[Edward's P.O.V.]The next day.I woke up next to Rose, my mate. She was still sound asleep as her long and curly eyelashes quivered with each small breath she took.I got up carefully so as not to wake her. Then I went to my study, pulled out the drawer, and took out the box.I wasn't supposed to take it out next to my mate, but Rose's words last night surprised me. I thought she didn't care about my past, but I could tell when she mentioned Emily that there was a hint of jealousy, especially when she asked me if she was just a slave I'd saved, not a lover.I'd never really favored any of the one-night stands I had. And if anyone could stop my feelings for Rose, it was the owner of the box.Although I was a firm believer in the whole concept of a mate, and I should love Rose deeply, I was overwhelmed by the growing sense of attachment to the owner of the hairpin. Yet I didn't know what the problem was.I opened the box and found the pink hairpin inside. It was very small and had trac
[Edward's P.O.V.]Somewhere in my memories...The first and only time I saw Rory was eight years ago when I followed my parents to visit their friend, Southern Wilderness Pack's Alpha Austin. I learned from my mother that Austin's wife, Luna Nancy had suddenly disappeared not long ago, but Austin never told anyone why.Austin received us at Southern Wilderness Pack's packhouse. He appeared to me as a burly and talkative Alpha, but the sudden change had made his hair turn gray overnight and he looked very old.At that time, I was not an Alpha of Sunset Pack. So while my parents were talking to Austin, I decided to walk up the stairs of the packhouse and stroll around. I should have stayed with them, but something was driving me towards something else.As I strolled around, I saw that the door to one of the rooms was ajar. I pushed the door open and saw a little girl inside.It was early autumn, but she was wearing a thick scarf and mask, revealing only her eyes.I usually found childre
[Rose's P.O.V.]Edward tried his best to tell the story as briefly as possible. But when he started talking about how he met that little girl, I started crying uncontrollably."Rose, I didn't know that this story would hurt you so much, but please understand. Everything that happened is already in the past."But his words only made me cry even harder."That little girl gave you a nickname, right? Popeye?""How did you know?"I saw Edward's expression change from panic to confusion, and then to great shock."And the password is Hakuna Matata.""Oh my God, how is this possible...""Because I am that little girl.""What?! You're Rory? The daughter of Alpha Austin and Luna Nancy?!"I looked at Edward and my tears couldn't stop flowing. I was astounded. My Popeye was standing in front of me. Time seemed to have returned to that afternoon eight years ago, to the time that handsome youth accompanied me through a rare and wonderful memory."Edward, when I met you in New Moon Pack, I had a fee
[Edward's P.O.V.]I held Rose's hand and brought her to my office. I wanted to know more before I told everyone.I locked the door and sat on the sofa in my office. I placed Rose on my lap. She was so petite and looked very shy about it."Rose, Babe, can you tell me more about your childhood? For example, was there anything unusual about it?""Let me think... I don't think so... Oh, there was this one thing.""What is it?""When I was about nine years old, my parents took me to the mountains of the pack for a picnic, but I accidentally fell down from the cliff.""What?!""The thing is, I fell from the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain, but I was unharmed. My parents were so scared.""Even if I fell on grass, I would have been badly hurt. But how did you get away unscathed?""I don't know. All I remember is that I didn't get hurt. And since then, my parents had been keeping a tighter watch on me.""It's a little strange. I guess it might have something to do with what you
[Rose's P.O.V.]When the members of the pack found out who I was, they hugged me. Edward's mother, Taylor, even cried. After that, Edward and I enjoyed Madam Daisy's delicious food. Once we were done eating, Edward took my hand and brought me for a walk near the castle. We sat under a big tree and watched the swans in the lake from a distance. He kissed me several times during that time, and his kisses made me feel relaxed and happy.When night fell, I felt a little sleepy. Since I didn't have to be a slave anymore and didn't have to face a lot of dirty clothes or dishes to deal with at night, it felt as if I was feeling the accumulated sleep that I had lost over the past eight years had crept up on me."Babe, are you sleepy already? There's just one more place I want to take you to.""Where?""Well, if you can stay awake by then, you'll find out. I promise it'll make you happy."Curious, I followed Edward to the castle garage. He started the car, I sat in the passenger seat, and Edwa
[Edward's P.O.V.]To be honest, the transformed Rose, or more accurately, Charlotte, really surprised me.I had never seen a wolf like this. She looked so beautiful, so sacred, so striking, that I couldn't help but want to kneel at her feet. This might have been why Luna Nancy told her daughter to hide her wolf.My wolf Champion flirted with Charlotte on the meadow. After all these years, he finally had a lover, a beautiful female wolf.We let Charlotte and Champion alone for a few hours. Once they got tired of playing, we turned back into human form."Damn it! Edward, why didn't you tell me I would be naked when I turn back into human form?"Rose transformed before I did, and when I transformed back into my human form, I heard her heartfelt and panicked complaints. I turned and saw that the clothes on her body had been ripped into shreds because of the transformation."Babe, I forgot, I'm sorry. But I have some T-shirts and pants in my car you can make do with."I saw Rose quickly hi
[Emily's P.O.V.]When I heard that Edward had brought his mate back, I felt like I was going to explode.How could I have been so stupid to let that woman walk through the door and past me just like that?I had fought off many women who came after Edward. Why would this woman be any different? Who cared about mates? One look at her innocent little face and anyone could tell that she was a sl*t. I was the future Luna of Sunset Pack - my father was a meritorious member of the group after all. This woman would regret the day she met me.I made a phone call and the information I received almost made my teeth fall out of my mouth. I had no idea that my opponent would be so vulnerable. I couldn't wait to see her fall.[Rose's P.O.V.]Since that night, I've spent most of the last two days in my bedroom, except for going downstairs for dinner. Edward and I talked and kissed as if we regretted being away from each other for the past eight years.In addition, Edward, my Popeye gave me orgasms o
[Jane's P.O.V.]When I saw the only clothes that Rose had, I was shocked. How could she only have a few washed-out T-shirts and jeans? They didn't match her appearance at all. I mean, if only her face was visible, anyone would think that she was some spoiled rich girl.I had to take Rose to my room to pick out a dress that would fit her. As we walked into the closet, I noticed how stunned Rose looked. My poor Luna, I should take her shopping later.I took out a few clothes that I thought would fit Rose. When she came out of the bathroom after putting them on, I was shocked and did not hesitate to tell her how jealous I was. How could this woman, with such slender limbs, have breasts that were at least D cup in size?"Well, Jane, these 'assets' had usually been more of a bane than a boon to my existence, especially when I was in New Moon Pack."My words reminded Rose of her previous life with New Moon Pack. To me, she was like a beautiful Barbie doll, so I could only imagine how the me
[Rose's P.O.V.]Thankfully, Jane finally agreed to go home. I thought the clothes and shoes looked great, but we were spending money like water. I just hoped that Edward would still treat me kindly when he found out.On our way back, Jane suggested that we refreshed ourselves somewhere. Dylan eventually kindly bought me some strawberry ice cream and got a cup of coffee for Jane. We thanked him and I took a sip of Jane's coffee but it tasted as bitter as my previous life.As we drove back to the pack, I finally felt more relaxed. The scenery was so beautiful that I felt like I was living in a fairytale. I suddenly remembered something."Jane, do you feel like there were some moments today when someone was staring at us?""Huh? Like when?""When we were shopping.""That's normal, Luna. It's most likely the shop assistants watching us.""It didn't feel like it. I could feel his gaze, but I didn't know where he was.""Oh Luna, I don't know what you're talking about but it's making my hair
[Jane's P.O.V.]"Jane, this is my credit card. Take Rose shopping."I was having breakfast in the restaurant when I met Alpha and Luna and the former gave me his credit card. This was bound to be a happy day. No female would say no to an all-paid-for shopping spree! And with a sister too. By then, I had already forgotten about Luna exposing my oral sex in public."Edward, aren't you coming?""Sorry, Babe. I have something important to do at work. Dylan will escort you."Luna pouted but I quickly grabbed her arm and dragged her away from the scene.I brought Luna to the front of the castle where a car was already waiting for us there. A big guy got out of the driver's seat and walked around to open the door for us. It was Dylan. He was wearing a pair of sunglasses to match his black uniform. His bulkiness made him look like a wall."Luna Rose, Gamma Jane, it's my honor to escort you.""Dylan, aren't you going to be hot in such a thick outfit?" Our Luna was always a curious baby."Luna,
[Patrick's P.O.V.]Luna shocked me again. I have heard some legends about the Werewolves of Chaos - they are powerful and terrifying beings - but never would I have thought they were real and had abilities that were so powerful.Fortunately, Werewolves of Chaos were very rare. Otherwise, our world would be in chaos. Although I believed Luna would never use her abilities to do bad things, I could only imagine what kinds of destruction they would bring if they fell into the wrong hands.After coming out of Alpha's office, I reported to him that I was going to find Diana after going home first.As soon as I stepped into my house, I heard an argument unfolding. Needless to say, it was between my little brother, Noah, and his lover from the Elven race.I did not mean to eavesdrop, but I heard the elf named Eve yell that my brother was becoming colder to her. My brother responded that she was a liar and I agreed with him. She had tricked him into sleeping with her, then got pregnant, and no
[Rose's P.O.V.]Soon after I gave my first time to Edward, we continued and Edward took me to heaven again and again until I finally had to stop because my legs had gone weak and our stomachs had started growling.Each time we ended a round, Edward would wrap me in his strong arms and look at me as if I were a piece of treasure. And I just knew that he loved me with all his heart, just as I loved him.My first time was with this man, the handsome boy I had met once when I was ten. He was the man I was meant to be with, and I had gone through so much to be with him. I willingly let him pleasure me again and again.My willingness also came with a hidden intention - I wanted to see if I would be able to activate any other abilities after mating with Edward. But this thought only took up a tiny part of my mind. I was willing to give my body, my mind, and my soul to him even without such intentions.We finally got out of bed, only to shower together. We rubbed body wash on each other which
[Edward's P.O.V.]I woke up in the middle of the night and saw my mate curled up next to me in the moonlight. She was getting a little cuddly.Although she was asleep, I saw a slight frown on her face. I couldn't tell if she was dreaming about something bad. After all, the amount of information that was revealed between the two of us yesterday was too much.When Rose and I found out that she had activated her ability, I was worried. Being able to know what other people were thinking was a scary ability to have, to say the least. Rose was also very upset because she was still not used to it. The amount of information she 'overheard' during the second half of the ceremony almost made her little brain explode.I had held her in my arms before we went to bed last night. I wasn't even in the mood to think about whether she could have sex with me anymore. She had seemed a little upset and helpless. So I patiently comforted her and told her to try to get used to having the ability, and if po
[Edward's P.O.V.]I saw Rose looking at me in surprise, but I didn't know what had happened.'Why is she looking at me like that? I only hoped that the ceremony would end soon. I can't wait any longer.'"Edward, what did you just say? You can't wait to have sex with me?" asked Rose to me when the guards started to gather around us."I didn't say anything just now!"I was very confused. I wanted to ask Rose what had happened because I seemed to have felt an extraordinary hot air burst out from her center. However, the other werewolves didn't seem to feel anything unusual. Perhaps I was thinking too much. Was it just a gust of hot wind just now?We didn't have time to communicate because the ceremony was still going on. The guards quickly surrounded and set up cover for us. We took off our clothes and turned into our wolves, Champion and Charlotte. I was once again reminded of Charlotte's beauty and uniqueness.When Champion and Charlotte reappeared in front of the crowd, the pack membe
[Edward's P.O.V.]When I was done with some temporary matters, I found my way back to Rose at the dinner party. She and Jane were standing in front of a round table and I quickly realized that it was Emily's table where she sat with a few of her best friends, and Emily's expression looked terrible right now."Rose, what happened?" I just wanted to make sure that my mate didn't suffer any losses thanks to Emily."Nothing much. I was just chatting with these ladies. They were looking forward to my ceremony."I kissed Rose in front of Emily. Her previous behavior had annoyed me, and I had yet to find a suitable reason to punish or expel her. After all, her father had coincidentally saved my grandfather's life in the past and the former had been given the privilege of clan merit. But that didn't mean that I wouldn't do anything bad to her, especially if she mistreated my Rose.By the end of the dinner, the area in front of the platform outside the castle was already packed with members of
[Rose's P.O.V.]I followed Edward down the stairs to the castle hall for the dinner before the ceremony. Eating during events such as these usually happened in the dining hall. But there were too many people and the dining hall didn't seem to have enough space to fit them all. So Alpha Leon relocated the dining area to the castle hall. It was also the first time I saw so many werewolves in the castle. When they saw us arrive, they stood up and showed their respect.Edward and I had a simple meal before he brought me to each table to do our round of greetings. I saw Lily come back from school to attend my Luna ceremony, but otherwise, most of the people here were unfamiliar faces. The only thing I knew about them was that they were the representatives of every werewolf family in the pack. There were men and women as well as the old and young. I simply kept smiling at them as a sign of friendliness while I greeted them.As we were nearing the end of our round of greetings, Edward was su
[Rose's P.O.V.]In the past two days, everyone had been preparing for my Luna ceremony. Edward said that according to tradition, this would be much grander than the welcoming ceremony. The castle would invite the family representatives of all the members of the pack to have dinner together before they witnessed my coronation together.When Edward and I went to the dining hall for breakfast in the morning, we bumped into Patrick who had just returned from somewhere. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was all smiles."Patrick, seems like you just came back from somewhere.""Yes, Luna. I was with Diana the whole of last night.""You're amazing, Patrick. What trick did you use?""Luna, I'm very sad that you actually think that I'm a person who takes advantage of others. I just hugged her to sleep. Although we kissed, we didn't do anything else.""Oh my God, is this still you, Pat?" Jane joined us. Her eyes were as wide as brass bells as if she didn't believe Patrick's words at