Amara is cursed as a second chance mate to her alpha who blames her for getting his first mate killed. Alpha Matteo doesn't want a second chance mate as his first mate was in love with someone else and had to be with him. He's tired of being someone's second choice, but when he gets a second chance mate in the she wolf who is his daughters nanny and the one he pretends to blame for his first mate's death, well what is an Alpha to do? Lana, his daughter, loves Amara and will be thrileld to have her as her mom. The two have a special relationship. As Matteo wrestles with himself to do things better with his second chance mate, he also struggles with his grief. Amara isn't sure how to react to Matteo as she is attracted to him, but loving him is painful as she fears his hate for her will never allow him to love her back. Can the two work past all the challenges they face, can their painful love turn into true love, or are second chance mates really the curse everyone things they are?
View MoreThree months I’ve been rotting in this damn cell. Three months since the rogues attacked us. We were at a neighboring pack when it happened. Our Luna, Cheryl died trying to protect her daughter and I. Our Alpha, Matteo, blames me for his mate's death. He locked me up in the dungeons on our pack tertority. It wasn't my fault. I was protecting his daughter like Cheryl asked me too. The rogue was closer to her and that’s why she told me to protect her daughter.
I worked for the Alpha and Luna as a nanny for their pup, Lana. Lana is a sweet girl, she’s six and I hate that she lost her mother. I miss Lana. I’ve been with her since she was about two. Cheryl was overwhelmed as a mother and Luna so she hired me. I was nineteen and was thrilled to get the job of a lifetime. Working for the Alpha’s family is a huge deal. I got to know the Alpha and Luna, well mostly the Luna. Alpha Matteo isn’t known for his bubbly personality. He's harsh, strict, and pure alpha male. Honestly, he’s always scared me a bit and I always find myself nervous around him.
Cheryl was different. She was welcoming and nice, although I could tell she wasn’t truly happy. Rumors spread that Cheryl was in love with another wolf from her old pack. Matteo was her mate though. I’m not entirely sure what happened, but Cheryl ended up mated and marked by Matteo. They had Lana shortly after. I remember the day Matteo found his mate, everyone was so thrilled. Matteo was older and unmated, a bit rare for an alpha. He was in his late twenties at the time, now he’s in his early thirties and once again finds himself without a mate and only one heir. I’ve heard the guards talking that our pack hopes our Alpha finds his second chance mate.
Second chance mates do happen especially for alphas, but no one wants to be a second chance mate. Second chance mates are looked at with pity from others. No one can compare to your first mate, or so I’ve heard. Ending up as someone’s second chance mate is a gamble. Sometimes you get lucky and they didn’t mate or mark their first mate before they died, others didn't really love their first mate, but sometimes they did love their first mate and the second mate is stuck living in the shadow of the first mate. It’s a shitty hand to be given and most look at it as some type of curse, like you did something wrong for the moon goddess to give such a fate.
In some ways I hope Matteo finds his second chance mate so that maybe then he will take me out of this forsaken cell. I know he’s hurting and looking for someone to blame. I’m the one he’s blaming, the one he is punishing, and strangely I forgive him for it. I am more than sure Lana is fighting to see me and I know Matteo can’t handle her on his own. He’ll take me out of this cage just to appease his daughter because he might be heartless, but never when it comes to his daughter. That girl is his entire world and she is very much daddy’s little girl.
The doors open, I’m being kept in a private room with in a cage so that when I shift I can’t leave. I’m a caged animal and I hate it. Matteo walks in and I stop breathing. I haven't seen him since he tossed me in this cage. Even when I was being questioned and beat because Matteo was convinced I was somehow working with the rogues, but I wasn’t. Still he was never there doing those moments. I haven't seen him and he’s as handsome as I remember.
Alright, I shouldn't have been drooling over my alpha while he was mated, but he’s sexy and I never would have acted on my feelings or attraction to him. I was too loyal to Cheryl to ever think of betraying her in such a way. I was never blind to how Matteo would also look at me like he wanted me. In fact I always thought it strange that he looked at me with more lust and desire in his eyes than at his own mate. They definitely had a strange relationship and I think it was strand a lot because of Cheryl being in love with someone else. You could tell their relationship was about duty over love, yet they were close to one another. They had a special bond that was just theirs.
Matteo stalks over to my cage. I’m curled in the corner not wanting to be near him with the deadly look on his face. Matteo is tall, muscular, with black hair to his shoulders that is currently pulled back in a man bun. I chuckle to myself at the term. Good old humans with their terms. Too bad most of them are gone now due to a virus killing off most of them. Sickness doesn’t affect werewolves the same way so we have higher chances of survival. Matteo has a light beard which adds to his mountain man and bad boy look. He’s in dark wash jeans and a long sleeve black shirt. Three months I’ve been down here. That means summer is over and we are in fall now.
I slink back into the cage willing the bars to somehow melt open so I can get away from Matteo who is glaring at me as he unlocks the cage. In my fear something hits my senses. Matteo and both stare at each other as our wolves howl in our heads mate. No, please no. I think to myself. Matteo growls pissed off that I’m his second chance mate and right now I wish the ground would just swallow me whole. Anything to spare me from my fate.
I’m not sure what's worse, him rejecting me, killing me, or actually accepting me. Matteo steps into the cage and bends down in front of you. “I’m not sure if the moon goddess is cursing me or you with us being mates. Ironically, the she wolf that gets my first mate killed ends up being my second chance mate. I should have never came down here. Should have just let them kill you, but no I had to do it myself. I guess that was a mistake.”
“Please, Alpha.” I’m not sure what I’m begging him for exactly, but I’m begging.
“Death would have been better than what I’ll do with you now. Unfortunately, for both of us, the council of Alphas is on my ass about either taking a chosen mate or finding my second chance mate. I guess my previous reputation of waiting so long to find my first mate has them concerned. I don’t have a choice other than to mate and mark you. You will get them off my back, but don’t think for one second this is going to be better than being in this fucking cage. You will take care of Lana as she is asking for you. I was prepared to tell her you died, succumbed to your injuries from the attack, but now I’ll have to tell her your her new step mom. Wonder if she will like you then. She doesn't want me to take a new mate, no one can replace her mother, so we’ll see if she wants you now.” He snarls. Oh I’m screwed. I think I’d prefer the cage.
“Please, Alpha, don't be cruel. I didn’t make it so you were my mate, I know you hate me for what happened, but please. You’re my first mate which means I’m still a virgin, please I’m begging you.”
“I’ll do whatever I want with you how I please because you're mine, for better or worse you’re now mine, Amara. Guards!” I swallow hard. The guards enter. “Get the prisoner out of here and have some omegas bathe and groom her. Bring her to my room when she is done. I will have a few council members to meet so I can mark and mate you tonight.” The last part is directed to me.
Oh damn he’s going to do this tonight? I know alphas have to mate and mark their mates in front of at least two council members. It’s a little medieval in my opinion, but far be it from me to try and change our ancient laws. I’m not even caring about others watching us, I know it’s only once and from what I heard they don’t really watch it’s more or less they just have to be present. I don’t care about being naked either, werewolves embrace nudity, yes we wear clothes, but we don’t make a big deal over nudity. I won’t be focused on any of that. I’ll be focused on how rough and brutal Matteo is going to be with me. I’m a virgin. I am glad I decided to stay a virgin for my mate because he turned out to be an alpha and one that currently wishes I was dead. He said he was coming down here to kill me. What if he was, but me being his second chance mate spared me. Maybe death would have been better I think as the guards unlock my chains and forced me to stand.
Davina, Jasper, Lana, Matteo, our pups and I are at the camp ground enjoying much needed time away. It was a bit crazy when they returned home. There was much to be done and the alliance was happy that Creig was defeated. The alliance declared Matteo the Alpha King of all werewolves.We had his ceremony and induction as Alpha King. We spent months as a family prepping for our new pups. Matteo and I had twins. Boys named Henry and James. They are a handful, but we love them. Lana is happy to be a big sister.Lana is playing with her brothers by outside on the swings that Matteo built boys. He also built a big girl swing for Lana. We’ve been spending more time at the log cabin on the camp ground for the summer time to enjoy some much needed relaxation.Jasper and Davina have announced they are
I see Jasper’s wolf charge at Felix’s wolf as I hear a nasty growl come from Jasper. Jasper will take care of Felix. I leave my Beta and best friend to do the task he’s waited a long time to complete. Meanwhile I focus on getting to the entrance of the mines. I need to get to Lana. I don’t want Creig to try and slip past us with her. I have all my warriors on alert and they know to mind link me if they see her or Creig. Tearing through the rogues like they are nothing because to me they are nothing. I don’t know why they are rogues, but the fact that choose to fight for a monster like Creig means they most likely deserve to die. Besides, they aren’t my prioity, my daughter is. After what feels like forever, I finally make it to the entrance of the mines with several of my warriors. Most of the rogues are outside fighting, but that doesn’t me
Gene and our reinforcements show up just in the nic of time. My father was becoming aggressive with his attacks against us and was starting to gain ground. We’ve lost a few more warriors which is unfortunate. None of us like when we lose a warrior in battle. Matteo and I are the one that have to break the news to their families and it’s always heartbreaking.With our reinforcements we are now gaining control forcing my father to have to come out his hiding spot of giving orders. Now, he has to fight with his unorginzed bunch of rogues. I notice my father is avoiding coming to the area I’m fighting in. I know he knows I’m going to kill his ass. I won’t stop until he’s dead. It pains me to admit this, but I’ve waited for this for far too long.I’ve wanted to kill my father for a long time now. I’m
Davina and I sit outside trying to have some fresh air to soothe our nerves. Both of us are a wreck thinking of our mates at war, not to mention we both worry for Lana. Creig is sick and I can’t imagine what he might do to a pup. I hope Matteo gets her away from that monster sooner rather than later. There is no telling what he might do, and I can’t think about the worse thing that could happen. We haven’t heard any updates from anyone, but I doubt we will. They need to focus on the battle and getting Lana safe. As much as I want to mindlink Matteo to find out how things are going, I don’t want to distract him. I don’t know if his fighting or not and the last thing I want is distract him which would cause him to mess up. Sally and Matteo’s mom have been looking after Davina and I like mother hens, making sure we are eating and resting. Davina need
Jasper and I running in wolf form now. One of my men took over our car and is not driving it with the rest of our reinforcements. We should be there soon, and our back up should arrive about an hour behind us. My father will arrive with them.“Alpha, how close are you?” Klaus’s voice filters into my head.“Maybe twenty minutes and the others about about an hour, why?”“Felix is leading the rogues in an attack against us, apparently he’s the rogue Alpha’s new Beta.”“What? Can you hold it till we get there?”“Yes, but if he sends in more men, I can’t make any promises.”
Unfortantly, Creig didn’t move fast enough in get us out of here. Matteo’s men are surrounding us which means Matteo is on his way if not already here. I’m sure Jasper is with him. Matteo has tons of warriors and other Alpha’s in his corner who will more than willingly provide extra warriors.This is a diaster. I thought Creig would be able to counter Matteo, to replace him, but the man is not as wise as he appears. Creig has been to busy trying to get Lana to call him daddy instead of doing his job.Lana keeps asking for Amara and Matteo. She has no idea the gravity of the situation. I wish she would just fucking coperate instead of being a stupid pup. If she has just said with the idiot wanted we would have been out of here hours ago and Matteo’s warriors wouldn’t be surrounding us.
Anger flares in my veins as we head toward our destnation. My father is public enemy number one, next to Creig that is. I can’t believe he would go as far as to kidnap a pup. I knew my father was scum, but I never imagined he would sink so low. I should have figured he would. After all, the man cheat on his mate like it’s a sport. I swear he does it on purpose, or maybe it’s compulsion he can’t control. I’ve tried to figure out why he does it, I’ve even asked him, but he never explains. Instead, he acts like he’s the victim. My mom and I are the victims. I don’t think he knows the drama we have had deal with because of him. The rumors, the whispers, the way pack members look at us with pity because they know what he doing. I’ve spent years doing damage control for our family, so that we would stay in good standing with the pack.
Twenty four hours have passed and I still don’t know where my daughter is. I’m going insane. I have patrols everywhere searching. I’m hoping for someone to find them soon. I want my daughter back. I can’t imagine how scared she must be.Amara is a hot mess. When she isn’t sleeping she’s in tears with fear. I’m trying to keep her calm for the sake of the pup, but even my nerves are frying at the edges. Jasper is on a murder path. Davina is anxiety ridden, blaming herself for this mess. Sally and my parents are trying to keep the four of us from completely losing our minds.The pack doc has been giving Davina meds for anxiety, and giving Amara what he can. Amara is limited because she is pregnant.I’m between anger and wanted to break down and cry
Finding Crieg was surprisingly easy. It was the second hide out that Davina has listed. Of course his rogues were all over us the moment Lana and I arrived. I’ve parked my car far enough away, so that no one will find it and if they do they won’t be able to find the hiding spot right away. Right now, a group of rogues are taking us to their leader. Crieg, the bad guy in everyone’s story, just like me. I never wanted to think myself as the villain, but everyone loves to paint as one, so why not wear the colors that everyone has painted me as. They want me to be a villain, I’ll be a vilian. Crieg is hiding out in old mines about five hours from Matteo’s pack. I can’t believe Matteo wasn’t able to find Crieg. So much for the almighty Alpha Matteo being the super Alpha can’t seem to find his enemy. Let’s see him find his precious daughter.
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