“Claire?”My heart clenched as I caught sight of her, my mother, after all these years. The sight of her aged face, marked by time in a way that werewolves weren’t supposed to be, sent a chill down my spine.It was disturbing, to say the East, especially considering werewolves were meant to retain their youthful appearance for centuries. No one wolf aged this drastically in only four years.A mix of emotions washed over me as my mother smiled and took a step closer. But I couldn’t bring myself to reciprocate. Despite her appearance, she was still the same woman who had treated me like trash for years.Her voice, filled with false sweetness, reached my ears, but I knew better than to trust it. It was a mask, hiding the cruelty and indifference that lay behind her façade.I bet if I were alone, she’d show me her true side.“I’m so glad to see you, my dear, I heard speculation from the others who saw you that it might be you, so I immediately came.” She said, her words dripping with insi
Luna Sonya’s POV “Can you believe she dared to throw us out of our house?” Cathy roared in anger pacing back and forth in the room. Always I wouldn't say I liked dealing with this woman. Despite my status as Luna, she never hesitated to assert her authority, merely because she held the title before me and was the mother of my mate. The moment I gave my mate an heir I’ll be more than happy to dismiss her from my presence. Yet the disturbing thought of Claire throwing both myself and Jacob’s mother out of the main house did not sit well with me. She had the power I wanted and possessed. There were only two plans for me from now on. I need to somehow prove that the child is not Alpha Jacob’s child but some barren child. This will cause the pack to not accept the child. Then my next task is to get pregnant for him. To do that I needed this witch's help since Alpha Jacob didn’t trust me enough to go near anything for him. Not that he trusted his parents either but he does put with the
Alpha Jacob’s POV I watched my mate lay in the bed unconscious even after a day of blacking out. The sight was disheartening considering that I was the one to bring her back here. And that too just as I was about to introduce my mate and son to the pack. Claire’s face slightly paled compared to her natural beautiful pale skin. She was still breathing, which was a plus sign; it was nowhere near good but at least it wasn’t so bad. I fought the urge to kiss her and tell her to come back to me wanting to support her boundaries, but it was getting hard for me considering she was my mate. Just a day after coming back she was out cold. It felt like a sign, a horrid sign that Claire was not meant to be here with me. How can my mate not meant to be with me? This was a harsh sign. Not one that I needed. The moon goddess was still angry with me. Fuck. The moon goddess made me aware that my entire pack was being punished for my wrongdoings and that if I got Claire back it would change. Up
I blinked my eyes open with Mike beside me, his eyes gleaming brightly as he called out for me.As I attempted to sit up, a gentle hand steadied me, and I turned to see the oracle.“Easy dear,” the oracle helped.“Paige?” I whispered out.Scanning the room, I was startled to see Alpha Peter and Alpha Jacob present. Confusion prickled at my senses; Alpha Peter and Paige shouldn’t be here. My gaze darted to the oracle, seeking answers, but their expression remained unreadable.Alpha Peter’s face portrayed a hint of concern; while Alpha Jacob’s intense stare bore into me, unsettling me. It wasn’t a nice stare either.Before I could make sense of their presence, Alpha Jacob abruptly stormed out of the room, leaving me with a sense of unease. Had I done something wrong? His harsh scrutiny left me questioning myself, wondering if I had somehow disappointed him.I knew we weren’t on good terms but why had he just made me feel like an unwanted presence here?Turning back my attention to Alpha
Paige nodded grimly, her eyes wide with apprehension. “We need to act fast,” she urged her tone urgent.” Alpha Jacob is rallying the pack warriors, but we must be prepared for whatever comes our way.” “Paige, stay inside with Mike,” I instructed firmly, my voice carrying a sense of urgency as I glanced toward her. “Keep him safe.” With a nod of understanding, Paige hurried back into the room, cradling Mike protectively in her arms. I spared them one last fleeting glance before following Alpha Peter outside. As we made our way outside the pack house, the sense that greeted us was one of chaos and devastation. My heart plummeted as I caught sight of Alpha Jacob walking past us, his form splattered with blood. “Alpha Jacob..” I trailed off, my voice barely audible. My gaze swept over the scene before us, three rogues lay motionless on the ground, and they had been taken care of by Alpha Jacob himself. Pack members stood frozen in terror, their eyes wide with shock and fear. Amidst t
I entered Paige’s room, and a sense of familiarity washed over me, accompanied by a rush of warmth at the sight of Mike playing happily. His laughter filled the room, making me smile. Mike’s eyes lit up with joy as he spotted me, and he rushed into my arms, his tiny arms wrapping around me in a tight embrace. I peppered kisses on his cheek, a surge of love swelling within me as I held him close. “Go to Daddy, sweetheart,” I whispered, pressing a final kiss to his forehead. “Don’t stop for anyone.” With a nod, Mike darted out of the room, his laughter echoing in the hallway as he made his way to Alpha Jacob’s room. As he disappeared, I turned my attention to Paige, who was busy packing her clothes. Locking the door behind me, I cast a spell to ensure our conversation remained private, shielding us from prying ears. “I didn’t expect to be leaving so soon,” Paige chuckled sheepishly. “Is that so oracle?” I exclaimed, for an oracle, it was rare she couldn’t foresee this. As I observ
As I gathered my belongings, The decision to leave Alpha Jacob and his pack was not an easy one, but it was one that I knew I had to make for the safety of myself and my son, Mike. Alpha Jacob’s stoic demeanor did little to mask the pain radiating from him, and despite his outward indifference, I could feel the depth of his anguish. It was a pain mirrored in my own heart. As I glanced back at Alpha Jacob, a lump formed in my throat, threatening to choke me with the weight of my emotions. He was my mate, and the thought of leaving him behind filled me with a profound sense of loss. I know, I know, he caused me pain but watching his entire pack and him die due to his mistake was even more heartbreaking than before. Tears welled in my eyes as I struggled to accept the enormity. With a heavy heart, I turned away from Alpha Jacob and his pack, knowing that our parting was inevitable but hoping that one day, fate would bring us together again. As my eyes scanned the room, I couldn’t hel
Thirds party POV Sonya paced back and forth in her room, her mind seethed with anger and frustration. The thought of being stripped of her position as Luna filled her with a white-hot rage, a fire burning in her chest as she plotted her next move. “I have to find a way to stop that bitch Claire,” she seethed to herself, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. She refused to let some upstart usurp her rightful place by Alpha Jacob’s side. But before she could formulate a plan, the sound of footsteps interrupted her thoughts. Turning towards the door, her heart pounded in anticipation as Cathy marched into the room, a smirk playing at the corners of her lips. “Well, well, well,” Cathy chimed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Looks like someone’s not happy they’re going to lose their precious title soon.” Sonya’s eyes narrowed at the taunt, her anger flaring at the smug expression on Cathy’s face. But before she could respond, Cathy continued, her smirk widening with each word.
I looked down at my precious newborn twins, my heart swelling with fierce maternal love. Both Ethan and Aiden looked just like their father as with Mike. I felt a pang of jealousy seeing that I carried them for so long only for them to look like a replica of their father. Nonetheless, they were my bundle of joy. Aiden’s tiny rosebud lips twitched adorably as if he were dreaming of nursing. Before I could decide if he needed to eat, Jacob had already scooped him up. “He needs to eat,” my mate said, in that deep, authoritative voice that never failed to shiver me. I quirked an eyebrow at him, knowing fully well why he was so insistent. “Let the poor thing sleep a while longer,” I replied, trying and failing to sound nonchalant. We both knew Jacob loved few things more than watching me breastfeed our children. To him, it was primal more than mere nourishment. The act awakened an unmistakable hunger in his eyes that set my skin tingling with awareness. Sure enough, when Jacob placed A
Months later… My stomach tightened again with a powerful contraction, and I squeezed Jacob’s hand until my knuckles turned. Despite the searing pain, I shot him a withering glare. “You did this to me… again!” I growled through gritted teeth. Sweat beaded on my brow as the cresting wave finally subsided Jacob had the sense to look somewhat chagrined, through a proud gleam still danced in his eyes. “You’re bringing our children into this world, my mate. Our perfect little miracles.” “Easy for you to say,” I spat, leaning back against the propped clinic bed. “You don’t have to push two tiny werewolves out of your body!” As if on cue, another crushing contraction seized me. I clutched at the sheets, a feral cry of agony tearing from my throat. The healers bustled around urgently, offering words of encouragement that fell on deaf ears. “You’re doing so well, Claire,” Jacob murmured, smoothing the damp hair from my face. “Our family is almost here.” White-hot rage flashed through my
Within no time almost all our clothes were ripped off as we thrashed between heated kisses. His growls and the way he gripped my hair so tight just turned me on. “That’s right, Luna,” Jacob groaned as I left hot, open-mouthed kisses trailing down his ripped abs. feeling his muscles twitch under my lips was driving me wild. When I finally made it down to his thick, throbbing cock, I shot him a naughty grin before taking him into my mouth in one slick motion. The guttural moan he let out went, straight to my core. I got to work, swirling my tongue shamelessly and hallowing my cheeks to suck him even deeper. His fingers tightened in my hair as he struggled not to buck his hips. “Fuck, Claire… your mouth feels so damn good…” Hearing him cry out my name like that made me hum in satisfaction, the vibration driving him even wilder. His hips jerked wildly as he tried not to lose control completely. “You wicked vixen… you’ll be the death of me…” Hearing his moan, my lips parted before slow
It had been a full day since our forces arrived back at the pack’s territory, battered but victorious after the brutal confrontation with Alpha Damian’s rogues and packs. I stood beside Jacob as he addressed our assembled warriors and allies from Alpha Peter’s pack. My gaze drifted to Jacob, taking in the quiet power exuding from his stance. In his arms, he cradled Mike, our son squirming happily against his father’s chest. Jacob seemed to follow my train of thought. His eyes found mine for a lingering moment as he bounced Mike gently. Jacob stepped forward, Mike cradled securely in the crook of his arm. A hush fell over the assembled warriors as he raised his free hand for silence. When he spoke, he carried clearly across the crowd. “Today we bask in the glory of a triumph that was dearly bought.” His expression was ceremonious. “We have shed blood and lost zero souls because of our Luna and Nadia, the white witch, in defense of our home.” “But because of your unflinching dedica
Around us, the sounds of war seemed to fade into insignificance. There was only my world shattered into fragments, and Mia’s loathsome presence desecrating my anguish. But I needed to pay attention to my mate, just as I gathered my strength my strength to pour life into Jacob’s wolf form, the cold muzzle of a gun pressed against my temple-Mia’s hand holding the weapon steady. “Drop the corpse and step away from it, dear sister,” she hissed venomously. My heart shattered once more, but I carefully laid Jacob's body back on the blood-soaked ground and stood. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I met Mia’s cruel gaze. “Why are you doing this?” I asked, feeling pissed and angry. “Haven’t you already accomplished ruining me in the past?” Mia threw back her head in a fit of wicked laughter. When her eyes bored into one of pure venom and hatred. “Me? Ruin you? She spat the words like tasting something foul. “You’re the one who ruined our entire family!” “You’re the reason father ran away
“Are you sure about this, Nadia?” I asked the white witch hesitantly. “Jacob was adamant I stay away from the war.” Nadia fixed me with her piercing gaze. “Your mate needs you, Claire. I would not go against his wishes if the situation were not dire.” My chest tightened with dread and concern for Jacob, but I was determined. He had forbidden me from joining the battle, convinced I would be safer here. Yet Nadia’s solemn words rang with the weight of truth. Taking a steadying breath, I met Nadia’s eyes squarely. “I’m ready then. More than ready to help my mate and pack win this war.” I flexed my fingers, calling on the magic thrumming through my veins. “But how will we reach the battlefield undetected?” A mysterious smile curved Nadia’s lips. “The same way I managed to slip Paige out of Damian’s grasp when she required my assistance in escaping.” If they were overwhelmed, my power could turn the tide. Nadia right-my place was by their side, consequences be damned. “Let’s go,” I sta
Alpha Jacob’s POV I stood resolute beside Alpha Peter as our pack gathered around us. The warriors were clad for battle. We would eradicate this threat once and for all. My jaw clenched grimly. I had no qualms about the violence to come-it was necessary to keep our loved ones safe. My thoughts stayed with Claire and our son. Thanks to the powerful shield Claire had erected, no non-pack members could enter our territory. It would protect them absolutely from being caught up in the impending war. I was determined that Claire would remain behind this shield, no matter how capable she was. I didn’t want her anywhere near the carnage to come. Though her power could likely end the conflict swiftly, the risk was too great. No, I would ensure Claire and our child remained untouched by the battle, safe within the pack. My wolf snarled at the thought of them being endangered. There was a change of plans, we would leave tonight, and it would take at least three days to reach our destination.
I watched from the sidelines, a sleeping Mike bundled against my chest, as Jacob and Alpha Peter went over strategies with the warriors for tomorrow’s battle. My heart clenched just thinking of my mate leading the pack into war for the first time. What if I lost him out there? The thought caused my breath to hitch. I pulled Mike closer, cradling my still-flat stomach with my free hand. Our twins were newly conceived, just starting to take shape inside me. What if I lost them too? He must have sensed my distress because Jacob looked up and met my worried gaze from across the field. Leaving the strategy session, he quickly crossed over to the field until he stood before me. His palm cupped my cheek. “I will return to you, my Luna,” he murmured intensely. His eyes flickered down to my abdomen before looking back at mine. “All of you. Have faith.” I managed a small nod, leaning into his touch. Though I trusted his strength, the fear still gnawed sharply with our growing family at sta
I took a deep, steadying breath as I watched Mike playing contentedly in the living area of our den, a small, fond smile tugged at the corners of my mouth as Mike let out a bright peal of laughter. “Mike? Can you come here for a moment, my sunshine? Mama has something important to share with you.” I patted the space next to me, unable to stop my smile from widening as Mike immediately snuggled against my side. I dropped a tender kiss on Mike’s forehead. He hummed contentedly at my touch, those striking emerald eyes watching me with rapt attention. “Did I do something Mumma?” he asked suddenly, small brow furrowing adorably. “No, my little star, you’re not in any trouble this time,” I assured him. With a smile, I cradled my son close and murmured, “How would you feel about becoming a big brother, my heart? Because very soon… you’re going to have a new baby sibling.” It took a heartbeat for Mike’s eyes to go wide in realization. Then, before I could even register his reaction furt