How did he find out where the kids went to school? Anger and concern collided within me as I realized the extent of Zack's intrusion into our lives."No, I didn't send anyone," I replied, my voice quivering with a mixture of fear and determination. "Please, keep my children safe. I'm on my way."Without a second thought, I dashed out of the house and into my car. The engine roared to life as I sped towards the school, my mind a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions.I couldn't comprehend Zack's audacity and the lengths he was willing to go to disrupt our lives.As I arrived at the school, a commotion near the entrance caught my attention. Worried parents huddled together, exchanging anxious glances. Approaching the gathering, I heard Zack's voice, booming and aggressive, directed at the teacher who stood her ground but was visibly shaken."What do you mean I can't take my own kids?" Zack's voice reverberated, anger dripping from his words. "They're my flesh and blood woman!"My heart pou
The car ride home was filled with an uneasy silence, punctuated only by the sound of tires rolling on the pavement. I stole glances at Lin, his hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that his knuckles turned white. His anger and frustration were palpable, adding to my own anxiety."I.. I am sorry, Lin," I finally broke the silence, my voice barely above a whisper. "I did not anticipate Zack's presence at the school. Okay, I did, but I was.. I was not thinking clearly. I really didn't mean to cause all of this chaos."Lin remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on the road ahead. Finally, he spoke, his voice tinged with frustration. "Meghan, I finally managed to banish Donna from the pack. We were making progress, and now this confrontation with Zack threatens to undo everything."Lin's grip on the steering wheel tightened, his jaw clenched. "Meghan, it's not just about Zack showing up. It's about the danger he poses to our family. I can't bear the thought of you and the kid
The next morning brought with it a topic I thought we had dropped the night before. Not going to lie, my heart sank as when I realized Lin had no intention of dropping his unexpected decision to homeschool our children. It felt like the ground beneath my feet was slipping away, and a wave of worry washed over me. However, I knew that arguing with Lin at that moment would only lead to more tension between us.Resigned to the idea, I nodded slowly. "Alright, Lin. If you believe it's best for their safety, then I will trust your judgment," I said, my voice tinged with a mix of acceptance and concern. I mean, I got the idea, the whole reason why. But Emily and Ethan needed friends, did they not? Having an alpha for a father already made making friends kind of tough, and they would be homeschooled too? What? Would they be outcasts now?Nevertheless, I understood the security concerns so the only thing I could rationally do was shut up and accept it, and if by some weird working of fate it
As I walked in through the front door after I got home that day, my heart buoyed significantly by the encounter in the town square. The familiar surroundings of our home greeted me, and my eyes were drawn to the study, the door slightly ajar. A flicker of hope ignited within me.With determination in my steps, I made my way towards the study, the sound of my footsteps resonating through the quiet house. As I approached, I caught a glimpse of Lin's silhouette through the partially open door. He was engaged in a conversation with Leon.Leon looked up, his eyes meeting mine, and he offered a comforting smile. "Excuse me, Lin," he said, standing up and giving a nod of acknowledgment. "I'll leave you two to talk.""Lin," I began, my voice tinged with a hint of sarcasm, "I had the most delightful encounter with Zack today. He looked absolutely stunning, with bruises decorating his face like a work of art. I couldn't help but wonder if you had a hand in his new makeover."Lin raised an eyebr
A week had passed, and the anticipation for our mating ceremony continued to build. The preparations were in full swing, and I couldn't help but feel nervous about the whole affair. But I took comfort in the fact that Lin seemed to have everything under control. He had arranged for guards to secure the borders of our territory, ensuring our safety from potential rogues. My heart raced as our wedding day approached, a whirlwind of nerves and excitement coursing through me. Weeks of planning and anticipation were finally coming to fruition. The thought of marrying Lin, the love of my life, filled me with a profound sense of joy and fulfillment. It was kind of a kill joy that my mother refused to come and see the wedding. She knew who Lin was - she'd seen him and approved - but she refused to come for our mating ceremony.As the sun bathed the morning of our wedding in a warm glow, a hint of unease lingered in the back of my mind. Two days earlier, I had received a mysterious message
Hours has gone by still no sign of my kids. I was sad, broken and going out of my mind. Lin and his men had return also without a trace of their way about. It was as though Emily and Ethan had disappeared into thin air.I sat by the cushion thinking about everything that had happened up until now. Zack's rejection. My kids getting kidnapped causing my expression to turned solemn as I recounted the mix-up at the hospital, where I had gone for artificial insemination with Zack's sperm."There was a mistake," I explained, my voice tinged with a sadness that I thought I was already over. Lin simply looked at me, his sadness evident as well but I needed to get things off my chest so I kept talking."They used someone else's sperm instead of Zack's. When he found out, he wanted me to terminate the pregnancy. But I couldn't do that. Those children were a part of me, not to mention that I do not really like the thought of abortion. My doctor then advised me to take an ultrasound scan and whe
As we made our way back home, the weight of the revelation lingered in my thoughts, but I was more worried about my children. Lin seem to be in deep thought too. The revelation that Emily and Ethan turned out to be his too had him shaken up pretty bad.I was somewhat relief that my kids now have a father even though Lin had already made himself one before realizing he actually was. But their disappearance was something anyone can explain.As soon as we got home. I made a decision to go ask my mother for help. I was capable of entering the dream fabric without totally going to sleep. That kind of made me a pseudo walker of sorts, since technically I was only daydreaming. It was hard to do so, but my anxiety could not allow me to put my head to my pillow and do things the easy way.I was lucid when I awoke in mother's 'lobby', thankfully. When I did, though, I remembered clearly the last time I was here. The monsters, the chase, the fact that I had been kicked out; everything.My anxiet
I had been kicked out of the mother's dream space again. Even so, I could not shake the feeling that something was very wrong somewhere. I tried entering once again, but I was in no mental state to do so, so I resorted to calling her through her cell phone.My hands trembled as I clutched my phone, desperately dialing my mother's number again and again. Each unanswered call heightened my worry for my children and my mother. The fear was consuming me, escalating with every passing moment.Rachel, approached me, concern etched on her face. She reached out, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. "Meghan, I understand your fear, but we have to stay calm and think rationally. We'll find a way to resolve this together."I knew why she was here. With most of the pack out combing the area in search of Emily and her brother, the only reason she is here is in order to stop me from running out of the house to look for them myself.My voice quivered with a mix of fear and frustration as I spok
Epilogue Six months later. “Emily, go get your Dad and Ethan to get ready or we are going to be late for the ceremony” “Okay, mom” Emily nodded and turned to leave while I continued to busy myself with Jaxon. His birth came at a time when we were going through the most difficult moment of our lives and I can’t help but cherish the bond I have with him. Jaxon looked like Ethan when he was a month old. A resemblance that was uncanny to their father. Our little family went from four to five and ever since my hands have been more than full. Having to care for my kids as well as carrying out my duty as Luna around the pack hasn’t been easy but thanks to Lin, I was given a year leave from my work as a lawyer even though I have a feeling I won’t be returning after that. Lin had already hinted that he was working on helping me start my own law firm where I can recruit and train other lawyers in neighboring packs so they can defend their territories the right way without wedging war on ea
Meghan’s POV."What's happening to him?" I demanded, desperate for answers but mother simply looked at him as though nothing was wrong even though Lin looked like he was undergoing something more life threatening at the moment.“The cursed blood is getting fused with his beast making the transformation twice as painful for a normal wolf”My eyes widen, “How do we stop it?”"It can’t be stopped, child. Lin has to learn to control the powers that plagues him," mother said, sounding unbothered. "Often times, great powers comes with great responsibility"Lin let out a strangled cry, curling into himself and I pulled him closer, wrapping around his frame even though my arms barely fit across his board shoulders."Mother..look at him, this is a freaking curse…there has to be a way to help him." I pleaded, looking up at her."I’m sorry, Meghan but not all curse are a curse! Some are actually blessings if and only if he learns how to control it. If he doesn’t then he will die”My heart sank a
Lin's POV I could feel the life force within me waning, the pain in my chest intensifying with every breath. But I refused to give in to defeat. Desperation surged within me, and I summoned every ounce of my strength but it was of no use against him.Vincent's claws dug deeper, pressed down against my chest, his grip tightening around my heart, and for a fleeting moment, terror coursed through me. The pain was excruciating, the sensation of my life being forcibly extracted unbearable.But in that moment, I felt a presence, a force surrounding me. From my peripheral I saw Meghan and her mother not far from the chaos. Her mother’s hand outstretched and enchanting some strange words.A surge of energy surged through me, a surge that matched the desperation in my heart. It was as if I had tapped into an ancient wellspring of power, a wellspring fueled by the love and determination of the two incredible women who held my heart in their hands, figuratively and literally.With newfound str
With the short bloody dagger still in my grip, I readied myself for the worst as the two rogue wolves closed in on me, their snarling faces contorted with hunger and aggression. I braced myself for the impending attack. My grip on the dagger tightened, the maternal instinct within me more than ready to protect the child cradled at the corner, not very far from me. The weight of responsibility bore down on me, and I was ready to face whatever threat came our way.The first one lunged at me, it’s claws slicing close to my cheek in a deadly swipe and causing me to stumble a few step back. Without hesitation, I swung the blade at its snapping jaw, only missing it by a few inches.My stand against them only made them angrier. I knew I stood no chance against them in my human form as my movement was too sloppy and still weak from childbirth. My wolf was of no use either, she was in no position to fight either. An hour or two could bring us more recovery but that seem to be the last thing
Meghan's POV.The atmosphere inside the safe house had grown thick with tension. My wolf paced restlessly within me, its agitated energy radiating throughout my being. It was as if an invisible thread connected me to Lin, and that thread was tugging me relentlessly toward the door.No matter how much I try to shake it off, it still lingered, getting heated right under my skin and making me even more restless.Gently, I laid our sleeping baby on the bed, swaddled in the softest blankets. My gaze lingered on his innocent face, and for a moment, I brushed a gentle finger against his cheek. He was a precious reminder of our love, and my heart ached to hold him close.Turning to Ethan, my seven-year-old son, I knelt before him, my hands on his small shoulders. "Ethan," I began, my voice gentle but firm, "Mommy needs to go out for a little while. I need you to be a big, brave boy and watch over your baby brother and Emily until I come back, okay?"Ethan nodded, his wide eyes filled with det
Lin POV.Chaos reigned, the eerie glow of the moon casting shadows over the relentless clash between our forces and Vincent's rogue wolves. The rogues kept multiplying in numbers since our initial encounter, and their determination was palpable, as if they were been driven by an unquenchable thirst for power.Leon, his eyes reflecting both exhaustion and unwavering determination, has been at the forefront of the defense. When it seem like our efforts were going to waste, his voice filtered through my mind, strained but resolute. "Lin, I don’t think we can hold them off much longer, it's like they're being fueled by some unseen force. They just keep coming."Zack, his wolf form mirroring my own determination, chimed in, "Leon's right. It's possible the gem is their power source. We need to find it and neutralize it if we want to break their momentum."My gaze swept over our burning village that was swimming with rogues, searching for any signs of the gem's presence. The rogue wolves fo
Lin’s POV.Apologies flowed naturally from my lips as I navigated then dark path towards the safe house, Meghan and our children nestled securely behind me, Rachel and Zack not very far behind. My heart was still heavy with Meghan’s demand for me to leave.I know this night was far from being over with an uncertain outcome but one thing I do know was in the fact that, I was going to keep Meghan and the kids safe.I couldn't help but turn to Zack, who presence was now beside me. "I'm truly sorry about the gem," I said, my voice sincere. "It falling into the wrong hands was my fault. I should have known this was going to end in one of her betrayal."Zack's response was reassuring, his voice steady. "Lin, it's alright," he replied. "In the heat of the moment, we all make choices we later regret. What's important is that we're focused on protecting the people that matter”I nodded in agreement, appreciating his understanding. We were united in our determination to safeguard our packs and
Lin's POVAs I knelt beside Meghan and the kids, the weight of my actions pressed upon me like a leaden shroud. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat a painful reminder of the recklessness that had nearly cost us everything. Tears welled in my eyes, a mixture of relief at seeing my family unharmed and the overwhelming guilt for what I had put them through. I was a fool to trust that woman. I should have listened to Meghan when she wanted her out of our lives but I thought she could lead us to the solution to our problem.Sniffing back my tears, I leaned away, my gaze barely meeting hers. “I’m sorry, so sorry!”Meghan looked confused as her gaze bore into mine, her eyes a complex tapestry of emotions. “Lin, none of this is your fault.. If there is anyone to be blamed then it’s that vile woman”I shook my head, “No, you don’t understand.. I’m to blame too, I didn’t push her away when she offered. I let my emotions get the best of me and I gave him to temptation and we…we”“…Stop!, d
Meghan’s POVMy heart pounded in my chest as I clutched Emily and Ethan close, their small bodies fitting into my arms perfectly. The room had descended into utter chaos, the snarls of the intruding wolves piercing the air like a dreadful symphony.Panic threatened to claw its way into my heart, but I couldn't afford to succumb—not with the safety of my children hanging in the balance."Remember all we've practiced," I implored, my voice a steady anchor amidst the turmoil. I wished I could help - oh, how I wished so - but I was pretty much tucked out at the moment. It was a bother to even keep my eyes open! I had to fight just to stay awake. Over these few months, Lin had diligently drilled them on the basics of self-defense, honing their instincts and abilities. Now, in this moment of peril, that training was going to become their greatest ally.Ethan, standing steadfast by my side, made a promise that sent both pride and trepidation coursing through me. "I'll protect you, Mom, and