Valerie's POVCarrie and I were strolling around the pack ground. We weren't saying anything, and I didn't have anything to say to her either. But I preferred her silence to the breakfast table earlier."What do you think of Alpha Niklaus?" She finally asked me, and I turned to her."He has been good to me ever since we met." I smiled, thinking of it. I still didn't know what my plans were for our relationship, or maybe I had no plans at all.At first, I just saw him as the key to my freedom. I wanted him to help me escape Alpha Ronald, and then we would go our separate ways. I was just taken aback by how accepting he was of my Omega status."So any plans of getting a new Luna?" Carrie asked."You are getting a new Luna?"She rolled her eyes. "You are our Alpha's mate. Isn't it obvious that I am referring to you?"Me? A Luna? A small chuckle escaped my lips. "No, no. There is no plan. I am an omega."She rolled her eyes again. "I knew that you were an omega before I asked you the que
Valerie's POVNiklaus provided me with a phone, and there was a TV in the living room, but I still felt bored and lonely without him here. We weren't really chat partners, but I was comfortable with him.It was mid afternoon when I decided to go downstairs. The Alpha's siblings were occupied with one thing or the other. David and Dante were not in the pack house, Fredric was in his room, and Marcel was outside, talking with some people. It seemed like he was discussing business with them. Adeline was in the longue, while an Omega helped her do her nails. She was looking a little too pleased with the outcome.I decided to help out the Omegas in the kitchen. It was better than sitting and getting bored to death.They were four young Omegas in the kitchen, and they all turned to me as I stepped in. Their looks were curious, and it was very obvious that they were talking to each other through the mind link."You must be the Alpha's mate. Valerie, is it?" The girl with ginger hair came for
Niklaus' POVAfter spending a long busy day at my company, I was on the way back home. Mario was driving me, while I was busy on my phone at the back seat.My wolf was making me restless, knowing that I would be seeing Valerie when I get back. And the nearer we got, the more restless I became.I finally kept my phone and closed my eyes, placing my head on the headrest of my seat.I thought that the mate bond was a stupid thing. Why was I feeling attracted to a person that I knew nothing about? I was lusting after her every single time of the day, even though I knew that I shouldn't, considering what she had been through. I wondered how mated couples who found their fated mates were able to differentiate between love and lust. And because I was an Alpha, the bond had even more effect on me.It's been a day now, and I still didn't know what to do with her.I was suddenly pulled out of my thoughts when a car crashed into ours with full speed, causing ours to lose control and swerve rough
Valerie's POV I was taken aback when the Alpha said he was taking me to the hospital. I was not sick, why on earth would he be taking me there? But I didn't argue, and I quietly followed him into the car. For some reason, he was pissed off, and his Alpha aura was everywhere, making me uneasy. I was just hoping that he was not mad at me. "Calm down, Valerie. I can hear your heart beat." He stated after a moment of driving. Truly, my heart was pounding. "Are you mad, Alpha?" I asked cautiously, and he turned to me. "Yes." "Did I do something wrong?" His gaze softened, before he let out a sigh. "I am angry, but not at you." I felt as if something was dropped off my shoulders at that assurance, but it did not last long at all, as his next words sent my anxiety spiralling. "I saw Alpha Ronald today. He ambushed my car and he was demanding for you." My heart skipped, and I felt my bones shake in terror. The thought of going back there, of having to endure all that he put me throug
Niklaus' POVSince I encountered Ronald, I could not stop thinking about what he said to me. And now I was beginning to consider that Valerie might indeed be his mate, meaning that she had two mates. And if I had been paying enough attention, I would had seen the hints.Thinking back to that day at the Blood moon pack, Alpha Ronald seemed to be in more pain than usual when Valerie rejected him as her Alpha. Though it wouldn't be as painful as a mate bond rejection, an Alpha would feel pain when their mates reject their pack. I also noticed that he ran back in, clutching his chest when I kissed Valerie. That would also explain the marks I spotted on Valerie's wrists, and Ronald's obsession with her. He didn't want her because of her Omega status, but he would not let her go either because of the mate bond. Fucking bastard.The elders and members of the pack were beginning to pressure me to introduce her to them, since I had been Alpha for years without a Luna. But I knew that Valerie w
Niklaus POVI was in my office, together with my Beta and Gamma. We were discussing matters concerning the pack, and my Beta just shifted the discussion to Valerie."How did the hospital visit go? I have not seen Valerie since." He asked, his voice tinged with concern.It had been a day, and Valerie had not stepped out of my room. Anyway, I told her that she could stay there for as long as she wanted."Ronald messed with her. She can't have children." I answered, trying to sound calm, but my emotions betrayed me.My Beta and Gamma were the two people I trusted most, and I never kept anything from them. They had proven over and over again that they were trustworthy. And I knew that they would protect Valerie and keep her secret."What do you plan to do?" Gamma Damien asked."For Valerie or to Ronald?""Both." He said."I plan to look for solutions for Valerie, and as for Ronald, you will see what will happen to him when it happens to him." I leaned back in my seat and threw my head bac
Valerie's POVI had been in the room since yesterday after the doctor told me that I could not have children. As if all the horrible things that I had been through was not enough, this had to happen to me.Was I wishing to have children with Alpha Niklaus? After my experience with Alpha Ronald, I didn't want to have anything to do with any man again. I didn't think of having children, and I didn't even think that I would want some again. But now, why was I feeling so crushed?I got up and went to the fridge. There were different drinks there, both alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, most of which I didn't recognize, but I knew that they were expensive. I was not an alcoholic person, but maybe this would help me feel good.I grabbed one bottle and popped it open, before taking a big gulp from the bottle. It burned me, but I didn't mind. I took another instead.My heart was clenching, like I could feel the pain physically. What did I do to deserve my cruel fate?Alpha Niklaus said he wa
Niklaus' POV I expected her to ask me about Amelia sooner or later. My father married her after we lost my mom, and then she gave birth to my half siblings. She spent a lot of time convincing my father to make Marcel Alpha after him, instead of me, but my father refused.Even after my father's death, Amelia spent time and resources, convincing the Elders that Marcel, her first child, should be the Alpha, especially since I was the CEO of my mother's enterprise.She eventually got some people on her side, and they did try to take the position from me. But I didn't let them. And when I became Alpha, I banished everyone that supported her. I spared her for the sake of the family, but things had not been the same between us since then.Valerie looked taken aback with what I said, and she pouted. I couldn't help but find her lips so cute, and I was tempted to kiss her again. I only got to do so back in Ronald's pack, after telling everyone she was my mate."What about your siblings?" She
Niklaus' POVI knew that Valerie had traumas because of her experience with that good for nothing retard, and I had seen her react to it, but never this badly, not even when we had sex. To say that I was scared was an understatement, I was fucking losing my mind. I kept calling and tapping her for a while before she heard me, and even then, she still looked haunted and scared.We were outside the building now, and I hoped this would at least help her make more sense of her surroundings. I kept her down, but didn't let her go. My hand remained firmly on her waist."Valerie, look at me."She did. Her beautiful eyes were clouded with tears, and I felt as if someone dug into my chest and pierced tiny holes in my heart."Baby...""Nik... There is so much blood."I shook my head, my heart heavy in my chest, I could feel it sinking. "No, Love. There is no blood, it's all in your head. You are clean, and it's just me and you here."I was already quick to come up with solution and ideas when i
Warning: Trigger aheadValerie's POV I was yet in another place that I didn't envision that I would ever be- the Alpha council. It was a big building with marble floors, high ceilings, and walls adorned with intricate carvings. The air was thick with the scent of old books and power. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I stepped into the grand hall, surrounded by the most powerful werewolves in the region. The Alpha council was a place where decisions were made, alliances were forged, and fates were sealed. It was almost like the human court of law. The only thing making me not feel out of place was Klaus' constant reassuring presence.We walked into the hall where our cases were to be held. Some of our neighbouring Alphas and Lunas, including Alpha Killian, Alpha Andrew, Luna Nadine were here, amongst others. Carrie, Amara, Florence and Ambrose were also here in support of me. Jamie and Damien stayed back to watch over the pack.There were two rows of seats, and we occupied the one
Niklaus' POVI was in my office, together with my mate, Betas and Gamma. We were discussing the date for the Luna ceremony. I wanted it to happen as soon as possible, but they all said that it would be better to push it to the night of the next full moon which was coming up in the next three weeks."When should we meet the elders and tell them about it?" Carrie asked."I think tomorrow would be perfect." I said, and Jamie sighed, making us turn to him."What if they are not eager... You know, with this recent case of..." He paused, careful to make Valerie feel bad. But Valerie just gave him a carefree wave, as if saying 'say whatever it is, I am not that fragile'.Jamie nodded. "You know, most of them are not in agreement to make you the Luna now. What if...""Fuck the elders!" Damien said, cutting him off. That was the difference between my Beta and my Gamma. While Jamie was cool headed and reasonable, Damien didn't really give a fuck about people he thought were unnecessary. The bot
"Val, what the hell is going on?" Carrie asked, as she stormed in. She just watched Amelia being dragged away, and she looked confused as hell.I was overwhelmed with so many emotions right now, I couldn't even bring myself to talk. I wasn't even sure that I made the right decision by having Amelia locked up, but I let my anger get the better of me for once.As if Carrie wasn't enough, Damien stepped in, looking all worried. I could tell that Klaus was not home, because he would had been here by now. The Gamma walked to me and cupped my face, his brows knitted in concern."What happened between you two? Did she say something to you?" He asked so tenderly, I felt my heart skip, a lump forming in my throat. His closeness and warmth made him feel like a protective older brother, and I found myself wanting to cry."She knows that I can't have children and she was mocking me about it. I didn't mean to take her out like that, but she...""You did the right thing." Carrie cut me off, making
Valerie's POVMy heart thumped violently against my ribcage, like my chest could not contain it, at Nik's sudden confession. I could barely contain the storm sea of emotion brewing inside of me, and all I could do was just break down in front of him. There was no way I could qualify what I was feeling in simple words. The moon goddess just looked for the best man out there and gave him to me as a mate.He suddenly got up, carrying me, my legs wrapped around his waist and my hands around his neck. He held me securely, his hands supporting my bum and my back. I chuckled, thinking that he treats me like a baby sometimes."Where are you taking me?""To the room. You need to freshen up. Your eyes are so swollen."I could not stop my smile. "I thought you had work to do here.""That can wait." He said, before taking me to our room. To be exact, to the bathroom. He had one in his office, but for some reason best known to him, he took me to our suite.I stood aside as I watched him prepare a
Niklaus' POV"Alpha please I promise, it wasn't me. I would never do such against you after you warned me not to." Doctor Sylvia stood before me, begging for her life. I summoned her to my office and she came immediately.Jamie, Damien and Carrie flanked around me, while Valerie sat on my laps. The doctor tried looking to them for help, but she was only met with deathly glares that threatened to rip her apart if she was indeed guilty, especially from Damien and Carrie."Apart from the people here, you are the only person that knows about her. What did I tell you that day?" I asked her calmly, but she knew better than to think that I was being lenient."Alpha... I promise...""What did I tell you that day?" I repeated my question, and she looked at me in fear, like she was staring into the abyss of her own demise."You said a lot of things, Alpha.""Like?""You said I would be dead if I breath a word of this to anyone."I leaned back in my seat as my gaze narrowed at her, while she was
Ronald's POVIt's been four days, I was back in my pack but I could not shake off the thoughts of what transpired between Valerie and I, nor the shame that came with it. I was unusually reserved and my Beta and Gamma noticed it. I still could not shake off the uncertainty of what was going to happen with the Alpha council. Every now and then, I fear a summon, but it's already been four days. Did they decide to let it go? I shook my head. Even if Valerie did, Alpha Niklaus would not. I remembered Luna Nadine's threat, a shiver ran down my spine. She would challenge my Alpha title in front of the council.I looked down at my wrists to see fresh marks again, the ones I got early this morning. Alpha Niklaus was fucking her again. It was almost as if they were in some kind of competition to break the world sex record. Bitterness, jealousy, anger, all of those negative emotions rose up my chest and threatened to suffocate me. This was a lot more than my pride now. I just missed Valerie."Yo
Ronald's POVTania indeed proved that she was useful to me. I let her go after my Beta managed to convince me again. She made a friend from the Crescent wolves and since then she had been getting accurate updates about Valerie, and that was how I knew that she would be coming to the Nightshade pack. I wasn't invited as I was not really on good terms with the Alpha here, but that was the least of my concern. I came for what was mine.The moment I entered, all eyes turned to me, but I didn't care. I walked straight to Valerie, I could perceive her scent, and I was already salivating. Fuck, she smelled so good.I knew she was aware of my presence too as her body stiffened. It pained me so much that I could no longer speak in her head like I used to before. I missed those times when I could easily control her with no one knowing.Valerie got up suddenly and everyone at the table and around went quiet. She turned to me, looking at me with an unmistakable look of disdain. But damn, she look
Valerie's POV I was in front of the mirror trying on another expensive dress yet again. Going shopping with Carrie usually left my heart skipping. Even though I knew that Klaus was the one paying and he was extremely wealthy, I still could not help but worry. But Carrie didn't mind my reaction though, she just shopped anything that she believed would look good on me.Today I would be visiting another pack with Klaus. I was surprised that I wasn't feeling as nervous as I should be, knowing that I would be meeting Alphas, Lunas, Betas and Gammas from different packs. In fact, the prospect of going to a new place excited me. I had only ever been to Blood moon and Crescent wolves packs.This time I was wearing a red dress with slim hands, a V neckline that left out a small amount of cleavage, and slits at both sides of the dress. I chuckled, remembering Ronald. The idiot would had flipped over a thousand times if I wore something like this, afraid that the next pair of eyes that sees me