Serena's POVThe following morning, I awoke early to make breakfast for Darius after spending the night alone in the king-size bed.As he ate, Darius made calls to his captains, ensuring that everything was in order. I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease as I watched him, wondering what the day would bring.After breakfast, Darius said the first word to me since the previous night. “We are going to see my mother, the grand Luna of the Crimson Pack.”Darius took me to the grand Luna of the Crimson pack, his mother.We walked through the pack grounds, the members bowing their heads in respect as we passed. I felt a sense of apprehension as we made our way to her presence. Would they always treat me with this level of respect, or was it only because I was with Darius? But the answer was there, it would be just for a year.As we entered the grand Luna's chambers, Darius instructed me, "Talk when you are being talked to, Serena. Show respect at all times."I nodded, feeling a mix of n
Serena's POVAfter we arrived back at Darius' mansion, I couldn't shake off the chill that had settled in my bones.The respect that I was accorded as the Luna, as well as the icy reception from Darius' mother, had been a mixed homecoming for m,e, and it left me feeling unsettled and unsure of where I stood in this whole arrangement.Darius had been unstable. He shouted at me the previous night and this morning, he was so cold so much that he apologized. But his mother was such a terror, and she seemed more in control.I sat on the cushion and sipped from a cup that I had been offered by one of the maids. Again, I wanted to ask questions. Ask him why I was treated that way but all I had to do was wait. Maybe he would bring himself to explain the same way he did earlier.When Darius noticed my silence, he asked me what was wrong."What is wrong with you, Serena? You're so cold,” he said as he stood before me.I wasted no time. “I thought you were the only one who knew about the contrac
Serena's POVAs the first rays of sunlight filtered through the curtains, I stirred awake, cocooned in warmth. I blinked against the soft light, my eyes slowly adjusting to the sight of Darius sleeping beside me.There was something profoundly comforting about waking up next to him, wrapped in the gentle embrace of his arms. I felt safe and cherished as if the world outside our little bubble had melted away.Darius shifted slightly, his eyes fluttering open. A sleepy smile spread across his face when he saw me, and my heart flipped. I couldn’t help but smile back. “Good morning,” he murmured, his voice husky with sleep.“Good morning,” I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.He leaned in, brushing his lips against mine, a tender kiss that sent warmth radiating through my body. I savored the moment, feeling the connection between us deepen. “I enjoyed last night,” he said, his eyes sparkling with sincerity.My cheeks flushed, and I felt a smile bloom on my face. “Me too,” I admitte
Serena's POV“Hey, Sam, how are you?” Darius motioned towards Sam who stood to greet him too. The two locked hands in the way of the pack, and Sam bowed a bit as he regarded Darius, “Alpha.”Darius then took his seat in the living room and sighed.“What happened?” I asked and Darius huffed again.I could sense the tension in the air as soon as he walked into the living room. I knew him. His look and all. With the little time we've spent together, I could easily tell if he was all right or not."Darius, is everything all right?" I asked again, placing a hand on his shoulder.He turned to look at me, his eyes troubled. "My uncle, Alex, he's back," he whispered, his voice barely above a murmur.My heart plummeted at the mention of Alexz. I had heard stories about him from Darius before – how he was a ruthless man, always causing trouble for the family.He had also told me about how Alex sought to take over the pack from Darius, which was the reason I was contracted to mate with Darius.S
Serena POVI will never forget the day my whole life fell apart. The day I lost everything I had ever loved.It had been a beautiful evening, and I had just spent all day in my gallery, located at the center of our pack, blissfully sketching a portrait of my handsome, talented, and charming fiancé —Derek.It was supposed to be my two year anniversary gift to him. Last year’s anniversary was amazing, but this year’s anniversary was made even much better by the fact that my boyfriend — the same one who had vowed to never get married— had just asked me to marry him last night!Words couldn’t explain the amount of sheer joy in my heart. That’s why I decided to channel my emotions into painting this portrait, with the hopes that he would see it and realize that even though we weren’t fated mates, I loved him terribly, and he meant everything to me.No really, Derek literally meant the world to me, I had never loved anyone this much in my entire life, and considering how much my pack neglec
Serena POVOn my way to the hospital, my phone began to blare with a call from my stepmother and my body immediately tensed up with dread.Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate my stepmother, and I don’t think she hates me too, our relationship was quite cordial at best, but anytime she or anyone else in my family, went through the trouble of calling me, then you knew that there was a very very big problem.My family didn’t usually speak to me, infact, I was more of a casual acquaintance to them than someone they cared about. And it had been that way, ever since my mother died, and my father remarried.When he married Luna Louise, my stepmother, she came with her daughter Stephanie who was already my age. The minute my father saw Stephanie, he transferred all his time, energy, and fatherly love to her.He said since I was just a useless Omega, there was no point wasting time training me when it was my husband that would inherit the pack not me.I was immediately pushed to the background.
Serena POVI was finding it very hard to process what she had just told me. What did she mean by they had signed papers to marry me off to a disabled man who was still unconscious? This surely had to be a cruel trick or maybe I was going mad.“I don’t understand. What exactly are you saying? Why would you sign anything for me without telling me?!” I yelled.“Oh shut the hell up!” My stepmother— Louise snapped.“How do you think we can afford to even pay for your father’s medical bills? Did you think we had hidden money somewhere?” She taunted me. “No! Every single penny we have was taken by that wretched good for nothing man you brought into our lives!” She snapped back.“Don’t ever forget that this is all your fault.” Louise continued, “And all we are telling you to do now is to marry and have children for a harmless disabled man for the good of the family and you’re being selfish.”I couldn’t believe that this was even real. That I was even having such an absurd conversation with my
Serena POVI couldn't believe my eyes as I slowly approached the figure lying on the bed. The man was tall and muscular, resembling the person I had seen at the event. It couldn't be a coincidence. This had to be my husband.My hands trembled as I reached out to touch his cheek. I could feel the warmth of his skin, but there was no response.He lay there motionless, like a shell of the man I once knew. But I felt it was all wrong. How could he be out there at the event while the news held that he was in coma.I berated myself! That wasn't the bone of contention. How could this be happening? How could I spend my life with a vegetable?I could run out at the moment and cart away. But a lot was at stake - my father's life. Derek was the only tormentor at the moment, if I dare run after the hospital bills has been paid, we would be in debt forever.I considered the terms again, was I to sleep with him here at the hospital? Why is he not in his house? Why is he alone? And who in the world