Beta Duncan was the one who knocked on the door. He worried about not having his Alpha and Luna in the pack house this morning.
Alpha Black was notorious for never showing up or responding to invitations. However, Duncan suspected that the Mad One would want to appear at breakfast for one simple reason: to show off his Luna at his side. * * * Bianca had had to put back the denim pants she'd worn earlier. She had then passed a simple white t-shirt which she had supplemented by a long black cardigan that arrived to her knees. _ Mate looked so much better in our shirt," Mr. Wolf grumbled. Bianca had pulled her hair up into a french bun with the pins from the night before. However, she felt her hair fall to the small of her back as she reached for her shoes. She turned quickly. She raised both hands to hold her hair back and glanced at the floor to look for the pins that had escaped. BiancaBlack had felt Bianca move to almost hiding behind him. They had finally entered the enormous dining room of the Moon Crescent pack. Bianca seemed to tense up as she discovered how many people were there. Black had heard her mutter, "Why are there so many people? We're late...there should be fewer people." Bianca grabbed the bottom of Black's long-sleeved shirt with her fingertips, seeking reassurance, as she was unintentionally arousing the curiosity of those around. Besides, she was the reason why all these people were still here. Some had bet that the Mad One would not come to the common dining room, that he would stay true to his reputation of never mixing with others at festive events. Others bet he would come for his Luna, who would undoubtedly want to get to know the other wolves. No one suspected that Bianca would have preferred to stay in the little cottage and that she had come out only to please him. The other people looked at each
Bianca had just taken the last bite of her plate. She was relieved to have finally finished eating and hoped to be able to leave the place soon. Since she had taken the last sip of her cup of coffee, her thoughts had been on Rosy. It was Sunday, and she had hoped to spend the day with her. However, she suspected that this might be a problem for Magnus, and she hadn't had time to talk to him about it yet. She also didn't know what reaction she would get when telling him she wanted Rosy back. In front of them, the Alphas were talking in a deceptively civilized and courteous manner. Some of them had sought validation of their words from Black, but he had merely nodded in response. The implied threats and the clenching of jaws had not escaped the young woman. What seized her the most was how all the people present behaved towards Magnus. They all seemed to admire and fear him at the same time. Scarlett had tried to talk with
Black gritted his teeth. In his mind, he could see Mister Wolf, a pair of black glasses on his nose, lit by a spotlight. The animal seemed to be wagging its eyebrows defiantly, and it had its tongue hanging out to the side and was giving him a devastating goofy smile. _Excuse me, kiddo. Mate wants to talk to me. It would be best if you got out of here. "No way am I giving you the reins." Mr. Wolf shook his head vigorously, causing his glasses to fly off. _But you have no right! It's against the rules! Mate wants to see me, ME! HER MISTER WOLF! Bianca gasped slightly as she heard growls leave Black's throat. At the apologetic look on the Alpha's face, she responded with a big smile. "Oh, la la! Are you two talking to each other?" Black let out a deep sigh before nodding. "Yes. But, trust me, it's a terrible idea to let him take control, Love." Bianca cocked her head to the side. "Why?" _ Do tell us, Black! WH
Alpha Asher rested his head against the back of his leather office chair. His eyes, covered by an opaque veil, were raised to the ceiling. The ash-blond-haired Alpha had immediately connected with his entire pack after receiving a message from his Luna. The information he was rushing to convey was simple: the Mad One was going to give control to his wolf for an indefinite time. The pack was forbidden to set foot within the cottage perimeter allocated to them. Avery, his Beta, had rushed out of the office to warn the other packs that had come especially to celebrate Luna Scarlett. As soon as he had finished informing the other Betas, he hurried back to his Alpha. Avery had found Asher, elbows resting against his desk and forehead pressed against his interlocking fingers in front of him. "Is everything okay, Alpha?" the Beta asked. "Yes, I just hope Scarlett will be back long before Alpha Black leav
(Bianca) OH. LA. LA. Okay. I think my request was a big mistake. Magnus's green eyes had just now turned bright red. I can't help but bite the inside of my cheek to keep from laughing at the thought of my Mate's wolf having acute conjunctivitis. Strangely enough, I'm not afraid. But, I can't deny that the wolf's presence is far more imposing than the human's. I mean, Magnus is already frankly imposing and dominating, but here, we are entirely on something else with the animal. I remain sitting, kneeling on the sofa while holding my breath. It's completely crazy the effect my Mate has on me. On the other hand, I thought I would be more in control if Magnus let his wolf take the lead. However, that was a mistake. A terrible mistake. I understand their stories about soul mates completing each other a little better. I feel as connected to the man as I do to the animal, and I find that downright incredible.
Luna Scarlett and Alpha Asher were still sitting in the Alpha's office. They had gradually regained some semblance of calm and were now giving each other worried looks. "I hope everything goes well for Bianca," Scarlett said. Asher nodded and sighed deeply. "Normally, everything should go well for her... she's his soul mate. There's no reason for an accident to happen, although I really wonder how a mere human manages to be around that monstrous energy." Scarlett nervously ran her hand through her flaming red hair. "That's right. And, we're talking about Alpha Black's wolf! The all-powerful Maska! The wolf who fell into destructive madness because his soul mate still hadn't appeared!" Asher nodded again. "Let's just hope he doesn't hurt her." Scarlett frowned and put her arms around the back of her soulmate's neck." I'm really worried about her. That wolf has been alone for so many years, and I'm afraid he'll be cruel to her. And, if that wer
Bianca waited a few minutes before hearing three knocks on the bedroom door. "It is me, Love," Magnus articulated, his voice less guttural than Maska's. The young woman slowly opened the door and merely raised an eyebrow at the Alpha. Magnus opened his arms to embrace her, but she raised a hand to stop him. "Let's be clear here, Magnus. Maska has upset me. And, while I conceive the idea that you two are totally different people, there is no way I'm letting you hug me while I'm knowingly ignoring Mister Wolf," she said thoughtfully. The sparkle that usually shone in Bianca's eyes was completely gone. "I completely understand that you are not responsible for what happened between him and me, but I don't intend to treat this body any differently depending on the host that occupies it." In his mind's eye, Magnus could see his wolf lying down, his eyes hidden beneath his paws. His ears had suddenly perked up as he heard t
Bianca had finally managed to talk to Luna Scarlett. She had to argue for about fifteen minutes before Black finally agreed to leave her alone with the Luna of the Crescent Moon pack. It was only after the intervention of Alpha Asher that Black was more or less obliged to leave her. After receiving a telepathic message from his Luna, the Alpha with the ash-blond hair had pretexted a last-minute meeting. In reality, Black would never have made an effort to attend. However, because Bianca's eyes sparkled with admiration, he had to go. His Luna had been amazed to hear that all the Alphas would be together and that they were dying to talk to him. * * * Black couldn't take it anymore. It was only a few minutes since he had been separated from his Luna, and he now had only one desire: to get up and join her immediately. He listened distractedly to the stories the other Alphas present told him without paying the slightest atte
"Magnus," a voice from another time called softly.Black suddenly opened his eyes and looked around, searching in panic for Bianca.They had returned from the Crossroad Café. And, he had spent the rest of the day making sure that his Luna no longer carried the scent of the other Alphas males who had been in the Café. Once tranquilized and fully satisfied, he fell asleep by keeping the body of Bianca firmly against him."Magnus," the voice called again.He leaped to his feet, growling and threatening the mystical voice that echoed around him. He was surprised when he realized he was in the clearing where his pack gathered on full moon nights. His eyebrows furrowed as he saw the Moon Star so close to the Earth. Time seemed to stand still, and the air was filled with magic.Magnus looked down at his open palms and was surprised to find Wind Tribe patterns on his skin. It was as if an artist had drawn the ancient symbols with silver ink."Magnus," the voice articulated again, this time sou
It was at this moment that the doors of the Crossroad Café opened to let the other Alphas in. The men were impressively large and radiated a strength typical of Alphas. They all bowed slightly to the Mad One and looked disgusted when they saw Augustine. "We demand to see the hybrid, and we demand punishment for the parents who dared to give birth to him," one of them said firmly. Bianca immediately turned her head toward the new group of wolves, her eyes like silver orbs. She raised her finger to them, showing them her wolf's fangs: "Sit down and be quiet, you morons." Magnus smirked. Bianca had just called them "morons," and now he knew the deep contempt she felt for all of them. They all stood up straight. They started walking like disjointed puppets and took their places on a chair around the big table. The Alphas looked at each other in terror, realizing their wolves would not allow them to disobey the order
Bianca gave him a beaming smile and snickered. "What do you think, Ari?" "Who's Elle?" snarled Magnus, displeased to the core that the cub would dare call his Luna so familiarly and worse: they had acquaintances in common that he had no idea about. Off to the side, Augustine straightened up and shot an accusing look at Alo. "Old man, leader of the Wind Tribe, what does this mean?" Old Al raised his hands as a sign of peace, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "That's the primary function of the Crossroad Café, to provide a refuge to rest." Harry jumped on his legs, stumbling and losing his balance as he tried to walk to the stairs. However, when he reached Bianca's level, she grabbed him by the shoulder and pulled him back, preventing him from moving forward. "Hell no, dumb Ari!" she declared curtly. Everyone present was surprised to see the anger on Bianca's face. She was furious with him and p
Harry found himself on all fours on the ground, crushed by a monstrous force that forced him to submit. He tried to raise his head, but it was as if an invisible, monstrous hand was pressing against his neck. He barely managed to raise his eyes and met the incandescent gaze of the Mad One. In his mind, he could hear the heartbreaking cries of his wolf. The animal part of him bowed to the ground before a colossal black presence. Bianca started to take a step toward the Red Moon Alpha, but Black lifted her with one arm to rest her against his hip. With each additional step Magnus took, Harry felt more and more crushed to the ground. His breathing became labored, and he felt like his lungs and heart were being squeezed by an invisible force. Alpha Black looked down at him, his usual cold, the impassive expression on his face. However, no one could ignore the dull rage emanating from him. He placed a kiss against the temple of his Lu
As everyone waited for the bacon to cook, the door to the Café opened to reveal Connor, the Red Moon Beta. He bowed respectfully to Alpha Black but couldn't help but grimace in disgust when he saw the Vampire. Black, as usual, ignored him completely. His attention was focused on the upper floor of the café. He didn't understand what was happening but could feel Bianca's euphoria through their soulmate bond. Maska was trying to communicate with Mitexi. However, the she-wolf and the human had created high barriers around their minds. "Many moons since I've seen you, Alpha Harry," Old Al' greeted warmly, recognizing the imposing redhead who had just entered. The Alpha moved closer to them and watched wordlessly as the men gathered around the little girl. He'd been living in seclusion for many moons, and being around many people today made him and his wolf extremely uncomfortable. He'd surprised Connor this morning by telling him he'd be coming to the meeting
Bianca watched nervously outside as Magnus drove their car toward the Crossroad Café. _I'm with you, Bianca. You have nothing to worry about," Mitexi tried to reassure her. _Mate isn't feeling well," Maska grumbled to Magnus. The Alpha took his Luna's hand and intertwined their fingers. "Is it the prospect of meeting the other pack leaders that scares you, Love?" he asked his Luna. Bianca nodded and nervously scratched her thumbnail with the ring and middle fingers of the same hand. "You can talk to me, Love. There's no harm in expressing your fears out loud. It is our honor, Maska and I, to be here to listen to you and reassure you," he continued. "I won't say that you have nothing to fear, but know that I will be by your side throughout the meeting. As much as it disgusts me to have to tell you, the leech... I mean, Augustine will be there too." Bianca smiled slightly and leaned to the side so she could hug th
Luna saw the Alpha's eyes turn their incandescent color. Mitexi, now entirely in control of the human body, straightened up and slid to the ground. Maska grabbed her by the hips, "What are you doing, Mate?" The silver-eyed she-wolf gave him a defiant smile and pushed him backward. "Sit down. Don't move," she ordered him. Bianca had squealed with excitement and was covering her eyes as she hopped up and down on her legs. "Oh yeah! Show him who's boss, Mitexi!" Maska took on a puppy dog look, his bottom lip trembling slightly. "Mate didn't like it when I licked her. Mate is not satisfied." Mitexi laughed, nodding her head no. Then she let her hands slide from his shoulders, down his torso, belly, and thighs, to find herself kneeling in front of him. She began to purr as she helped him undo his pants and pulled out the impressive erection right in front of her face. Maska wide
Black began to kiss Bianca's lips gently. He placed small kisses, pressing more insistently at times and pulling his head back as soon as she sought to deepen the kiss he gave her. Bianca wrinkled her nose and tilted her head to the side. "If you're done, I'm going back to Jane. I couldn't finish my conversation with her the other day." Black merely looked at her, his face perfectly inexpressive. Then he lifted Bianca to come and lay her down against the desk. The young woman suggestively raised her eyebrows and swallowed a small cry when the Alpha spread her legs to come and place himself between them. Black began to stroke the young woman's neck with the bridge of his nose. He began to growl, his voice mixed with Maska's: "Why is my Luna wearing pants today? Mate knows she has to wear a dress in the pack house. Mate must easily remain accessible to us." Bianca gave him a beaming smile and shook her hand
"What does this mean, Duncan?" asked Black, throwing a stack of papers in his Beta's face. Duncan had remained perfectly impassive, too used to his Alpha's mood swings. His only regret today was that he hadn't asked his Luna to join them in the office. "Exactly what the papers say, Alpha Black. The packs are asking to see the hybrid Rosy," the Beta replied calmly, bowing his head. Duncan swallowed hard. His Alpha's lethal energy was growing at a phenomenal rate, and he felt his organs being completely crushed. "Why?" the Alpha grunted as he backed up against his leather chair. "Why what, Alpha?" said Duncan. "Why do they want to meet her? What's in it for them? What need do they have to see a girl's face? Are they challenging me, Duncan? Can't you see how many possibilities lie beneath these seemingly candid requests?" The Alpha's eyes flickered red, showing the wolf's surface presence. _We have given an