VALERIA My heart skipped a beat. The fever. It was still there, lingering beneath the surface, like a beast waiting to strike. I could feel it simmering just beneath their skin, a reminder of the strange power they had wielded. *** Reese and I finally had a moment to ourselves after the kids fell asleep. We sat on the balcony overlooking the wide expanse of the beautiful garden, and the moon glowed weakly in the night sky, casting a silver light on the swimming pool beneath. The events of the last twenty four hours kept replaying in my mind. First, I fainted from some strange fever and ended up in the hospital. Then, I was told I was the last standing healer, and now this? The kids attacking a Beta in self-defense? It was too much to take in all at once. The house was quiet—eerily quiet, even. The kind of quiet that should have been comforting but instead felt heavy and oppressive. I sucked in several deep breaths and turned to Reese, my eyes wide with confusion and fear. "Abou
VALERIAThe witch.The thought of seeing the witch again sent a cold shiver crawling down my spine. It wasn't like I had a choice. The more I thought about it, the more I knew it was for the best. The power crackling inside me was strange and wild, like a beast I had yet to tame. And if there was anyone who might have a clue about how to harness it, it would be the witch. She was our only hope now.The kids needed saving, and whatever fear and uncertainty were brewing inside me didn’t matter.Forcing a lump down my throat, I blurted out. "Let's go right now!"We made our way quickly to the witch's abode, a remote place that looked like it hadn’t seen life in a hundred years.I couldn’t shake the anxious thoughts assailing me as we drove. My eyes kept darting to the rearview mirror, checking on the kids, making sure they were still breathing. It felt like I hadn’t breathed since we’d left home. With every passing minute, every bump on the dirt road, a new wave of dread washed over me.
VALERIAHer words struck a chord deep within me, a chord that resonated with the pain and regret I had buried for so long.The past... It was the past that had shaped me and molded me into the person I am today. How could I possibly let go of it? How could I let go of the very thing that had defined me for so long?But could it be true? Had my fear of letting go, my inability to move beyond the pain and betrayal, been the very thing holding me back?It was easier said than done, but as I glanced at my children lying unconscious on the mat, I knew I had to try—for their sake.Damn it! I can't afford to lose my precious boys! They were literally the air I breathed.Then, the witch’s next words made my heart nearly leap out of my chest. “More importantly, Valeria,” she continued, her tone turning grave, “you have three days to figure out your healing powers and heal your children, or else...”The pause was heavy, her expression growing even more grim. My breath hitched in my throat. Rees
REESEI couldn’t shake the witch’s words from my mind, no matter how hard I tried. Her warning echoed in my head, gnawing at my thoughts like a relentless whisper. "You must stay united as a family," she had said, her voice laced with a gravity that left no room for doubt. But how could I bring us together when Valeria kept pushing me away?My chest tightened at the thought of Valeria, and I wondered if she was alright.I couldn't deny how much I feared for her, bearing this burden alone.She kept pushing me away, shutting me out, and I understood why—hell, I deserved it. I was a monster to her in the past five years.But now, for the sake of the kids and maybe even for the chance of us becoming whole again, we needed to stand together.I had been striving to become a better man for her and the kids. I really hope that this time around, she will give me the chance to prove myself to her and the kids.Valeria had been running from her feelings for far too long; she had always kept me a
VALERIA“What on earth is this?!” I cried, my voice laced with fear. “Get it off me!”The first thing I noticed was the light. A soft, ethereal glow that seemed to seep out from under my skin, illuminating my trembling hands. I stared at them, horrified as if they were no longer my own. My breath hitched in my throat, panic blooming like a wildflower. I tried to shake it off, flailing my hands desperately as if that would extinguish the strange light.“Get it off me, Reese!” I screamed again, my voice trembling with fear. The glow was spreading, becoming brighter, and I felt like I was losing control of myself. I’d never felt anything like this before—this alien surge of energy coursing through my veins.But Reese… Reese didn’t seem to share my terror. I looked at him, expecting the same panic reflected in his eyes, but instead, there was a calmness, a strange sense of assurance that unsettled me even more.“Valeria, calm down,” he said, his voice firm but gentle, like he was coaxing
REESEValeria!!!I had caught her sleeping in the children's room that morning as early as 3 am. The kids' fevers were still evident, but I could tell it was gradually ebbing out like the tides on a beach. Could it be there that her healing powers were gradually resurfacing?Oh, poor Valeria...My heart lurched at her pathetic state. Her head was lolling forward as she dozed off, her chest shaking steadily. She's been stressed the past few days and even more stressed and worried since the witch's foreboding words.Granted, I'm also worried as much as she was, but worrying sick wasn't going to help matters. Someone needed to be the strong one here and not lose all his shit and hope all at once. Damn it, I didn't want to lose my kids...With a grunt, I carried her into my arms and headed to her room.I looked down at her sleepy face. My heart skipped a beat. Even asleep, she looked breathtakingly gorgeous.I reached her bedroom door and pushed it open with my feet.Carefully, I placed
REESEBut the thing was that I wasn’t sure if I had earned it.As the kids’ laughter filled the garden, I shoved the doubt aside and focused on the moment, on the peace we had finally found. For the rest of the day, we let ourselves enjoy the calm. The kids played, we had snacks, we watched TV, and for a while, it was easy to pretend that everything was perfect.But for how long?I just wanted to be sure that she's finally free of the past—once and for all.That night, after the kids had been tucked into bed and the house was wrapped in silence, I found myself standing outside Valeria’s door.Fuck! What the hell was I even doing? I couldn't sleep a wink. I was still worried about Valeria, considering everything we had been through. It must have been tough for her.I knocked softly, my heart thumping harder than I expected. I didn’t know what I was doing, only that I needed to see her.The door opened almost immediately. Valeria stood there, her brow furrowed slightly as she looked at
REESEThere are some moments in life when everything aligns, when the weight of your heart becomes light, and joy seeps into your bones until it consumes you. This was one of those moments for me. Valeria had said yes. She had accepted my proposal, and the world suddenly felt brighter, fuller, and alive with possibilities. I couldn't contain my happiness; it surged through me like a storm.I couldn't stop smiling. My heart swelled with joy, warmth spreading through every fiber of my being as I replayed Valeria's acceptance of my proposal over and over in my head. She said yes. The woman who had been the love of my life, the mother of my children, had agreed to marry me again. My head buzzed with excitement. The moment felt surreal, like a dream I never wanted to wake from.I had been planning to buy her a customized designer ring for weeks, maybe even before I dared to ask her. So, I already started making arrangements long before her answer. Something inside me knew she would say yes
VALERIA And just like that, everything was beginning to look up for the better. Bree, Chase, and Cynthia were now executed, ushering a phase of new beginnings for the Blue Moon Pack. I couldn't be prouder of my kids for saving us times without numbers! With tears blurring my vision, I looked down on my kids, hugging us tightly, fighting the whirlpool of emotions threatening to spill over. They had saved me and Reese on countless occasions, and now, they had saved their grandfather, the former king, and Alpha of the Prestigious Blue Moon Pack, Marion. I couldn't believe my ears when he narrated that my twins, Dave and Derek, were the ones that appeared to him in a dream, warning him of the impending danger we were in and even guided him back to the pack he had lost track of. These kids were more powerful than I had ever imagined. They alone faced off Chase and Cynthia and even Bree. This was just another solid proof that the Moon goddess was always on our side. It had
MARION The sound of the execution drum echoed in the distance, marking the end of an era. My heart felt heavy as I watched Bree, Cynthia, and Chase being led away to meet their fate. As they were dragged away, the sounds of chains clinking faintly in the distance. They were once part of my life—Bree, the woman I had loved so deeply, and Chase, the boy I believed was my son. But that love was a lie, a festering wound that had rotted from the inside. It was over now, and with their execution, I hoped to close the chapter on that betrayal. How did it come to this?! The weight of it all settled heavily on my chest. I never imagined it would end like this—executions carried out in the name of justice, and yet, there was no joy in my heart, no sense of victory. Only a deep, gnawing ache. I turned to face Reese. My son. My pride. And his children—my grandchildren. I had been apart from them for so long, but now, we were together again. Instead, I sought solace in the eyes o
BREEI never imagined it would come to this. Banishment. Exile from the Blue Moon Pack. Fuck!I paced the cold, dimly lit hall, and I clenched my fists, my nails digging into my palms until it hurt. But the pain did little to calm the storm inside me. After everything I had worked so hard for, how could this be happening? My life's ambition, my every calculated move to ascend the throne, all of it now lay in ruins. The air around me felt suffocating, and my vision blurred with anger and disbelief. "Why?" I whispered, my voice trembling. "Why was this happening to me?"The answer was simple: they had found out. Reese's food. Damn it! How could I have been so careless? What a fool I’d been to let myself be caught like that. The footage was undeniable, raw, and vivid—it showed exactly how I spiked Reese’s cup of tea. No excuses, no plausible deniability. Just my treachery laid bare for all to see. And Marion. My husband. The man who had once hung on every word I said, whose loyalty I
BREE When power corrupts you, it seeps into every corner of your soul, twisting your thoughts and poisoning your actions. It wasn’t immediate, not at first. In the beginning, it was ambition—an innocent desire to rise above my station. But now, as I stared at the reflection in the polished glass, I barely recognized the woman staring back at me. The effects of the black magic I’d meddled with had crept deep into my veins, making me easily irritable, my moods volatile. I found myself lashing out at the maids, the servants, even little Reese when Marion wasn’t around. Of course, I couldn’t afford to show that side of myself in his presence—not when I hadn’t yet achieved what I set out to do.I couldn’t afford for him to notice my change in behaviour, not when I was so close to everything I’d been working for. But it wasn’t just Marion standing in my way anymore. I had a far greater adversary, one I didn’t fully comprehend until it was too late.Reese. That child. The rumoured vessel
BREE"Ahem!"A deep voice from the shadow almost made me jump.I was so blown away by the view in front of me that I didn't notice the huge king-size bed in the corner and a huge white-beard man clad in a luxurious golden robe seated on the bed, watching me intently.The Alpha! The famous Alpha Marion!!!My eyes widened in admiration and fear. He was... was there even a perfect description for a godlike Alpha wolf seated before me? He was magnificent! I had never had the honor of meeting the Alpha of the Blue Moon pack closely before. This was....surreal!I quickly fell on my knees on impulse and bowed my head, paying my respects.As omegas, we dare not stand on our feet in the presence of the Alpha and even look him in the eyes. That's how we're programmed to act anyway, but the ever-ambitious Bree had always craved more.People laughed, derided me, and called me a fool forever, believing that a beta talkless of alpha would look in my direction. Taking interest? Nah, it's never going
BREEYou know that moment when you start hating your kids? Yep, that was the stage I was at right now.Or perhaps the dark magic was already consuming my heart, as the witch had warned.Maybe hate was a strong word, but I was indifferent, and I spent less time with her family. I was always locked in the hidden chambers, honing my dark magic skills, biding my time until it was ripe.It took me a long time, but I knew that I had to be patient if I wanted to achieve substantive results.It's been weeks since I've paid a visit to the witch, and ever since, I've been honing my skills and trying to follow the instructions she had given meticulously to avoid any complications to the spell. I needed the spell to prepare the portion that would inevitably eliminate my husband for good as the witch had promised.I was counting on her words...I had one goal in mind: to lay claim to the position of the Alpha of the Blue Moon pack. That's right. I was going to be the first female Alpha of the Blue
BREEThen silence followed in fear that a man who was supposed to be long dead was standing right in front of everyone!The silence that followed his statement felt deafening, almost suffocating. My heart hammered in my chest, and for a moment, I couldn’t breathe. My mind raced, trying to make sense of what I was hearing, but it didn’t make sense. How could he be standing here after all these years?I stumbled back a step, the weight of his words pressing against my chest, making it hard to breathe. “That’s impossible. I saw it myself. There’s no way you could have survived that.”Marion’s lips curled into a grim smile, his eyes dark with the weight of his truth. “I was kidnapped, Bree. Taken far away, to another pack. One so distant I didn’t even know how to trace my way back.”I blinked, shaking my head as if I could somehow shake away his words. But they clung to me, suffocating me and pulling me down into the abyss of realization.Kidnapped? Dumped in some distant pack? But I had
BREEFor the first time in years, I felt true fear. My entire plan, the careful manipulations, and the decades of secrecy had suddenly crumbled around me in an instant.Marion’s eyes locked on mine, cold and unforgiving. His lips curled into a bitter, twisted smile. “You thought wrong.”His voice reverberated through the hall, deep and gravelly, full of unspoken menace. I felt the room shift, the pack’s attention snapping away from me and toward him. The murmurs grew louder, a wave of uncertainty sweeping through the ranks.“Your time is over, Bree,” Marion growled, his eyes never leaving mine. “I never thought you would go this far. But now I see... I see exactly what you’ve become.”I gripped the staff tighter, the familiar surge of power flowing through me, but it did little to quell the panic rising in my chest. He wasn’t supposed to be here. He wasn’t supposed to be *alive*.“You don’t understand,” I spat, my voice rising in desperation. “I did this for us—for the pack. You were
BREEToday, victory never tasted so sweet.I beamed at my reflection in the mirror. I was clad in an extravagant, luxurious Victorian ball dress befitting of the Alpha of the Blue Moon pack. Everything was in order, and the fact that I would soon be crowned the new Alpha sent excited shivers down my spine.The day is finally here, and all my plans have been running smoothly till the very end.Oh Marion, if only you were still alive to witness my ascend to the throne... but that would have been a bumper to my plans now, wouldn't it?It was better I got rid of you to fulfill it. If I hadn't, I wouldn't be here today.By now, Valeria and Reese, alongside their good-for-nothing twins, would have been eliminated by Chase and Cynthia as planned.A devilish grin curled up at the corner of my lips in jubilation.This was just the beginning of the new chapter that I had always wanted!How satisfying!!!A light tap on the door snapped me out of my thoughts.I adjusted my dress, smoothing it ca