April finally gave up as her glossy eyes filled with tears. Liam had crossed the line by killing their child. There was a limit to insanity, she couldn't do this anymore. "I, April Davis, reject you Alpha Liam Ross as my mate," She breathed in deeply as Liam fell to his knees as if he was in agony and heartbreak but she knew better than to believe a man like him. *** April Davis lost her parents when she was just a child. Alpha Jack, Liam's father, adopted her. Things were tough for her but she was a kind, innocent, strong-willed girl who saw good in everyone, but her naivety was taken advantage of. She never knew her mate would hurt her to such an extent that she would lose her child. *** Jason Cortor has only loved one woman his whole life. She was his world. He left his pack for her, just to be close to her. Though she wasn't even his mate. He was fine to see her happy with her mate, it guts him alive but it was fine until his little angel was happy. One cold night, everything turned upside down. Secrets were revealed and blood was shed. He made a vow that night that he would kill anyone who tries to hurt his little angel ever again. *** What will happen when destiny plays its role in their life? Would April get the love she deserves or end up becoming a cold heartless woman?
View MoreI watched as my best friend lived her dream, the most beautiful Luna ceremony with her beloved mate.
I wished I would have a big Luna ceremony, but when I looked at my mate Liam aside from me, I was not sure when the ceremony would be.
I smiled when I found Lily approaching us. I welcomed her with open arms as she hugged me. Her big pregnant belly stopped me from squeezing the life out of her because I was so happy. Liam chuckled at my enthusiasm as he gave Lily a side hug.
“When do we get to meet the puppy?” I asked Lily.
“The due date is in one week,”she said, smiling gently as she touched her belly.
“Congratulations,” I chirped happily, my pearly whitw teeth on full display as Liam smiled at me. “April didn't sleep for a second last night because she was too excited to meet you today.” Liam told Lily, causing me to give him wide eyes to keep mum.
"April, I'm so happy you came," Lily said as she grasped my hands. “And I’m so happy for you,” I said genuinely.
“Trust me, she is on cloud nine,” Liam said, for me as he laid a gentle kiss on my cheek, making me smile.
Lily turned to face Liam. "When are you going to announce the lady next to you as Luna? Everyone knows she's your mate, for years." Lily said to him and my heartbeat quickened.
I know this is a taboo topic between us, Liam always avoids the announcement like a plague.
He looked at me with affection and said. "She's still a little girl in my heart and she can enjoy a few more years of freedom. I don't want to burden her with all the responsibilities of Luna. That’s too tiring. I just care for her a lot," Lily grinned in response, she was satisfied with his answer. I smiled and bowed my head, pretending to be shy, but in fact I just wanted to hide the disappointment in my eyes.
I did Luna's job without a title for years, because Liam told me his pack needs a Luna. I worked so hard as Luna for his approval yet he never acknowledged me. Everyone thinks he loves me so much, but I’m not even sure if he wants to have a future with me. I was disappointed because I expected something more after all these years.
I was busy socializing with the Luna’s of the neighboring packs. I was discussing with them about the security measures that the security department of my pack is working on. We talked about almost everything. Ara, Luna of the Moon pack was tense, she informed us that they were facing minor rogue attacks at their east border. I instantly offered to help her by sending a troop of warriors for help. One thing I’ve learned as a Luna all these years was to look after other packs at the time of need so when our time comes, they will stand beside us.
I noticed that Liam looked bored and checked his phone from time to time while other Alphas were chatting. Noticing my eyes on him, he glanced my way and passed me his smile. I smiled back at him. He excused himself and approached me.
“It’s time to leave, April.” He said and my face fell. It was too early to leave. "There's something more important," He said calmly but I felt cold as I touched my arm silently and nodded at him.
Lily and her mate approached us. "You guys are leaving so soon?" Lily asked.
"Liam has some work back at the pack," I lied hesitantly.
Lily faced Liam. "April looks so pale. I know she doesn't take care of herself. You should take care of her," Lily said to him and his jaw twitched slightly.
Worry swarmed in me at full force. "H...He takes care of me," I whispered, he truly does take care of me, making sure I eat healthy food. Lily's brows furrowed when she noticed something.
"Why are you wearing full sleeves in summer?" Lily asked and my heart dropped.
"I..." I gulped to wet the dryness in my parched throat.
"I like this dress and I had planned to wear it in your Luna ceremony," I lied and she seemed to buy my lie. In all these years I've lied so much that I've gotten used to lying and no one even detects it or maybe no one truly sees my soul.
The cars came soon, we said goodbye to the new couple and left.
I stared out of the window at the passing trees when Liam pulled me closer and cuddled me to his side. "I'm so tired," He whispered.
My wolf Frea sneered in my mind, "Bullshit, why on earth would he be tired if he's sneaking around on his phone while all the other Alphas are busy socialising?" I didn't say anything.
I was disappointed at the answer he gave to Lily. When he first became an Alpha, the pack was weak, there were a lot of things to do, he told me that the pack needs a Luna, so does he. Because of his words, it has been five years since I was doing all my duties as Luna, but he still thinks it is not time to give me an announcement.
"Don't be sad, April. You're my mate. You know that I love you right? I want to arrange our announcement ceremony to be the grandest in the world and we definitely will live happily ever after. You're the best girl I met. I’m the happiest man in the world to have you by my side," He said smoothly and I believed him.
"When would it be then?" I asked expectantly.
"After Stella wakes up," He said.
Stella is his step-sister and she was in a coma for the last five years after the tragic accident. Alpha Jack, who was Liam's father and Stella's mother died in the accident.
I will never forget that day.
There was blood all over, splintered glasses piercing their skin. Alpha Jack coughed out blood as he grabbed my wrist. I was crying in fear and horror. He was dying right in front of my eyes.
“S…Save Stella,” Alpha Jack croaked out as I gazed at the unconscious form of Stella. I could hear her heartbeat. It was slowing down. “P…please… you are the only o…one who can save her,” Alpha coughed out blood as his hand fell from my wrist and I saw life leaving his eyes.
Alpha Jack had brought me to his house after my parents' death. He was a kind man who took care of me. I will always be indebted to him for his generosity toward me. Otherwise, I've been on the streets, starved and homeless but Alpha Jack sheltered me. When he died, It was a most painful time for me.
Shaking my head I tried to calm down and pull myself out of the memories.
"She will bless us," I whispered gently to Liam.
"Yes," His voice was dry. He just stared out of the window and avoided having eye contact with me.It was as if I said something wrong.
There was a different emotion in his eyes whenever Stella's name was mentioned. I know he was hurting for his step-sister so I tried to console him.
"She will wake up soon. She doesn't look pale anymore." I said but he still looked upset.
"Stella has been important to me since childhood. After the accident, I lost my father and my stepmom. She's the only family I've left." He said.
It hurts me that he didn't consider me as his family up to this day. Even after everything I did for him. I didn't entertain this thought.
I kissed his cheek as I made him face me. "I'm your family, Liam. And in the future we will have a bunch of kids, then you will have a big family once again." I said gently as he only hummed in response but then he smiled. "I would love to have so many pups of mine. Three sons and one daughter so my sons will look after their little sister," He said and I smiled.
Back at the packhouse. I was so tired after all the socializing but I still had very important work to do.
I stepped into Stella's room and closed the door. Stella was lying on the bed as I walked to her.
I picked up the knife sitting on the bedside table and glanced at the glass next to it. I had to fill that glass with my blood and feed it to Stella, every day. It was my way to save her, because my blood can heal.
I took a deep breath before I pulled my sleeve up, I really don’t want to see the ugly scars that marred my pale skin.
Though my blood can heal. I have had to put cuts on my arms every day for the past five years, just when my arms heal I had to cut again so that was why I got ugly scars all over my arms, that was why I wear full sleeves because only my blood can heal Stella and I want to save her no matter what.
Especially because Alpha Jack had asked me to take care of Stella when he was dying. Liam loves his step-sister immensely and I love Liam. I want to see him happy.
Fisting the knife I cut my arm and winced as the blood dripped into the glass.No matter how many times I cut, I will never get used to the pain. Tears fell on my cheeks because of the pain but I endured it.
If not for my blood, Stella would die soon. I can't afford to let her die. I had to save her no matter what.
Liam walked into the room. He just sat beside the unconscious body of Stella.
Once the glass was full, with weak arms and trembling hands with much difficulty, I wrapped my arms in bandages so they would heal more quickly as I pulled my sleeves down. He didn't offer me any help.
He was just looking at Stella sadly, I didn’t know what he was thinking, but I knew that’s not about me. Because when I reminded him that I was done, he didn’t even look at me, he just took the glass from my hand and gently made Stella drink my blood. After that he wiped her lips and put the things away. He always did this by himself and never let me help him.
He kissed Stella's forehead and stared at her longingly before we both got up to leave. We barely took a few steps when we froze.
Stella made a noise behind us.
Five years later! "Mwommy, can I go play outside?" Little Ava asked while tugging at April's dress and looking up at her mother with those big blue eyes. "Alright, honey but promise me you won't get your clothes dirty. Uncle Leon and Ethan are about to be here any time," April said while adding chicken gravy to the pan. "Okay mwommy," Ava beamed excitedly before dashing out of there. Jason had installed a number of playful things in the backyard of their house for the kids. They love to play there all the time. Two minutes later a little munchkin Jonathan hobbled over to his mommy. He grabbed her dress tugging at it lightly. "Mowmmy, Jon wants to plway too," The three-year-old Jonathan pleaded with those big blue eyes. April smiled at her baby as she picked him up in her arms. "Sweety, you'll get your clothes dirty. Uncle Ethan is coming with Evan. He's bringing sweets for you," April said while motioning for the maid to take over. "Bwut mowmmy, Ava is plwaying outside," The li
Leon walked into the house with squared shoulders. His chest puffed out as if he owned the place. Antonio was sitting on the sofa as he stood up to meet him. Leon shook his hand before he took the seat opposite him. "Let's not waste time. I've heard from my daughter that you both want to be together," Antonio said. "Yes, you heard right. She's my mate and I want to make her my Luna." Leon said confidently. "Are you forgetting she's my daughter first? She's allowed to do what I order her to do." Antonio gritted angrily but Leon remained calm. He hated how her father talked about her. "She's not only your daughter. She's Julie Antonio who has alpha blood in her veins and is very capable of taking her title as the alpha of this pack. She's my mate no matter what. I won't allow you to wed her off to someone else." Leon said calmly as he inhaled her scent. His eyes snapped to the door and he found her standing behind the wall trying to stay hidden but he knew she was there listeni
Leon inhaled deeply resting his forehead on the steering wheel as he waited patiently. She was taking too long to walk out of the university. It was already past her clock out. His head snapped up when he inhaled her scent. His eyes fell on her beautiful frame as she walked out of the front gate in all her elegance. It was too risky of him to be there knowing that Jason could see him and Ethan has also frequently picked up his mate from the university. He waited for her to get closer and before she could hail a cab. He pulled over and her eyes fell on him. "Come I'll drop you," Leon said but Julie lightly shook her head. "That's not needed." She declined politely and he frowned. She has been ignoring him a lot recently while he wanted things to work between them. "Julie-""It's okay, I'll take the cab. Thank you," She said not looking at him and his jaw ticked. "Get in the car, Julie unless you want me to haul you up on my shoulder and toss you in the back seat. Now don't eve
"Susan," Jason started but she was solely staring at Ethan in disbelief. Susan couldn't believe her ears. So this was Ethan's plan all along. She stomped inside as he called after her but she didn't stop. Susan hurried into her room walking past Blair and April as she got inside her room and locked herself in. Susan stepped into the restroom. Grabbing the basin she stared at her reflection in the mirror. Bitter tears gathered in her eyes. There was a loud knock on the door followed by Ethan's voice. "Susan, let me in." Susan blinked as a tear slid down her cheek. So it was his plan all along to woo her She knew about it from the start. She knew he was trying to woo her because he wanted to sleep with her. But then the moon goddess made them mates. Susan breathed in deeply. She heard their conversation. She heard what Jason said and she also heard what Ethan answered him later. It was obvious Jason knew Ethan couldn't woo her that was why he even offered him that f*cking hea
Susan was beaming to herself when someone came beside her startling the life out of her as she jumped in her place. "Did I scare you?" April asked sheepishly, earning a scowl from Susan. "You sure did. What if I had a cardiac arrest huh-" Susan just started arguing when April let out a loud gasp, jumping on her. "No way," She exaggerated, making Susan frown. "What?" She asked confused as April gaped at her. "You guys marked each other," April exclaimed in wonderment and Susan's cheeks flushed. She quickly pulled the collar up. She had properly hid the mark but April surely had keen eyes. She noticed so quickly. "Did you complete your pharmaceutical assignment?" Susan asked casually. April raised a perfect brow at her. "You can't change the subject, honey. Now are you spilling the beans or do you want me to extract it out of you or Ethan?" April asked seriously, causing Susan's eyes to widen as she grasped April's hand. She closed her locker and dragged April out of there because
Ethan was wide awake as he lay there with her in his arms. Last night was the best night of his life and there was no doubt about that. He never thought that a mate bond could feel so beautiful. That a mate could change his life, his way of thinking.Her words kept raking his head again and again. She had confessed that she loved him but did he deserve her love? He didn't know. She was a precious little woman which made him want to protect her from the whole damn world.Susan stirred in her sleep as she rubbed her cheek on his chest to get comfortable but whined when she couldn't get comfy.Her hand unconsciously raked over his chest before she placed it under her cheek but that wasn't cozy enough for her cause she moved away from him giving her back to him as she cuddled in herself.Ethan frowned before he snaked his arm under her and pulled her back on his chest as he caged her in his steel-like arms. She whined in her sleep and tried to get free but it was impossible.Her eyes slow
He stilled inside her. He could burst right then and there but he controlled the urge, the veins in his neck were popping out at the intense control. "Susan," He rasped gently as her body slowly fell back on the bed and a sob tore through her lips. "It hurts," she whimpered as her nails dug into the flesh of his shoulder. Of course, it was hurting her. She was so tiny and he was well... Susan only ever heard how amazing it felt. Though she was grossed out by such info at that time, now she wanted but nothing prepared her for this pain. Ughhh! "I'm sorry, it was the less painful way," He rasped as he kissed her forehead and then both of her eyes one by one. He kissed her cheeks before his lips caressed hers and he kissed her gently. She was tense as a board. "Relax, Susan." He whispered while giving feathery kisses all over her neck. His gums tingled as canines extended out. His eyes darkened even more as his wolf peeked out. He tried to control this insane urge to mark her and
Her bosoms were right at his face as he inched closer. He licked his lips as his eyes were solely fixed on hers. Susan gulped as he pecked the swell of her right bosom.His tongue darted out as he licked around her nipple in a circle making hot sensations engulf her.His hands were settled on her bottom as he squeezed her rear causing her chest to rub against his lips. His hot breath fanned the valley of her breasts.The way he licked his lips as if he was going to devour a meal, made her heart stutter in her chest.His tongue licked her bud and played with it as she watched him, her breathing sparse.She breathed heavily when his mouth opened wide and his lips wrapped around her bosom. His tongue fondled her bud as he sucked hard causing her back to arch.She tried to free her hands so she could grab his hair but her arms were restrained and she was at his mercy as he devoured her bosoms."Ethan," She gasped when he slightly bit her nipple and then suckled on it. The sensations that
Susan stared at her reflection in the mirror. She was donning a beautiful black dress that clung to her body like a second skin. Her hair was in loose waves as she gazed at herself. She was looking gorgeous. This was the first time she had dressed up sexy. Her lips were painted a seductive shade of red. And the thick coat of mascara looked beautiful in her eyes. A loud honk from outside had her eyes snapping at the clock and it was exactly 8. Susan quickly grabbed her purse and coat, she hurried out locking the door. Ethan's jaw slacked at her perfect ass and when she turned around he was gobsmacked by her beauty. She looked drop-dead stunning. Susan hurried over to him as she took the passenger seat and he was so engrossed in checking her out, he completely forgot that he was supposed to open the door for her. "Close your mouth," She said with a light smirk and he closed his mouth, clearing his throat. "You look stunning. I need a breather please excuse me," With that sa
Destined Mates is a werewolf novel by Kathleen Hayat with a rating score of 9.7, telling the story of love and dedication. Devastated April rejected Alpha Liam after he killed their child. While Jason, who has always loved one woman, wanted nothing but for her to be happy. But one day, secrets were disclosed and blood was shed, leading Jason to vow he'd kill anyone who would dare to hurt the love of his life again. How will destiny affect their lives and will April get the true love she deserves? Read the novel to find the answer.
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