#Vote: She strikes back#
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 sat alone in my room, my mind filled with thoughts; the sound of the door opening drew my attention. I looked up, expecting to see Alpha Jacob and Mike entering the room, but instead, to my surprise, it was the oracle that stood in the doorway. The oracle stepped into the room, “It is not safe for you to remain here.” She warned once again. My heart ached with the weight of the oracle’s words as I grappled with the difficult decision. “But what am I supposed to do?” I implored, “Mike wants to stay with his father. How can I take him away from that?” “Mike may not understand now,” she replied gently, “But in time, he will come to see that it was for the best. Sometimes, we must make sacrifices to ensure our safety and well-being.” “How can I explain to him that I’m leaving his father and his entire pack to..to..to die?” The thought of leaving Alpha Jacob, of abandoning him and our pack to an uncertain fate, tore at my heart with a raw, agonizing ache. The oracle’s expression sof
After helping Mike with his bath, I wrapped him in a warm towel, showering him with kisses as I dried him off. “Time for bed, sweetheart,” I murmured, holding him close as I carried him to our bedroom. I didn’t want to share a different room from my son. Mike’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he nestled into my arms. “Can I have a story, Mumma?” A smile tugged at my lips as I nodded. “Of course, my darling,” I replied, my heart swelling with love for my son. “But first, let’s get you into your pajamas.” As I helped Mike into his favorite pajamas, I couldn’t help but marvel at how quickly he was growing with a pang of bittersweet nostalgia. After tucking Mike into bed, I sat beside him, pulling his favorite storybook from the shelf. “Once upon a time,” I began, my voice soft and soothing as I launched into the familiar tale. Mike’s eyes lit up with wonder as he listened intently, his imagination carrying him off to faraway lands filled with adventure and magic. With each turn o
I lay in bed, consumed by the weight of my emotions; I felt Jacob’s presence draw near, his warmth enveloping me in a comforting embrace. Soft, delicate kisses began to trail along my neck, sending shivers of pleasure cascading down my spine. A gentle moan escaped my lips as Alpha Jacob’s hands traced tender paths along my skin, his touch igniting a fire of desire within me. Each caress was like a soothing balm, easing the ache in my heart and filling me with a sense of belonging. I felt a wave of desire come over me as Jacob’s lips found mine in a passionate kiss, setting my heart ablaze with longing. His touch was electric, tingling every part of my body with ecstasy. His hands moved quickly and deftly in the heat of the moment, stripping off each piece of clothes, leaving me bare and exposed to his gaze. With each gentle touch, I found myself slipping into his embrace, overtaken by the pure, unadulterated warmth of my deep-seated affection for him. His lips moved against mine,
Alpha Jacob’s POV Standing outside Claire and Mike’s bedroom door, I couldn’t shake the conflicting emotions within me. My instincts begged me to step into the room, to be with the two most important people in my life, and to safeguard them, even if my home was secure. The urge to wrap them both in my arms, to shield them from any potential danger, tugged at my heartstrings. But beneath that longing lay a deep sense of dread, a fear of the danger they might face if they stayed with me. I paced back and forth outside the door, my mind racing with worry and uncertainty. Every fiber of my being screamed for me to stay away, to keep them safe by maintaining a distance. Yet, the pull of their presence was irresistible. With a heavy sigh, I hovered my hand over the handle, torn between my desire to be with them and my duty to protect them. I prayed every day that the moon goddess would remove her curse. Regret gnawed at my soul as I recalled the day I had listened to my parent and reje
I moved through the bustling pack's grounds, a smile playing on my lips as I exchanged greetings with various pack members who hailed me as their Luna. Despite the warm welcomes and sense of belonging that surrounded me, my thoughts of them, wondering where they might be. The longing to see them again lingered within me, even though I had seen them mere hours ago. I had made breakfast for the two hoping they would already come back but unfortunately, they haven’t. Mike must be hungry. I craved the familiar comfort of Mike’s laughter and the reassuring presence of Alpha Jacob by my side. My mind drifted back to the dream, replaying the vivid scenes of passion with Alpha Jacob. I shook my head, trying to shake off the images. There was no way I would allow him to have such control over me, to dominate my desires like that. But despite my efforts to push the thoughts away, I couldn’t ignore the rush pooling at my core. It was already affecting me, stirring up desires I didn’t want
Lost in thought, I found myself standing in the kitchen, my mind consumed by the events that had unfolded earlier in the day. The memory of Alpha Peter stepping in to stop Alpha Jacob from marking me lingered in my mind. Relief flooded through me as Alpha Jacob was stopped before he could mark me, but it was quickly overshadowed by concern for him. I couldn’t bear to see him hurt, and there was a longing inside me to help him, to ease whatever pain he was feeling. In an attempt to restrain him, Alpha Peter and a few other pack warriors hurried forward but Alpha Jacob’s strength was almost second to which was astonishing to see. I thought he was weak along with his pack. Alpha Jacob marking me stirred a complex mix of emotions within me. While part of me felt a primal urge to submit to him completely, another part of me struggled with the idea of surrendering myself so completely to his dominance. I shook my head, attempting to chase away the thoughts that were threatening to overw
I rushed to his side, my hands trembling as I reached out to him, desperate to offer whatever comfort I could. “Alpha Jacob,” I whispered, my voice barely above a calm tone and I knelt beside him, taking in the extent of his injuries with growing horror. Shock and horror shot through me as I witnessed the transformation happen right before my eyes as I stared into Alpha Jacob’s. His eyes turned a deep scarlet red, his teeth growing into sharp points, and his formerly normal look took on a ferocious aggression. I stumbled back in horror as Alpha Jacob strained against the silver cuffs, his muscles bulging with the effort as he fought to break free. Blood seeped from the cuts where the cuffs dug into his skin, leaving angry marks that served as a painful reminder of his captivity. “Claire, go,” Alpha Jacob growled, his voice low and menacing as he struggled against his restraints. “Don’t come back.” His words hit me like a dagger to the heart, the pain of his rejection cutting de
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