I stepped out of the dimly lit room where I had been held captive, my heart pounding with a mixture of fear and determination. The hallway stretched out before me, shrouded in shadows, and eerie silence hung in the air. I knew I had to find my children and put an end to the dark ritual that threatened their lives.As I made my way down the narrow corridor, I could feel the weight of the place, the ancient and malevolent energies that permeated the walls. It was like walking through a nightmare, every step filled with trepidation. The flickering candlelight cast dancing shadows on the walls, adding to the eerie atmosphere.My mind raced, trying to piece together the layout of the place and figure out the path I needed to take. I followed the faint traces of dark magic, the same that had bound me earlier, leading me deeper into the heart of the sinister lair.The further I ventured, the more ominous the surroundings became. The walls seemed to close in on me, and a sense of foreboding e
Vincent stepped into the chamber minutes later, a greasy smile on his lips. I barely caught Meghan's mother whisper something along the lines of: "I am way too old for this shit"He focused on Meghan's mother, disregarding my presence in the room as though he had expected it. He went to the woman and they both began to speak in hushed whispers.My heart pounded in my chest as I lay there, paralyzed and helpless once again. I strained my ears to catch every word of the heated argument between the witch, Meghan's mother, and my uncle Vincent. I didn't need to, as it turned out. Their voices were soon echoing through the chamber, filled with tension and desperation."I'm telling you, Vincent, we don't need the children anymore," Meghan's mother insisted. "We can use Lin as the sacrifice instead. He's the Alpha, and his blood will grant us even greater power."Vincent's scarred face contorted into a sneer. "The twins are powerful vessels," he growled, his voice low and menacing. "I won't
Suddenly, out of the blue, I felt an overwhelming surge of rage coursing through my veins, threatening to consume me entirely. I clenched my fists, my jaw tightening as I tried to push back the anger that threatened to overwhelm me. However, as the fury inside me grew, I felt an odd sensation, as though my very essence was being drained away, sapped by the intensity of my emotions.I realized that my uncle, Vincent and his witch were simultaneously, feeding off every bit of my anger while using it against me. With how much power was being drained out of me, I knew I needed to regain control of my emotions, to find a way to counteract the dark energy that was luring me to hate and want to rip him apart. Desperately, I reached out with my mind, seeking a mental connection with Meghan. I forced my thoughts to recall our happiest moments together, the sound of her laughter, the warmth of her embrace, and the joy we found in each other's company.As I immersed myself in these cherished me
I shifted quickly into my wolf form, a surge of power and adrenaline coursed through my veins, fueling my determination to protect my children at all costs. My bruised and battered body from the previous encounters with my uncle made me feel weaker than I had ever felt before, and I struggled to match the strength of Vincent's lycan form.With a fierce growl, I lunged at my uncle wolf, its disfigured form not stopping it from snapping and clawing at me. I knew better than to allow my neck get caught under his canine as we fought for supremacy.Vincent's wolf was larger and more muscular, and he used his size advantage to overpower me, landing vicious stab with his sharp claws and snapping jaws. I tried to evade the attacks, but I was slower and less agile due to my injuries, and each strike sent waves of pain through my body.As the fight continued, my vision blurred with pain and exhaustion. I could feel my energy draining with every passing moment, and my hope of winning this fight
"Uncle Lin!" Emily cried out, her voice filled with emotion as she fell into my arm, her brother closely behind her.I held them close, reassuring them that they were safe now as I hugged them to my chest. "You're both alright," I whispered, my voice shaking with emotion. "I promise you, I won't let anyone hurt you ever again. It’s all over now."I pulled back after a while so I could look at both their faces, Emily had a little bruise around her wrist right where she was bond with restraints. Ethan turned out tougher than I though but above all, I was grateful a little bruise here and there was all they had sustained.“Where is Mom?” Ethan had asked, looking around.I ran my finger through his hair as I stare him in the face, finally seeing myself in his eyes as they reflect a familiar blue color.“We're going home to see Mom" I told them both, my heart swelling with love for my children. "You'll see your mom, and everything will be alright."With Emily and Ethan by my side, I began
Meghan's POV.It’s been a month since I got discharged from the pack’s clinic and things were starting to return back to normal again. I have my kids with me and I was lying next to the man who has proven himself over and over again that he was exactly the man he says he was.After all we went through with Zack and that horrible man that turned out to be his uncle, Lin has been super protective about I and the kids, never letting us out of his sight without the lingering presence of a guard.Rachel has become my shadow as far as I know and I can’t even dare to complain, not with how much she had helped cared for mw and the kids. My mother had practically disappeared into thin air even though sometimes I see her making hasty appearances in my dreams with a sham of apology after trying to kill my mate and kids.I heard Lin muttered in his asleep and caress his arms soothingly before I felt him release with his chest rising and falling steadily. I couldn’t sleep, not with the nagging voi
Once breakfast was eaten, and the kitchen was filled with the lingering aroma of pancakes, Lin took my hand in his and looked into my eyes with the love I have always witness in them."Meghan," he began, his voice gentle yet filled with purpose, "will you do me the honor of officially becoming my mate and our pack's Luna?"My heart soared with joy, tears of happiness filling my eyes. "Yes, Lin," I replied with a nod, my voice full of emotion. "It would be an honor mate."With a smile that lit up the entire room, Lin leaned in, and our lips met in a sweet and tender kiss. It was a moment of pure love and acceptance, sealing our bond in a way that words could never fully express.In the weeks that followed, Lin and I found ourselves basking in the joy of our reunited family. The love between us seemed to grow stronger with each passing day, and we cherished every moment we spent together. We also rutted like rabbits since Rachel was there to take care of the kids but that is neither her
After the ceremony, I was only able to pack very little things, mainly my make up and some lingerie Rachel had gotten for me at the last minute.While Leon and Rachel promised to watch over our kids and pack while we are away, I was still worried but Lin was certain everything will turn out great under their care.Lin had made reservation for us to spend our honeymoon away in Hawaii. I was filled with dread and anticipation as we drove through the beautiful island, the sky was fairly warm by this time of the year.Clear blue cloudless sky with the sun shinning brightly on my face as I leaned back against the headrest of my seat. The air smells of coconut with a hint of Jasmine.My heart swells with so much love as I gaze at Lin's face. He looked especially handsome today with the wind blowing his hair. As though he could feel my gaze on him, he turned to smile at me, his eyes glistering as he grab my hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.“We are almost there, love”I nodded, returning hi
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