Alpha Joe's POV As I pondered my next words, doubt and uncertainty swirled within me. Should I disclose Lilith's identity and risk potential complications with the Frostwood pack? Or should I come up with an alternative reason for our visit, giving me time to secretly reunite with Lilith? It was a difficult decision to make. In the end, I chose the latter approach. I decided to act as if I had come for a different purpose, allowing me the opportunity to spend some time in the palace and secretly plan Lilith's return with the members of my pack who had accompanied me on this journey. After much contemplation, I realized that concealing the truth could lead to a potentially devastating conflict between Starfalls pack and Frostwood pack, something I couldn't afford. The risk of war was too great. So, I made the difficult choice to speak the truth, hoping that we could resolve the situation peacefully. Inwardly, I considered the possibility that Lilith might be working within the palac
Lilith's POV Prince Leo came to inform me that the king had summoned us. I was in the middle of breastfeeding little Sam at the time, so he kindly told me to continue and join them in the courtroom once I was finished. Leo planted a gentle kiss on my forehead and then bent down to kiss little Sam, who was busily suckling on my right breast, before he left. He was an incredibly kind and caring man. Sometimes, I couldn't help but wonder what I had done to be blessed by the moon goddess with such a wonderful partner. I felt entirely at peace with my decision to marry him. After feeding little Sam, who was the last to be nursed since my other babies had already been breastfed, I carefully dressed and made my way to the courtroom. Leo had emphasized that the matter was of utmost urgency, leaving me curious about what it could be. As I reached the door to the courtroom, I felt an inexplicable pull, a strong force drawing me in. It compelled me to step inside. A few steps in, I turned tow
Lilith's POVUnlike other wolves, I, Lilith found myself trapped in a family consumed by a deep-rooted hatred towards me. No matter how hard I tried, it seemed impossible to appease my mother's insatiable dissatisfaction to everything I do"Wake up, Lilith!" I stirred as I looked up at the person who had roughly shaken me. The expression on her face was grim and angry. It was none other than my mother. I quickly got to my feet, knowing what would follow if I wasted any more time—a thundering slap!"Do you know what time it is?" she growled."How can you be sleeping this late when you need to go to work?" Fear gripped me as she glared angrily at me. Today seemed to be a relatively good day for her, as I would usually get a beating for waking up late. I stayed up very late last night, doing household chores and running errands for her. I often wondered why she hated me so much. I couldn't fathom what I had done to deserve such treatment from someone who gave birth to me."I...I'm sorry,
Lilith's POVMy mother gave them a worried look before urging them to continue."Go on and deliver it, then.""There will be a duel today between the two Alpha Princes on the palace grounds," he looked at me before continuing, "We have been asked to go to every household in the pack to invite the maidens to volunteer for the duel.""I don't think she would want to do that," my mother objected, causing the men to wear a surprised look on their faces."I actually would want to go," I said, as she shot me an angry look. I didn't care; I am finally 18, and I can speak for myself."Well, the young maiden has spoken," he reached for his pocket and brought out a card."This is yours," I collected the card from him and read what was written on it."We would be expecting you by 7 pm," he said, and they turned around and left.As soon as they were out of the door, my mother glared at me."You wretched thing, even after I said you couldn't go, you objected?" she scoffed."Look at how ugly you lo
Alpha Joe's POV"She is my mate. The girl standing in front of me with a mask on was my mate!" I thought.I took a few steps toward her, and she ran. I paused, Why was she running? It was obvious she knew I was her mate too. The fact that she came close to me could mean only one thing: she was lured by my scent. Why, then, was she running?I immediately came down from the stage and pursued after her, ignoring the murmurs of the crowd. The fight could wait. All I wanted right now was to find my mate.Where did she run to? She was too fast. I followed her scent; it led me into the bush. I came to a halt when I saw two pathways. I could still perceive her scent, but why was it coming from the two pathways? I followed my instincts and took the path on my left."How was she able to do that? How was she able to plant her scent in two different pathways?" I thought as I kept following the scent. Then I saw her. Every thought I had disappeared at the sight of her. She sat beautifully at the f
Lilith's POVThe whole crowd was thrown into disarray, murmurs filling the air in response to the sudden news.Everyone's gaze followed Alpha Joe's as a beautiful damsel walked toward him. He helped her onto the stage. I could now see her face clearly. I was awestruck at what I saw—she bore a striking resemblance to me but was an epitome of beauty, standing in stark contrast to me.We all watched as Alpha Joe pulled her hair away from her neck and gently sank his teeth into it, tasting her blood. I couldn't breathe, my heart caught in my throat."I, Alpha Joe Leonard, Prince of the Starfall Pack, mark you, Lilian, as my mate." He smiled as he said those words, looking at her with love-filled eyes as he waited for her reply."I, Beta Lilian, member of the Starfall Pack, accept you, Alpha Joe Leonard, as my mate."The crowd cheered loudly, and I could hear my mother laughing wickedly beside me. I was in pain, and my heart was heavy. I couldn't control it anymore. I sat down on the floo
Lilith's POVI stood at the door, having just arrived home from the bar where I worked. The bar had been unusually busy, and I had to put in extra hours to attend to the influx of customers.As I entered, I noticed my mother sitting on the couch, her face contorted with anger. Her glare sent shivers down my spine. She asked where I had been. I knew I had to explain everything, no matter how frightened I felt."I am coming back from work, mother," I replied softly, meeting her intense gaze."By this time of the night? You are coming back from work at this hour?" she asked, her voice dripping with irritation.I glanced at the wall clock; it was just a few minutes past seven in the evening. I couldn't fathom why she was making such a fuss. Typically, I would be home by 5 or 6 pm. Was being an hour or two late really that significant?Though infuriated by her reaction, I knew I had to remain composed if I wanted to continue living under her roof. I couldn't risk her throwing me out, espec
Lilith's POV"And why is that?" she asked angrily. I lifted up my face and looked at her for the very first time. A rush of anger swept through me, but I kept my cool."Maybe if I wasn't sore all over my body and covered in bruises, it wouldn't be so difficult to go to the bar and serve customers all day!" I wanted to say."Mother, I don't want to go to work looking like this. I would become a laughing stock all over again," I said, my eyes burning with unshed tears. Like I wasn't already a laughing stock? Like the scars on my face weren't already enough reason for people to laugh and scorn at me?"You, my dear, would have to go to work. Certainly, people would understand that there are consequences for some actions," she scorned as she glared down at me. "Next time, you will think twice before coming back home so late," she spat.I bowed my head down again, thoughts swimming through my mind. She turned around to leave, and just as she got to the door, she looked over her shoulder, "m
Lilith's POV Prince Leo came to inform me that the king had summoned us. I was in the middle of breastfeeding little Sam at the time, so he kindly told me to continue and join them in the courtroom once I was finished. Leo planted a gentle kiss on my forehead and then bent down to kiss little Sam, who was busily suckling on my right breast, before he left. He was an incredibly kind and caring man. Sometimes, I couldn't help but wonder what I had done to be blessed by the moon goddess with such a wonderful partner. I felt entirely at peace with my decision to marry him. After feeding little Sam, who was the last to be nursed since my other babies had already been breastfed, I carefully dressed and made my way to the courtroom. Leo had emphasized that the matter was of utmost urgency, leaving me curious about what it could be. As I reached the door to the courtroom, I felt an inexplicable pull, a strong force drawing me in. It compelled me to step inside. A few steps in, I turned tow
Alpha Joe's POV As I pondered my next words, doubt and uncertainty swirled within me. Should I disclose Lilith's identity and risk potential complications with the Frostwood pack? Or should I come up with an alternative reason for our visit, giving me time to secretly reunite with Lilith? It was a difficult decision to make. In the end, I chose the latter approach. I decided to act as if I had come for a different purpose, allowing me the opportunity to spend some time in the palace and secretly plan Lilith's return with the members of my pack who had accompanied me on this journey. After much contemplation, I realized that concealing the truth could lead to a potentially devastating conflict between Starfalls pack and Frostwood pack, something I couldn't afford. The risk of war was too great. So, I made the difficult choice to speak the truth, hoping that we could resolve the situation peacefully. Inwardly, I considered the possibility that Lilith might be working within the palac
Alpha Joe's POV I turned to him and took a deep breath. "This morning, the Stargazers visited the courtroom to deliver news to my father and me," I began. His brows furrowed, showing his heightened interest. "Lilith is no longer within the boundaries of Starfalls pack," I revealed. His mouth dropped open, and his eyes widened in shock. "Wait, I'm a bit confused. How did the Stargazers come to know this? Did they go searching for her?" he asked, his curiosity evident. His questions were understandable, and anyone would wonder the same. After all, the Stargazers were known for studying stars, so their news typically had a celestial connection. "They are Stargazers, Adrian," I replied calmly. "Their duty is to observe the stars and report significant findings to the Alpha King," I explained. "As they conducted their observations, they noticed the sudden disappearance of four stars that symbolized protection over our pack. These four stars represented Lilith's four young children."
Alpha Joe's POV Their eyes darted between one another and then focused on me. Austria, their leader, cleared his throat before speaking, "My Prince, we have an urgent matter to discuss. While studying the stars, we observed the disappearance of four crucial stars from the sky." He exchanged glances with his colleagues before continuing, "These four stars hold immense significance for the Starfalls pack. Their absence foretells impending danger, and if they are not returned to their rightful place here within our pack, the doom of Starfalls Pack is inevitable." Austria's words left me perplexed. He had spoken in riddles, expecting me to decipher their meaning. What did these four stars symbolize? I needed a clear explanation to understand the gravity of the situation. "I apologize, Austria, but your words seem rather cryptic," I remarked, fixing my gaze on him. Austria turned to my father, who nodded in agreement. "My Prince, I believe you are aware of the situation. The woman you
Lilith's POV I watched as an incredibly beautiful woman walked in. She stood about 5'9" tall, with silver hair and captivating ocean-blue eyes. She looked stunning, like a goddess. Is this the woman Prince Leo is married to? I was completely astonished. A quick glance at the people I had come with showed that they were equally awestruck. I composed myself as she approached Prince Leo, hugged him, and planted a kiss on his cheek. She respectfully bowed to the King and Queen before turning her attention towards me with a warm smile. I swallowed hard as she drew nearer. Her eyes remained fixed on my face, and her smile never wavered. She took my hands in hers, and the entire room's attention shifted to us, eagerly watching to see what would unfold. "I've heard so much about you from the prince, Lilith. You look absolutely stunning, far more beautiful than I could have imagined. It's truly wonderful to finally meet my co-wife," she exclaimed, pulling me into a tight embrace. My eyes wi
Lilith's POV I glanced at everyone, and they all appeared as apprehensive as I felt, except for Prince Leo. His calm demeanor didn't surprise me; this was his home, after all, and he was about to see his father, the king, again. He probably saw him before leaving the house in the morning, so he had become accustomed to it. "Usher them in," a deep male voice resonated from within the courtroom, sending shivers down my spine. Prince Leo held my hand with his free one and whispered, "Don't be scared, my father doesn't bite," he chuckled. I took a deep breath and walked beside Prince Leo, with Sam, Robert, and Clara following closely behind us. As I gazed at the throne, I saw the king seated majestically. He commanded a substantial presence without the need to stand up. He appeared astute and imposing, in stark contrast to Leo. Yet, there was something remarkable about him, a shared trait with Leo: his kind green eyes. I surmised that Leo probably took after his mother in terms of loo
Lilith's POV The next day arrived, and I had barely slept a wink the previous night due to my anxiety. Today, I was scheduled to meet the members of the royal family. I couldn't help but wonder about their perception of me. Would they accept me with open hearts? Or would they merely pretend to like me? I remembered the Prince mentioning yesterday that they were looking forward to meeting me. Personally, I suspected he might have played a significant role in their expectations. He probably convinced them of his fondness for me, leaving them with no choice but to go along with it and feign affection for an omega wolf they had never met before. I couldn't quite understand why, but being in the lowest rank among the werewolves always carried a certain stigma for me. This feeling was compounded by the fact that I had grown up in a home and pack where I longed for love from the people who mattered most. Life had been undeniably challenging until I met Joseph and Adrian in Starfalls Pack
Lilith's POV He gently brushed his fingers across my face, tucking a stray lock of hair behind my ear. "You are breathtakingly beautiful, unquestionably the most radiant young lady I've ever had the pleasure of seeing," he said, a sensuous smile gracing his lips. His smile made him even more handsome, and I felt my cheeks flush at his compliment. "Let's go and share our decision with Sam and Robert," he suggested, taking my hand and leading me back toward the house. When we arrived, Sam was outside, hard at work cutting firewood. He looked sweaty and exhausted in the sunlight. Spotting us, he wiped his brow with a nearby cloth and came over. "My Prince, you're both back," Sam greeted with a playful nudge to the prince's shoulder. The prince smiled and replied, "Yes, we're back, and I have something important I need to discuss with you and your father." Sam's expression shifted to one of surprise as he briefly glanced at me, and then he looked away. I avoided making eye contact wi
Lilith's POV The prince and I were scheduled to have a meeting later today. He had mentioned that there was something important he needed to discuss with me. He emphasized that the outcome of our conversation would decide whether he'd meet with Robert and Sam for a follow-up discussion. I had no idea what he wanted to talk about, and honestly, I didn't care. I was willing to do anything to spend some precious moments alone with him. As the time for our meeting approached, he arrived and led me to the garden, our customary meeting spot. "Lilith, there's something important I need to share with you." I listened intently, my eyes fixed on his handsome face, trying to read his somewhat solemn expression. "We've been spending time together for a while now, and I'd be dishonest if I told you the only reason was to be friends," he said, shifting his gaze to meet mine. "It's more than that, Lilith. I want us to be more than friends; I'm deeply drawn to you." My eyes widened in astonishmen