Nimue raised her hands high up in the air to strike Zephyr but before she could get to him, she found herself unable to move.She was stuck!What was happening?Before she could think of it, Zephyr's eyes opened and he glared angrily at her."W-what's happening?" She stammered and her heart pounded in fear."How are you awake?" She was confused. As much as she knew, the sleep inducer was so powerful that most times, it could put one to sleep for up to three days. So how come it didn't have any effect on Zephyr?"You're weak" he taunted her. In actuality, he was also surprised that her magic didn't have any effect on him. He had heard about Nimue and the power of her magic so at some point, he became scared that she'd actually succeed with her plans but not until Gwydion put his magic to good use.Nimue then tried to wiggle and shake out of whatever was holding her but she heard a mocking laugh, stopping her in her place."The more you try, the more it draws your strength." Zephyr sai
"What's going on here?" Bellona asked as soon as she walked in without taking the time to observe her surroundings. "Why did you lock me inside my room and order your guards not to let me out. I hope you know that I'm not prisoner." She faced Zephyr and ranted."Why are you here? Why can't you obey me for once and stay inside your room." Zephyr was frustrated. He didn't want Bellona and Nimue to see each other because things would get messy but it was too late.The next moment, Nimue called out to Bellona with a faux sobbing voice. "Bellona!" She cried out loud, sounding so pitiful. "Help me""Nimue?" Bellona turned and stared at Nimue in surprise. Nimue was the last person she had expected to see and what was she doing here? "What are you doing here?" She couldn't hold back the question."Alpha Zephyr kidnapped me and brought me here so he could torture me to death." Nimue lied through her teeth. She knew that she and Bellona didn't have a thing but she also knew that deep down, Bell
Zephyr kept staring at Bellona who looked like she would run away the moment he glances away from her. She looked scared and fragile~ the characteristics that was not familiar with her.It pained he so deeply that he was the cause of her predicament. What kind of werewolf and Alpha was he if he couldn't keep his mate safe?His thoughts were interrupted when the door opened and Lucian, Jake and his mate, Christine walked in.Jake and Lucian remained quiet as they stared at Zephyr in pity. He looked so depressed that they couldn't help but feel pity for him. While Christine approached Bellona slowly."Bellona." She called out softly and Bellona looked up at her because by now, she had come to realize that her name was Bellona since Zephyr had been calling her that."Bellona, do you know me?" Christine asked further and Bellona shook her head vigorously showing that she didn't know who Christine was. Then she moved back and gripped the pillow tightly against her chest."What happened to
"What is it that I have that she so badly wants." Bellona spoke up. She was now comfortable with Gwydion and she was also curious of what the witch wanted."I'm here to help you discover it and put it to good use." He said seriously."How do you mean?" She asked, confused about what he was talking about."You just have to trust me." He paused and stared at her before asking. "Do you trust me?"Bellona hesitated for a while. "I'm a good guy, I promise." Gwydion tried to convince her.Bellona observed him and after a while, she nodded subtly.Gwydion smiled widely. "Those guys who were here and also good guys." He said.Seeing the opportunity to ask the question that had been on her mind, she spoke up. "Who is that guy that was sitting next to me?"She had been curious of Zephyr's identity. She couldn't lie, he was a beauty to behold and she figured that she was getting attracted to him."He's your mate." Gwydion said."Mate?" Bellona tilted her head in confusion. "What's a mate?" She a
Jake couldn't hold back his concern anymore so he went to see Zephyr but before he could get there, he was stopped by his mate, Christine in the hallway leading to Zephyr's office."What is the problem?" He asked her tenderly and her eyes looked swollen like she had been crying. "Why are you crying?""It nothing." She forced out a smile. "Where are you going to?" "To see Zephyr. I need to know what's going on." Jake said."Can I come with you?" She pleaded.In as much as Jake didn't like rejecting his mate, he couldn't let her come with him. He wanted to speak with Zephyr privately and he doubted that Zephyr would open up with she present."I'm sorry but you can't. It's private." "Do you not trust me?" She whined and her head dropped sadly."It's not like I don't trust you." Jake drew her closer. "It's Zephyr. You know how he is. He won't open up when you're present." He tried to explain to her but he didn't need to do much because Christine was quite understanding."I understand."
"Someone from the past?" Zephyr asked just to be sure he heard correctly."Yes." Gwydion confirmed. "Do you know someone from her past?" He asked, hoping that Zephyr would know one of two persons since it was their only hope.Zephyr's face fell. "That's a problem." He muttered softly to the disappointment of Gwydion."Why?" Gwydion asked. "Even one person? What about her parents?" He pressed on. He didn't want to accept defeat. He had spent all night working for this and he also wanted to put his mother to shame."Her parents are late and the only person from her past I know of is Nimue and she'll be the last person to help out." Zephyr said, for all he could remember, Bellona had talked about Nimue being the one who took care of her when she was young. He had never heard her mention any other family member."Oh, that's true." Gwydion frowned disappointedly."Antonio!" Jake suddenly said out loud."What about him?" Zephyr turned towards Jake as he asked the man, wondering what suddenl
"She lost her memory." Jake finally dropped the bomb. The words that Antonio had least expected to hear."What?!" Antonio stood up in shock. "How did it happen? What have you guys done to my Bellona." His eyes turned red in anger Zephyr rolled his eyes when he heard Antonio address Bellona as his. If they didn't need his help, he would have landed a punch on Antonio's mouth so he wouldn't be able to claim his mate ever again.Jane was also shocked but not as much because she had expected something like this to happen since she knew it wouldn't be easy to capture nimue. She had an idea of what could have happened so she asked Jake calmly just to confirm her suspicions. "What exactly happened?""After you left yesterday, Nimue came as expected but Bellona messed things up by coming into the room, even after we locked her inside. When she entered, Nimue somehow managed to convince and manipulate Bellona to free her but the moment Bellona got to her, she unexpectedly sprinkled some sort
The moment they got back to Zephyr's pack, Antonio immediately alighted his vehicle."Where's she?" He asked without wasting a second."Follow me." Jake said and they all went upstairs to Zephyr's chambers.Zephyr wasn't happy with them coming into his chambers but he didn't have a choice, it was for his mate.When they arrived, they met Gwydion standing right in front of the door."Did you guys succeed?" Gwydion asked as he saw that they had returned."Yes."Jake answered and the used his chin to point at Antonio. "He's the one."Gwydion stared at Lucian, his eyes holding some kind of emotion they couldn't understand. "You're Antonio?""Yes." Antonio nodded. He noticed the way the man looked at him like there was something familiar about him but he choose to ignore it, instead he asked the question that was bothering him since he came there. "How can I help Bellona?""Bellona in there." Gwydion pointed to the door. "I'm sure you're aware of what happened to her. I'm sorry." He apologi
"Bow to your Luna" Zephyr declared and everyone present including the elders bowed on hearing Zephyr's command.Bellona was overwhelmed with emotions as she looked over the people bowing in respect to her. She felt like she didn't deserve their loyalty."Do you want to address them?" Zephyr asked her as he placed his hand on her shoulder.Bellona nodded even though she didn't know what to say. But she just felt the need to thank them at least for supporting her even when they barely knew her."You may rise" Zephyr instructed and they obeyed immediately then he turned to Bellona. "Go on" He said and then took a step back so the attention could be on her."Thank you so much for trusting and choosing me" She began with an emotional voice. "I promise not to let you down and I'll do my best to take care of you all. Please do well to support me and correct me whenever you see me going wrong. Thank you" She finished her statement.It was quiet and Bellona began to feel anxious but all negati
"Are you more reasonable than the moon goddess who fated us to be together?" Zephyr asked and he waited for their response.As expected, they were silent then he continued. "And who gave you the impression that my mate, your Luna can not protect herself and the pack members?" His brows rose up in questioning as he stared at the elders who always spoke before thinking.Zephyr's response to their statement made Bellona smile inwardly but it didn't take away her nervousness as she could still see them staring at her and it made her self conscious of her self."Let's say she's a good warrior, that aside" Another elder stood up. "But we heard that she tried to kill you. Is that not enough reason to disqualify her?""If she can try to hurt you, who are we or the pack members that she would not hurt." He said the strongest point they had on their sleeves and they were sure that there was no reasonable way in which Zephyr would respond to the question.Bellona's worst fears came alive immedia
Bellona's heart thundered in her chest as she stood in the waiting room. Today was the day that Zephyr was to introduce her formally to the elders and the pack as his mate.As much as she was excited, she was also nervous as she thought of the worst possible things.Will they accept me? Will they reject me as their Luna? She questioned herself."Are you okay?" Zephyr asked, breaking her line of thoughts."Yeah, I'm fine" She said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.Zephyr, noticing her uneasiness took her hand in his and said. "We can do this another time if you're not ready." "No. No, let's do it today. I'm fine" Bellona interjected immediately. Although she wanted to agree with Zephyr and reschedule, but the elders and the pack members were already out there, waiting to see how.They certainly would not be happy to find out that she had stood them up. It would give them another reason to dislike her aside all she had done."Okay. Whenever you're ready." Zephyr said and he tigh
"We should get something to eat." Zephyr said and Bellona nodded but sh found it difficult to get out of bed. She didn't want to leave his arms but she wanted to eat something too.They had been in bed for too long and they had missed breakfast. Bellona forced herself to sit up then she flung her legs down."Freshen up, breakfast will be ready by the time you're done." Zephyr instructed and she obeyed and walked into the bathroom.Bellona took a quick bath and joined Zephyr in the balcony. He had already freshened up and was waiting for her with a table filled with food. She took a seat and they ate in silence, finishing what was on the plate."You must have been really hungry" Zephyr commented as he looked at her plate. He had thought she was joking to avoid him when she said she was hungry. Now he felt sad for keeping her hungry for long."I don't think I can ever get enough of food." She smiled and picked up a grape from the tray and took a bite from it."I know I can never get eno
Bellona opened her eyes slowly, unwilling to succumb to the sweet dream she was having. This was the most comfortable sleep she had ever had in her entire life and she didn't want it to end. She wanted to sleep some more so she could continue her perfect dream but eventually, she woke up.Bellona realized that it wasn't a dream as she felt Zephyr's hands around her waist, pressing her back against his chest. His legs entwined with hers under the sheets and his hot breath on her hair, fanning her neck.'It wasn't a dream' she smiled to herself.Zephyr had actually made love to her in the most sensual and tender manner. Bellona felt her face heat and her body burn anew as she recalled the beautiful memories that she would never forget It was an experience she had never had before and she didn't think she'd do it even in the nearest future but apparently, the moon goddess had other plans for her.She wished to do the activity all the time because it was something that she couldn't wrap
Bellona laid down beside him, her thoughts wondering on ways she would be able to pleasure Zephyr. She wanted to make him feel the same way he made her feel. She wanted from show him how much she loved him."What wrong?" Zephyr asked when she sat up."I want to make you feel good" Bellona said, her voice sounded low and shy."You don't have to" he protested. He didn't want to force her to do what she didn't want to do."But I want to so let me do it" Bellona said, her voice filled with determination."Bell-" his words got stuck in his throat when her lips landed on his neck, kissing and nibbling."Bellona you" he tried to draw back his legendary self control for her sake and him. It was her first time and although he'd love more than anything to go on, she had to rest so as not to overstress herself."Shh" She hushed him. "Allow me, I promise you won't regret it."Zephyr couldn't protest anymore because deep down he wanted it.Bellona kissed from his neck down to his collar bone then
Bellona's face flushed in embarrassment as she heard him ask her."It was good." She said, not knowing what else to say.Zephyr raised his brow, "good?" He repeated and she nodded."Is my touch just good?" He asked her and this time, Bellona was unable to give him a proper response because she really didn't know what else to say.His touch was perfect but she didn't know how to put it in words.Zephyr smirked at her speechlessness then went down and captured her lips in a heated kiss.He kissed her so passionately that Bellona felt he was punishing her. He kissed her to the extent that she tasted blood and only then did he stop."Is my touch just good?" He repeated and Bellona remained mute.He didn't wait for her response and the next instant, his mouth landed on her breasts.His tongue circled on her sensitive nipples, causing her to arch her back to him. He continued sucking on her tits while caressing the other one then when he was satisfied, he switched places."I've waited for a
"Bell," Zephyr tried to speak but Bellona who was overwhelmed with feelings didn't let him talk."What do you want me to do, Zephyr?" She asked, rising to a sitting position. "You claim to love me but you do not show it. Actions speak louder than words" She finally finished her ranting."I-- I don't know what to say" Zephyr stuttered. "I didn't know you felt that way. It wasn't my intention to make you feel this way." He explained. Sincerely, he had avoided getting to close to her in fear that she'd feel like he's forcing things and push him away."I wanted to give you space. I thought you weren't ready. I swear, Bell. I really love you and I'll never do anything to hurt you." Zephyr confessed sincerely. "I'm very sorry for making you feel this way." He apologized. He felt horrible with himself that he had made his mate feel bad when all he wanted to do is to see her smile and happy.Bellona turned to him, my heart telling her that she had been to harsh on the man. She understood what
Bellona didn't reply to him anymore. She simply kept quiet and continued bathing in his warmth. Her mind going to different directions"Zephyr" She called out suddenly. "Yes," He answered immediately."Do you not like me" She asked, her voice sounding sad.The moment Zephyr heard her question, he rose from the bed. "What gave you that thought?" He asked and without waiting for her response, he continued. "I love you so very much, Bellona. There's no woman I have and will ever love like I love you. So clear that thought out of your mind. I really do-" "Then why don't you want to touch me" She asked, cutting him short.Zephyr was speechless as he started at her with wide mouth. Her question had taken him by surprise. It wasn't an everyday question that he had expected her to ask him. It was just a random."Am I not attractive enough or do you not get turned on by me?" She voiced out her worry. She had been waiting for Zephyr to make advances at her. They were mates after all. If they