ETHANMateMy whole body stilled as the reality of what was really happening dawned on me. I just found my mate. Never in my wildest life had I thought that could be possible. After being plagued by the craziest curse, I was now staring right at my mate. My feet started moving on their own accord and the closer I walked to the girl that was frozen in place, the more the sweet scent enveloped me, the more the mate bond grew stronger, the more the bond was pulling me towards her with a force that was beyond me. The she-wolf stood there, frozen in place as she stared at me as if I was the devil himself. There were tears shimmering in her eyes and her fear of me was so palpable that I could almost taste it in the air. I mean she was so afraid of me that she was shaking terribly but instead of bolting and running as fast as her feet can carry her, she remained frozen in that position. Maybe she was so scared that she had momentarily lost control of her legs. And she was my mate. Sh
Arnold’s POVMy entire life had come crumbling to its lowest point in the twinkle of an eye, and a day of jubilation had quickly become one of the most traumatic days that I and the people of Crescent Valley had ever witnessed.As my mind did a mental recap of the horrific turn of events, I still couldn’t believe it.Ethan who we’d been led to believe had died stormed my birthday celebration and within minutes of his appearance, he'd taken my father’s life like it was worth nothing. In an equally brutal manner, he’d also taken an elder’s life for speaking up against him.Like that wasn't enough to shake the entire foundation of the crescent pack, he got me fucked up when his eyes landed on Layla and he had the audacity to blurt nonsense about her being his mate.As enraged as his useless claims had made me, I didn't have the luxury of dwelling on most of the a shit he’d pulled while knowing that he was locked up in my father’s chambers with Layla who rightfully belonged to me and no o
Layla’s POVI woke up drenched in a pool of my sweat and yet I found myself shivering like I’d been iced from head to toe because of the aftershock of having a nightmare about Ethan. He’d just been around for less than a day and I was already suffering from ugly and horrific dreams about him as though he hadn't given me enough of a scare while I was awake.On instinct, I rolled into a pathetic ball in an attempt to cower in fear and protect myself from Ethan who’d raided my dreams, but before I could completely squeeze my body into a full ball, I felt a pair of familiar strong arms reaching around me and I was instantly pulled against a rock hard frame.It was a comforting feeling that sent waves of relief washing over me even before I heard his voice.“It's okay, sweetheart. It’s just a bad dream, none of it’s real okay?” His deep baritone made my head vibrate against his chest as I tried to calm down.Why had my horrible dream felt so fucking real?Right before I dove into more unse
Hera’s POVThe events that’d unfolded at Alpha Arnold’s birthday celebration had left me shocked beyond what words could possibly convey. There were several ways I’s have expected things to go south as it usually did during our celebrations of late, but the arrival of a supposed dead and cursed member of their family was beyond expectations.Just like most people in Crescent Valley that knew of the cursed tales regarding Ethan, I’d never have thought that he’d have survived long enough to be alive in his twenties. That conviction about his death had left me utterly shocked when he’s waltzed into the ceremonial hall like he rightfully owned it and everyone in it.I’d watched with an immeasurable awe while he proved his superiority by brutally killing the king who’d been the most powerful Alpha in Wandercoast, and afterward he’d crushed an elder’s skull without hesitation for speaking up against him.Despite the horrific sight it’d been to most people, it’d only spiked my admiration for
Ethan’s POVEverything had slowly began to fall into place in the past few days that I’d taken over the palace at Crescent Valley. Of course, the fear I’d immediately instilled in the hearts of the palace workers and the royal court alike had been largely instrumental in getting shit done just the way I wanted.The very night I’d chosen the dead King’s room as my dwelling place, I’d hated how his cowardly scent of betrayal hung over everything and it’d disgusted me to the pit of my stomach to have to ensure that.As soon as I’d sent my trembling mate out of the room, I’d barked out orders to the maids to get rid of Aragon’s junk that was lying around, replace it with my belongings and clean the place such that I wouldn't pick up the faintest scent of the deceased bastard.I’d also made it clear that there’d be dire consequences for them that could cost them their worthless lives if my instructions weren't followed to the letter, and they did well to remember that killing was an enjoya
Arnold’s POVWith dread, I and the members of the royal court had quietly prepared a funeral for my father because we didn't want to tick off that sadistic bastard Ethan. However, since he’d also died a lowly death that was unbecoming of a King who’d been held in high regard, it was the tradition to hold a small ceremony for such unfortunate deaths.However, we’d killed two birds with one stone by taking advantage of Ethan’s absence at the funeral. The elders and I picked a convenient time and place for a meeting of the royal court in hushed tones and communicated it with other members of the court secretly.We couldn't dare to hold our meeting in the regular hall at the palace because Ethan would easily catch a whiff of it and we’d most likely lose our heads ruthlessly before we could get a chance to explain our intentions.In the same light, he was the main topic of our meeting so it’d be absolutely foolish to have one where he’d be able to learn of our plans to overthrow his newly
Ethan’s POVMore than anything, I was sure that after how I’d threatened to kill the elders and Alphas present at their flimsy secret meeting, they’d never dare to go behind my back and pull shit like that again, except of course they had a death wish, and I’d wholeheartedly make it come through.After I’d left their shabby meeting place, I set out for the palace feeling rather pleased with what I’d done but for some reason, there was another unsettling feeling tugging at my guts like I needed something more to feel whole.I wasn't feeble enough to dwell on any emotion rather than my bloodlust so I instantly knew that those unsettling feelings in my guts were from my wolf. I also knew him well enough to know that he’d only developed those feelings when we first met our mate, and by stirring me he was fishing for another opportunity to see her.On a mission to calm his agitation, I involuntarily set out to find our mate to relax his nerves once and for all. As I walked out of my chambe
Ethan’s POVThe faces of both she-wolves before me distorted into shock the minute they’d heard a strange voice.I watched their irises dilate the minute they’d turned around to realize that I’d been the one that had intruded on their flimsy gossip session. Undeterred by their shock, I walked closer to them with my eyes trained on my mate like they could bore holes through her fragile skull if I stared a little harder.But right before I reached them, the maid beside her instinctively jumped in front of her which cut off my view. Her eyes narrowed at me in an attempt to appear bold but I could see her arms shaking slightly and I noticed that she couldn't even stare right at my face for more than a second.I’d frowned slightly at the unwelcome interruption and in that same moment, the maid spread her arms in a way that I assumed was supposed to pass as her feeble attempt to protect my mate from me.Luckily for her, I was more amused by her attempt than aggravated so I didn't feel the n