Jayden’s POVI looked Jovita in the eyes, and I could tell she was waiting for me to speak. The words hurt so deeply but I had to say them.Yes, she was my mate, but it wasn't in my place to restrict her from doing things she wanted, just because I was insecure.Uriel was once her best friend after all, and she deserved a chance to hear him out.I could see she had prepared a long speech for me to explain the reason she wanted to give him a chance, but I didn't need that, since I already read her memories. Yeah, perks of being a great Alpha.Though she was my mate, I wasn't her Alpha, at least not yet, so she still had every right to do the things she wanted.As much as I didn't want her hanging out with any guy but me, I wanted her to feel comfortable around me when it came to sharing problems and all, and I kinda maybe cared for her too much to see her hurt over Uriel.“Jayden?” She prompted, batting her long eyelashes. I loved it as hell when she did that.“I'm sorry about what I s
Jovita's POV I blinked rapidly as the morning sun hit my eyes. I felt a weight on me and turned to see Jayden’s full hair sprawled on my chest. His face looked more peaceful and younger when he was asleep. I stayed staring at his extremely handsome face, my hands moving slowly to carcass his hair. When my fingers entwined his hair, his eyes flickered open. He blinked rapidly trying to remember where he was. The action itself sent my heart fluttering. He lifted himself off me, placing a kiss on my forehead. “I shouldn't go, your parents would be awake anytime from now”. I nodded, I knew he would have to leave eventually, but it made me sad. “I hope you had a good night's rest?” I asked, managing a smile. He didn't seem to notice my changed mood which hurt a little. “My night was surprisingly peaceful, compared to the state I had been in before I came here, maybe I should come more often”, he said, winking at me as he grabbed his black pants from where I had hung them, putting t
Jayden's POVI sat at the sturdy bench, ready to lift some weights. Eric stood by my side, lifting a set of dumbbells. The atmosphere was a bit freer today since it was the weekend, and not many people patronized gyms in Foxtown.The gym was well-equipped with various machines and equipment. There were rows of treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals lining one side of the room. On the other side, racks of weights and benches were neatly stacked.Phil stood behind me to help me with the lift, joking about how easily Eric was lifting the 100kg dumbbell.I couldn't help laughing along with him. The brothers and I had grown quite close, except for Seth, who avoided any conversations except when necessary, but he was nice and I didn't care that much.Phil was talking about the party last night, but I was barely listening. My mind was on Jovita.There was something about her that seemed to calm me down. Last night, I had expected it, I had waited for the nightmares that always came, but when I o
Jovita's POVI glanced from my besties to Uriel. For some reason, I was feeling quite eerie around him, and I could tell something about him was different. My besties nodded in encouragement.“Lunch is okay”, I said, managing a smile.I wasn't sure about this decision. My guts were screaming a loud no, and my inner voice was reminding me of Jayden and I’s agreement. I was to meet with Uriel only under his watch.I struggled off the voice. As much as I didn't want another fight to occur between us, I didn't like the idea of him telling me what to do. I was a full-grown adult with a mind of my own.I watched my besties as they got into Maddie's car, promising to come to pick me up in two hours. For a moment I felt the urge to run after them, but I ignored the urge, turning to smile politely at Uriel.“Shall we?” He asked, leading me to the food section of the mall.“Nice meeting you again, Uriel, I'm quite sorry about how the last meeting ended”. My voice was shaky, betraying me.“It's
Jovita's POVI took in a gulp, stepping back. Was I about to die? I had asked that question so often in such a short time.In a blink of an eye, the vampire was on me, his eyes turning a strange shade of red.“Your blood makes me so thirsty”.Right now, I am desperate for the powers Jayden and the woman who claimed to be my mother had spoken about. I willed it manifest so I could save myself but nothing happened.I flickered my eyes close anticipating the pain, and hoping it would be quick. I had heard many stories about cold ones and their victims and how the tortured their victims before killing them. A tear slipped down my cheek but I quickly wiped it away. I should at least not die looking piteous.The intruder locked his gaze with mine, his eyes bloodshot red. I braced myself for the pain of waiting, but I felt nothing.When I opened my eyes, I saw a shocked expression on the intruder's face. I looked around but I could see no one but in the hallway.His expression went from sho
Jayden’s POV I saw the fear flash in her eyes, and it pissed me off the more. What if I had been a few seconds late? Did she realize what had almost happened to her? I had finished working out after the drama with Betty and decided to drop by the mall to get a little present for Jovita. God, what if I hadn't stopped by this mall? What if I hadn't stopped by this particular mall! Anger surged through me at the thought of that cold beast, Uriel's hands on her. I released her involuntarily, pacing around. Thankfully a taxi stopped just in time, and I got into it, waiting for her to do the same. I was too angry to speak to her right now. She stood indecisively for a while. “Where are we going?” She asked. “Just get in”. She looked like she was about to argue, but decided against and got in beside me. When we reached my house, I payed the driver, heading for the beach, not glancing her way. I sat on the beach staring at the waves, allowing the beach air to calm me down. “I'm sor
Jovita's POV“He's such a handsome man, dear child, I wish I could go back to being nineteen, oh my gosh, the moon goddess sure has good eyes for matching couples”, my Mimoh gushed.I threw her a deadly glance, going back to stirring the pasta we were having for dinner.I had been on my way to see my besties to relay the event of yesterday, but I met my Mimoh on my way out, and somehow I ended up in the kitchen, making pasta and listening to my Mimoh's unbearable ramble. In my favourite evening dress!“Gosh Mimoh, I've heard enough, drop it already”.“Jovie darling, don't be a vibe killer, maybe we should invite him to dinner”.“No” I screamed, earning a curious glance from my Mimoh.Ever since the day Jayden dropped by my house in search of me, Mimoh won't stop talking about him.It was always “Oh my gosh he's so handsome, how could he be so perfect, his very respectful too, he even helped me feed my cat, he'd make a perfect mate for you, see how stunning he looked when he smiled, I
Jovita's POVI stared at my room window, nervous and unsure what to do. A part of me wished Jayden would jump through the window this instant, and another part cringed at the thought of seeing him.He said he was going to come last night, but he had broken his promise.Though I knew he wouldn't, I hoped he was going to show up. And maybe we could talk more about the Uriel issue. I had stayed up most of the night waiting, and woken up with a bad headache and a sour mood.I knew I had no right to be angry, but my stubborn personality wouldn't let me. Jayden was right, I had almost died at the hands of the person I called my ex-best friend, and it was stupid of me to still want to meet him. He had only tried to elaborate that fact to me but I had been adamant.I knew the guy I dined with at the mall wasn't the same Uriel I saw at Conan's party and on my date with Jayden, but I had no proof. What if Uriel was just playing games with me? A part of me couldn't go with that no matter how I t
Jovita's POVI sigh as I take in the sweet scent of a lovely summer evening. I'm standing by my bedroom balcony watching the flowers widen their pretty faces under the warm glow of the sun. Everything is perfect but not perfect.It's been three months since Jayden and Is coronation.Jayden is out training with Eric and the boys. Conan and Anne are married. Seth finally gave his mate, Crystal a chance and they're married.Eric and Betty's wedding is in a week. Maddie is still single. She vowed to be with no one but Phil.Jayden and Uriel’s fight is in three months. And finally, I'm still pregnant with my son. He has been in my womb for a year and a few months now. My mom comes around often, though I haven't forgiven her. My Dad visits too along with my cousin, Versant.Betty and my mom tell me my child is a special one, so I don't have to be worried about his delayed arrival.“I love this book”, Maddie says to Betty. She's reading a copy of “After”. She and Betty are seated on my bed, w
A year laterJovita's POV“With the power bestowed upon me by our ancestors, I crown Jayden, son of Edward as the ruler of the Golden pack, and as the grand master of the werewolf kind”, Marcus says, placing the crown on Jayden's head amidst cheers.As you might have guessed, we're done with the fighting, and Jayden is being crowned. We're now all sitting in the throne room.We buried Jayden’s father a week ago, and though there's still tension in the air, the fighting has stopped, and the pack is finally willing to accept Jayden as their leader, with me by his side.Marcus turns to me with another crown in his hands, and a murmur starts to go among the crowd.“I still don't understand why we have to accept her as our Luna”, one of the elders in the crowd says.“We won, you're hardly in a position to make suggestions”, Eric says. He is sitting beside Jayden.“You betrayed the pack, Jayden, look at all the havoc you caused”, Kreed says.“I gave my life to the pack, and they took it gle
Jovita's POV“What do you think you're doing?” Maddie asks me as I'm dressing up.We're in the tent that was made for me and my besties, Betty, and I. I'm dressing up to go and join Jayden and the others on the battlefield. Things are getting tougher for them.This whole fight, as much as I hate to admit it, it's all because of me. If Jayden hadn't chosen to be with me, then all this won't be happening. I can't let anyone die because of me. Not anymore.“I'm going to join the others”, I say to Maddie, packing my hair in a high bun.“You’re not going anywhere”, Maddie replies, planting herself in front of me. Betty and Anne went along with the boys to fight, while Maddie stayed behind to protect me.It was agreed I wouldn't fight because of my supposed pregnancy and the fact that I was the major reason the fight was happening in the first place. Killing me would be the best way to win.“I have to help, they're all out there risking their life because of me”, I say to Maddie.“They're n
Jayden’s POV“Are you ready?” Draco asks me.We're standing head-to-head with our opponents. It's time to fight.We're all in our wolf form, waiting for the battle line to be drawn.My uncle is visibly the largest wolf among us, though I'm slightly close to his size since I have two wolves. My Dad who insisted on fighting with us is standing a few feet from us. He is a warrior white wolf so he is almost up to my size. My pack’s council starts to walk towards us. They stop just a stone's throw from us. They're three extremely old great whites that have lived for probably a hundred years. They're revered and feared by all.“I see you went to join your son, Edward”, Castiel, one of the trio says. He is a handsome, well-built man, looking very much like he just reached his fifties. He is the leader of the trio.“He is my blood, and I believe he has a right to choose his love”, my father replies.“The pack comes before love”, Marcus says. He looks a bit older than Castiel.“I've always th
Jayden’s POVI follow my uncle wondering why he wants to see me. He asked me to leave, so why is he asking for me now?My uncle walks outside his castle to a black Phantom parked in front of the building.“Get in”, he orders, taking the wheel.“Where are we going?” I ask.“To see your mother”, he replies.By going to see my mom, my uncle meant going to see my mother's grave. He took her body that day, seven years ago, and he never let us see her again.“Why are you suddenly letting me visit her?” I ask, trying to control the emotions raging inside me.“Because she has been asking of you. She won't let me rest if I don't help you, so I don't have a choice.My uncle runs his hands through his black long hair as he starts the car.“Does she speak to you?” I ask after a while.“Yes. I'm sorry Jayden, for how I treated you all these years. It wasn't your fault, and I should have blamed you, but I was too angry”.I stare at my uncle in disbelief. Was he apologizing?The rest of the drive wa
Jovita's POVI lay down on Jayden's wet shirt anticipating what was to come.Jayden joins me on the shirt and leans himself up on his elbow to hold his weight so that he is lying on his side facing me as I lie on my back. I suddenly feel shy as his eyes wash over me, and I move my hands to cover my body.Jayden sits up and grabs my wrist, planting them on either of my sides. “Don't you ever try to cover your body, not from me”, he says with seriousness in his voice.“I’m just a little bit shy”, I say with a nervous chuckle.“You don't have to be. There are many things I want to do to you, Jovita”, he whispers in my ears, climbing on top of me, his weight supported by his hands. He is in a push-up position. His wet hair drips on my face, and I squirm, laughing.He places a soft kiss on my face before his hands start to explore my body. He starts from my neck, down the valley of my breasts, down to my stomach until he reaches my panties. He pauses for a while, watching me.His hands re
Jovita's POVI wrap my arms around Jayden and rest his head on my shoulder.“It's alright. It's fine”, I whisper, patting his back.“I'm sorry I kept it all away from you. I couldn't bring myself to relieve the pain”, Jayden says between sobs.My heart breaks as I hear him crying, and I forget that I'm angry at him. We haven't been this close since forever, and it feels good to hold him again.“It's fine, Jayden. You have to stop blaming yourself for your mother's death. You aren't the creator, and it was all bound to happen”, I whisper.“If only I had stopped her, things would have been so different”, Jayden replies.“It's the past now, and she would want you to let go of the guilt. She would want you to be happy”.“I don't deserve to be happy, Jovita”.“Of course you do”.“Everything I touch burns. Everyone around me gets heartbroken”.“You know that's not true”.“It's true, Jovita. I'm surprised you still hold on to me. I haven't been the best mate, and I've hurt you badly. You des
Jovita's POVI take off my clothes and head outside to meet Jayden. Thankfully I wore my favorite black undies. I reach the door and then turn back. I'm too shy to go out there to meet him in only a bra and panties. So I wear Jayden's shirt. I can't help but admire how his shirt smells like the rich cologne and the lovely smell I can only describe as Jayden.When I reach the pool, Jayden is already in the water. I can see water falling from his black hair. He smiles and pushes his hair back with one hand, his eyes twinkling with surprise.“Are you going to swim in that?” He asks, his eyes darkening as they take in my body. Impulsively, I tug at the bottom of his black T-shirt, trying to push it as far as it would go.“Yes”, I reply to his question feeling stupid. What was I so shy about? We've slept together about five times now.“Come on, are you shy, mate?” Jayden says, laughing.“I don't know”. I feel helpless right now.Jayden takes his bottom lips between his teeth, and I can s
Jayden's POV“There's no way in hell I'm letting you fight just for me”, Jovita says, pacing back and forth. We are alone in the hallway. The others are still in the room.“I'm fighting for my Luna and my throne”, I correct her.“Does that even make sense to you?” You could always find a new mate and rule”.“Don't you dare say that?”She runs her hands through her hair and bites on her pink bottom lips. “People are going to die, and why, just because of me? I can't bear that”.“It's you I'm choosing no matter what”, I say to Jovita, taking her hands.“Jayden?” Jovita whispers, her eyes glossy from the tears that are building up.“Please don't refuse me, Jovita. Tell me you want me too, tell me you want us”. I'm desperately waiting for an answer now.“I want you too, I want us, but I don't want anybody getting hurt because of me. You should do what your park wants. It's much better since your uncle refuses to help”.“I'm going to do what I want”.“Then let's not fight. I don't care abo