Evvie’s POV:What the hell was I thinking? Now how the hell am I supposed to take it back? Be his Luna? I don't even know the first thing on being a luna, much less an Alpha's mate! If this had happened to me five years ago, I might actually have wanted to.But things changed. I changed. I have no interest in becoming a Luna. So perhaps...Giving Zachary a chance would be better than becoming Alpha Logan's so-called Luna. At least in the former, I could still turn the tables around. But Alpha Logan... It would be an endeavor to escape someone like him.I groaned, and kicked a pebble stuck along the pavement when I saw it hit someone’s ankle.“Sorry,” I muttered and lifted my eyes to meet a pair of warm, melted honey.“Aubrey!”Finally, a friendly face.Her eyes lit up when she saw me.“Luna!” She smiled warmly, walking over.I couldn't help but feel a wave of relief wash over me at the sight of Aubrey. Her presence was a welcome distraction from the whirlwind of chaos I had just le
Evvie's POV:“You know,” Aubrey said softly, breaking the silence, “it’s not every day you see an Alpha and Beta going head-to-head like that."I chuckled. “Yeah, well, it’s not exactly what I had in mind for today.”"Being Luna..." Aubrey drew in a sigh, "You must be feeling pretty excited, huh?" She smiled widely, but I refused to meet her in the eye."Well..." I trailed off. "Not exactly."“Understandable,” she said with a sympathetic smile. “But you handled it well. It must have taken a lot of courage to step in and stop them.”I nodded, appreciating her words. “I’m just glad it didn’t escalate further. I don’t know what I would have done if things had gotten out of hand.”Aubrey leaned back, her gaze thoughtful. “It sounds like you’re under a lot of pressure. With everything that’s going on, it’s important to make sure you take care of yourself, too.”I sighed. “I know. It’s just… there’s so much to deal with right now. Between the challenges and the pack politics, it feels overwh
Evvie's POV:The weight of the day felt heavier with each passing second.I tried to distract myself, allowing the silence to seep into my mind. But I still couldn’t sleep. My thoughts kept drifting back to Zachary. Our history was one thing that haunted me constantly, and the thought of him being in my life again... It just felt so abrupt.‘I wonder who’s to blame.” Vana muttered, and I mentally send her a glare.‘I don’t see you trying to get us out of the situation.’ I huffed.‘Why should we? In the first place, he’s our mate.’ She purred, and sometimes I just wished the moon goddess added some kind of button so I could shut her off.Right now, she isn’t helping.All my wolf had been whining about was him. Even my dreams were filled of his annoyingly handsome face, carved by the gods. He haunts me everywhere, which was why while I can’t fall into sleep, I was grateful.‘You can’t lie to me, Evvie.” Vana grunted.Ignoring her, I decided to take a walk to clear my mind. I strolled thr
Evvie’s POV:It’s cold. The midnight breeze whispering as I ran aimlessly through the dark forest, branches scratching against my fur. I felt the damp earth beneath my paws, each step a futile attempt to outrun the chaos of my emotions. Tears pooled around my eyes, warming my cheeks as they streamed like waterfalls down my cheeks.My heart throbbed. It has never done that. After all these years…Why now?I let out a scream converted into a howl by my wolf, Vana, who helped me through the mixed emotions spiraling inside me. I don’t know what has gotten into me.I should have expected this, shouldn’t I?Yet, seeing Zachary and Brenda together with her pup broke me, in ways I never thought was possible.I moved on. At least that’s what I thought.I mean, I dated a man for goddess’ sake! Barrak and I were together for a year before we agreed things just wouldn’t work out between us.How was I supposed to know that seeing him face-to-face, as one, happy family, would affect me immensely?V
Logan’s POV: I was dreaming again, caught in the haze of memories that haunted me every night. The scent of jasmine filled the air, and I found myself back in the forest, under the moonlight. Makayla stood before me, her eyes glinting with that familiar mix of mischief and malice. "I love you, Logan," she whispered, her voice a seductive melody that had made my heart race once too many times. I reached out, desperate to hold onto the feeling of love and trust, but as my fingers brushed her cheek, she faded away, replaced by the cold, empty darkness. Betrayal stung deep, a wound that hadn't fully healed. Mayakla had been my chosen mate, and her betrayal had left scars I didn't want to admit to. In the dream, the scene shifted, and I saw her with another pack, with another alpha who gripped her waist with a smug look on his pathetic face. It appalled me, how her loyalty shifted without a second thought. She was once my world. My everything. Her eyes, once so warm and inviting, now l
Zachary’s POV: Brenda and I were supposed to take Hailey out to the park. I only went because Hailey asked me to. But not for Brenda. I don’t understand her. Even though we split up more than a year ago, since Evvie came back she had spread gossips all over the pack, saying she and I were back to being one, happy, family, when we are far from one. I left and turned my back for a second to fetch us some ice cream, when I came back and saw the pained expression on Evvie’s face. The moment I saw Evvie run from the park, I knew I couldn’t let her go. Seeing her face crumble at the sight of Brenda and Hailey, I realized how much pain she still carried. My heart ached knowing I was the cause of it, but I had to make things right. I had to do everything I can to win her back. I ran after her, my wolf, Duncan who was just as adamant to close the distance. The forest grew darker as I delved deeper, but I didn’t stop. I couldn’t lose her again. Not now. I searched everywhere, but I couldn’
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIXEvvie’s POV:“So, how’s everything?” Pixie popped the question in the phone, making my lips press together in a firm line.I really don’t know what to say.Alpha Logan acting so adamant to claim me and make me a Luna, or Zachary who seems just as determined to win me back.Letting out a sigh, I pulled the phone closer against my ear.“Pretty f*cked up? I mean,” I bit my lip, knowing Pixie of all people would be the first to give a full-blown reaction, “Alpha Logan wants to make me Luna.” There, I said it.“He what?!” Just as I expected, it didn’t even take a second for Pixie to explode.I sighed, and proceeded to tell her everything. Right from the beginning. From the moment Alpha Logan marked me against my will that led up to this challenge.“You know what? I’m going to kill him,” Pixie spat, her words dripping with deadly venom.“He has no right to force you into this, Evvie.” She added, sounding beyond irritated. I couldn’t agree more.“Yup.” I sighed, and slump
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVENEvvie’s POV:Darkness dawned over as the sun finally set. News of Zachary challenging Alpha Logan spread throughout the pack like wildfire. And every member of the pack has come to watch both men try to dominate the other.Rumor has it no one has ever challenged the Blood Alpha. So this is going to be the first.The pack members formed a large circle around the clearing, their faces illuminated by the flickering torchlight. My heart thumped wildly as I stood on the edge of the circle, watching Zachary and Logan standing on opposite edges as they prepare for their fight.I’m not sure if they were going to shift into their wolves, but with the amount of assertive dominance laced in the air, I won’t be surprised if they shift mid-fight.Zachary was never one to initiate a fight. In the past, no matter who came at him, he faced them with a subtle ferocity no one could surpass. But I wonder if that remains true until today.Zachary’s eyes met mine across the clearing,