Astrid’s POV:It wasn’t easy to distract those men at the door, armed and always on guard, but I managed to outsmart them because none knew about me. To them, I was simply the nanny who came for an interview, having overheard Alpha Dominic discussing the need for additional caregivers for the children with one of the maids earlier today.As I sat on the bus headed towards the cafe we had planned to meet at, I couldn’t shake the unsettling sensation of being watched, as if a few pairs of eyes were tracking my every move.It was probably just paranoia, I reassured myself.I ran into the cafe as the bus stopped, keeping my head down and my enormous sunglasses blocking anyone’s view of my full face.Discovering that Gamma Patrick had attempted to harm me in the presence of Alpha Dominic was enough to know to the extent he could turn crazy. He would definitely come back for me, and I would need to regain my memories to save myself this time.“Astrid,” Collin greeted me. Hearing him call me
Astrid’s POV:My saviour witch, Helena, stood in the center of a circle of candles, each flickering with a different colored flame. With her eyes closed, she chanted in an unfamiliar language, causing the air around her to shimmer and twist as if reality was bending under the immense power of her spell. Suddenly, a burst of energy erupted from the circle, sending a shockwave through the room. When she opened her eyes, a small object materialized in her hand, glowing with an otherworldly light. She smiled, knowing that her little ritual had been successful.Collin was seated a short distance away, his keen eyes fixed on me. I sensed his fear, as we both knew the potential risks of these black magic rituals if not performed with utmost care.“Astrid. You are a special Mars wolf—a warrior who can fight an army of Alphas and Betas. Your wolf, Malessia, is treated with no respect by you. You never tried to fight against the wrongdoers. You let her get bullied even when she gave you signs t
Astrid's POV:My wolf moved swiftly through the dense forest with powerful legs propelling it forward with ease. The sound of her paws hitting the soft ground echoed through the woods. Her thick fur coat rippled in the wind as she weaved in and out of the trees, her sharp senses attuned to the slightest noise or movement. With each bound, my wolf covered great distances, her movements fluid and graceful. As she ran, her piercing eyes scanned her surroundings, searching for any sign of danger or prey. Collin's wolf, Mica, ran behind me. He couldn't even pass me during our run to the city.We shifted back to our human forms, and a momentary shock came over me when I saw I was fully dressed.“We can do that now. No need to be surprised.” Malessia said. I turned away while Collin grabbed a new pair of jeans from the back seat of his car and got dressed. When he finished, he said, “I'll drop you by the bus stop. We already spent three hours at the witch’s house, plus the travel time. I
Astrid's POV:I went to see my boys and introduce them to Malessia. The triplets had just finished taking a bath when we arrived. As I introduced them, Malessia interrupted me, saying, “I can imagine them shifting into the most handsome wolves on their eighteenth birthday. All three of them are alphas.” Her voice held certainty.“But Helena told me one of them is a special wolf,” I said. All of them just looked like my little babies, and that was good enough for me. I didn’t need them to be great alphas or special wolves.“That doesn't change that the triplets are alphas,” Malessia insisted. “Two will have to get their own packs.” I wasn't prepared for that ultimate truth. After spending so much time living in the human world, I had completely forgotten about their destinies. “They’ll be the best brothers.” I said.“I wouldn't want any girl to break their hearts.” Malessia was such an over thinker, and I actually laughed at her.A knock sounded, interrupting us. My designer and make
Astrid's POV:We couldn't keep our hands off each other during the car ride, so we were frenzied by the time we got to our hotel. Alpha Dominic continuously told me how much he loved me and hated every time he had done me wrong.I wanted to forget about everything: my past, his history, and Isabella. I wanted this one night just for us. To relax. To be one soul.Once we arrived at the luxurious penthouse suite and Alpha locked the doors, pulled me onto his lap and pressed me against his erection. His hands traced up and down my dress, searching for the zipper.Even with us kissing so much we had no chance to breathe, I found myself thinking about how Isabella had been so scared of him. Her chains clanked against her skinny ankles.Alpha broke our kiss. “Astrid, what are you thinking about?” he asked with concern in his deep voice.“Nothing. I’m just happy we are married.” Though suspicion remained in his handsome eyes, he gave me a nod and pushed me softly onto the bed, then unbutton
Astrid's POV:I fell asleep in the early hours of the morning spent and too tired to get up from the bed. Alpha had cleaned me with a wet towel before dressing me in his oversized shirt.I was thankful to Carolina for the herbs she gave me to help prevent me from falling pregnant again. Even though we had plans to sleep late, somebody banged on the door as if the world had caught fire. Half awake, I groaned and snuggled closer to Alpha's side.But then the person shouted for Alpha. Reluctantly, he got up and threw on his jeans before covering me with the duvet.“Who could that be?” I growled.“I sense a problem arising,” Malessia said in my head. “It's a foreign scent.” Her voice made me feel awkward for a minute, but then happiness about getting her and my powers back washed over me.“That doesn't sound good,” I replied, then stood and searched for the duffel bag Carolina packed for me. It included a sweatshirt and pants with a set of shoes.My insides were sore, and I hissed with e
Astrid's POV:“This is a beautiful city,” I said as I stared out the car window. “Can we come back here again… after everything is sorted out in the packs, obviously?” I received no answer from Alpha Dominic. He merely continued to sit with his eyes closed as he had throughout the entire car ride. To distract myself, I turned my attention outside once again.As the car sped through the busy streets, we left the buildings and expensive restaurants behind. A huge trail of cars ran across the roads. People stopped and watched us in shock.We had six cars in the procession. Our car was first, followed by the triplets with their caretaker, then Beta Alexander and Carolina. Other pack members filled the last three cars. Alpha Dominic held my hand and gave me a squeeze. I went to put my hand over his in response, but before I could, he released me and put his hand on his lap. My hand felt cold, and I sensed an emptiness and a hollow feeling from him.“We’ll sort it out… together,” I said,
Astrid's POV:I overhead the women saying that Alpha Dominic was so in love with me that he couldn’t see how worthless I was as Luna. Whatever. I ignored the spineless women and stormed into the palace. I had other concerns anyway. The seventh car continued to haunt me, especially since it had been intentionally hidden from the public.I went straight to my old chamber and waited for the maids to bring my bags inside. None of them bothered. So I gave up waiting and got them myself. Then I paced the room, ranting to Malessia. “What the fuck does Alpha Dominic think of himself that he brought the woman here too? It's not that I don't feel pity for her. I do. But how the hell has Alpha Dominic found his dead mate? Did she come out of the grave?” I deliberately omitted the fact that it seemed Alpha Dominic was keeping her locked up. I still couldn’t figure out why he’d do such a thing.“Ask him,” Malessia replied. “You’re his wife, mate, and Luna of the pack.”“I can't just ask. I don't l