Bound by the Moon: Alina's Destiny

Alpha Henry's pov:Screams flooded down the halls of the pack house as my mate pushed to bring our second-born child in to this earth.I sat outside.Hearing her struggle made me feel like I was losing my mind.Like I was losing control over my wolf. I always hated this part of pups.Everything within me just wanted to storm in there and hold her tightly.And pray to the moon goddess to take away the pain and give it all to me.However, the pack doctor made it very clear that I was not to come back until they said otherwise.They asked me the dreaded question.“Baby or the mom?” A question that no man on the face of the earth ever wanted to awnser.But my wolf jumped ahead and answered for me.Jack was never one to follow orders and stay put. “mate” he growled, and the doctor nodded at our awnser.“is mommy going to be ok?” my two-year-old son asked curled up in my lap, tears streaming down his cheeks.What was I supposed to tell him?How could I be so certain?“Mommy is very strong,

Alina pov:The smell of breakfast woke me up from a deep slumber.Today was my eighteenth birthday.From today onward I stand a chance of finding my mate.My mother had told me many stories about mates.Especially how she had met my father.Because of their love that prevailed through everything, I couldn’t wait to experience that type of love myself.I’m sure that if my father’s love could prevail even death, it would’ve.But unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.I never met my father, so I always wondered what he truly was like.I could only know him through my mother’s stories and it was a gap within my life that no one could fill.Maybe if I had a great father-in-law, that would help. Just then, the door to my room swung open, revealing my drastically aging mother trying her absolute best to show no pain.But it was all to no avail.My mother had me when she was about forty, but after losing her mate, her body started to give in much faster than an average wolf. It took its toll on

Saturday morning came around quickly.Excitement was almost exploding from within me. I hadn’t gone on a run in what felt like forever.“don’t forget the cheese bites. You know how much I like those cheese bites. While you are busy running around getting some snack and drinks for the picnic in the forest, please remember the cheese bites.”I smiled at my mom, begging for a little guilty pleasure of some cheese bites.The doctors had told her it wasn’t any good for her.That it would only chase her blood pressure even higher than it already was.But who was i to take away the one little joy she had through so much suffering?I grabbed the box of cheese bites and put it into the picnic basket.Since she couldn’t really shift anymore, she wouldn’t be able to go on the run with me.She hasn’t been able to do so for the last one and a half years.Our last run together was my first run. An honor that I am happy to have enjoyed just in time.As I packed up the rest of the picnic goodies.I c

I sat down, watching my mom. She seemed like she was more scared than what I was. Like she was hesitant to tell me what she seemingly so badly needed to.“honey what I am about to tell you doesn’t change anything between us. I still love you like you're my own.” I was shocked at her words, wondering what could she mean.I tilted my head to the side and waited for her to continue. I could tell that it was hard for her to find the words she needed.“well my dear child. Biologically you're not mine.” she stumbled over her words. “what do you mean” I asked, feeling very confused.“I think maybe your blood-pressure is too high and might make you think funny. Let me get your medication.” I stood up, but she grabbed my hands and I looked at her.Her eyes were pleading with me to just listen. I sat down before her on my knees, holding her hands between mine.“the healer wolf only showcases itself every few generations. It is rare,” she added. “I know that,” she nodded at my words.“I know you

I only nodded. This whole meeting with my mate wasn’t quite what I expected it to be. I thought it would’ve been more exciting, filled with passion and intensity.However, it has turned out to be quite awkward and cold.“well ill first have to pack my stuff,” I said.“no need. You can get new stuff,” he responded dismissively.“ok well, I can’t leave my mother alone,” I replied in the same tone.“I’m sure she can handle herself,” he said.His whole commanding and complete unsympathetic attitude was annoying me.“so what? I just leave my whole life behind and run off into the sunset with you?” I said coldly.His eyes met mine and I could see I was busy testing his patience.A grin formed on my lips, taunting him.He grabbed my wrist, fury that he was trying to control flooding his eyes.“we can do this the easy way or the hard way … mate,” he spat and I ripped my wrist from his grip.“I’m doing this my way.” I turned on my heel and walked down the sidewalk, heading towards home. I coul