PENELOPE'S POVSo it was indeed true... What Giovanni had said about me not being Angus's biological daughter was true. Was that why he had treated me so terribly, like a slave?I couldn't breathe anymore. My chest was tightening so painfully that I wasn't sure I would leave here without losing consciousness. It was even worse than the pain I felt when Dad scarred me. My body began to tremble.I didn't know whether to feel relieved that these weren't my biological parents or to feel sad that I had been an orphan, picked up from who knows where."You shouldn't have picked up that stupid bitch from the forest! You should have let her cry to her death," Avery sobbed, sending a chill down my spine with her cruelty.Dad didn't bother to comfort her. His eyes were dark with rage, and his jaw ticked.So the reason I had been through hell and back was that I was an orphan child found in the forest?So the reason I had been scarred, traumatized, neglected, and beaten into unconsciousness for y
PENELOPE'S POV~The sound of approaching footsteps reached my ears, but I didn't turn. I kept my burning gaze on my parents and watched as their eyes widened in shock before their faces paled."A-Alpha Giovanni?" Angus stuttered, while Avery took a few steps away from me.I turned to see Giovanni approaching with a murderous look in his eyes, followed by Alpha Jerry, Alpha Travis, and other guests who were hurrying to the scene with curious expressions. My eyes caught Violetta, who was squeezed in the middle of a couple, before I looked away, turning my gaze back to Angus.I didn't wait for anyone to speak up before I did. I was no longer scared to stand up for myself.I was now Penelope Callahan, Luna to one of the most ruthless and dreaded Alphas across the scattered neighboring packs."We'll take our leave now," Avery suddenly said, her expression reflecting her discomfort. She circled her hands around Angus's arms and began to pull him away.But not so soon... I wasn't done with t
PENELOPE'S POV~I saw rage building in Angus, it was like watching a volcano about to erupt. His eyes turned from a warm brown to a dark, steely gray, and I could see the tendons in his neck tensing with the effort of controlling his anger. His teeth clenched together, grinding against each other with a terrifying intensity. He took a step forward, as if he were about to pounce, and the snarl that escaped his lips sent a chill down my spine."You ungrateful wretch!" he shouted, his eyes blazing with fury. "Is this how you repay me for saving your worthless life from the forest, where you would have been devoured by wild beasts?! You should be thanking me for finding you in such a pathetic state – naked, vulnerable, and crying like the pretentious witch you are! But now, the only mistake I regret is rescuing you – you should have been dead!" Spittle flew from his mouth as he trembled with pent-up rage.I felt his words like a sharp knife, sending a chill down my spine and freezing me i
PENELOPE'S POV ~Giovanni quickly stood, positioning me protectively behind him. He and Leon exchanged silent glances before Leon left. My heart raced as I listened to the commotion right outside the door.Everyone inside the bar refused to move; everyone was frozen in place."Relax... Damn, baby. I can't think straight with your heart racing like that." Giovanni turned to look at me, and I gulped. My throat suddenly felt dry.I was overwhelmed with anxiety. What had happened out there? Clearly, the scream indicated that nothing good was happening outside.Taking a deep breath, I moved toward Giovanni, placing my head on his chest and shutting my eyes."What are you doing?" Giovanni whispered, sounding confused."Shh!" I closed my eyes tighter, focusing on inhaling and exhaling. "Do you feel it? I need you to feel! This is going to prove something very important out there." I rubbed his chest in a reassuring gesture.I could imagine Giovanni's brows furrowing, but he remained silent.
PENELOPE'S POV ~"What the fuck?!! Ted, are you out of your fucking mind?" Giovanni's voice boomed, causing me to flinch."You're a monster! You're a damn monster!" Alpha Ted roared, his voice filled with venom. "She's a monster, that's the truth."My head spun with a whirlwind of thoughts. My emotions were indescribable as I stood there, my breathing slowing with each passing second."Ted... That's... Enough." Jerry stepped forward, trying to diffuse the tension in the air."Step out of my way, Jerry! Step away before I lose my damn temper!" Ted snarled, his fists clenching.Fear gripped me, making my heart pound in my chest."You better make sure you rearrange your goddamn mouth, or else I swear on my life I'm going to make sure you lose the ability to ever speak again!" Giovanni stepped forward, positioning himself between us. I gripped his shirt tightly, trying to draw any sort of strength."Why don't you ask your mate to step aside and let me sniff her one more time..." Ted gritt
PENELOPE'S POV~The entire place fell silent as I cautiously placed my hands on the head of the lifeless boy. Within moments, a vivid scene began to unfold before everyone's eyes like a play on a stage, unveiling the events that had transpired prior to the boy's untimely demise.A faint image of a girl started to take shape, becoming clearer by the second. The scene revealed her stealthy movements as she navigated through the shadowy dungeon. Upon reaching the gate, she produced a mysterious liquid from her cloak, carefully pouring it onto the iron bars.To the astonishment of all, the bars started melting away in a hissing cloud of smoke, as if they were made of nothing more than soft wax.The suspense heightened as one of the guards happened upon the scene during his late-night patrol. The unsuspecting guard was swiftly overpowered by the girl. A flash of cold steel in the torchlight was followed by a sickening thud as the guard fell to the ground, lifeless.The eerie silence was pu
PENELOPE'S POV~"It's because of this bitch that I have lost my life, my soul, my joy, my hard work, and the love. of. my. life!" She yelled, walking toward us. "This bitch here..." She pointed furiously at me. "... Stole my man! Stole everything I had worked for years! She ruined every single thing! Right now, I could have been living my best life!"My lips pursed."And you..." She pointed at Giovanni. "... You let this bitch come between us! You chose her slutty self instead of me. If you hadn't chosen her over me, we could have been the best couple ever! The best ruling Alpha and Luna!"Her expression turned crazed before she grinned manically. Her face fell, her expression contorting to one of hurt as she sulked. "But Giovanni, I loved you. I really did love you so much, and you know it! You knew I could do anything to make you happy!"Giovanni gave her a look that clearly said she was stupid. He scoffed. "How foolish you are. You think you could do anything for me? You think you
GIOVANNI'S POV~"Fuck! This man is a devil," I cursed, taking a step back to ready my fight stance. My wolf struggled to leap forward and attack, but I did my best to rein him in. For now.Snarls and growls filled the air as we glared at the man who introduced himself as Alistair. He stood calmly, a soft smile on his face as if we were merely entertaining him."Put your hands up in the air before we begin to talk," I growled.He shrugged with a soft chuckle, irritating me before raising his hands in the air."Leon," I rumbled. Leon nodded in understanding, bringing out a special handcuff. It was no ordinary handcuff; it could be used to restrain any creature.Leon gave him a wary look before signaling him to put out his hands. When he slowly complied, Leon clicked the cuffs around his wrists and took a step back."Do something stupid and breathe your last," I warned him before straightening up. My eyes narrowed when his gaze kept darting back to Penelope. I wanted nothing more than to
GIOVANNI'S POV~My jaw clenched as I observed my warriors, their determination etched on their faces. My eyes gleamed with pride, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as I watched them push themselves beyond their limits. "Keep going!" I shouted, my voice resonating with authority. "Remember, the enemy never sleeps. You must be prepared for anything!"One of the warriors faltered, gasping for breath, but I was there in an instant, grabbing him by the shoulders. "Never give up!" I roared, my eyes blazing with intensity. "You're stronger than you think!"He nodded, gathering his strength and rejoining the others. I watched, as they continued to fight, their bodies glistening with sweat.Suddenly, the air was pierced by the sound of my phone ringing. Nate approached, holding out the device. "Alpha, Luna has been trying to reach you," he said, his brow furrowed.My heart skipped a beat. I nodded curtly at Nate before turning to address my warriors. "Continue training! I ex
PENELOPE'S POV ~A few days passed, and despite Giovanni's efforts to convince me to talk to my father, I stood against it. The last thing I wanted was to get into a fight with Giovanni, so he let me be.My health had miraculously improved, and I could go about my daily activities without any problems. We had the most mind-blowing love-making and rough, dirty sessions throughout those days. Giovanni made me feel loved more than ever, and I didn't need a father popping out of nowhere to make me feel complete."Guess what, baby?" The door clicked open, and Giovanni strode in, holding a paper in his hand. He placed a kiss on my lips before sitting beside me. "What are you doing?"I looked down at the large book in my hand and shrugged. "As your wife and Luna, I think it's best to be familiar with all the fields you're in. I need to be your support everywhere, so I'm reading this book to gain more insights on how to run a business," I grinned at him, and he flashed me a proud smile, which
GIOVANNI'S POV~"Good morning, baby," I whispered, kissing her crown before sliding off the bed to answer the door.Upon checking who it was and seeing it was the maid, I gestured for her to lower her voice. I didn't want her to wake Penelope up."Good morning, Alpha," she bowed, and I nodded. "The meal has been prepared according to your request. Should I bring it up or leave it at the dining hall?" she asked.I hummed, glancing back at Penelope, who was still fast asleep."Just leave it downstairs. We'll be coming down," I informed her and closed the door before she could respond.I returned to Penelope to find her wide awake."Hey," she said, and I beamed."Hey." I climbed onto the bed and placed a chaste kiss on her lips. "Good morning. How are you, darling?"She hummed before snuggling closer to me. "I feel better. I'm sorry that you were stressed because of me," she apologized, and I found myself smiling even more."Stop. It's my responsibility to take good care of you. I'm glad
PENELOPE'S POV ~Giovanni gently slid me off him and tucked me beside him, covering my body with the sheets before pulling me closer."Talk to me now, baby. I'm all ears," he encouraged softly, his eyes filled with concern.I sighed and shut my eyes for a moment, gathering my courage before opening them again. "When I was 10, I remember when Violetta asked me to play with her. I didn't want to play in the woods because I knew Angus and his wife would be furious and punish me, so I rejected her idea and insisted we play indoors. But Violetta said she had gotten permission from her mother to play in the woods, so I reluctantly followed her."Giovanni listened attentively, his brow furrowed as he absorbed every word."We went into the woods, and Violetta wanted to mark the trees before we played. I waited for her, and when she returned, she said she had marked the trees to prevent us from getting lost. After playing for a while, I noticed boys flooding into the forest, heading towards ou
PENELOPE'S POV ~His eyes darkened, the pupils dilating with the weight of his memories. "He threatened her always," Giovanni said, his voice hoarse. "Made her miserable and even warned her not to birth weaklings like her. He warned her that if she ever birthed any omega, he was going to kill the kids."As I listened to the horror unfolding, I could almost picture the fear in his grandmother's eyes."Fortunately for my grandmother," Giovanni continued, "she gave birth to two strong Alphas."I heaved a slight sigh of relief at that and nodded my head."My uncle, who was the eldest, was killed during a rogue attack," Giovanni said, his voice laced with sadness, "so my father had to step in as the next Alpha. But despite having a strong son just like my grandfather wanted, the asshole kept beating up my mother, abused her mentally and physically, and wrecked her emotionally. She became a shadow of herself, so weak to defend herself."The room felt colder, as if a chilling breeze had swep
PENELOPE'S POV ~My mind awakens to a gentle rise and fall of a deep, rhythmic breathing. As my eyes fluttered open, I was met with the sight of a warm, huge figure beside me. It was Giovanni, his head gently resting on my breasts, his breathing slow and steady.My heart instantly filled with warmth and a deep sense of affection. I carefully shifted my arm, taking care not to disturb his rest, and gently placed a soft kiss on his lips. A soft smile crept across my face before I pulled away and just as I attempted to rise from the bed, I was struck by a sudden wave of soreness, my body protesting the movement.I tried to push past the aches, only to be thwarted by shaky, wobbling legs that refused to support me. A soft groan escaped my lips in frustration.Shit! Giovanni was a beast! I threw a glare at him before looking away.Glancing towards the window, I was met with the dark night sky, speckled with glimmering stars and a gentle half moon casting a soft glow into the room. My eyes
GIOVANNI'S POV~“This goes off." I pointed at her thong. Claiming her lips again, I climbed on the bed,trapping her with my legs on both sides of her. Then, I released her lips and took her hardened nipple into my mouth, biting on it until she cried out.“Giovanni, please…”A moan escaped her mouth as I slipped two fingers into her sweet pussy, while continuing to suck on her nipples. I wanted to feast onher. Her sweet scent was driving me insane… driving my wolf crazy as well. I finger-fucked her for a little while until she was gasping for breath. The sounds of her moans were like the most beautiful music. A moment later, I pulled out my fingers, and went down on my knees.Holding on tight, I pulled the thong down her beautiful thighs, and then dove my face right between her thighs. I was going to devour Penelope’s pussy—and the thrill of it just made me so fucking hard, my dick hurt.I lifted my gaze to find her staring down at me with her lips slightly parted, breathless. Her top
PENELOPE'S POV ~I close my eyes, and a dream pulls me in.A sun-kissed field unfolds before me, and my eyes are drawn to a small family under a towering oak tree.Alistair is there, younger, his eyes twinkling with warmth and affection. A woman sits beside him, her features mirroring mine. Their hands intertwined, their love, palpable.A child that looks very much like me, a little girl, darts around them, giggling, full of life. Her hair bounces with each bound, her face, a tiny echo of my own.A lump forms in my throat as I watch them. Their joy, their love, it’s a beacon, illuminating their world.The child, breathless and grinning, runs to Alistair, launching herself into his arms. His laugh is rich and deep, his love for her etched in every line of his face. She turns to the woman, her mother."Mommy, catch me!" she cries, before darting away, her laughter dancing on the breeze.Their love, it’s almost tangible, filling the field with warmth and joy. A family, bound by love.I w
PENELOPE'S POV ~Memphis captured Aurora, and he hurt her," Alistair continued, his voice wavering. "I saw it through my powers, and the pain I felt was unimaginable. I felt every blow, every agonizing moment twice over. She was dying, and so was I. I tried countless magic spells and relied on our bond, but I couldn't pinpoint her location..." He released a heavy sigh, and my heart clenched in my chest as I observed his torment.As he spoke, his voice trembled, each word cracking under the weight of his inner turmoil. It seemed as though he was on the verge of breaking down, and his distress was evident to everyone present.His shoulders sagged, the burden he carried nearly crushing him. His features twisted into a mask of hurt, his brows drawing together as he struggled to maintain his composure.I quickly averted my gaze, focusing on my toes as I bit my lip."Do you know why I haven't appeared for so many years, Penelope?" Alistair asked, prompting me to look up, though I remained s