Mallory's POV:"Mallory..." I heard the voice whisper in my ear as I was fast asleep on the bed."Mmm," I tried to turn and push the figure away, but then the person looming above me yanked a handful of my hair."Ah!" My eyes snapped open, and I saw who was above me. "Ace. The Beta's son.""Ace... What are you doing here?" I asked him as I gazed at his honey brown eyes."Shh..." He hushed me by placing his right thumb on my thin lips."I came to see how you're doing. It's your birthday tomorrow. Don't you think you deserve a birthday gift?" he asked me as he stripped off his white shirt."What kind of birthday gift is that? Why don't you wait until tomorrow to present it to me?" I asked him, but he shook his head and replied, "No, you deserve to have the gift tonight. It's very special, and I have been keeping it for you.""What's that?" I asked him, looking at his handsome brown face.Ace was the Pack's beta son. Even though I am an Alpha's daughter, I lost my respect because I haven'
Mallory's POV:"Let me go!" I screamed as my stepmother dragged me by my left wrist and led me outside my room door.I was nàked, and yet, she didn't care and wanted to report me to my father."Leave me alone!" I bit her hand with force, and she flinched and let go of me, and I ran back into my bedroom to get dressed as soon as possible."Mallory! Mallory!" She banged on my room door, and I knew that I would be reported.It was already 10 pm, and I looked at the door and went to pull it open after I was done wearing my clothes. I donned a red dress that was past my knee length.However, as I pulled the door unlocked, my father stood there and smacked me across the face once I opened the door."Mallory, what were you doing inside here in your room? And why does this place smell of sex? Who was he?" Dad walked into my room and went to my bedsheets, picking them up angrily as he sniffed them."Tell me, Mallory! Who did you mate with?" My father, Alpha Bruce Adonis, barked at me angrily. H
Mallory's POV"Good evening, Alpha, Luna. We saw Sonia arrived and summoned Ace. What's the matter?" Ace's father, Beta Andrew, asked.My father looked at his Beta and sighed. "Mallory accused Ace of sleeping with her in her room. Is that true, Ace?" My father asked, lookimg at Ace, and Ace's parents gasped."What? Ace, tell me it's not true?" His mother, Lady Fiona, asked him.Ace looked away from his parents, his fist clenched as he looked at me."Say something, Ace, and know that you cannot lie to Alpha Bruce. Did you touch Mallory? You know that she's a useless she-wolf. She has no wolf, no scent, and seems like an ordinary human. How can you mate with a curse like her?" Ace's father queried him, and my fist clenched."I am not a curse!" I screamed aloud, as I hated it whenever they call me that."Shut up, Mallory! You killed your mother! Because of you, Ex-Luna Comfort died on the hospital bed. What else do you want to do? To ruin our pack and my son's life?" Beta Andrew queried m
Mallory's POVI awoke and found myself on a bed in a white-painted room."What am I doing here?" I asked myself as I carefully sat up on this bed.I recalled the night and eve of my 18th birthday."Ace..." I tried to mindlink him, but there was no connection with my mate."Ace...." I got down from the hospital bed and saw that I was wearing white hospital dress.I rushed out of the hospital room, and a nurse and doctor stopped me."Where are you rushing to? Come here!" The nurse chased after me and caught me by my arm."Let me go!" I cried, wanting to break off from her strong hold, but she held me firmly."You are sick and brought in here as an outsider. You cannot go anywhere except to the palace for our Alpha's son to decide on you," the nurse said, and I grasped my hand away from hers and glared at her."What's that supposed to mean? Isn't this my father's pack? The Bright Moon pack?" I asked the young nurse, and she shook her head."No. You are in the Crescent Moon Pack. This is o
Alpha Benson:"Benson, you have to forgive Emma and take her back as your mate. You need a Luna to govern this pack with you," My mother spoke to me as she came into my bedroom to meet me.It was a bright Monday morning, and I want to go about the pack and visit the pack hospital, as well as other establishments that we have in the Crescent Moon Pack.I had finished having my bath and was dressing up in my room when my mother came in. She was a 45-year-old woman, brown-skinned with orange eyes and red hair.Mom was beautiful, but she was speaking to me about accepting a mate who cheated on me. The moment I caught Emma Collins cheating on me with one of the pack warriors, I didn't waste time in rejecting her, and my mother wanted to speak to me about it.My only annoyance was that Emma and I already had a child, and I don't want to see her or her baby. It made me feel like I was not the father of her 2-year-old daughter."Mom," I sighed as I stood beside my bed, wearing a brown shirt an
Alpha Benson's POV:As I finished having my breakfast with my parents, I stood up to leave the mansion."Dad, Mom, I am leaving for the office," I told my father, and he nodded."Alright, Benson. You can go," Dad dismissed me as he sat at the dining chair.I picked up my briefcase to leave the house, and as I stepped out to the beautiful surroundings, my beta arrived and bowed at me."Good morning, Alpha," Dennis greeted me. He wore a white shirt and black trousers, and he was a dark-skinned man, 24 years old, scenting like cedarwood."Morning. Have you warmed up the car like I asked you to do last week?" I asked him as we walked towards my car."Yes, Alpha. I did, and the cars are ready for usage," he replied as we approached the cars."Well, I will be going to the pack hospital first to see the sick werewolves first. How about the training camp and the pack's school? Have you made a visit to there and to know how my father is helping out?" I asked Dennis, who was my height."No, Alph
Alpha Benson's POV"Dr. Chris, you have been this pack's doctor since two years now that your father retired. I know that you are not the one who helped my rejected mate, Emma Collins, to welcome her child. Who happens to be my only daughter. But after what Emma did to me, I do not find her fit to be welcomed back in the sacred palace or to become as my Luna. So that calls for our separation. But I would like to have a DNA test done on Celine. For me to know if she is really my daughter or maybe she belongs to someone else. You know...." I trailed off, not wanting to mention my father or brother's name here.Dr. Chris looked at me thoughtfully as everyone in the pack was already aware that I had rejected Emma and sent her away. She was still indoors, and this all happened last month. But I am not going back or welcoming Emma back to the palace."Mmm. Okay, Alpha. We can have the DNA test done and invite Emma and your child, Celina, to the hospital for a DNA test," Dr. Chris said, and I
Alpha Benson's POVI entered my office on the fifth floor of the magnificent establishment, and my secretary, Mrs. Justina Brooks, came in. She was a middle-aged woman who had worked for my father and now has to work for me, irrespective of the fact that she was older than I am. She was very professional with her job, and I didn't want to dismiss her yet."Welcome, Alpha. You have about five Alphas to meet with today," Justina told me about my work schedule and the Alphas I had a meeting with."That's fine. Let them in, but who am I seeing first?" I asked her, and she looked at her folder and replied, "The Alpha of the Bright Moon Pack.""Alright. Just let him in, and let's get straight to business," I told Mrs. Justina as she donned a black skirt and white shirt, featuring a black pair of shoes.She bowed and left my office, replying, "Okay, Alpha."As Justina left my vast office that was painted in white and had a long desk and my office chair and two guest chairs across from me, I l
Mallory's POV.As I worked with the men, carrying the sack of grains to the waiting truck. The first man who spoke to me smiled and commented, "I never knew you were an Alpha. I admired your strength and almost passed out thinking you would collapse with that big sack of grains." He chuckled heartily, and I smiled."I am an Alpha, and I do work at home. Though not this type of task," I recalled my stepmother used to give me laundry work to do. She tormented me, saying that I have to be useful, and my father turned a blind eye to it. As only Sonia was being treated like a princess back home.How unfortunate, because now, I do not feel like I am a princess either, and I love my new work."I am Kelvin Johnson. Nice to meet you, what's your name?" Kelvin asked me with a friendly smile as we carried another sack each and walked to the truck to put it."I am Mallory Adonis. Nice to meet you, Kelvin," I told him, and he grinned widely."Hey, you two! No discussion in the barn!" The superviso
Mallory's POV."Mallory! Mallory! Are you in there?" Eunice's loud voice reached my eardrum, and my heartbeat calmed."Yeah! I am in the bathroom, and I will be through with my bath soon," I replied with a loud voice, hearing the excitement in her voice."Alright," Eunice replied excitedly. "I will be here waiting."I hastened with my bath and got out of the bathroom wrapped in a white towel. I met Eunice's smiling gaze as she donned a red top and black skirt, and she wore black sandals too."Mallory!" Eunice squealed, rushing to wrap me in a warm hug."Good morning, Eunice. How was your night?" I asked her, and added, "I was not expecting to see you today. I thought that you are now mated to Alpha Bowen, you will be at home and maybe stopped working and making plans for your future.""No!" Eunice said, laughing as she moved aside for me to find my dress."Yeah! You're right that I ought to have gone to the palace to meet Alpha Bowen. But he told me last night that he doesn't want to
Alpha Benson POVEmma grinned and asked, "Do you want more soup, Alpha?" She reached to serve more food onto my plate as I was done with the one she had given me."No. You do not have to worry," I stopped her just as her hand reached for the large plate to add more chicken pepper soup to my plate."How about the drinks? Aren't you going to have more to drink?" Emma asked, as she grabbed a red wine bottle for me to drink. But I shook my head and refused."No. I am fine and you do not have to stress about that," I told her in a calm voice. Just as I reached for a bowl of water to wash my hands.Emma's gaze dropped, but my mother spoke, "Benson, there is still more food if you are not satisfied.""Thank you, Mother, but I am fine, and I have to return to my room now. Goodnight," I rose from the chair to leave the dining room.As I made my way to the top floor, I went to my room to have my bath and to rest for the night.A few minutes later, as I got out of the bathroom with a towel wrap
Alpha Benson's POV As I got into my car, I sighed and ignited it. Then I drove back home, heading to the palace. As I arrived at the palace grounds, Bowen also arrived at the same time as me. The full moon was out, shining brightly, as it was already midnight. "Are you just running back home? I thought you wanted to spend time with your new mate?" I asked Bowen as he got out of his black car. His orange eyes looked calmer, back to their original color, and he smiled, shaking his head. "I thought I could ignore the mating bond, but I couldn't. Her scent is irresistible," he said, walking out of the driveway to meet me as I also got out of my car. "Yeah, it's very hard to ignore. But I cannot make the same mistake twice, so I'm going to reject Mallory," I told him, seeing my mother walking out of the balcony on the top floor to glance down at us. "You cannot do that, Benson. It will weaken you. Fighting the bonds weakens you, and you have to think it through before rejecting her
Alpha Benson's POVAs Mallory was my new mate, I could hear her heartbeat. I could read her mind. I heard her thoughts and desires, but I didn't want to accept her. The moon goddess had made everything about her special in my eyes - her smiles, her melancholy state, and of course, her angry glares. Everything about her amused me. But I had already sew my heart and could not break the thread. Trusting a woman would be my biggest downfall, especially a woman who was carrying another man's child.I tried not to look at her face, but her feminine jasmine scent filled my car.As we arrived at the pack farmhouse, I glanced at Mallory's face. She was already asleep, and I suspected she was tired from the day's events of meeting her family.It was already late, past 11 pm. I could have let Mallory spend the night in my car, but I knew it could be risky for me, as I was attracted to her.I wasn't concerned about potential attacks, but I had other responsibilities to attend to. My mother had
Mallory's POV "No, wait, Mallory," Eunice prevented me from leaving the living room. Her voice sharp and stopping me in my tracks. "Wait, I want you to stay until I cut my cake and make a wish," Eunice said, her voice pleadingly, and I sighed. "Alright." Eunice shifted her gaze to Alpha Bowen, who straightened up himself and offered a stiff smile, and he greeted her family, "Good evening, everyone. I am Alpha Bowen Banks, Eunice's mate." "Ahh! Aww. That's so lovely," the family in the living room looked elated as Alpha Bowen went to present the red roses to Eunice and told her, "Happy birthday, mate." Eunice's face flushed, as she hadn't expected Alpha Bowen to publicly declare her as his mate. I stole a glance at Alpha Benson as he languidly sat on the black couch and glanced away. His black eyes rolled with disapproval, indicating that he wasn't impressed with his younger brother's public display of love for his mate. "Congratulations, Eunice. You're so lucky to have a wonde
Mallory's POV "Oh," Eunice's mother replied, her yellow eyes darting to look from me to Alpha Benson. Probably, she had already grasped the situation that it was because of me that Alpha Benson was here. But I tried not to look at Alpha Benson's face."That's alright. I will get the drink and birthday cake ready. What would you like to drink, Alpha?" Eunice's mother asked, standing up from the couch as she appeared tense. Despite the fact that she worked for Alpha Benson and she was older than him, she showed him great respect, but I had already sealed up my heart not to be affected by my mate bond with Alpha Benson. He clearly doesn't like me, and I shouldn't place my hope on him.I made up my mind to train and be strong, so that I can protect my pups on my own."I'm fine, ma'am. You don't have to worry about getting me drinks. I was only curious to see where Mallory was heading, and since she is already here, then I guess I should be on my way," Alpha Benson rose to leave the livin
Alpha Benson's POVI looked at Justina's face. My gaze darkened as anger coursed through my veins after disconnecting my mindlink with Dennis."Are you tired of your job?" I asked Justina, her eyes widened in shock as she glanced at me."No, Alpha. I mean, it's past 7 pm, and you don't usually close by this time," she rambled, fidgeting with her fingers as she begged."Please, forgive me, Alpha. I did not mean to annoy you," Lady Justina lowered her head, her body trembling as she stood in my presence."Leave. And do not come to the office tomorrow. I will find someone to replace your work," I said, my tone acerbic and not giving room for negotiation."But Alpha Benson, please, I am sorry. I did not mean to insult you. Please, it's my daughter's 18th birthday, and I have to follow for the preparation," she said, begging me earnestly."Mmm," My gaze darkened, knowing that she had worked for my father."Fine. I will spare you, but you will have an assistant to join you tomorrow. Once yo
Mallory's POVAfter Ace and my father left the room, Luna Nova rushed to grasp my hospital dress and growled at me. Her voice high-pitched, "Do not think that I will allow you to become my son's mate. You better get ready to go back to the pack that you belong.""Mother," Alpha Benson stepped forward, his eyes cold as he glared at his mother to let go of me. But she glanced away from him and exited the room, the room falling in an eerie silence as they left with their scent.Alpha Benson was left with me in the room. I knew that he had many questions to ask me. Like why I did not leave with my father? Did I not miss that godforsaken pack of werewolves?"Mallory," Alpha Benson hissed as he turned to face me. His sharp black eyes locking gaze with mine."I am sorry about my mother's behavior towards you, but I have already explained to her that I personally will not allow you to leave until you welcome your babies safely. I do not expect you to trust me, or to think that I want you as m