about us already? "Kitten?""André, I... I... I'm not ready. I don't think that I can do it. It's too soon, and so much has happened. You saw the way my mom reacted and…I couldn't help babbling. A few minutes ago, I was soliloquising about how I was ready to accept him as my mate, but now my feet had gotten cold, and I was backing away.My rambling continued, but I soon felt a soft finger press against my lips, silencing me."Shhhhh, kitten. You're overthinking this."I felt my eyes become moist, and I slowly removed André's fingers from my lips."André, I'm not ready...""Princess, you would never be ready if I left it to you. There is no better time than the present."He stroked my cheek with his thumb, which slowly moved down to my lips. His touch was soft and reassuring, melting away my doubts."I know that you are scared, and it's alright. You just need to remember that I will be b
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.“L
Olivia's POV We spent a little longer in Elvis Pine. André was helping Hailey with the reconstruction efforts.It was beautiful watching Elvis Pine grow into something beautiful.Hailey asked for my permission to change the House of Reiss’ insignia to the Solvan Empire insignia.She did it as a tribute to my mother and me, and I gave my approval and blessings.It felt like pieces of my people were coming back to life again.She rebuilt her family home and initiated a rebuilding project of my parents’ old house.“I remember it quite well. I think the blueprint is still in the pack archives. I want to rebuild it the same way it was all those years ago. My family took yours, and I want to give a piece of it back.”Those were her words, and they brought tears to my eyes.During the time we spent in Elvis Pine, André went to the Lycan Empire and spoke to Doran's people. He wanted to prevent another war with them because of Doran's death.He had been gone for a few days, during which time
Olivia's POV I woke up in bed. My eyes hurt, and so did my head. I was covered in bruises that were healing slowly.The light from the sun on a new day bathed my face. I wasn't sure how long I had been out. But I was certain that I had been asleep for longer than a day.I took a deep breath.It was over. I still couldn't believe it. We had won, but at what cost? I sniffed the air. I wasn't the only injured person. I could still smell the blood of our other injured comrades, and their groans made it to my ears.Every time I blinked, I could see the carnage that was on the battlefield. The dead bodies and wolves. The blood of our unique race had been wasted.Jonas.I don't remember how he died, but when I woke up, I saw him unconscious at Doran's feet. It still baffled me. It was a shock that he had been the mastermind behind all of this.He…he was a Lycan. I never thought he was. I never saw it in him. I hadn't heard about them before but I was certain that they were a powerful spec
André's POV I watched in shock and awe as Doran spilled his guts.“I am the Heir of the Lycian Empire of the Sacred Moon. I was cast out and denied my birthright because of my wolf. I looked nothing like a Lycan. I looked like a regular wolf shifter. I was mocked and scorned…”I was stunned. Doran was a Lycan. A Lycan Prince?"...I was adopted and raised in André's pack. They knew of my heritage and made sure that I never forgot my roots. I befriended André, and by growing up together, I became his Beta. After my adoptive parents passed away, I realized that it was time I took my place as Prince of the Empire…”“…I thought that I would start small. I felt that once André was too tired to rule since he was without an heir, he would pass the Pack leadership over to me. But then, Olivia came into the picture.”I saw him grit his teeth in anger. Even under control, he was still in control of his emotions.“I hoped that I would be able to get rid of her. I sent her those notes but André f
André's POV It happened so fast. The sound of polished metal cutting through flesh. Blood sprayed all over Doran. It was over quickly.Jonas was dead His head was in Doran's hand, and his body remained kneeling for a while before it fell to the ground with a thud like a felled tree.I was in shock. His head still has its eyes open,bl staring into my soul from the pits of hell and mirroring complete fear.“Doran?" Doran cast the head aside and wiped his blade on Jonas' clothes.“Well, I think we are done here. We have won, André. We won the war." He tried to step towards me, but I stepped back.I turned my head. “Olivia?!”She was unconscious at the foot of a broken tree. I dashed to her side and stood beside her. My fingers grazed her cheek. She was still breathing. Her face was still warm and full of color. I was relieved. She was going to be okay."Olivia?”I called her name but she didn't stir. I feared the worst. I called her name louder and shook her a little harder.She sti
André's POV The battle was bloody and ferocious.That snake, Jonas, had my pack surrounded long before I got to the battlefield. I have tried to reason with him, but he was hell-bent on choosing violence and throwing the life of his men away all because of a woman that he would never have.The war broke out and there was bloodshed everywhere. A wolf charged at me and in mere seconds, I shifted into my black wolf and smacked him hard with my paw. He yelped in pain, and I grabbed him in my jaws and flung him across the grass, spilling his blood into the soil. I searched among the fighting wolves for that snake, but I couldn't find him anywhere. His men were focused on killing me, and they swarmed me like bees, but I defeated them in seconds. I felt a pair of claws sinking into my right flank, and I howled in pain. Ragnar became enraged, and in a split second, I faced my assailant and growled mercilessly at him.I clawed his face and gouged out his eye.The socket was left empty, an
Olivia's POV "André...""Olivia, what are you doing here? You need to hide. I told the nurse to hide you.”André was dressed and ready. He knew leaving our room would make him an instant target. “Andre, I can't let you go alone. I want to come along. I want to help you. Please let me…”He pulled me in and kissed me deeply. As his lips pressed against mine, tears streamed down my face.“Olivia, I can't explain how much I love you, and I would kill myself if anything happened to you. I want you to be safe, for me and our child. I need you to hide.“but André…”“I promise I'll come back to you.”The nurse walked up to me, took my arm, and André disentangled himself from my embrace.He walked away and didn't look back while the nurse dragged me into our room.“Miss Olivia, we have to go. We must hurry to the secret bunker Miss Hailey told us about. You can't be here.”“But Andre…”“Your beloved will be fine. We must hurry. Miss Hailey is waiting for us.”I was reluctant, but I allowed t
Olivia's POV I could hear the howling of wolves, sending shivers down my spine. I had been transferred to a different place in the Raiden Pack. André had formed an alliance with them, and they had also joined in the fight. I couldn't see what was happening, but the cries, screams, and howls were excruciating.Each time, I would wonder if one of them belonged to André.Alvida had been moved with me and she had been at my side all day. She watched me like a hawk and did her best to assure me that everything was going to be alright.I didn't trust what she said.“I need some water," I said weakly.She nodded and left the room. This was my chance. It was a crusty plan, but it was all I could think of.As soon as the door clicked shut, I got out of bed and jumped out of the window.It wasn't a long fall but I timed it just right and shifted into my wolf at the last second and landed firmly on my paws.I didn't waste a second and sprinted to the battlefield. I could hear Alvida calling o